ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's important for you to know precisely where you are headed, not just how you will get there. Be focused and specific. (April 5-April 19) -- Your tendency will be to do certain things in rather old-fashioned ways, but not everyone will appreciate what it is you're really trying to accomplish.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to retrace your steps toward midweek in order to make a conscious link between the past, present and future. (May 6-May 20) -- Any obstacles you face are there for a reason, and it's one you can uncover if you look hard enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may discover that not everyone is supporting you equally. Some around you may actually prefer a different game plan! (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be tempted to compare yourself to someone you admire, but this week's developments may skew things in his or her favor temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may discover that something you've been doing for quite some time really isn't good for you or others. Make a change! (July 8-July 22) -- You must be more realistic about what you want and how you will acquire it. Be prepared to accept certain restrictions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Don't put off that which can and should be done. It will be a busy few days, but you'll be glad you went to the trouble. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's a good week to open your home to those who have assisted you in your efforts of late. The social scene can bring you much more than mere relaxation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not likely to say no to those who are asking you to go above and beyond, since you know you will come through! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's a busy week, but you can do much to prepare for a coming lull in the action. Family members are eager for a reunion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It may fall to you to take charge of a situation that you must study carefully to understand. Others need to follow your rules! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to make a few quick internal adjustments before you can progress according to plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be facing one or two stubborn obstacles that mean you're in for some slow going. You may ask who is in charge. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're facing a bigger responsibility than expected. Someone close to you is relying on you in a new way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The position you find yourself in reveals much that was formerly hidden from view, but this brings with it certain dangers. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to be much clearer when it comes to demonstrating what you stand for -- and why.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not fully appreciate what lies before you until someone who has been in your shoes shares his or her experiences with you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The true meaning of a certain situation lies deep beneath the surface, but you'll uncover it if you are persistent and patient.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Something may be weighing on you. Explore options that allow you to let go of a burden you've been hanging on to for quite a while. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll come to a deeper appreciation of another's situation, thanks to a surprise encounter that reveals the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're relying a great deal on those working with you, but you may be expecting more from them than they can deliver. (March 6-March 20) -- You're going to have to face the truth head-on, without flinching. What you discover can give you strength and stature.

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.