ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel as though circumstances are conspiring against you and a friend, but that person is doing all he or she can to remain connected. (April 5-April 19) -- The influence of the opposite sex is likely to be felt in unusual ways, and you mustn't resist!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're trying to keep track of many things that fall within your sphere of influence, but certain things cannot be controlled. (May 6-May 20) -- You will have the chance to follow up with someone about a project that was going nowhere last time you checked.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may think that your recent efforts have gone unnoticed, but nothing could be further from the truth. You'll be rewarded. (June 7-June 20) -- You must be willing to put in your time, lest a competitor surge past you and put your eventual victory in jeopardy.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not receive any guarantees, but you'll be feeling good about your chances. It's a good time to put in extra effort. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to travel some distance before you have the perspective you need to see things as they are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be pushing another so hard that he or she has no other choice but to sever relations. This is not what you want, so lighten up! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're willing and eager to hear what others have to say, but know that not every suggestion is one you can or should take.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Preparation positions you favorably. You are ready to tackle a coming challenge. Timing is also important, of course. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you offer is likely to be offered you in return, but not right away. Focus on another's progress for the time being.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll be the most influential person to become involved in a group effort. People will surely hear what you say. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not want to be in charge, but progress will be slowed if you do not assume that mantle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your observations will lead you to a conclusion that you have not anticipated. More answers than that surprise you! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to build up a rhythm that can be sustained. Don't overtax yourself mentally or physically.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Much is likely to happen, and you can choose to control some of it, depending on how much you'd like to be rewarded. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Keeping everything in view will prove tricky; perhaps it's time to alter your vantage point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must keep your ear to the ground and listen for rumblings that portend the arrival of something hugely important. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What others routinely do can be done by you, as well, though you'll put your personal stamp on it, surely!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're in the midst of a personal journey that is taking you down some very unexpected paths. Self-discovery heats up. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be afforded a view that is both frightening and awe-inspiring. You'll be ready to swing into action as a result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's essential that you remain true to your original intentions, despite what any critics have to say about your work. (March 6-March 20) -- Take care that you do not try to tailor a project to suit another's desires so much that you ignore your own.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're able to add up all your accomplishments this week and present a proposal that will get the attention of those in authority. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be surprised to learn just what you have accomplished lately -- and what it all means to those around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're waiting for someone close to you to respond to a newly apparent need. He or she may not be fully aware of your current position. (May 6-May 20) -- The confirmation you have been waiting for is likely to come this week, but it tells you something different from what you expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may feel that all you need is luck, but the truth is that you've had that all along, and this week will bring you proof. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be able to slow things down to a manageable pace toward mid-week, but only after running on all cylinders for a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Others may gravitate toward you throughout this busy week, eager to be a part of something they think you have in the works. (July 8-July 22) -- You may feel that you're not getting the respect you deserve, but perhaps you are only projecting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Playtime may not be possible until you clear your schedule of some very important activities that cannot wait any longer. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know what is expected of you, but you may be more interested in surprising those who are in charge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Quality control may be an issue throughout much of the week. Some are eager to see you raise the bar yet again -- and soon! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time for you to wallow in anything akin to self-pity. You must be strong, confident and capable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself on a "bullet train" of sorts, scrambling to finish a project on time and, if you can, under budget. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22 -- You'll be waiting for information from another this week -- information necessary to the next step of a key endeavor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to make adjustments to your plans this week to account for a shortage of certain resources. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Once you get moving this week, you'll not have many opportunities to stop and rest. Be sure you've "stocked up" as necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to review all of the rules and regulations to which you are subject. Some may be able to change ever so slightly. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Contact with one who is in a position to help you can be made in a creative and effective way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're eager to increase your own efficiency and effectiveness. Focus on steps that can be taken in a clear, prioritized order. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What appears unlikely as the week opens may soon become not only possible, but probable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must watch the clock carefully as you try to juggle a great many responsibilities. Not everyone will express his or her needs clearly. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to win the support of someone who has been reluctant to back you in the past -- but it can be done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The pace quickens with each new accomplishment. You'll want to keep track of what your money buys you -- large or small. (March 6-March 20) -- You're giving others all you can, but you'll also want to give yourself what you most need right now.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It may be worth it for you to churn things up a bit, particularly during the first few days of the week. How others react will tell you much. (April 5-April 19) -- What sounds like a plan to you may seem like so much nonsense to someone you usually trust. What is he or she really saying?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may want to protect yourself from some routine influences in order to ensure that your work is all new and original. (May 6-May 20) -- You're taking something of a gamble at this time. What another has to offer is not likely to sustain you as expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be equipped with all the tools required to judge a certain situation accurately. A friend comes through just in time. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be demonstrating to others what you think is sound judgment, but they may think that you've simply lost touch in some way!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A central relationship may be tested as you try to step out of your comfort zone in some way. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to draw a clear line in the sand as someone else challenges you and offers what will soon become a palpable threat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you think is a joke is something very serious to someone close to you. It may be time to reconsider your own position. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone you love may feel partly abandoned if you spend even more time indulging in a private pleasure. Avoid this!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Looking ahead, you may spot a weakness in your planning that can be strengthened throughout the week. Get some expert advice. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're nearing the end of something that has engaged your mind and body for quite some time. What have you learned?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It's time to stop thinking you can do everything on your own, and reach out to someone who wants to give you some valuable assistance. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Others may not respond as expected to what you do as the week begins, prompting the need for some changes on your part.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You seem to know better than most what is just around the corner, what it means to you and those closely involved with you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Once you've started something, you're not going to want to stop until you've finished it. It's time to buckle down!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Others may be asking you to put your money where your mouth is, but you know that it's not money that is really needed at this time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're after something that cannot easily be defined, but you feel compelled to continue along this path until it is yours!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Friends and family are likely to come together in support of a new idea that you have only just revealed. Exciting things are in the works. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll feel a certain pull that becomes more and more powerful as the days pass. What is its source?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- If you're not going to follow through, then why start in the first place? This week, only commitment and tenacity will be rewarded. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have more to do than you had originally estimated, but if you prioritize correctly, you can get it all done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The stars have something rather unusual in store for you, and your excitement level is sure to rise as a result. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone in a position of authority may want to hear what you have to say about new ideas that are only just being explored.