ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- If you're not understood at the outset this week, more than one setback is likely to result. You must be clear and thorough with all those working for you. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll be working hard this week to make something easier for someone else -- and, in the end, you'll surely feel that it was worth it. Several key lessons are learned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll feel quite special on more than one occasion this week, and when the time comes, you'll be able to return the favor. You stumble upon an important clue. (May 6-May 20) -- What happens this week defies comprehension at first, but only because you're looking at it through the wrong lens. Your own past experience tells you what's going on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are confident that your plans will fall out precisely as expected this week -- but that confidence may actually work against you. Be more realistic. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not be acknowledging all the influences that are working for you at this time and are spending too much time worrying about the one negative. Reverse this!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're eager to reach your destination this week -- if indeed you can make any real progress at all. Much depends upon communication with a key partner. (July 8-July 22) -- You are eager to be on the road soon -- and this week you'll likely have the opportunity to go on a journey of discovery. You mustn't simply repeat a past trip, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll encounter many people this week who seem to know something you don't, but this mystery can be solved quickly and with little effort. Clues are all around! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must make sure you are fully equipped this week for the challenge that lies ahead. You cannot progress if you are not well-stocked with essentials.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- One simple indulgence can actually do you harm this week, especially if you are nowhere near home. Be sure that you have taken necessary precautions. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You should be able to scout out some real bargains this week -- and a friend will gladly accompany you on a spending spree. Can you really afford that certain indulgence?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Though you are missing something you would otherwise deem essential, you needn't experience any serious setbacks this week. Progress is made in easy stages. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be facing a storm of controversy this week as you insist on doing something that others have warned you against. What is it that you're really trying to prove?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have something of a struggle this week setting up what should have been a routine meeting. Certain circumstances are slowing things down. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of someone's official view on a development that is proving more complicated than you had anticipated. The first thing to do is admit a simple mistake.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can show someone how it's done this week when it comes to standing up for what you believe in. A rival is likely to be put in his place. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be accused of something this week that you certainly didn't do, and if so, you'll have to spend a good deal of time clearing your name -- which can be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good time to adopt a more modern outlook about a certain situation that isn't going anywhere anytime soon. You can actually inspire others. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Putting your best foot forward this week may not be enough; you'll have to work hard to ensure all you have done -- and are doing -- is acknowledged by others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Environmental influences take their tolls this week, but you can recover quickly. The more you let others do, the more time you'll have for a personal project. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll feel the shock waves from something that happens far from home. You'll be able to use this situation to teach those around you -- and learn something yourself, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A situation needn't get out of hand this week, even though the pressure mounts with each passing day. You are able to maintain a positive outlook. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone's opinion about a tricky situation proves instructive -- but you may not yet be able to make the changes that have been recommended. Make some plans!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The more you sugarcoat things this week, the more likely you will find yourself lacking when the pace quickens. Be realistic, and tell it like it is. (April 5-April 19) -- Go back through your work and dispense with anything that doesn't have a direct bearing on your desired result. Now is no week to indulge in the unnecessary!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You have only so much time on your hands and so many resources at your disposal. This week you must strive to be more than efficient; you must be perfect! (May 6-May 20) -- Going about something in the wrong way isn't always recommended, but this week it can result in a discovery that serves you well now and in the weeks to come. Be daring!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will be waiting for someone to arrive on the scene throughout much of the week, as your plans don't pan out as intended. You must be ready for anything. (June 7-June 20) -- If it's the "same old thing" you want to avoid, you may do so without any real effort on your part. All you must do is accept an invitation that comes your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself racing against the clock more often than not this week. On at least two occasions you'll have the chance to dictate the pace. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have little luck fighting against distractions early in the week; later on, however, you may find that a certain distraction is precisely what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Why send others out to do your bidding when you can get the best possible results doing your jobs on your own in your unique way? Don't wait! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The development you're waiting for this week is likely to transpire -- but you may not know it when it does. Only in the aftermath will you realize what has happened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Something you fear may be getting closer and closer this week. You should face it head-on when it arrives to avoid any prolonged complications. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The reaction another has to one of your outbursts sets you on an unusual course this week. It may take you more time than expected to regain your equilibrium.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must pay close attention to what happens around you this week; be ready to take advantage of any openings that reveal themselves -- especially at work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Something new may not seem significant to others, but to you it will make all the difference -- this week, and in the weeks to come. You're onto something that can pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're in the spotlight once again, but not for the reason you had anticipated. You have much work to do, and it's got to start with you. Get moving! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may realize early in the week that a past mistake may prove, this week, to be just the thing to propel you forward. No, it may not be a mistake anymore.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are likely to dive into a routine endeavor thinking that all will be well as a result, but your biggest challenge comes from what you know best. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one reaches out, but you may not be available at first. Later in the week, you are likely to decide that it's worth rearranging your schedule to make contact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good week for indulging yourself -- but even now the timing has to be right. You don't want to attract attention to yourself at the wrong moments! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Take the time early in the week to assess your position. Your best bet is to adopt a calm and rational approach; a laissez-faire attitude might be tried.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The shock you have given to a group of others who depend upon your vision and stability may not be passing quickly. This week you must calm all fears! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel shackled by the very rules you supported wholeheartedly when they were proposed some time ago. Now is no time to fight against authority; wait your turn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have a trick up your sleeve that waits to be revealed. This week you'll have several opportunities to reveal it -- but only one will prove profitable. (March 6-March 20) -- There are aspects of your immediate environment that do not please you, and this week you'll be able to make certain changes that send you in a whole new direction.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can please others this week far more easily than you can please yourself -- but that's no great surprise. You are almost always your toughest critic. (April 5-April 19) -- You will surely be affected this week by events you cannot control. Do what you can to maintain contact with someone who claims to be in charge of things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Put others first this week, and you'll please them as well as yourself -- but be sure you don't overlook yourself entirely. Take your turn when it comes! (May 6-May 20) -- A situation develops this week that puts you in a most favorable position -- especially where a member of the opposite sex is concerned. Things go faster than expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are attracted to much that others shun, and that works to your advantage this week, as you will have little competition when things get complicated. (June 7-June 20) -- You can provide another with only so much information because you have only so much to work with yourself. As the days pass, more bits and pieces trickle in.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are eager to explore all possibilities this week, especially where a creative project is concerned. Pay no attention to one who says "no" repeatedly. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be having trouble changing the rules, even though you are following all accepted means and methods. There's something going on you don't know about; explore freely!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You don't have to slow down for anyone this week; keep the pace up, and put the pressure on a competitor who has been just steps ahead of you for some time. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you really want is nobody's business -- yet. Soon, however -- and likely this week -- you'll have to share your desires with those who can help you satisfy them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The curtain rises on something you've long been preparing, but not everyone is eager to watch you do what comes so naturally. This is a problem to be solved. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've put things together in just the right way, and now you're able to watch the results develop as you had hoped. You can score a big win this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- If you're expecting a trouble-free week, you're sure to be disappointed, but unlike most others, you can turn troubles into advantages with a wave of a hand. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Just because something is possible doesn't mean it will happen this week. You must be willing to put in the work required if you're going to be truly satisfied.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been watching things from a distance for much too long. This week you can take full advantage of a surprise opportunity if you get to work quickly! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can learn many lessons this week and teach even more to those in need. Someone you've recently taken under your wing proves frustrating -- and inspiring, too!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The more familiar a road is this week, the more attention you must pay. You cannot afford to be complacent at this time! Show another how it's done. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can start something with little trouble this week, but you'd better be sure it's what you want, because you'll likely have terrible trouble getting it to stop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are eager to show another what you're capable of doing this week, and, indeed, you can accomplish a great deal when it's your turn; don't be impatient! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can show someone just how much he or she means to you this week by providing something that only the two of you value. The relationship is likely to change as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to hide a few details from someone investigating your activities this week -- not because of anything illicit, but to protect your reputation. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- One ongoing project is likely to become far more important this week than you had ever dreamed -- but this is, in fact, exactly what you need. There's no stopping you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- One phase ends as another one begins this week -- and your creative endeavors will enable you to tell the world that you're here to stay! (March 6-March 20) -- Someone who has been watching you from afar comes closer this week and attracts your attention by doing something that only you are likely to notice. Watch and listen closely!