ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A little courage goes a long way and serves you well when the time comes to reveal yourself to an unsuspecting someone. (April 5-April 19) -- You mustn't let anyone tell you that your desires have no value. To you, they are a guiding light -- if, indeed, they have sprung from a positive place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be struggling with some physical symptoms, but they will never dampen the enthusiasm you feel for a new interaction. (May 6-May 20) -- You will want to examine your history for any indication that where you are headed is unsafe or unhealthy for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's all about moving forward, not back -- about looking up, not down. Progress depends on your willingness to make it. (June 7-June 20) -- You mustn't let anyone tell you that the contest you are now engaged in is not worth the trouble. You may lose the battle, but the war is still being waged.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can score a major personal victory, but you will also be carrying a major burden. It may be time to gamble. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone else's "wait and see" attitude isn't for you; you want to be far more proactive and effect change wherever you can.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Pride of self, together with pride of family, can serve you quite well. Don't make the mistake of overvaluing mere baseline numbers. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're after some guarantees, and you may have them if you approach the powers that be with the right attitude and tone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your interaction with someone who knows you very well may develop into something that takes you wholly by surprise. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may wonder why you've never done this or that before, and simply exploring the possibilities has you in a rare state of excitement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You've been experimenting with different versions of yourself, but you may want to get back to the real you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Questions you ask as the week opens may remain unanswered until the eleventh hour. Even so, you will be able to use those answers to your advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What you have planned is not likely to win the support of everyone around you, but those who do support you will prove to be quite helpful. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- When the opportunity for personal growth presents itself, you'll want to be ready. This requires looking at yourself openly and honestly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Others will give you the encouragement you need, but success isn't assured! You must be ready to work harder than usual. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive what you have asked for, but you will also have to pay for something you thought would be free of charge. It's a trade-off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Money matters may have you thinking that you've been on the wrong track lately. At the very least, you'll want to slow down a bit. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as actively involved as you had hoped, but if you continue to pay attention, you'll have the chance to do more very soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Rather than listening to the conversation, you can steer it, but you'll be required to work longer hours than you had planned. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to the numbers, and you'll understand how you got where you currently are -- and how you can move forward when the time comes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have trouble keeping up with a competitor until you realize that he or she is actually bending the rules. (March 6-March 20) -- Others will react to you in ways that may have you wondering why you haven't been doing the same things all along. It's a good week for making personal plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Someone close to you will make you feel special, and you can return the favor, but not right now. That time will come a little later. (April 5-April 19) -- You may find yourself traveling farther from home than you had planned, but you know how to use the extra time on the road to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have expected to have better luck early in the week, but as the weekend approaches, things are sure to improve. (May 6-May 20) -- You won't receive any guarantees, but what you promise yourself, you can surely deliver. It's vitally important for you to know what you really want!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You know where you're supposed to be, but you may not be able to get there the usual way. Expect things to take an unusual turn. (June 7-June 20) -- The old-fashioned and the newfangled are likely to meet in an unexpected way, giving you the chance to maximize your rewards.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more ingredients you add to the mix, the more you'll enjoy the results, even though things come out looking a little alien to you. (July 8-July 22) -- You can turn things on their ear and provide something a little fancier in place of that which is simply routine. Others appreciate the extra effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Where there's smoke, there's fire. You're likely to encounter more than the usual heat wherever you go. You'll have to act fast! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll approach perfection, but you may not know it. Others, however, will be inspired by your ability to stay the course under harrowing circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- As many people as you encounter, that's how many versions of the truth you're likely to hear. Sort through them with care. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can provide yourself with something no one else can, and it's very much needed, in fact. Others will want you to share this rare ability!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be the only one who knows just how far you are from the finish line. Take advantage of any opportunity to fire up your team. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're not going to want to share your ideas with anyone. You are confident that what you do alone will be of the greatest value to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- While you are usually interested in connecting with others, you are likely to be more content with your own company than usual. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- There are rules to follow, as usual, but you can bend them just enough to give yourself a little more of an advantage than you had expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You aren't likely to assume the No. 1 position just yet, but your rise to the top will continue at a healthy pace. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Despite any signs to the contrary, you should be able to do more with your money than usual. You can turn one bargain into many and work a number of special deals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're likely to be challenged in a way that requires you to dig deep and bring all of your talents to bear. It can be a memorable week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You needn't indulge in anything fancy. The humble and down-to-earth can be just what the doctor ordered and serve you better than anything else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can remind everyone that you know exactly what you're doing -- and why you're doing it -- while giving yourself the solitude you need. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You know what you're getting when you ask for "the usual" -- usually! This week, you may be surprised by what actually comes your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be missing something that others see as quite obvious. When you finally recognize it, it will mean much more to you. (March 6-March 20) -- More of the same comes your way, and you'll have to batten down the hatches in order to prepare and protect yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must keep track of someone else's progress, as well as your own. Travel plans may give you cause for concern. (April 5-April 19) -- You've been waiting patiently for something to come to pass, and you can wait no longer. It's time to make it happen yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You've set certain goals for yourself, and you must work hard to reach them -- whether they fit with another's plans or not. (May 6-May 20) -- It's time to make a change that can improve both mental and physical fitness over time. Don't shy away from doing something difficult.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone from your past takes a prominent position in your consciousness as the week opens. He or she will be there for you when it counts. (June 7-June 20) -- You may find yourself catering to another's desires far more than your own, but a valuable lesson is learned in the process.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can monitor your progress in a new way that gives you much better real-time feedback. Certain events will inspire you. (July 8-July 22) -- You've been fighting for some time to earn a position at the top, and at long last all indicators point to near-certain success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must formulate a plan that everyone can follow and understand. Progress depends on effective, timely cooperation. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Others are gravitating toward you for reasons you may not yet understand, but you can surely make this trend work for you over the long haul.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're never too far from someone who can assist you in essential ways; all you have to do is let him or her know that the time is now! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Communication will be the key to success -- as it so often is. Right now, however, unusual methods can yield unanticipated results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It may be time for you to unveil your heart to someone who does not yet realize what has developed between you. Much will happen once you do! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- In the process of giving someone what he or she needs, you'll discover that you have been satisfying your own desires as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You might assume things will transpire as expected because you cannot see anything else happening concurrently, but you're missing something. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- How you react to changing circumstances will not only affect your chances of success, but it will also provide a lesson for someone under your care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Practicality may conflict with dreams until you find a way to get them more in sync. You demand much from yourself. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What you expect is not likely to be what you encounter, but the fault doesn't lie with you. Indeed, surprises will abound in many scenarios.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Familiarizing yourself with what others are going through can give you a valuable new perspective. Don't run from the truth. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can provide yourself more of what you really want and need by being in the right place at the right time. It's all a matter of priorities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to give yourself plenty of time to meet certain requirements, as you don't want to be bringing up the rear. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It will be important for you to share your expectations with another as you make plans that will soon bring the two of you together in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're eager to see things move forward in a more dramatic fashion, but take care! Moving too fast can expose you to real hazards. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone close is waiting for you to make a decision that will affect you both in a significant and lasting way. Ask yourself: What is holding you back?