ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- An offer received last week may expire soon if you choose not to take advantage of it. Can you afford to let it pass you by? (April 5-April 19) -- It's time to be open and honest about things that inspire you, inform you and guide you. Others want to learn from you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Give yourself some credit; you may not know everything, but what you do know can certainly pay off handsomely for you. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be able to make quite a comeback after having fallen behind as a result of a misunderstanding among players.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A minor error can have a major impact, so thank goodness it's not you who will likely make it! You may have to clean it up, however. (June 7-June 20) -- You can take advantage of a situation that develops behind your back. Pay attention to silent messages.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not be able to trust yourself to take advantage of all available opportunities, but a friend is there to help you along. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be able to bail out a friend who finds himself in over his head. Don't insist on being paid back!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must be ready to go on the record about something that you feel very strongly about. Now is the time to be most forthcoming. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your creativity is on the rise, and you can see several bright and promising opportunities approaching.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Despite the bad news that has been coming your way -- none of which involves you directly -- you are able to rise to a current challenge. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- There are those who are curious about how you manage to prevail despite disadvantages; be willing to share your ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Others are looking to you for counsel when you, too, need it. It's a good time to share information and ideas freely. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not be complimented directly, but many times you will hear of those who value your contributions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone may be trying to keep you from reaching your goals in the most direct way possible. A fallback idea works well! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will find yourself getting more and more used to an idea that went against the grain only last week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're under the influence of one whose ideas and methods are quite inspiring to you. It's time to put new ideas to the test. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must not be afraid of making mistakes; there are only lessons to be learned, and no punishment to be endured.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your point of view is shifting slightly at this time. You can try something in a brand-new and exciting way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a small world, isn't it? You're likely to collaborate with one who was part of your life long ago.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be able to spend more time with those few special friends who really make you feel like you're doing things the right way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A loved one is likely to play an unusual role in your affairs, and he or she can be highly effective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's time to let yourself go a bit more than usual; you are confident and capable, and you can really soar if you let yourself. (March 6-March 20) -- The ordinary is not for you. You're far more interested in that which is unusual, unconventional and unlimited.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are concerned about the well-being of one who has not been near you for some time. News that comes your way puts you at ease. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone with whom you have worked in the past makes news, and you'll be eager to follow suit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can get a lot done, but take care that you are not intentionally leaving a more difficult task to the very end. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll have the chance to show off a very unusual skill before the week is out, though not everyone will react as you had hoped.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are after something a little more meaningful than what a friend makes available to you. It's time to talk things out. (June 7-June 20) -- You have much to share with others, but not everyone will be eager to partake. You can provide much to those who want it.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be looking in all the wrong places for something that you are eager to recover, even after going without it for quite some time. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have trouble figuring somebody out, but he or she may know what you're all about right away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Those who pass judgment are likely to find themselves in situations where their own behavior comes under severe scrutiny. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be relying on routine when in fact routine is your least reliable tool. Do something new!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are spending a great deal of time worrying about how things look, when you should instead be focusing on how effective they are. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must avoid coming across as one who doesn't care. Maintain distance, but display some emotion on occasion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are doing things that come easily to you, but you may also have to attempt something that is quite difficult, if only at first. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are not as comfortable in your own skin as you would like to be. There are certain adjustments you can make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must be ready to make changes quickly and definitively. Those who can turn on a dime are likely to come out on top. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are living in a certain fantasy that is not likely to pay off for you in the long run. Get your feet back on the ground.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may encounter someone who has you re-evaluating yourself and your methods. He or she seems to have the advantage. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are attracted to the way someone else does certain things, though he or she may not be immediately attractive to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can surely get the most out of a situation if you approach it in the most honest manner possible. Don't try to hide anything. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be quick to size up the competition, but that doesn't mean the race is won -- yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Patience is not your strong suit. You'll be eager to get started, eager to get finished and eager to move on! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You are better equipped than most to address a key issue that has come to the fore only recently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are interested in doing and saying things that will take others by surprise, but remember: Content is what really counts, not delivery. (March 6-March 20) -- You are waiting for another to provide you with essential information. While you wait, a plan can be made.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your moodiness will affect you throughout the week, especially as you try to hide it from others, which takes special effort. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be overreacting to what another has recently done, which in turn causes you to make faulty decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are likely to recover well from a recent setback. You may actually find yourself ahead of the game in only a few days. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be trying to do too much with too little. It's time to rethink your immediate goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be called upon to do much that does not usually fall under your control or jurisdiction. Still, it's an opportunity. (June 7-June 20) -- Your knowledge of that which has gone before is comprehensive and valuable to those who are eager to share your point of view.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to put something on hold early in the week as you tend to another's urgent business. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll realize that you have a great deal in common with those who share public spaces with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll have a sense that the gravitational pull that stretches between you and another is increasing. It's time to settle accounts. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your survival instincts may swing into high gear as a result of news received from afar -- but not too far!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An unintentional game of hide-and-seek will result from your attempts to gain the advantage over one who has been outmaneuvering you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The stories you share with others this week will be more than fun or funny, but can actually prove instructive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may feel overwhelmed by the scope of what you are trying to accomplish, but you can get it done if your priorities are in order. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to set your own work aside for a time in order to assist someone who is facing a more pressing deadline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may want to give others a wide berth as you are not feeling overly social -- or all that cooperative. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're making assumptions that can prove dangerous to you in the long run. You may be battling certain negative trends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are committed to doing things in a certain way, but you may want to regroup and rethink your approach when you are done. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be acting upon the recommendations of others, but you must be sure to engage your own critical faculties.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are expecting to receive guidance, but only after you get started. You're going to have to take a few solo steps. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not feel prepared, but you can surely acquit yourself well merely by following your own best advice!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are in a position that allows you to call the shots, but take care that you're not simply lording it over those beneath you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll be facing dangers that are subtle, but significant. A Scorpio native helps you navigate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can make anyplace a suitable workspace; you have all your tools with you, and you know what you're trying to accomplish. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have to retrace your steps throughout the week in order to recover something you didn't know you had lost.