ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may need to arm yourself with all manner of evidence so that others will take you seriously and give you the road. (April 5-April 19) -- You're eager to enjoy a little time to yourself, but it's not likely to be yours until your work is done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to work with someone who doesn't understand how much time it takes to get things right. This can be frustrating! (May 6-May 20) -- You may need to interrupt yourself on several occasions to ensure that everything is progressing properly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The more you worry over a task or problem, the more energy you will needlessly expend. Stay focused on doing the work! (June 7-June 20) -- You're still waiting for some information that is key to your decision-making. It may be time to force the issue.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find that it is better for you to get an earlier start than usual each day -- and that may well be early, indeed! (July 8-July 22) -- Someone you've known for quite some time offers you a lifeline of sorts. Grab it, and you'll enjoy a rejuvenating opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're eager to see what waits for you around the next corner or over the next hill, but first you have to get there! Be patient. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The kind of salvation you're looking for may not be available just yet. You must keep working away in the same old vein for a while.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You keep thinking you can put the finishing touches on a project, but technical problems keep holding you back. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may wonder if others are as willing as you are to do what is necessary. Proof will come to you in an unusual fashion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- If you find yourself at cross-purposes with someone, call a halt to all related activities until the problem is sorted out. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not have the luxury of stepping back from a problem to think it through objectively, so take all necessary precautions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel as though you're being expected to do things the hard way. Indeed, the easy road seems to be closed to you! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can shed light on an issue that no one else seems to appreciate for its importance and timeliness. You may be vindicated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Others are likely to see things your way only after you spend a good deal of time setting up a vivid demonstration. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A collaborative effort falls flat, but not because of anything you do. This doesn't mean it won't succeed at a later date.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You mustn't think that you can predict the future with any greater accuracy than usual. You're simply getting lucky! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Much may seem upside-down and backward to you. Take the time to sort out what you know from what you don't.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Getting things done may depend on your ability to persuade others to do the right things at just the right times. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You needn't worry that a trusted ally will tire of giving you the assistance you need. He or she is in it for the long haul.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It may not take as long to perform assigned tasks as you had expected, but those you choose for yourself are more complicated! (March 6-March 20) -- You're not willing to lower your standards simply because things have gotten difficult. You'll stay the course!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It will all come down to being yourself. Others may try to force you into an uncomfortable mold, but it's not likely to happen. (April 5-April 19) -- Your care for those under you will be demonstrated in an unusual way. You're not about to let them down!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can pick up the pace, but you mustn't endanger those around you. You may have to make a certain personal sacrifice. (May 6-May 20) -- You can work with others to ensure that what you have worked so hard to build isn't taken from you. Stand your ground, by all means.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to uncover some information that has you working toward a brand-new goal, but certain key benefits remain constant. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll need to invest in a certain plan in a way that tells others that you're in it for keeps. Don't hedge your bets.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can take advantage of some downtime to get something done that would otherwise be hanging over you all week long. (July 8-July 22) -- You're becoming more concerned about a situation that others are ignoring. You can take the lead and show everyone what must be done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll receive a great many messages that require immediate response, but sometimes someone will have to wait. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can take advantage of an unforeseen opportunity, and with a little assistance, you can rise to the top very quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's your turn. When all is said and done, you'll be able to point to a certain constant as a major comfort. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others will be supportive of your hard work, but no one is likely to support an idea that you don't back wholeheartedly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have trouble rearranging your schedule to accommodate a new assignment, but it's really just a matter of priority, isn't it? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- First impressions can truly make all the difference. After that, everything may actually be quite routine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must be willing to devote a certain amount of time to a problem that is not of your making. Others see you as their savior. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have overstated your case recently. You'll be in a position to demonstrate the reality of the situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can't afford to skip any steps that might put you across the finish line. And don't take any shortcuts with safety! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find the obstacles that lie in your path to be more daunting than usual, but you can surely pull yourself together and overcome them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- No one is likely to tell you how to do things, though you may be beholden to one who has taught you much in the past. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others may not see your behavior as selfless, but the fact is that you're doing almost everything for someone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may become engaged in a struggle that requires you to take risks that are much bigger than usual. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- That which speaks to your nobler instincts will be worth your time and effort; avoid anything that seems somehow ignoble.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your reputation can survive a major threat, provided that all you do comes from the heart. Being genuine is everything. (March 6-March 20) -- You've been waiting long enough for word from afar. You may have to act without it and simply hope for the best.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may discover a new and potentially lasting attachment to a whole set of ideas that are only now coming to the fore. (April 5-April 19) -- Though you are facing a situation that does not favor your instinctive approach, you can surely alter your behavior to improve the odds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may begin the week a bit off balance, but you can regain your accustomed stance and forge ahead with confidence in a day or two. (May 6-May 20) -- It would be foolish to deny something that is quite obvious to everyone around you. Instead, you can evolve with the times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find it necessary to do something that brings you no immediate pleasure, in order to secure pleasure later on. (June 7-June 20) -- You may come to the conclusion that you are merely adrift and in need of some direction. Aim for consistency, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're in no mood for any kind of affectation; you want to proceed in a way that is honest, open and down-to-earth. (July 8-July 22) -- You are more ready for what is about to happen than you could possibly imagine, and your demeanor proves it. When the time comes to act, act!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It may fall to you to do something no one else wants to do, but you know that it is necessary, and you will proceed in a proper fashion. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're about to begin a journey that can bring you a great deal of satisfaction -- provided you're willing to learn about yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can unite a great many under a common banner, but where you will end up may be a mystery until you find yourself there. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others are likely to look to you for the kind of guidance that you, too, are seeking. You can do a lot of good for many of them, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Time spent with family and loved ones can ease your inner tensions considerably. Your conduct sends a certain message. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're not the first -- or the last -- to face impending events with a certain trepidation. Your mettle will be tested.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're not after prominence, but rather consistency -- whether alone or with others. Your compatriots pledge themselves anew. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may receive advice from an elder that defies your particular brand of logic. You must work toward a compromise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can surely succeed at anything you attempt, but it is important to put yourself in the right place at the right time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others may not appreciate your headstrong approach, but you recognize the need to forge ahead undaunted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must be willing to acknowledge what everyone else already has, and act accordingly. It's time to assemble a team. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as impressed with the results of your efforts as others are. Perhaps you are expecting a bit too much?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Things may get off to a rather rocky start, but by trusting your instincts, you can surely acquit yourself well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to work your way through the crowds unscathed will surely get you to your destination.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A humorous, lighthearted approach can work wonders. Others, whether intentionally or not, will follow suit. (March 6-March 20) -- You can work with another quite well, easing him or her out of emotional doldrums. You can combine authority and dignity.