ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Self-awareness goes hand in hand with self-control, as both are necessary components of a successful endeavor. (April 5-April 19) -- You have the wit necessary to out-joke almost anyone, but it's perhaps the more serious situations in which you will shine most brightly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Comparing yourself to someone who has little in common with you is unwise and can only lead to disappointment or self-deception. (May 6-May 20) -- You begin by joking with a friend or loved one, but things may take a sudden, serious turn toward midweek. Be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not know just how you are being interpreted until it is too late, and you're in a situation you cannot easily control. (June 7-June 20) -- Those who have been against you in the past are likely to come out in favor of an idea that you champion. Things are turning around!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Focus on the problem at hand, and don't let anyone tell you that you can ignore that which is clearly evident to you. (July 8-July 22) -- You may feel as though you are one against many. Indeed, the odds, to start with, are not in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can learn a great deal from the way someone else combines business and pleasure -- though your way will be somewhat different. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're nearing a turning point, and you must prepare to make a decision that everyone recognizes as being quite difficult.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's a good week to catch up with someone who has been out of the picture for a while. He or she will be relying on you in a special way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Though you may be disappointed at first, what comes your way can eventually exceed your expectations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can only do your best. After that, you're going to have to rely on someone else to complete a project to your satisfaction. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're not willing to let go of an issue that has only recently come to prominence, but which is not entirely applicable anymore.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll have to work harder and faster than others to ensure that you don't trip over any loose ends in the weeks to come. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A serious issue evolves from a situation that began as nothing more than a game of sorts. A loved one is puzzled.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The behavior of someone in your inner circle may be puzzling to you throughout much of the week. You may have to mount an intervention. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can make a great deal of sense out of developments that confuse others. You have a unique take on what happens.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Prepare yourself for something you know is coming -- though you may find that you've actually been misinterpreting signs all along. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What usually provides you with inspiration may have little to offer -- but you can prevail, nonetheless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Others are willing to jump on the bandwagon and work toward a goal that is important to you -- but only for a limited amount of time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to weather a good deal of criticism for a while if you insist on continuing down your current path. It'll pay off later!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your routine may be altered somewhat as a loved one comes to you with a need that is best fulfilled immediately. Don't delay. (March 6-March 20) -- Your personal brand of leadership should certainly be enough to win the day on more than one occasion.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You want a change, but you're going to have to deal with a familiar problem before you can cut loose and alter your course. (April 5-April 19) -- The same old methods seem to be working for you, but you may be hurting someone in the process. Be more careful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll need to make certain cuts in order to balance your personal budget. This has been coming for quite a while. (May 6-May 20) -- You've been playing by the rules, but they don't seem to be favoring you right now. Avoid the temptation to flout them, however!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're ready to address certain issues that simply cannot be ignored. You've spotted an iniquity that must be corrected. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be feeling unusually powerful, but there's always someone who can overtake you if you aren't careful.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're tired of just talking about certain key issues. You can begin to take positive action that really makes a difference. (July 8-July 22) -- It may seem to you that the harder you work, the less you gain. You should be able to turn things around.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're eager to see where someone else may lead you, but take care that you don't give up every bit of your independence. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may recognize that what you've been doing in the past hasn't been leading you where you want to go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An important discovery helps you see things the way they really are. You'll want to share what you've learned with someone in your care. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've been inspired lately by someone who has been able to do the impossible, but certain dangers are revealed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be invited back into the fold, but there are certain compromises you're going to want to reach. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may encounter one or two curiosities that have you considering taking a path that you've avoided in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're ready for a close race, and you're likely to get one! Indeed, your closest competitor seems to know something you don't. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The harder you work on the basics, the more likely you'll be to come out on top. You needn't complicate matters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Now is no time to shrink from the big ideas. Others will flock to you, but only if you speak your mind. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can deliver the goods, but you must be willing to take a few knocks from the critics as you go about your business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must take care that you don't come across as defensive. You will encounter a great deal of excitement everywhere you go. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Many are willing to step up and do for you what you cannot do for yourself, but you must make the need known in the first place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will want to stay at least one step ahead of the competition at all times. Anyone who underestimates you will be sorry! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have to work harder than expected to get only routine results. Not all circumstances favor your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're coming to a conclusion that may frighten you at first, but persistence can overcome any serious obstacles. (March 6-March 20) -- You're tempted to change course, but one thing in particular keeps you in the game for at least a little while longer.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can demonstrate a willingness to try almost anything. Such bravado will win you the admiration of a certain someone. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll want to be early, never late. If you can be in the vanguard, not the rear, you won't be denied!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can rely on routine to see you through when things get chaotic. When everything is in its place, you have the advantage. (May 6-May 20) -- You can expect to be interrupted several times, as many will want to know what you are up to and what it really means.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- While you don't want to be improvising, a certain amount of experimentation will be necessary before you hit on the right course. (June 7-June 20) -- Distractions abound, but you'll be able to get things done because you are working in your comfort zone.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The admiration you feel for someone who has shown you the ropes is likely to be returned to you doubly, much to your surprise. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to set things down in writing, so that you are sure to remember key details when asked to recount them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're willing to do more than you had signed on for, but you don't want to find yourself in a wholly unfamiliar environment. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can learn much from someone who has walked a path similar to the one you're on. Pay attention to the little things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're counting the days before you are able to free yourself of a certain restriction imposed some time ago. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Once you say yes, you're committed -- so be sure you can live with that before you respond to an unusual proposition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not feel quite at home among those with whom you have much in common, even though you are working and playing at a high level. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will be more aware of your surroundings than usual, especially in the darker corners that are usually overlooked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Take your time, and don't let circumstances speed things up against your will. You must maintain constant control. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not know whether someone is being wholly sincere with you until the weekend rolls around, at which time everything should be clear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll have time to get certain details taken care of before someone throws you a curve and changes everything. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to give yourself a little extra time to do things that usually take minimal thought, for not everything is as it seems.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You don't want to find yourself wandering in unfamiliar or dangerous territory; stick to the path, and watch for landmarks. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have the chance to try something you've not tried before, and you'll have more than one opportunity to get it right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The trust issues you've had with a certain someone are likely to evaporate, and the result is a very productive partnership. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Sharing a secret can propel you into uncharted territory with someone who is eager to know even more about you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Many will rely on you for more than mere know-how. The fact that you carry all the resources you need is surely a plus! (March 6-March 20) -- The gravitational pull exerted by someone who has his or her eye on you may seem irresistible, but you should only let it pull you so close.