ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A little diplomacy goes a long way. You don't want to be too aggressive, lest someone else prove to be stronger than you are. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll want to keep your needs and desires firmly in mind as the week progresses. You can help others, but never forget why you're in the game.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not be able to move as quickly as you had hoped, because of someone else's more urgent needs. Progress will be made, however. (May 6-May 20) -- You can combine the personal and the professional in a way that attracts the praise and admiration of those who find out what you're doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll get word of an opportunity early in the week that will have you gearing up for a big push. Dare you put all your eggs into one basket? (June 7-June 20) -- Reports from a "second home" make you wish you were there -- and you can be, if you arrange your schedule accordingly. Travel is favored.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your creative strengths are on display all week, as you dive into one project after another. At some point, you will have to narrow your focus. (July 8-July 22) -- It may take you longer than expected to get started, but once you reach cruising speed, there is nothing that can stop you -- at least for now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The stakes are higher than expected, but you are able to address any issues that may arise. Confidence and ability will soar. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This will prove to be a memorable week, as you'll encounter someone whose influence changes everything -- at least on the surface.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone who has been close to you for some time is likely to change the rules. Can you maintain this friendship now? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You and another who admire each other greatly are likely to have an opportunity to work together in a new way and achieve something others will long remember.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are putting a lot of faith in natural influences of all kinds, hoping they steer your own endeavors in the right directions. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You've heard the word "no" quite enough recently, but things are likely to turn so that your ideas and proposals are favored at last.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others will look upon what you do with wide eyes -- some in admiration, and some in shock. You can't please everyone! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time for you to pick up the pace where your own personal evolution is concerned. Now is no time to wait for others to make things happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Negotiations will yield options, but some may not be worth serious consideration. There's at least one you'll want to explore. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not believe what you hear as the week opens. As the days pass, you'll realize that you can rely on this unusual information in surprising ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take care not to jump to conclusions that limit your options. Remain open to all kinds of choices. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to revisit something familiar in order to come to a better understanding of who you are and how you have come to this particular place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can influence others in just the right ways, helping to keep things from becoming too complicated -- or too chaotic. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to stake your claim to something that you feel should have been yours quite some time ago. Such daring action is favored.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can surprise others by doing and saying things that no one expects from you. The truth is, you're not behaving out of character at all. (March 6-March 20) -- The rules that work for you aren't always going to work for those around you, so you must be willing to give them more freedom than usual.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll be gathering more than information. Indeed, your store of personal resources may be richer right now than ever before. (April 5-April 19) -- A collaboration with someone very different from yourself will bring out the best in both parties, and it may teach you something about your own likes and dislikes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The first few days of the week will find you cleaning up after others, but this is so that you can have things the way you want them later on. (May 6-May 20) -- What you recommend to someone will tell him or her a lot about you -- and what you can offer when the time comes. You'll be working hard very soon!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It may be time for you to include someone else in your planning process. The pace is sure to speed up once this person is on your team. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be aware of rumblings all around you that tell you things are not proceeding exactly according to plan. Keep your ear to the ground!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may discover that the personal reasons for doing a certain thing are trumped by other, more practical ones. You're on the right track! (July 8-July 22) -- You are in no mood to reveal all your secrets, but what the situation demands of you will require that you come clean in some respect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It may be time to man the battle stations in order to protect yourself and your family members from an insidious danger. Work together. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do something you've never done before in order to get the attention of someone who can, in the future, open an important door or two.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone far from home is on your side and is more willing than ever to go to bat for you. A professional opportunity will soon arise. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone in authority in the workplace is more eager than usual to make you happy, but take care that you don't insist on something that is actually impossible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A request will come to you from afar that has you changing your entire approach, either at home or in the workplace. You can come through, surely! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It's a good week to pursue a desire that you've been keeping to yourself of late. Others know what you are after and can help you acquire it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are in danger of running out of steam if you aren't careful to pace yourself and focus on the most essential duties. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A neighbor will come to the rescue early in the week, setting you up for success in a way that you hadn't anticipated. You'll also benefit from new information.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to get a head start on certain routine tasks in order to make time for something that will fall into your lap later on. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to communicate clearly under stress will serve you well all week long. Others will know when to come to you for important information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can come to an agreement that allows both parties to come out on top where personal finances are concerned. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What begins as nothing more than a game may become something very serious before the week is out. You'll want to protect yourself from emotional harm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself mourning a time gone by, but remember that you have much to look forward to, especially toward week's end. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A loved one may reach out to you and make it clear that he or she is willing to let bygones be bygones. Surely it's time to bury the hatchet!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Are you ready for what is most certainly coming your way? You'll want to prepare yourself emotionally as well as physically. (March 6-March 20) -- You can play a new role that will attract the attention of those who are handing out commendations and recommendations.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel as though you are working against your best interests -- until a breakthrough allows you to make key changes. (April 5-April 19) -- You can combine your resources with those of another who is just as eager as you are to see things come out a certain way. Coordinate your efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You have much to do, but one accomplishment will shine more brightly than any other when you look back and assess the week's events. (May 6-May 20) -- Progress and stasis hang in a very delicate balance. Trying to force the pace could push everything the wrong way for a while. Use a light touch!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The view you enjoy from where you stand gives you the advantage, as you can anticipate coming hazards with greater accuracy. (June 7-June 20) -- You are responsible for more than your immediate affairs. Young and old will be rallying around you to receive assistance and comfort.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You haven't always believed that honesty is the best policy, but now you can see no way around saying what you know must at last be said. (July 8-July 22) -- Your entire career may not be on the line, but you are surely facing a situation that could affect your reputation for quite a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may recently have dropped hints that someone else considers promises. You must work out all the details and settle this. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can enjoy all that a golden oldie has to offer, either personally or professionally. A friend will steer you in the right direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's time to recognize that things are not as they used to be between you and someone you once considered a friend. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Where one thing ends, another begins, almost at precisely the same moment. Excitement is in the air, and you have much to look forward to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone who taught you much about who you are and what you must do with your life will reappear and offer you one more piece of advice. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that what you thought you knew was merely the product of guesswork. Keep this in mind as you collect more accurate information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're thinking of making a change that will affect those around you in ways you cannot wholly anticipate. Include them in open discussions! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You cannot accept things the way they are, so you must surely do something to change them to suit your needs and preferences. Can you do it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You know that your efforts are never futile, but it may feel as though you are sailing against a strong current. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Surface appearances offer only a first step in your process of assessment and assimilation. Examine things more closely to refine your point of view.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can set things right between yourself and an old friend. What happens "by accident" must be analyzed further. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Early in the week, you'll hear from someone who has plans for you, but you may not be able to agree to the terms because of what you have already laid out for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You know how to get the best out of others, but you have reason to focus more on yourself than on other members of your team. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What you are trying to accomplish may not be possible just yet, but you can study the lay of the land and come up with a game plan that might win the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't let yourself be thrown off by someone who doesn't really know what you're trying to accomplish. Stay the course! (March 6-March 20) -- You're not likely to get all the support you had asked for, but those who do support you are sure to give you their all over the long term.