ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Don't be bashful; feel free to envelop another in the warm embrace of your better angels. Things go deeper than you expect. (April 5-April 19) -- Now is not the time to follow in another's footsteps, even if you've been told you should. The pathway you forge for yourself is best.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may become quickly disenchanted with things as you have arranged them, but you are allowed to make any changes you desire. (May 6-May 20) -- The tangled web you've woven over the past few days or weeks can only be undone by someone who knows you better than you know yourself, and you have an idea who this is!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Avoid any cursory appreciation of that which you proclaim to enjoy. Feel free to savor what comes your way, in any way you like. (June 7-June 20) -- A friend or loved one may be unusually combative as the week opens, but your honest, gentle approach proves beneficial to all who encounter him or her.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Someone is attempting to see through you in some way, and you'll be aware of his or her constant, penetrating gaze -- be it literal or figurative. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have the opportunity to eliminate virtually all negative expressions from your lexicon, so positive is the overall outlook.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Are you sure the time is right for you to resume what you interrupted for the sake of another? He or she may not be fully integrated. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Examine closely the gap between where you are and where you wish to be. Make no assumptions about what you should or should not do!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are curious about the origin of certain deep-seated feelings or fears, but are you ready to take an honest look at catalytic events? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Another's apparent faults are not likely to seem so severe when chewed, swallowed and digested. You must be fair when all is said and done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your intellectual dexterity will be on full display throughout a week that offers you all manner of compelling options for study. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Things that were fluid and changeable only days ago may be solidified, but it will take a certain amount of persuasion on your part.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Get rid of all the extraneous baggage you've been carrying lately. You'll want to be emotionally streamlined and efficient right now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are risking a great deal by letting a certain native ability go to seed. You must be willing to tend it with consistent care and interest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may sense that someone close to you is trying to burrow into places that you don't let anyone see -- much less touch. Protect yourself. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others will be willing to listen to your manifesto at some point, but are they going to be supportive or critical of your primary stance?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- An unexpected revelation may have you rethinking a current relationship. You've known things were not where you'd like them to be; now you know why. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a good week to consider taking a path that will allow you to explore a talent you've ignored for too long. After all, talents do not expire!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Beware the emotional undertow that threatens to pull you back to another time when things were not as favorable as they are now! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- If it's redemption you're after, you may surely have it -- but only if you're willing and able to look at yourself through an unclouded lens.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your position will afford you a more inclusive, panoramic view of what lies ahead. This can be helpful to others, as well. (March 6-March 20) -- It's time once more to think outside the box. Your native creativity is something that others will want to take advantage of in unusual ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may wish that things were somewhat different from the way they actually are, but a friend can show you how to work with current realities. (April 5-April 19) -- Your attachment to something from your past may be holding you back. Try to separate yourself from anything that isn't up to date.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be skating on some very thin ice. Do what you can to improve your sense of security in and around the home. (May 6-May 20) -- A sense of urgency gives everything you do a certain unusual energy and drive. You'll have earned a rest when the time comes!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your prospects are solid, but you may not understand exactly what is compelling you to move in a certain direction. Trust your instincts. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have trouble discerning what is real and what is not -- and your fantasy life is likely to get a boost from a former friend or lover!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It may take some expert maneuvering to get what you want, but it will remain in sight almost without interruption. Keep trying. (July 8-July 22) -- No matter how much you share with a certain friend or loved one, it won't be enough. You'll want to raise the level of commitment very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Progress may be interrupted for a time as you are forced to deal with an issue you've kept at bay for quite a while. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A family member may not say so, but he or she is in need of help -- the kind that only you can give. Be generous with your time and resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't let others dictate all the changes. You have an agenda that must be respected -- by you, especially! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are not playing by the rules, and you haven't been for quite some time. You may have a run-in with a self-appointed authority figure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone in charge is likely to give you a second chance when he or she realizes that you simply made an innocent mistake. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Keep your eyes on the prize. Don't let anyone convince you that your efforts aren't worth it -- or that something else is better for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- While working in support of another's cause, you're likely to find one of your own, about which you can feel just as passionate. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you don't interpret another's behavior incorrectly, as this could lead to a breakdown in feeling or communication -- or both.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're eager to see where things are going between you and a certain someone. There are matters you must talk about very soon! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can find a great deal of enjoyment in an endeavor not of your design. Indeed, a friend seems to know what you want better than you do!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You know better than anyone else why you are content to remain stationary for now. This is not permanent, after all! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A compromise yields far more than anything you could gain through a stubborn insistence that your way is the only way. Many are on your side.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may confuse a message from an ally for something that you have been hoping not to hear. An adjustment in attitude is called for. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Events will tell you a great deal about your current state of mind. Any changes you make will have far-reaching effects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Someone may be operating under the assumption that things are the same now as they were years ago. It's time to make things clearer. (March 6-March 20) -- You can do a great deal to improve relations between two warring parties. Your ability to find common ground transcends conflict.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Now is the time for you to present that unusual idea to friends or family. You can allay any fears by demonstrating your preparedness. (April 5-April 19) -- Others are likely to come to your aid as a matter of course, but take care you are not drowning in help!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You usually know just what to do when you are facing a certain key situation, but this week you may feel that you have to wing it. (May 6-May 20) -- A loved one tests your ability to improvise -- and, perhaps, compromise. Both of you want the same thing: mutual enjoyment!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have been looking for just the right tools for a tricky job that must be done solo -- and they can be yours, for a price. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been relying a little too much on your ability to maneuver quickly, when in fact maneuverability may be hazardous.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- If you're trying to get a certain job done, you must follow all the steps. Now is no time to take shortcuts of any kind. (July 8-July 22) -- You're eager to add a little flair to an endeavor that has gotten far too routine of late. New opportunities give you what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can take traditional methods and come up with something new and remarkable by infusing your unique style. Enjoyment abounds! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling the pressure when someone else's pleasure depends on your ability to deliver the goods. You'll have more than one chance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may choose to work at odd hours -- partially out of desire, and partially because your biological clock is out of whack! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Keeping yourself out of trouble is as easy as steering clear of those who are not telling you what's going on. Information provides safety.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can do what many cannot simply because you are more receptive to the kinds of input that experts are willing to give. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You want to do something impressive, but more because you need to feel good about yourself than because others require it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You mustn't deceive yourself about your motives. You know why you're doing something, and that must be good enough. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be champing at the bit as the week opens, but you can relax knowing that you'll enjoy more than one golden opportunity very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to need tools of high quality in order to get the job done the way others are expecting. Spend money to make money. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for platitudes! Rather, you want to deal with realities that you can see, hear and experience firsthand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're ready to make a commitment this week, when only last week you were afraid of any such steps toward permanence. What's different? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be angry with someone who has pointed out a weakness in your performance -- but isn't it true that you have no one to blame but yourself?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to be unusually clever and flexible in order to face rapidly changing circumstances. A friend chimes in. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Some may misinterpret your eagerness as inexperience, but even an expert can be excited about what he or she is facing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to work with the timing in order to see that everything falls out in an optimum fashion -- but don't be too aggressive. (March 6-March 20) -- The quality of your work should win you praise, even from those who have been critical in the past. It's a good week!