ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The simplest thing -- a look, a gesture, a word -- can send you in an unexpected direction. Keep track of all developments. (April 5-April 19) -- The way you react to the unexpected will speak volumes, and those near you will be able to help you adjust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You and a partner can work on a problem from two separate angles and come to the same conclusion by week's end. Share all information. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not be able to drop what you are doing to tend to a recurring personal situation, but the time will come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't have to let interruptions keep you from reaching your goals. Your ability to juggle your affairs serves you well. (June 7-June 20) -- You're likely to receive assistance from someone who knows what you're going through, even if you don't ask for it.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to make choices that open doors to more choices; don't limit yourself by favoring only the obvious. (July 8-July 22) -- You mustn't pretend to know what someone else is going through, but you can surely be there to help when help is asked for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Others will notice that look in your eye; you have something going on that you don't want them to know about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can offer much in the way of advice and counsel, but hands-on, material assistance isn't your cup of tea.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You will benefit from taking a second look at a certain key issue. Family members are aware of your current difficulties. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Not everything should be taken at face value, but not everything has a hidden meaning, either. Trust your instincts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Others may pretend, but you have to play honestly and openly. Any attempt at deception is likely to backfire on you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You already know what it's like to deal with a stubborn situation, and one of the most stubborn is soon to arise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Don't abandon existing strategies; instead, make a few subtle changes that increase efficiency and productivity. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in a difficult position that promises no easy way out. Try adopting a more stoic attitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You won't be able to avoid attracting attention, but you can avoid falling prey to those who would try to derail you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You will be introduced to a new situation that requires you to learn something very quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Questions that seem the most complex will be answered in the simplest possible ways. Do what you can to avoid the rumor mill. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Though the week may open on a negative note, you can turn things around quickly and make the best of all developments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- See if you can talk someone else into accompanying you into the lion's den. The odds favor a cooperative effort. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're not likely to be as well off as you were at the end of last week, but this needn't dissuade you from planned endeavors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A realistic approach is recommended. Don't let anyone tell you that things are not as they seem to be; your senses are keen! (March 6-March 20) -- Everyone around you knows what you bring to the table, and all are eager to have you take a more active role.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your ability to foresee events will come in handy, but use caution! You're not going to want to reveal everything, surely. (April 5-April 19) -- The person who calls the shots will want you to take a position of increased responsibility. Be ready!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble staying out of your own way for a while as you try to get your ducks in a row. Streamline your approach! (May 6-May 20) -- You may be forced to allot less time to a pressing personal problem because of increased responsibility in the workplace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Others are more than willing to give you the time you need to finish what you've set out to do. You must do yourself the same courtesy! (June 7-June 20) -- You may feel as though all eyes are on you, and indeed, your actions are likely to attract a great deal of attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may feel as though you're not yet ready to unveil the fruits of your labor, and you may have to renegotiate contract terms accordingly. (July 8-July 22) -- It may seem as though the time has never been better for a certain once-in-a-lifetime effort. Gather your forces!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your abilities will shine, but someone with whom you are working closely may not appreciate your efforts -- or your subtle persuasion. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to explain something in terms that are far less than flattering -- but you'll reveal a truth that should be known.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're likely to discover that something you've underestimated is actually worth much more than the sum of its parts. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're waiting for that good news to come, but you have much more to address in the interim. Don't let a moment pass you by!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find it more difficult than usual to arrange personal business, due to special circumstances. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must share information freely as you receive it, or you're not likely to make the kind of progress you're counting on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone else may be promoting an idea far more aggressively than you are, so you must ensure that he or she doesn't steal your thunder. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself in an ongoing situation that requires you to use a great deal of self-restraint.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may come perilously close to breaking a promise, but a clever manipulation of your schedule should prevent it. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to be thinking -- and acting -- for a great many others. Be sure to employ your 360-degree awareness!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your focus should be on what you have to accomplish by a certain deadline this week; don't let another's demands distract you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can help another see the truth about him- or herself -- and you're likely to receive a very surprising thank you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A friend reaches out to you from afar, giving you good reason to break with tradition and take some surprising action. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to realize that someone you've long looked up to isn't all that far above you, after all!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're going to have to work harder than usual to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working toward the same goal. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll discover that someone who has been critical of your work in the past is now more than a loyal supporter.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll receive instructions that are not negotiable. You must be willing to speak up when your own belief system is threatened. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone is willing to grant you more than expected. Is this a sign that recent chilly relations are thawing?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're not about to hand over secrets to someone else. Guard them carefully, even though others know what they entail. (May 6-May 20) -- The difference between professional and amateur will be made quite clear to you as you attempt to raise the bar.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will recognize a certain opportunity before anyone else, but will you be ready to take advantage of it first? (June 7-June 20) -- You're ready to commit to something you've been considering for quite some time, but a friend or loved one comes to you with a few more questions.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can learn a lot even as you focus on fun and games. How you play says a lot about you that someone else needs to know. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll be asking yourself if you've done everything possible to ensure a certain outcome. The question contains its own answer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A misunderstanding mustn't be allowed to develop into a lasting rift. Set your pride aside and give another the benefit of the doubt. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may sense that not everyone is supportive of your current efforts, but you will feel compelled to bring certain tasks to fruition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You and a friend will be more in tune than ever before, and the resulting progress will take others by surprise. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though you are on your own, when in fact you have an ally who is ready to step in and assist at any moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Hoping that a certain problem will simply go away is futile at best -- and quite possibly dangerous as well. You must take action! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- There is not likely to be any disagreement about what must be done. How it must be done is something else again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others may be more willing than you to disturb the status quo; your reasoning is sound, but somewhat too limiting. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to look more deeply into a certain personal issue, but a loved one may not give you the support you seek.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A conflict arises when your ideas clash with those of a competitor and things heat up very quickly. Watch what you say! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have doubts about what is possible given current time constraints, but you're willing to give it a go, nonetheless.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's time to follow up on something that was a major concern some time ago. Signs point to a coming opportunity you must not miss. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can do much to improve your state of mind -- the sooner, the better. Avoid guilt or self-pity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may want to leave what you know behind and journey into uncharted territory. Even then, the memories will be thick. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A previously unknown connection between you and another is revealed. What you do about it will be quite telling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your goals may clash with those of another, but not for long. You'll learn much that enables you to take the high road. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not likely to get far on your own, and it will be very important for you to choose just the right companions.