ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A turn of events is only truly unfortunate if you do nothing with it to learn, grow or expand yourself in the world. You can do all of these, surely! (April 5-April 19) -- A voice from the past sets you off on a course of discovery this week; what you gain is not likely to be measurable in the usual ways. Someone reveals a secret, perhaps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can complicate things to the extent that no one is able to follow you, but is that what you want? Now is not the time to go it alone, is it? (May 6-May 20) -- You may be tempted by someone on the periphery today, but you must take care that you're not about to throw away something for which you have worked hard for a very long time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be put in charge of something you know very little about. You have time this week to read up some, but you'll surely have to learn by doing. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been assigned a project that only you can do, but that's little consolation while you struggle to get your bearings and to juggle far too many preliminary steps.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Something has begun to go awry, but you're not entirely sure what it is -- or how it will affect you. Be sure to get all the up-to-date info you need. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be required to do the same thing more than once today as a result of certain rules and regulations with which you have not yet acquainted yourself. Get updated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have been charged with watching over something that requires constant and careful attention. You can do it, but your own affairs need tending. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You have a friend who is in much the same situation as you, but his or her peril is greater. You can step in just in time this week and fix what is broken.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may not find anyone willing to face a certain enemy with you, so you're going to have to do it alone, but not before you've exhausted other ideas. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be wondering what someone else has up his or her sleeve that is likely to be revealed at just the right moment. Perhaps this will be of benefit to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are tempted to throw caution to the wind this week and head off to a place you've never been in order to try something new. Is this really what you want? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Personal issues are bound to arise this week, but you can get ahead of them and stay there if you are honest with yourself and others. Avoid deception!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be expected to do more this week than usual, but you can better your odds by starting with something that feeds your soul as well as your wallet. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Focus on the week as it develops, and don't let what has happened in the past take up too much of your time or attention. You must be willing to let bygones be bygones.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You've been doing things with a little more swagger than usual, perhaps, and this week your attitude will be noticed by those in charge. Use care. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be sending a lot of messages this week through normal channels as well as some that are quite unusual. The risk of misinterpretation must be minimized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are ready to take part in something that is bigger than you are in every sense. You can't expect to be put in charge just yet. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a good week to follow in the footsteps of someone whom you admire and who has your best interest at heart. Don't make the mistake of thinking you're ready to go it alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your confidence is on the rise, and as the week opens you'll recognize just how far confidence alone may take you. Your daring impresses others. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time for making bets you cannot pay; be sure to keep things on the up-and-up, and don't let anyone talk you into doing something that could deplete your resources.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're likely to encounter one or two people this week whose favorite word is "no." You can prove that only "yes" has any real value to you right now. (March 6-March 20) -- What you do this week is for the good of all, not just you, whether or not you know it. The stakes are higher than you had expected, too, so be ready to work hard.

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!