ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Repetition affords you the opportunity to get very comfortable with a certain task that did not come easily at first. (April 5-April 19) -- Those in your care will be concerned about your apparent lack of focus early in the week, but much can be done!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can get routine tasks completed in record time as the week opens, leaving you available for something new that comes your way later on. (May 6-May 20) -- You can save a great deal of money if you simply make one small adjustment to your perspective -- and your expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- There's got to be a way to get where you want to go without emptying your bank account completely. Consider taking an alternate route. (June 7-June 20) -- A blast from the past has you wishing that things could be that way again -- but as the week closes, you'll be looking forward once more.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Someone is driving you in a direction you may not want to go; make it clear what you are trying to do, and why. (July 8-July 22) -- The week's events can have a lasting effect, and they will be better for you than much that has happened in the recent past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A loved one is willing to give something new a try, provided you will be leading the way. He or she trusts you implicitly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone close to you is suggesting a course of action you may balk at initially, but careful consideration reveals certain key benefits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't let another's moods control you; though he or she may be quite variable, you can be constant and stay the course. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may remember a time when things seemed much easier, but you can still enjoy a boost in the present that really sends you on your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're experiencing a new level of commitment -- either at work or at home -- from which everyone you encounter is likely to benefit. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The story you tell someone must be founded in the truth, or it will fall apart and reveal you to be nothing more than another charlatan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may feel as though you have done these things and seen these places before. You're not repeating yourself, however. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll certainly find a good reason to dig deeper for the answers you need. However, this information comes at a premium.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're not likely to respond as hoped to someone who is trying to engage you in a new way. You may want to go it alone. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You needn't try to explain yourself; let your actions speak for you. And by all means, get out of your own way!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll find comfort in something that is familiar to you. You can't linger forever, but you'll enjoy it for quite a while. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The trick is not about determining what you should say, but in deciding what you can keep to yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You have been away from a loved one for long enough, and you'll see a good opportunity to close the gap at last. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Once you give a rival the chance to catch up, you'll have your hands full. Do what you can to maintain the lead!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may find that last week's omission requires attention this week; what you left undone then must surely be completed now. (March 6-March 20) -- You can follow the adventures of a close friend with great interest. He or she will appreciate your keeping in touch.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may reconnect with someone who, in effect, reconnects you with yourself. This is a gift that really does keep on giving! (April 5-April 19) -- Gather your forces and be ready to do battle by week's end. The opponent you face is formidable, but you have a secret weapon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- As you look over your assignments, you may notice that they all require you to rely on a certain key strength. (May 6-May 20) -- Your week may not have the most auspicious of starts, but once you find your legs, you can progress at a record pace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are more able to control your emotions than you have been in the recent past, and all who know you will surely be grateful. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone who has your back may be concerned that you're not taking the precautions you should. Make some adjustments!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll have to interrupt yourself several times in order to deal with a recurring distraction. You may need some help! (July 8-July 22) -- The quality of your work will not be in question, but some may doubt that you are really invested on a personal level.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The view from where you find yourself can be much brighter than any you have enjoyed in recent weeks. Why not stay awhile? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your surroundings have a much more significant effect on your every endeavor than you had anticipated. You may have to make a change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll spend some time tracking down those who can give you up-to-date information. Be prepared for a lengthy process. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can have what you want, but you're going to have to be patient. All good things to those who wait!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You will get closer than ever to someone who has been orbiting around you for some time. There's more to it than you might think! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your curiosity may get the better of you, prompting you to pursue answers to questions not yet asked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to put up something of a fight in order to have things work out to your liking. An adversary puts you through it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your curiosity about someone's former life may send you on a journey in which you discover much about yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may become ensnared by someone who uses his or her intelligence to lay effective traps. Is this a bad thing? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll have reason to count your blessings as the week draws to a close. Much will happen to bring you face to face with yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your progress may be thwarted for a time when you come up against a self-made obstacle. You can overcome it quickly. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- That which began as merely a temporary distraction could become an important endeavor to you as the week progresses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- As you chart your course for the week, don't assume that past dangers are completely behind you. One or two threaten to reappear. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have many decisions to make, but none will be as important as your choice of companion on a surprise journey.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- An unexpected threat may have you making dramatic adjustments to the way you do the most ordinary things. It's an interesting week! (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel that your worries are behind you, and indeed they are -- for now. At least one key danger has passed, never to return.

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.