ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Are you ready to defend yourself against those who would trample all over you to secure their own rewards? This week, such threats come two or three at a time. (April 5-April 19) -- Time spent doubting or second-guessing yourself this week is time wasted -- and you can't afford to let a minute go by without taking full advantage of its potential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can clear the way for another this week -- or you can take a course of action for yourself. You may have time to do both when all is said and done. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone in a position of authority may make things difficult for you this week by making a decision that seems random and arbitrary. It may be time for you to push back.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have much to gain this week -- and just as much to lose, too. Take the time to work out a problem before you find yourself immersed in it. (June 7-June 20) -- You are likely to learn much from watching those who are willing to take things slowly this week. You're far more keen on doing things in a more accelerated, even dramatic fashion.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to face more than one emergency this week -- but nothing should develop that takes you away from what is most important to you. Stand your ground. (July 8-July 22) -- You find yourself willing this week to consider one of the most far-fetched ideas you have ever heard. Are you really in a position to take such a risk?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll receive many explanations this week, but nothing will make as much sense as those things that you observe firsthand. You needn't trust hearsay! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Stop and ask yourself a few key questions at regular intervals this week. The more you examine your own process, the more you'll earn the progress you make.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be pushed further this week than at any time in the recent past, thanks to your interactions with someone who does not take "no" for an answer. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Things may become heated midweek when you find yourself unable to keep your emotions under control. Someone knows how to push your buttons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A disappointment early in the week may have you doubting yourself -- but this needn't lead to any sort of slowdown. You can and will keep going! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You feel better -- and more productive -- when someone you know and love is right there with you this week. You must be able to go it alone, however, when he or she is absent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7 -- You are looking for reasons this week when, in fact, what happens is likely to defy any rational explanation. You're going to have to respond from the gut. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Those who are usually in your corner may defect this week -- but this doesn't have to signal a permanent shift of any kind. They'll return in force very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may discover that doing a favor for a friend or loved one demands more of a commitment from you than you had anticipated -- but you must come through. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Shifting alliances prove confusing to you today, as you try to go the distance with a friend with whom you do consistently good work. You needn't change anything -- yet.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Gains and losses must be carefully measured this week. You may find that you cannot take a final tally until you've received some "official" notice. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You have much to gain this week, but someone on the other side is plotting against you in a way that defies either understanding or counter-strategy. This can be tough!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be able to keep someone from doing something against his or her own best interests. All you can do is pick up the pieces later. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to make a decision between something you know and something you don't -- and both are likely to be equally promising. A surprise piece of information comes your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll receive news this week that has you reconsidering both your motives and your methods. A sudden realization midweek keeps things moving. (March 6-March 20) -- You may fear what might happen if someone close to you drops the ball -- but when it does happen you realize that you're in a fine position to succeed, regardless.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There's no reason to think that this week will turn out any different from any other week if you do things in the same way. Experiment with new methods! (April 5-April 19) -- You may try to flout what you know to be inviolate "laws" this week -- to no avail, very likely. It's time to accept that you must do certain things in certain ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The conscious and the unconscious come into conflict this week, and you must choose between what you know and what you feel. Each is valid -- up to a point. (May 6-May 20) -- You can conquer your fears this week -- and invite others to do the same. What happens as a result will surprise you, and you'll likely find yourself in new territory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can sharpen both your mind and your instincts this week. A group of friends invites you to take part in something about which you have your doubts. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not feel confident about what lies ahead, but if you follow the course that you have in the past, you'll be able to accomplish the bare minimum with very little trouble.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You must not shirk responsibilities this week. Someone is eager for you to try something new, and you may if there's room in your schedule. (July 8-July 22) -- You know the difference between right and wrong, surely, and making a key decision this week will be as easy as that! You needn't bend to anyone else's will.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Prospects are bright this week, but you must accept the fact that only hard work combined with proper timing will allow you to enjoy what is available to you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your work lines up nicely this week with someone else's -- but it's not yet time, perhaps, to consider a partnership. That'll come later very likely, when you're ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Getting from here to there proves easier than expected in some ways -- and more difficult in others. Anticipation allows you to bypass certain obstacles. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- This is a good week to shower those you love with all manner of delights -- and you will surely enjoy them as much as anyone else. Be genuine -- and generous.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Despite the compromise you may have struck with another, you're likely to find yourself shouldering most of the burden this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A friend shows concern but may not be specific about what he or she really fears. You know what's going on; talk about it. You will help everyone involved to shed a stubborn fear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have a chance to look back and examine an error and, if you're really lucky, to fix it once and for all. Otherwise, its effects will surely linger. (Nov. 7-Nov. 21) -- You can make up for lost time this week and do what was left undone last week -- or the week before. The lesson must be learned: Nothing good comes from procrastinating.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You don't want to be wondering if you're going to make it to your destination on time this week; make preparations and get an early start! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your personal habits may require some alteration as the week progresses; break one, and another is likely to be established -- but you can develop those that are most helpful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be considering something that was off-limits in the past. What makes this week so different that you feel you can rewrite the rules? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a good week to let a partner or assistant take on more responsibility. Being in charge doesn't mean doing it all by yourself -- it means delegating and promoting the team.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You have quite a distance to travel this week, and you are not as fully equipped as you are wont to be. Some compromises will have to be made, surely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What an old friend has to offer is certainly worth consideration -- but are you ready to make the necessary changes this week? You may want to put off any firm commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- There is more than one route to explore this week, but you can't take them all at once. You must choose and determine what primary needs each serves. (March 6-March 20) -- A pattern of behavior reveals itself this week, and you will find yourself in the unenviable position of having to make changes "on the fly." Get help if you can!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are more interested in something that can last than something that excites your passions for only a short while. You may find a new path. (April 4-April 19) -- A quick look at what someone is doing will almost surely light up the path that you must take throughout the week. You may have to move slowly at the start.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're not able to deal with everything on your own, but this week if you prioritize, you will discover that some issues are not what you feared they were. (May 6-May 20) -- A demonstration of sorts has you wondering if you're not capable of doing much more than anticipated this week. Indeed, your creative energy is quite high at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone close to you gets a promotion, and this has you thinking that there may be something for you as a result. You'll learn the truth this week. (June 7-June 20) -- That which you have neglected in the past will be impossible to ignore this week, so it's best that you put a certain tricky plan in motion before too many days go by.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The unintentional has a major impact on both how you make your plans and how you implement them this week. Try not to be caught off guard all week long! (July 8-July 22) -- You're likely to benefit by your association with someone who is in the limelight. Never fear, you should be able to remain in the background -- at least for the time being.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Despite your ability to lend gravitas to almost any situation, this week you may benefit from being more lighthearted. Your sense of humor guides you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Don't go into the week thinking that you know it all; you're sure to encounter a few situations that require you to do some homework before the pieces fall into place.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your usual level of excitement may not be enough to get others involved this week. It's time for you to use your considerable powers of persuasion! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to put your plans in motion this week without first sharing them with someone who has been in your position. His or her experience serves you well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're eager to bring something to fruition, but as the week opens, you may be faced with an obstacle that has you making other plans, perhaps. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Get the facts straight, and don't let anyone tell you that black is white or white is black.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be able to sidestep a certain troubling issue this week, but that doesn't mean it's going to be out of your way for good. You can expect its return. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A few quick adjustments early in the week will make it possible for you to soar to new heights. A friend in need knows where to find you; make yourself available.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may receive a report that tells you something quite different from what you have recently learned on your own. Find out if you're correct! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Issues abound this week that require you to assess and reassess at regular intervals. You cannot afford to ignore what goes on beneath the surface. Seek justice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be able to maximize your own productivity this week by alternating jobs: First, part of one thing, then part of another, then back again, etc. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The demands you make this week may fall on deaf ears -- until you realize that you are not expressing yourself in a manner that encourages others to buy what you are selling.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself in over your head before you know it this week, but with a good friend helping you, you can get to the surface and prevail, surely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have the chance to come to someone's rescue this week without attracting too much attention to yourself. Now is not the time to seek any reward beyond contentment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be in charge of a task that requires you to assemble a crack team very quickly. This you can do -- and you know just whom to ask first, don't you? (March 6-March 20) -- You and a companion discover yet another mutual interest -- but this one differs from the rest in that it may be able to propel you both to new and exciting heights.