ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have misjudged the people you will be working with this week; the project is more difficult than intended -- but you can get it done. (April 5-April 19) -- You're going to have to dabble in politics this week in order to see one of your favorite issues come to the fore. You friends won't abandon you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll receive some expert advice this week, but whether you can take it depends on circumstances well beyond your control. (May 6-May 20) -- You don't want to do anything this week that works against someone to whom you have pledged loyalty. Assess your plans before putting them in motion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can only do what you are capable of doing this week -- and realizing that simple truth will sustain you through a difficult situation. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone will try to get in touch with you early in the week, but you may want to keep that to yourself, as not everyone will interpret this correctly.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be facing something you thought was unimaginable, but now it's real enough and urging you forward. You can do what needs to be done. (July 8-July 22) -- Take a moment to assess your situation -- not once, not twice, but at regular intervals during the week. You must be at the top of your game.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be facing a problem this week that stems from bandwidth; you have the knowhow, but perhaps not the resources or the manpower. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The stars shine brightly on you this week as you attempt something you've long been planning. Your confidence and willingness to evolve serve you well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are seeking support for a project that is just getting off the ground. What comes your way defies expectation, but you can work with it. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes early in the week shapes your progress for days to come -- and allows you to fulfill the expectations of others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't charge into a new situation without knowing what to expect once you are fully immersed. This requires some visualization. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The potential for overdoing what should be simple and straightforward is rather great this week; follow the lead of one whose approach you admire.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have more on the line this week than you originally thought, but you can come through with flying colors. Don't hesitate to ask for help. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are ready to deal with routine problems, but not with those that seem to arise out of the blue. Expect the unexpected, and you'll react to it effectively.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are working with some very good ideas, but you may be unaware of the challenges you face as you move forward. Heed warnings. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Danger that is brought into your inner circle unintentionally is more serious than anything you might expect to encounter. Be ready to adjust accordingly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Others are waiting on you to get things started this week, but you may be afraid of acting in a manner that could put everyone behind the eight-ball. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A situation arises that requires you to be at your tactful best. You cannot afford to rub anyone the wrong way just now -- especially those in charge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You have others rallying around a common banner at this time, and you can get the best out of the most. This can prove a winning week! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your motives may come under fire this week from those who do not understand, as you do, that intentions are fluid and flexible. Don't get trapped!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you don't understand can work against you this week; you must strive to see everything under a broad umbrella of comprehension. (March 6-March 20) -- You may think that the "how" is less important than the "what" this week -- but you are mistaken. Indeed, you must mind your manners like never before!

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.