ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Appearances can and will deceive this week; you must make a special effort to get information from the original source in a timely manner. (April 5-April 19) -- Now is no time to insist that you know better; the facts before you are suggesting that things are not as you perceive them, and you must accept that!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The pace is likely to be quite healthy throughout the week, but for one anticipated slowdown that you can navigate in a very productive way. (May 6-May 20) -- Share information with those in your circle as efficiently as you can this week, as it is likely to change very quickly and everyone must be up to date.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You needn't overcomplicate matters this week! Indeed, everyone around you will appreciate a certain level of simplicity in all things. (June 7-June 20) -- An obstacle appears before you this week quite unexpectedly. You are able to avoid it rather easily by following your instincts and another's advice.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be separated from someone you love as a result of an arrangement made long ago that you cannot ignore. Time passes quickly. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is a very good time to imitate someone whose performance you admire -- at home and at the workplace. You'll get good results almost immediately.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can take a trip down memory lane with someone who has inspired in you a new respect for what has gone before. Many lessons are learned this week. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Take the time to do things right the first time; after all, you may not have the opportunity to correct your mistakes. Pay attention to all small details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Things may start rather slowly this week, but that will prove advantageous to you as you get the lay of the land and learn a new skill. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to perform your duties in a way that others simply cannot match. Take care, however, that you don't make everything a competition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may want to give a certain idea a "test run" with friends and loved ones. Any critique they offer will only serve to make things better. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- One cycle ends as another begins this week, and the transition period is likely to be smoother and more comfortable than expected. A friend offers you much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can prove quite adept this week at something that was difficult in the extreme only a short while ago. You're older and wiser now! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're in no mood this week for the kind of trouble a certain someone is likely to introduce to you, so it's best to avoid him or her for a day or two.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Your generosity is on display throughout much of the week. Others are likely to remark on how you make difficult things seem easy. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself in a difficult position as the week opens, but you can extricate yourself quickly when given the opportunity. Watch for it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You will want to pay attention to the way someone does something, not just to the machinery of the activity. Style counts this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Things may seem backward as the week opens, but you are dealing with more than a "mirror image." You will have to make quick adjustments each and every day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- If you want a thing done right, you're going to have to do it yourself or, at the very least, teach someone you trust -- step by step. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't have to prove yourself this week. You can go about your business in a straightforward manner without thinking that others are looking to unseat you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be tempted to break with tradition this week, but take care that someone older and wiser doesn't have a good reason to stay the course. (March 6-March 20) -- You are heading for something that could turn out very differently from what is expected -- but that needn't be a bad thing. You'll learn a lot this week!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Quality is a major issue throughout the week; you will likely be responsible for ensuring that others turn in only top-notch work. (April 5-April 19) -- You're likely to receive news early in the week that sends you on a journey of discovery, but the focus, ultimately, is on a certain family member.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Surprises are in store, surely, and you know how best to deal with them when they arise. One, however, throws you for a loop. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone you've "left behind" is able to remain spiritually and emotionally close to you, but only if you make yourself available. Don't close yourself off!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- This is a good week to address certain habits. If they work for you, then there is no need to break them; if not, it's time to make changes! (June 7-June 20) -- A member of the opposite sex shows you how it's done at some point during the first part of the week. Then, it's up to you to keep up the good work!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can derive a great deal of pleasure from an endeavor that is nothing but hard work to most others. Your unusual tastes are useful this week. (July 8-July 22) -- There are certain things you have to do this week that are not for anyone else to observe. You can perform such "secret" duties better than most at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Take care this week that you do not distort the truth as you try to send messages to those who are indispensable to your primary efforts. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be attracted to those who are doing things in unusual ways this week, and in the end you're likely to adopt one or two of their methods!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A loved one is likely to forgive you this week for something you haven't yet done. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't try to avoid doing it! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've been following the rules faithfully, no doubt, but this week you may be tempted to bend them just a little to maximize your own gains.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must be willing to subject yourself to certain hardships this week if you want to assume leadership of a certain group project. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- How something begins is just as important to you as how it ends. This week, you'll want to get all your ducks in a row before taking a single step forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to work more than usual this week to ensure that someone under your care is in the best possible position to enjoy an opportunity. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you do this week isn't likely to benefit you so much as it benefits a loved one, and he or she will surely return the favor when the time comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Completing your travels may require you to make a change in your itinerary and the willingness to perform a rather dangerous task. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can push yourself a little harder than usual this week. While others may not be impressed when you take such risks, the gains you make will be undeniable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are not as concerned with what things "mean" this week as some others -- but that doesn't mean you can give such things no thought at all. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The sooner you accept certain restrictions, the sooner you can focus on what must be done. Don't be distracted by limitations imposed on you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to rely on a family member to assist you this week, as he or she may be the only one to understand what you're going through. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You need to wake and get started a little earlier each day; getting ahead is really a matter of simply keeping up, and that is something you must do!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be required to travel for work this week or to fulfill a family responsibility, which, in the long run, is more important. (March 6-March 20) -- If you find yourself considering only immediate gains, you are ignoring a major concern. This week, you must focus on what you get down the line.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You don't want to be doing the things you are "supposed" to do this week -- but you must, before turning your attention to something more fun. (April 5-April 19) -- You may find yourself running here and there throughout the week, attempting to tie up many loose ends and leaving things as spic-and-span as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll want to consider very carefully what it is that you should start or stop. And of course, there's something you should continue doing, too! (May 6-May 20) -- You'll come upon something that is both exciting and frightening -- but the fact that these reactions are mixed is a good sign.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must be willing to do that which doesn't come naturally this week. A friend or partner is at a loss, and you can come to the rescue. (June 7-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to acknowledge certain facts you've been trying to ignore for far too long. Now, you can begin to make some real progress!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- That which appears from "out of nowhere" today is worth a close look, but take care that you don't get TOO close! There are hidden dangers. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to move in a direction you are loath to go this week, but you can return to where you much prefer to be very soon. Travel safely!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may want to examine where you are -- and why -- with more scrutiny and honest reflection than ever before. It's a good week for it! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A brief recollection has you yearning for something that may well be out of reach. Instead of letting this frustrate you, why not let it inspire you?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can do things in a way that impresses others as more personal and "in depth." Indeed, you want to accomplish something important. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- That which holds a great deal of meaning for you figures prominently all week long. Whether it does so in your imagination or in real life doesn't matter at all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Progress can be made this week, but you must know in which direction you are supposed to go in order to avoid a serious setback. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Keeping things in balance will be a major task this week, especially where family members are concerned. A sibling may make an unusual demand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can get away with something rather sneaky this week, but only if you put it into motion as soon as you can. Delay equals failure! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Someone you care deeply about may find him- or herself in a desperate position, and you'll have a choice to make; helping out will require a sacrifice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You must work only with the proper tools this week; if you try to do something that breaks the rules in some way, you're sure to fall short. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may suddenly find yourself following a path you never suspected would be open to you. What you must do to score a personal success may surprise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be somewhat resentful about a recent development that separated you and a friend for a time. You mustn't let this last all week! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It may be time for you to take a position at the front of the line. The week can pan out very much as you had hoped, if you lead by example.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may spend a great deal of time trying to pinpoint something that isn't where you thought it would be. Your patience may be tested. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take the time to look around at what others are doing -- and listen to what they are saying as well. Their influence may be felt for a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not be able to discern all that lies before you with the clarity that you had hoped, but you'll certainly understand what's coming. (March 6-March 20) -- You may require help doing something that, in the past, has come quite easily to you. Something has changed, and it's likely to be quite significant.