ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your ability to spot any kind of fraud and see through deception will serve you and others well. (April 5-April 19) -- You're in no mood to interact with those who bring only talk to the table. You want action, and you know just the party you must call in to get what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not realize that your ideas are perfectly in sync with those of a rival. Events seem to encourage a collaboration of sorts. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be surprised at the feelings that rise to the surface when dealing with someone you've known for quite some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be in a lull of sorts, but that doesn't mean you can't do something highly productive! Let an idea take flight. (June 7-June 20) -- It's imperative that you remain in close contact with the one who carries your heart in his or her hand while traveling far from home.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What you most want is really no different from what is being sought by someone you thought you had little in common with. (July 8-July 22) -- You can take steps to move things forward in a more dramatic fashion -- especially where personal affairs are concerned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A close friend opens up to you in a surprising way and introduces you to a whole new set of options for this week and beyond. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're waiting to hear from someone about a recent gamble -- but in the meantime, you'll want to play it safe until you know what you have to work with.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll have the chance to become reacquainted with someone who followed a different path when you both had a choice to make some time ago. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for an answer to an urgent question. Make use of this extra time you have been afforded!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Financial matters come to the fore; you must be willing to learn something more about the way these things are handled. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Despite your expertise, there are things that you will not be comfortable with. You must trust another to help you through this unfamiliar territory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Uncertainty can give way to increased confidence as you realize that you can handle almost anything, even under adverse circumstances. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to be reunited with someone who inspires you. The work you do afterward will rise to a new level of genius.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll benefit from making contact with someone who understands the ins and outs of a certain arrangement better than you do. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Information you receive will allow you to make a definite plan, but you can't set it in motion just yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be happy doing the things that are most familiar and comfortable to you; you're in no mood for experimentation. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You want to know that you're on the right track, but that kind of feedback isn't likely to come to you just yet. Stay the course for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The path of least resistance is not for you; you'll be fighting to see things get done in a certain way -- and on time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You will have little reason to challenge someone's representation of the facts after the week's developments bear them out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be tempted to throw something away that is really quite valuable to you, but you'll soon discover just why you should hang on to it. (March 6-March 20) -- Developments give you certain clues as to past behavior, and you'll learn exactly what you should be doing in the weeks to come.

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.