ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're eager to be back on the scene after taking some time off. You'll know whether you're ready or not after only a few preliminary moves. (April 5-April 19) -- You can expect to have more luck than usual, especially when it comes to required activities that you are not willing to shirk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to have things just as you want them later in the week, but this all depends on how you use the first two or three days. (May 6-May 20) -- A chance encounter can put you in the spotlight earlier than expected. If this is what you want, you can surely make the most of it. If not -- then what?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll want to collaborate with only the best -- but whom, exactly, does that include? You may have to broaden the scope of your search. (June 7-June 20) -- You can have much that you desire, but only if you are willing to give up the one thing that you value above almost all else. What will you do?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can return to a place of great meaning and import to you. What you do there can make a big difference in the lives of others. (July 8-July 22) -- You're in the mood to explore new territory, but you don't yet want to make a commitment, even if you find something that really seems to suit you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- One thing leads to another, putting you in a position that you could have anticipated if you had paid attention to all the clues. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You will want to heed a warning offered to you by a friend who has "been there, done that." An unusual trait may come to the fore before the week is out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't shy away from an analysis that points to something more complicated than you first expected. Immerse yourself in the facts. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand just how someone is trying to steer you in a different direction, but your resistance can help keep you from breaking stride.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You will have to gather more information in order to formulate answers to the questions you are sure to be asked. Be diligent! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will want to put two and two together so that you are not fooled when you are faced with an otherwise implausible situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The explanation you'll receive from an ally early in the week will leave you wondering if you ever really knew much about him or her. Investigate! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can share much with someone who is actually very different from you in several significant ways. Celebrate what you have in common!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You will have to get started on a new project as early as possible if you expect to match the progress made by a rival. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You don't really have all the facts, but you certainly can make an accurate guess about why certain things are happening the way they are -- and when.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your week may not start quickly, but once you take a step in a new direction, you'll be expected to pick up the pace. Others are keeping track. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Records kept in the past may not be enough. The interpretation of those facts and figures is likely to make all the difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A nostalgic reverie will make you realize that things are not quite as you had hoped they would be -- but you can make a key change. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll sense that there are double meanings all around. You must interpret them, and the speed with which you do so may matter a great deal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Routine endeavors may fill you with much-needed comfort throughout the first part of the week, giving you what you need to excel later on. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to gather your forces and prepare for a final push toward a major goal. Surround yourself with just the right supporters.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can save the day more than once, winning the gratitude of many and the admiration of one whose opinion really counts. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to reveal something about yourself early in the week in order to get things moving more quickly later on. A loved one will have your back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may not know just what is going on when it first begins, but later you'll realize it's something you've long wanted to happen. (May 6-May 20) -- You can avoid a fall from grace simply by doing or saying something very simple at just the right time. You'll certainly see who your friends are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The actions of one or two friends may have you wondering what you've been doing all this time. You can make a change. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be able to enjoy one more day with someone who, very soon, will have to be heading somewhere you cannot follow. This week will prove to be bittersweet.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can explore some difficult issues with someone who knows you better, perhaps, than you know yourself. (July 8-July 22) -- What you dig up can be used for good -- if you can avoid the temptation to use it against someone you see as a challenger. Try to be fair to everyone you encounter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Can you get things done with someone looking over your shoulder? You may be surprised to find that you can increase the pace -- and the quality! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll be tempted to set everything aside and focus on the needs of that special someone all week long -- but certain key issues refuse to be ignored.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Patience is more than a virtue; it is a necessity. You will want to keep things calm under the very worst of circumstances. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Quality control will be a major concern all week long. In the end, you may realize that doing something your way is the very best way to do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're going to have to do more than you had planned in order to get everything done on schedule. A job within a job must be completed! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're not likely to make any fashion statements, as what you wear is far more geared toward function than form. It's what you have to do!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not remember to do everything on the docket, but you'll certainly get most things done. What remains can surely wait. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be surprised by an assignment or challenge that someone brings to you. It's not at all what you've been good at lately.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to have to prepare yourself for a physical challenge that will come your way toward the end of the week. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The instructions you receive as the week opens may not be crystal clear, but you can interpret them correctly and get the job done well and ahead of schedule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're not likely to do what others expect you to do. This will give you the advantage in certain situations that surprise even you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- There's no point in arguing over something that is not an essential issue. You'll want to expend energy on what really matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself very far from home and enjoying yourself immensely. You can learn to delight in exploring unfamiliar territory. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're going to want to make things a little spicier than usual, especially for that certain someone who does so much for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can turn a routine endeavor into something very special, and it won't take a great deal of extra thought or effort. (March 6-March 20) -- You have your reputation to think of. Don't let anyone do anything that can put you in a vulnerable position. You must always think ahead!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want to finish what you are doing as quickly as possible so that you can focus on something that you've long waited to try. (April 5-April 19) -- You're eager to see what you can get going with a new friend or partner. He or she has many ideas to share -- and you'll be eager to explore most if not all of them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It's time for you to get moving. What happens early in the week is likely to propel you forward faster than you might have expected. (May 6-May 20) -- You don't have to worry about your team being at odds with your leadership. Everyone is on board and eager to see where you can take them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not know exactly where you are going as the week opens, but after studying what goes on elsewhere, you can formulate a plan. (June 7-June 20) -- You may find yourself struggling with something that used to be quite easy for you. It's important that you determine just what has changed in recent weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can learn a thing or two from someone who has gone a different route to get to the same place you are headed. What advantages does he have? (July 8-July 22) -- A difficult situation will arise, necessitating quick decisions of the kind you've tried to avoid in the past. Others are willing to follow you anywhere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Focus on productivity. Can you increase efficiency without spending too much money? An investor is out there! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You needn't explain yourself to everyone, though you must be ready to clarify your overall perspective to one who is considering making a change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't want to skip the preliminaries, trivial though they may seem. It is just that kind of discipline that can win the day again and again. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your best-laid plans are likely to go awry as you realize you didn't take certain circumstances into account.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Changes in the lives of others needn't affect you directly -- unless you want them to. In that case, much is likely to happen. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You know things are not at all as they should be, yet you are uncertain as to how to make necessary changes. Follow another's lead for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be learning more than one lesson at a time, and each will inform the other. Take a look at what someone else is doing. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't think that what you are dealing with is permanent or unchanging. Indeed, you can alter much to suit your current needs and desires. Give it a try!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll welcome almost any developments as long as they have you moving in a new direction. Even slow progress will do! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see what someone else has to offer before you accept any proposal that comes your way. Don't overlook what might be best for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll receive news that will leave you reeling, but you can recover quickly if you keep in mind just what it is you're trying to accomplish. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll be dealing in both reality and fantasy -- perhaps even at the same time! A friend or partner will provide the necessary perspective.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Even though you do not have much faith in someone else's ability to lead, you can do much that benefits the team. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your decisions will affect others in a way that they are not at all accustomed to. You must be willing to help them navigate some unfamiliar territory.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You don't want to wait until the last minute to unveil something you've been working on for quite some time. Avoid any real delays. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have to come up with a solution to a pressing problem that puts you in a vulnerable position. Is there any alternative?