ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Something you thought had little value to you reveals its true worth before the week is out. A lesson is learned once and for all. (April 5-April 19) -- You must be willing to prepare fully for what lies ahead. Now is no time to leave your emotional well-being to chance or guesswork.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The difference between "best" and "worst" is likely to be very little indeed. How you view a coming opportunity makes all the difference. (May 6-May 20) -- A friend waits for you to make an appearance, and you don't want to let him or her down. You may have to adjust your schedule in order to please.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The more logical you are, the more likely you will be to solve a problem you've been thinking about casually in the past days or weeks. (June 7-June 20) -- Your readiness for a certain coming task can be measured in an unusual way this week. Be sure to announce your arrival on the scene at just the right time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Now is not the time to let anyone else call the shots, when you know that it is you and you alone who has the most to win or lose. (July 8-July 22) -- You may realize that you want to be in two places at once right now, and that conflict has you in quite an emotional state. A loved one offers a solution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Are you ready to follow someone else's lead this week? You can benefit greatly from relinquishing control and letting someone else take charge. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This week, it's important for you to know as much about your inner workings as possible -- physical, emotional, and psychological. Get new info.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Don't let any praise you may receive this week go to your head. Keep working in a way that puts process and learning over reward. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- How you access information this week makes a big difference to your bottom line. You'll want to be as thorough and efficient as you possibly can be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone is halting the progress of a "long shot" that you believe in firmly. Money matters weigh on you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A complex idea sticks with you through the week, and you'll be tempted to explore things in a different way as a result. You may not be making enough money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Just when you thought you were brought on board to explain something to others, you'll be needing to have something explained to you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you observe a rival do or say is likely to confirm your suspicions about what he or she is up to. You don't want to go that route.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Someone may be trying to put one over on you this week, but you know more than he or she thinks you do -- and you can surely prevail. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Avoiding any and all conflicts this week may prove impossible -- and in at least one situation, you'll actually choose to engage in a fight of sorts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to be in the best possible shape this week so that your recovery from an impending blow can be as quick as possible. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may doubt that someone else's "official" report is indeed accurate; if you are willing to dig deeper than ever before, you can uncover the truth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- If you insist on doing what others have warned you not to do, you will find yourself on your own. Is that what you want? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may discover that what you want and what someone else wants are, in fact, one and the same thing. It's time to consider forging a lasting bond, isn't it?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not have to say much this week in order to communicate fully with someone who feels closer to you than usual. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to explore a path that may well send you in two directions at once. Yes, it's possible, and you have much to gain if you'll take the chance.

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.