ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're not likely to get something for nothing this week, despite any plan you have made to the contrary. The general rules apply to you as well! (April 5-April 19) -- You may cross paths with someone who has been working secretly to keep you from reaching your goals. This may not be clear to you at first -- but it will become so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be exposed to something that endangers you in some way this week -- but there is much you can do to render benign any genuine threats you encounter. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time to be spreading rumors. Stick to the truth, and insist that others do the same. You're likely to learn something that sets you apart from the crowd.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're going to have to risk making a mistake or two this week before you hit your stride and enjoy the fruits of your labors. You are offered a reward. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been planning something for some time, and this week you're likely to realize that it's now or never. Once you set things in motion, there's no stopping you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Break the rules this week and you'll be dodging the authorities again and again. Play it straight, and you'll make considerable headway -- as planned. (July 8-July 22) -- It's a good week to team up with someone who shares your motives and methods. Together, you can do something that you only imagined in your more daring moments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What was uncertain to many only recently this week becomes something you can count on. Progress is made when you realize you hold the high card. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Fatigue may hold you back during the first part of the week, but understanding what is truly at stake will keep you going, even when you are tempted to call it quits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A matter of policy may hold you back for a time this week. You'll benefit when someone steps in to clear the way for you, at no small cost to himself or herself. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Pay attention to all the little things going on around you right now, as they can add up to something very big that you must deal with before the week is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may encounter some rough patches this week, but you can really put the pedal to the metal when the road is straight and smooth. Don't let fear win out. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to encounter opposition this week that comes in an unusual form. Once you get used to its appearance and pattern of behavior, you can gain the upper hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can speed things up and win a major personal victory this week. Not everyone will understand what you have at stake, but that's your business. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your curiosity will lead you down quite a few unfamiliar paths this week. What you learn can be put to good use almost immediately. Keep your doubts to yourself!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Others may not understand the seriousness of your position. You can make yourself clear and still win the support of those in a position to help. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Self-discovery proves quite important to you this week. What you learn about yourself and your motives is likely to open up a whole new world of opportunity for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be attracted to the unusual this week, but you may have to explore certain options without having the benefit of experienced help. Use care! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The unconventional reigns this week, and you find yourself in an advantageous position as a result. You are more able than most to work with the surprising and unexpected.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your week begins very quickly but slows when you realize you have many more issues to address than you had expected. Help is just a phone call away. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy time spent with friends and family this week, but you mustn't use it as an excuse to avoid doing a job that you have already been avoiding for some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your accomplishments will result from group efforts of which you are only a small part. You can learn much from watching those in charge do their thing. (March 6-March 20) -- A discovery made early in the week isn't likely to pay off as hoped until much later -- and until you make a certain sacrifice. Good things come to those who wait!

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.