ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can turn an otherwise rather tedious job into something fun and rewarding this week if you know how to tap into a group dynamic at home. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to set certain things aside this week in order to assist an ally who has more to do than he or she was counting on. You can share the load!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A friend is willing to shadow you this week to ensure that you don't leave anything in your wake that could slow others down. (May 6-May 20) -- A cancellation actually works to your advantage this week, despite the initial disappointment you are likely to feel. You're able to address many key issues.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may fear that you're asking too much of those who are loyal to you -- but that's not the case. They are more than willing to help! (June 7-June 20) -- You may not be able to tell what's bothering you until you have talked through all possible issues. Even then, something still doesn't feel quite right.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can be someone else's champion this week and fight the good fight when he or she has run out of steam. This is sure to benefit you as well. (July 8-July 22) -- Doing things the way you know how to do them is all that can be asked of you; those who ask anything more don't know you as well as they think they do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It may be your turn to be the hero this week; you know what waits to be done -- and you know how to do it better perhaps than anyone else. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be thinking too far ahead at this time and overlooking an immediate matter that must be confronted before anything else. Get a second opinion!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must stick to the plan this week in order to keep from playing mind games with yourself. Don't imagine there's more to do than there is! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's a good week to focus on the more mundane requirements of each and every day. Tackling these issues adds up, and you will have accomplished much!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not have as many choices as some others this week, but that can work in your favor. The path you must take is straight and narrow. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your alliances may be shifting slightly at this time. Concentrate on key options with friends, but don't let others know ahead of time what choices you will make.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can do much to ease rising tensions at home. Start by focusing on the things that everyone around you can see and acknowledge. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be wishing that you had never started something that's become far more difficult than expected -- but it's too late to go back now. Keep moving forward!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can turn a long wait into a productive period. Use the time you've been given to make a plan and sort out a domestic problem. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You needn't follow anyone else's template as you do something new and challenging this week. You can find an effective way of getting it done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You've been repeating patterns that are not healthy for you or anyone else around you, but this week you can change things for the better. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Thinking that you've been left alone to deal with a difficult situation isn't an accurate assessment; you're overlooking several options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be thrilled with the way things progress this week, but if you buckle down, you can get past this brief period of discontent. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is not the time to think in terms of permanence; you must deal with things in a more immediate, short-term manner in order to keep moving forward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A friend agrees to help you out, but this mustn't be taken as a sign that you can let down at all; indeed, you must increase your overall output! (March 6-March 20) -- Going from here to there and back again takes up more time and energy than you had anticipated; you must rely on others to do what you cannot.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be unable to change things to suit your mood or satisfy your desires, but that's no reason to give up on them entirely. Be patient! (April 5-April 19) -- You are presented with more than one situation that allows you to see yourself very much as others see you -- and that isn't as surprising as it sounds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Now is no time to leave a job undone. You must see things through to the end -- or risk damaging your reputation. Friends can help you. (May 6-May 20) -- You're more than willing to take up the slack for someone who cannot be in two places at once -- but don't expect any extraordinary reward for your service.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find it frustrating to deal with those whom you consider more shallow than yourself. Perhaps you're just not seeing eye-to-eye. (June 7-June 20) -- You can afford to be more patient with others, surely -- but it's more important that you strive to be patient with yourself. Be realistic!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You have complaints, surely, but you can take the high road and focus on the positive. Good thoughts can propel you forward. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to face a challenge that you simply cannot decline. You know that the learning curve is steep -- but it's nothing you cannot conquer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- As you propel someone else forward, pay attention to the path you are taking. It'll be yours to take in little time. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be eager for protection, but in fact it's protection you can offer to someone else. Don't let anyone tell you that you are too vulnerable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are those who will tell you that there is nothing to learn from a certain situation, but you know that is far from the truth. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You recognize in another what you aspire to have, or to be. Keep watching, for you'll learn a few important lessons that you can put to good use immediately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're used to being behind the eight ball in a certain situation, and things may get worse before they get better. You can prevail. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You feel the pace quickening, and you're fearful that you may not be able to control things as you would like. You're overlooking one useful option.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your plan may have to change dramatically when you realize that one who trusts only you is in need of some immediate assistance. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're after something new, but in order to enjoy it you must bite the bullet and dispense with something old -- and it may be precious to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It's time for you to accept what you cannot change, and work with the circumstances that recent events have shaped for you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You want to see yourself in the position that another now holds, but what are you willing to do to win it? Trial and error is the name of the game.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be opposed to that which is widely accepted by others, and you can take a stand and make a difference -- if you dare. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Home is where the heart is, and you're eager to be reunited with someone who gives your days meaning. Someone you know may be guilty of a betrayal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can lead by example and surprise even yourself by doing something that would not have been possible even just days ago. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be preoccupied with thoughts of your destiny, when in fact you should simply focus on what must be done to progress day after day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are likely to be quite disappointed with yourself if you are unable to do what you have set out to do. Attitude is the key. (March 6-March 20) -- You may suffer inexplicably from flop sweat -- until you start listening to a partner who tells you exactly what you need to hear.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Trying to do everything at once ensures that nothing will get done this week. Try to break things down to their most basic components. (April 5-April 19) -- You don't want to conceal the information that everyone needs this week; rather, share it openly and you'll promote well-being along a broad front.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The plans you've made may actually make things more difficult for you this week -- but you don't see any other way to get certain things done. (May 6-May 20) -- You may find yourself dealing with those who are unusually shallow -- or they are simply trying to deceive you. Either way, you'll want to go elsewhere.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to trust the person who has been charged with leading you and others throughout the week. A difficult decision must be made. (June 7-June 20) -- You may feel threatened by someone who doesn't agree with you about the basics. There's no need to allow conflict to arise; a compromise can be struck.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A difference of opinion can actually be a good thing this week, as parties work to make room for both points of view. Set an example! (July 8-July 22) -- You may not understand what a rival is up to, but you know well enough to stay out of his or her way this week -- unless you are eager for a fight you cannot win.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have trouble absorbing the information that comes to you throughout the week, but later you'll know what to use. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You find yourself on a path you never expected to travel. A friend offers a word of warning, but you may not appreciate his or her unique perspective -- yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Something you've believed for some time proves to be nothing but a sham, but tell the truth: Have you really been hurt? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Good and bad combine in unusual ways throughout this complicated week. You end up in good standing, however, because of your ability to take the high road.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You've got to make plans ahead of time if you're going to take advantage of your strengths. Don't trust in chance! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You've been going back and forth between two extremes lately, but this week you'll discover how to settle down and come to rest somewhere in the middle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must commit to a certain endeavor all the way this week, and not make the mistake of doing a little bit here and a little bit there. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You cannot keep yourself from feeling what you will feel, but you can surely control your subsequent behavior. Don't forget: You are the boss!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Now is no time to shirk your responsibilities. Many are counting on you, and you don't want to see yourself in anything but the best light. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Issues of quality control are prevalent in all you do; you may be the only person you know who is committed to doing the best possible job at all times.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You stumble upon a new way of doing something this week, and it's likely to catch on quickly. Progress can be made across the board. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You cannot always keep your emotions in check, of course, but you can keep them from getting the better of you. Balance is the key.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your ability to work well with almost anyone is on full display -- until you recognize that someone is not likely to be cooperative. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your week is likely built around a single objective; make sure that you have given yourself enough time to do all that needs to be done!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Someone may misinterpret your words or actions this week, raising tensions at home or at the workplace. Take the time to explain yourself. (March 6-March 20) -- You needn't resent someone else for simply doing what comes naturally. Perhaps you are not doing all that should be done in this situation.