ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will want to resist the temptation to argue with someone you know is wrong. Your involvement cannot possibly help the situation. (April 5-April 19) -- You will want to work against any perceived inequality this week, and your efforts can surely be effective -- especially when it comes to ethical issues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You cannot avoid your critics this week, so instead of combating everything you hear, try to learn something instead. (May 6-May 20) -- You have a long way to go this week, but at least you know it. Making a good strong start will surely benefit you, but be prepared to stop along the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your confidence is on the rise, even as you face situations that do not directly favor you. You can expect the odds to shift dramatically. (June 7-June 20) -- You can feed on what others give you, or you can provide yourself with what you need. The latter approach can yield greater, more lasting results.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are tempted to journey into new territory this week, but you must remember what happened to others who succumbed to such temptation. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have trouble differentiating between good and bad this week. A friend is able to help you avoid making any seriously poor decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are feeling a stronger connection to those who share your aspirations. This week, you can work together even when you are far apart. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Though you don't usually acknowledge the role of luck in your daily affairs, this week you cannot claim that everything is the result of your own skill and daring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- That which you most want may be the most difficult to acquire this week -- but that certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't make the effort! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will be feeling pressure from all sides this week. Don't lose sight of two key things: what you want, and what you can do to get it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are in need of a little more affection than usual this week, and you know just where you can get it. You may not even have to ask! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you is aware of what you're going through -- or what you are about to go through. It's time to acknowledge his or her lasting importance to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will want to use whatever time you have at your disposal this week to do something that others have been telling you not to do. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You've been taking credit for something that you know full well is not all your doing. This week, you can make things right by acknowledging another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to focus on safety this week, as you and those around you journey into dangerous territory. Many hazards may be invisible. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to be headed in a new direction as the week comes to a close -- but you won't know it at first. Routine affairs take on new meaning for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20—Feb. 3) -- You can put the many lessons you learn this week to almost immediate good use. Others watch what you do and are inspired to emulate you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You will find someone who cannot be resisted this week; his or her "magnetic pull" is simply too strong! This can lead to something you've long wanted.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's not all bad news this week, especially where loved ones are concerned. Indeed, you can find a silver lining in almost every cloud. (March 6-March 20) -- Listen carefully to the opinions of others this week, but don't make adjustments just because you're told to do so! You must heed your own instincts as well.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're going to be grappling with major personal issues this week, even as you face a difficult professional decision. (April 5-April 19) -- You will want to move forward this week before you make things more difficult for yourself by choosing an alternate course.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A loved one knows just what is going on with you, but this week his or her encouragement has only a mild effect on your mood. (May 6-May 20) -- You may find yourself spinning your wheels throughout much of the week, instead of getting the results you had hoped for. This is only a temporary phase.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be bothered by what your subconscious keeps trying to tell you this week; you can take the high road, however, and avoid any conflicts. (June 7-June 20) -- Collaboration with a favorite teammate proves more difficult than usual this week; he or she may be unwilling to compromise -- which means it's your turn!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have trouble balancing work and play this week; there is so much to do that playtime may have to be reduced to a bare minimum. (July 8-July 22) -- You're trying to do things according to the rulebook, but the fact is that many of the current regulations seem to favor a rival. Stay the course!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're making a change this week that can have far-reaching ramifications. Others may balk at first, but you'll win support by week's end. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The first thing you must do this week is get everyone excited about what lies in store. You cannot be both a leader and a follower; it's your turn to take charge!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The usual signposts may not be available to you this week; you're going to have to assess your progress in a new and less effective way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Quality control becomes a major issue for you throughout the week; there are those who do not want to do things your way -- when your idea is clearly best!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- That which first appears to you in a dream this week is worth closer examination; it may turn out to be an idea you can easily execute. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for details from someone in charge, but they may be slow in coming. You must use the time available to you to prepare; you'll have to work fast!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Promises that are kept this week will be far more important than those that are broken and quickly forgotten. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to see what lies in store for you professionally, as things are changing even while the pace increases. You must be ready for anything!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're excited about starting one project and finishing another. This week, it's essential that you keep your goals squarely in mind. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be unable to prove yourself this week, but the support you seek can still come your way. Not everything must be your doing alone!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are feeling disconnected from someone whose influence is essential to you these days. Keep communication flowing freely! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A big change is in store, but you're not yet feeling ready for it. The truth is that you will not be personally transformed as dramatically as you expect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must prepare for each and every step along the way this week, so that your progress can be accurately measured. Don't just wing it! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to adjust will serve you and others quite well this week. You'll have the chance to teach a friend a valuable lesson.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have been seeing things from a rather warped perspective of late; this week, you'll be able to clarify your view and adjust accordingly. (March 6-March 20) -- You have the feeling that someone or something is calling to you this week. You don't want to move in a new direction without first assessing risks.

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.