ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may want to be silent for a while about issues that are currently coming to the fore. Wait to see what others say. (April 5-April 19) -- Your views of certain key issues may conflict with those of someone in charge. It may be time to challenge his or her authority.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your views are in sync with the views of those who are in a position to support you. It's time to use that leverage directly. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be trying to keep certain things quiet, but that may actually work against you as others work to uncover the truth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must consider unlikely events as possibilities; being ready for even the longest odds is essential. (June 7-June 20) -- Some may accuse you of being out of touch, but the fact is that you're trying to change things on an ideological level.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to mount a clandestine reconnaissance mission of sorts in order to prepare for a coming task. Keep your head down! (July 8-July 22) -- Regardless of the methods you employ, you must do what you can to engage the services of those with a diverse set of skills.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to face certain failures before you are able to push your successes to the fore. This is the responsible approach. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The time has come to show others what you are made of; let actions speak louder than words whenever possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're going to have to face certain significant risks if you're going to enjoy the benefits of certain personal endeavors. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- This is really just the beginning of a new chapter, but your experience will allow you to gauge your odds with remarkable accuracy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Unfavorable circumstances may abound. Instead of getting mad about them, do something; take charge! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to think long and hard to determine the significance of a surprise announcement. Be ready for change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Targeted efforts can certainly be effective, but you must turn your back on those who favor a blanket approach. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not have the technical skills you need to push forward an organized effort, but with the right help, you can acquire them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're after a certain experience that can only be had by following one particular course. Are you ready for it? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can follow your dreams directly to the threshold of accomplishment -- provided you are accompanied by someone who inspires you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A group effort may bring you the results you seek, but the process itself will take a toll. You may want to avoid this method in the future. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Anyone who tells you that satisfaction is guaranteed is not to be trusted. You want someone to speak the truth to you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Some may wonder about your methods and motives, but you will be able to get the support you need when you need it. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want help from someone who has been in your position in the past; he or she can bolster your confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you say may not jibe with what you do. Some will want to challenge you and ask for explanations. Be ready. (March 6-March 20) -- You will know just how important your ideas can be by noting who is and is not paying attention to them. Everyone is not equal!

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.