ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are waiting for someone to pull some strings in your favor -- but this week it's not likely to happen until you pledge something in return. (April 5-April 19) -- You mustn't charge into a situation that you cannot imagine clearly, as its evolution may prove hazardous to one such as yourself. Use all due caution.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can score all the points possible this week, but take care that you don't make it impossible for others to enjoy the game as well. (May 6-May 20) -- Your ability to get to the heart of an issue, large or small, will serve you and others well all week long. You'll enjoy no small measure of notoriety.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be grateful to an old friend for something he or she chooses not to do -- and then he or she will be grateful for something you do. (June 7-June 20) -- A game of tit-for-tat begins as a result of a minor irritation, but very soon it will become a fun game in its own right -- until the time comes for you to stop!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You don't need to see what others are doing to plot a course of action that works for you. You can be highly independent all week long. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be feeling guilty about something that was unavoidable -- but only for a short time, until you realize that what happened is actually for the best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can and must keep your word this week, lest your reputation be irreparably damaged. An old friend may do you wrong -- but unintentionally. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The last time you did a certain thing you were entirely on your own, but this time you're likely to have company. This can prove a banner week for all involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There's no reason for you to put off indefinitely something that you know how to get done right now -- and in fine style too. Get to it! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll realize that the odds are in your favor this week, and as a result you'll be able to dispense with the insecurity that has been plaguing you of late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're entering a formative time, and you'll want to pay attention to all the little things that you usually overlook. A friend gets in touch. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may benefit from a quick look at something that is usually concealed from you. What happens toward the week's end will have you making new plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There's no need to break any habits this week, but you'll want to revise when and how you indulge in certain behavior. Subtle changes count. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself off on an adventure before the week is out, but before you go you may have to "talk turkey" with someone who is not following the rules.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be going, going, going all week long. On at least one occasion, however, you'll be able to stop and smell the roses. Do so! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- If you don't take advantage of a surprise opportunity this week, you may not be affected right away, but disappointment can set in soon and be permanent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're eager to show others what you're made of this week. A chance encounter may change how you were planning to do just that. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others are eager to work with you in a more intimate fashion, and this week you can begin something that requires a lot of assistance. It's perfect timing!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must weigh the promises that are made this week with great care; not all are to be believed -- but one in particular means a lot. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to come up with a great many new ideas this week. You can't use them all yourself, but others are eager to make them theirs, if you are OK with that.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may find yourself thinking "I told you so" on more than one occasion this week, but it's not something you should say aloud! (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be turned off by those who blow their own horns, but later in the week you may have a very good reason for doing just that. No one is likely to mind.

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.