ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- While routine can give you a sense of comfort and familiarity, the unexpected helps you keep your head in the game! (April 5-April 19) -- Keep your eyes open and your ear to the ground. That which is fast approaching must not take you by surprise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Others may be gravitating toward you throughout the week, and you'll understand why just in time to make the best of the situation. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not feel as though you and a good friend are truly "in sync," but you can make an adjustment that remedies the situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A past inability to see what was right in front of you is likely to be replaced by a keen sense of what is coming -- and just in time! (June 7-June 20) -- You're in for a long haul of sorts, but you are also afforded a chance to cut loose in an unusual way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Others are always interested in what you have to say, but this week you may find it difficult to put your thoughts into words. (July 8-July 22) -- Shunning that which is undesirable may not always be the best approach, as it can seriously limit what you learn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You have your sights set on something that is far out of reach right now. Others fault you for being unrealistic, but you can do it! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's important for you to follow through in every possible way. You want to leave no loose ends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're going to want to start the week on just the right note, but don't worry if you are unsure of what that is. Read the signs. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A gathering storm has you worrying about what is to come, but it is likely to vanish as if by magic before it affects you at all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll be reunited with someone who has inspired you in the past, but don't expect everything to be the same as it once was. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Focus on the unexpected, and you will find yourself evolving at a much faster rate than you would otherwise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Containment is the best way to deal with a problem; you can't make it go away, but you can keep it from growing out of control. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be thinking about what others have given you in the past, and this is a reflection of what you need right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to keep track of much that happens outside your range of vision, and you'll employ several unique skills. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can gain experience by following in another's footsteps. He or she will show you the ropes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone will catch you up just enough for you to appreciate and understand everything when you are there for the next phase. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- There's no reason for you to think that you cannot perform as well as -- or better than -- your closest rival.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're expecting things to move rather slowly, but you're likely to be surprised. The pace may actually be very fast! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're trying to keep up with one who has set the pace again and again -- but this week, you may actually be able to take the lead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You want to get certain unavoidable duties out of the way as quickly as possible in order to exploit your own creativity. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be afraid of where a new project is likely to take you, but there is no reason to think you cannot shine.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take care that you do not misinterpret any messages you receive as the week begins. You don't want to find yourself at a disadvantage! (April 5-April 19) -- Others are showing a great deal of support, but you may not be getting everything you need from a loved one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A reunion of sorts starts the week on a positive note. You can keep things uplifting and bright by focusing on what you know. (May 6-May 20) -- Don't get caught up in affairs that are more tangled than your own. You don't need that added burden, surely!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be confused by one who says one thing and does another. If this is how it's going to be, there are adjustments you need to make! (June 7-June 20) -- You can point to many things as possible causes of a current standstill, but you know what really happened!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Others may call it a double standard, but you understand the necessity of treating two different people in two very different ways. (July 8-July 22) -- You may want to consider taking an alternate route at some point, as obstacles may be formidable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your ability to know what another is going to say before he or she says it will surely work in your favor -- except once! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to work hard to position yourself correctly, but much is likely to be out of your control.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're likely to receive assistance from a surprising source. You may find strength within that you didn't know you had. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Focus on the goals you have set for yourself, and don't give too much credence to those who say it can't be done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your schedule is changing almost continually at this time, even in ways that you may not be aware of at first. Keep your ear to the ground. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The instructions that you are given as the week opens may not actually apply to you, but you should be a good sport anyway!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others are not always aware of what you're going through, but you must choose carefully what to share -- and with whom you share it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your attention may be drawn away from current endeavors for a time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can expect to make one or two false starts, but you needn't worry; under the circumstances, it's perfectly normal. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are facing some formidable obstacles, but you have an advantage over most others who are facing them with you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are more than willing to lend a hand when you can, but the opportunities to do so may be more infrequent than you expect. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The rules may be different for you this week, for reasons that you don't quite understand. You can adjust quite well, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A trip, whether long or short, is likely to be affected by the behavior of another, who is not considering the impact on your affairs. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Environmental influences play an unusual role throughout the week; you may not be able to perform as planned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can get a great deal done working with a partner. Solo endeavors may be slowed by circumstances beyond your control. (March 6-March 20) -- Though you had thought the week was laid out before you in an organized fashion, such may not be the case!

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.