ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A brief separation from someone who is central to your life will cause you some hardship, but it is necessary and will prove beneficial when all's said and done. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be nominally in charge, but this week you're involved in something that requires an equal partnership with all those who are working with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll be expected to commit to something when the time comes, so you must spend the first part of the week preparing yourself for what lies ahead. (May 6-May 20) -- Not everyone is willing to follow you this week without asking questions, so you must be ready to answer those who choose to give you the third degree before starting out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Take care of yourself this week, just as you are taking care of another. It may be much easier than usual to neglect yourself and expose yourself to harm. (June 7-June 20) -- A memory comes into sharp focus as the week opens, and you'll be tempted to take a journey into the past as a result. This is not advised! You have too much going on!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may realize, much to your surprise, that someone thinks that you've been telling lies. You'll spend the week proving that this is far from true. (July 8-July 22) -- Pay attention to rumblings that tell you something is happening beneath the surface this week that may prove to be a game changer when it comes to the fore sometime very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The genuine is far preferable this week to anything artificial, and you may not be able to tell one from the other without looking very closely. Use care! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll receive news from afar, personally or electronically, that has you reacting in a way that surprises even you. You'll have time this week to take proper action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your week may be more complicated than expected because of a missed opportunity -- and the fact that you continue to misinterpret a certain set of instructions. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You have good reason for turning away from a certain group of people this week, but still your gut tells you to stay close -- at least for now. Don't tip your hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There are a few ladders for you to climb this week before you find yourself in the position you think you deserve. Give and accept help whenever possible. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It's a good week to spend some time in and around the home, beautifying your immediate surroundings. Someone's unusual taste may start to rub off on you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll have to wait longer than usual this week to take your turn -- though the time spent waiting can surely be used in a positive fashion. Be creative. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can combine work and relaxation this week in a way that makes you the envy of all those around you. Many want to know the secret to your healthy work/play balance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A wolf in sheep's clothing can be avoided this week by doing precisely what you are supposed to do and keeping improvisation to a minimum. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can contribute much to someone's creative endeavors this week. Soon, you may receive an offer that is worth taking very seriously. Opportunities lie ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be drawn toward someone who does things in a very different, even unorthodox way. Some method you'll want to adopt, surely -- but not all. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Take time out whenever you can this week to get something extra done, and you'll be thankful for it by the weekend. You may have big plans taking shape very quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- It may be time to share your work with someone who can offer very productive criticism. Once you get past the first hurdle, you'll enjoy the interaction. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Keeping in mind that not all things before you are negotiable, you'll surely want to prioritize this week -- and you must insist that others respect you as you do them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may misinterpret messages early in the week, but even if you fall behind as a result, you'll surely be able to catch up when you realize your mistake. (March 6-March 20) -- You have much to offer this week from which others can benefit, but you mustn't make the mistake of giving away something for nothing. Be sure to ask a fair market price!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can impress others this week with the way you navigate the obstacle course that you call your job. Your progress is aided this week by a former partner. (April 5-April 19) -- You mustn't be so eager to prove yourself this week that you neglect the routine affairs that must be tended to as a matter of course. Your time will come, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll do what you think fits this week, surely, but you must be ready to weather some harsh criticism if you insist on being only a solo act. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll have reason to remember another time and place in which you were challenged as you are being challenged now. Try to recall what you did then -- and what gains you enjoyed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's nearly time for the curtain to rise on a new endeavor, and you'll spend much of the week making final preparations. Everything is almost in place. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll respond to a call for action by doing what you know is right -- and yet others may not respond in the way you have foreseen. A serious conflict waits to be resolved.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are likely to experience something for the very first time this week -- but you may not want to tell anyone until you know it is the right thing to do. (July 8-July 22) -- You are yearning to be somewhere that, for the time being at least, you cannot reach via ordinary means. Use your imagination; think outside of the box.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can do a thing all week long and still not be considered an expert. You must pick the right thing and dedicate yourself solely to its mastery. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- As the week opens, you may find yourself waiting for others to fall into line; later on, it's you who must make a change to ensure that you are doing things in accordance with the rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your awareness of others will be quite keen this week, and you'll be compelled to compare your performance with theirs. This can be dangerously misleading. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What goes on beneath the surface will have a lasting impact on the things you are trying to do. Pay close attention to your instincts -- and those voices in your head!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You know what has to be done this week, but you mustn't think you are responsible for all of it every step of the way. It's time you learned to delegate! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Have you built up enough reserves to have confidence in your own staying power this week? If there's more to do, you may have to postpone the start of a new project.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may fear that you are giving up too much of yourself to please another, but you can engage in honest conversation that sets this issue to rest. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Personal vulnerability will be a ruling factor all week long. Others will look at you askance as you deal with a certain topic in an unorthodox manner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have a lot to do this week, and you must learn to differentiate between that which is urgent and that which is not. Respect your priorities! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An excess of pride is the one thing you must strive to avoid this week, as a puffed-up version of yourself will be too much of a target for your competitors to resist.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are eager to see things calm down a bit around you this week, especially where home issues are concerned, but you cannot artificially control them. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You've been engaging in hero worship for far too long; it's time for you to see a certain someone in a clear light. Strive to be realistic in all things this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The lessons you learned last week can be passed on this week to those who are looking to you for guidance. Take the time to plan your instruction. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't allow others to control every aspect of your workday throughout the week; there are times when you can afford to be more aggressive as you define your personal space.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll want to remain somewhat aloof as the week opens so you can watch what is going on around you without being drawn into the fray for any reason. (March 6-March 20) -- An unfamiliar path leads you through some beautiful countryside this week -- but that's only part of the journey. You must avoid dangerous obstacles when they appear.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Expose yourself to new things this week, and you'll surely be inspired to move in a new direction -- which will please those tasked with teaching you. (April 5-April 19) -- You must take all the time you have available to you this week to ensure that a certain family situation is resolved before anyone heads off on his or her own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Pay attention to all signs and indicators this week. Some may offer warnings that will likely seem old and familiar, but a new opportunity beckons. (May 6-May 20) -- Focus on what is going on within you this week. Internal rhythms, shifts and upsets will make themselves known only if you connect the dots between feeling and doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Something you've been fearing would happen at any time is likely to happen this week, but it's not going to be as bad as you thought. Keep looking ahead. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone who has been trying to get you to reckon with the past will be disappointed this week as you dedicate yourself to the future in a new and exciting way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Don't shy away from promoting your own agenda this week; success depends on attracting the right support from the right crowd in the right way. (July 8-July 22) -- Enthusiasm for a certain endeavor may be waning this week, but fortunately, there are many alternatives that hold you in thrall. One in particular offers profit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The more you learn about a particular subject this week, the more you'll be able to do when someone provides you with an unusual opportunity. Be ready! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A sheepish approach to a tricky situation is not recommended this week -- nor must you tolerate it from anyone. Now is the time for some bold, decisive action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your energy may wax and wane throughout the week until you recognize a certain opportunity that seems made for you. Then you'll be raring to go! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Many want to get in touch with you this week, but only some know how to get through to you. There's a difference; you'll want to help only a certain few.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to work harder than expected this week to keep things separate and identifiable. You can't afford to confuse one thing with another right now. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What you are told as the week opens isn't likely to come to pass as expected, but throughout the week you should be able to keep abreast of all essential developments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll have more energy than expected this week -- but the trick will be picking just the right project in which to apply it. One or two stand out. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Inspiration comes to you this week in a very unusual form. Others may not see it or understand why you are doing what you are doing, but you have all the answers you need.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Someone is likely to tell you that the possibilities are endless -- but you know better this week. Don't let someone make the decisions for you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have some information that could prove a powerful elixir if delivered to the right person at the right time. Don't second-guess yourself; you know what's what!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Productivity is the key to success this week, but it's likely to come in one or two unusual forms. Doing what you usually do isn't going to be enough. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You cannot afford to have your reputation tarnished by someone who doesn't even know what is at stake this week. You can and must be considered reliable by those in charge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll feel an unusual amount of pressure from someone who is trying to push you into something you cannot afford to get involved with at this time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll do well this week provided you stick to the things you know how to do. When you step out of your comfort zone, you may be risking more than you have to lose.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You don't necessarily want to stay where you are this week, and yet the means to travel may not be readily available to you. A friend solves this problem. (March 6-March 20) -- You are likely to enjoy more personal satisfaction this week after you do something that others have refused to do. This amounts to a victory for you and you alone.