ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Though you're likely in charge and know what's going to happen, you may well be on the edge of your seat as it all plays out. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to do a lot of maneuvering in the dark before someone else reveals what you need to know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're nearing your target, but you may not be able to call it quits after you have done all you have planned. Some new issues need attention. (May 6-May 20) -- You're going to have to have a contingency plan in place before taking a risk that you know could very well backfire on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your willingness to put yourself out there will give you the advantage -- and require you to do something out of character, too. (June 7-June 20) -- It's important that you be able to blend in, but only until your own plans are put in motion.

CANCER (June 21-July 6) -- You must be willing to incorporate another's assessment in your thinking processes; you can't know everything about everything! (July 7-July 22) -- You and a friend will find yourselves on a journey of sorts -- one that brings plenty of surprises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be called upon because of your unique skill set -- and your ability to step into a difficult situation with confidence. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know how to do one or two unusual things that will prove invaluable to many. Be ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't want to be in the rear of the action; you will serve yourself and others better by stepping up to the front. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your casual attitude may not be appreciated by the powers that be, but it keeps you relaxed and ready for action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The odds of getting it right are very good. Don't make any false moves, and be ready to improvise as the need arises. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be waiting for the information needed to make sense of a tricky financial situation. Money is not the only issue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel as though you're being expected to wait for too long before swinging into action, but you can use the time to your advantage. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're not able to keep up with everyone at all times, but when the time is right, you can surely lead the pack for a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in charge of something that is really taking off. See if you can't drum up some more support. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Alternating sights and sounds will prove important to you throughout the week; personal interpretation counts for much.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good time for you to express yourself in terms that make sense to you. You don't have to worry about being understood; you will be. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're looking out for others even as you take care of yourself. More is happening of which you're a principal part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're eager to discover just what the most important issue is, but the answer is different with each person you talk to. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're after something that can prove your legitimacy to others. When all is said and done, you are the real deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Though you'll want to keep your team together most of the time, certain steps of your journey must be taken individually, out of sight of others. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have to take things apart completely before putting them back together to your satisfaction.

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.