ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll recognize certain situations as they arise this week, and you'll be able to act fast in order to gain the advantage over a competitor. (April 5-April 19) -- You're tired of fighting the same battles over and over, and this week you can do something about that -- provided, of course, you aren't making a mistake of which you are unaware.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- It's time to put all misconceptions to rest about a situation that has challenged you for quite some time. You'll be on top once again this week. (May 6-May 20) -- The more you do for others this week, the more you'll be doing for yourself. What you may call "karma" is going to be in full effect throughout this complicated week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be delighted to find that something you were going to have to pay for is free of charge -- but only for a short time. Things turn a corner this week! (June 7-June 20) -- You can do a great deal in support of someone close to you this week -- and your efforts will yield a surprising reward as the week comes to a close. Celebrate!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your own individual efforts may have to take a back seat this week to those things you do with others. Teamwork wins you intangible results. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll want to repeat much of what happens this week -- not just because it was rewarding or enjoyable, but because you learned a few surprising lessons you will use in the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You know what's going on because you're at the center of it all this week -- but you'll still want to get another's take on what it all means, surely. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be reminded this week of a few familiar lessons. Once they're firmly planted in your mind again, you can focus on those who need to learn the same things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may fear that someone in charge will not appreciate your efforts this week -- or the fact that you're taking the initiative. This is not the case! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may begin the week fearing that you do not meet certain requirements, but you're good to go. This doesn't mean you needn't prepare -- mentally and emotionally.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be planning something that relies on shock value for its effectiveness, but this week, that kind of thing isn't really appropriate. Rethink this! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're trying to do something that's never been done -- at least not under your watch. Take care that you don't endanger others as you challenge yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your mind may be turning to personal pleasures at this time -- and there's certainly room for a little romance in your life right now. You can really shine. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may require a little boost early in the week, but once you've built up a good head of steam, you'll be virtually unstoppable. Many are relying on you right now!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you think will take the entire week, or even longer, is likely to be completed early. You know exactly what you must do with the extra time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have a decision to make this week, and while others may grapple with implications, you'll find the central issue uncomplicated. Once made, the decision propels you forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not be able to make certain favored adjustments this week, but if you follow the rules, you'll certainly score a few impressive gains. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- As you wait for others to catch up to you this week, you'll be able to use the time for a personal journey. What you learn enables you to avoid a problem in the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to go over old ground one more time this week to make sure that work issues are resolved -- but there's also a personal component to address. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The familiar may not provide the comfort or confidence you expected this week, as you're likely facing certain issues that put you under a new kind of pressure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Give yourself a break as the week opens, and acknowledge that there's only so much you can do on your own. If you do that, you will have scored a victory. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find others working in a manner that suits neither your intentions nor your personal style. This is a good reason to go it alone this week -- if you can.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- That which is most strange requires the most attention from you this week. You settle a dispute between yourself and someone in a position of authority. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be shocked to realize that what you have been expecting this week has already come and gone -- but that doesn't mean you cannot claim it in retrospect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A gathering provides more of what you really need than you had bargained for, and the price to pay proves less than you had feared. It's a good week, all in all. (May 6-May 20) -- Your similarities to someone in the spotlight have you thinking that perhaps you have not taken full advantage of all opportunities or developed your potential to the fullest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You mustn't skip your chores this week just because no one is looking over your shoulder. Indeed, now is the time to prove that you don't have to be told twice! (June 7-June 20) -- You may choose to cut a journey short this week when you are faced with a situation for which you have not prepared. You must know it's not a complete surprise, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be able to mount an effective comeback this week after falling short last week and suffering a loss that affected you far more than it should have. (July 8-July 22) -- You are eager to give your creativity more of a chance this week -- but is that possible with all you have to do? Sure, it is -- if you think beyond what you already know!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be drawn to something that has proved dangerous to others -- but you may be able to avoid any threat as you approach related situations more creatively. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you are reliving an experience this week that you were very glad had faded into the past. This tells you that nothing is ever gone for good!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're likely to interpret routine events in a way that sets you apart from others. You are facing something that can alter your outlook considerably. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others may accuse you of making certain mistakes, but you know you have done everything exactly as you were instructed. You can prove you are right this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to spend as much time at home this week as you can -- but does that mean your real home or your home away from home? A decision must be made! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can be more daring this week than usual, especially where a certain relationship is concerned. Why not say outright what you've lately only been hinting at?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your affairs and the affairs of a rival are likely to converge in a manner that results in quite a tangled mess -- unless you can foresee this and avoid it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are going to have to work up to the challenge that is currently facing you, and you mustn't think that what another has given you is enough. Opportunity beckons this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The more you are able to prioritize this week, the better -- but there are some things that you're going to have to deal with immediately as they arise. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to encounter those who do not want to play by your rules this week. If you're willing to adjust your method accordingly, you can avoid conflict.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You know which way the wind is blowing this week, but you may have trouble convincing others to travel with you -- even out of potentially dangerous territory. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Quality control will be of the utmost importance throughout the week. You must not waste your time with those who are unwilling to meet your expectations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Arguments arise this week around issues that have yet to come to the surface. How is this possible? Your own anticipation drives much of the talk. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time for you to dive headfirst into waters you have not sounded or explored. The deeper you go without preparing yourself, the greater the chance of failure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be feeling farther from home this week than you are used to -- and the situation is much harder than usual if the distance is only illusory. (March 6-March 20) -- Take advantage of any quiet time you are afforded this week, for it's then that you can really come to terms with some difficult issues you are facing -- or will be facing soon.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You and those around you are eager to see things transition from where they were to where they're going -- but it's not likely to happen all at once! (April 5-April 19) -- You are likely to come across some snakes in the grass as you journey through unfamiliar territory. The usual precautions may not be enough to avoid such an encounter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You don't necessarily have to say the things you don't want to say this week -- but that means you may have no choice but to do a few things you don't want to do! (May 6-May 20) -- Planning is the key to a strong and profitable week -- though those profits may not be in the bank right away. You must be patient and trust in the system to a degree.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- If you take the time to look back at the year to date, focus on the positive and try to shrug off the negative. A strong start to the new year is necessary. (June 7-June 20) -- You can reach a lasting agreement this week with someone who has embraced very different ideals for quite some time. Now it's time to progress hand in hand.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can exert more influence over others this week than you had anticipated -- but this doesn't mean that you should. Weigh options with great care. (July 8-July 22) -- You will find that there's no room for anything less than your best this week. What you do right now is likely to echo for quite some time -- and may well prove permanent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Take a subtle approach this week and try to do things without attracting a great deal of attention. When the time comes, you'll be able to show off a little. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Following in another's footsteps is not usually your way -- but this week you can gain a great deal by doing just that. Remember, this doesn't have to be a long-term commitment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You needn't be frustrated by a slow start this week. Indeed, that may be precisely what allows you to build a healthy head of steam and come out the winner. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Someone is changing the rules, and you don't like it very much. You have two choices -- and one is infinitely better for you than the other. Weigh your options with care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may discover quite by accident that the information you've recently received is faulty. You should be able to undo any related damage. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be quick to spot those who are not following the rules this week -- but what you should do as a result may not be easy to determine. Take the time to consider all options.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There are more unknowns to deal with this week than there were last week -- or the week before. Things seem to be piling up in an unusual way -- temporarily. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Anything you do out in the open this week will surely attract the attention of both supporters and critics -- but it's the critics you'll have to deal with more often.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have questions this week that must be answered before you are able to progress in any meaningful way. Much depends on how clearly you communicate. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're able to make your way with little fuss this week, as the obstacles you expected to encounter aren't likely to materialize. You find support in unlikely places.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- As things develop throughout the week, you're likely to realize that certain numbers, letters or other symbols are worth following to a logical conclusion. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Progress may seem to come easy to you this week, but take care that you're not simply assuming things will be the same as one year gives way to the next. Stay alert!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Only those plans to which you have dedicated yourself wholeheartedly this week will come to fruition. You may have to free yourself from other endeavors. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What goes around this week comes around -- but not in the way you may expect, and not for some time. This gives you a little leeway as you lay some important groundwork.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You mustn't dismiss the opportunity you have this week to assess your recent progress. An honest look allows you to make a key adjustment. (March 6-March 20) -- You're afraid that someone will not appreciate all you've recently done -- but that is only due to your own insecurity. You can be proud of what you've achieved.