ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do something quite important this week, but not many will notice unless you point it out -- but is that something you really want to do? (April 5-April 19) -- How you speak to others this week is far more important than what you have to say. You must mind your manners and try to empower those around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Both solo and group efforts pay off handsomely this week -- but it's the teamwork that means most to you in the end. You can enjoy more of it. (May 6-May 20) -- How others view you is less important this week than how you view yourself and what you are willing to do to promote your agenda. A friend comes calling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not understand the importance of something that is only just beginning, but soon you'll realize that you must join the fun! (June 7-June 20) -- That which is hazy as the week opens is likely to become perfectly clear as the days progress -- especially as you journey into unknown territory. Remain alert!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- There may be some room to improvise this week. You can make something much better than it was before -- for you and all concerned. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll find yourself waiting longer than expected for the information you need to put the finishing touches on a new plan and set it in motion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You and a partner may have to remain far from each other this week as you focus on the details of a complex project. Trust in technology! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Style and substance combine this week into something that others find both admirable and practical. Keep it up and doors will be opening for you in no time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're going to have to dig for details during the first few days of the week. Later on, with all the info at your fingertips, you can get results. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to assert yourself, perhaps as never before. Say and do the right things, and your reputation will be secure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The trials you face this week will be both expected and unexpected -- but those that are expected will help you with all the others. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to make unusual demands of a friend or loved one this week -- but you can promise to return the favor very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone who has been on the periphery of late is likely to gravitate toward the center of activity this week, and your affairs will be affected. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have a lot of information to analyze before you can begin to use it to your advantage. You will want to be sure you are thinking straight!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A combination of how and why allows you to see things the way they really are -- provided you are willing to look deeper than most. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are capable of doing some remarkable things this week, but you may not want to attract that kind of attention. Play it cool.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can't take back anything you say or do early in the week, but you can surely ease tensions by reversing the overall effects. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Self-protection becomes an issue as the week progresses; you mustn't put yourself or anyone else in a vulnerable position by overlooking the obvious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can join a strong, well-tuned team this week and enjoy almost immediate success. Your learning curve is very short right now! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may require something additional from someone who has already given you quite a lot recently. You can negotiate more than a fair trade.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are perhaps thinking of yourself far more highly than others right now -- but that's only because they don't know what you have up your sleeve. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone very close to you is willing to give something up so that you can have more. Be generous in your gratitude!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can give others precisely what they need this week, but you must expect nothing in return. Right now, the focus is not on you. (April 5-April 19) -- Take a look at all that is going on around you, and you'll realize just how many things are proceeding apace because of your input and influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Putting your best foot forward is not as easy as it sounds this week. Securing that coveted invitation is likely to be more difficult. (May 6-May 20) -- You know precisely what you have in store this week, but you're not willing to expose yourself to certain dangers. You must plan carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find that it is beneficial to work out of two different venues this week; each affords you a different essential perspective. (June 7-June 20) -- You're eager to hear from someone who has done what you also want to do when the time comes. You can learn a lot from his or her first-person reports.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A strange mix of positive and negative influences will exert pressure on you all week long. Take the high road when faced with conflict. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have trouble getting started this week, but after one or two unsuccessful tries, you'll hit on something that propels you forward at a remarkable pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to work hard this week to restore some measure of your reputation, which was tarnished recently through no fault of yours. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you observe in another you can apply to your experience this week and come out better than you had expected. Many such lessons are passed back and forth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may not be ready to do what is required of you, but you must do your best. Nothing you accomplish this week can be taken from you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to do something to prepare your family for a coming storm -- whether literal or figurative. Together, you can get through it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The simple things give you the strength you need this week. Avoid letting others harm your chances by complicating things unnecessarily. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Everyone around you will be best served this week if you step up and take charge. You have the big picture squarely in mind, and you know what must be done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can enjoy something this week that others steer clear of -- and this is yet more proof that you are unconventional! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will want to be keenly aware of all that goes on around you this week. You may have to do something unusual to ensure you have an unobstructed view.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be surprised to discover that you have not completed something you thought had been finished some time ago. Get it done! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll get word that something is amiss far from home, but rather than worry, you can assert a positive influence and ensure a satisfactory outcome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Are you able to do what you had planned for the week? Definitely -- provided you have not overlooked a potential obstacle in your path. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to receive very specific instructions at some point this week -- and you must follow them to the letter. There's no wiggle room at all!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to jump through some hoops this week in order to secure permission to do something that is rather unusual. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your connection with someone far from home is highlighted this week. You share more than ambition, and you are likely to have a chance to work together very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may benefit from a change of venue this week, and it really doesn't matter where you choose. It's the change that counts. (March 6-March 20) -- Your ability to see through all sorts of deceptions can serve you well during the first part of the week, when you are faced with much that is disguised.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A rather lengthy phase is coming to an end, and you'll begin to feel yourself rise slowly out of an emotional malaise. Something starts anew. (April 5-April 19) -- You cannot take on more than usual. You must be willing to share responsibilities -- and that means asking for help when you most need it!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You mustn't keep thinking that asking for assistance is a sign of weakness; on the contrary, there is strength in collaboration. (May 6-May 20) -- Should anyone fail to come through as expected, you must still do what you have promised to do. It's important that you protect your reputation by fulfilling responsibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may feel as though nothing ever improves, but this is a false perception; you're not seeing what is right in front of you! (June 7-June 20) -- You are likely making things harder for yourself than they have to be. Instead of doubting you can get everything done, focus on doing one thing at a time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've been given permission to do things as you see fit, and still you are stuck. Perhaps you need to get out of your way. (July 8-July 22) -- You will have the chance to acknowledge someone else's accomplishments, and this is likely to serve as a timely motivator for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You feel that you have little to offer at this time, but in fact you are on the threshold of a major accomplishment. You'll start when you're ready. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Others will be eager to hear your opinion on a certain hot topic. Take care that you don't inadvertently give away any personal secrets!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Others may accuse you of fraternizing with the enemy, but the fact is that you can learn a great deal by talking openly with your rivals. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's time for you to consider a change -- at home or at work. Simply doing one thing differently can alter your entire worldview and increase productivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're waiting for others to complete their jobs so that you can step in and put the finishing touches on a major project. Don't be impatient! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may not be ready to put your plans in motion just yet -- and besides, doing so at this time is likely to overcomplicate things and threaten progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There is likely too much on your plate, but you can make progress by focusing on what you know you can do without making a fuss. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You must remember that there are others besides yourself who are waiting for that lucky break. It may be a good time to yield the right of way -- for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can make headway if someone else is ready to help you when you need assistance. You can't do everything. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You've been indulging in something that cannot be shared, but much depends on your ability to share freely with others. Make necessary changes!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are likely to be far more curious about what is going on around you than usual. A search yields a fascinating discovery. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're unwilling to accept the conclusions that others have come to regarding a pivotal situation. You can prove your point -- but it will take time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Not everyone is able to do what you are able to do -- but that isn't likely to give you the advantage, as that simple truth goes both ways! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone has already done what many have assumed could not be done. This inspires you to put a plan in motion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to travel farther than expected to lay your hands on that which is rightfully yours. Why was it missing in the first place? That's a question you must answer ASAP! (March 6-March 20) -- Others are likely picking up on your anxiety. You cannot pretend that you are not under stress, but you can channel your energy more productively.