ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are far more interested in the details than the big picture, so you'll have to rely on someone to familiarize you with the lay of the land. (April 5-April 19) -- You may sense that things are reaching a boiling point, so now is the time for you to do what you can to keep them from getting out of hand.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your ability to keep things running smoothly will benefit everyone around you this week; you may not get the chance to take any time off. (May 6-May 20) -- You're facing a certain deadline, but you don't really know just yet what is expected of you. After you take a few shots in the dark, all will be revealed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Now is no time to turn away from those who have made it abundantly clear that your help is needed. Only you can do what must be done. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll redefine what it means to multitask this week; others will be impressed with your ability to address various complex issues all at one time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to register complaints to the right people today. Someone is waiting for you to lead the way. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that you are just as capable as the experts when it comes to a certain endeavor. This week you can prove it in dramatic fashion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to lay down the law early in the week so that others do not make a habit of crossing the line and rubbing you the wrong way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be standing in your way as the week opens, but a friend or partner takes your hand and guides you back into the open. Productivity increases quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have decided to pare down this week, but you'll get an inauspicious start as you recognize so much you want to hang on to. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to receive instructions from two very different sources, and this week's journey is one that allows you to discover your unique methods.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your initial attempts to make contact with someone aren't likely to pan out -- but later in the week a chance encounter solves the problem. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be in the mood to straighten things up all week long -- key issues as well as your personal environment. Others may well follow your lead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can avoid any serious dangers this week simply by sticking to what you know best. Stray outside of your comfort zone at your risk. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll learn much from someone who is clearly older and more experienced than you -- but he or she is likely to learn something from you before the week is out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're not able to move with the same comfort this week as you did last week until you dispense with something that is holding you down. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to stand the status quo any longer, and this week you'll put into motion several plans designed to shake things up productively.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone may be misinterpreting your words or actions this week. Take the time to clarify both your motives and your methods. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll rediscover a passion this week as you embark on a journey of discovery. A good friend passes the torch to you, and you can accomplish a great deal of good.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A long creative process may be coming to an end this week, but you'll not feel sorry that you must move on. Indeed, it's time! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Apologies are likely to come your way this week, but they cannot undo the damage done in a recent unfortunate encounter. That is entirely up to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The week begins with you in a rather nasty mood, but a good friend pulls you out of whatever dark place you're in -- and all rejoice! (March 6-March 20) -- You're going to have to make several very tricky decisions this week, all having to do with personal preferences that clash with those of a friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A shock to the system needn't have any long-term aftereffects this week; all you have to do is focus on what can and should be done. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have trouble making a plan you can stick to this week, because you know there's something else you'd rather be doing instead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Someone may surprise you this week by assuming some responsibility that usually falls to you. This allows you to address other key issues. (May 6-May 20) -- The work you do this week will surely benefit from the input of others who have been in your shoes before. Why not collaborate openly?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to consider any day this week a "day off," as you have much to do; much of it, however, is what you want to do. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll feel very good about yourself this week if you get an early start and check off a few difficult tasks quickly. As confidence rises, so does productivity.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're going to have to follow the same rules as everyone else this week, and in the end, you'll realize you've learned an important lesson. (July 8-July 22) -- It's a good time to give your creativity free rein. Once you get a project off the ground, there's little if anything that can stop you from succeeding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you observe not far from home will tell you something about how you are currently living your life. There are changes you want to make. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Collaborate with someone with whom you do not always agree, and you'll surely learn a thing or two you can put to good use when working on a future project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll feel a kind of gravitational pull throughout the week, and resistance is likely to be futile. Giving in to it is not "giving in." (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Winning and losing may not mean the same things to you as usual, and indeed the line between one and the other may be quite blurry right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Look at an opportunity as a canvas this week, and you'll surely spawn a great many ideas that can be put to use furthering your agenda. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Take the time this week to tend to some private business. If you let it wait much longer, you may cause a problem for yourself that is difficult to solve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are eager to see if the help you offered a loved one has been useful. This week, what you learn exceeds almost all of your expectations. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- There's no need to shout and stamp your feet this week, as that's only likely to waste precious energy. Adopt a modest, but persistent, manner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're ready and willing to take a backseat to someone who is clearly more experienced than you -- but he or she may learn from you as well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A give-and-take becomes something more by the time the week is out. What is taking shape surprises both parties -- and requires a mental shift.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll enjoy a lush and vibrant view of the near future at some point this week -- but there may be an element of danger to it as well. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to protect yourself as best you can, but you must also recognize that certain hazards cannot be avoided altogether. Prepare for a challenge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A matter of official policy takes up much of your time this week. You may want to break with tradition and try something quite unorthodox. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your answer to one who is challenging you at this time must take the form of action, not words. Only that way will you silence him or her once and for all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be able to steer someone in the right direction after a long period of doubtful or dangerous behavior. Things are looking up! (March 6-March 20) -- Watching someone else do something quite well won't be enough for you this week; you'll want to take part, offering both talent and brainpower.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It may be time to get rid of that which has been in your way for a while. The opportunity can be made if it doesn't present itself. (April 5-April 19) -- They say you can't have too much of a good thing, but this week you're likely to prove that the adage simply isn't true. Use care -- especially after dark.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble making a plan this week, but someone is likely to save the day for you by presenting a few easy steps that are foolproof. (May 6-May 20) -- The social scene is likely to open one or two professional doors this week; you must be sure to follow up, or they're likely to slam shut quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You and a friend who are currently at cross-purposes can find a way to come together effectively once you acknowledge a common purpose. (June 7-June 20) -- That which provided you with a great deal of enjoyment only days or weeks ago may prove a disappointment to you this week. You can spice things up.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You have much to do, and it's not going to get done by anyone else. You must be willing to work long hours this week. (July 8-July 22) -- You don't want to risk all the gains you've recently enjoyed by making a professional decision that goes against the common good. You know what is right!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can formulate a plan this week that serves everyone well. A profit-making scheme is worth a try, but you mustn't put too much stock in it. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This week you may be tempted to do something that hasn't worked for you in the past. What makes you think it will be different this time?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll be racing against the clock for much of the week, but if you trust your natural skills and the work you've put in, you'll fare well. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to put all you've got into a single endeavor, for you know who is watching and you know what the potential rewards can be. Go for it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Sharing a personal interest with a certain friend early in the week sets things on a new course for both of you. You'll do the right thing. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Things get interesting when you find yourself in unfamiliar territory this week. What you've done in the past gives you an unanticipated advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may want something that you cannot have, and the emotional toll is considerable. Later in the week a friend comes to the rescue. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You receive news that has you considering a whole new course of action this week. In the end, you can combine what you know with something entirely unfamiliar.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It's not every day or every week that you have the kind of luck you're likely to enjoy right now. You can ride this wave for a while. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Seek and ye shall find -- but not necessarily what you're expecting to uncover, and you must be prepared to deal with many such surprises this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can race through certain duties this week without risking your reputation and leave yourself time for an important personal pursuit. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The weather and other external forces may seem to be conspiring against you, but you can be victorious if you focus on things you can change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Routine may not give you what you need this week -- but neither will shaking things up without having a definite goal in mind. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Instead of trying to stand in another's way, do what you can to help. In this way you may be able to forge a productive new friendship -- and enjoy other key rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to wait longer than expected this week to get what you feel you have coming to you. Patience is a virtue yet again! (March 6-March 20) -- Take time out when you can to think about what you have done -- and what you have to do. It'll all come together, perhaps, in a way you had not envisioned.