ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not break any records this week, but you can certainly rack up a lot of miles as you pursue one of your pet goals. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone may not fully understand the connection he or she has with you, or your expectations. You can spend the week demonstrating what is both necessary and possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A past episode is only worth something to you this week if you use it as an object lesson in what to do or not to do under certain conditions. (May 6-May 20) -- There's more to someone else's plans than meets the eye -- or the ear. You'll want to investigate on your own to uncover any possible ulterior motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll want to pay close attention to someone else's performance this week so that you can adjust as necessary to increase your own odds. (June 7-June 20) -- You're not likely to see things as clearly this week as you did last week -- but someone close to you is available to help you out when things get tough.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You mustn't be tempted to take what looks like the easy road this week, as it is not at all what it seems: There are many hidden dangers! (July 8-July 22) -- You are able to do more this week than you had expected. Focus on something that appears to you only when you least expect it: There are benefits to be enjoyed!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're not likely to get very far this week doing things the way you did when you were young; you must adopt methods more suitable to your age! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be led in circles this week by someone who wants to confuse you and leave you at a disadvantage as a result. You don't have to oblige!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Time is of the essence this week, perhaps not as the week opens but certainly later on when you may be required to outmaneuver your rivals. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A good mood serves you very well this week, but you can't expect it to last indefinitely. You must be ready to be productive when the darkness descends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have trouble keeping up with someone who has no notion of time passing -- but later on you'll be neck-and-neck, with your odds improving. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be very glad this week that you have kept accurate records of a certain long-term process -- and if you haven't, it's not too late to start!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are expecting certain hardships this week, but one is the result of your generosity to another -- which you can surely endure. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You receive offers from a friend this week that appear to ignore certain prevailing circumstances. Perhaps he or she knows something that you don't.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Avoid anything that doesn't seem genuine this week -- and that includes people as well. You can't afford to be deceived at this time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to start something that you think will be very big very soon. A friend or partner makes a pitch that includes a surprising offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good week for you to finish one major project before agreeing to take on another. Address these issues one at a time! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may sense that you're beginning to revert to old habits that weren't good for you back then -- so why would they be good for you now? You can avoid a major error.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will have to learn much this week before you can take part in something you've looked forward to for a long time. Reserve your place. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Don't be too narrow in your thinking this week; be open to more options than you immediately recognize and you can enjoy unexpected pleasures!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 6) -- Things are likely to develop very much according to your own expectations this week, with one notable exception that brings you enjoyment. (March 7-March 20) -- Your willingness to break with tradition will serve you and others very well indeed this week. The old and the new can combine in exciting ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Keep your complaints to a minimum and do what you can to lighten someone else's load. Generosity should be highly rewarded this week. (April 5-April 19) -- You may not be able to resist all temptation this week, so you'll want to be sure that you choose that which presents the fewest real dangers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The favors you do for another today will say much to others about who you are -- on the inside. You can reveal much that has been hidden. (May 6-May 20) -- Things take a dramatic turn this week, and you must be ready to make some quick decisions. Others are counting on you to do the right things at the right times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may start the week in a state of some confusion, thanks to someone who has been throwing too much at you too quickly. You can break free! (June 7-June 20) -- You can do much to keep others from fighting over issues that really don't matter. When you can, point out what is most important.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to choose this week between two very attractive endeavors -- one solo and one a group effort. Determine what is required of you. (July 8-July 22) -- You may not be able to rely on the tactics that have worked for you in the past, as this week certain changes require you to consider new methods.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll be receiving important messages all week long; some will require immediate action, and you don't want to find yourself lagging behind. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself dealing with a problem that simply refuses to be solved -- but that's only because you're looking at it from the wrong point of view.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Family matters are likely to require your direct and continual involvement this week; your plans to go elsewhere may have to wait. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to do things the way you are used to doing them this week. Fortunately, a friend or family member has your back and can pick up any slack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A surprise is in the offing, but you don't want to manage your entire week based on the expectation of it being revealed. Don't be impatient! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- That which you are most used to isn't likely to take shape the way you expect this week; you'll recognize it only after you acknowledge certain changes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may receive a belated gift from someone who has been eager to please you for quite some time. This is the beginning of something big. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself behind the 8-ball at some point this week, but with a keen eye and a cool head you can maneuver successfully and score a victory.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may not feel "ready" this week, but that which transpires isn't likely to wait for you; you must be willing to jump right in! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be debating certain "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" with yourself all week long, and the result is a feeling of increased freedom -- and greater creativity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can enjoy a little downtime this week, but take care that you don't let a key issue slip by unnoticed. Stay on top of personal affairs. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can tackle an important issue this week without putting yourself through the wringer. Stress can be kept at a minimum if you know where it comes from.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are eager to join a friend on a "trip of a lifetime," but preparations may not go as planned. Consider some alternatives. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a position of some authority this week, but you don't want to make the mistake of thinking that you are infallible. Be realistic, always!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something isn't progressing the way you had hoped, and this week you can examine your own efforts with care and honesty. You know what's wrong. (March 6-March 20) -- You aren't in the mood to do what you are told this week, especially since you have come up with your own plan that promises to take you very far very soon.

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.