ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're following in another's footsteps even though you may not know it. You can learn much, and soon head off on your own. (April 5-April 19) -- Close your eyes and imagine yourself doing what you've always wanted to do; soon, you may be able to turn that image into reality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You will have to coordinate carefully with a partner in order to get everything done on time and under budget. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll have little explaining to do if you've been transparent about your actions and motives. Avoid becoming defensive, by all means.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your closely guarded secret could well be revealed if you do not carefully plan your week, step by step. (June 7-June 20) -- You're likely to hear through the grapevine of developments that will affect you indirectly but profoundly. Prepare your reaction.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're waiting for someone to get in touch with you. Perhaps you can speed things up by reaching out yourself. (July 8-July 22) -- You may want to walk away from a certain situation, but circumstances favor your continued involvement -- directly or indirectly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to take the long way home, but once you get there, you can begin doing things to improve your situation dramatically. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may raise some eyebrows with your behavior. Soon you'll find it necessary to explain what is going on -- to family, at least.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll want to accompany someone on a journey, but don't go empty-handed! You can provide assistance only if you're well equipped. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Once you see where you are going, you can get there in record time. Obstacles should be few and far between.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are surrounded by reminders of a situation that seemed far more pleasant than any you are currently dealing with. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can grow a great deal, but only if accompanied by someone who knows you better than you know yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to review certain plans to be sure that they are in sync with someone else's before setting them in motion. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're not afraid of repeating yourself, and you may have the chance to enjoy a past triumph all over again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- In this time of need, surround yourself with those who can support you and contribute to lower stress levels across the board. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see yourself reunited with someone who gets you fired up about a great many things. Travel is in the picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to assess your progress every step of the way, but you needn't stop in your tracks to do it. Maintain forward motion. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You have every reason to reach out to someone who hasn't been in the picture for some time. Explanations should come easily.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've been taking a narrow view of things, and you can surely afford to broaden your perspective a great deal. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself fearing something you could easily confront just a week ago. What has changed?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to ask yourself a few difficult questions. The answers aren't likely to please you at first. (March 6-March 20) -- Your reaction to a certain chain of events will be misunderstood by some, but all will make sense as the week comes to a close.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Someone close to you is likely to behave in a manner that doesn't truly reflect his or her ideals. You can suggest adjustments. (April 5-April 19) -- You are feeling rather emotional, and you may want to examine how this colors your actions before you lose control completely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Keep your eyes open and your ear to the ground. Pay attention to the signals that are being overlooked by others. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be eager to get home -- or at least closer to home. Someone is waiting for you to re-establish contact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The time you spend working quietly on your own can be quite valuable. You're in no mood for interruptions or distractions. (June 7-June 20) -- You're likely to find yourself swamped by memories of all kinds. A loved one points the way out of a threatening situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not be able to keep your mind off of someone else's business. Why not try to make this a useful, productive reality? (July 8-July 22) -- You'll find yourself gravitating toward someone for reasons you don't fully understand. Why not simply let go and see what happens?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can provide invaluable assistance to someone who needs it to ready him- or herself for a trial that is fast approaching. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Travel may be in the offing, but you will have to narrow down your options before heading off into the sunset.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Time is of the essence -- not because there is too little of it, but because there is exactly enough. You know what to do. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Some may suspect that your behavior is being shaped by thoughts and feelings you don't fully understand. Listen to what they have to say.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Are you qualified to fulfill the responsibilities you've recently taken on? The truth will occur to you quite suddenly. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your excitement about a new opportunity may actually tell you something about yourself you didn't expect to learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be far away from someone who is very much a part of your inner life. By all means, maintain open communication! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's easy to say that you are not affected by something you wish to avoid or ignore, but in reality it's very much a part of you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can restore order to a situation that has gotten out of hand recently. Others are willing to listen to you in a new way. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to do something you don't enjoy doing in order to get something you very much do enjoy. Such trade-offs are common.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are facing a certain inevitability, so avoid wallowing in any negative emotions that are unproductive and harmful. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to know who is taking your place. The information comes to you through unusual channels and takes you by surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to play two roles that seem incongruous or even incompatible, but you'll find a way when your instincts kick in. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Everything you do or say will have far-reaching effects, and you must accept the fact that you may change someone's life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's a good time to make an unusual proposal to someone. This is not news to you; you've been mulling it over for some time. (March 6-March 20) -- You have something that someone else wants, and this is likely to result in a protracted conflict. Try to keep it from getting out of hand.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Do you think you'll be able to put aside certain prejudices? Productivity depends on it, so you must decide what's more important. (April 5-April 19) -- You are likely to be challenged by someone whose view of a shared situation is vastly different from yours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be tempted to give up on something you've long invested in, but you will recognize one last chance to get it right. (May 6-May 20) -- Others may not understand how you are able to say one thing and do another, but this method can work well for you under current circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are able to raise the bar both personally and professionally. Others will applaud your efforts -- and back you in a new way. (June 7-June 20) -- There's nothing uncertain about events that lie ahead, but you cannot clearly see the outcome of current efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself involved in something rather mysterious. Before you are in too deep, you must assess all safety issues. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone who has been on the periphery of your life will move swiftly to the center. Is this a permanent change?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The plan you are entertaining may not be highly original, but you can still set it in motion. The results may indeed be unique! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're nearing the point at which you must make an important decision. Allow discussion to shape your overall outlook.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are going to have to share certain thoughts and feelings with someone who has gotten closer to you than expected. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are eager to see someone succeed. Are you willing to put your own aspirations on the back burner, even temporarily?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be able to meet up with another as you had planned. What does happen instead will yield more lasting results. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to see what someone is up to, but you mustn't cross the line and do anything inappropriate -- or worse, illegal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may realize that what you've been viewing as a mistake is actually a golden opportunity. You can pick up the pieces -- and the pace. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you see and hear is likely to open your mind to new possibilities. You'll soon be on your way!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to ask someone to take care of certain aspects of your daily routine as you tend to an unexpected issue. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let time slip through your fingers; you'll want to take advantage of every moment -- before things change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can up the ante. By putting more on the line, you will be telling others that you are truly ready for anything. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will be proud of what you are able to accomplish in the days to come. Try to keep your emotions in check, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be seeking something that no one even suspects is available at all. Finding it will be a major coup! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your desire to share with another is growing rapidly. Something significant is fast developing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are sure to be attracted to the works and style of someone you recognize as being smarter and more capable than you. (March 6-March 20) -- A rather unconventional partnership may form between you and someone who is very much like you. Opportunities abound as a result.