ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's up to you to gather the forces you need to get something done in a way that will take the opposition entirely by surprise. (April 5-April 19) -- Messages come to you from afar that both comfort you and give you food for thought. What's in the offing?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Contact those who are willing to help. Not all will have the time or the expertise required, but someone will surely come through. (May 6-May 20) -- You will not be able to give yourself the time you need for personal reflection until certain key duties have been performed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What begins this week is likely to end this week as well, but only because it is, by nature, short-lived. Much will progress as it should. (June 7-June 20) -- You're reaching back into the past even as you look forward into the future. A personal struggle is eased.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may wish to be left alone for much of the week in order to deal with a recent disappointment that has you reeling. (July 8-July 22) -- A collaborative effort can prove enjoyable, but you may not be in the mood for any additional fun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Taking precautions is only a matter of common sense -- and the correct reading of warnings that are all around you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Be sure to take all expert opinions into consideration as you make a decision that could be far-reaching.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll have more than one chance to experiment with something unusual before deciding whether it is truly for you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are getting closer to someone who has held you in thrall for some time. This relationship could prove to be important.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself grappling with personal issues that arise out of a situation you thought would be straightforward. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can take it on faith that someone close to you is speaking the truth -- though you're not likely to agree with him or her!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- How can you reconcile two widely divergent opinions that both seem to be valid and based on fact? That is your challenge this week! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to do what others are doing, but it can provide you with a little extra comfort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to look far into the future to determine whether what you are planning right now is even worth doing. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have more at stake than you had anticipated, and things may get far more difficult than you had hoped.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You should be able to recover from a physical or psychological trauma just in time to prove to others that you're back in the game. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be vulnerable to certain shocks that would be avoidable if you had any real warning at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may realize that you've been playing with an incomplete deck. It's up to you to fix the problem before calling another's bluff. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You have more to do than you had planned. Friends bombard you with advice, but you can only take so much!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something quite exciting is likely to rise from the ashes of a dream set ablaze long ago by your own impatience. This week changes things. (March 6-March 20) -- You have a surprise waiting for those who would try to surprise you first. This is a game of timing -- and advantage.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not be able to explain the rules clearly at this time, so be sure to show others what to do -- and how -- as explicitly as possible. (April 5-April 19) -- Teaching by example is perhaps the best way to get done what needs to get done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Not everything is likely to be as exciting as you had hoped, but in subtle ways, everything can prove quite important to you. (May 6-May 20) -- You may have trouble navigating new territory that demands both emotional and intellectual investment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You aren't likely to be the center of attention, but that doesn't mean that others won't notice what you're doing. Use caution! (June 7-June 20) -- You contribute more to a group endeavor than any one person may be aware of, and you can continue to do so into the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be able to come up with a plan that works for everyone, though someone may complain that you're not being realistic. (July 8-July 22) -- Adversity is likely to heat up as you make one or two decisions that are not popular among a certain faction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Take care that you don't behave in a way that will attract the wrong kind of attention. You want to avoid any kind of criticism if you can. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can perform well, provided you do not let yourself get too much into your own head. Avoid thinking too much!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're in a good position to see what lies before you with greater clarity. What you do as a result will surely matter to others, as well. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to work with someone who shares your outlook, methods and inspiration. Make it happen!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are expecting things to be easy, but in fact you may encounter unforeseen difficulties -- especially in professional endeavors. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are quite likely to earn positive reactions from those who are in a position to judge you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can recover from a physical or emotional injury quickly, provided you take the time to care for yourself properly. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not start the week on your game, but later on, circumstances will favor a resurgence of confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It may be more difficult than expected to get others to do what you need them to do -- until, perhaps, the last minute. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must prepare for a coming endeavor in a conscientious manner. Don't let the rules leave your head for a moment!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone with whom you are engaged in ongoing communication may suddenly drop off the radar for a time, prompting temporary concern. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may receive something early in the week in return for past consideration. It's a necessary component of a current endeavor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can come up with a way to combine your efforts with another's so that you both benefit in ways that you otherwise could not. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take care of those things you know are on the docket as early as you can, to leave room for surprises.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- As soon as someone in charge notices that you have hidden talents, you'll be asked to put them to use in a collaborative effort. (March 6-March 20) -- Information you receive may require confirmation, but once you know it's accurate, it can prove quite useful.

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.