ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A figure from the past is likely to loom large in your future. What can you learn from this inevitable encounter? (April 5-April 19) -- You'll derive a great deal of meaning from the little things that people do -- especially those closest to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You know how best to present your ideas to others, and you'll have ample opportunity to do just that. Don't back away! (May 6-May 20) -- The care of another will fall to you, and you'll know how to keep him or her from sinking into a funk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may undertake a journey that, upon completion, affords you the strength and confidence to say, "I was wrong." (June 7-June 20) -- Self-assurance is an important factor, especially when you are following a path that is not clearly laid out.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not be able to prove that your opinion is actually more a matter of fact, but you are confident that you are on the right track. (July 8-July 22) -- Your personal beliefs will come under fire from those who don't recognize their inherent value. You must remain tolerant.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're going to have to work hard to focus your energies and make sure that you are tending to business in the proper order. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A message you receive from afar may surprise you -- not in content, but in meaning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be facing a rather unlikely reality, and how you stand up to criticism will say a great deal about you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll find yourself leading others in a cause that many may soon support. There are some big changes on the horizon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're waiting for a confirmation of something that you have long suspected -- but even then, you won't have the whole story. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Are you willing to stick your neck out? This may be required in order to take advantage of a new opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll begin to recognize a pattern in someone's behavior that recently seemed completely random, but even so, not everything will make sense. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be compelled to do what others have forbidden you to do. Are you ready to face the consequences?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be trying to choose from too many options. Take some time to narrow down your choices based on practical needs. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Be prepared for a surprise. It's likely to come from an unlikely source, effectively doubling the surprise!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll have reason to pay closer attention than usual to something or someone that you consider a long-term investment. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be wondering whether a certain issue is a matter of faith or science. The evidence is likely to point both ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The way you broach a certain subject may take some people by surprise, but it is an indication that you are to be taken seriously. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's important for you to look at the big picture even as you tend to related details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- One thing after another passes you by, tempting you in a way that makes you somewhat fearful. Simply hold your ground. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be intrigued by what someone has to offer, despite your awareness of certain risks and clear dangers.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're in no position to call the shots. Later on, you can experiment with a limited set of viable options. (April 5-April 19) -- What you are willing to talk about is not the trouble, but your conversational style is; be more willing to listen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want to give things a more personal spin, which means that you're going to have to put yourself on the line. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be reminded, perhaps, of something from your childhood that still has a great deal of meaning for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- How you present yourself will be very important -- and it all starts, perhaps, with the simplest of statements. Be clear and honest. (June 7-June 20) -- Your methods may not suit the occasion at certain points, and you must be willing and able to make adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to keep track very carefully of the progress being made by someone who could become a rival before you know it. (July 8-July 22) -- You must be willing to spend some time doing that which you have been trying to avoid. A friend is relying on you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you have to do to disguise yourself will require not just imagination, but also the proper tools. Equip yourself. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Others may not fully understand your methods, but your motives are clear -- and they are shared by many.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A friend may be coming into town soon, and you'll want to be available if and when he or she makes contact with you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're mistaking the routine with the mundane; this week, even routine endeavors can be quite extraordinary, for surprising reasons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be able to rely on the tools you are accustomed to using and which you prefer for a job such as the one you have to perform. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may stumble across the remains of an idea that you can bring back to life and sell to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Getting from here to there may prove to be more complicated than you had anticipated. You must give yourself more time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're more willing than another to flesh out the details of a plan that may have some risky elements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can keep the lines of communication open even when the usual channels are closed to you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to accept what you are told by an expert. It may not sit well with you, but you can work with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The sights and sounds all around you will tell you a great deal about your situation and provide you with important planning tools. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're being presented with information that you already have, but the way it's presented makes you think about it differently.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've been doing less for yourself lately, and it's beginning to take its toll. Put yourself first -- at least on certain occasions. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to pick up the pace and assume a more aggressive position at the negotiating table.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others are likely to be preoccupied with the meaning of your actions, but you know that very little is implied right now. (March 6-March 20) -- The direct route is recommended. Do what you can to avoid unfamiliar waypoints.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're going to have to pick up the pace as the week gets going, so that you reach maximum velocity in time for it to do you the most good. (April 5-April 19) -- A friend comes to you for counsel early on and leaves feeling much better about him- or herself toward week's end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It's not always possible for you to do what you know is best for you, but this week you can surely avoid what is worst! (May 6-May 20) -- It's time to settle into a new routine that can allow you to maximize your efficiency at home and at work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may receive word from a friend or loved one in need. Make the time to give advice and hands-on assistance. (June 7-June 20) -- Ideas are presented that have you wondering what might be possible. Don't get ahead of yourself, however!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can avoid giving fodder to those who would criticize, and do so without being secretive or deceptive. (July 8-July 22) -- You mustn't do anything halfway -- be sure that you are fully committed to any endeavor you undertake.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll surely enjoy reaching into a grab bag of sorts, though what you pull out of it may be cause for a change of plans at some point. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Take care that in reaching for the brass ring you don't fall right off the horse! Know your limits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll know just what needs to be said, and how -- but finding the right time to say it is likely to be the trickiest part. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to do a little more research than usual to come up with the answers sought by someone in charge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can expect to be on the move throughout much of the week. If you are held back, be aware that it is of your own doing. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be intrigued by the behavior of someone who claims to be inspired by you. There's a disconnect somewhere, clearly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Something unexpected is likely to bring you to your senses, and this will be the cause of much rejoicing among your friends. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A difference of opinion is clear, but you can keep this conflict from taking hold in a way that is out of proportion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be getting into unfamiliar territory. With what do you need to equip yourself in order to progress apace? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Now is the time for you to assert yourself at the workplace; you've been letting things go on this way for too long!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have trouble understanding certain rules and regulations, though you should have no trouble following them. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You have a firm grip on a complicated concept, but explaining what you know may not be easy. Start slowly, but don't condescend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You certainly want to do things your way, but a family member is just as adamant about his or her preferences. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What happens as a result of a brief misstep is likely to prove both good and bad -- and certainly worth remembering.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You and a partner are of one mind when it comes to motives and methods, but your visions of the final result may be quite different. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll have the chance to ride in on your white horse and save the day for someone who is caught in a personal web of sorts.