ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're going to have to dedicate yourself to certain difficult tasks in order to prove your suitability for a long-term project. (April 5-April 19) -- You may feel that your presence at a certain function is not necessary, but others will surely benefit from your attendance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may feel as though there is no end in sight, and indeed there is much to be done, but you should be able to get through it! (May 6-May 20) -- You are backed into a corner by someone who doesn't realize how you will react. Certain danger results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will want to approach all projects with elevated care. Much that you have done in the past is good, but it can be better. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week to revisit goals you have made with others. Teamwork will prove essential to progress.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Plans you have made may need to change somewhat as you work to implement them. Be ready to improvise; flexibility will be paramount. (July 8-July 22) -- You may not have quite enough information to complete an important job. Ask for it directly, but be patient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can learn more this week about how to maximize your own gains than at any time in recent months. Your personal power is on the rise. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be eager to pursue a deeper relationship with someone who responds well to what you are about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Contact from someone who was an important part of your life some time ago has you thinking that some things can be recaptured. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Nostalgia plays a role. Don't let yourself get lost in what might have been, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're able to create something on your own that others will covet, and there's no reason you can't share it. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The fruits of your labors prove beneficial to others as well as to yourself. Your generosity is recognized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're seeking to diversify somewhat, and one or two available options have you planning certain changes inside and out. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The short term and the long term combine as you think about what is really necessary to you at home and in the workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You and a friend may think you're only playing a game, but you have a hunch that something serious is in the making. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The formulation of a strategy will prove important as you think about what you should and should not be doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not realize that you're on a one way trip of sorts. You should, however, be able to undo a few things that you do, if necessary. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- An encounter with someone early in the week may cramp your style for a time, but you're able to recover and soar to new heights. Surprise yourself!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- It's up to you to solve a particularly difficult puzzle, and the clues that another offers you may not be very helpful -- yet. (Feb. 3-Feb. 18) -- You may find your own enthusiasm building as you immerse yourself once more in a familiar activity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your behavior may shock some, but you and others know that you are following the only path that can lead to success. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have trouble deciding between two options that seem equally viable. Are they?

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're not likely to do things in the usual ways. Others are sure to comment upon your new brand of originality. (April 5-April 19) -- The time passes as it always has, but you perceive it in a way that may be entirely new to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You've earned more than what is coming to you, so why not speak up and demand your fair share? Don't be too passive! (May 6-May 20) -- A friend and an enemy are likely to join forces in support of one of your more unusual ideas. Get things started!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be surprised to discover that, as the week opens, more people are on your side than have been in the past. (June 7-June 20) -- Changes in your immediate environment are likely to affect you in ways that you had no reason to expect.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It's reasonable for you to think that things will continue uninterrupted, but surprises come with the approach of the weekend. (July 8-July 22) -- You mustn't sell yourself short. Focus on what you want to gain, and visualize success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your work will surely be appreciated by those who haven't the skill or the temperament to do what you do. You'll be riding high! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not be getting the kind of feedback you had anticipated. You can make any necessary adjustments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're in the mood to work on your own projects entirely by yourself, but you may not be afforded the opportunity at all times. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Communication from afar has you thinking that things are not going the way you had hoped, but you're misinterpreting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A close friend has your back, but that doesn't mean that you should expose yourself to dangers that can and should be avoided. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you've been getting the short end of the stick; it's time to demand what is rightfully yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to receive a message or two that warrant further investigation. There are hidden dangers that you must work to uncover. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The unexpected is likely to interrupt you on at least two occasions this week, but you can face it with skill and grace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may want to keep to yourself throughout much of the week, but make sure that others don't worry about you as a result. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be overcomplicating what is actually a very simple issue. Money is the core problem, but it can be solved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're likely to receive what you've been asking for lately, but when you do, you will realize that not everything is as expected. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Differences in opinion can result in tremendous growth if you are able to avoid disruptions in interpersonal dynamics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're looking for a way out of a situation you have been in for quite some time. You have simply reached your limit. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What you like and what you dislike may become intermingled in a way that defies understanding.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have a more creative outlook than those around you, and some of your ideas will surely speak for themselves. (March 6-March 20) -- Your ability to cut through the unnecessary will surely serve you well; there is much to be done.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can put your trust in someone who is thoroughly trustworthy, but you may still doubt that you're doing all you can. Fret not! (April 5-April 19) -- Common sense is all you need to prevail, especially when a rival is doing things too quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There is little you can do to ensure that someone else will follow your instructions -- but those in charge know those instructions are sound. (May 6-May 20) -- You're likely to meet up with someone who presents an idea that is worth some serious thought.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- This is a good week to go back to that project that was set aside some time ago. Right now, your ideas can yield much fruit. (June 7-June 20) -- You're not likely to be the same person at week's end as you were when it started. Trends prove powerful.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You know what lies under the camouflage, but are you brave enough to uncover it? Others are waiting for you to make a move. (July 8-July 22) -- You're trying to make sense of something that, in fact, cannot be. It's time to get out of your head once again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Only those who have been in your shoes in the recent past will know with any accuracy what is going on with you. Trust them. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're looking for a way to announce yourself, and the perfect method may soon present itself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Travel is not likely to take you where you thought it would, but only because there is somewhere much better for you to go! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're relying on something traditional and comfortable, but the new and untried is the better bet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be seeing things as clearly as you might as the week opens, but a friend gives you a jolt that changes everything. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for something that a rival thinks will never come. Your patience is likely to pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not be able to get things done with any consistency until relatively late in the week, but, as they say, better late than never! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're working closely with those who don't really understand your needs. It's time to clarify.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Everyday affairs are likely to be overshadowed by something that is rare and impossible to ignore. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You've had someone on your mind for quite some time now. It's time to get in touch.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone piques your curiosity toward the beginning of the week, and by the weekend, you'll almost surely know where this is going. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have to be more careful than ever to deliver the goods on time and in peak condition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be bored with the same old endeavors, but you'll discover that with minor adjustments you can rediscover your enthusiasm. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time for you to ignore those in need; give what you can, and trust that generosity will be rewarded.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be in charge of keeping everything running smoothly throughout the week. A quick fix may be required at some point. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not next in line, but you aren't too far back, either. Your turn should certainly come this week.