ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your eventual success is foretold this week, but if you miss the signs you may actually reduce your overall chances. Pay attention! (April 5-April 19) -- What someone else tells you proves quite important this week, as it allows you to derive much more meaning than usual from seemingly "routine" events.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You cannot expect the same old routine to play out favorably this week. You must be willing to try new things. (May 6-May 20) -- You mustn't let a difference of opinion threaten what promises to be a wonderful time this week. It's best to put disagreements aside.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What you and your companions do this week can reveal the weakness in someone else's argument. He or she is willing to join you very soon. (June 7-June 20) -- Now is the time to make that change you've been talking about for so long. Others are willing to give you the support you need -- so hesitate no longer!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be putting off until the last possible minute something that can make the difference between a memorable week and one best forgotten. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll feel a kind of gravitational pull between you and a certain friend this week -- and what happens as a result colors almost every personal activity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can make things even more festive than usual for those closest to you this week. A surprise guest may send everything into overdrive. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find that the more unusual something is to you, the more ordinary it is considered by those around you. Your perspective is changing again, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You have grown tired of the status quo, and this week you intend to do something about it. This may require a bold stroke -- and good timing. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You have a chance this week to do something that makes a big difference to someone who usually has to go without. Why not make a habit of this?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't make plans that are too complex, or you may find that you are unable to enjoy the festivities that you yourself arranged. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You don't have to get the credit for the week's overall success; it's enough that you know just what you did to make it all possible for someone in your circle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It's time to reconnect with someone who was so much a part of your life in the recent or distant past. You can pick up where you left off! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not be in control this week. Be ready to express your gratitude to one who goes out of his or her way to make things pan out to your liking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- There is almost no chance of your remaining objective this week, so you must expect to be rather emotional about certain keys events. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can affect things in a very positive way throughout the week. Focus on those activities that bring you in close contact with those whom you love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your schedule is likely to be quite full this week, but you'll still be looking forward to several impromptu gatherings. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are capable of doing all that you have planned and more. Don't stop with the expected or the required; you'll be happiest when you take things "above and beyond."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may want to take a leaf out of someone else's book and do something that isn't instinctive on your part. You'll win much admiration. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're not in it for the money or the praise, though both should come your way soon as a result of this week's doings. You're in it for the emotional payoff.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's a good week to look back even as you look forward. Tradition plays a role, but you can add a new twist to a certain favorite something. (March 6-March 20) -- Collaboration with one who does things very differently from yourself can bring you an unexpected success this week. The future looks brighter and brighter.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will have a chance to see things from a new perspective this week; what you do as a result makes the difference in multiple arenas. (April 5-April 19) -- You may discover that things are not progressing according to plan. If you're the only one to see this, you may have to take unprecedented action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can hammer out a deal this week with one who is not usually willing to concede anything. He or she bends to your will at this time. (May 6-May 20) -- Your plans are not unfolding the way you expected, but in some ways the situation you're in is better this week than it was last week or the week before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will find it difficult to explain your attitudes and your motives this week -- so why not simply let your behavior speak for you? (June 7-June 20) -- You and a friend must navigate a difference of opinion with great care this week. Don't insist that you are in the right when the situation you share is in flux.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can bring about a few key changes in your overall approach this week that make it easier for you to judge your overall success. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to travel far more than usual this week because someone close to you hasn't held up his or her end of a bargain. This can work out well for all concerned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may find yourself waiting rather than doing this week, and all because of a promise you made some time ago. This is nothing to fret about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You require far more information than is at your fingertips at this time. Those who are "in the know" may be harder to contact than expected this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An opportunity arises this week that requires you to take in far more information at any one time than you are used to. Don't be resistant! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll find yourself slipping back into old habits this week after making a fine attempt to do things in a new way. You cannot avoid criticism right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Something you did a while ago is remembered fondly by those who wish you would do it again. This week you may be able to relive a past glory. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will have things going very smoothly by midweek, but soon after you may find that someone else's efforts are throwing a wrench in the works.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- How you arrange personal affairs this week proves quite important to you as you try to balance social responsibilities and professional duties. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A shock to the system must not be allowed to have a lasting effect; you must be willing to let things go in order to get past this dangerous point.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You will see things as they truly are as the week comes to a close. Don't be surprised by unexpected events! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to pay a higher price this week for the things you most want or need -- but you're also in a position to strike a few bargains in key situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- How things look as the week opens may be cause for concern, especially if you are not fully equipped for what you know is fast approaching. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your behavior this week is cause for confusion among those who are keeping track of you. Their motives are unclear, but they are certainly not malicious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your learning curve may be quite short this week; you must pay attention to all that happens in order to determine what affects you most. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The moment you begin to take things for granted, you fall behind in either a professional or personal contest. Acknowledge the value of what is yours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will want to take in as much information as possible this week as you tend to situations that must not get out of hand. (March 6-March 20) -- Control is an issue you will be addressing all week long -- both at work and at home. You will come upon a situation that allows you to let another call the shots.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do much to prevent a current divide from becoming even wider this week. Others will appreciate your "bipartisan" approach. (April 5-April 19) -- You must resist the temptation this week to talk of an "enemy" of any kind. You can afford to look upon all others with more tolerance than is your habit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can enjoy a rather dominant position during the first part of the week, but later on a partner will surprise you with a reversal. (May 6-May 20) -- How you influence others is likely to change dramatically this week. This may be as much about style as substance -- but this may remain a secret for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You agree that moderation is the key to success -- on most occasions. This week, however, you're likely to give in to overindulgence. (June 7-June 20) -- You have a friend to thank for the new wave of achievement you may enjoy this week. Don't leave him or her behind as you bask in your newfound success.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Now is no time for you to sit out and let others call the shots; you'll want your voice to be heard -- and what you say can make a difference. (July 8-July 22) -- You like a great deal of the same things as a Leo or Virgo native who will be sharing certain portions of your life this week; focus on "togetherness."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can assist in a transfer of information that really makes a difference for those who have found themselves down and out recently. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- How you wield power is likely to become a major issue this week; some are not willing to let you do things the way you always have -- or have always wanted to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can reign supreme this week after others acknowledge that you are more capable than others to do what really needs to be done. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to avoid small talk, distractions and other claptrap this week; stick to what really matters and do the things that make you feel capable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're ready to take on more responsibility, but before you do so you're going to have to persuade someone whose resistance is nothing new. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have a choice this week: You can continue to be upset about a recent turn of events, or you can figure out a way to use it to your distinct advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Watch someone else go about his or her business and you'll learn a great deal about how to avoid the kinds of pitfalls that currently threaten you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You cannot put too high a price on courtesy this week, especially since you will have to negotiate carefully to get what you most want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in no mood to make "exceptions" this week, but it's likely you will have to strike at least one compromise, willingly or not. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An unusual dynamic pushes you in a different direction this week. Take care that heightened emotions don't result in a spiral that you cannot control.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are thinking a bit too much about accomplishments, when this week just doing your job will be reason enough to celebrate. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others will appreciate your ability to deal with the facts this week without injecting too much emotion into the proceedings. You can solve a puzzle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be caught up in a whirlwind of activity that warrants wholehearted reactions even though you're not directly affected. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Bad news can actually be used to your advantage this week. Control of another who has been a problem for you for quite some time allows you to score a victory.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something you've avoided in the past may be unavoidable now -- but you've gathered enough new info to be able to deal with it productively. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be upset to find that something you've counted on is not going to come to pass. A quick change of gears allows you to progress, however.