ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Despite another's careful guidance, you may lose your way this week -- but in striving to find the path once more, you'll discover something exciting. (April 5-April 19) -- What you want is right in front of you this week -- but a close look is likely to reveal that it's not really for you. This is a discovery best made at this time, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may choose to abandon a certain project this week in favor of something that is nowhere near as sure a thing -- but you want to explore something new. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be surprised at how you have come to think of a certain subject -- and this week you'll have the chance to alter your behavior accordingly. Don't hesitate!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are able to reach someone this week in a new way -- and both of you will benefit from what happens after that. It's a good time to explore commonalities. (June 7-June 20) -- Should you not do what you are told this week, the results could well be disastrous -- but you mustn't simply subjugate your own will to someone else's. Compromise.

CANCER (June 21-July 6) -- A shout-out to someone early in the week paves the way for a more complete collaboration later on. You can accomplish more than you had planned, surely. (July 7-July 22) -- You may begin the week feeling as though you are out of place -- or out of time -- but the fact is that you have everything you need to accomplish something important.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Your imagination is likely to yield a plan that both frightens and excites you. This week you're going to have to face at least one of your fears head-on. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You seem to know what others are going to do before they do it -- but is this just luck or some kind of "second sight"? Don't put all of your eggs into this one basket.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A combination of new and old will do more for you this week than anything you could have devised on your own without regard for who, where or when. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're in need of something that you would not usually ask for, but the time feels right -- and you sense that if you let this opportunity pass you by, it will never return.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The advice you give to a friend more than once this week will mean a great deal to you as well when you encounter an obstacle no one could have predicted. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to keep certain views to yourself during the first part of the week until you sense how others align themselves around a key issue affecting all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A steady, calm approach this week should allow you to throw off the shackles that you feel have been limiting your prospects for some time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know what has to be done this week, but it's not up to you to get it started, is it? You must wait until someone gives the word, then you will be able to swing into action!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be combining in your head two seemingly incompatible truths, but because of this, you are able to make more of the week than most other people. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself attracted to someone who is very different from the kinds of people with whom you usually choose to socialize. Explore the possibilities here -- with care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be trying to wrest the advantage from one who has been playing the game longer than you have. You'll need to employ a few unusual tactics this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Be ready for what comes this week. You can control things only so much, and that which transpires despite your best efforts counts for a lot.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to shake things up a bit at home or at the workplace this week, but you must take care that your good intentions aren't misinterpreted. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The possibilities may not be endless today, but they are certainly plentiful -- and quite attractive to you, to boot. You'll want to explore what lies off the beaten path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be startled by a midweek development, but that shouldn't knock you off your rails in any way. You can continue apace -- but be alert for surprises. (March 5-March 20) -- The more you display to others this week, the less you have all to yourself -- but perhaps that's the best way to go through this week, anyway. Enlist another's aid.

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.