ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- That which seems simplest may actually affect you more strongly than anything else -- for good or ill. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll discern a pattern that has you rethinking your overall approach. Perhaps things will be easier than you had supposed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're waiting for word of another's activities before you swing into action yourself. What you hear will determine how fast you must move. (May 6-May 20) -- You can solve a problem simply by giving it enough time. You needn't try any groundbreaking new strategy -- yet.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Give someone a chance. The more generous you are with your time and energy, the more you will be rewarded in the end. (June 7-June 20) -- You may feel like throwing caution to the wind as the week opens, but look before you leap! Certain dangers are simply too much for you right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Part of your assignment will be to wait until the time is just right to set someone else's plans in motion. Be patient. (July 8-July 22) -- Your ability to channel someone's intentions will serve you well as you perform his or her duties when your turn comes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can count on an old friend to give you just the opportunity you've been looking for. You'll surely have a chance to shine. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to hit the ground running, as there will be precious little time to get the lay of the land.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The news you've been waiting for arrives at last, and you'll be ready to swing into action at a moment's notice. Keep tools at the ready. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not want what someone else is offering, but you know better than to turn it down, as it could lead to something else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll have the opportunity to do something your way, without having to explain yourself at every turn. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has held the reins for some time may give you more control over your affairs. This can really make a difference.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your ability to think of many things simultaneously may not serve you as well as usual; you must separate your primary concerns. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can bring your very best to a project. Someone in charge may realize that you should be a permanent team member.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Don't let someone else's impatience make you take action before you are good and ready. Work at your own pace. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's important that all aspects of a current job be perfectly integrated. You must apply your unique approach every step of the way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be able to begin crossing things off your list almost immediately. Progress should be swift on all fronts. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to accomplish too much, perhaps, but such an ambitious approach can actually pay off in an unusual way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Because of a simple misinterpretation, you may find yourself embroiled in a conflict that only you can resolve in the end. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Just when you thought you'd be moving forward at a faster pace, someone may pull the plug. You must not resist what you cannot control.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be resigned to certain realities, but you can still do much to change that which isn't permanent. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone is forcing you into a corner, but you're not ready to relinquish control without a fight.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- As you near the end of a certain project, you must work hard to keep your attention from diminishing. You must see this through! (April 5-April 19) -- You may find yourself wondering what might have been, but you should be focusing on what can be before the week is out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Once you get started, you just can't stop until you've reached your destination -- or, at least, a satisfactory midpoint. (May 6-May 20) -- Others are challenging you in a way that is not always as beneficial as you might have hoped. You may want to steer clear of some competitors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have much to say and only a certain amount of time in which to say it. Be sure your words are well chosen, efficient and powerful. (June 7-June 20) -- Not everyone in your shoes would react to circumstances as you will. In fact, your response may be quite unusual.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're eager to start off on a new journey, but you must tend to certain assignments as they come. Don't relinquish control. (July 8-July 22) -- Your schedule may be not at all certain as the week opens, so you must ensure that you have time to get it all done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your eagerness to prove that you have what it takes may get the better of you and cause a meltdown. You can recover! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone may be too willing to give you what you ask for. An investigation yields information that is unsurprising.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must make certain rules for yourself that will restrict your options and ensure that you follow the best possible path. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're willing to try something new, but you're not willing to give up the chance to succeed at something more familiar.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You need to move in one direction or another, yet you stand still and hope for a sign. Don't wait too long! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't put off what you can do immediately. Success depends upon efficiency and time management.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've prepared yourself for something new in the romance department, but you fear that the options are few. Don't be in a hurry! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You remember how it felt to be on top, and you'll have the opportunity to get there once again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll reach the halfway point, but that's not far enough! You'll want to keep going and push yourself to the limit. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone who shares your professional ambitions may suggest something outrageous -- and you're tempted to give it a try!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's time to remind others that they must jump fully on board with you or get off the boat! You don't need any hangers-on. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're working with someone who may not be up to the challenges you are facing. You'll have to carry your own weight and then some.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself looking back on a past experience and wishing that you could do things that way again. Perhaps you can! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Don't spend too much time talking about what you are going to do; get out there and do it! Not everyone is willing to wait for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be introduced to something that has you rethinking what you are about. This may force an issue with an old friend. (March 6-March 20) -- You're eager to see what lies in store for you in the professional arena, but first you must tend to a personal issue that will not go away.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- How others see you is a question of stature; it will surely invite comparison with someone you look up to. (April 5-April 19) -- You can be sure that those on your team will not let you fall behind. The support they offer will develop as the days pass.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to make the case for something that is not all that popular. How will you change anyone's mind? Trust your instincts. (May 6-May 20) -- You mustn't let your desires or ambitions get out of control. Focus on the realistic; explore the possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your interaction with a Cancer native may prove electric, for reasons both good and bad. You can focus on the positive. (June 7-June 20) -- A collaboration is in the making, but you mustn't push things forward too quickly. Let everyone get used to your ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will want to make plans with a friend or partner as soon as possible to give yourself time to work out kinks. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to feel a great deal of satisfaction as a result of the fence-mending you engage in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must have up-to-date information in order to progress. Anything outdated will only hold you back. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're going through a transition of sorts, and you may soon rise through the ranks and take on new responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You will have to repeat yourself more than once in order to get a certain message across. After that, progress should be swift. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to iron out your differences with a friend or loved one until you accept the validity of his or her views.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be able to finish a certain project in one fell swoop; it's likely to take several dedicated sessions. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to move things up in your schedule so that you can tend to personal issues once business affairs have been squared away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The focus should be on that which promotes teamwork. Anything that keeps you from interacting in a positive way should be avoided. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble convincing someone that what you are attempting can prove beneficial to him or her as well as yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be tempted to scrap what you are working on in favor of something new and challenging. Are you ready for it? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others may think that you're changing your ways, but you're merely doing what is more appropriate to your recent circumstances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Give another the benefit of the doubt as the week opens, and you can almost guarantee that things will go better for you all week long. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your competitive nature keeps you from conceding a certain point. As a result, you must be ready for a current conflict to heat up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You should be able to produce a great deal from the wellspring of your imagination. Now is no time to reuse old ideas! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Quality control is likely to become an issue if too many people are allowed to dabble in a certain project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's time to come up with a new strategy. What you've been doing has become less effective, so a change will do you good. (March 6-March 20) -- The approval you seek is likely to be yours before the week is out. You may soon have a secret weapon to unveil.