ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may run short of time as the week progresses, but you can find a way to make do, surely. Your creativity pays off and attracts some new attention. (April 5-April 19) -- You're ready to do something that you've long been anticipating, and you mustn't let another's warnings keep you from immersing yourself in any and all preparations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your story offers up quite a twist at the most unexpected time this week. This is not something you had planned for, but it'll pay off handsomely. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll feel the strong gravitational pull exerted by someone who is determined to get you into his or her orbit this week. Do you have any good reason to resist?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A matter of policy may slow you down this week. Whether or not your plans receive approval, you can forge ahead if you are willing to assume certain risks. (June 7-June 20) -- You and a friend may find yourselves on opposite sides of a fundamental issue this week. You can resolve your differences, but it'll require a compromise.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're surely not going to have to endure any more of something you've grown tired of, for the week promises much that is new and, sometimes, quite surprising. (July 8-July 22) -- You must guard against mood swings that are uncontrolled -- or that control you. It's never been more important this year, perhaps, to maintain an even bearing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Some may label you a foolish person this week because of the strange sights and sounds that come from your "laboratory" -- but you're working on something important! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll be surprised to learn that you've not had to face a certain dangerous situation on your own, as one or two friends have been watching your back the whole time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll vacillate between eagerness and ennui throughout the week -- until someone you know captures your imagination with an exciting plan. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- An opportunity arises this week that requires you to sever ties in one direction as you secure them in another. What happens next doesn't have to last a lifetime, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may change your plans once, twice, even three times this week before you hit on something you're truly comfortable with and can commit to. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The rules may have to change somewhat this week before you're able to make any real progress, but those changes aren't likely to be permanent. Don't get carried away!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Memories take you back this week, but you must keep moving forward. Don't let yourself get bogged down by a past error that means nothing now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time to get in touch with someone who was very much a part of a past success. This week, he or she may prove instrumental in scooting you forward at a faster pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're likely to need more than one reminder this week as you prepare yourself for something that is very much out of the ordinary. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself basking in showers of praise before the week is out, but not for anything new or unusual. What you've been working on for a long time finally gets noticed!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're going to have to be much more flexible this week than you may be used to because of someone's urgent needs that only you can provide. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A collaboration of sorts results in some very unusual activity this week -- but most of it will reward you in ways that you'll be happy to remember for quite some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may receive a shock to the system early in the week from which you must recover as quickly as possible. You don't want a competitor to pass you by! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're confident in your abilities, but this week, more is likely to be asked of you than you have anticipated. You must be willing to learn a little extra something.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What someone does needn't impact you directly this week, but you'll want to keep your eye on his or her continued activities -- just to be safe. (March 6-March 20) -- You're eager to get working on a project with a "new" collaborator. Though you know each other well, this may be the first time you've tried something quite so complicated.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be trying to hide certain issues from those around you, but in fact, only by sharing them will you be able to deal with them effectively. (April 5-April 19) -- Communication with allies and rivals will prove essential this week, and even one message gone astray can make it impossible for you to progress as you have planned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may begin the week feeling overloaded and behind, but all you have to do is make a start, and the wind will once again fill your sails. (May 6-May 20) -- A hardship endured in the past needn't affect you now -- unless you let it. This is a good week to say farewell to all issues you feel are no longer relevant to your situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to go from here to there this week, but by staying put, you'll be able to get much more done than you had originally planned. (June 7-June 20) -- The traditional is all the more attractive to you this week because you cannot indulge in it -- for reasons beyond your control. Like it or not, it's a brave new world.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Take in what goes on around you this week, and judge it objectively. This kind of thinking will prepare you for something that is quickly coming your way. (July 8-July 22) -- You may find yourself in a much more positive mood this week than you had anticipated -- and this allows you to accept more responsibility than usual. Allies flock to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Though you are not eager to face the situations that promise to unfold before you this week, you have no other choice -- and a strong stance will serve you well. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't ignore those in need this week, especially when they are revealed to be friends and loved ones. You may choose to put your issues on a back burner for now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Whom do you trust? That question must be answered this week before you swing into action to solve a community problem. After all, you cannot do it alone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be called upon to address a situation that threatens to get out of hand and pull a certain alliance apart at the seams. You know just what to do -- so by all means, do it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- An idea will seem to "jell" this week as you work on other matters. There will almost certainly come a time when you simply must explore it more fully. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can provide someone with a golden opportunity this week, and, in doing so, you will also say much about yourself to those who have been critical in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must be prepared to deal with conflicting emotions this week -- your own and those of a loved one. You cannot kick certain cans down the road! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Now is the time for you to insist that someone follow your lead -- or part with you forever. This ultimatum will do a great deal to firmly establish your reputation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The focal point of the week proves to be something you've been ignoring recently. No longer will you be able to look elsewhere; you must deal with it! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may fool yourself into thinking that something unwanted can be avoided altogether, but as the week progresses, you'll realize it must be dealt with directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Issues of power and its use will prevail throughout the week. Just as you have a lesson to teach someone, there is one you can learn as well. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Fantasy and reality compete for dominance within your mind throughout much of the week. The winner will determine what is possible for you -- now and in the near future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll surely encounter hardship this week if you refuse to acknowledge certain circumstances beyond your control. You must be realistic! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't have to tell someone what to do to ensure they do all they can. All you have to do is suggest what might lie in store and offer moral support.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have thought that a certain activity was complete, but in fact, you must try to sustain your efforts at a high level all week long. (March 6-March 20) -- You know just what is being asked of you, but you may not be able to meet another's expectations just yet. Buy a little more time; you'll soon do all you can, and more.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The counsel you give to others can do you some good as well this week -- if you are able to listen to yourself. You mustn't think you have all the answers. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone has been in your sights for quite some time, and this is a very good week in which to explore a subject that has been only hinted at in previous discussion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are confident that you know best this week, and that may be so -- but you are advised to take a back seat for a while to let others explore their potential. (May 6-May 20) -- A loved one reaches out to you this week, and you're likely to be thanked for something you did quite some time ago. This is a good reminder: Better late than never!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your efficiency at the workplace is directly related to how things are going on the home front. The more progress you make there, the more profit can result. (June 7-June 20) -- You mustn't think that you are unbeatable this week, for such complacency will surely work against you. Take the time to learn more about your No. 1 rival.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be concerned about resources this week -- and rightly so. Do what you can to conserve, even as you collect more of what you currently need. (July 8-July 22) -- Doing things your way certainly sounds good, but is it really going to bring you the results you seek? The truth is that an equal collaboration can pay off best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to revisit an old conflict this week in order to prepare yourself to ward off a new threat. Someone who has been there before offers guidance. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You have a certain habit that can pay off handsomely this week -- if you indulge in it at just the right times. One potential error scares you more than any other.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be tempted to double down on that which was clearly stated last week -- but that doesn't mean it's right. Find and correct your errors! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is not the time for you to throw caution to the wind, especially where your finances are concerned. You'll need all the cash reserves available!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 7) -- You may feel as though someone is working hard to keep you from a goal you both share, but that may be only an illusion. The difficulty is likely self-made. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Even trivial matters will relate to a central issue that colors all your affairs this week. You can't escape that which you've done so much to bring to pass!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A look back into the recent past scares you into a renewed commitment. You must make sure you don't repeat the mistakes that got you where you are now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know you're being watched, but you may not know just how to react. The best course is to focus on your work and ignore, for now, the responses you get from others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be facing quite an emotional time this week, and before you get started down the road, you know you must identify new allies. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You've not been giving someone the attention he or she truly deserves, but this week you can reverse that pattern and do all that you must -- and more. Prioritize.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your approach to the week's difficulties will attract a good deal of attention from those who seem to be in the dark. Your way can work well for many. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll find yourself playing a brand-new role this week, and it's not one in which you would normally cast yourself, surely. The surprises come quickly and are numerous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Focus on the central issue this week; peripheral concerns will likely take care of themselves. You mustn't be distracted by another's worries. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may find it impossible to progress as planned this week until you rid yourself of a burden you didn't even know you were carrying. A friend gives timely assistance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must keep your complaints to a minimum this week, and those you do share must be filed in just the right way if they are to have any effect at all. (March 6-March 20) -- A faster pace serves you and others well today and gives you the chance to move beyond a self-imposed, outdated limit. You can reach further than ever before!