ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You've decided on a clear course of action, but now you must come up with a reason for following that course that others will understand. (April 5-April 19) -- Travel may be in the picture, and if you find yourself on the road before the week is out, you must be sure to equip yourself with everything you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can approach a difficult situation this week in a way that inspires confidence in those who are, and who will be, relying on you. (May 6-May 20) -- You can take part in something this week without being fearful that help will not come your way. Trust that things will work out as planned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may perceive a threat where there is no real threat. After conducting an investigation, you will understand what's really going on. (June 7-June 20) -- You may find it difficult to put all the pieces of a certain puzzle snugly in place -- but a friend or mentor points out an error you have been making.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can show someone how a certain difficult task can be performed -- both efficiently and with style. He or she will repay you in kind. (July 8-July 22) -- You've recently made a decision that affects how you make your way this week. You may find yourself going against the current, especially at the workplace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be asked to sign on to something that rubs you the wrong way. Now is no time to go against your instincts; you must be true to yourself. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know where you can go to get the help you may require -- but take care that you don't ask for it before you really need it. Give it your best shot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not about to say "yes" today when you want to say "no" -- no matter how persuasive someone else may be. Stand your ground! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will want to hear several opinions today before making up your mind -- a second, a third, even perhaps a fourth! Not everyone knows what you know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The simplest approach is best this week, as you will discover when you try to communicate your ideas to those who can help you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Even the best-laid plans can go awry, especially when not everyone is on the same page, as is the case now. You can remedy this, but not everyone will join you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are not likely to discover anything this week that you didn't already suspect -- or know outright. Share information freely with others. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your outlook may be tarnished some today as you uncover the germ of a situation that you may not be able to control as you would like. Focus on the possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You must be ready for a little more exposure than usual this week. You won't appreciate the situation until it is in full swing. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Any kind of pretense or deception is almost certain to be found out this week. You must promote the truth in your affairs, and the affairs of others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're likely to be introduced to something new this week that can become a big part of your daily life in little time. Look ahead! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may realize that you have been complicit in something that now you want no part of -- and it's not too late to separate yourself from it effectively.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must come to terms with something that others seem to have known for some time. A change in attitude is likely to begin this week. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- How you identify yourself will make all the difference this week. There's no reason for you to try to be anything but yourself -- now or in the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- An issue arises this week that highlights the difference between you and someone you've called a friend. That relationship may change. (March 6-March 20) -- You can benefit this week from a change of scenery. An argument with a family member results in an increased understanding of a common dream.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- After a slow start, your week is bound to take a turn for the better once you realize that you are not bound by any old fears. (April 5-April 19) -- You know what is standing in your path, and the best way to get past it is to light the afterburners and move forward at a faster pace than usual. Get going!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are eager to share an adventure with a loved one, but he or she is likely to express doubts. Take the week to prepare together fully. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time to let someone else dictate what you must or mustn't do. Your autonomy matters more right now than it has in the recent past. Be strong!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can get yourself up to speed this week by showing someone else the ropes. Eventually, you may find yourselves working together. (June 7-June 20) -- You cannot pay too much attention to what people say about you this week; they are going to talk, and you mustn't waste energy urging them to stop.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Pay attention to what is going on around you, for it is going to influence what decisions you can and cannot make, even indirectly. (July 8-July 22) -- You are likely to feel much more energetic and motivated this week, thanks to a new project that has only recently fallen in your lap. This can be something big!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your week is likely to be divided into two neat halves; the first gives you what you want, and the second tests you as it tries to take it away. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You cannot have your cake and eat it too -- this week, or any week. Still, it's good to be aware of all your desires, so you can temper them productively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone far from home is influencing you in a way that perhaps takes you by surprise. He or she is more important than expected! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Creative energy is on the rise, but you must resist the temptation to spend it before you have a concrete plan laid out. Do your homework and get ready!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can find much to do this week where people regularly congregate. Your influence is likely to send some in an entirely new direction. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are not eager to spend more time doing the same things as you have for the past week or so. The opportunity for change is staring you in the face!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can learn a great deal about the here-and-now by studying a certain time in the past when things were similarly up in the air. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to settle for second-best this week, and you don't have to -- but to win the gold, you're going to have to do something you usually don't want to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Look at yourself and your current situation in an unbiased way, and you'll realize that you have much to be grateful for. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You've been playing nice for quite a while, to no avail. This week, you'll discover you can change your tune and still avoid being too outspoken or aggressive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to take on more responsibility this week if you find that what you've been doing isn't enough for you. Being busy is good! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Follow in another's footsteps this week and you'll find yourself in a position that offers you more of what you want, and less of what you're trying to shake.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can work wonders this week simply by keeping the big picture in focus and doing what you can to make people laugh at themselves. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The time has come for you to "talk turkey" to someone who hasn't been willing, recently, to face the truth. He or she will thank you eventually.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something promising is certainly worth pursuing this week, but make sure you don't rub someone else the wrong way when you go for it! (March 6-March 20) -- Your memories of a past creative episode help you face a situation this week that seems to have you trapped. Don't be indecisive!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are eager to be reunited with someone who figured prominently in your private affairs in the past. He or she has changed some. (April 5-April 19) -- You're eager to put the finishing touches on a project that you've been working on for some time. This week, things may suddenly seem unsettled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're ready for something big to happen, but you don't quite know what it will be. By week's end, however, you'll have received several clues. (May 6-May 20) -- The longer you wait to swing into action this week, the further you will be from the best possible starting point. Don't miss your only chance!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A loved one is concerned for you for reasons you don't quite fathom -- but as the week progresses you'll realize what the issue really is. (June 7-June 20) -- You may feel as though you and a partner are not working toward a common goal, but in fact you are likely far more in sync now than at any time in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may discover that what you've been counting on is only a fantasy. A friend helps you get your feet back on the ground before it's too late. (July 8-July 22) -- You can afford to be a little more realistic this week, especially when it comes to making a certain dream come true. You're closer than you think!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- There's no excuse for being bored this week; so much is going on that you should be engaged every moment. A friend tags along. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll be dealing with a great many "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" all week long. In the end, you'll want to make clear what it is you want and need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone may present a problem to you that seems to be insoluble -- but with a shift in thinking you'll realize you have the answer. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your answer to any kind of criticism this week is likely to rub others the wrong way. Think about how you can be a better example to those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A reunion brings you closer to your "true self" this week. A friend or loved one gives you the freedom you need to explore all possibilities. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to work much harder than usual to keep your behavior within acceptable limits. Temptations abound, and you are a susceptible target.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can afford to be much more expressive, especially when the rules are being set as the week opens. You can establish expectations. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A matter of probability has you considering some very unusual options this week. You must communicate openly about what it is you most want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll feel very comfortable this week doing the kinds of things that you are known for; anything else may make you quite fearful. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone close to you acknowledges a good idea, and once you have permission you can use it to make things happen in a most surprising and satisfying way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You don't need anyone's permission to do the things that you know need to be done this week -- but encouragement is another story altogether! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Good friends give you what you need this week -- though you may not recognize it as such until you are enjoying the benefits of it and making firm plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The closer you are to someone this week, the more you will object to the very things that attracted you to him or her in the first place. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be asked to do things in a manner that challenges your belief system. Now is no time to keep objections to yourself; speak up right away!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are likely to discover that the plans you've made for the week don't really hold up to scrutiny. You must be prepared to improvise. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel as if you don't have a "home base," but a friend makes it clear that you will want for nothing as long as he or she is in the picture.