ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's the little things that really count, particularly when it comes to changes to something you've been working on for a long time. (April 5-April 19) -- Remember, positive feedback can be just as valuable as criticism; you don't have to be critical to be useful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not be on the same page as someone who is trying to guide you through a difficult endeavor, but it's your job to stay the course. (May 6-May 20) -- You can explore more freely the kinds of things that interest you. You may stumble upon a potentially lucrative opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not feel qualified to take on the kinds of projects that appeal to your current tastes and desires, but this week proves you wrong. (June 7-June 20) -- What appears to be something of a calamity is actually a blessing in disguise. Enjoy what comes, and be ready to take things further.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're going to have to pay up at some point, but what you must pay for is something you will have to figure out, and it may take time. (July 8-July 22) -- Your position within social circles may be advanced, but not because of anything you do yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to give yourself a stern talking-to at some point in order to get back on track and do what must be done. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone who has only recently departed for a distant shore is likely to be on your mind throughout much of the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You and a friend may find yourselves working on opposite sides of an important issue, but in the end, you'll come together. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must be willing to explore the dark side a bit more deeply than usual in order to enjoy the light later on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The work you have done is very high quality, but you may want to make a few revisions for personal reasons. "Good enough" isn't good enough! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be able to see a friend through a difficult time as emotions run high and tempers flare.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not be able to get out and about as much as you had hoped, but what you are able to accomplish matters to many. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Talk openly about your tastes and preferences, and you'll see you have much in common with one on the other side of the fence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're more in the mood to observe than to take part, but you'll likely be required to do both in their turn. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week to get more acquainted with your own evolving likes and dislikes. Someone close to you has a plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may want the advice of someone who is much closer to a certain situation than you are -- but extracting it from him or her may take some effort. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What comes of a certain chance encounter will depend in large part upon your willingness to take the bull by the horns.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to scour your own records in order to provide another with the information he or she needs at this tricky time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Others may be impressed with what you have created, but you're not so sure it's the best you can do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others are likely to gravitate toward you simply because you are more willing than most to put it on the line. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be torn between a desire to repeat a past glory and the need to move forward and continue your personal evolution.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your research will tell you one story, but your experience may tell you something altogether different. It's time to find out the truth. (April 5-April 19) -- The force of your personality and a bit of courage should give you the advantage all week long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Environmental influences will be deeply affecting all week long; your own personal preferences may not apply at this time. (May 6-May 20) -- You're feeling strong and energetic, yet you may not be able to settle on a single, productive line of endeavor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll find yourself wishing for that which was not good enough for you in the recent past. Your tastes and needs are changing. (June 7-June 20) -- Contact with one who is far from home lends a new kind of poignancy to your week. Communication takes on a lasting importance.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The implementation of your plans depends upon another's willingness to take part and get moving. Conflict may result. (July 8-July 22) -- You're waiting for official instructions to be released, but you must be willing to take the initiative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- While someone else is spending a great deal of time warming up, you can get started and move well ahead of the pack by the weekend. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A difference of opinion is likely to result in a conflict that lasts quite a while if neither party backs down.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your unique way of expressing yourself will surely make an impression. What is inimitable is most valuable. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself moving around quite a bit throughout the week, searching for clues to a personal mystery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can get something started that puts the final period on an episode that you and others will remember for some time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may receive a "second chance," and, as a result, your pockets may be more full than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Daring and luck will combine to push you forward. When you get where you are going, native ability plays a role. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Things may begin in a quiet kind of way, but as the week progresses, they are sure to heat up and involve a great many more besides yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You mustn't let yourself become discouraged. Some mismanagement may cause a setback, but you can devise a solution. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can't expect to get away with everything, but at least one of your schemes is likely to pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll remember a particular high point that inspires you throughout the week, even though you cannot exactly repeat that former success. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll find yourself at a significant midway point. Now, a decision: Go forward or back?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The times are changing once again, and you must change your tactics to match. If you do not, the week will prove a serious hardship to you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may develop a fondness for something that others simply do not have a taste for, but it suits you just fine!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Pay attention to the things that are said -- not to you, but near you. You may catch hints of something important just around the corner. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself embroiled in a situation that seems to swallow you up, but by week's end you can devise a way out.

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.