ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The more aid you provide to someone in need, the more you will be able to provide those closest to you with what they want. (April 5-April 19) -- You can score a major first, but is it really something for which you want to be remembered? You may want to move on without giving it much thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll encounter more than one unique challenge as the week goes on. How you respond in the moment will tell you much about your overall chances. (May 6-May 20) -- A big challenge is presented, and you know just what you must do in order to overcome it -- but not everything is likely to go your way right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must waste no time playing the blame game; rather, you must focus your energies on solving the problem presented to you. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not understand what someone else is trying to do, but that is only a distraction. Concentrate instead on what you know you must do -- and do it well.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself confronted by a new threat, and though it proves to be only minor at first, it can get out of hand if you don't act. (July 8-July 22) -- You're faced with something that requires you to consider some unusual options. A friend keeps you on track when all else seems unstable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Grass roots efforts are most likely to pay off for you this week; you cannot ignore the people around you if you want progress to continue apace. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to call on another to step in and stabilize a situation that threatens to get out of control. You can do only so much on your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may fear that someone isn't being honest with you -- and indeed, evidence points to your being misled in some way. Is it intentional? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself so far down a certain path that you are not able to consider changing course -- at least not right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be at your best when working under circumstances that are certainly not ideal. You can overcome many obstacles very quickly. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may encounter resistance early in the week; take the time to persuade those around you of the strength of your convictions and validity of your views.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can start the week being open and honest about major issues, but later on you will learn the value of concealing certain key facts. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may decide to do something very different with your time and energy. The changes you make are likely to have a big and lasting effect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're not likely to meet with a lot of resistance at the start of the week, though someone may be working in the shadows to "figure you out." (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An adviser comes to you with a suggestion that takes you very much by surprise, but if you implement even a portion of what he or she offers, success can be yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Concentrate on issues that are most familiar to you; this is not a good time for experimenting with the new and unfamiliar. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can adopt a more aggressive stance, or one that invites acceptance and dialogue. You know which will have a more lasting impact!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may feel that success is only a matter of time, but something happens that sets you back a bit. Don't be ruled by frustration. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can organize a major effort that promises much to many. Take care that you aren't leaving yourself and your needs out of the equation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can help someone get what he or she wants, but only if you know specifically what it is. Now is no time for guessing. (March 6-March 20) -- You are eager to jump into a situation that seems to be an ideal one for you -- but there are things you do not yet know that will soon change your mind.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be surprised to learn that you've not been keeping up to date with something that could soon cost you. You can catch up. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have been dealing with a charlatan recently, and this week's interactions are likely to prove it to you once and for all. Make a change!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're used to things happening in a certain way, surely, but this week you can benefit from careful experimentation with new methods. (May 6-May 20) -- An old friend raises questions that you've been avoiding for quite some time. This week you can come up with the answers that will do both of you much good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone is trying to outmatch you in some way, but you're ready for almost anything and can prevail no matter how aggressive the challenge is. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week for proving who you are -- to yourself, to your friends and especially to those who have been critical of you in the past. Don't back down!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can't turn your feelings on and off like a light switch -- though this week you may wish that you had such control over emotional issues. (July 8-July 22) -- You may feel yourself getting lost in a quagmire of issues that are all over the map this week. The first question you must answer is: Where do you begin?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are used to being far more practical than most, but this week you may choose to indulge in flights of fancy. This is brave and beneficial. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can make much use of the time you spend waiting for someone else to deliver the goods this week. He or she does not control your own productivity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to make something of a sacrifice early in the week if you want to be where you had planned later on. Not all goes smoothly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- An admirer challenges you to go further than you have before. Take the time to assess any potential threat -- which may be cleverly disguised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The time has come for you to reveal something you've been keeping under wraps for some time. The effect will be electric, and the rewards good. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will want to take shelter from a coming emotional storm -- if, indeed, you recognize it before it is upon you. Someone you know holds the key.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may choose to go back to your original plan this week after adjustments you've made don't pan out. This is your best course of action. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to confirm with others just what is expected this week before going to any great lengths to do what has been promised. Get all the info!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may receive news early in the week that has you reeling for a time -- until it dawns on you that what it contains can be beneficial. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be better off as the week ends than you were when it opens -- but you'll want to take care that this is more than a short-lived trend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are interested in dealing with certainties this week -- but that will require you to do more than usual to nail someone else down. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you find yourself working with this week may not be ideal, but you can adjust your usual methods in order to optimize the performance of subpar tools.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to steer clear of the second rate this week. You must deal only with what ranks as high as possible; surround yourself with the best! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must stay loose and flexible this week -- mentally as well as physically -- in order to deal with a barrage of rapidly changing circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're nearing the end of something that you will certainly miss -- but you may also realize that not all of it has been ideal for you. (March 6-March 20) -- Collaboration proves more difficult than usual this week, in part because you have welcomed a new member to your team. He or she does things differently.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You’ll receive information as the week opens that has you reconsidering a plan that was ready for implementation. Changes may be few. (April 5-April 19) -- Take care this week that you don’t cause trouble for yourself by avoiding any sort of bureaucracy -- especially where your work is concerned. Follow the rules!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself swimming with sharks this week, but you are far more capable of escaping intact than others in your predicament. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is the time to inform those around you of just what you are willing to do and what you are not. Real progress depends upon real transparency.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Not everyone knows how you are expecting to get certain things done this week; you must be willing to share your methods. (June 7-June 20) -- Collective efforts pay off handsomely this week and you can do much to encourage collaborative thinking among those who have been rivals in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’re going to have to deliver the news this week in a way that avoids any negative reactions from others. Objectivity is the key. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be wondering what’s next when it comes to a certain arrangement made long ago. You’ve heard nothing about it, but the bills are soon to come due.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be facing a certain situation that is at once routine and extraordinary. The devil is in the details, as usual; don’t space out! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Much will be demanded of you this week, and you must be willing to say “no” when you feel you’re being overloaded. Guard against depleting your resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Something remarkable happens early in the week that has you looking forward to things with new enthusiasm. A partner brings you good luck. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be wondering what happened to a certain relationship, and this week you can do much to recapture what you feel was lost -- but it will take work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are able to support others this week even as you tend to your immediate needs and desires. Each informs the other at this time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What you have right now is sure to satisfy you -- which means you’ll want more if you can get it. Use caution, however! Too much can do you harm.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can transform an otherwise routine endeavor into quite an extraordinary affair. Many will follow in your footsteps. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to crack all kinds of “secret” codes will come in handy. The information you provide another helps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be able to capture something that has been eluding you for far too long. Now -- do you know what to do with it? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to break the rules somewhat in order to come to the rescue of someone who is in over his or her head. Long-term ramifications are few.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can keep emotional and psychological shocks to a minimum this week as you deal with something that affects you physically. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have the opportunity to do what you do best, and others are sure to come running to see if you can do better at this time than you have at any time in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may grow tired of the role you are playing, but you’ll have the chance to change things up a bit -- and explore a new avenue as well. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A cancellation early in the week has you wondering if the team you’ve assembled is really up to the job. You may want to go it alone -- for a while, at least.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You’ll learn that you can trust someone to have your back this week; perhaps he or she can take on more responsibility. (March 6-March 20) -- Don’t let things sit dormant for too long this week. Your direct involvement will benefit yourself and others in ways that you may not have anticipated.