ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may reach a critical point midweek that requires you to make one or two very quick decisions that will affect you for some time to come. (April 5-April 19) -- You're going to have to break the rules at some point simply to get around an obstacle that someone else has put in your path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Someone is going to be much closer to you as the week comes to a close than he or she was when it started. Is this something you had planned? (May 6-May 20) -- Distance doesn't necessarily make the heart grow fonder, despite the adage. You must work to maintain a connection with that certain someone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A breakdown of communication early in the week cannot be blamed on anyone but you, but you know how to correct the error very quickly. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone far from home may reach out to you and change things with a few choice words. You've known this was going to happen for quite some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Style and elegance count for much, but whatever you do has got to come from the inside. You can't just paste it on. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to open up to a loved one about what you really want -- and what you're afraid of. He or she can help you sort things out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Facts and figures of all kinds will figure prominently throughout the week. It may be unusually important for you to remember people's names. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A sampling of various activities will give you a healthy perspective. Remember that you can choose not to do anything you don't like.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Travel is likely in the picture, but whether your destination is near or far will be determined by forces beyond your control. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A calculated risk on your part will yield a surprise. You'll find that you are able to progress more quickly as a result of your new standing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may want to do more early in the week, leaving yourself some time to devote to personal issues later on. A friend will need you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Everything should fall into place rather quickly as the week opens, but you'll have to work harder to keep things in order with each passing day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The quicker the pace, the more likely you will be to make errors that cannot be corrected. Moderation is key in all things. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will be able to see where you are going with greater clarity, and in greater detail, than in recent weeks. Confidence will surely increase as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You've been making promises that you simply cannot keep, but most of those around you will see what is really going on and will understand. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A conflict may arise between you and a rival, but it needn't threaten your progress in any significant way. Indeed, you can use it to your advantage!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You've been putting the needs of others ahead of your own recently, which is admirable, but you must try to think of yourself. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to scrap one set of plans in favor of another that doesn't suit you quite as well. You can make adjustments that improve the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've taken to doing something that doesn't seem to be quite "you" -- but you can do much to correct that overall impression. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A dangerous situation can be avoided altogether, provided you are willing to let someone else think he or she is in control.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may find yourself adjusting your schedule all week long, and quite possibly changing course several times as well. Stay alert! (March 6-March 20) -- The pull that a member of the opposite sex exerts may prove irresistible to you -- but not for reasons that make any sense. Study this situation carefully!

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.