ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You needn't look over your shoulder to see if the competition is gaining on you -- it is! Now is no time to slow down for any reason. (April 5-April 19) -- You can trust someone to tell you precisely what you need to hear -- whether or not it is what you actually want to hear. You know that the truth may hurt.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- All the warning signs are there, so you must be prepared for the onset of one of your darker moods. It's a good time to free up your schedule. (May 6-May 20) -- You're making a great many connections between the present and the past. By week's end, you'll understand something you never understood before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Give yourself more of what you think you deserve; others will see you doing this and may decide that they can do the same. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll want others to give you clear instructions. You're in no position -- or condition -- to come up with a plan of action on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're so used to doing so much by yourself, under any circumstances, that you may not be able to relax when given the opportunity. (July 8-July 22) -- The wheels will be turning each and every day, and you may need to demand a great deal from those who choose to maintain close ties with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Just when you think you're ready and able to simplify, something comes along and demands that you become more involved. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to see danger approaching will surely come in handy, but on at least one day, your ability to avoid what you see may fail you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Physical symptoms may challenge you, but they shouldn't affect you so much that you are unable to fulfill assigned duties. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're not about to let anyone take control of a situation that you, by rights, should control. The truth is that only you know what is truly required!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're doing a job that is valued, surely -- but not by everyone equally. You needn't pay any attention to those who are not on board. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may discover that your ability to weather criticism is waning. Try not to do anything that may attract that kind of negative attention!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You know the rules, but you also know where you stand and what you have to gain -- and lose. This may be the week to bend those rules a bit. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Someone from afar is keeping you in his or her sights and giving you all the support you need right now. You'll want to repay this debt when you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may find yourself caught in a difficult situation toward midweek, but you can alleviate it somewhat by refusing to be led by your emotions. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your decisions may set off alarms, as others have reason to think that you are not seeing things as you should. Perspective is everything!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are not the only one going through a difficult time, despite the feeling that no one else knows what you know. Talk about it! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Congratulations may be in order as the week comes to a close, but whether you are the one to be congratulated is uncertain. It's looking that way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're feeling boxed in, so you are eager to assert your independence when given the chance. Avoid any sort of knee-jerk reaction. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The quality of your work may come under review by those who have something else going on behind the scenes. It's up to you to point out anything unfair.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be expected to do things a certain way. If you don't satisfy those expectations, you can expect a change to be made. (March 6-March 20) -- This week will be challenging on many fronts, but what goes on in your personal life can give you strength and provide you with the necessary inspiration.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- While you are usually quite businesslike, this week you're likely to opt for a more freeform approach to key dealings. (April 5-April 19) -- You will get the support you need, but from a highly unusual source. That ultimately doesn't matter; it's the help that counts!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You needn't be secretive when it comes to your desires. Share them with those around you, and someone may help you satisfy them. (May 6-May 20) -- You're yearning for something that has been kept from you for quite some time. The odds that you will get what you want have improved considerably.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be overcomplicating an issue that is, at the core, very simple. A friend will be able to help you streamline your efforts. (June 7-June 20) -- Those who gravitate toward you will have much to offer, both personally and professionally. You'll want to give them some creative latitude.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are looking at things from the most stable and clear vantage point, but perhaps this isn't enabling you to recognize creative potential. (July 8-July 22) -- Once you take a deep breath and begin moving in a certain direction, you'll find that all sorts of variables fall into place just as you had hoped.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Combine your dreams and aspirations with those of a friend, and the two of you can achieve something that no one else has imagined. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to progress at the rate you had anticipated, but right now any measurable forward motion is worth the effort. Don't change course just yet!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are striving for peak efficiency, but there are circumstances at play that may prevent you from getting there just yet. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you say and do will be watched closely by those who have some kind of stake in backroom negotiations to which you are an indirect contributor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are not in a position to make demands of others, nor should you have to do what others tell you to do every step of the way. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are in a much more adventurous mood than usual, but you must take care that this doesn't cause you to sacrifice all caution!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll enjoy just a bit more personal freedom than usual, and that's all it will take for you to make a dream come true. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A loved one may react to your decisions in a wholly selfish manner, and it will take time for you to convince him or her that all will be well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- News you receive as the week opens will inform what you do and say as the days pass -- leading to an important announcement at week's end. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are not doing what is in your best interest as much as doing what will satisfy someone else's greed. It's time to give yourself more of what you need!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to fight harder than usual to keep your emotions in check. A heavy workload and fatigue are conspiring against you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can combine your wants and needs into a neat little package that has you feeling much luckier -- and more accomplished -- than the competition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may feel as though a loved one has put you in a position you simply cannot navigate successfully -- but "impossible" is only a word! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Much depends on your ability to recognize opportunities as they arise -- before they are upon you! Things will move at a very quick pace.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may feel as though you are farther from home than usual. Is this because you must travel, or because you want to? (March 6-March 20) -- You can combine business and pleasure in a way that takes others completely by surprise. They may soon be copying your every move!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A head-on competition is looming, and you'll have time to prepare yourself as fully as possible -- though it may not start just yet. (April 5-April 19) -- You haven't forgotten a time when things went exactly your way, and you're eager for that to happen again. Such a trend is likely to begin soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have left something for the last minute, and that minute has passed you by. You must not make such a mistake again! (May 6-May 20) -- You have plenty to occupy your mind, but while you are thinking about key issues, you must also tend to routine responsibilities and not drop the ball.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may receive news from a friend far from home that heightens your level of concern. Perhaps you will want to schedule a trip very soon. (June 7-June 20) -- What happens on Monday shouldn't happen again on Tuesday -- but Wednesday and Thursday may see repeats. How can you break this uncomfortable cycle?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Others may be jumping on a certain bandwagon in droves, but you may hang back. If pressed, you can argue your case effectively. (July 8-July 22) -- The week opens on a note of highest expectation, and it's up to you to keep things going in the right direction. Don't let anyone derail you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The team you have put together may not yet be in sync. You'll soon discover whether you can do something about that. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Excitement will be on the rise as the week opens, but you must be careful not to let your emotions get the better of you. A calm, steady approach is advised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have waved goodbye to behavior that was not very good for you, but you may slip back into old patterns. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone has been warning you about the long-term effects of current developments, but you have a hunch that the right reactions will allow you to avoid lasting harm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't overlook domestic issues just because they may be less volatile and dramatic than what arises at work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not get exactly what you bargained for, but can you live with what comes your way anyway? All it will take is a minor adjustment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The mistake you are most likely to make is to think that you are more prepared for what's coming your way than you really are. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Gather your resources one at a time. Be sure that what you have is what you need -- and that it is all in fine working order.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can learn a great deal by watching someone in action -- even if it's someone whose work you don't usually appreciate. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Some time ago, you set aside a project that meant a great deal to you. You'll soon find the time to resurrect it and set your sights on eventual success!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are more interested in the affairs of another than in your own -- and for good reason! He or she has what you dearly want. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Be sure to get the rest you need; don't burn the candle at both ends. Focus on jobs that have a definite ending point for which to aim.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A relationship that ended some time ago may be rekindled, but for a reason that will take you by surprise. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You won't have to follow anyone's instructions for long, but at the outset it's a good idea to listen to any advice you may receive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to lean on a friend throughout much of the week, as the issues that will arise may challenge you on a basic, emotional level. (March 6-March 20) -- Are you truly afraid of what you might do if the course of events does not change soon? You can protect yourself and others by talking openly and honestly.