ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have to engage in abbreviated preparation, as things start very quickly and pick up speed much faster than usual. (April 5-April 19) -- What you are not aware of can in fact put you in great peril, at least professionally. Keep rivals in plain sight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may fall victim to the kind of shortsightedness that you have previously condemned in others. Is this really fair? (May 6-May 20) -- How you express yourself makes a big difference in all things; take care not to come off as intrusive!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have to step up and match someone you consider to be an overachiever; you can do it, but you must plan ahead. (June 7-June 20) -- The quality of your work will not be in doubt, but you may have to work harder than usual to keep yourself going at a steady pace.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Someone is likely to get under your skin, forcing you to confront a certain issue from which you've recently been hiding. (July 8-July 22) -- Your ability to "get over it" will serve you well. No hurts or insults should last too long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You've been trying to manage things under another's authority for long enough. You'll get a chance to break out on your own. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You begin to realize the fruits of recent labors -- and the cost of a recent decision, as well. Be ready for action!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't do things quite the way others do. This is widely acknowledged, yet you may encounter some resistance. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You have the ability to overcome almost any obstacle, provided you don't slow down and let circumstances take over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be able to take your mind off of certain developments far from home, sensing that they will prove important to you soon. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What happens near you will demand attention, but you must also pay attention to subtle developments far afield.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're eager to see what someone has in store for you, but you may have to play the waiting game throughout much of the week. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll be afforded brief glimpses of the way things could be, and you're eager to begin working toward that ideal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You needn't make any major sacrifices, but you can smooth the way for something important if you're willing to compromise. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Now is the time for you to put certain secret plans into motion. You can give someone an unexpected good time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be yearning for something a bit more "old fashioned" throughout the week, as a reaction to something new that comes your way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can gain the upper hand, but you must do it in a way that doesn't appear too aggressive. Don't turn off your supporters!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll learn a thing or two about first impressions as the week opens, and that will set the tone for much that follows. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have the chance to free yourself from many of the restrictions against which you have been fighting for quite some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must take care that you don't overstep your bounds as you follow your instincts and try to move things forward. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not realize how others are reacting to you; a friend will keep you from making a major error.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You and a partner may have to put your heads together to solve a logistical puzzle before your workweek really gets underway. (April 5-April 19) -- If at first you don't succeed, you'll want to vary your approach in order to come up with a new and more workable plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be asking questions that no one is able to answer -- at least not without investigating all circumstances further. (May 6-May 20) -- You may want to invite others to view your work before finalizing anything. You can bet there will be alterations to make.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can feel much more at home as the week closes if you approach a new situation with confidence and arrange things to your liking. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have to come up with a new approach as you engineer a project that has never been attempted before -- at least not on your watch.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will want to consider taking a different route to reach a familiar destination. Creativity can help you avoid danger. (July 8-July 22) -- What appears to be something you cannot influence proves to be nothing of the kind. You can have your way!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Others are likely to come to you for just the kind of assistance and guidance that you can give -- and that you enjoy giving, too! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be compelled to do something you would normally avoid doing, but the long-term gains are likely to be considerable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Good humor and a positive outlook go a long way. You may be able to keep others from turning toward the dark side. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to meet one or two unusual individuals as you travel through your week, and they're likely to influence you in new ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have every reason to believe that you will prevail; your planning has been excellent, and you are ready for a challenge. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You've been facing a difficult situation with a positive attitude for quite a while, but it may begin to wear on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Taking everything that another offers is not the best course; you'll want to leave him or her with something of value. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time to get started on something you've long anticipated. You can reach a fast pace very quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to be sure that your plans are set in motion before anyone else is able to make a claim on your time or energy. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What you thought would take several days at least is likely to be completed in far less time. You already know what you want to do next!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're waiting on someone in authority to give you a little more consideration before unveiling the next step of a project. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to let someone else get the lay of the land before expecting him or her to perform at 100 percent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your ability to ease tensions and not take things quite as seriously as others do will surely serve you well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to give the powers that be some indication of what you're up to before you get the wheels turning at high speed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to split your focus between two projects that are equally important to you in the long run. (March 6-March 20) -- Others are judging you not so much on what you do, but on how you do it -- and how you react to changing circumstances.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're not likely to end the week in the position you are in as it starts. Whether you see this as good or bad depends on your attitude. (April 5-April 19) -- You may find that others are unable to avoid talking about you. Some of what you hear is patently untrue!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You needn't distract yourself with busywork; what you do must go to the heart of the matter and yield lasting results. (May 6-May 20) -- You may have to pass the time in a way that doesn't really satisfy your need to be of service to others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- How you manage your time will say much about you. Others will surely react in ways that can be to your benefit. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not understand what someone is trying to tell you at first, but the more you communicate, the clearer things become.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be eager to stake your claim to something for which you have been waiting a long time. No one is likely to object. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll spend a great deal of time organizing and reorganizing. You may uncover an important message.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll want to get certain responsibilities out of the way early in the week, leaving time for endeavors you enjoy much more. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A friend invites you to accompany him or her on a journey of discovery. It may be unclear what your role really is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- How you present yourself is even more important than how you present your ideas. You certainly want to be taken seriously, yes? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be called upon to step into a role that was not created for you, but you can acquit yourself well and enjoy yourself, too!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not care which duties you tend to first, but which ones you tend to last may actually prove quite important. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must be prepared for something to take much longer than expected. You'll find it necessary to reschedule certain appointments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A head-to-head competition heats up, and you'll find that stamina is perhaps even more important now than it ever was. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be reunited with someone who, in the past, has proven quite inspirational to you. He or she may be again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be the focus of some rather critical attention throughout the week, but you can come through it unscathed. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others will praise you for your ability to remain cool under pressure, but you know that it's really only an act; you may be quite nervous, in fact!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Pulling things into clearer focus will take more time and energy than expected -- especially where friends are concerned. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to see things the way others do; this can be both an advantage and a liability.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Take care that what you say and do are in sync with what you write. You may find that you have entered into a binding contract. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must take time when putting together your list of grievances; you want to be heard and understood.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're likely to give someone else the reason he or she has been looking for to do something that is not in the rulebook. (March 6-March 20) -- Make no mistake: Recreational endeavors can also provide you with important professional opportunities!