ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are eager to take advantage of a new sense of independence, and yet it may only be illusory. The truth is revealed this week. (April 5-April 19) -- Include others in your plans this week and you'll find that you benefit in new ways from considering alternative perspectives. You're not always right!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You want to pass on certain duties to someone else at this time -- but to whom? Study those around you; someone's strengths will be revealed. (May 6-May 20) -- You're not going to smooth over a difficult situation the way you always have in the past. This week, there is more going on than you know at first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are eager to share both knowledge and skills with someone who you know can benefit from what you've learned recently. Don't hesitate! (June 7-June 20) -- It's motive that requires examination this week, for it is a broader issue than mere intent -- which is applicable to only certain specific activities.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You mustn't let any negative feelings carry over from last week to this. Try to approach everything at this time with a positive attitude. (July 8-July 22) -- An old friend may express amazement when he or she realizes that you're still making a success of an old and familiar endeavor. It's not "tired," surely!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Focus on what bothers you this week and address it directly when you can. Anything that lingers is likely to stand in your way at this time. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to step in and protect a friend or loved one from himself, but you may have to wait a few days until the timing is just right. Don't be premature!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Instructions will be hard to follow this week no matter what the activity. You must be ready to improvise when necessary; trust your instincts. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The stakes are likely to be unusually high this week, and yet you may feel comfortable doing what others consider dangerous or even foolhardy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're going to have to do things according to the book today; any attempt at shortcuts will prove difficult and may be punished. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have what you need to move forward at a steady pace this week, but one piece of bureaucratic red tape may stand in your way. You can cut through it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Keep accurate records this week, especially when things do not go entirely according to plan. You never know when you must defend yourself. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- An authority figure may confuse the primary issue this week by asking you and other underlings to do what has already been done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- There is no wiggle-room when it comes to a key issue this week; right is right and wrong is wrong -- and you know which side you're on! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You haven't yet received something that you've been lacking for quite some time, and you're going to have to make up for it in a way that is new and untried.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A creative approach allows you to prevail where others only meet with disappointment and failure. This week can be yours! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your mind may turn to an idea that you know is not ideal, but it is one that you can work with to turn the odds in your favor. Take the risk!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll benefit all week by making an early start on as many days as you possibly can. Delay this week may prove disastrous. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be feeling very far away from one who usually provides you with inspiration and comfort. This week, you must do that for yourself whenever possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may hear of things that are happening in the shadows that affect you in ways you hadn't expected. This new knowledge makes a difference. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not about to allow someone to break the rules this week if you're not able to break them yourself. It's all one thing or the other.

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!