ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are waiting for the official word about something that, when it comes, will give you much more personal freedom than you've enjoyed recently. (April 5-April 19) -- It's time for you to stop telling yourself -- and others -- that you're going to do something, and instead just do it! This week, he who acts first will be the winner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A surprise reunion has you making some unusual plans this week. Take care, however, that you don't let your excitement override your natural caution. (May 6-May 20) -- You may have trouble making plans for the week because someone doesn't seem to be playing by your rules. Is this really something that matters to you right now?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have trouble picking just the right words to convey a certain message -- but it's more urgent than you think, and you cannot afford to be too careful. (June 7-June 20) -- Shop around this week and you'll surely find exactly what you are looking for -- and likely at a price you can afford. There is more on the line this week than anticipated.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your understanding of a certain key situation is likely to be shaken somewhat this week as events transpire that challenge your notion of right and wrong. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be worried about someone who has fallen out of touch -- but he or she is closer than you think. Now is a very good time to reaffirm your genuine connection.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- If you let stress get the better of you this week, you're likely to sacrifice much that you've been working for lately -- and you may never get it back. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's a very good week to learn to compartmentalize your emotions if you can -- and to prioritize so you don't react equally to influences that are themselves unequal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's up to you this week whether you can -- or will -- get from here to there on schedule. How you interpret signs and signals will make all the difference. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand the reasons someone is giving for his or her current behavior, but you have no reason yourself to object -- and you can offer help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The mental and the emotional must not be allowed to affect you physically this week. You must keep yourself balanced and well-tuned to changing circumstances. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- No one is going to give you what you want this week unless you make it very clear what it is -- and why it's so important to you. That means you must speak up!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The turmoil you face this week is likely of your own making -- at least in large part. That means, of course, that you can fix it -- if you are willing. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- News from an old friend makes it seem like you're right back where you started -- but that can be a very good thing as you try to chart a smooth, steady course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may feel quite disconnected this week from the people who mean the most to you. Reach out and make contact -- if only for a short time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You find solace in activities that allow you to get in touch with your own principles and beliefs. It's been far too long since you looked inward for the answers you seek.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can expect a reunion this week to give you all you anticipate -- and more. By week's end, you'll likely be fired up about a whole bundle of new plans. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll have time this week to study your connection to something you do not fully understand -- yet. Soon you'll realize just how much you have at stake.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have trouble putting the pieces of a puzzle in the right places this week -- but you mustn't assume this is any more important than it is! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- With a little help from the outside, you can solve a mystery that is really nobody's business but your own. You can trust the right people to assist you in all the right ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't balk at the right thing because the cost is high. This week, you must be willing to do what is right for yourself, regardless of the expense. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone close to you is in need of some "expert" assistance at this time -- but in the meantime, you may be able to give valuable advice that can be useful immediately.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You've been making plans without getting someone's input -- and this week that approach may backfire on you. You must solicit ideas from all participants. (April 5-April 19) -- You are in the mood this week for something a little more adventurous than what the status quo is likely going to offer. A friend points the way -- but dare you follow?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be thinking that things are resolved, but certain issues are sure to linger this week, requiring you to change your plans to accommodate others. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be tempted to play coy this week, but anything that may seem even a little insincere isn't likely to go over well. You must make your wishes and boundaries known.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone is likely to give you a very good reason to stay put this week, when you were on the verge of moving out for quite a while. This is a surprise. (June 7-June 20) -- A friend reaches out early in the week, and in order to be there when you are needed, you must be willing to put a major effort on a back burner. It'll wait, certainly.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You aren't likely to be lonely this week, as there are many who will be drawn into your orbit because of your unique ability to speak their language. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be developing unrealistic expectations at this time. Trust a friend to show you the error in your thinking, and to steer you in the right direction just in time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll be expected to present ideas early in the week that you can be confident will come to life in only a day or two. It's time to make things happen! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can power yourself through this week without much rest -- but when the time comes, you're going to have to take care of yourself, and that will mean turning down some invitations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Hard work gets you what you want this week -- except the recognition that is, above all, what you most desire. It will come -- but not when you expect it to. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A memory has you shifting gears and doing something very much against the grain this week -- but no criticism will bother you, as you know you're onto something.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Keep your eyes squarely on the prize this week, and it can be yours. A loved one expresses doubt at first, but will be proud of you come the weekend. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your interpretation of the facts separates you from the crowd this week. Something happens that lets others know you mean business and are in it for keeps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been flirting with what others would call "disaster" for some time, but you're in your element this week, working against common wisdom. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Avoid delays of any kind this week -- especially where your health or the health of a loved one may be concerned. You don't want to miss out on any chance to improve your well-being.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You don't want to make any changes to a plan that is working out to your satisfaction. Someone may stand against you, but you're doing well! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A memory serves to enliven you early in the week, and with the snap of your fingers, you can set the tone for the days to come. Confidence needn't come off as cockiness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must make sure that things are being addressed in the right order this week -- and that you're in the right mindset to do so. Don't be squeamish. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Just when you thought you were in for more of the same thing this week, someone comes to you with an opportunity to effect a major change. Who are you to resist?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not be able to move forward this week without first getting the input of someone who followed a similar path in the past. Continuity is everything. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be getting need and desire confused as you deal with a complex emotional issue, but throughout the week you'll uncover several clues to this intricate mystery.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The more you reveal, the more vulnerable you will be this week -- but that may be just fine with you, as you urge others to follow in your footsteps. (March 6-March 20) -- You cannot expect to receive unanimous support this week, as the ideas you are proposing are rather unorthodox. Some might even say you are unhinged!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find yourself in danger on one or two occasions this week if you are unwilling to accept what someone tells you as the truth. Listen to reason. (April 5-April 19) -- You cannot have it both ways this week: Either you are able to guide others to their preferred destination or you're not -- but your agenda must come first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Information comes to you early in the week that may cause you to stop what you are doing and reconsider your motives and plans. Changes can be made. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone who was very helpful to you in the past may actually be standing in your way this week. Is this a natural part of an evolving relationship or a real problem?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll benefit from doing something right very early in the week. Later on, a mistake threatens to undo those gains -- but you can prevail. (June 7-June 20) -- Just when someone is ready and willing to give you the benefit of the doubt and assign you an important job, you feel compelled to go elsewhere for your enjoyment and reward.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Investing in another's plans can serve you very well this week, as long as doing so is a part of a big picture that you are still in the process of painting. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll be proud of the work you do this week, but you must be willing to give credit to someone who was there by your side when you really needed his or her assistance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll be waiting your turn throughout much of the week, but the time you have on your hands can be put to very good use. Someone touches you in a new way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to rearrange your schedule this week in order to accommodate someone's unexpected success. You'll want to walk in his or her shoes eventually, yes?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must be able to do what you say you will do this week, or you will find yourself risking a few important alliances. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't do anything to rub a superior the wrong way this week. You'll be depending on his or her good graces for your own progress -- and, perhaps, your eventual success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must be ready to deal with a few dramatic surprises as the week begins, but later on, things should calm down and your affairs can take on a routine quality. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What someone tells you this week doesn't jibe with what you know to be the truth. Is this something that you must look into, or is it an accidental variation?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may resent the time you have to spend solving a certain problem, but once you have it out of the way, you should enjoy a clear path to your next destination. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you do this week will affect those around you in ways you cannot altogether anticipate, so you must tread lightly when you can. Don't assume everyone knows you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Others may be whining that they cannot do precisely what they want to do at all hours of the day and night -- but their inaction actually serves you well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be in complete agreement this week with someone who wants to take the "hard line" with those who are unwilling to follow through. Patience is at a low ebb.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can teach someone how to handle a few tricky situations entirely on his or her own. That means you're not needed anymore -- but that's a good thing! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find that you're doing things for others far more than for yourself this week. It's time to reestablish a healthy balance in that regard. Step back a bit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not have submitted work on time, but if you get it done this week, you're not likely to be docked for lateness. It must be done, one way or the other! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The quality of your work is not likely to come into question this week, but some may wonder if you are doing it for the right reasons. Ask yourself that question.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't hide from yourself or from others this week. Step up and share your opinions, and you'll be rewarded for your unique and important insight. (March 6-March 20) -- You can work faster than most this week, but take care you don't leave those in your wake whom you should be carrying with you along the way. Loyalty is a key factor.