ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The tougher the problem, the more quickly you will prove yourself the right person to deal with it. Head-on is certainly the best approach. (April 5-April 19) -- Two is company and three is most definitely a crowd this week -- especially as you try to navigate a particularly tricky new relationship situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll have a chance to figure things out before you must put your new knowledge to the test. This week, go where the evidence leads. (May 6-May 20) -- You're likely to be more comfortable with what you are required to do this week -- though each day you may have to face a certain familiar challenge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The questions you ask as the week opens may linger for a while, until someone comes out of the woodwork to steer you in the right direction. (June 7-June 20) -- You can join forces with someone who knows the lay of the land better than you do -- and the combination of your skill and his or her knowledge will be formidable.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can make an important contribution this week and win the admiration of someone whose position you may soon take over. (July 8-July 22) -- You must set your mind to financial matters this week, especially the funding of a project that promises to bring you success and admiration if it comes to fruition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll have plenty of people to thank as the week comes to a close, but you must never forget just what you've done to get where you are. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- How you approach a routine situation speaks volumes about what you have in mind for the future. You're likely to win a great deal of invaluable support this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your best-laid plans are likely to go awry this week simply because of a variable that you didn't take into account. Make adjustments. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's time this week for you to make right something that went wrong long ago because you weren't able to listen to reason. Reach out to a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your attempt to do something the old-fashioned way may get the reaction you had hoped for, but it doesn't reap any other benefits. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- An alternative makes itself apparent this week just when you realize that you aren't able to go through with something you've been planning for some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're likely to hear that an opportunity is available to you "this week only" -- so you'd better be ready to act when your turn comes. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's all in the family this week as you deal with issues that everyone else under your roof is dealing with -- but they're likely to turn to you for guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You and your teammates are likely to disagree about where to go next, now that you have reached a preliminary destination. What's the plan? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Despite all those times that you said no to a friend's generous offer, this week you're compelled to say yes -- and you won't be disappointed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Taking things one at a time this week enables you to keep an eye on someone whose natural pace is slower than yours. It's only temporary. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself waiting around for someone else to do what is required -- and, in the meantime, you're likely to make other plans. Talk things through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be able to communicate as openly as you had hoped, because you fear you may be revealing too much. That may be necessary! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time for you to overdo something that should be easy and organic. Anything that seems false will surely work against you in many ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Prepare for a busy week, but be ready to take a little break if and when the opportunity arises. You won't have time to weigh options. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll want to do what is recommended this week, but you may not be in just the right position to do so. After some adjustments, you can make it all work.

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!