ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Instructions come at you very quickly this week, requiring you to be flexible and make adjustments as you go. You may get very few breaks. (April 5-April 19) -- You will want to consider carefully which steps to take this week as you think about where you are and where you want to be. A partner shares his views.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There are those who would have you go against your instincts this week, but you know that it's best to do what comes naturally. (May 6-May 20) -- The time has come for you to demand what's yours by right. Someone has been holding out on you, and you must be willing to stand up for yourself in no uncertain terms.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What you do this week is likely to attract attention, but you will have to work carefully to be sure it's the right kind. (June 7-June 20) -- You make a surprise discovery about yourself or your family this week that gives you much greater optimism about something you've been planning for some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not find it easy to share this week, but by letting others in on what you are thinking, you can start getting a new idea off the ground. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have more than one chance to shine this week, and it's likely that you can parlay one simple opportunity into many more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you ask for as the week opens may not be available to you right away, so you must be prepared to accept an alternative if it can be arranged. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not think a great deal of what you hear as the week opens, but events later on make you realize that you were a party to something very significant.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're eager to make changes to your environment that promote a healthier and more efficient way of working. You can't do this alone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The more you try to hide from others this week, the more you are likely to reveal. It's best to avoid any kind of deception, intended or not.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Something you don't yet know is likely to be revealed to you, bit by bit, over time this week. Work with those who are pushing you right now. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want a little time as the week opens to formulate a plan, but certain circumstances aren't going to let you remain inactive for too long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You begin the week with an overwhelming desire to step in and help someone -- and you can do it, provided your motive remains pure. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may realize that something you've worked for over time isn't right for you, but appropriate changes can be made before this week comes to a close.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may object to limits and restrictions being imposed on you and another by a third party. You must fight this within the rules. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The real and the imagined may clash this week, as you struggle to navigate a situation that isn't what it seems to be, no matter how you look at it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to look twice at the rules and regulations before you are comfortable doing what you are asked to do this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You should be able to get ahead of the game this week simply by keeping the pace up and not letting distractions get the better of you. Focus!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to avoid throwing good money after bad this week, when you realize that an initial investment was less than sound. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A search yields surprising results this week. What you uncover lets you move forward with greater confidence. A loved one expresses himself in a new way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can have an important and lasting influence on members of your team this week, but you can't approach them in the same old way. (March 6-March 20) -- You may receive an invitation that complicates your week. Can you make time to accept? Look for any opening that you can fill with something productive.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can contribute to another's endeavor and come out on top simply because you are in the right place at the right time. Don't gloat! (April 5-April 19) -- There may be only one person you can ask for the kind of help you are likely to need, and you can't afford to let too much time pass. Ask now!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may receive inspiration from someone quite surprising. He or she is willing to do everything possible to support your efforts. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be overlooking the simplest solution to a pressing problem. Take a look at what you haven't yet done; one of those tasks should do the trick.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Watching another can give you the confidence you need to try something similarly difficult all on your own. It will be a memorable week! (June 7-June 20) -- You must stay in touch with those who have been important contributors to your efforts in the past. They can help you raise the bar.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're not likely to go astray if you remain in contact with an older family member who has your best interests at heart. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to sever ties with someone who has been holding you back. You know who it is, and you know what you have to say. Make no delay!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your imagination may play games with you, making you think that you are much further from an important goal than you really are. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Fantasy and reality will be at odds, but you can be the one to make everything clear to those who are most affected. You surely know what's what!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You want to have a good time, but you may not be willing to do what is necessary to make that happen -- until a friend speaks up. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The ordinary will become the extraordinary after you step in and do something that comes quite naturally to you -- but that others are unable to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The news you are expecting may not come, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to move forward on your own. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may receive word about a close friend from a third party you do not know well. Can you believe what you hear? You may have to ask some awkward questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to travel outside your comfort zone to deal with someone who isn't playing by the rules. Beware any secret deals. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can't help but act on what you see, as your instincts will compel you to do the right thing. Others are going to have to accept that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be the only one others trust to get a certain job done, even though you truly do not enjoy doing it. Money may be an issue. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to get started on something that you've been planning for a long time, but a loved one may doubt that you're ready. You can prove otherwise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can see what others cannot, waiting for you over the horizon. Your preparations must address the needs of family and friends. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not be where you are supposed to be as the week opens, but your activities are likely to take you there soon. Hang on tight!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be sympathetic to another's plight, but you may find that you are willing and able to lend some assistance anyway. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll make an important discovery that strengthens things on the home front. Someone you know well may question your motives, but only for a time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are pursuing a goal that others have long since abandoned, but you feel it is still worthwhile -- perhaps even necessary. (March 6-March 20) -- You differ in many ways from a close friend or working partner, but that doesn't mean that you can't assist each other to satisfy your few common needs.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The guidance you should give others is the kind that you will want to get when you are in over your head, but that won't happen anytime soon. (April 5-April 19) -- Your needs, and the needs of a loved one, may put the two of you in contact in a way that surprises you both. Think about quality, not quantity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can do the right thing without giving it a thought. Indeed, thinking too much can keep you from correct action. (May 6-May 20) -- You have much to accomplish, but most such tasks are of your own choosing. Tend to critical duties first, then you may spend more time having fun!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be criticized for something that you chose not to do recently, but there will be time for you to go back and give it a try. (June 7-June 20) -- You may find yourself in an awkward position when the demands you make on a friend warrant a reaction that you are not at all prepared for.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Issues of power must not lead to questions of conquest. You can get along with everyone and still retain control over your destiny. (July 8-July 22) -- Too many things require your attention as the week opens, and you may struggle to keep your head above water. Later on, a friend can throw you a lifeline.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have questions that must be answered before you can do anything of real substance. Be ready for action at any moment. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You are a fan of someone who is bringing you many new ideas. Perhaps you can begin working more closely together before the week is over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your understanding is bound to change somewhat, making it impossible for you to know as much as you thought. This can make things fun, however! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You and a partner must be sure that you are both working toward the same result as the week opens; too much can go awry if you are not.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must remember the difference between what you can and cannot control. You'll jump at an opportunity when it arises. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone you admire is likely to give you a boost, sending you off on a new and exciting trajectory. What happens next is entirely up to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be able to wrap things up and move on very soon, but in the meantime you must cater to another's whim as you look to the future. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your imagination will be on fire throughout the week. You can come up with many ideas that others will want to run with -- if only you let them!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can double or triple your rewards by simply doing the right thing at the right time. It's really no mystery. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to come up with new calculations in order to be sure that a plan can succeed. Certain technical issues may have to be rethought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to rub someone's back a little harder to get what you want out of him or her -- but it should be worth it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Breaking the rules is not an option, but perhaps you can work some of your particular magic by bending them ever so slightly. You may be watched.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may discover that you're not likely to fit in, no matter what you do. This only means that you can go your own way with confidence. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have to approach a certain problem from the "wrong" end. Try to envision a solution, and work your way back toward possible actions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't let yourself get embroiled in a conflict that is the result of someone else's obsession. You needn't carry that burden. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have to figure out ways for home to come to you if you are unable to get yourself home. Much will depend on a decision made by a superior.