ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The best laid plans sometimes go awry, and you must prepare yourself for just such a contingency. Be ready to scramble! (April 5-April 19) -- How you express yourself will matter greatly, but not as much as your timing, which can make all the difference in the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're ready to go for broke, but the opportunity may not arise until it is actually too late to do anything about it. Be patient. (May 6-May 20) -- Focus on process, not product. You'll get there, surely -- and how you go matters just as much as getting there on time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not want others to focus on what you are doing, but you have a way of attracting attention that cannot be switched off. (June 7-June 20) -- Stand still at your own peril! You must be constantly on the move, working toward a clearly delineated goal, in order to meet with success.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have an unforgettable week, but not because of anything you do. One of your friends is sure to provide excitement. (July 8-July 22) -- You're not afraid of making mistakes, which is good, but you're likely to make more than usual this week, which can work against you. Use care at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you're after may be just around the corner, but it still seems like a long, long distance to you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may consider success unlikely, but any such pessimism will only work against you. Do what you can to see things in the best possible light.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be in need of just the kind of help others are seeking as well. Perhaps you can work together to secure what is available. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will want to speak openly and honestly about things that may be emotionally charged, especially when others don't want to hear it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have much on the docket, but you are looking forward to one particular endeavor that may change everything in the long run. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have received more than your share of bad news lately, but this is when you are actually at your best. It's time to do things your way once again.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may find yourself pulled in two very different directions, which may land you in a very awkward position for a time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It may be revealed that someone who claims to know you quite well doesn't really know you at all. It's time for you to act accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to go to the mat for something you feel very strongly about. This is not as personal as it may seem. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The unlikely becomes quite likely as the week progresses, and you must be ready to deal with a situation that no one is able to forestall any longer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Time spent with friends and loved ones affords you the opportunity to answer a few tough questions for yourself -- and make some key decisions. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others can learn a great deal from you, provided you allow them to know what you are doing -- and why. Not everything need be a secret!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Something that seems minor can actually have a major impact on you and those around you. Others come to you with age-old concerns. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must be willing to give yourself credit, as others are not likely to do so. You've done much, recently, that warrants praise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will want to increase the level of commitment you've pledged to a friend or loved one who is going through a tough time. (March 6-March 20) -- Though creativity is on the rise, you may find it difficult to be as productive as usual. Unforeseen circumstances conspire against you.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have to follow new rules with regard to the dissemination and assimilation of information. Waste no time in this regard! (April 5-April 19) -- What you are told as the week opens may differ dramatically from what you experience as things progress. Someone you respect will offer the answers you seek.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Pay attention to the evidence being presented by both parties in an ongoing argument. You can ensure that things progress fairly. (May 6-May 20) -- It's time to pick up where you left off, and to make sure that things don't fall behind in the same way again. You can increase the pace for everyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can reconnect with someone who, in times past, was a pivotal figure in both your personal life and professional affairs. (June 7-June 20) -- Certain new information may rub you the wrong way, but you mustn't let it take control of you as the days pass. Stay on top of all issues -- objectively.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Someone close to you is in need of just the kind of assistance you can provide, but you will have to time your intervention with care. (July 8-July 22) -- Once you get going, you'll have trouble slowing down. You'll feel compelled to charge ahead because of your beliefs, and to stay involved at all levels.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may encounter an obstacle that stands in your way only because of a decision made last week or the week before. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Take care not to let your emotions get the better of you; you must rely on your ability to remain in control, no matter what is said or done around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There's a new way to do something traditional, and you can discover its benefits only through direct involvement. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the chance to say goodbye to everything that has been slowing you down of late. You can move ahead of the pack in this rat race!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may receive a warning to which you cannot react in time. What will see you through? Your ability to be fair at all times is all it will take. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It will be more difficult than usual to make time for yourself, but it is absolutely essential that you do so in order to maintain efficiency.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have been managing a difficult situation quite well of late, but certain events may put you behind the eight-ball for a time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you're not simply going through the motions. Others depend upon your complete commitment at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You will have the chance to make your case for an unpopular idea. By week's end, you may have more supporters than detractors. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You won't have to travel far from home to see unusual things that are the stuff of lifelong memories. Family members want to be by your side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You will want to make decisions that are in the best interests of your immediate family, so be sure you know what they need! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The steps you must take to validate your opinion of yourself are simple. When you have taken them, others are sure to applaud your every effort.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be deceived by what someone does to further his or her own agenda. This optical illusion is meant to fool others, as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Extra time can be used to maximize your effectiveness at work, especially where a key project is concerned. Personal affairs take a back seat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The difference between a big lie and a small fib will seem unusually important to you as you promote the truth in all areas. (March 6-March 20) -- From your position, you will see things that others do not. Your job, henceforth, is to share what you learn in an honest and open manner.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're not likely to think about the ordinary very much at all until someone turns it into something extraordinary. (April 5-April 19) -- Avoid the artificial -- in what you think, say, do and eat. The more organic your processes, the more likely you will be to rise to the top.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- All it takes is once. As soon as you get that one time out of the way, you can move on to something more important and lasting. (May 6-May 20) -- Despite the fact that the desire to heal is universal -- and the need for it is obvious -- you seem to resist taking a step that can start the process.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Let a certain someone call the shots, and you'll feel that you've put yourself in very good hands. Don't wait. (June 7-June 20) -- You're able to interpret messages and decipher signs with remarkable accuracy. For the most part, it's purely instinctive.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself arguing against the idea that what you are after is largely obsolete, and you'll have proof by week's end. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll want to ask yourself how safe you really feel as the week opens, and you'll work all week long to ensure that the answer for you and others is "perfectly."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Though you may get a cool reception early in the week, later on you'll enjoy a much warmer climate among those who support you openly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll have the chance to restate your position in terms that more people will understand. Events will take an unexpected turn as the weekend approaches.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Though someone insists that his or her recent activities have all been legit, you can shed light on some issues that are worth investigating. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll need to steer clear of not only the appearance of conflict, but outright conflict itself. This can be done if you confess certain faults.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It may be time for you to mount your own investigation of certain deals to which you have not been a party, but that affect you directly. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Now is no time for plagiarism of any kind. Such copycat behavior, if discovered, can put your reputation in danger for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may choose to revisit a certain small portion of your past. If you do, you must equip yourself with the right emotional tools. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Are you fully prepared for what is likely to come your way? You've seen the signs, and now it's time to gather your resources.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You don't want to start a new, major project with a skeleton crew. Be sure that you have everyone in place to do the necessary jobs. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The moment you report for duty, the week will assume greater importance than expected. The work you do will affect many, both directly and indirectly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may receive news that sends you off in a new direction. Later on, you'll feel more comfortable with where you're going. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will want to take precautions to be sure that no one is able to overtake you as you stake your claim to something you feel you deserve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A family situation that has been evolving for a long time now will reach the point where it is worrisome to you. It's time to act. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A collaboration begun not long ago will start to yield results both expected and unexpected. There are already some loose ends to be tied up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to track down someone who has all the answers -- or at least one or two that you most need. Are your questions up to date? (March 6-March 20) -- Someone is straining a certain relationship with expectations that are not, according to some, "part of the deal." An explanation can calm some nerves.