ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel as though someone is turning a very serious endeavor into too much of a game. You needn't play along, of course! (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to call in an expert to solve a problem that has been growing for some time. Have you waited too long to address it?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Mind, body and soul are sure to get the nourishment they require, and you needn't do anything unusual to make this happen. (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to see what someone in your care comes up with in answer to a recent challenge. The week offers many rare opportunities, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may discover that someone else wants something from you that you are unable to give. Your reasons are personal. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week to go exploring, but you should do your best to avoid dangerous territory. Don't stray from your chosen path!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can prove your native ingenuity by doing something old-fashioned in a completely new way. You're inspired! (July 8-July 22) -- You must be ready to hit the ground running. You may not enjoy any sort of prep time before you head off in the desired direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're going to have to use every bit of knowledge you've amassed over the years in order to pull off the impossible. (Aug. 8-Aug 22) -- Others may think you're in over your head, but in the final analysis, you'll be able to demonstrate more than proficiency.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're showing signs of change, and this is likely the result of natural growth rather than any conscious effort. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're thinking too much about what might have been, and not enough about what can be. Focus on what is right in front of you!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There's no reason to think that you cannot do exactly what you've said you'll do. All it will take is a little extra willpower. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be showered with praise at some point, but you'll still feel as though you haven't achieved what you set out to achieve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others may be eager to join you in your efforts, but you're not in the mood to work with others -- or to share your success. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Perhaps you simply cannot lend a helping hand to someone. If this is true, you must try to stay out of the way entirely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be sending the wrong message to others with behavior that isn't quite as exemplary as you might think. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may want to change your plans to be in accordance with some new rules of which you have only recently become aware.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be giving others precisely what they want, but are you giving enough thought to your own needs? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You needn't be a whirlwind of activity in order to give another individual the support he or she is looking for.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find the week's work unusually stressful, but this doesn't have to diminish your enjoyment in any significant way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll find yourself traveling here and there, lending your experience and labor to a good cause that you've only recently embraced.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to know what is going on all around you, as you are confident that only in this way can you fit in properly. (March 6-March 20) -- You are making certain assumptions that may be not only inaccurate, but also dangerous. Focus on what you can prove.

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.