ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you see or hear in the distance on at least three occasions this week will cause you to stop in your tracks and reassess your strategy. (April 5-April 19) -- A conflict arises at the workplace, but you should be able to steer clear and avoid any lasting effects. Take care, however, to remain within earshot when things go down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may assume an unusually serious tone this week, but only a few will be confused by this. Others know just what you are responding to -- and why. (May 6-May 20) -- You are likely to gravitate toward one whose respect you would very much like to have -- and you can, surely, before the week is out. All it takes is one or two smart moves.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone may be critical of your stance on key issues, but all you have to do is wait until events transpire that support your opinions and beliefs. (June 7-June 20) -- Trying to get too much out of someone too quickly is a mistake you're likely to make more than once this week -- but then you'll recognize better ways to do business.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It's a good week to study your own affairs more closely, as well as the affairs of a choice few whose lives intersect with yours. Real progress can be made. (July 8-July 22) -- Your involvement in a certain group endeavor will be appreciated, but you mustn't expect any tangible rewards -- at least not yet. You're in it for other reasons anyway.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You've been toying with certain ideas for quite a while, and this week you're likely to have your only opportunity to put them into action. Do it! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your insistence that certain rules be followed to the letter is more personal than professional this week. You may want to adopt a more flexible, tolerant stance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Someone's presence this week will serve as a constant reminder of something you've done -- and whether it was a success or failure is made clear by week's end. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your ties to home and family will be tested this week in a new way -- though your reliance on certain familiar sources of inner strength can surely pay off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be faced with news or information that doesn't jibe with anything you've been planning for this time. Changes must be made quickly and confidently. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A loved one reminds you of what you have at stake this week. You mustn't let anyone cross you as you attempt to resuscitate a plan that has been dormant for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're going to have to follow the rules this week if you want to get anything done. There are certain steps you can take to make progress more efficient. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's a good week to observe the activities of those around you and assess just how they are connected to you. You mustn't assume that all will go as planned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- How you begin each new day this week will determine much. You will want to position yourself favorably when engaged in any sort of competition. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You will have to make your intentions known and your expectations clear this week if you expect others to fall into line and do what needs to be done. Speak up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll feel a certain pull throughout the week, and when you find out the source, you'll be surprised -- and more inclined to let yourself be pulled! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to get something over with this week, but you can't approach the problem from anything but the most organized place. You're going to have to play by the rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may feel as though you've made too many errors lately -- but that's merely your perception. You've done a lot of good -- and will do more this week! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- An emotional reaction to something that happens early in the week is likely to set the tone, and you'll have to work hard to reestablish your reputation as a thinker.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll have to put up with more than a few distractions this week, but once you identify the central issue, you'll be able to stay nicely on track. (March 6-March 20) -- Time spent waiting can be used to your advantage this week -- and it doesn't matter what you're waiting for. Putting another's needs before your own may be the best course.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have to endure a slow start this week, but soon you'll be up to speed. You'll want to adopt a new plan that allows you to be more flexible, perhaps. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll find the silver lining eventually, but for a while this week you'll be lost in a fog of confusion and doubt. You mustn't take a critic's words too seriously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can keep things simple this week, even while others are tangled in a web of complexity. You know what has to be done; the central issue is clear to you. (May 6-May 20) -- An honest assessment of your recent performance will make all the difference this week. You're able to do more in less time than you have in quite a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Watch what others are doing this week, and see if you can keep pace. You needn't imitate anyone outright, but someone's overall method appeals to you. (June 7-June 20) -- Progress is made this week in easy stages, one step at a time. If you try to do too much at any one time, you're sure to make the kind of mistakes that cannot be unmade.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Options presented to you early in the week don't really speak to you, but later you'll experiment with something that seems to be right up your alley. (July 8-July 22) -- A childhood memory sticks with you this week -- and you can make it work for you in a good way or a bad. Seek the advice of one who has been there before; be open and honest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to make some personal adjustments this week in order to make room for someone who was not already on the schedule. He or she is more than welcome! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Follow recommendations this week to get where you want to go on schedule. Do things your own way and you may get there faster -- or slower; it's up to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be able to get a head start this week, but you can expect the competition to be fierce, no matter where you are in the pack. You must do your best! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone provides you with information you can use to your advantage this week. When things work out in your favor, you'll want to reach out and show your gratitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to do more for someone this week than you had originally planned, which means that one of your projects will have to wait a while. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can help others see things in a better light this week. Indeed, your positive attitude can be useful in all manner of situations and will give you a distinct advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Not all the tools that you need are available to you this week; you must be willing to improvise a little -- but your creativity can surely see you through. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Though the experts may be lined up against you at this time, you can stick to your guns because you know what you are capable of doing when the chips are down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A rival puts you to the test this week, and when all is said and done, you'll be a better person for all the challenges you will have had to face. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A loved one stops you in your tracks at some point this week -- and nothing is likely to be the same after that. He or she knows precisely what buttons to push, so be ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not be able to call the shots as the week opens, but personal progress can be made -- and that will, in turn, open up unanticipated opportunities. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You don't have to strive to be the best overall this week, just the best that you can possibly be -- and that goal should be more clearly in sight with each passing day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A mix of the personal and the professional makes things just a bit harder for you than anticipated this week, but a serious error is avoided. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to be sure that you're presenting yourself in the most positive light all week long. Some will be more critical of you than others -- but you can cope, certainly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A reminder comes to you early in the week and has you rethinking your plans for the following few days. You'll get back to business in little time, however. (March 6-March 20) -- You are at risk of taking things far too personally this week. You must be willing to let things roll off your back more easily. Don't get caught up in name-calling!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be eager to see things calm down a bit after a period of heightened activity -- but is that really possible this week? There's a lot going on! (April 5-April 19) -- Competition is likely to be rather fierce this week, but you know that you have an ace in the hole and can use it if you're really put to the test. Don't be in a hurry!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The progress you make this week will not be entirely your doing; someone will be in your corner, calling the shots for you when you cannot. (May 6-May 20) -- A decision made by someone early in the week affects you indirectly in a way that cannot be ignored -- all week long. See if you can get in touch directly and work things out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Preparation is the key to success this week, but you must make sure that everyone, not just your key players, are gearing up for something mighty big. (June 7-June 20) -- Your separation from someone you love may be getting the better of you; you must be sure to make daily decisions in a manner that doesn't make things worse in this regard.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may get your money's worth in one respect this week, but in another you are likely to feel that you've been shortchanged. This must be sorted out! (July 8-July 22) -- Agreement or disagreement is surely not the point this week; coexistence and a willingness to listen to reason will make the difference. You don't always have to be right!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's a good week to get in touch with someone who has been out of sight or out of hearing for quite some time. He or she has an answer you seek right now. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must get your work done this week before you join others in having a "new" kind of fun. Despite your eagerness to take part, you must play it safe -- and smart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You will be tempted to go with the flow this week because it seems the easier choice, but you'll soon discover that it can lead to serious difficulties. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't sacrifice too much this week as you work toward something you've had in your sights for quite some time. There must be a limit to what you can give up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are more interested than most in a certain something that is fast approaching. You know that this will make a difference in how other things play out. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A job well done is just that, and no more. You mustn't be tempted to celebrate until you know that you are doing more than what is outlined in your job description.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be presented with a rare opportunity that you simply cannot pass up -- but it will mean rescheduling other things and, perhaps, saying no to a friend. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can prove that you are the best at what you do -- at least for the time being. This week, all eyes are on you at just the right moment -- and for a good length of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Now is no time to mince words or pull punches. You'll want to deliver all you have to offer at full force, without thinking too far ahead. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A gathering of great minds has you wondering what might be possible if you were able to do precisely what you've been dreaming of. This week, experimentation surely pays off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You will want to be patient with someone who has been under your care and tutelage for quite some time. This week marks a turning point of sorts. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your memories of someone who was so important to you on a daily basis will inspire you in a new way today. Even those who know you best are surprised by your creative output.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can stage a comeback of sorts, but you must take care that no one is standing directly in your way. Clear the path before you go for broke. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's not so much that you disagree with someone close to you, but rather that you're disappointed in his or her decisions -- and this will likely affect you all week long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A certain sadness is likely to be with you all week long, but if you compartmentalize effectively, it shouldn't hold you back in any serious way. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone comes up with a solution to the problem you've most wanted to solve -- but you're not yet able to implement it this week. Your attitude needs adjustment.