ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll be quite interested in a prophecy of sorts, and in how you will be a part of making it come true. Your role may be a strange one. (April 5-April 19) -- What appears before you will compel you to follow, and what rises behind you will surely spur you on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not fully understand all the implications of certain developments, but it's best to consider one at a time. (May 6-May 20) -- You can lift yourself out of your current rut by heeding your own advice -- and your instincts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The first half of the week develops very much as expected, but the second will bring with it more surprises than you are used to facing. (June 7-June 20) -- The start of something big is just around the corner. You'll have the chance to prepare.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your ability to assess a situation quickly and accurately will surely come in handy. Others will be depending on you. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone is likely to come to you with a proposition, but you see greater possibilities than he or she is likely to present.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can afford to let go a bit more than usual. What happens as a result may be more than pleasurable, but profitable too. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You've been focusing on that which is real, but that which is unreal may actually figure more prominently at the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're seeing things in a rather conventional way right now, but one or two events are likely to challenge that point of view. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time to more aggressively pursue what you want -- but you must be sure you have a workable plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're eager to see where the week will take you, but you mustn't relinquish all control. You are a key player in your own affairs! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Others may be surprised at a certain bit of news, but not you. You've expected this turn of events.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have been working long and hard on a project that inspires both admiration and criticism in others. Both reactions are valid. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you do is marginally less important than how you do it. You'll receive points for style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to go about your business in a manner that gives you maximum flexibility, as there is some exploring to be done. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Safety is likely to prove an issue at all times. You mustn't let another's bad judgment compromise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- He or she who most wants to connect with you will do so, one way or another. You must be ready for what results. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to prove that you've still got it, but take care that you don't risk too much for only a moderate gain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Keep your wits about you and focus on those things that can be proven. Someone may be trying to trip you up. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to come up with one or two plans that are both quite viable, but one in particular offers the rewards you seek.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you want isn't in question, but how you plan to get it is. You've tried numerous sensible tactics; now try something far-fetched. (March 6-March 20) -- You may discover that the very thing you've been doing to raise your confidence level has actually been chipping away at it.

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.