ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The more you try to get out of a certain situation, the more deeply you are likely to be immersed in it. There are things you have to deal with at this time. (April 5-April 19) -- You can do much to help others this week, but you mustn't overlook an issue that affects you and you alone. Do you really need permission for what you are planning?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your understanding of a certain key issue will help others make the decisions that must be made this week. You don't have to play a leading role, either! (May 6-May 20) -- You are afraid you may have started down the wrong path recently, but, in fact, there is no evidence to support that view. Keep going; pay attention to the signs all around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have to take something of a risk this week, but it's just the kind of gamble you enjoy. Still, there are issues you cannot shrug off, and you know it. (June 7-June 20) -- You have waited long enough for others to make a decision about a proposal you made some time ago. This week, you may choose to take it off the table once and for all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Pay attention not only to what others say this week, but to how they say it. You can learn much more from tone than from content at this time. (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to realize that your connection to someone else is being threatened by developments that are out of your control. This is something you simply cannot ignore.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may take your knocks as the week begins, but you can recover quickly and use all resources at your disposal to further your cause or score a personal victory. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can make a valuable contribution to a group effort this week, but you don't wish to take more credit than you are due. You may want to stay in the background.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your disappointment in the way things are working can serve as a prime motivator this week; you needn't put up with things as they are very much longer. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- There's no reason for you to think that you are "above the law" in any respect, and indeed, by week's end you may be called upon to account for some recent questionable behavior.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may want to move farther faster this week, but you must take all necessary precautions lest you endanger someone unintentionally. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to see someone "exposed" in some way, but take care! You may wind up in the hot seat if you're not careful to maintain a fair and objective stance at all times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What you do and say reflect an attitude that others may not wholly understand -- or support. It may be time for you to strike a compromise with your critics. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Just because you say it doesn't make it so, and this week you risk being shown up by others if you insist on promoting any kind of deception. Honesty is the best policy!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Patience can certainly be a virtue, but when something gets you riled this week, you're going to want to address it directly -- and as soon as possible. (Dec. 8-Dec. 22) -- You may stumble upon a new opportunity this week, and only the bare framework is visible to you. You must investigate further before knowing what's really possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to present your ideas as clearly as possible this week. Don't let anyone stand in your way when your name is called; step up and be heard! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have the chance to move to the front of the class this week, but it's a move that must be made one step at a time. If you are in a hurry, you will self-destruct.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A difficult situation arises this week, and you may find yourself at the center of something you cannot control on your own. Solicit help -- now! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can be unusually quick this week to determine just what is really happening all around you, and you can use that information to propel yourself forward quite rapidly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you hope to gain this week is something you cannot fully articulate -- but a friend knows what's at stake and is in a position to lend a helping hand. (March 6-March 20) -- You don't have to explain yourself to anyone this week! Go about your business, and let your actions speak for you. Even your critics will admire your confidence.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're likely to get more of a reaction than usual to what you do this week -- not because it is so unusual, but because your commitment is virtually unmatched. (April 5-April 19) -- What you believe with all your heart may come under attack at some point this week, but you can fend off any serious threat by remaining calm, certain and unbending.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you reveal this week gets more of a reaction than you had hoped, and you'll be able to parlay this experience into a valuable new opportunity. (May 6-May 20) -- You're likely to be criticized all week long, but that's not about to stop you from doing what you know is right. You may well be fully vindicated by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The path you are walking down is overgrown with weeds, and you'll want to clear the way before inviting anyone else to travel with you. Get it done! (June 7-June 20) -- You may have been out of touch for some time, but this week you'll have the opportunity to reestablish a lasting connection with someone who knows what you're all about.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've been working in small venues until now, and you may have the chance this week to do your act before a much larger audience than usual. (July 8-July 22) -- More is likely to be asked of you today than you might have expected, and though you are capable of fulfilling expectations, you won't enjoy going without warnings!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You might have to interrupt your primary endeavor this week in order to assist another with what seem like petty needs. This can work out to your advantage. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Distractions can be avoided this week while you make your way down a road that is unfamiliar to you. Focus on the mechanics of what you have to do, and stay the course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You could find yourself in an unusual position at some point this week. Experiment with what you think is possible, and you'll uncover a new opportunity. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You don't understand all that is being said to you at this time, but the most important messages are likely to get through. You'll know when it's time to act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can learn something new this week that promises to lift you up while exposing you to several new choices and opportunities. Is the sky really the limit? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Complications needn't affect you for long this week. You can solve most problems simply by turning inward and remembering exactly who you are and what you can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Who is correct or incorrect is not the main issue this week. You'll want to maintain forward motion, regardless of who has the "right" idea. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your memory of someone from your past motivates you this week. You are able to do something, at last, that you thought was beyond your capabilities or above your pay grade.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be forced to judge a friend or loved one at some point this week, but you mustn't let that taint your relationship in any way. Be professional! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be moving much more slowly than usual all week long, but that's to be expected given where you've been and how much energy you've been expending. Relax and reflect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You and a friend may not agree on a key point, but that doesn't mean you cannot still collaborate on an important project. Agree to disagree! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be asked to reveal more of yourself this week than you are wont to do. There's a reason why this has come up right now, and it's up to you to find out what it is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Certain problems refuse to be solved this week -- but you are able to learn much from the difficult situation in which this puts someone else. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can learn something new from someone who does things in very much his or her own way. This is more than mere autonomy; it's something else that is very attractive to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have the chance to explore more topics than usual this week. You may find yourself drawn toward something that, in the past, would have repelled you. (March 6-March 20) -- You receive a "calling" of sorts this week, but whether you can answer it and make necessary changes remains to be seen. You'll want the help of a good old friend.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must plan your indulgences with great care this week, to be sure that you are able to do what is required of you when the time comes. Don't overdo it! (April 5-April 19) -- You're eager to experience something about which you actually know very little. You may find that it suits you to a "T," but you may be disappointed. It's a gamble!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Others may think that you've got everything in order in anticipation of a coming endeavor -- but you know that there's at least one thing left to do. (May 6-May 20) -- You can impress those around you this week by seeming ready when, in fact, you are anything but! You mustn't fool yourself into thinking that this is the way things should be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll want to go with the flow this week, but there will come a time in which you are unable to accept what is going on and are compelled to change it. (June 7-June 20) -- Simple courtesy goes a long way this week -- but take care you don't become transparent! Remember the old rule: If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not understand what is being asked of you, but you have the sense that something very important is developing. You must get up-to-date information. (July 8-July 22) -- You're in a precarious position, but this will not go unnoticed by friends who are ready and able to help. You must share a few secrets first, however!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's not that you don't want to be around other people this week, but rather you want to pick and choose who those people are. You can be rather fickle! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Time is on your side this week -- or can be, if you are willing to make certain adjustments that increase your productivity and limit the distractions that surround you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone may make it quite difficult for you to focus on your primary task this week, as his or her needs will keep popping up. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Doing things out of order this week can increase the overall level of difficulty past your threshold. Don't let anyone tell you to do things differently; you know best.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The more aggressive you are as the week opens, the faster your progress. There is a limit, however, to how much others will take; don't overdo it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Not every idea will pan out this week; you must be willing to listen when others have something to contribute -- especially those with more experience under their belts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to pay attention to all things that happen randomly this week, for you suspect that there is a method even to the most disorganized madness! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The longer you wait to contribute your two cents this week, the less likely you will be to make a lasting impact. When you have an idea, be sure to speak right up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're too busy trying to find the reasons for certain things; this week you must spend time and energy addressing the cumulative impact they have. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Quality control may prove a central issue throughout the week. You must remember, however, that there is a significant difference between "knowing" and "learning."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find it all too easy to find fault with things this week -- when, in fact, you should be figuring out a way to work with what is available to you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Others may consider you unapproachable for some reason this week, and you must dispel this false notion before it does you -- and everyone -- lasting harm. Welcome contact!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are waiting for information to come through conventional channels, when in fact it's likely to get to you this week by way of an unusual, winding path. (March 6-March 20) -- You have a journey of sorts waiting for you, but you're not yet fully prepared. This week you'll have a last chance to get all your ducks very carefully in a row.