ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There are some minor troubles for you on the horizon, but nothing you cannot handle with aplomb. Don't procrastinate. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll be reminded of a cause that you once supported wholeheartedly. You may soon find yourself back in the fight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be contacted by someone whose intentions are similar to your own, but beware of those aspects that are different. (May 6-May 20) -- You're waiting to hear back from someone whose coming decision will affect you for some time to come. Don't let yourself become impatient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Practical concerns take precedence over anything else; your dreams may well come true, but only if you remain grounded. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll have good reason to thank someone who taught you much in times past. A key issue can be addressed.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can finish the week undefeated, but only if you proceed with caution, according to the plan you've woven bit by bit. (July 8-July 22) -- You may object to what you are asked to do, but not the reasons you are given for doing it. Follow your heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The receipt of a message early in the week motivates you to do something you have been waiting for the right time to do. That time is now. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself waiting around longer than usual for the instructions you know are coming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You know what you want, but you may not know how to get it -- or how to proceed in the right direction. Listen to someone who's been there. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your strategy is a sound one, but there are still a few pieces to put into place before you implement it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to incur quite a risk in order to place yourself in an advantageous position at the perfect moment. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your service to another will be recognized, and you'll receive just the kind of payment you have been hoping for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have little time to accomplish all that you have in mind, but the first step is to win over someone who has been a critic in the past. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to get word of a plot of sorts that someone is working. Do you want to get on board, or go your own direction?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may feel as though circumstances are preventing you from doing what you most want to do. Is it a hidden fear at work? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to keep careful track of facts and figures -- particularly as things change and begin to affect you directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may gather important information from the dreams you have. Some, however, will be plainly illusory, so use care! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- In your efforts to gain supremacy over another, you may have to engage in deception, but take care not to deceive yourself!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- It's important for you to know what others have been up to lately, but you mustn't do anything illicit to find out! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive counsel from someone who has been in your shoes in the past. You must decide if he or she can be trusted.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are likely to grow tired of having to figure things out all week long. In the end, however, you'll benefit in unimagined ways. (March 6-March 20) -- You're going to have to be patient and see how things turn out before you can rise to a position of prominence.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You've got one or two major projects to finish for someone else before you tend to your own personal needs. Time is on your side. (April 5-April 19) -- You may feel as though everyone is looking at you, waiting to see what you will do. You will not disappoint!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- One of the answers you have been seeking for some time may come to you toward midweek as if by magic -- but its source is well-known. (May 6-May 20) -- You can capitalize on someone else's mistakes in a way that doesn't belittle him or her in the least.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone is waiting for you to give the final word, but you're not yet aware of certain key facts, so you must hold off a little longer. (June 7-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to reach out to those who may be able to offer you more in the way of career opportunities.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll need to restate your case perhaps several times before you win the support for which you've been campaigning so hard. (July 8-July 22) -- You may wind up working much harder to ensure that someone else's project is up to par.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Anyone who doesn't understand what is required may wind up in an awkward situation when all is said and done. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're looking for a road map of sorts, but in fact, you're going to have to forge ahead without any such clear guidance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your attention will turn to something that seems trivial, but you know instinctively that there's more there than meets the eye. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What someone asks of you may not be entirely possible, but you can do something to win approval.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The most important weapon in your arsenal is good humor. Don't let yourself be pulled down by those who don't know what a smile is! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to get in touch with someone who, in the past, was nothing but trouble for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- If you wait until the time is just right to do what you've long been planning to do, you'll never get it done. The odds are with you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Someone may not be holding up his or her end of a bargain, possibly causing you some sleepless nights.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be reminded of a past commitment that inspires you to commit to something new and potentially far more profitable. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're not in a position to call the shots, but if you do what you are told, you can rise quickly through the ranks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be in a position of some authority throughout much of the week, and the more gently you wield that authority, the better. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're in need of some downtime, which you can certainly arrange if you plan periods of work with some extra care.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Never say "never" -- especially this week! Once you have dismissed something as impossible, it may soon haunt you in troubling ways. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's unlikely that you will get everything you want, but one item in particular may well fall in your lap.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not understand why communication has become difficult between you and a compatriot. It's time to explore further. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel somewhat isolated as the week opens, but as you relax and adjust to changing rhythms, the problem should solve itself.

ARIES (March 21-April 5) -- Your own prosperity may become a central issue; you know what to do with your money, especially if more comes to you at this time. (April 6-April 19) -- Your travel plans may need to change, as not everyone who was to accompany you is prepared for the journey you have in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be tempted to revert to your old habits. Indeed, there is something to be said for doing things in an old-fashioned way. (May 6-May 20) -- You have news, but you're not about to share it until you know it will be taken in the proper spirit. Not everyone is on your side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself revising old haunts. One result could be a keen yearning for the way things were. (June 7-June 20) -- Your followers are willing to do almost anything for you, and you can accomplish much with their timely assistance.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Give yourself more time to do the things that are normally routine. You're likely to encounter unusual difficulties. (July 8-July 22) -- Your physical stamina may not be what you had hoped it would, but you can make up for much through sheer will.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to revise your thinking in several ways once you have experienced what this week has in store! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Now that you know more about something that was only a distant assumption on your part, you can do something about it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are going to have to ask someone for help before the week is through. While this may be uncomfortable, it is the only way out. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Give someone the time of day, and you'll realize that the more attention you bestow on him or her, the more you will enjoy in return.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What goes around, comes around -- the adage was never more true. Be sure you do nothing that welcomes any sort of chaos. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to learn more about a certain subject, but take care to follow the right clues down the right paths.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're waiting, perhaps, for a signal from someone who is putting an exciting plan in motion. Your role may be enlarged. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know just what you are capable of, yet someone is expecting you to do even more than that. Take care of yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A disagreement mustn't be allowed to devolve into a lasting conflict. You know how to keep things light and positive. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are considering severing ties with someone who pushes your buttons in all the wrong ways, but is this really the right course?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to think twice about what you've planned for the week, as certain circumstances seem to have conspired against you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll be relieved to discover that someone whose intrusion you had feared is actually nowhere to be found.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The person who last gave you instructions is waiting patiently for the result of your labors -- but have you even started yet? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to be sure that everything is in its place before you unveil a project you've been working on for quite some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A minor mishap early in the week may have far-reaching repercussions. Be sure to take steps to protect yourself and those in your care. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone is expecting more from you than you are used to, but you may be eager to try doing everything he or she asks -- and then some.