ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do only so much to prevent your environment from influencing you adversely. Spend time on something that is nearly foolproof. (April 5-April 19) -- You won't want to wait too long to respond to someone's invitation. Things are shaping up very nicely, indeed!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have your mind on something that isn't really right for you. Do what you can to focus on something -- anything -- else! (May 6-May 20) -- Undoing a mistake made by someone else may prove more difficult than expected, but you have what it takes to get the work done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to keep up your usual pace, as there will be obstacles in your way that require you to slow down just a bit. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone may invite you into his or her home, and the reason for doing so may remain a mystery for a while -- though you can guess what it is!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You want something that someone else wants as well. Perhaps you can work it out so that you can both enjoy it together. (July 8-July 22) -- You are trying to convey messages in a way that allows you to remain above the fray, but this may turn out to be simply impossible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be equipped with all the tools you need, so you'll have to improvise when things get a little tougher than usual. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's not what you say, but how you say it that will matter most. You must give other people a little of what they expect if you want to get the full message across.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Once you have cared for those who depend on you most, you can begin to focus on something that you want more than anything else. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to make your presence known to someone who has been ignoring you for far too long. Something big is in the offing!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are eagerly awaiting the chance to share your feelings openly with a certain someone who is currently the center of everything to you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're in a position to instruct someone, but he or she may not believe you have his or her best interests at heart. Demonstrate!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have much to say to an old friend or colleague, but he or she may make you wait until late in the week before lending an attentive ear. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Alacrity will prove essential when it comes to the transmission of messages. You don't want to be slow and miss out on any fun!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are looking to someone else to provide you with something you feel you cannot give yourself, but this is a misconception. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be more interested in what someone else is doing than in your own affairs. Do you think you're not worth the same attention?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to burn the candle at both ends throughout much of the week in order to get things done on time and under budget. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Focusing on the "usual suspects" will get you nowhere; you must be willing to consider the new and unconventional in order to maximize benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to run on a little long, hoping that others will hear you out. It's better to be verbally efficient, however. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to be accused of negligence, so be sure to pay attention where attention is due. A loved one can only do so much to help you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- He or she who gave you your first big break is likely to be back on the scene to see what you've done with other opportunities. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll feel a kind of gravitational pull from a member of the opposite sex, and it will have you making unusual choices all week long.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're nearing a halfway point of sorts. Give someone all the help you can. Travel times may be longer than you think. (April 5-April 19) -- The clock is running, and you must be able to complete assigned tasks within the time allotted. Don't let yourself become distracted!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can make a real difference in the lives of those with whom you interact -- and direct interaction is always best! (May 6-May 20) -- You have several advantages, but they don't guarantee your victory. You're going to have to work hard, right down to the wire.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can persuade others that your plans are likely to win the desired results, but some may doubt they can do so in the time available. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not be feeling tip-top as the week opens. A little rest not only has you feeling better, but also lets you solidify plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may discover that not everyone is in agreement with you, and your most vocal critics may well have a valid argument. (July 8-July 22) -- What you say and how you say it will set the tone for the entire week. You'll want to spin certain topics in the most positive way possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may feel as though someone has robbed you of an opportunity as the week opens, but it will likely be restored to you before long. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Patience may be a virtue, but for you it can very well spell failure. You will want to take a more aggressive approach than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're very much on top of your game, and many competitors will want to find a way to avoid a head-to-head contest. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can open many doors for yourself and others. You'll want to replace something lost with something found.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to be present and available for someone in need. Don't be too forward, but don't be too far in the background. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Certain feedback may surprise you. You'll have the chance to improve things from the inside out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been waiting for the right time to act on a recent decision, but you may have to throw caution to the wind. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A good friend seems to know what you are going to do better than you do. He or she has prepared for this, but have you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be searching for something that has been hidden for quite some time. Someone knows more than you do, so be sure to ask! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The perspective of a younger family member can be quite beneficial to you. You've been a stick in the mud long enough!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A loved one is more than willing to tell you what you need to do, but it's better for you to determine your own course of action. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll discover something that has you changing a great many plans -- and, possibly, looking for a new place to live.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll hear things through the grapevine that have you reassessing your current position. Don't make any hasty changes, however! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Focus on what makes you happy, and you'll be able to rise above a certain fray and remain free of an entanglement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A wrong turn has you fretting about where you're going and when you may get there. You'll have to make a quick decision. (March 6-March 20) -- You haven't heard from a good friend in a while, so why not reach out yourself? You'll both be glad you did.

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!