ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You mustn't focus so squarely on one responsibility that you let another slip through the cracks. Peripheral awareness is key. (April 5-April 19) -- You can work closely with another to achieve something that is of importance to both parties. It is an unusual collaboration, to be sure!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can't risk having an unnecessary effort sap your strength. Focus on the things that must be done, and let the rest go. (May 6-May 20) -- Knowledge old and new will combine effectively, and you should be able to do something novel and exciting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're willing to take a risk in order to give someone a necessary boost. In the end, you may both benefit greatly. (June 7-June 20) -- Anyone who claims to know you best may be surprised when you unveil a whole new aspect of your personality. But is it actually new to you?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be called upon to answer questions that don't seem to be related, but in fact, each is leading to an inevitable discovery. (July 8-July 22) -- You can enjoy many things in a new way, especially if you find yourself in the company of someone who has recently inspired you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Something will begin, and you may want to keep it going long after it ceases to be useful. What is it really providing? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may feel that a certain protection you enjoy is actually working against you in some way, but this is surely a fallacy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your insecurity must not be allowed to hold up anyone else. Make sure you are in a positive place, and try to be helpful to all. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may prove to be much more skilled than someone you look up to, but that's no reason to put an end to the relationship. It has changed; that's all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can play a central role in the affairs of someone who is much more important to you than you had originally surmised. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The more indirectly you can affect a situation, the more lasting your influence. Working in the shadows can be quite satisfying to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not have a choice: Repeating yourself may be your only course of action, even while preparing for something new. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A journey may take you to a faraway place that you never anticipated visiting. You will enjoy a number of professional opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to do more than expected, and some of that will have to be simultaneous. Multitasking will be a valuable skill! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Anything on the docket that requires you to drift outside your comfort zone may be unusually difficult until you get the lay of the land.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must try to be as helpful as you can to one who comes to you for a special piece of advice. You were in his or her shoes once. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your loyalty may be tested, but you're sure to come out on top. You may be challenged in a way that has your head spinning.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must resist the temptation to drink from the same familiar font. Get out, explore other options and see what suits you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The results you get may surprise those who don't realize what you've been up to all along.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't take advantage of another's misfortune in order to further your own agenda. Play fair at all times. (March 6-March 20) -- Your ability to see what's coming will serve you and others very well. Indeed, you may win a very special prize!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You don't need help from someone who is also trying to figure things out, but rather from someone who has been in your shoes before. Get it! (April 5-April 19) -- What you need is surely available, but do you know where to go to find it -- and do you have the resources to pay for it?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your understanding of a tricky personal situation will see you through, but you must be willing to bend the rules just a bit. (May 6-May 20) -- You don't want to find yourself at cross-purposes with a friend or loved one, so make your intentions known at the outset.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Stylistic differences between you and a close competitor give the week some added excitement -- and you can learn a few new tricks as well. (June 7-June 20) -- You will want to share your schedule with as many people as possible to avoid any direct conflicts.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be receiving warnings of some kind that are distracting you from your main objective; you needn't be dissuaded. (July 8-July 22) -- Though you may be able to avoid some downtime, you'll still want to let others know that you are involved and available.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to sit down and re-evaluate your needs and intentions. What is your true purpose -- and is it really viable? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's important for others to know what you are up to -- and vice versa -- but you needn't divulge all of your secrets.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly to new arrivals and departures. A change of personnel may affect you directly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone may try to tell you that what you are doing is against the rules, but you know better. In fact, you are making the rules!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're likely to find yourself in a situation that is more dangerous than you had supposed. A past experience gives you needed confidence. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be coming home, and whether that journey is literal or figurative, a reunion of sorts is in the offing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- With the help of some trusted friends, you can make something happen that you've long been preparing for. It may cost something, however. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Avoid being showy or grandiose; the more down-to-earth you can be in all things, the better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can make adjustments that improve your surroundings, but take care not to remove anything essential. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Be sure to keep the lines of communication open, lest a family member become concerned about not hearing from you enough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone you don't know is likely to figure prominently in your week, especially as he or she challenges you to be a little bolder. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can turn a liability into an advantage before the week is out, but it will take fortitude to do so. Don't give up prematurely!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can surround yourself with just the kinds of things that are conducive to creative, groundbreaking work. Much depends on you! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your approach may not be fully appreciated by those in authority, but when all is said and done, they'll realize that you are the real deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have only two or three responsibilities that must be fulfilled. Tend to them first, before moving on to your personal agenda. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone who has been traveling at the periphery of your life is much more significant than you had originally supposed.

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.