ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Getting in touch with someone early in the week arms you properly for what lies ahead. He or she can provide much that you need. (April 5-April 19) -- You and a former partner will find yourselves in a familiar situation; you can both help each other.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are not overly concerned about meeting your deadlines, but you are possibly underestimating the time things will take. (May 6-May 20) -- Give yourself a little more room to maneuver than usual; you don't want to feel restricted or hemmed in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll begin the week feeling inspired and ready for action, and this positive energy can carry you through even the rough patches. (June 7-June 20) -- No one is telling you what you should and should not do, but you have the feeling that you are being watched by someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will surely make things more difficult for yourself if you misinterpret another's motives. No one is working against you! (July 8-July 22) -- You're waiting to see what comes of past efforts, but you should be more concerned with what is going on right now!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Focus on the things that will affect you most directly. You can anticipate much, and adjust accordingly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself traveling far from home, but for reasons that you may not fully understand or appreciate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Others may not follow your instructions during the first part of the week. You may have to pick up some slack as a result later on. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're suspicious of those who behave as if nothing is on the line; you know what really matters, and why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can help others help themselves, but don't make the mistake of doing things for them outright. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Being there when you are needed is the best thing you can do for a loved one, but don't get too close, or you'll quash his or her efforts.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov. 7) -- Independence is quite important, but how you assert it will make all the difference. You needn't be too aggressive. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to see what is going on at all times, but you'll feel the impact at every turn.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll require a good deal of quiet time in order to get some very real planning done; not everything comes together easily. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to put your best foot forward in a way that has others wondering just how you do it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are forging a new partnership with someone who has a great deal to bring to the table. First steps prove significant. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're trying a little too hard, perhaps, to do too much too quickly. Spread things out a bit more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Being ready for what comes is more than half the battle. When the time is right, you'll be able to show others how it's done. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may require a little more encouragement than usual as you attempt something that has never been done before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to rely on someone else for something that you are usually able to provide yourself. This change has you shaken. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be feeling as though there is no obstacle you cannot overcome, but take care! Overconfidence can work against you.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you are waiting to ask cannot wait any longer -- now is the time. Several key messages must be sent and received. (April 5-April 19) -- You can surprise everyone by moving ahead of the pack quite unexpectedly. Keep up the pace!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Those who are expecting you to do the same old things in the same old ways are sure to be surprised; you're on to something new! (May 6-May 20) -- You can please a new friend by coming through in a way no one else has -- and you can do it again and again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to make quite an impression early in the week; later on, you can expect the pressure to rise as demands on your time increase. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have only one day to do a certain key thing this week -- but you won't know which thing until it's time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What you do alone can be improved if you include a partner -- but this must be a person you trust, and who trusts you implicitly. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be compelled to explore a line of inquiry that leads you to answers you were not seeking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Tension levels may rise as the week opens, but you can keep yourself and others from boiling over simply by minding your manners. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You are interested in grappling with some of the big issues -- and there are sure to be plenty with which to grapple!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- How you present yourself to others will prove quite important all week long, especially when you enter new professional circles. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone you know only peripherally is likely to take a more prominent role in your life -- and you know why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must use care in tending to your available resources. You have only so much with which you must do a great deal; efficiency is key. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not agree with the way someone else manages his or her personal affairs, but you would do well to copy his or her gusto.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A retrospective of sorts gives you a glimpse into the way things used to be, but you're more interested in how they are right now! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself at a disadvantage as the week opens, but with a little quick thinking this can surely be reversed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be facing one or two meetings that have you feeling uncertain or insecure. There's no need; you have what it takes! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The rules and regulations may seem somewhat outdated, but take care! You don't want to be seen as a troublemaker!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your way of doing things may attract some criticism -- until you start getting the results you're after. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be pushed into making a seemingly wrong decision that turns out, after some careful thought, to be exactly right!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll surely understand why someone else reacts to you the way he or she does -- but you may not be able to accept how this plays out. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to cram too much into too little time. Take a breath and prioritize.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Because of a certain someone's involvement, you may have to approach a situation with a little more seriousness than usual. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not be able to travel directly to your primary destination. Some necessary stops may prove profitable.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can vouch for someone who is putting a great deal on the line -- for you and for others. (April 5-April 19) -- After paying a rather heavy price for recent indulgence, you will be able to live far more economically -- and efficiently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want to feel more secure as you journey into territory that is not altogether familiar. Certain mysteries prevail. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be suspected of promoting an idea that is simply untrue, but you can prove your position before the week is out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may choose to disassociate yourself from a project that is quickly winding down, but your reasons are primarily personal. (June 7-June 20) -- What you learn when someone chooses to speak up may surprise you and propel you forward in a new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Competition is likely to heat up, and though you already have your hands full, you can rise to the occasion gracefully. (July 8-July 22) -- You may feel as though you can take on the world, but it will require more than confidence. Are you truly prepared?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be impressed by another's speed, but you are content with a slower pace if it continues to afford you such a glorious view! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling pressure from both sides throughout the week, but you have what it takes to deliver as promised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Facts must not become an afterthought; if you continue in the "here and now," you will be promoting the truth, surely. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can control your emotions to such an extent that others will have no idea what you are feeling -- or why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Things are likely to heat up very quickly, and you may find yourself at the center of the action. You're ready for something big. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can assess every little nuance, making adjustments as necessary every step of the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to score points merely by pointing out what you think is obvious -- but others may be overlooking just that. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The fight for the top spot is far from over, and you'll surely be in contention all week long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The pressure you are under at this time is nothing new, though certain circumstances may have you thinking twice. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's important for you to get all sides of a certain story. Decisions cannot be made if you are only partially informed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not be able to make sense of a central issue, but you mustn't let your emotions take over. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The changes you can make in another are minor, perhaps, but they could have a significant and lasting effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Only you can decide if what another is proposing is right for you. It may be true that this is not a black-and-white issue. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Regardless of your true calling, you will be called upon to do what must be done -- and you must be ready.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The time has come for you to set aside the opinions of others and make up your own mind about something that principally concerns you. (March 6-March 20) -- You know what others know -- and vice versa. So why is it not possible for you to cooperate as current circumstances suggest?