ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You cannot avoid feeling, as usual, that someone is taking things far too personally -- but this week you can do something about it. (April 5-April 19) -- What you do this week is bound to affect your reputation in some way; how you react to the unexpected will determine whether that effect is positive or negative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll see something come together very quickly this week, but you run the risk of losing sight of a primary goal as your excitement builds. (May 6-May 20) -- You are in a position to do something about the negative influences all around you -- but time is of the essence. When you see an opportunity, jump at it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're entering a period of increased productivity, and it's a good week to set new goals for yourself and your team members. (June 7-June 20) -- You may hear news that stops you in your tracks early in the week. Try as you might, you may find it difficult to get started again right away. Make personal adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You don't have to do things all by yourself this week; indeed, that way lies both loneliness and reduced efficiency. Someone doesn't have to be a good friend to be an effective partner. (July 8-July 22) -- You're going to want to do everything you can to get ahead of the game this week. You are on the right track!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Slow and steady wins the race this week; take your time, and be sure to keep all rivals squarely in view, whether you are working or resting. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to take some time this week to deal with a personal issue that has yet to be resolved. You thought it had melted away -- but no such luck!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can do something very big in manageable stages this week; it doesn't have to be done all at once. Get some help with the "heavy lifting." (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Friends are eager to see you emerge from the emotional fog that seems to have enveloped you. They can do only so much, however; it's really up to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be unusually creative this week, especially as things are just getting off the ground. One idea in particular takes off. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What happened last week surely affects what happens this week, but you needn't be locked into any negative patterns. You can change things if you want to!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may find yourself fighting temptation throughout much of the week, but you needn't succumb. You can stay above a certain fray. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time to avoid anything that could pull you down and prevent you from progressing. Take the high road, and look upon others with generosity and favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- That which was unintended must still be dealt with this week, and that will require you to take time out of your busy schedule. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're not willing to follow someone along a certain path -- but you'll want to watch carefully to ensure that he or she remains safe.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Travel may be in the picture for you this week, but you will want to be sure that it is for all the right reasons -- and cost-effective. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not understand entirely what someone is trying to tell you, but actions speak louder -- and more clearly -- than words. Heed his or her demonstration!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You know something big is about to happen, and you have a hunch it will favor you in the main -- but you must prepare for the opposite as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- As pleased as you may be with the progress you and your team are making, you have the feeling that you've left something undone. Examine more closely!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Collaboration this week can be both productive and counter-productive, depending on your motives, and how you communicate with allies. (March 6-March 20) -- The old ways aren't likely to be as effective this week as new methods with which you are experimenting. Don't take criticism too much to heart.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find that the technical assistance you were counting on is not available to you. You must make some quick adjustments. (April 5-April 19) -- A warning from someone with whom you work closely has you changing your schedule. Even so, there are some duties that simply won't wait.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Putting your best foot forward may be more difficult than usual, as certain complicating issues cannot be avoided. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not be as enthusiastic about a certain job as you have been, but the week's assignments will have you focusing on new aspects of it that can revive interest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Things are changing in ways that cannot be avoided, but that can also increase your willingness to become involved. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been waiting long enough for your turn at a certain game of chance -- and your preparations will soon begin to pay off. Others marvel at what you do.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- This may be a week of early mornings and late nights. It is absolutely necessary that you address a central issue when it arises. (July 8-July 22) -- You can make others feel much more "at home," even though your comfort level may be reduced each and every day for a time. You know how to cope!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Something is brought to your attention as the week opens that stays with you through everything you do for several days. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A collaboration may not be able to happen as planned, but postponement is not cancellation. You won't have to wait too long to get started on it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to get a great deal done before the sun is up each and every day -- but such early starts only increase your returns. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you've been planning may have to wait yet another week before you can set it in motion; right now, you have other fish to fry -- and they won't wait.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to work quickly to catch up with one who seems to be riding the whirlwind. Not all plans come to fruition at this time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Show others what you're made of by addressing a certain key issue. Stay on topic, and don't let anyone tempt you to abandon your efforts!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Not everyone is going to offer you support, but you'll have just enough help to ensure that you can reach your primary goal. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time for you to collaborate with someone whose approach is very different from yours. You can learn much from watching him or her work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to answer questions posed by someone in a position of authority. Why you are being held accountable is unclear. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- How you work with others is more important right now than any other feature of your overall method. Timing and tactics are secondary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can protect yourself from routine hazards, but you must recognize that there are some dangers that simply cannot be minimized. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A creative endeavor takes on new importance. Those with whom you are working are willing to give you more than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can showcase certain talents, while keeping hidden a weakness that threatens to undo much that you've been working for lately. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Nothing is certain, but you can approach a key endeavor with increased confidence. Circumstances seem to favor your efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to know where everyone is and what everyone is doing at all times -- but is that really possible? Get what info you can. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not seem to be in an advantageous position as the week opens, but all that can change in the blink of an eye. Be ready for anything!

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.