ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You begin the week in no mood for certain challenges -- but soon you'll realize that you must face one or two before moving on to more profitable pursuits. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll find yourself moving slowly away from that which has brought you much pleasure in the past. This is surely a sign of change that you'll want to explore further.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What begins in fun early in the week becomes something you'd much rather avoid in the future if at all possible. You know the key to a problem. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time for you to make demands of others; this week, you'll want to focus solely upon your own needs and desires. Are you able to do what is necessary?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're waiting for someone to "do right by you" this week -- but that's not the best use of your time, surely. Rethink your purpose, and adjust your approach. (June 7-June 20) -- Make an early start this week, and you'll have more time to yourself later on -- provided you haven't overlooked something that must be addressed right now or not at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You and a longtime collaborator may be considering a parting of ways, but this week you may discover, just in time, that you still share a common goal. (July 8-July 22) -- The pull of another has you fighting to stay where you are this week. Is it that you want things to stay the same, or are you afraid of where something new will take you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A game of show and tell results in a surprise development that is, in your view, very much a double-edged sword. Advantages and risks are almost inseparable. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have a hard time shaking a feeling of distress this week. Do what you can to determine its cause; you may find that your feelings are, after all, well-founded.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may think you're looking at things the right way this week, when in fact you couldn't be more wrong. It's time to believe what someone is telling you regarding your perspective! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your ability to pick up the pieces after someone has made a mess of things will serve you well this week -- but you must also know when to say enough is enough! You've set boundaries for a reason.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Internal rhythms are shifting slightly, and the week's events reflect your resulting uncertainty. Following in another's footsteps would be wise. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though what you are striving for is no longer as valuable as you had once thought -- at least in the eyes of others. Does this warrant a change, however?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You mustn't let sour grapes keep you from doing what you will enjoy this week. Don't allow emotions to creep in where they do not belong. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual this week to maintain contact with someone who is proving essential to the success of a pet project. Not everyone will be helpful to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can afford to face certain situations from a more pragmatic point of view. Don't think that everyone will respond favorably to your unique approach. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your reactions to the week's events will speak as loudly as any words, and you'll want to be sure that you are at all times sending out the right messages.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself grappling with expectations all week long -- but is it another's or your own that are really throwing a wrench in the works? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Comfort is the aim this week, but you're going to have to work hard to win it. Indeed, what you go through will surely earn you the right for some rest!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may uncover a previously unforeseen opportunity this week. To take advantage of it, however, will require you to make certain dramatic life changes. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- One or two questions that have lingered for quite some time can be answered this week, but only if you are willing to drift out of your comfort zone for a while.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to answer to an authority higher than any other to whom you are responsible. This week, you'll want to tell the truth at all times. (March 6-March 20) -- A search for something that's missing reveals more than you had bargained for this week. Someone by your side is able to fill in the gaps and provide up-to-date information.

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.