ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Do you really have your own best interests at heart this week, or are you trying to fulfill someone's expectations that are not true to you? (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to deal with more than one emergency this week, but, fortunately, they are not likely to be upon you at the same time. You should have time to regroup.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Patience this week can keep you from making the kind of mistake that you may never get over. Progress is made in easy stages; don't ask too much of yourself. (May 6-May 20) -- Issues of status are unavoidable this week. You can evade conflict by refusing to engage with anyone else in a contest of ego. You know what really matters, after all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Choices come to you in unusual ways this week. When you begin to see just what is waiting for you around the next corner, decisions must be made more quickly. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be feeling too far removed from a certain situation to have any positive impact on what is done -- or why -- but this is not the case. Let your voice be heard!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can afford to do a little more for yourself this week than you have in the recent past -- but take care you don't come off as being overindulgent. (July 8-July 22) -- What others think of you and say about you will matter greatly to you this week, as you try to secure a meaningful place for yourself in a new work environment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll know who is following you this week and why. You can influence his or her decisions without endangering your own progress at all. Make a move. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put aside work you enjoy so you can complete a job that you don't -- but this is nothing new. You know how to prioritize in this way and get work done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be approaching a crossroads this week, and as things come into sharper focus, you'll certainly want to have a good friend by your side. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The view ahead promises much, but you're not going to get something for nothing. This week you'll want to begin preparing for a big push in a profitable direction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are facing some change in either your personal life or your professional affairs, but nothing is likely to be concrete this week. Wait for signs. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are almost certainly standing in your own way this week if you insist on looking at things through such a personal lens. A businesslike approach is most definitely advised.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The smaller the details, the more important they will prove to be; anything that you can see and differentiate must be given full attention this week. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're going to need more than moral support this week; money figures prominently, and what you don't have, you're going to have to acquire -- and quickly, too. Avoid hesitation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You cannot do all that is required of you this week if you continue to carry certain personal baggage with you wherever you go. Jettison it now! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone's instructions go over your head early in the week, making it imperative that you follow your instincts and do what you know in your heart to be correct.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your timetable may be more difficult to work this week than you had expected. On more than one occasion you'll have the opportunity to make adjustments. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll be moving from one task to the next, from one interaction to the next, with tremendous ease this week -- and others will surely want to know how you do it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Avoid overspending, no matter what you do. Look closely at your finances, and make a plan you can live with without sacrificing too much of what you enjoy. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be juggling several emotional issues this week even while you tend to a major project that demands an objective, realistic and self-critical approach. Get it done!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Take care that you don't let yourself get carried away with the enthusiasm that comes from taking a few big steps forward. You're not there yet! (March 6-March 20) -- You can avoid interruptions this week simply by taking your work to a place where you are able to focus intently on the things that must be done. Discipline is key.

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.