ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may feel that you have much to prove this week, but really you are your own worst critic. Right now, much that you do will impress those around you. (April 5-April 19) -- You've been seeking something for quite some time, and this week you may find that it's been within reach all this while. Now you can make up for lost time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may think that you've gotten yourself in an impossible position, but this week's events prove you're merely misinterpreting certain signs. (May 6-May 20) -- You may have to spend more than you had counted on this week, but you can still do what you and a friend had planned. Make sure you don't overdo it from here on out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be trying to tackle one thing too many at this time, but this week you should be able to figure out how to streamline your life just enough. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone is trying to send you a certain signal, but you're not getting the message. Later in the week, you'll have time to sit down and consider all possible meanings.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You have a way of seeing things that brings the past together with the present, and your future will surely benefit. This week, you can make a big plan. (July 8-July 22) -- You will be invited to participate in something this week that challenges you both emotionally and intellectually. Someone in charge has a surprise in store.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your creative energies are on the rise, and this week you can put them to very good use. Now is no time to shy away from any kind of challenge. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself working alongside someone who doesn't seem to share your way of looking at things, but it's really too early to tell. You actually have much in common.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be eager to go that extra mile this week simply for the money, but soon you'll realize that there are other benefits to be had as well. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're entering into something new and different perhaps more sheepishly than usual. While it makes sense to be cautious, you needn't be fearful. Do your homework.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It's a good time to make a change, but you mustn't be so concerned with doing what others think is right. You're the only judge of what will really work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be unusually restless throughout the week. Some answers are difficult to come up with, and this is leaving you uncertain and doubtful. Give it time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- This week, you're going to want to prepare like you've never prepared before. What lies ahead will prove a test of will, courage and staying power. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not begin the week in the best of spirits, but one or two unexpected successes are likely to turn things around for you. Friends know something is going on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can work things to your advantage this week, but it'll take some doing -- and you may have to engage in something that is not altogether legit. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Use care this week as you explore unfamiliar territory. You don't want to make a mistake that you will have to pay for over the long haul. Don't say yes to everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- After a trying period in which your responsibilities may have doubled, you can get back to normal this week and focus on things that truly please you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A calm, steady approach is not to be underrated this week; indeed, the more you can maintain an even keel, no matter where you go, the better others will respond.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Give yourself something you've always wanted this week, and don't feel guilty about it. It's been too long since you were No. 1 in your own mind. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to encounter someone this week who confirms many of your own beliefs -- while, at the same time, challenging you to reach higher and achieve more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others may recognize you this week, but that's not going to give you the feeling you're after. Only by finishing a certain project will you be satisfied. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel as though you are falling into a kind of emotional hole, but if you let a good friend help you, you can avoid any lasting effects. Don't isolate yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A showdown of sorts cannot be avoided this week. You and a rival have been preparing for this for quite some time, and only one of you will come out on top. (April 5-April 19) -- Timing may not be everything this week, but it will surely prove an essential component of your success -- or failure. Watch the clock, and get out of your own way!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're eager to raise the bar, but you may not know how. Get the advice of a friend who has been in your shoes; he or she can guide you quite effectively. (May 6-May 20) -- You're not willing to take full blame for something that was only partly your doing, but where are the others who were involved? Don't let yourself be abandoned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be on the road more than expected this week if your plans come to fruition. You may have overlooked key commitments that must be met. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week for combining efforts, especially when it comes to assembling a team. Try giving someone you've had your eye on more responsibility, and see where that goes.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be back in the swing of things very quickly this week after a brief hiatus that may have been forced upon you. You don't always enjoy time off. (July 8-July 22) -- A matter of style over substance keeps you in the game this week and has you working with others to get better results across the board. Nothing must be discarded, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be fearful when it comes to doing something new, but preliminary activities fill you with enthusiasm. You'll be inspired by a new team member. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Putting your focus squarely where it belongs will be no mystery; you'll know when you've done it -- and you'll begin to enjoy almost immediate rewards. Someone is watching you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You need others to pitch in and help you this week. Don't expect to be able to do it all on your own. Someone close may need a talking to. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're more than willing to do your part, but you need someone to meet you halfway. Arranging things to your liking may require some careful negotiation -- or something more direct.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may think you're getting away with something, but the fact is everyone is aware of what you're trying to do. Deception will backfire this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be expected to do more than your fair share by those who are used to doing very little. It's time for that dynamic to change, and you know just how to get that done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You don't like to be kept waiting, but this week you may find yourself waiting for something that won't get to you any faster, no matter what you do. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Someone has been forgetting the rules of late, and it'll be up to you this week to remind everyone what is expected -- and what is not to be tolerated. Hold the line.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may find yourself running behind throughout much of the week, but perhaps this is not to be avoided. Things are changing in subtle ways. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have forgotten why you are sticking with a certain plan, despite difficulties; this week, you'll be reminded in a way that sticks with you from now on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's time to pick up the pace -- and to insist others do the same. You have much to accomplish this week, and only so much time available. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Now is not the time for a repeat performance. You'll want to try something new, and you're likely to discover you have recently set yourself up for success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're almost certain to have choices this week, but you may not be ready to make them until you've done a little more homework. A friend gets involved. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're willing to try something this week, but you may not want to repeat it. Still, what you learn about yourself -- and someone close to you -- proves valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your efforts of late have only scratched the surface, and it's time this week to dig deeper. Don't rest until you have all the answers you need. (March 6-March 20) -- A discussion early in the week has you thinking of new ways to do things, but not everything you try is going to be successful. You must be willing to learn from your failures.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- How you spin a story will affect everyone around you; the decision to depart from the truth is a dangerous one that you don't really have to make. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone may ask you to lie, but by sticking to the truth, you can do more to promote your agenda than at any other recent time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Now is no time to take shortcuts or do anything that has others thinking that you can be bought. You must play by the rules and do only what is aboveboard. (May 6-May 20) -- You're going to put yourself on the line, and you can expect handsome rewards if things go your way. You have an important request to make of someone in charge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Keep your ear to the ground this week, and be on the alert for anything out of the ordinary. Your connection to someone in charge will count for much. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have to color the truth just a bit this week when dealing with those who think they know you better than they do. Avoid any outright deception, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can work things to your advantage this week by juggling what is certain with what is only possible. You must be willing to take a risk. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to be affected in a new way by what someone else does this week. You may have a question or two for someone who is assuming a central role in your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- After you get the cheering up that you likely require early in the week, you'll be good to go and able to accomplish everything on your to-do list. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be confused about what someone else is up to, but your attempts to get more information are likely to result in little if anything at all. Avoid getting too involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone is likely to put in a good word for you this week, and the connections you make as a result can propel you forward at an increased pace. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to have to say "I told you so" to a friend or loved one, but the facts are supporting your position on a certain issue, and not the opposing view.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have more to prove this week than you have in the recent past, but if you cast your mind back, you'll recognize that you've been in this position before. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Information at your fingertips may not be as useful to you as you had hoped. You are going to have to improvise when things get rolling. Avoid a direct conflict.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can make up lost ground this week and get yourself up with the front-runners. Someone may let you down in a personal situation later on. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You have much to be proud of and thankful for this week. A friend is likely to come to you with a request that takes you by surprise at first but makes sense after careful consideration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're likely to receive a confirmation of something you've only suspected, which means you can move ahead with plans you've kept under wraps. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week for getting the lay of the land, and any new situation in which you find yourself is likely to develop in your favor, at least for the time being.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must guard your resources with great care this week. If you find yourself running out of energy, a visit to a certain someone can prove restorative. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A dangerous situation is recognized as such by someone close to you, but you've not been willing to listen. This week, events transpire that begin to convince you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be as far from where you want to be as you had feared, and this week you can reach your destination with the help of a good friend. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't need permission to do what needs to be done, but you may need to ask for forgiveness if you do what you want to do and things don't go quite according to plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to engage in some tricky negotiations this week on behalf of someone who doesn't know all that you know. You'll impress the boss. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be able to hold things together this week, despite someone's attempts to pull them apart. Do what you can to avoid a one-on-one confrontation.