ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can stand witness for someone who is in quite a predicament. The course of the week is altered when you step out of your comfort zone. (April 5-April 19) -- Helping another through a difficult endeavor teaches you much about what is possible and what is not. This will be important knowledge to have as the week comes to a close.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself in more of a hurry this week than usual -- and the situation isn't likely to be a comfortable one. A friend steps in just in time. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be able to contribute to a team effort in ways that no one may have expected -- except you, of course. You know quite well what you're capable of -- and how valuable it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A period of abundance may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you have to go without. Indeed, you can credit your cautious nature for your success. (June 7-June 20) -- You don't want others to have to muddle through without the knowledge you have -- but sharing it with them will take time and could slow you down.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your interaction with someone early in the week must not be allowed to color your entire outlook. You can get over one negative episode very quickly. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be able to score an impressive personal victory this week. Those around you want to know how you do it -- but it's not something you are ready to share.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be surprised to learn that you have much more in common with a rival than you had supposed. You can learn much from each other, if you allow it. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to rethink your modus operandi for the week. What worked for you in the past may not yield the same results at this time. An expert opinion proves confusing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may want to be a little more diligent than usual this week when it comes to your own financial planning -- and that of a friend or loved one. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are best to make a "trial run" of sorts before betting everything on getting a job done that is new and unfamiliar. Someone meets you in the middle very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The simplest of adjustments made as the week opens yields maximum reward later on. You must have everything running efficiently to receive maximum payout. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't lose touch with someone who has been in your orbit for some time. Communication doesn't have to be complicated, but you don't want to shut it down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Cooperation begins at an unexpected source, but it will allow you to achieve more this week than you had planned. Team-building proves quite rewarding. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're looking for firm answers, but they aren't likely to be available to you this week. This means, of course, that you're going to have to use guesswork much of the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You should be able to cut through all kinds of bureaucratic red tape that has been slowing you down of late -- but some rules and regulations still apply. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to get back to where you belong, but the journey promises to be a long one. Undaunted, you can begin making preparations and perhaps get started very soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You cannot keep things from going wrong this week; it's going to happen -- even, perhaps, on your watch. But you don't have to react in expected ways. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Are you ready to implement the changes that you have arranged? Now is the time -- and if you procrastinate, you're likely to render the changes ineffectual overall.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be the only one to notice that something you are a part of is not going according to plan. A quick adjustment can reverse any negative trends. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be the only one in a position to do what has to be done -- though it's not likely to be the most enjoyable of endeavors. You'll receive much thanks, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are expecting much this week -- perhaps too much. A realistic outlook keeps disappointment at bay and allows you to determine what must be done. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone who has been your "safety valve" in the past isn't able to protect you as expected this week. A reversal of roles has you doing more to ensure steady progress.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find yourself in charge of something that you feel cannot be completed as assigned. If it's up to you to get it done, you must do it your way! (April 5-April 19) -- You may not know it, but you're looking for a fight this week -- and you'll likely find one where you least expect it. In the end, both parties walk away unscathed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to hear from the "experts" on many occasions this week, but regardless of what they say, you are compelled to stay the course. (May 6-May 20) -- You're sure to hear of what others are doing this week, and you won't be able to resist comparing what you learn with your own attempts and accomplishments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be trying to reinvent yourself in some way this week, and indeed the changes you implement can surely do you good. (June 7-June 20) -- You're going to learn a lot this week, and the more you share your newfound knowledge with others, the more it will benefit you. Now is no time to keep information to yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're ready to make a start, but you don't have all the information or instructions. They'll come before the week is out. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to increase your involvement in someone else's affairs this week in order to help him or her avert a coming crisis. Time and money conspire against you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are likely to make a very fast start this week, but you can't expect to keep up such a blistering pace indefinitely. A slowdown is to be expected. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Share information with others so they will be able to serve you well as you lead them toward a group success. You can't take credit for everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can expect to encounter those who disagree with your overall approach this week -- but still you will all be working toward the same common goal. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be criticized for a decision made in the heat of the moment, but you have time this week to reverse yourself if you find you cannot tolerate the feedback.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be admired for the work you have done, but that alone will not win you the success you are after this week. You must apply yourself 100 percent! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The shifting sands of people's changing attitudes have you unstable for a time this week, but you should be able to recover your inner strength just in time for a big push.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're facing a good deal of opposition this week because you want to do something in an old-fashioned way. You have good reason and can prevail. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- An opportunity calls to you more than once this week, but you may not be feeling quite up to the effort that it will require. You don't have to succumb to your inner fears.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A situation arises this week that requires you to think on your feet and make split-second decisions. Those closest to you can help you maneuver. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to experience both disappointment and delight this week as you work toward finalizing something that has been perhaps in the making for months. Stick with it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your partners may not give you precisely what you want this week, but you can negotiate a workable compromise and make the best of a difficult situation. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be called upon to pick up the slack this week, and you can surely do so -- provided you are willing and able to put your own work on a back burner for a time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Someone is likely to make demands of you that put you, at first, on the defensive. Soon you'll realize that nothing is really out of line at all. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can face a personal situation head-on this week and minimize any damage that others fear has already been done. Travel is in the picture -- but not the "usual" kind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Someone has asked the impossible of you, but instead of overreacting, you can apply yourself and come up with an alternative that is doable -- and acceptable. (March 6-March 20) -- It's a good time to consider redesigning your living space. It all begins with one simple change that will lead, inexorably, to more and more that will do you much good.

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!