ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- This is no time to expect something for nothing; this week, you're going to have to work for everything that you think you deserve. (April 5-April 19) -- A friend presents an unusual alternative and you're more than willing to go wherever he or she leads. Don't let yourself spend more than you can afford, however!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can open many doors for yourself and others this week, but you must take care that you don't walk into a situation that is not for you. (May 6-May 20) -- It's a good week for tying up loose ends -- and this includes making amends with someone with whom you've been feuding for some time. Take the high road!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll likely progress much more slowly this week than expected. Taking the "one step at a time" approach may be frustrating, but it's necessary. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been limiting yourself recently by considering only the short-term effects of very small actions. It's time to free yourself up and think big!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've been keeping a secret that has become, in recent days or weeks, something of a burden. Why not relieve yourself by revealing all? (July 8-July 22) -- You won't get what's coming to you if you don't speak up and demand it. Others may be ahead of you in line, so you mustn't expect any preferential treatment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A recent decision can be put into action this week. Now is the time for you to make clear what you've intended all along. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll feel a kind of "gravitational pull" from someone who has had his or her eyes on you. You may not want to resist for long when you know what's going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may choose to shift from this to that and back again more than once or twice this week. You may discover where your interests really lie. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to attract more attention this week than usual, but you must remember to give yourself the privacy you need to work out a problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What goes on all around you this week needn't affect you as much as you may fear; you can remain aloof and further your own private agenda. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The ramifications of steps taken in response to someone else are finally clear to you -- and this week you can do much to reduce the chances of a major loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Pay attention to what others are doing all around you this week. Guesswork is to be avoided; pay attention to available facts and figures. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Now is no time to play fast and loose with the facts. Certain things are unchangeable; you're going to have to deal with them directly -- and alone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You don't have to stick with only one method this week; indeed, the more varied your approach, the more likely you will be to prevail. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Pay attention to what the majority wants, and you'll be lifted to a position of esteem. Take care, however! The higher you fly, the further you may fall.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You have only yourself to blame for a certain setback, but if you are aware of all influences you can minimize long-term losses. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others may not support you in your current efforts, but you're willing to go it alone if necessary. The week offers unusual opportunities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be surprised to learn that what someone else has been selling you is really not all it's cracked up to be. A new idea comes forward. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What you do this week may not be noticed right away, but it's sure to have a lasting impact -- especially where creative endeavors are concerned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be in charge of more than you expected this week. Wield your authority with care and sensitivity; don't just give orders! (March 6-March 20) -- You are likely to do things in unusual ways this week, and it's not intentional in most cases. You are learning how to adapt to changing circumstances.

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.