ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be asked to explain yourself, so be sure that you know just what you have done, and why. (April 5-April 19) -- The more knowledgeable you are about certain key topics, the more you can impress someone who is in a position to support you when the need arises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It's a good time for you to charge ahead and attempt something you have been shying away from for quite some time. The odds are in your favor. (May 6-May 20) -- Follow the rules, and you are likely to find that your coffers are fuller than expected when all is said and done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've been trying to force a square peg into a round hole lately, and that's not going to work out for you as you may hope. (June 7-June 20) -- Working with someone to achieve a collaborative victory can prove satisfying, provided you keep your emotions in check along the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've got more on your plate than you had anticipated, and some of it must be dealt with before any progress can be made. (July 8-July 22) -- Focusing on the way things have been done in the past only makes you a slave to outdated methods; it's time to be more innovative!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Give yourself a little more time than usual to accomplish something routine, and you'll have more time later on for surprises. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It may be time for you to take a crack at something that others have not been able to do. You have a hunch that might just pay off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are capable of doing quality work, but you may not be feeling inspired. It's time to talk to a certain someone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You want to get to the bottom of a situation that arose when someone else started telling you what you should or should not do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The cost of something is likely to surprise you, prompting you to look closely at some unlikely alternatives. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The week begins on a note of high expectation. You can fulfill that expectation if you keep things on an even keel as a storm approaches.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your personal situation keeps you from seeing someone in the proper light -- but only temporarily. Soon you'll know what's going on. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself drifting slowly toward a horizon that promises both danger and a handsome payoff.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be required to keep up with someone who does things in a very different way -- and your methods may have to change as a result. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have a great deal of confidence in your abilities, but circumstances may make things more difficult than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can get certain things done in a rapid-fire manner early in the week, but later on those same things take much more time. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're on the verge of a discovery that could change everything for you. You may have to spend more to make more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Keep your eye on those in the lead, and assess their progress even as you assess your own. Something doesn't seem quite right. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Comparing yourself to another may only cause frustration and doubt. You must have faith in your instincts and abilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can do something routine in half the time it usually takes, but you must do it at precisely the right moment. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone you look up to is likely to give you a vote of confidence. You can accomplish more than expected, albeit in unusual ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What happens early in the week is likely to be most important to you. You mustn't think that the best is yet to come. (April 5-April 19) -- This week is likely to be quite unusual in many ways, but there is a current of normalcy running through it that allows you to remain balanced.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll find yourself at the epicenter of activity that can have a profound impact -- on you, your family and others with whom you share the most. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be considered an outsider by some, but others are willing to give you the support you seek.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Speculation may swirl as the week opens, but you can do much to set minds at ease when you take center stage and bring your plans to life. (June 7-June 20) -- You aren't likely to be viewed as a major player early on, but later in the week, you will prove yourself someone to be reckoned with.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can bring a great deal of enthusiasm to endeavors that have lost their hold over some. You may kick off something new, as well! (July 8-July 22) -- Others will be looking to you to lead the charge, but you may not feel up to the task. You can be an adviser, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Something you've worked on over the years is reaching its maturity, and the time has come to give it some serious attention. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You have much to offer, but the timing has to be right. You are willing to wait until you're in a better position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may want to put your hat in the ring, but the project you are interested in is not ready to be unveiled just yet. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are more outspoken about certain personal issues than usual. The responses you get may surprise you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There's no reason to feel guilty about what transpires, as you have done everything possible to remain right and true. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The vision you have for the immediate future will catch on with those who have been on the outskirts for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not know what you are capable of doing, but you do know that you want to be where everyone is giving it their all. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your beliefs are likely to clash with those of another who shares not only your outlook, but your abilities as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have less time to complete certain tasks than you had anticipated. Prioritize, and brook no interference. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself at the top of the heap in some respect, and this gives you a bit more power than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are ready to trust a friend or co-worker with a secret that you've been keeping for quite some time. Events take a strange turn. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You want to see others involve themselves on a deeper level with affairs that you can influence personally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to surround yourself with those who will not only support you, but tell you the truth as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're keenly interested in an opportunity that has only recently arisen. You can take the time to explore it carefully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're in need of some expert counsel, but at the same time, you're not ready to trust the experts completely. It's a dilemma! (March 6-March 20) -- You want to forge a partnership with someone who understands your unusual point of view. You'll have a few good options.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Treat yourself well, and don't be tempted to take one step further than you must. Conserving energy is essential. (April 5-April 19) -- You're likely to be distracted as the week opens, but after a few days you should be able to focus squarely on what must be accomplished.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may think that you've been true to your word, but you must do at least one more thing for a friend or loved one. (May 6-May 20) -- Though there may be no genuine emergencies, you are likely to feel as though certain things must be done "right now" on several occasions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may begin the week feeling uncertain and hesitant, but events transpire that give you a new dose of confidence and enthusiasm. (June 7-June 20) -- A quicker pace is required, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to each new development as it arises.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have trouble grappling with familiar issues that have assumed a new and increased importance. Instincts take you only so far. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be striving to uncover something that has been obscure for too long. The big picture gives you many important clues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Just when you thought you could call a major project complete, someone throws a wrench in the works and requires you to rethink certain aspects. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know how to collaborate quite effectively, but you're likely to want to go it alone for some reason.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to rely on an underling to fix a problem that has arisen because you were unable to see the forest for the trees! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The exploratory or experimental phase of a project is coming to an end. You must make certain concrete moves.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you wear, how you present yourself and the way you speak to others will all have a major impact on your success. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you have been making progress very quickly, but you know that you still have a long way to go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your keen awareness of certain harsh realities will keep you from making plans or decisions that cannot pan out. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may require a dose of realism before you are able to progress as planned. Someone knows how to open your eyes to what lies ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're looking forward to the way something will end, but there is much to tend to before the curtain falls. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to see things both realistically and idealistically will serve you well. You can make someone's dream come true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Trust the substance of your message to carry you forward; you needn't add a great deal of embellishment. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be trying to advance yourself in a way that only seems to work against you. This complex phase passes soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will be looking out for someone who has only recently kindled your affection. Things are changing from the inside out. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- In order to be heard, you must not only find the right time to express yourself, but choose just the right words as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be making daily adjustments to an important project all week long. Someone you look up to provides encouragement. (March 6-March 20) -- No one is likely to stand in your way, but you may find yourself unable to move forward as you had planned.