ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not be in the mood for the kinds of things that usually fill your week. What you do instead will depend on what a chance encounter brings. (April 5-April 19) -- While helping someone else, you can also satisfy your own needs and desires. You'll derive great satisfaction from a job well done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself far from home toward midweek, but it won't be necessary to return anytime soon. Explore new territory. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be preoccupied by notions of belonging -- or not belonging. Whether or not you fit in will depend in large part on how you see yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can take what someone else gives you and turn it into something entirely new that works much better for you than it has in the past. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll enjoy playing fast and loose with your own sense of time. On many occasions, you needn't pay any attention to the clock at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Do not ignore the details, and don't let anyone tell you that your position is untenable. You have the advantage and will prevail. (July 8-July 22) -- Waking and sleeping will need to happen according to a schedule that is stricter than usual if you want to be as refreshed -- and focused -- as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A change in mood halfway through the week can certainly do you good, though you may not be responsible for it. Go with the flow. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself strapped for cash -- or short on some other resource that is absolutely necessary. Don't be afraid to ask a friend for a loan.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A delay as the week opens will provide a rare opportunity to give your plans a final once-over before setting them in motion. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Those who are accustomed to your antics will be surprised to learn that you are trying to take an unusually conservative approach. Don't tip your hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to do much with little, but you can prove that your cup doesn't have to be running over for you to win the day. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22 -- An early start is recommended, but what that means to you will be different from what it means to anyone else. Don't let criticism put a damper on your mood.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Practice makes perfect -- usually. It can also make a mess of something that you had down to a science. Don't overwork it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take things more quietly than usual, and you'll be able to make clear assessments as you progress. A friend will help you take things in stride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are looking forward to making an entrance of sorts later in the week, and you must make sure that you are prepared for what follows. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Events early in the week may put you on guard for a while, until you realize that you are largely immune to what is happening to others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to share your observations all week long. Those who are most receptive can prove quite useful to you at a later date. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are not likely to progress in the ways you had hoped, but what happens instead can prove highly productive nevertheless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself in charge of something about which you have much to learn in little time. Help will appear disguised as something else. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may mistake someone's behavior as a snub of some kind, but he or she is only setting the scene for a major triumph later in the not-so-distant future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The assistance you get isn't the kind you were looking for, but you mustn't complain, since it's being provided gratis. See what you can do with it. (March 6-March 20) -- You can see what lies ahead with greater clarity than usual -- and all because you took someone's advice. Show your gratitude freely.

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.