ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You've reached an important milestone. Take the time to reflect on where you were, and what has gotten you where you are now. (April 5-April 19) -- You can demonstrate to others that you deserve to be in the upper echelon. Don't accept less than you have coming to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You don't have to be long-winded to persuade others that your point of view is the right one. Hit the main points clearly. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll feel a sense of liberation as someone releases you from a past commitment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may fear that you'll be overlooked, but there are already some who have their eyes on you. You can shine brightly. (June 7-June 20) -- Give another what he or she wants, and you're likely to get exactly what you want in return.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be proud of another, and at the same time you'll be eager to discover just how you can forge a lasting collaboration. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll find yourself on the edge, with the ability to balance carefully between two emotional extremes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You want to be sure that you are qualified for the task you have been assigned. Trust that your boss knows what he or she is doing! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Some may think you've taken on a bit too much, but you can surprise them all and acquit yourself well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Focus on the things that come at you very quickly. You may not be able to recognize them all, but their import will be clear. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand the significance of every message you receive until you have a chance to look back and review.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your domestic situation may come under some scrutiny by those who don't understand your current lifestyle. Stay the course. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Others will suggest you should try something else, but your current endeavor can surely pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to receive word from afar that sends you off in a new direction -- and quite willingly, too. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to avoid an awkward situation by proceeding according to plan and informing others of your intentions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Your contribution to a group effort will make the difference to all involved. You know how to raise the bar! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your take on a certain situation will open the eyes of those around you to opportunities not yet widely recognized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The time has come for you to unveil the work you've been doing. Others will recognize and acknowledge its overall importance. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can put your native charm to good use this week as you pave the way for the development of an important new endeavor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must make the time to talk about issues that are usually not widely acknowledged. Future problems can be thus avoided. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll share in the excitement a friend enjoys, and your generosity is likely to be rewarded.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Give yourself time to find out just what is expected of you. Something unofficial is likely to prove most important. (March 6-March 20) -- You know how to present your ideas in such a way that you win the greatest possible support. The money will very likely follow.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A certain danger is closer than it has been at any other time in the past. You can avoid it after helping others do the same. (April 5-April 19) -- You have high hopes, but certain circumstances may demand that you see things more realistically.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Asking one or two key "what if?" questions will enable you to recognize certain situations that might otherwise sneak up on you. (May 6-May 20) -- You're hoping that this week will see the end of one phase and the beginning of another, but are you really at that point?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be tempted to see if you can make a dream come true, but when all is said and done, certain realities may prove too difficult. (June 7-June 20) -- Your outlook will be profoundly affected by what happens to someone close to you. It's time to weigh all options.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What you have done is not likely to be as significant to you as what you will do -- even though some of it may be a mystery. (July 8-July 22) -- You're after something that has remained elusive for quite some time, but this week the odds are much more in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll begin the week in a familiar, routine way, but very soon you'll find that you must break with tradition and explore original options. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone close to you knows better than you do what you need and what you must do. He or she can be trusted!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're going to want to pick up the pace. There's no room for indecision, so once you've decided on a destination, you should get going! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others may have trouble keeping up with you, as you are riding a wave of energy that keeps you ahead of the pack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to focus your attention on issues that have proved difficult in the past. Your involvement can make a difference. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to do something original and groundbreaking, but first you must tend to one or two domestic issues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone in your care is eager for you to do what you have said you will not, or cannot, do. Perhaps a deal can be struck. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have been looking forward to some family time, but circumstances may have conspired against you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Seek a way out of your current situation, but know that you will have to tie up loose ends before you can be truly liberated. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find it impossible to focus solely on that which brings you pleasure and profit. Others demand attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may mistake another for the enemy at some point, when in fact he or she is actually your closest ally. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Things are not likely to unfold the way you had expected, but you can adjust and apply personal knowledge effectively.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may think that you're protecting someone, but your actions may, in fact, do more harm than good if you fail to adjust your approach. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Those who have come to depend on you for certain key decisions may be surprised as you temporarily distance yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can find a new way of expressing an old idea that actually focuses more attention on some key issues. Good work is beginning. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone with whom you have much in common is likely to surprise you -- and demand more from you than usual.

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.