ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are awaiting something with great eagerness, but you mustn't neglect routine duties because your thoughts are elsewhere! (April 5-April 19) -- Others know what you are going through, but they cannot go through it with you; you must find within yourself the strength to go it alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may only be able to come up with a stopgap solution to a problem, but it will buy you time as you devise a permanent one. (May 6-May 20) -- You mustn't hesitate. When the time is right, you must be willing to jump at whatever opportunity comes your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to provide a loved one with exactly what he or she has asked for, but an improvised result proves more than acceptable! (June 7-June 20) -- Others will be impressed with your ability to determine what to avoid; you know very well what you must not do!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may expect trouble from someone who has been watching you for a while, but he or she only wants to learn from you. (July 8-July 22) -- Your instincts will tell you when to engage more fully and when to step away or assume the role of spectator. You cannot do all three, obviously!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to make a bigger sacrifice than expected in order to make everything work out for those around you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your contribution to a major project may be overlooked by those in charge, but that will not always be the case!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your expectations may exceed your capabilities; adopt a more realistic outlook. Don't put yourself or others in danger! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others may turn to you when they need a leader who can remain calm and cool under pressure. Can you do that?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have been making big plans, and you can see that the odds are certainly in your favor -- but don't rush things! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are drawn to endeavors that are more theoretical; what you bring to them can actually be quite transformative.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can do much to assist an old friend. He or she knows which direction to go, but is having trouble getting started. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to stand still very much. In your travels, be sure to do for someone else what he or she has already done for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may discover that you are suffering from precisely the malady you had expected; recovery can be quick with the right outlook. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to tell the same story again and again -- and each time, it's sure to have the effect you intend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your practicality is likely to come to the fore -- and just in time. There are issues that require a cool head! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- No one close to you expects you to work miracles, but you can accomplish something that takes many very much by surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll be called to action; be ready to do whatever is asked of you. You may have to go against your instincts at one point. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to see matters progress according to plan, and with a minimum of fuss, as you prepare to face a big challenge soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- News of another's progress will fill you with delight and inspire you to accomplish more yourself. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself in charge of a project that no one wants to lead, but your inimitable style will do what others could not.

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.