ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- News comes to you quickly this week -- both good and bad. The information you receive can be used to accentuate the positive, surely. (April 5-April 19) -- The journey you must go on this week will be far more enjoyable with a certain someone by your side. He or she offers more than simple companionship!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want to devote any available time this week to someone who has been eager for you to be more intimately involved in his or her affairs. (May 6-May 20) -- Whether you say "yes" or "no" to a certain offer, you'll have much to think about as you weigh just how you will be affected by the decision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will have to be productive under less-than-ideal circumstances this week -- but that's nothing unfamiliar to you. Set firm goals. (June 7-June 20) -- Are you in it for the experience or for the rewards? You know the answer, and you can surely rise above the crowd as you satisfy your own core needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Things are likely to happen in a much more organic fashion than anticipated this week. You must be willing and able to go with the flow. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll be called upon to improvise much of the time this week, but this doesn't mean that you must discard the plans you worked so hard to devise. Keep them handy!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You should be able to solve a certain tricky problem for yourself this week, even as you attempt to solve another for someone else. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your learning curve may be rather steep this week, but you can prevail -- provided you recognize certain dangers before they appear to you. Observe the periphery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have much to unload as the week comes to a close, but you mustn't give that undue thought as you work your way through a personal maze. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A difficult choice may yet have to be made this week after you've dealt with certain tricky issues that arise between you and an old friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The more responsibility you take on this week, the better you will feel about yourself and your place in the current work structure. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone in charge has you in his or her sights, but not necessarily for the reason you think. Both of you will likely be surprised by what you have to say to each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There's nothing wrong with showing off this week, especially if you do it while addressing a key issue or completing a necessary task. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're ready to take advantage of an opportunity when it arises. Don't force the issue, however; let others call the shots now and then.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You've reached a good starting point this week; take care that you don't become too careful as you consider all possible scenarios. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What counts for you counts for many this week, so you can be confident that you will have a good deal of support as you move forward and tackle challenges.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- An offer comes to you at some point this week that gives you pause. You must determine what you're really after. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to confuse those around you by doing one thing and saying another. You must be sure that your words and actions are squarely in sync.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your ability to inspire others will surely serve you well throughout this busy week. Keep tabs on those at the periphery. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- There are at least two options available to you this week that will require you to make a firm decision about a key issue. Each is compelling; measure what's at stake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be propelled down an unusual path this week by unfamiliar forces. Before long, you'll be able to call the shots. (March 6-March 20) -- Sharing a point of view with others may be nice, but it can actually hold you back this week. Take care, however, that you do not become combative.

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.