ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find it hard to follow all instructions, but then you may also find it hard to determine which are truly meant for you. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to endure a great deal of waiting around, but the end result is likely to make it all worthwhile.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- An issue of fairness comes into play, but you don't want to find yourself embroiled in a conflict over rules and regulations. (May 6-May 20) -- Take care that you don't let another run roughshod over you. Concern for others is a key commodity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- How you define "independence" may make all the difference; you can assert your autonomy without being entirely alone! (June 7-June 20) -- You've been engaged in a solitary effort that could benefit from the inclusion of one or two friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Any attempt to pass your duties on to someone else will only result in a situation that you cannot easily smooth over. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to start something that heats up very quickly; make sure your motives are clearly understood.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be in the mood to share more than usual, but picking just the right partner may prove more tricky and involved than expected. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll devise a clever pattern that allows you to get more done than you had originally planned.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Don't let any resentment or bitterness affect your interaction with those who are entirely innocent; focus on what is really bothering you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Something you could usually take care of in a day is likely to take the entire week, for reasons that defy understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A loved one may display behavior that is inappropriate or dangerous -- or both. You'll have the opportunity to intervene. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You know how to say and do what needs to be said and done, but others may think you are merely overstepping your bounds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Those who gravitate toward you will benefit from their contact with you, as your energy and outlook are quite positive. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Seek out those who seem to want what you want. You may be surprised to learn that you've been fooling yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be trying to do things in an intellectual fashion, but your heart may well lead you down a different road. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're nearing a turning point of sorts, and you'll want to take stock of resources and standing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Difficulties are likely to be the result of lapses in communication. You're going to want to be as efficient as possible. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It'll be up to you throughout much of the week to let others know what to do, and when. Choose wisely!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- What only seems like fun and games is likely to prove much more important to you as you realize what the stakes really are. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You've bet on a long shot, but as the week progresses, the odds are likely to swing in your favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Don't settle for something unsuitable; it's important that you stand your ground and accept only what is right. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be working with someone whose methods closely mirror your own, but his or her motives may come into question.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find it difficult to listen to someone who has made the same mistakes you are making, but this makes him someone you can trust! (April 5-April 19) -- You'll receive a boost from someone who, for some time, has been in the shadows supporting your every effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're seeking something that isn't quite ready to reveal itself fully, but you have a suspicion that it's right for you. (May 6-May 20) -- What someone else does isn't likely to affect you directly -- unless you begin to obsess about it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- As the week opens, you're likely to get instructions or warnings (or both!) that give you a good idea of what lies ahead. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone in charge may not like the way you are going about your business, but he or she likes the results.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may risk getting off on the wrong foot with someone you may soon come to depend upon; be courteous and considerate! (July 8-July 22) -- You're trying to maximize your opportunities, but in the process you are limiting your choices.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be feeling as though it's time to move on in some way, but you may simply be overreacting to a temporary setback. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll begin the week with strength and confidence. Take care that you don't stumble when trying to do too much at any one time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Problems are illuminated in ways that allow you to weave solutions together and make the best of limited resources. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to see someone close to you succeed, and there is much you can do to help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may realize that the old methods are no longer for you, but you're not yet sure what new methods will serve you best. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A rift is developing between you and someone who was a trusted partner not long ago. Can you identify the cause?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Originality is the key to a productive week. If you let yourself slip into old patterns of thinking and doing, you'll be shortchanging yourself. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The quality of time spent alone will make all the difference; don't just sit and stare!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're rooting for someone close to you even though you can't be there to lend a hand directly. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Something big is waiting for you, but first you must tend to certain small tasks that may take up more time than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You've stored up a great deal of energy -- both physically and mentally -- and this week you'll be ready to apply it to a key endeavor. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be stopped in your tracks early in the week, but after careful negotiations, you'll be allowed to continue on your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can gather the best from those around you and use it to your advantage -- but you must give credit where credit is due. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A teacher or mentor is ready to let you fly on your own, but this first solo is not your ultimate goal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to continue with something you began last week, but it may take on different dimensions and come to mean something more. (March 6-March 20) -- The week is likely to develop in ways that seem to defy your own desires, but really it is you who are standing in your own way.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can expect to be reunited with someone who, in the past, treated you like something very special. It may happen again. (April 5-April 19) -- A personal sacrifice, though small, is likely to be noticed by those who can do something for you by way of a "thank you."

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be on the verge of making a decision that will not sit well with others, but if you wait just a moment longer, it can be avoided. (May 6-May 20) -- Take care that you are not turning an argument on its ear for selfish reasons. Speak sense at all times!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Health issues may take up some of your time, but not all. You'll realize that creativity can ease a difficult situation. (June 7-June 20) -- You have a few big plans that you're working on at this time, but the week may require you to put a few of them on back burners.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Lasting solutions may seem rather impossible to forge, until you accept the fact that, with help, you can do almost anything. (July 8-July 22) -- You're climbing the ladder with relative ease, but near the top, a formidable obstacle awaits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're going to want to learn more about what is happening around you than you can from the usual sources. Mount your own investigation. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know what's important to you, and what matters at home and at work. You needn't cling to what another calls essential.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not likely to hear about the most important developments unless you go out and get the most up-to-date news on your own. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Disagreement can actually be the surest way to reach consensus -- eventually. Don't fear another's opinions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- As a loner, you can do much that matters to many; working with another, you can do it much more quickly, perhaps. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Something for which there is no hard evidence is likely to make itself known to you and only you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have one or two tricks up your sleeve that you haven't told anyone about. Very soon, the time will come to use them. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Trust is a key issue, and where you find it will be considered home. Other places are certainly best avoided.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The more specific your plans, the more likely others are going to be to help you when you ask. Avoid generalities. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You know what another is up to, but you don't know just how you can help. Several possibilities make themselves known to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take responsibility for what happens to you and, more importantly, for what you take it upon yourself to do. Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Those who are not a part of the solution are, indeed, part of the problem. Which side are you on? It's a question that must be answered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are more aware of your own potential than you have been at any time in the recent past, and it can bring you real fulfillment. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What gives you the strength to face what others cannot is something inside that is likely to be replenished in unusual ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- New responsibilities are likely to be yours. You can chart a course for yourself that brings you in contact with a real leader. (March 6-March 20) -- Take care that you don't let your temper flare and cause you to make a decision you will regret.