ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A combination of imagination and technical skill will allow you to come up with a solution to a long-standing problem that wins you almost universal praise. (April 5-April 19) -- You mustn't let yourself be ruled by the frustration you feel as a result of a situation you cannot control. You'll do well as long as you play by the rules.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You've put another's needs ahead of your own for long enough; this is the time for you to concentrate on what is necessary to make progress on your own. (May 6-May 20) -- "Almost" isn't good enough this week. You must be willing to commit yourself to going all the way -- or to moving on to something that promises lasting success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Where practice may have made perfect in the past, this week it will get you only so far -- and you are likely to decide that it's time to do something else. (June 7-June 20) -- A long-lost friend resurfaces this week, and you'll feel renewed enthusiasm for an endeavor that has recently started to disappoint you in ways both large and small.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You cannot count on a loved one to support you in every endeavor this week, as matters of taste surely come into play. You'll be helped with the big things. (July 8-July 22) -- You mustn't take out your frustrations on your friends this week; what you are feeling has nothing to do with them! Focus on internal signs and signals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You enjoy a good deal of relief from a difficult situation this week by taking your work outdoors. Indeed, fresh air and a different view work wonders for you! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- While others are bemoaning their own sorry state of affairs, you can move forward despite the many kinds of restrictions that have been imposed on you this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may find yourself in charge of an issue that is difficult to define -- but it'll be your job to do just that. Teammates may resist your initial efforts. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A bad habit is best broken early in the week before it can threaten your progress. Keep your eye on the ball, and don't let yourself be driven off course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find that it's better to trust a familiar, tried-and-true method than to work to devise something new. You depend on the reactions of others this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It's up to you this week to see that those around you do what is required of them. Make it clear that even one person who breaks the rules risks harm to everyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You recognize an attempted deception when you see it this week, and this allows you to avoid a threat that could very well set you back a great deal. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You have the knowledge you need this week to make a plan that can be put into motion very soon. What you don't have, unfortunately, is unlimited physical resources.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll have the chance to introduce everyone on your team to something new that can, if accepted and embraced, almost ensure a triumph for all. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Difficulty arises this week as you try to persuade those around you that your way of thinking is the most "current" and effective. A stubborn few insist on challenging you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself wishing you could be in two very different places at once this week. As this is not possible, be sure to keep communication humming. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A loved one comes to you with a personal problem early in the week, and you find that this is something you not only understand but have gone through yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You won't have the luxury of doing what you want to do this week, but if you play your cards right, you can maximize your rewards doing what is necessary. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You seem to think that everyone sees things the way you do -- but nothing could be further from the truth. You'll be close to solving a problem if you accept this as fact.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Others are trying to persuade you to put a current project on a back burner for now, but this week you are confident that you can make great strides. (March 6-March 20) -- You know what is being asked of you, but you are not able to do it as long as your long-term welfare is being ignored or discounted. An ally has your back all week long.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You have a task to begin today, but you must first be sure that you've studied the lay of the land and know just how you will proceed, step by step. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be surrounded by those telling you what you should and shouldn't do this week -- but you know very well that to follow your own instincts and desires is the best bet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are eager to jump into something new this week, but first you must dispense with something old that holds you back. You may get emotional. (May 6-May 20) -- You may find yourself bouncing back and forth between two clear realities this week. This is not an "either-or" situation, however; you can have your cake and eat it, too!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may begin the week by getting more than you bargained for, but you cannot count on that luck to last. Ultimately, you're going to have to pay the piper. (June 7-June 20) -- You're derailed toward midweek when you realize you've based your planning on an assumption that proves false. A minor adjustment should have you back on track.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be introduced to something in your own character this week that takes you very much by surprise. A difficulty vanishes, perhaps, as a result. (July 8-July 22) -- You are on the lookout for your next big opportunity, but this week offers up a few attractive distractions. You're not in a big hurry; indulge yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must be willing to say what needs to be said -- and if you do so early enough in the week, you'll find that several daunting obstacles virtually disappear. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- If it's someone else's opinion you're afraid of this week, your best course of action will be to engage in frank talk as soon as possible. You have much in common.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll find yourself picking and choosing this week from a wide assortment of -- what? The specifics are up to you; be sure to make the right decision! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- An answer comes to you from an unusual source, but you'll likely have many more questions to ask as a result. Still, you can make measurable progress this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You know perfectly well what you will be up against this week, and all you have to do is face it with resolve. You mustn't be cowed by any single misfortune. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to do something that others cannot -- but it's important that you begin in a way that attracts support rather than criticism. Your pace is a key element this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can choose to do things on your own this week, or you can assemble a team and tackle things en masse. Each has benefits, but the latter is more attractive. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can learn much from someone to whom you have taught many lessons. This week, you are best to keep talk to a minimum while you open your eyes and ears.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You begin the week in a disorganized state of confusion perhaps, but as you address issues one by one, you'll find yourself in control once more. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's important this week that you express your wants and needs very clearly, especially when you are asked to do so. A reward waits for you if you play your cards right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may discover this week that you're more in sync with someone you consider a rival than with someone you consider a friend. This changes much, doesn't it? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- In your search for affirmation this week, you're likely to stumble upon that which sends you on an entirely different journey. Be aware of changing currents.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- It's a good week for you to dive into something you've been putting off -- and for dragging someone with you who has claimed he or she has no interest. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're able to give your reputation a boost entirely on your own this week -- but in the aftermath, you'll want to work closely with others to maximize your rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Personal or professional unease needn't hold you back this week. Your attitude will surely benefit from contact with someone who knows what you're about. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to step forward and be counted. An effort made in weeks past is likely to pay off this week -- or begin to. The value of a good friend is clear.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll be able to do something this week that highlights your connection to a time gone by. Take care, however, that you don't get lost in your memories. (April 5-April 19) -- Stories shared this week with friends or loved ones will prove inspiring to you in many ways. You may find yourself off on a new adventure before the week is out.

TAURUS (April 2-May 5) -- You must be sure to keep your wits about you this week, as there are many dangers to be avoided and some awkward situations to be navigated as well. (May 6-May 20) -- The easier you can make things look this week, the better. You will find yourself leading others through difficult territory, perhaps, and you must inspire confidence in all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A game may go wrong this week, perhaps, leaving you with no one to play with and no gains to speak of -- for now. You learn some valuable lessons! (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good time to pay attention to what those around you are doing, especially when their methods differ from your own. You can benefit from trying something new.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Getting things done one right after the other seems like a good plan, but it may be more difficult to follow than to devise. You face many obstacles. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone's rather harsh response to you takes you very much by surprise, and you'll find yourself off balance throughout much of the week because of this odd exchange.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're going to want to collect as much updated information as you can this week -- and it's going to take some time. Don't be in a rush to get the answers. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You have many options to consider this week as you begin to move from one outdated phase to one that is new, exciting and ripe with potential. This can be a very good week!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can capitalize this week on last week's mistakes, provided you are forward-thinking and don't get trapped in a pattern of old, habitual behavior. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Pay attention to the order of things this week, as that will tell you a lot about what's possible when it's your turn to take action. Arrange priorities now!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have thought that the week would require a good deal of heavy lifting, but not so. Instead, you'll take care of the little things one at a time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be judged harshly as the week opens, but later on you'll earn someone's trust, and your reputation will be greatly enhanced. There is much to learn this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The more you try to do this week, the more you'll find yourself in the midst of affairs that will shape your immediate future. How much of that can you take? (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The good and the bad will come at you in much the same ways this week, and you'll be required to interpret things correctly. You cannot afford a mistake at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Take time out this week to stop what you are doing and look around at all that you are a part of. You'll realize just how much you contribute. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A message from afar gives you a boost as the week opens -- unless, of course, this is something you are merely interpreting a certain way to suit your current needs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- That which was uncertain only a few days ago will be much more solidly defined this week. You'll be able to send others in the right direction, surely. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't let yourself go on and on and on this week; efficiency of expression is vastly important, and you'll want to choose your words with great care.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A dark situation is brightened this week -- but you may not know exactly how it happened or who is responsible. You can surely take advantage of it, however! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- As busy as you may be taking care of others this week, you must not forget to take care of yourself as well. You can only be effective if you are running at peak efficiency.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's a good week to make a habit of telling people how much they mean to you -- and why, though this last bit will be more difficult to define, surely. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be tempted to hunker down at home and avoid interacting with the outside world, but something happens midweek that draws you out, albeit perhaps reluctantly.