ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A certain creative endeavor is more important to you this week than at any other time so far this year; you can make a great deal of headway. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone may be trying to stand in your way, but you are unusually quick to react and can maneuver around any obstacle that appears before you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are afraid to put things in plain terms, as others may react in a fashion that slows your momentum. It's a risk you have to take! (May 6-May 20) -- The gravitational pull you feel from someone outside of your immediate circle will change how you do certain things this week. You're ready to give someone a chance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself dealing with people this week who are not interested in putting their differences aside. Don't let this get you down! (June 7-June 20) -- An old friend or loved one has some advice for you that will serve you in good stead as you prepare for a journey you've been reluctant to take.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're eager to see what a friend is up to, as you haven't been in touch for a while. This week, his or her activities likely mirror your own. (July 8-July 22) -- The quicker you swing into action the better, as you don't want to give the competition any time to figure out what advantage you have.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll be happy to be able to tend to the same old things this week, as you don't yet feel ready to take on a certain new responsibility. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself missing the way things used to be done, even as you forge ahead and adopt new strategies and tactics. Someone has his or her eye on you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can share some highly specialized knowledge today, or you can keep it to yourself. The former path has greater potential right now. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What others are doing needn't affect you right now, even though it will prove interesting to you on an intellectual level. Don't become distracted!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be utterly bored with the way things are panning out; this week something happens to change your attitude dramatically! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're trying to solve a mystery that puzzles those around you as well as yourself. Why not accept help? Another set of eyes can do you some good!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Take care that you don't respond to unfavorable circumstances by hiding yourself away and avoiding trouble. Address it! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must take better care of yourself this week, as the pressures you face are likely to mount. You may be running very close to your "red line"!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can operate more efficiently this week provided you accept certain responsibilities while avoiding certain clear obstacles. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone makes an offer that is very difficult to refuse. Your know-how will be on display, and others will be drawn to you as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must be sure that the news you get this week is up-to-date. Your attention must be on what lies ahead, not what's behind you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're tired of the same old things affecting you in the same old ways. You can make one or two dramatic changes that send you in a new direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can approach something in your signature way this week, but you must also consider someone else's methods as you address some new elements. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be wondering why things have to be so acrimonious at this time. Rather than think, why not do? You can be instrumental in easing tensions.

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!