ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're likely to be far more relaxed than you had anticipated, as a certain required activity actually proves relatively easy. (April 5-April 19) -- What you do and say will have a strong impact on others. Be honest at all times, and supportive of those who need support.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can overcome many small obstacles, but one in particular may prove more than you can handle without some careful preparation. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be shaken somewhat by an unexpected announcement early in the week. This is likely to be the first sign that unavoidable changes are taking place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are ready for almost anything that might transpire. Take the time to help someone else better position him or herself. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be pleased to find yourself working with someone who is a fine collaborator, and an enthusiastic supporter of your unusual plans and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Don't feel that "quiet time" is wasted time; on the contrary, it's just what you need to come up with a foolproof plan. (July 8-July 22) -- A meeting of the minds results in a plan that everyone can agree on -- but you will want to act fast, before any one person calls the details into question.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to jump through a few hoops before you receive the permission you so desperately need. Success is all but assured. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may realize that you're in a situation much like one in which you scored a major personal victory some time ago. That triumph can be repeated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your concern for someone in your care mustn't be allowed to overtake your desire to see him or her succeed alone. You must be hands-off at times. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You need some breathing room and a little more time than usual to figure out just which is the best course of action. You won't be rushed!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to contact someone more than once to impart information that you've had to sit on for too long. Don't get frustrated! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel more restricted than usual, but as events transpire you'll feel the shackles come off one by one, granting you freedom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can see your way through to doing something that didn't come naturally to you at all only last week or the week before. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that you are getting short shrift at first, but you can surely reverse that trend and enjoy the rewards you deserve a little later on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Inspiration is a two-way street, as you provide it for another who, in turn, provides it for you. Why not try to work together? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your work may be scrutinized by someone who is eager to know just what your secret really is. You have nothing to fear; you can be transparent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may run into something that slows you down considerably, but you can use a slower pace to your advantage, surely. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't make things more difficult for yourself than they already are. You can shine when a certain set of circumstances comes to the fore.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to want to ensure that you get things right, and that's going to require you to share your efforts with others. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to pounce on a certain opportunity that has been sneaking up on you for some time. You cannot afford to wait any longer to act!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Any misinterpretation of another's motives will cause trouble for you that you cannot afford to have right now. Get things right! (March 6-March 20) -- Difficulties are offset by the potential that certain endeavors have. Your chances of success are higher than they've been in some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your imagination provides you with so many good ideas that you may not know where to begin. Get an expert opinion -- and listen to it! (April 5-April 19) -- Others are waiting for you to come through, but you mustn't lend expertise to another's project without the promise of something in return.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You receive an invitation early in the week that may have you rescheduling a great deal later on. You don't want to miss this, surely! (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to share the spotlight with someone who inspires you, and who can bring out the best in you at this difficult time. You know just who it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can learn much from someone who has been learning from you for quite some time. The best teachers are good students, after all! (June 7-June 20) -- You're on the right path, but there may be no one around to tell you that. You're going to have to trust your instincts and be nimble as you navigate difficulty.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You mustn't give a chance encounter any more consideration than it truly deserves. This may be difficult, as it spawns a few memories. (July 8-July 22) -- What you've done in the past will have a big impact on what you try to do now -- and in the future. Explore possibilities with more abandon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You have big shoes to fill, but you don't have to do everything all at once. You can "sneak up" on your big success -- with some planning. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can show others how it's done, provided you trust your instincts and stick to the script you've written for yourself. Don't wing it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be defining success these days in your terms, but you're going to have to satisfy someone else's expectations somewhat. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're looking for something to inspire you, when in fact you are surrounded by all kinds of people and things that can do the trick. Look around!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're likely to find out just who is on your side and who is not -- and the surprise will enable you to make a few difficult decisions. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can reach a certain destination with relatively little trouble, provided you recognize precisely where you are and what roads you must take.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Even the simplest decision is likely to take on greater importance than usual, thanks to a confluence of unusual circumstances. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can bring others together under one banner and achieve something that many thought was nearly impossible. It's a matter of mindset, as usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may want to do something your way, after being told you must do it according to long-standing rules. Can you risk it? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- In your attempt to please another, you're likely to find that something new pleases you far more than expected. Something big is just beginning.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are waiting for someone to send you the information you need to get cracking on a major project; expect it by week's end. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Not everyone appreciates the fact that you can deliver the goods at a moment's notice -- but you'll likely attract many more admirers than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Time spent alone provides you with a few key discoveries that allow you to explore some new possibilities. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You receive the answers you're looking for, but they don't give you the comfort you were expecting. Rather, they lead to more questions and answers, and so on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Do you really know what it is you need to get from where you are to where you want to be? You're going to want to explore some unusual options. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have the chance to share with a wide audience the kinds of things you usually keep to yourself -- and you'll certainly enjoy it!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will want to surround yourself with the most experienced and knowledgeable people in order to do the impossible and score a win. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone is getting closer to the truth, and you have a choice to make: Do what you can to separate yourself from the investigation or lend a hand?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- All it'll take is one little alteration to your plans and you'll be off and running in a way that you may never have anticipated. (May 6-May 20) -- You can score a few important and well-timed points against a rival who seems to know all your tricks. It's a good time to learn a few more!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your attempt at something new may not meet your expectations, but others will be impressed by how fast you are able to learn the subtleties. (June 7-June 20) -- Focus on doing what you know is right, despite the fact that so many others are taking the same shortcut and challenging the rules.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can put someone in the best position to enjoy all that he or she has coming, but you mustn't expect things to be all even as a result. (July 8-July 22) -- You have the chance to do more for your team than anyone else has lately. Your unique approach points the way for those who want to try something new.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Even a "perfect" plan can backfire, and this week you're likely to encounter much that threatens to derail you as you try to progress. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- As you look for an opportunity in one area, don't forget to acknowledge those in another -- even if you don't want to take advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There is much you can do to defend yourself against someone who has fought hard against you in the past. You won't be undermined! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- That which was easy only a few days ago proves difficult this week, and you are likely to take several days to settle into a productive routine.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can prove yourself in a situation that is simply too much for one of your closest competitors. Energy and productivity are high. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have a new idea that others are likely to find quite interesting -- if not irresistible. You'll want to demonstrate just how it will work!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It may be up to you to ensure that an age-old tradition of sorts is not abandoned. Others will follow your lead, surely. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may begin the week with the unpleasant feeling that you are somehow in the way, but this is not the case. You simply have to get used to your new role!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- While you wait for things to begin moving more quickly, you can do a little homework and ensure that you can keep up with the times. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Looking back will enable you to see things that are waiting for you over the horizon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are after information that is not yours by rights -- but does that mean you have to stoop to illicit means to acquire it? Surely not! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you see, at least during the first part of the week, is what you are likely to get. Take care that you don't overlook subtle hints at the workplace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Though you've only been getting bits of information slowly, piece-by-piece, you're able to put them together into one clear picture. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You should make no attempt to keep a secret of any kind, as you will surely be found out -- first by a good friend or a member of your family.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not understand just what someone else means by sending you certain "clandestine" messages. Investigate now! (March 6-March 20) -- You're likely to unleash a surprise on those who are most unsuspecting right now. The result, of course, is likely to surprise you even more this week!