ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Any sense of ease this week is coming from within, for that which you face is likely to be more complicated than usual. (April 5-April 19) -- Just because something is hard doesn't mean it isn't worth doing; on the contrary, it is likely to be far more important for you to do because it is difficult!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you are doing may confuse those who only claim to know you, but those who know you well will understand everything quite clearly. (May 6-May 20) -- You know where to go for the kind of assistance you need, but you may choose to solicit it without letting anyone else know. Why is that?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can give yourself precisely what you need, but don't you think it will be more satisfying to let a loved one do it for you? (June 7-June 20) -- You may be getting yourself in hot water without even knowing it; as the week progresses, you'll want to know just how others are reacting to your every move.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- In the time it takes to do something half as difficult you can reach a certain personal goal this week -- and share benefits with a friend. (July 8-July 22) -- It may be time for you to come clean and let others know just what you've done, and why. There should be no punishment in store; it will all make sense!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be distracted throughout much of the week by someone who is doing things in a way that doesn't sit well with you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to repeat yourself in word and deed more than a few times in order to ensure that others know what you're talking about and what you are doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Don't let anyone push you into a corner this week. You must remain free and flexible so that you can maneuver as necessary to avoid obstacles. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A threat comes to you in an unusual form this week, and you may not recognize it for what it is until the time comes for you to act. Don't hesitate!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are able to show someone close to you just how you expect certain things to be done. When the time comes, you can let him or her fly solo. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What you have lost is likely to be found by someone who didn't even know it was missing. This week, you'll have many occasions to thank perfect strangers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must know just what your true purpose really is this week, otherwise you will simply wander and become more frustrated with yourself. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend, though separated by necessary circumstances, will find a way to stay in touch and keep things moving forward in a most productive way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A reunion of sorts is to be expected today, but as soon as you think you know what it will bring, you're likely to be quite surprised. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone is trying to keep you off balance this week. The work you do is good, and you may rely on your track record to give you confidence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are likely to encounter someone who is proposing nothing concrete; take care you aren't taken in by this sham. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will get closer to a certain personal goal this week than you have ever gotten -- though you may not be ready to take the last few necessary steps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to study certain situations and circumstances carefully this week before you have the confidence to jump in. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You are waiting for someone to provide you with certain essentials, but you can't wait too long! You can get moving without having all the tools at your disposal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to search long and hard for something that only recently was right by your side. You will want to determine just how it was lost. (March 6-March 20) -- Focus on that which appears clear and crisp; don't spend time trying to work your way through any kind of fog -- whether real or imagined.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you see isn't likely to be what you get, at least during the first part of the week. It's your own expectations that are out of sync. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have had difficulty when sounding others for information, but this week you should get what you need by asking simple, direct questions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have a run-in with someone who isn't willing to yield to your rational approach. You must prepare yourself for a fight. (May 6-May 20) -- Giving another what he or she wants may be the answer on one or two occasions, but you don't want to make a habit out of it. You must know where to draw the line.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may feel quite far from someone who has helped you find your center in the past, so it will be up to you this week to center yourself! (June 7-June 20) -- You may find, after examining all contingencies, that you will be able to grant someone else a favor with little or no impact to your own carefully laid plans.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What goes on all around you this week will have you changing your mind again and again, but ultimately you may revert to your original thinking. (July 8-July 22) -- Focus on what you know, and all things will align correctly this week. If you let yourself be drawn into something foreign, much may be overturned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can learn a great deal about someone new, provided you do what you can to see the world from his or her point of view. Don't impose your own! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- There is much you want to do this week, and much you have to do, so you'll want to spend your time as wisely as possible to satisfy your needs and desires.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- If you find yourself at cross-purposes with someone you work with, do what you can to ease tensions. Start by assuming he or she is right! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can't be afraid of environmental influences, and this week there are likely to be many. Do what you can to rid yourself of any false assumptions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to share new information with those closest to you as soon as you receive it this week. Delays can prove hazardous. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your own needs and desires may clash this week, and you may find yourself wishing you could be in two places at once. A loved one helps you sort things out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will have to take a more proactive stance throughout the week, as you help reduce friction between two warring factions. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll want others to come to you with ideas and suggestions, but what is really in it for them? Make it clear that you will make it worth their while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll have a story to tell this week when all is said and done -- but don't be premature in the telling of it. Final details matter! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be stopped in your tracks at least once this week by someone you never expected to encounter. This helps you prepare for future surprises.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to beg someone to make concessions for you after you realize that the current state of affairs is not for you. Be honest. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not appreciate another's attempts to take advantage of you this week, but you'll soon be ready to face a likely challenge any time it arises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're pushed to the limit today by one who doesn't understand how busy your duties make you, but there may be no remedy for this just now. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself grappling with certain issues that you thought had been dealt with permanently some time ago. Did you drop the ball?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- There are certain ways you'll have to do things this week, but on at least two occasions you'll have the freedom to improvise. (March 6-March 20) -- Are you qualified to do what someone is expecting you to do? If the answer is no, you'll want to make that clear sooner rather than later!

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.