ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are reminded of the importance of a certain relationship this week -- just in time to keep tensions from rising out of control. (April 5-April 19) -- You aren't likely to derive lessons from the usual sources this week; you're going to have to explore new territory in order to see things differently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to channel the old you in order to complete a task that must be completed before the week is out. Not everyone is pleased. (May 6-May 20) -- What you want may be out of reach as the week opens, but if you're willing to make certain sacrifices, you can claim it by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can get to the heart of an issue this week, despite the distractions that may possibly envelop you. Go the distance. (June 7-June 20) -- You can show off certain abilities without training everyone's eyes on you; you can go about your business in a quiet, yet confident manner.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're trying to build something that will last, but a rival threatens to get in the way. You must deal with this before moving forward. (July 8-July 22) -- Quality control remains an issue throughout the week. You mustn't let others do anything that keeps you from applying yourself to key endeavors.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You have many responsibilities, but none is so important that you can't stop what you are doing when necessary and care for a friend in need. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must apply instinct and intelligence to a problem that is currently threatening to take you down. It'll take more than book learning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An early start this week affords you the freedom later on to seek personal satisfaction that you cannot get at any other time. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't try to straddle the fence this week; make up your mind and be sure to lend your support to the side that is most true to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have the chance to go back in time and see something from a completely different perspective. This helps you make a hard decision. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're never going to get where you want to go if you're unwilling to step out of your comfort zone -- and this week is a good time to do just that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A change made by someone you associate with is likely to shake things up within your inner circle, for reasons you only partly understand. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You must do something extra this week in order to get someone to look your way, change course and join you in your current efforts -- but by all means try!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A little "shock treatment" may be in order this week if you want someone to hear you and react in a way that is helpful to you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may fear that someone is shunning you at this time, but that's not at all the case. He or she is simply as busy as you -- if not more so!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be growing tired of hearing what a certain someone is doing, but there are certainly ways to spin the story in your favor this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The role you play in another's affairs may change in subtle but significant ways this week. Soon you'll realize that you have more at stake than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone has been on your side and giving you necessary support for quite some time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- This week, you will find yourself in a position that allows you greater flexibility, giving you the opportunity to maximize your rewards. A friend comes calling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can get a great many clues from things you've done in the past, but you can benefit most from a careful study of the present. (March 6-March 20) -- You needn't approach the week's endeavors at all sheepishly; you can be confident -- even aggressive -- as you go after what you most want.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You and a friend may come together this week to tackle a challenge that has been waiting for you both for quite some time. (April 5-April 19) -- A loved one comes to you with some bad news, but if you work together you can rise to the occasion and solve this problem once and for all. Teamwork is the key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Waste no time trying to control the uncontrollable. Focus your energies on that which must be completed before the week is out. (May 6-May 20) -- You can ensure that a friend or loved one shares in the benefits of your success this week. Do what you can to let everyone know just what is possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be launched into something you cannot fully understand as the week opens, but as the days pass you will see through all issues. (June 7-June 20) -- That which proves daunting to you early in the week is something you can tackle with a certain panache later on. Stick with it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- How you attack a certain key issue makes a big difference not only for you but for all those in your corner. You can exceed expectations! (July 8-July 22) -- Why are you afraid to put it all on the line? This week, you'll have the chance to show the powers-that-be just what you're capable of doing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your expertise counts for much this week, but you may not be able to accomplish things entirely yourself. Get the help you need! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Commitment and enthusiasm go hand-in-hand this week; each makes the other possible, as you're in no mood to do anything halfway at this time. Get a second opinion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must be willing to do this week that which you've never successfully done before -- and take care that you don't overlook old methods. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- How you multitask speaks volumes this week about how you will manage the affairs of those who put their futures in your hands.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must pay close attention this week to how everyone responds to you; you may want to make changes in your presentation to maximize support. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be confident about certain key issues this week, but something that comes up unexpectedly has you doubting yourself later on. A friend rescues you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What you imagine is likely to come to pass this week; what you never imagined is likely to sneak up behind you -- so be ready at all times! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You must navigate a frightening rough patch this week, but if you keep your emotions in check and trust your instincts and intellect you'll do fine, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- As the week begins so will it end -- unless you do something to break a certain cycle and send things moving in a new direction. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have every reason to continue doing what you're doing this week -- except that someone you know well has warned you against continuing down the same path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- That which you do on the spur-of-the-moment this week can have a strong influence over everything else that you do, especially with others. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to overstate your case this week; put things in the simplest of terms and be confident in your ability to persuade. Others will listen!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- That which you had thought was certain will, this week, prove rather shaky -- especially when you try to step out of your comfort zone. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're tempted to do something that doesn't come naturally, and others give you the support you need. By week's end, you are likely to be renewed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- That which is not to your liking can be dispensed with this week for quite some time -- if not permanently. You needn't bear the unbearable. (March 6-March 20) -- Keep your eyes and ears open. Don't let anyone tell you that the path you're on isn't for you. "Never" is a long time -- and you're not ready for it yet.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will want to carve out some time for yourself this week to deal with certain issues that have been on the back burner for too long. (April 5-April 19) -- Your ability to see things clearly will benefit you in unforeseen ways -- and others to, no doubt. An accelerated approach can pay off this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble making something work out just so this week, until the arrival of a certain someone makes it all possible. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be cleaning up messes that you did not make, but you'll also earn the respect of those who did not know you had it in you. An opportunity beckons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've made some big plans without talking to anyone in the process -- and that's likely to lead to a disappointment later in the week. (June 7-June 20) -- A social situation benefits your work this week -- which surprises you, since you've not been giving your work the attention it deserves of late.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Certain desires are coming to the surface at this time, making it difficult for you to stay on task. Give yourself certain personal deadlines. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to hear from someone who has some news to impart -- but your reaction, and not the news itself, will get the biggest rise out of someone near you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Time requires careful management this week; you can't just go about your business as if you have all the time in the world. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You've committed to a certain project, but you don't yet know what specific role you will play. Assignments have yet to be handed out; be patient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're going to want to insist on a little more privacy than usual this week, as you work on something that must remain under wraps. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A collaboration falls apart before it really gets going -- and yet you have a way of salvaging even projects that die on the vine. Productivity is high.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- After weeks of frustration, you're likely to learn that a carefully orchestrated campaign has actually paid off, and you are now in favor. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be expected to deliver the goods before the week is out, so you must be sure to position yourself for success before you even get started.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Everyone is waiting for you to make an announcement that is thought to be crucial to what is coming -- but you're not ready to make it just yet. (Nov. 8-Nov 21) -- The time has come for you to separate yourself from that which no longer gives you any hope for profit or enjoyment. It's time to move in a new direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You cannot help but feel that someone is looking out for you at this time -- but he or she may have an ulterior motive. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not recognize all warnings in time this week, which means you may fall prey to situational dangers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have no one to blame but yourself for what happens to you this week -- and no one but yourself to rely on for fixing it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can show someone else the way to do something better than ever before, and in the process you may learn that you were not doing it correctly yourself!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have a few suggestions for those in charge about how to make things more efficient and productive for all concerned. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let your personal feelings get in the way of doing your job this week. There is too much at stake right now to allow anyone to gain the advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can do much to improve your personal space this week -- but that may actually involve a move that you had not anticipated before now. (March 6-March 20) -- It may be time for you to separate yourself from a particular frustration. This week, a dramatic change in direction is favored.