ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're nearing an important junction of need and desire. You'll have to sort out a few important psychological and emotional issues. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll be remembered for much that you do this week, especially when you are given the chance for a solo effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not be able to avoid bending the rules just a bit, but take care you do not break them outright. Punishment may be harsh. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be looking through a window to the past throughout much of the week; are the lessons you're learning really hitting home?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- One "swing and a miss" mustn't be cause for discouragement; remember what you are supposed to do, and keep trying to do it. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be more colorful than usual. Others will comment on your ability to remain in the best of spirits.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will feel compelled to go over things in your head again and again throughout the week to be sure that all your ducks are in a row. (July 8-July 22) -- Others may think that you're heading for disaster, but you can surely prove them wrong!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What appears before you as an obstacle is really something that can give you a needed boost -- if you know how to use it correctly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though your responsibilities are piling up at an unusual pace; you're in need of some time off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A whimsical trip down memory lane turns a bit dark as you encounter one or two ghosts who have you digging deeper than expected. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- There's no question in anyone's mind why you are in the position you are in -- but you have yet to understand it fully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can gather forces together and beat the odds by doing what your rivals think cannot be done. Your reputation soars. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The timing may not be quite right, but your instincts tell you not to pass up a certain opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A slow start to the week mustn't get you down; be patient, and know that things will pick up as soon as everyone is in the game. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be noticed for something you do that no one else can do in quite the same way. Your star is ascending.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may not be in the mood for the kind of social politicking that will go on all week long, even though you can prove quite adept at it! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- While you don't like doing or saying anything that doesn't come naturally, you may have to break that rule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're nearing the end of a personal cycle, and you will want to prove that you're able to transition to the next easily and seamlessly. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll have reason to remember the adage: "If you want something done right, do it yourself!"

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Focus on the finer points of a certain task; indeed, the position you fill will tell others a great deal. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may not understand everything about the duties assigned to you, but you should be able to get things done on time and in style.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Trust your instincts, and the week can be a triumph; forget what has gotten you where you are so far, and you're likely to fall short. (March 6-March 20) -- Not everyone is watching you, but you may still feel very much the center of attention.

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.