ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want to remain calm and distant today as those around you work out shifting alliances. You don't want to find yourself on the wrong side! (April 5-April 19) -- You recognize a rare opportunity presented by a situation you've been trying to avoid. This creates a conflict, but forward motion enables you to resolve it swiftly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have the chance to reorganize your "team" this week, and all should be capable of working more efficiently and productively as a result. (May 6-May 20) -- You may find yourself at odds with someone whose outlook simply does not jibe with your own. There's no question of a compromise here; you must hold your ground!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've been rather hard on yourself lately, for good reason, in fact, but this week you'll want to give yourself a break -- and another too, perhaps. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be tempted to say yes to a certain offer this week, even though you are in the habit of saying no in such situations. Something is pushing you in a new direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Others are likely to join forces today to come to your aid -- though there will come a time when you must continue your current struggle entirely on your own. (July 8-July 22) -- A chain of circumstances has you reconsidering a recent decision. Are you really ready to have your life undergo such a big change -- again? Think it out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- When others tell you something is very easy to do -- that's precisely when you must prepare yourself for difficulty. You know things they don't! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's important to keep your priorities in order this week. As soon as you let something slip out of place, you're likely to risk your own progress -- and someone else's.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Following the rules may prove more difficult this week than you might suppose -- but as the days pass, you'll make necessary adjustments and smooth the way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't charge ahead with such abandon that you ignore the warning signs that are all around you. You must give yourself every possible advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Overcomplicate things at your own peril this week. You may want to avoid any kind of role that has you calling the shots; let someone else take control. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The unusual is calling to you -- all week long. This is certainly a good time for you to take a chance on something that others would usually warn you against.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must be sure to hang on to all that you have this week so when you most need it later on it will be available to you. Don't squander your resources! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- If it's variety you're after, you can surely have it this week -- but take care you're not chasing something that you can never have. Keep your feet on the ground.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to steer clear of anything that you know may be distracting to you this week; success depends on remaining "in the game," and you must focus! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not have been planning to go down a certain road this week, but circumstances have forced the issue. It's time to do what you could have done already.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Those in your "inner circle" will come to you with complaints, and you should be able to ease any resulting tensions by pointing out a single key fact. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are in a position to grant a friend -- or foe -- something he or she has wanted for quite some time. Why would you reach out to an enemy in this way? Try it and find out!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You likely made a mistake last week that is causing you some trouble now. This week you'll have the chance to right a few personal wrongs. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Pay attention to the signs and signals that others are missing this week. You will benefit from being aware of things that only last week may have gone unnoticed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your expectations may go unfulfilled this week -- but what happens instead needn't be disappointing. Indeed, you can work it all to your advantage. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be required to do something you've long tried to avoid -- but once you get in the swing of things, you'll realize it's actually quite beneficial to you.

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!