ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have to steer conversation and activity toward the acknowledgment and accomplishment of certain goals. (April 5-April 19) -- You may fall under the spell of one who is not quite what he or she seems to be. You'll learn a great deal very quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll have reason to give yourself a pat on the back as the week comes to a close if you follow your instincts and help another in need. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not fully understand your connection to a certain friend until events show you what's really there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be concerned more with things unsaid than said -- and, on many occasions, more with what is undone than done. (June 7-June 20) -- Others will be expecting you to step up and contribute, but are you really ready to put it on the line like that?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Someone is likely to share his or her opinions in a way that has you seeing things in a new light. Will you be grateful, or resentful? (July 8-July 22) -- You may be called upon to explain yourself. What you have to offer may take those around you by surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not fully appreciate what you are capable of until you begin to notice what happens around you as a result of your efforts. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- There are those who have the information you need, but they may be hard to get to. Keep trying!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can do some serious damage without being fully aware of it unless you make a conscious effort to avoid a volatile situation. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll find that much more than expected is accessible to you, and your knowledge expands as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't let others take unfair advantage of you. Know where your boundaries are, and make them clear to your friends. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- That which is most admirable will be truly compelling to you -- though it is all just a matter of taste.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel as though someone is trying to goad you into making a decision that you would not otherwise make. Hold your ground. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The process is more important than the result. Be sure you schedule your time carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have a tricky time of it as you try to get others to join you in an unusual effort. Your intentions must be transparent. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may think it is easier simply to agree to what others suggest, but you may actually be making things more difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You don't want another to dictate what you think about something unconventional. You must assert your autonomy with care. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Dividing your efforts into easily digestible parts is the key to success this week; don't try to do it all at once.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not understand another's references at first, but later in the week you'll come to know just what he or she means -- and why. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must avoid lashing out or taking things so personally that you cut yourself off from others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's your turn to contribute to the current endeavor in a way that is wholly unique to you. The result could be quite memorable. (March 6-March 20) -- You're seeing things in a long-term context when, in fact, you must consider them as they relate to the here and now.

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.