ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Week after week you may have been putting off something you know cannot be put off forever; now is the time to get it done -- and quickly, too! (April 5-April 19) -- A friend or loved one expresses concern over the situation you now find yourself in -- but he or she can only do so much. Listen to every word of advice!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to travel far from home this week in order to take care of business that seems to have snuck up on you. This is just the beginning. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone you fear you have "left behind" isn't entirely out of the picture this week; he or she will play a role in your personal affairs, even from a distance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can help a friend make some tricky arrangements this week and avoid a serious danger; he or she will surely have much to thank you for. (June 7-June 20) -- A promise made long ago is finally kept this week -- and you'll benefit in ways you had not anticipated. You don't want to repeat a certain mistake!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can jump in and help others who find themselves swamped by certain unexpected developments; your expertise can shine all week long. (July 8-July 22) -- You will want to avoid any kind of waste this week; make sure that you know how to make the best possible use of all available resources at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You mustn't shirk your responsibilities this week -- and yet you must be able to deal with an unexpected development. Is that even possible? (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be in a rather dreary mood as the week opens, but that's only because you are dreading something that lies ahead. Creative thinking is the key!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You have more on your plate than usual this week, and you must be sure to prioritize if you're going to navigate what lies ahead with confidence. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The time has come, perhaps, for you to take a very different tack. You must realize that the changes you must make now have been a long time coming!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself dealing with issues you have kept hidden from yourself and others for too long. This is a good week to do so! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are never as ready as you hope to be, and yet you are, this week, more ready for a certain challenge than you think. Get to work!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to confess to something that you've been hoping could be overlooked -- but this week it must be revealed if progress is to be made. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A friend is able to open one or two doors for you this week -- but that means nothing if you are not willing and able to walk through them. Get moving!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The best way to understand what someone else is going through is to put yourself in his or her shoes -- but only temporarily! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week to assess yours and another's progress, but you must be sure not to let a personal bias skew your judgment. Objectivity is key!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be needing help before the week is out, but not everyone will be available to give you what you need. Target your requests carefully. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Focus and concentration are essential all week long; the moment you let your mind wander you are lost -- and you can't afford to fall behind at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are likely to find yourself in an unfamiliar position this week, but your usual creativity will see you out of any tight spots. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must not be afraid to ask for what you need -- especially when others know you well and appreciate the situation in which you find yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will want to put yourself where you can best see what's coming this week. You must make no attempt to hide from the inevitable. (March 6-March 20) -- You are tempted to do something you know carries with it certain risks, but they may well prove worth it if you proceed knowing what is truly at stake.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must guard against falling prey to someone whose motives are not as pure as your own. A complication may actually save you in the end. (April 5-April 19) -- You may suspect that the same person is responsible for more than one personal affront -- but is this something you really want to deal with this week?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You don't want your own efforts to clash in any way with the efforts of someone who has more "public support." Steer clear of competition. (May 6-May 20) -- You risk running out of steam if you start too quickly and fail to take certain precautions beforehand. Trust your usual approach.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You and a team of equal minds can solve a tricky puzzle this week, and you're likely to benefit more than anyone else. A celebration is in order. (June 7-June 20) -- You're going to want to plan for the unexpected this week in order to avoid a setback. A friend is seeking more than help, and you can offer understanding.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be challenged by someone who is confident that he or she can beat you at your game -- but you are even more confident than usual. (July 8-July 22) -- You don't want to make public something that has been working for you quite well in private. That may not be possible, however, beyond this complicated week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to take it much slower than usual this week, thanks to a few environmental influences that are likely to be felt. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to see things come to fruition, and yet you're not quite sure what the next steps to take really are. It's time to follow the leader.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Success this week is going to require more than simple good wishes; it's going to require some hard work and a good deal of cooperation, too. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- As you take over a few responsibilities from someone else, you can surely bring your style to the proceedings as you raise the bar.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to get your most difficult tasks completed as soon as possible each day this week; don't let anything hang over you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for some changes to take place, but you're forgetting that you may have to be the one to determine what they are and how they happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may get to experience something quite new this week, but be prepared to be affected in ways that are wholly unfamiliar to you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to endure some travel slowdowns as a result of a confluence of forces that cannot be avoided. You'll reach your destination eventually!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're ready to take a certain risk with a loved one who is eager to see if you can make a difficult proposition pay off this week. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have grown tired of the usual hype, so why not simply go about your business without plugging into your usual sources of information?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be tempted to look back at what you did this time last year -- but that would be a kind of cheating. Move steadily forward! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll have the chance to catch up with an old friend this week -- and this is something you should certainly do if you wish to get past unspoken tensions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Someone is likely to make a suggestion early in the week that seems to affect everything you do in ways that you may not be able to foresee. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can strike a bargain with someone, provided he or she understands just what your working relationship will be. Put things in black and white.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something of which you only had a passing knowledge is likely to hit close to home this week. You'll want to make certain on-the-spot adjustments. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself playing a game this week that becomes much more serious as the days pass. You may struggle to understand that which is unspoken.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are ready and willing to do almost anything that is required of you this week, provided you are working on a favorite project. (April 5-April 19) -- You may discover that you are far more capable of succeeding at a certain endeavor than you ever expected -- and this can be the start of something big for you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You must be careful that you don't let your energy exceed your capacity for putting it to good use. Keep things well in control this week. (May 6-May 20) -- You can reach an important agreement with someone who can help you take the next step toward a major personal success. You know what must be done to excel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself being dragged into a situation that you would otherwise try to avoid at all costs. Your involvement saves the day! (June 7-June 20) -- You can take control and make important changes this week -- but you may encounter at least one obstacle that requires some personal reflection.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're trying to do something "under the table" that will actually be much more effective if done out in the open. Don't try to hide it! (July 8-July 22) -- You have much to occupy your time and your mind this week. A family member has a problem that he or she thinks only you are able to solve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to endure something as you wait your turn to do what you've long been wanting to do. Be patient! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- That which others find compelling leaves you cold, and vice versa. This actually gives you the advantage as you attempt something under the radar.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You cannot expect to make instant progress this week; you must build momentum slowly. Once you reach a steady rhythm, you'll make your mark. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- There are many choices for you to make this week, but you're not about to make any unless you clear your head of a nagging personal problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can connect almost everything you do this week with a former desire -- one that isn't likely to disappear, no matter what you do. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be calling you away from your comfort zone, and you're likely to find that you are unable to resist. He or she knows what you respond to most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can expect changes made this week to last for some time -- though none must be permanent. You're ready to do what has to be done. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Once you finish with a pet project this week, you can devote more time to a domestic issue that seems to be affecting every member of your family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have many decisions to make this week that are not centered around your primary goal -- but they aren't likely to wait. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may realize that an error made long ago has been affecting you directly or indirectly all this time. This week you can erase it altogether -- at last!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Uniformity and predictability are important to your work this week; you don't want to be too surprising or too unconventional. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can be stronger and more decisive this week than you've been all year. You realize that you have more at stake than you might have thought.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- There are changes in the offing, but you may have trouble committing in a way that promotes swift decisions. What is holding you back? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Arrangements you make this week must not be unchangeable, as you may find that minor alterations to your schedule are required each day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You know what is going on, but you don't think you're ready to immerse yourself in it just yet. This may be a costly error of perception. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be pulled in more than one direction this week by those eager to have you working for them exclusively -- but that may not be possible.