ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- An argument over labels and terminology is likely to spiral out of control if you're not careful to make things clear to opponents as well as allies. (April 5-April 19) -- You can embrace something new and smooth your way, or you can fight against what you do not know. The choice is yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Keep your eyes and ears open. Someone may be trying to ambush you in some way, but his or her reasons are unclear. (May 6-May 20) -- Any attempt at keeping a secret is likely to backfire; you'll want everything to be out in the open.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What appears favorable as the week opens may actually turn against you if you do nothing to keep your friends close -- and informed. (June 7-June 20) -- You can avoid humiliation by being open, honest and courteous with all who seek your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to do something that goes against your beliefs in order to promote a long-term effort that is completely heartfelt. (July 8-July 22) -- You can make a deal with someone who is usually not willing to compromise. Your ability to spot the truth pays off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be able to control things from behind the scenes, but someone is in on a secret that can weaken your position if revealed. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A genuine connection can be forged, but it will take time -- and some careful negotiation. The results may surprise you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can expand your commitment to a certain cause, but now is not the time to change how things are done. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Balance gives you what you need. A friend or loved one is willing to promote an idea that is just now ready to be shared.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you do on your own can provide you with a great deal of confidence and comfort, but be careful not to skip a step. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you may not be willing to tell you everything you need to know. This means you'll have to investigate on your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It will be essential for you to meet all requirements before you can begin to reap the benefits of your efforts. Don't skirt the rules! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may want more than one expert opinion before making any decision that cannot be unmade. Certainty is the key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can protect those around you better than usual simply by being present. It's time to put their needs ahead of your own. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll begin to get back a little of what you've given, but you may still wonder what it's all really about.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be surprised by what is possible if you just get out of your own way. You won't have to force anything! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Routine can provide you with a certain level of comfort. You'll want to avoid anything that requires a dramatic adjustment on your part.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have become a target of sorts, so you must employ greater care than usual, especially if travel is in the picture. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Something that is little known to you as the week opens will be very familiar to you as it closes. Keep up with developments!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be called upon to explain your actions, but when you make clear both your motives and methods, all will be well. (March 6-March 20) -- You should be able to keep things moving at a steady pace without applying yourself any more than usual, but avoid complacency!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You know just where you belong, but you may not know how to get there. You'll spot a sign or two in your travels. (April 5-April 19) -- Keep your eyes open for any indication that things are looking up, and that your odds are improving.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can generate more income, perhaps -- but not immediately. It's time to think more economically; someone else may show you the way. (May 6-May 20) -- You don't need anyone to step in and do things for you, but you do need a little advice -- and maybe a pep talk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone who knows you very well is likely to be quite understanding and sympathetic toward your current situation. You can reveal all. (June 7-June 20) -- You may discover that the due dates you've been working toward are sooner than expected. Pick up the pace!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to make a promise or two that will leave you beholden to someone, but a key personal problem is likely to be solved. (July 8-July 22) -- Others may not understand the situation you are in, but the advice they give can be used to sort through key issues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You know how to do more than you realize. You're likely to stumble upon an opportunity to demonstrate this to yourself and others. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone who is usually quite unwilling to offer praise may seek you out and offer it -- and it's something you may long remember.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may think that you have all the time in the world, but this is not the case. This week you must use every moment as efficiently as possible. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You have quite a support structure all around you. All you have to do is take advantage of it, and ask for what you need!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Morning hours can be your most productive throughout this busy week. Be sure that others are not waiting on you to finish their own work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be gravitating toward someone who shares more than your outlook. Together you can accomplish something quite remarkable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- If it appears too good to be true, then it probably is. You'll want to be dealing in reality, not fantasy! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may discover that someone with whom you've carried on a long-term feud is ready, like you, to call it quits and make things better all around.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you have in mind may not be immediately possible, but it's a goal worth working toward. Lay the groundwork. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can turn the mediocre into something special, and others are sure to come back for more when the time arrives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The technical support you were expecting may not materialize, leaving you to solve a problem the old-fashioned way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find that someone is forcing your hand, compelling you to reach out to another for counsel and hands-on assistance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be seeing things through a distorted lens during the first part of the week, leading you to a false but temporary conclusion. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Those around you are willing to give you the support you need, but they're not likely to whitewash the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others may be sympathetic to your plight, but they can't solve the problem for you. You must dig deep and be creative. (March 6-March 20) -- You cannot compel another to trust you, but you can trust that he or she will complete a job as promised. It's a matter of faith.

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.