ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be tired of making excuses for yourself. You can face the music in a direct and honest fashion. (April 5-April 19) -- It's a good week to unload extras of whatever you may have too much of, and you'll have plenty of opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You must be ready for plenty of interruptions from someone you are always pleased to entertain. (May 6-May 20) -- The domestic situation may be causing you more stress than you know; it may be time to talk about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A difference in taste may be the cause of discussion that leads to some bigger issues -- and then you'll have to do additional personal reflection. (June 7-June 20) -- "Can't" must be banished from your vocabulary, though "won't" may have a place, as others make unusual demands.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're interested in seeing where something can go, but take care that you don't neglect any immediately pressing issues. (July 8-July 22) -- After much consideration, you're ready to commit to something that was, at first, not an interest of yours.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Communication is most important. Very little of import can happen without exchanging ideas in a free and honest manner. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may misinterpret another's actions, but any resulting conflict can be quickly resolved -- if you're willing to accept responsibility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Now is no time to engage in behavior that you know can do you harm. You'll want to do only that which promotes health and well-being. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you've heard from the experts goes against what you are experiencing firsthand, and you may soon discover why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are more careful than most when it comes to things that are often given little thought at all. Every small detail matters to you! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to make a deal, but you must take care that what you get is really worth what you gave for it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A friend or loved one is likely to ask questions that have you doubting a recent decision, but he or she just wants you to be sure. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A rift is prevented. Give thanks to those who have been willing to step in for you in unexpected ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your ability to do the unexpected and necessary will certainly come in handy again and again, all week long. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The promise of something much brighter than what you have will keep you on your current course, but is it something you really want?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself looking to strangers for answers when, in fact, you should be looking among those you know best. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You are carrying too much baggage, and you know it. Still, you may not know quite how to lighten your load.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Someone close to you may be waiting patiently while you tend to business that concerns only you. Soon you can provide what is desired. (March 6-March 20) -- Quality time is something with which you may find yourself occupied: How can you have more of it, and with whom?

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you had planned to do next week will very likely have to be moved up, requiring you to pick up the pace of your preparations. (April 5-April 19) -- Others admire how you can remain seemingly aloof when things get difficult, but in fact, you know you are in over your head.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Being grateful is the key to almost everything. You will want to express your gratitude in ways that no one can misinterpret. (May 6-May 20) -- A rendezvous with an old friend allows you to do more than catch up; a business proposition is made that can yield almost immediate results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Keep quiet when asked to keep quiet, and speak up when asked to speak up. Such behavior can do much more for you than expected. (June 7-June 20) -- Those who have gotten in your way in the past are likely to yield to you now -- perhaps for a hidden reason.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to take care that you're not relinquishing responsibility for something that is actually quite important to you. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone far from home will very likely exert a strong influence on you throughout the week -- with mostly expected results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be used to summing things up quickly and neatly for yourself, but not everything can be reduced to a clever saying. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may want to wait for a certain volatile situation to subside before putting a plan into motion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Many things are going to spark memories for you. Ultimately, you may want to revisit a key moment from your past. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Things may not be as you remembered them, but you can still enjoy a nostalgic trip to your old stomping grounds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may want to go back over your current plans very carefully before putting them into motion. Obstacles might surprise you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though your energy and enthusiasm are at an all-time low, but you're actually just getting ready.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It's been a long time since a certain someone reached out to you. What's keeping you from reaching out yourself? It's a complicated question. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The reaction you get from others may not meet your expectations, and it could compel you to make unanticipated changes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Minor changes reap major benefits. Don't be afraid of tinkering when such adjustments surely serve you well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others are interested in what you are doing -- more so, perhaps, than you are yourself!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You and a friend or partner may be separated, but every effort will be made to bring you back together by week's end. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- There's no reason to think that the rift that has developed between you and another must be permanent; a solution is at hand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Once the momentum builds, you'll find that it's merely a matter of staying the course to finish what you've started. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A rival may be ready to bury the hatchet, but he or she is waiting for you to say something that is long overdue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The most basic resources will prove the most valuable. You cannot afford to be wasteful or inefficient. (March 6-March 20) -- You can almost certainly satisfy another's high expectations -- and they are very high!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find yourself traveling an unfamiliar road, but someone who is by your side can help you navigate around hazards. (April 5-April 19) -- You may realize that something completely unexpected is going on between you and a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your eagerness to prove yourself may actually work against you as you expose yourself to one or two unnecessary risks. (May 6-May 20) -- You can capitalize on a mistake made by someone who is trying to go too fast. What is to be learned, and how can you avoid the same fate?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be sorry to see a certain personal phase come to an end, but excited to see it replaced by one that holds much promise. (June 7-June 20) -- The more you practice with others, the sooner the whole team will begin working like a well-oiled machine.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have much to do to please someone who is expecting something special. You know how to do what you must! (July 8-July 22) -- Random events affect you profoundly. Some may actually have you stepping up your creative efforts and exploring new options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be one of the last to fit yourself into a situation that favors what you have to offer. Those who come behind you will have trouble. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A message that comes to you through unconventional channels must be heard, digested and acted upon immediately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't let another's words of warning keep you from exploring what is laid out before you. A bold approach can work! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone who is getting closer to you may be asking more than you can give, but that may change very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- On with the show! You've prepared fully and considered what you will do if asked to engage in an extended run. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're no beginner, but it may seem as though you're experiencing certain things for the very first time.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov. 7) -- The curtain may rise on a scene that you have assembled with great care, though there are certain variables that you can't control. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- As one thing fades from view, you'll begin to notice something on the horizon that carries with it much more potential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Take care that you don't let envy control you. Sure, you admire what another has done, but maintain a positive view. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to get what you deserve, and you can make things happen that satisfy you on many different levels.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- No rainfall is going to keep you from doing what you've planned so carefully -- and for so long. You can weather any storm! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be anticipating a trouble-free week, but as the weekend approaches, things may seem to jump the track -- if only briefly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Sorrows should be few. The joys you experience as a result of doing what you do best can erase almost any negative feelings. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have pushed yourself to the limit recently, but you'll have a chance to replenish those stores of energy and enthusiasm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be watching the world pass by from a safe and comfortable perch during the first part of the week. What lessons can you learn? (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be engaged in a team sport that demands the utmost in etiquette and consideration.