ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find yourself working with someone who has accepted a certain situation as unstoppable or unchangeable. This isn't true, and you can prove it. (April 5-April 19) -- Your stubbornness is going to get in your way and prevent you from doing what everyone knows you have to do for your own well-being. You've got to acquiesce.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- "Yes" and "no" are only words, and this week there is much more going on than can be summed up in such a simplistic manner. Dig deeper; study harder! (May 6-May 20) -- You cannot depend on the first idea you have this week to see you through, though it's not likely to be a bad one. Give yourself time to polish something and get it just right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're used to working with a formula of sorts, but this week that's not likely to see you through. You must be willing to experiment very freely. (June 7-June 20) -- Difficulties come to you through expected and unexpected channels this week, and you may be required to deal with them out of order as you attempt to please a superior.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're doing yourself a disservice by sticking with something unsuitable just because you said you would. Go your own way this week. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is no time to engage in the kind of petty arguments that keep so many others busy this week. You must take the high road and teach others how to behave when the chips are down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Why are you not asking for help when you need it? This week, the dangers you face are serious enough that you'll certainly want to solicit timely assistance. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The social aspects of a certain endeavor will please you this week, even though you may feel, in the end, that you have not used all your time to the best advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can keep tabs on a loved one this week without seeming to hover or restrict his or her movements in any way. You can provide necessary security. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to do a certain thing that doesn't come easily, but the decision isn't likely to be yours. Someone else lays down the law for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to spend more time with a special friend this week in order to make things right. Remember, you two can talk about anything at any time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can expect to have to step in and do something that someone else is unable to do. You mustn't let this keep you from tending to your own business and meeting a deadline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will want to pay attention to the things you cannot foresee, which sounds like an impossibility, but when you try it, you'll see how it works. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your focus is shifting at this time. A friend bides his or her time and makes you wait -- but for what? That's the question. You have reason to bend the rules a bit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Keeping track of a certain someone isn't going to be easy this week, especially when circumstances separate you for a time. Keep your eyes peeled. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to accept that certain developments are unstoppable this week. If you have the right attitude, you can surely go along for the ride; enjoy it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The most important things seem to sneak up on you this week. Try to put yourself in a position that allows you to see things coming. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can afford to take care of yourself a little more than usual. Food, drink and plenty of rest can do you a world of good at this time. Don't try to hide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can teach someone quite a valuable trick of the trade that will serve him or her quite well -- and reflect well on you, certainly, all week long. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Teamwork is essential, even though you may insist on taking the lead. Recognizing that you cannot do it all is the first step toward generating a workable plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have trouble keeping track of time this week, as events seem to overlap and your awareness is blurred by the sheer volume of activity. (March 6-March 20) -- You're ready to say that you're doing a certain thing for the last time, but a friend doesn't want this to be the end of the line. You must strike a workable compromise.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's a fine week for hanging back and seeing what happens to others. You may want to change one or two of your plans as a result when all is said and done. (April 5-April 19) -- You are eager to win this week, but you must be willing to put in the work required to improve your skills before facing your rival.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Though your performance may not be quite up to par during the first part of the week, later on you'll find a way to raise the bar and make the leap. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone has a good reason for tailing you this week, though you may find that it makes you uncomfortable at first. In time, you'll recognize that it benefits you as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to do everything you had planned this week due to an unforeseen development that requires you to reset your alliances. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a great week for saying yes, but you mustn't get so used to offering up affirmations that you find yourself supporting something that is not for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Not everyone around you understands what you are made of, and this week you may have to explain yourself to a few who actually seem to be antagonistic. (July 8-July 22) -- Progress is made in an unusual way this week. Do what you can to help someone else when he or she is faced with an unexpected challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Communication between you and a friend may be lost for a time this week, but you know each other so well that you'll both know what the other is doing. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Something that gives you pleasure may not be appropriate this week. You've got to follow the rules to some degree, as you cannot afford to offend anyone right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll carry with you this week something that can prove quite valuable in situations for which you are unable to prepare fully. Be willing to use it. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- All those who have been in your corner before are eager to see you succeed this week, though they may not be permitted to assist you now as they have in the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not be able to do everything you've planned on this week because of what happens at home early on that you recognize as being more important. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It won't take much for someone to persuade you that his or her ideas are better than yours. You're more than willing to give credit where credit is due.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A comparison between what is happening now and what was happening this time last month -- or last year -- can renew your hope for the future. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to see where a certain road will lead, but you're not willing to commit to a lengthy journey just yet. Follow the adventures of someone you know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- An event early in the week promises to give you more than you had hoped, though it won't be time to assess your rewards until you're alone. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can be far more creative with a certain endeavor this week than you have been in the recent past. That which has been holding you back is no longer a relevant force.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can bet that a relationship is likely to develop very quickly this week. Don't let someone tell you what to do, however. Follow your heart. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself tied up and unable to assist a friend in need this week. Perhaps there is a way you can offer support from a distance; keep communication open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You mustn't let yourself be distracted this week. Stick to what you are doing at any given moment until it is finished, and only then move to the next thing. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can make a game out of a serious challenge this week, and in so doing ensure that you will not only learn a great deal, but have a lot of fun in the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are eager to match the performance of someone you admire this week. It's possible, but you must be willing to let go of a certain long-term fear. (March 6-March 20) -- High energy can prove beneficial to you this week as long as you are able to harness it. Stay in the driver's seat!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must ready yourself for a journey that may not have to be made when all is said and done. You don't want to be caught unprepared. (April 5-April 19) -- The intentional and the unintentional both prove significant today, and you may not be able to stop either from occurring, no matter how ready you may be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be tangled up with those who would promote a falsehood, but by the end of the week, you'll see a way out and be able to save yourself. (May 6-May 20) -- You must try to avoid anything that requires you to do something that doesn't come naturally -- except in one case, when it will be absolutely necessary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can work behind the scenes this week and do much to promote another's pet project. There's more than vanity at play here. (June 7-June 20) -- You may recognize that someone else is better prepared for what lies ahead than you are. It may be time for you to hitch your wagon to his -- or hers.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to be more diligent than ever if you want to avoid the pitfalls others are falling prey to this week. (July 8-July 22) -- You may discover someone working behind the scenes has duped you. Quick action on your part can help you avoid any lasting setbacks -- and win justice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be in line for the kind of success you had hoped for at this time, but the progress you make will certainly help you in weeks to come. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What happens this week isn't likely to attract a great deal of attention, but it can prove quite important to you as you forge ahead in a new direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Travel, if undertaken, exposes you to certain unavoidable risks, but you can prepare fully and ready yourself for whatever comes. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Nothing is likely to happen this week to stop you in your tracks, though you may have to ready yourself for a delay. Use the time to your advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Teamwork allows you to progress further this week than you had intended. You'll have time to assess your efficiency. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can be more productive this week because of what someone else does for you, and before too long you'll want to deepen that relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Even a short journey affords you a view of something that is new and different. You may be inspired to improve your game considerably. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The direct and the indirect work together this week to put you in a position that allows you to exert a more controlling influence over many things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Personal growth this week may prove quite remarkable, though an unexpected loss may make it difficult for you to recognize your gains. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may enjoy more than one opportunity to spread your wings this week. Take care, however, that you don't fly too close to the sun. Assess all risks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Others may criticize you for employing methods that they consider outdated, but you can prove that no good idea has an expiration date. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to adjust your strategy this week in order to suit the desires and abilities of those for whom you are working. Collaboration is tricky!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have no choice but to move in a direction that doesn't seem quite right to you. You know how to make the best of the situation. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You uncover evidence this week that allows you to solve a stubborn personal mystery. With the answers in hand, you can move forward more aggressively.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may change your mind about something that has been, without your knowledge, slowing you down. All that will be fixed now. (March 6-March 20) -- You receive more than one reminder about what is required of you this week, but you won't be hurried in any way. You call the shots at all times.