ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Someone you've known for a while will affect you from afar quite strongly, though indirectly. You may want to get in touch. (April 5-April 19) -- It's hard for you not to feel what a certain someone is feeling, but you must do your best to remain strong as you provide the help he or she needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll surely have the advantage all week if you just remember to keep people guessing at least some of the time. Don't reveal everything! (May 6-May 20) -- A reunion will have you making new plans. A loved one may intervene when things become dicey, and you'll know who really has your back.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't want to miss any goings-on that might affect you even a little. Pay particular attention to unscheduled developments. (June 7-June 20) -- Given what others have told you, you're not sure you can proceed as planned, but it's possible you've received some inaccurate information.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Disagreements needn't lead to the cessation of work, but rather to its continuation, when new ideas arise during open discussions. (July 8-July 22) -- You must pay attention to what a rival is doing, because you will then know what is possible or impossible for you when your turn comes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- With the addition of a particular teammate, you can see the path to success laid out clearly before you. It's up to you to lead. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Former troubles may come back to haunt you, but that's no reason to give up on a plan you've worked so hard to put in place. Keep looking forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your to-do list may be longer than expected, but if you start slowly, you can work your way up to a pace that accommodates all your needs. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Saying a thing is so doesn't make it so. You've got to back up what you say with hard evidence. Things may take a little time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There are some who will come after you if you continue along your present course, but you know what you have to do in response. Be ready! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A fabrication will send you in the wrong direction, but you'll soon receive information that can set everything right. You will recover.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been pushing your agenda for a while now, and still you're being met with opposition. Perhaps it's time for a personal assessment. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What happens as the week opens can be quickly forgotten by some, but you understand that it will affect what you do -- and why -- for a while to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to work hard to fight against the rumors that are swirling around you. You'll stumble on a solution when a friend shows up. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can benefit greatly from any sort of social outing, but an excursion with a certain loved one will help you pave the way for the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Others are waiting for you to make decisions that are required before they can swing into action. Do you have all the info you need? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Examining your personal history will give you a new perspective. This, in turn, allows you to free yourself from certain self-imposed restrictions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've been trying to negotiate with someone for quite some time, but you still cannot find common ground. A discovery waits to be made. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Focus on specifics, and you'll find that the big picture takes care of itself. Someone who has criticized you in the past will finally fade from view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- They say that patience is a virtue, but from where you're standing, it looks like an excuse to avoid doing what you know you should do. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll have more energy than expected as the week opens, and you can make a few big plans even as you deal with routine concerns. Ambition is high.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Approach all matters with care, especially where younger family members are involved. You don't want to set the wrong example. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be wondering why you have been put in your current predicament, but as usual you have a lesson or two to learn, and this is the only way. Face it squarely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Others express concern or surprise when you head off in a new direction, but you may only be doing it to fool someone who's getting too close. (May 6-May 20) -- There's certainly a place for rest and relaxation, but you're going to have to earn it. It's time to address your most urgent needs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are eager to learn what someone else already knows, but such information may not be readily available. You'll want to know why. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been pushing yourself hard trying to maintain an unhealthy pace. You'll have the chance to slow things down and take stock -- if you want to.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The actions of another can inform your endeavors, provided you understand his or her motives completely. Avoid any kind of guesswork. (July 8-July 22) -- You may receive an offer that has you wondering if you are, indeed, in the right place and doing the right thing. Perhaps there's more for you somewhere else?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're not likely to get through the week entirely on your own, try as you might. The trail is fraught with danger, and you'll need guidance! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- An attachment to someone from your past will become strained as you try to break free from certain expectations. This is worth talking about!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be surprised by a development that takes a certain former mentor out of the picture entirely. You know how to continue moving forward. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Reports of your activities or whereabouts are likely to be wholly false -- and quite entertaining! You can set the record straight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Any attempt to manipulate, fabricate or obfuscate your past record is sure to backfire on you. Play it all aboveboard. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can combine peaceful relaxation with periods of intense, animated activity -- and come out ahead of the competition, to boot! Keep it up!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There's no time for you to do anything you hadn't planned on doing, but plenty of time for you to complete a normal assignment. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to explore here, there and everywhere to come up with what you need to address a tricky and quickly developing personal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A conflict may develop between you and a rival who thinks that doing the same thing actually serves a completely different purpose. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A little risk is no cause for you to go overboard in your future attempts to keep everything around you safe and sound. You must listen to reason!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You and a new friend need to discuss some issues that you may not have wanted to bring up, even in the recent past. Unveil the truth. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you've heard about someone on the periphery of your experience will convince you to get a little closer -- but you may want to do so slowly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Someone looking over your shoulder may have you jumping to conclusions throughout the week -- and your decisions may be faulty as a result. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to study what others have done before you in order to determine the direction you should move. Much can be completed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Despite your situation developing rather slowly, you can maintain the advantage by keeping your view trained forward. (March 6-March 20) -- By crossing your t's and dotting your i's, you'll take care of business in a way that is both effective and admirable. Not everyone can do the same.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- This is a good week to address the causes of a recent rift between you and a former ally and partner. Key issues can be addressed. (April 5-April 19) -- You're going to want to stay in touch with someone whose activities are taking him or her farther from home than expected. External forces will play a role.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may sense that things are far tenser than they have been in the past, and you may be the only one who knows why. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone with a vested interest may try to tell you what to do, but you know that you must follow your instincts and let your desires lead the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's time for you to make a clean break with the past and focus on what is coming. Sooner than expected, you'll be dealing with new influences. (June 7-June 20) -- Those who gravitate toward you are in for a surprise, as you're not likely to be in a giving mood very much of the time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to start the workweek by completing a project that has been hanging over you. Only then can you move on to other things. (July 8-July 22) -- You're in the midst of formulating a rather complex plan, but others are dubious. Is it your motives or your methods that are turning them off?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have no other chance to come clean than right now. Once this week has passed, another's needs will likely take precedence. Speak up! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself waiting for someone to reach out to you, but he or she is doing the same. Someone has got to break the stalemate!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may face difficulties due to official policies that are not conducive to progress as you see it. You need more information. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You cannot make an accurate assessment of what is going on around you from the safety of your home or office; you've got to get out and about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have reason to travel far from home. Whether it is personal or professional is a fact you must keep squarely in mind. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You've been firm in your assessment of a recent endeavor, but a discovery will have you changing your mind about a few small, significant details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Take care that you're not merely fooling yourself with talk of success where there was none or progress where there was actually regression. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your team is ready to back you up, but you must be clear about your own expectations. Make no demands that are not supported by the numbers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll reach a certain landmark sometime toward midweek. In that moment, you'll want to stop and consider your motives and methods. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone in charge has been watching you, and you may discover that he or she has made some big plans that you can be a part of if you so choose.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Business travel needn't be all work and no play. In fact, you can arrange for some personal time just when things seem to be heating up. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to bow out of something you've been looking forward to simply because your schedule has become far too busy, and it's the one item that must go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- There are more ways than one to do what must be done. You must always ensure that you're not bound by tradition. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Collaborating with someone far from your base of operations is possible, but not ideal. Still, you can accomplish much if you get creative with your communication.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have trouble comprehending another's intentions. Be sure to get as much information as possible directly from the source. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself waiting on word from someone acting in an official capacity before you can take action. Use the time to make further plans.