ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You mustn't argue with those who are calling the shots. Your turn will come, and you'll surely be ready. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll have a chance to claim victory when others expect you to come up short. You have more surprises than that one in store!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want to pay particular attention to distances both short and long. Transportation issues may arise. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll want to see just how long you can keep a rival engaged in a one-on-one encounter. The longer it lasts, the better the outcome will be for you!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your ability to take what comes and shape it to your own advantage will surely come in handy as you look both forward and back. (June 7-June 20) -- Others are buzzing about what is expected from you, but you know that it's likely to be only the beginning.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Pay particular attention to budgetary issues; as effective as it may be, what you do with your money will take some by surprise. (July 8-July 22) -- Others may warn you more than once to mind your own business, but you know how much your involvement is appreciated by a certain someone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're ready to unveil a secret weapon of sorts, but you must use caution when the time comes. Keep allies safe. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know just how to finesse yourself out of a tricky situation -- but you may only get the chance to do it once.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may cause some unanticipated reactions by doing what you had all but announced you'd do. Style counts for much. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must remember that others are watching you -- and some are trying to do precisely what you are doing. Protect your investment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll feel at home almost everywhere you go. Timing is an issue, but you can manipulate the clock just a little. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to keep in touch with someone who is able to help you avoid your darker moods. He or she wants to get a little closer, perhaps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're ready to take advantage of what someone throws your way. All you have to do is patiently await its arrival. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A run-in with someone who supposedly has your number is likely to work out to your advantage. He or she will admit defeat in time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may feel as though a complete overhaul is necessary, when in fact, a more targeted approach is likely to do the trick. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're anticipating victory, but take care that you haven't adopted an overly cavalier attitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You've been working on the setup for some time; now you're ready to start arranging the payoff for yourself and your teammates. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to dig deeper than usual into your bag of tricks in order to provide what the doctor ordered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will have to keep your eye on the ball all week long. Others will be doing all they can to distract you, but you must stay focused. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A minor bobble early in the week is likely to give the advantage to one of your competitors -- if only for a day or two.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're going to have to be ready for any opportunity as it arises. You have every reason to expect a positive outcome. (March 6-March 20) -- Others are concerned about you, but you can put them at ease by demonstrating how readily you can complete assigned tasks at home and at work.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will have the chance to open a whole new door in your mind when you encounter the unexpected. Don't be afraid! (April 5-April 19) -- You may have the chance to wear many hats, and in the process you'll discover your niche and head off on a journey of discovery.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find your load lightened. Your inner self is likely to speak to your conscious self with more energy. (May 6-May 20) -- Self-awareness is the key to success. Don't do anything for which you feel you are ill-suited.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- There is a very real danger of cracking under pressure unless you strengthen that part of yourself that will be challenged. (June 7-June 20) -- Your subconscious will keep you from doing or saying anything that could put you in real danger, but it's still possible to offend.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Strengthen your outer shell, and you will be able to resist most everything that comes your way. Inner strength matters, too. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to be taken down memory lane by someone who holds the key to something you've long kept locked.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be introduced to someone who has much in common with you, but through the first part of the week, your reaction may be a negative one. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're in no position to tell others what they should or should not do; focus instead on your own personal rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The fabric of time may be torn by someone who doesn't respect your place in the scheme of things. This presents a certain mystery. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may feel unprepared for a certain undertaking; your training may be minimal, but a natural talent is revealed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Don't stop believing in that which got you where you are. Others may turn to you for advice and personal assistance. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself juggling happiness and sadness; both emotions are linked to the same recent event.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to get advice from someone much younger than you about something you know much more about, but it's advice worth taking! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're going to accompany someone into dangerous territory before the week is out, and your window of escape will be narrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The question of whether something is actually magic or not will compel you to explore an issue you've avoided in the past. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can enjoy yourself more than expected if you allow yourself time to let go of things that are burdensome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may want to try something entirely new, but a warning may keep you from revving up when the time comes. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself becoming angry when a friend or loved one persists in holding a grudge. Don't let the past rule you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The simplest functions may become more difficult than usual because of a misunderstanding that affects your overall timing. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A friend or family member may introduce you to something that becomes an ongoing fascination.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may renew an old relationship, thanks to an encounter with a third party who knows what's really going on. (March 6-March 20) -- You may falter once when others are expecting you to act with confidence. You will learn much about yourself as a result.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There is much good to be uncovered even as you deal with a seemingly cloudy outlook. Not everything is as it appears. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll want to clear your path before heading out in a new direction. This may take more time than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Questions of security and financial solvency are likely to be ever-present. You will want to explore even unusual options. (May 6-May 20) -- That which is rare or yet undiscovered will be of great interest to you. You can enjoy experimentation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're working on a plan that may take more time than anticipated to put in motion -- you must account for unseen variables. (June 7-June 20) -- You're likely to receive assistance from an unfamiliar source. You'll want to decipher a rather cryptic message.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're spending too much time and energy trying to do something that will gain you little. It's time to devise a new strategy. (July 8-July 22) -- You and a rival are both preparing for a showdown of sorts, but you may have a surprise in store.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You mustn't confuse your message with details that are not directly pertinent. Make things simple and straightforward. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're unlikely to accept an offer extended by someone who claims to have your best interests at heart. Something else is going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll see and hear things that change your outlook in a significant way even though much is not overt, but merely suggestion. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must concentrate on the bottom line as an important personal phase begins to wind down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Focus on what you have done before, and you'll discover what it is you must try to do in the coming days and weeks. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A solution you might never have considered before is likely to appear much more viable. Trust in trial and error.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must approach your problems one at a time and work on them with no more than the tools actually required. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can mount an aggressive campaign and achieve your goals by going not around, but through, the current problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be called upon to make a sacrifice. Even though it seems insignificant at first, it will mean much later. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's important to keep your duty squarely in mind as you deal with several distractions. Stay on task.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your best bet is to join forces with someone you might have stood against in the past. New circumstances require a new strategy. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A minor error has you scrambling to undo unexpected consequences, but you can't do this entirely on your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may feel that you are ready to move on to something else, but you won't be able to until a loose end is tied up. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can demonstrate a great deal of inner strength, and many will choose to follow you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The only way to get things done is to lead the way for those who are charged with helping you. Don't second-guess yourself. (March 6-March 20) -- Your ability to do what others cannot will win you a great deal of attention and praise -- and perhaps some criticism, too.