ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can work well with all manner of individuals this week, but one or two in particular know how to give you what you most want. (April 5-April 19) -- Travel is in the picture, but not in the way you may expect. As far as you may venture, you will not have to lose touch with those at your home base.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You will want to let someone in on a secret early in the week in order to win a valuable ally as you move forward. (May 6-May 20) -- Take care that you don't turn your management of a situation into mere manipulation; you will want to encourage an active give and take this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have work to do and only so much time in which to get it done. A friend offers you a solution to a management problem that is likely to arise. (June 7-June 20) -- Don't say no too quickly to someone who makes an offer that seems inappropriate. Further investigation sheds light on this matter.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're in a position that allows you to see things for what they really are, and you can point out to others how they are deceiving themselves. (July 8-July 22) -- Interaction at the workplace takes on many forms, some of them rather unusual. You can learn much about what you bring to the table -- and why.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are not likely to have to face a worst-case scenario this week, but you may want to continue your preparations for just such a thing. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to repeat yourself several times this week before you get something right -- whether it is words or deeds. Someone exerts an unexpected influence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You will want to pay attention to what is going on around the home this week; you may have to step in if family members get carried away. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A disagreement must not be allowed to evolve into something you cannot get over; now is no time to risk a friendship because you can't see eye to eye.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can apply much that you have recently learned to your endeavors this week. Take care that you allow no one to derail you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone has to step up and lead the way this week, and though you may feel that it is not your turn, only you can provide what is really needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll win the support of a former critic this week. Friends let you know just how important you are. Advice you give another pays off. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're on the verge of something very big this week, but you mustn't put the cart before the horse; make sure that your preparations are complete.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll have the chance to experience something very different this week. With the help of a friend, you prove yourself in a new way. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- How you view the world depends on how you let others affect you this week; you mustn't put yourself at risk because you're unwilling to defend yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can make the most of very little this week. You'll win the admiration of those who don't know what you do. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's time to pay homage to traditional methods in how you approach a new problem. Those around you are eager for you to show them the way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be taking something quite as seriously as others, but your lighter attitude can help those who are feeling trapped. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Are you really in the mood for heart-pounding thrills? If not, there is plenty available this week that can provide a calm, peaceful contentment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are interested in the way others do something very differently than you. By week's end, you will have learned a valuable lesson. (March 6-March 20) -- A lack of caution can result in a shortage of money this week -- and other resources, too. You must heed the warnings of those who have gone before.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be surprised to learn just how much is in store for you this week -- and that's not the whole story! Be ready for anything. (April 5-April 19) -- You're likely to find yourself exploring an unusual skillset this week; what you are able to do will surprise you -- and impress those in charge, as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may feel farther from home than you have in a while, whether or not you have traveled any distance at all. This week is a challenge. (May 6-May 20) -- You will want to make a connection with someone who has more than one lesson to teach you this week. So much depends on your willingness to learn!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Nothing attracts you like novelty -- but take care that you're not abandoning something dear to you for the sake of something new! (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week for shaking off the dust and getting back into something you haven't done in quite a while. Friends and enemies both will be impressed.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your week may unfold in an unexpected way, in part because someone else doesn't pull his or her weight, and you must do the job. (July 8-July 22) -- You're waiting for more information to come your way, and you suspect that an opportunity waits for you right around the corner. Prepare yourself fully!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be aware that you are treading very close to someone else's personal boundaries at this time. Look for unspoken warnings! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you are facing this week is more complicated than you might have anticipated -- but you can sort it out with the help of a friend and mentor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll be getting updates throughout the week, and as you work you'll be able to formulate a plan that serves everyone very well. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The first part of the week may be less hectic than expected; you'll have time to get ahead of the game in preparation for some busy days to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A message comes to you very late, but you may still be able to put the info it contains to good use. You're quite mobile and flexible this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must be able to discern the difference between "seeming" and "being" this week; you don't want to be fooled by that which is just an illusion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll feel an unusual pull from an unlikely direction this week. When you identify the source, you'll know just how to react -- and when. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time to get yourself in the game and put what you know and your expertise on the line. Others are waiting to see how they rate compared to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You must be willing to take orders from another, at least on a few key occasions this week. This will in no way threaten your autonomy. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find it necessary this week to do something that everyone has to do now and then -- even you. It's a good week to manage your expectations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Where others go you are not yet willing to follow, even though your desires point in that direction. You will be ready when you are ready. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Any attempt to rush things this week can only end in disaster. You must allow all situations to develop organically, without forcing any of the issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You don't like being reminded of a poor decision you made some time ago -- but this week, such reminders are likely to be everywhere. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's time to make a long-awaited and much needed change. Focus on doing those things that make you feel as though you are contributing something of value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can make an impression on someone this week, even from afar. What you do may cause a chain reaction of surprising proportions. (March 6-March 20) -- A request comes to you as the week opens that has you working in a different way than you had planned. Such changes abound at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Not everyone will be up to the challenge that you present at some point during midweek, but those who are will join you eagerly. (April 5-April 19) -- Others may demand more of you this week than usual, and you will have to work hard to be sure that there is some time left over for you and your personal needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Others will be looking to you for explanations that are not, in fact, yours to give. You can, however, steer them in the right direction. (May 6-May 20) -- The work you have to do this week is likely to challenge you in a few new ways, but you're ready to take on different responsibilities as you address arising issues.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Others may be quite critical of the actions you take this week, but you have one or two very good reasons for breaking with tradition right now. (June 7-June 20) -- You may find that family members are your most difficult audience this week, as they know too much about you to let any kind of error slip by unnoticed.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You must be willing to take something right down to the wire this week if you expect to walk away victorious. Use the clock to your advantage. (July 8-July 22) -- You may shock a rival with an achievement that is far above anything he or she might have expected from you at this time. You are on the move!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to soften your resolve about a certain issue this week in order to accommodate those who need you most. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Arrangements made this week must not be considered final, as much is likely to happen to require changes in scheduling or an agenda. You can be flexible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to back away from a current threat before it gets to be too much for you this week. Other battles can be fought and won. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can keep a bad situation from getting worse this week simply by doing what comes naturally. Your instincts are keen and will tell you what you must do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Keep yourself from paying too much attention to the things that would usually distract you; you must focus on your primary objective. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will want to put all your energy into a certain endeavor that promises to put you ahead of the pack -- and, possibly, win you a big personal victory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can learn something from someone who has, in the past, been learning from you. The roles are reversing, yes, but only temporarily. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Whether you lead or follow this week, you'll surely want to heed any warnings that come to you from within. Listen to those voices and avoid serious dangers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Success can be yours this week, provided you know precisely what it is you are after. Now is no time for uncertainty or indecision. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be trying to get in your head, but you are able to withstand any such attempt -- though you must recognize that this rivalry is heating up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You don't want to be following in anyone's footsteps, but you may benefit from studying one particular event from the past. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A competition is brewing between you and someone who wants to be in your shoes. You may discover that there is room for both of you, provided he or she is flexible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've come a long way in a very short time, or so it seems. Take care, however, that you don't start to think that you are more than you are. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A little self-criticism can go a long way this week and keep you from making a mistake that might very well haunt you for a long time to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your readiness will be put to the test on more than one occasion this week; you must look into the future to see what may be demanded of you. (March 6-March 20) -- You can do things in a more graceful way than usual, and the difference is sure to be recognized by those who have been watching you for some time.