ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Despite your assertions, a rival may actually be doing much better than anyone has been able to tell. You have your work cut out for you. (April 5-April 19) -- You can engage in some energetic dialogue with someone who disagrees with you on tactics, but not on overall strategy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You want to upgrade your efforts, which will require you to learn a few new techniques -- and perhaps adopt a new overall plan. (May 6-May 20) -- You will be able to track cause and effect very clearly and avoid any serious negative developments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be more likely than others to make the most of an unusual opportunity. Make no hasty decisions, however. (June 7-June 20) -- You can up the ante where a new friend is concerned. Very soon, you may find yourself involved in something much more serious.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to pay close attention to the developments resulting from a past decision. It may be too late to make changes. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone may accuse you of telling lies, but that's only because he or she doesn't want to hear the truth from your lips!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You aren't able to do everything well, but you can do many things far better than most. Don't get carried away, however! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A loved one is able to give you exactly what you have been hoping for. You both may have cause to celebrate as the weekend approaches.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- No one is likely to understand just what you are up to, and the time will surely come when you will have to explain yourself. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must wait until certain tasks are completed before moving on to a new endeavor that you are eager to get underway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You will want to keep your eyes on the prize and remember that it's not over until it's over. Seek weekend rewards! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- There is much that others can tell about you simply by looking at you, but only by talking with you at length can anyone know the real you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to get your shot, and being ready will make all the difference. You're ahead -- but you must stay ahead! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised by what comes at you at the hands of someone much younger. He or she has your number -- at least for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- No one promised you "fair," but only a hard-fought contest. The table is set for you to do something memorable. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The difference will be in how you address the difficulties you encounter; you cannot avoid them, but you can neutralize them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll find that you have to work harder to reap the usual results, but the current phase shouldn't last all that long. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling stiff and out of sorts throughout much of the week. Trust a friend or partner to smooth the way for you as often as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to go directly to the one who makes the decisions to find out what your role will be on the job. Get specifics! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble making a decision that will affect many in your care. A competition heats up between you and a rival.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may want to reach out to those who haven't responded favorably to you in the past. You have a chance to change some minds! (March 6-March 20) -- You're not likely to respond well when someone tries the same old tricks with you. You know just how to respond -- and when.

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.