ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be expecting a certain endeavor to be far easier than it really will be, but if you set yourself to learn more of the rules, you'll fare quite well. (April 5-April 19) -- You're putting off the inevitable -- and you know it. This is a good week to jump into something all the way; others will help you keep your head above water, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may begin the week thinking you're "untouchable," but the truth is that someone close to you knows exactly what to do to keep you in line. (May 6-May 20) -- This is a good week for showing others what you're capable of -- but take care that you're not doing things only for that reason. You must be tending to very real issues!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself throughout the week gravitating toward someone who does things very differently from you. You are interested in more than results. (June 7-June 20) -- The sudden realization that you're the only one who can address a certain key issue effectively will inspire you to action -- and just in time, too. You make a key change.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It may prove impossible this week to avoid comparisons with someone who is competing directly with you. This is nothing new, but it carries increased weight. (July 8-July 22) -- You must be willing to assess your progress honestly throughout the week -- and to make changes in your approach incrementally is required. Diligence pays off!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are in no mood to accept less than you've been promised this week -- but you must take care that you're not pushing someone to work at an impossible pace. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for technical assistance this week, so things are likely to progress more slowly than you had planned. Be patient!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An imaginative approach allows you to get ahead of the competition very quickly this week -- though you'll have to keep tabs on things at all times. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Developments this week may set you back for a time, but this affords you a little downtime that you can use to reflect and tighten plans. You're at it again soon!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The sooner you get started this week, the better -- but not for the obvious reasons that are usually at the fore. You may discover something hidden away! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It may be difficult for you to adjust your approach to suit quickly changing circumstances this week -- but such adjustments will be necessary if you want to prevail.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Too many people are laying down too many rules for you to follow at this time. It is possible for you to find a way to go about your business in your own way. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll be recognized for your firm beliefs -- but that isn't likely to get you ahead at this time. You must be willing to work more cooperatively with those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may encounter an unexpected difficulty toward midweek, just as you were planning to shift your focus to something else. That will have to wait. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself caught up in an ongoing debate about what you "should" or "shouldn't" do this week -- but the facts available point in only one direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll derive much more meaning than usual from routine affairs this week. It's the little things that count, and they will hold you in good stead. (Jan. 7-Jan 19) -- You're ready to think along far more liberal and progressive lines this week, and yet that shouldn't require of you a change in ideology. It's just what makes sense!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to remind a good friend of your true purpose in doing things a certain way. This week "what" is a much more important question than "how." (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're preparing for something of a shellacking this week, but you're far more prepared to win the contest ahead of you than you might think. Be confident.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll stumble upon something significant early in the week, and it may seem for a while that you're the only one who knows the truth. Spread the word! (March 6-March 20) -- Now is no time for you to reject the basic notions that have enabled you to progress this far. This week you'll have a chance to discover what really makes you tick.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take care that in the name of generosity you're not giving away what you could provide for a competitive price. Balance the personal and professional. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be faced with something of a personal emergency just as you get started this week, but all should be resolved quickly, allowing you to get back to work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your attempts to make ends meet this week will require you to do things in a new way -- but take care that you don't simply give up on traditional methods. (May 6-May 20) -- Things aren't likely to proceed according to plan this week if you're unwilling to adjust when faced with the unexpected. Stubbornness is no way to bolster productivity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will almost surely have more to do this week than originally expected, as responsibilities multiply and your awareness of possibilities is expanded. (June 7-June 20) -- You mustn't be a servant to methods that no longer work for you -- nor must you blindly do as you are told. A willingness to strike out in a new direction will be rewarded.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're used to having plenty of time to do what has to be done, but this week opens in a manner that robs you of extra minutes or hours. Get to work quickly! (July 8-July 22) -- You can afford to explore original methods this week as you tend to your assigned duties. The right people will surely pay attention -- and appreciate your efforts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Though you may not feel inspired this week, you can still get things done -- and with a certain flair, as well. Many will wonder how you do it! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A personal mystery waits to be solved this week. Before you go looking for clues, you must equip yourself with all appropriate tools -- and prepare yourself for a few surprises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be surprised by the financial impact of a certain past decision -- but it's not too late this week to go back and change what needs to be changed. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may feel pressured by expectations this week, and the only way to liberate yourself is to recognize how you stand to gain from your efforts. Make it all about you!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The personal and the professional may not mix effectively this week. You must be willing to make a small sacrifice somewhere in order to keep up the pace. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to learn just what waits for you at the end of the line, but that information is delivered on a "need to know" basis, and that may not include you just yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What begins as cooperation this week turns into competition before you know it -- and you must be ready to be a little ruthless as you race to the finish line. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know what you can do, but it's important you know what someone else is capable of as well. You can make a viable plan by putting the two together in a new way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The quicker you start this week, the sooner you'll have things done to your satisfaction -- but it's really someone else you need to satisfy, isn't it? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must take some time to assess the abilities of both your teammates and rivals. It's likely to dawn on you that you can only progress by going it alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Routine affairs take up more of your time this week than usual. You must be sure to keep no one waiting since you tend to things in order of priority. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive a vote of confidence this week that gives you all you need to do what no one else has been able to do. Personal affairs are of increased significance as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to keep accurate records and assess your own performance regularly throughout the week, just in case you are asked to explain yourself later on. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have no choice but to follow the rules this week -- but you can do so in a way that lets others know that you are, and always will be, true to yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be startled into a new phase of activity as the week opens, but you cannot keep going on panic mode. Once you calm down, the real work begins. (March 6-March 20) -- You will think you have things well in hand during the first part of the week, but a midweek surprise has you rethinking your methods. A new plan takes shape quickly.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want to avoid crowds this week and give yourself permission to experiment with a new approach or two. The workplace is more puzzling than usual. (April 5-April 19) -- After taking a brief hiatus, you're ready to resume a certain project -- but know that there are those whose enthusiasm has waned, and you must work to restore it this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll be faced with decisions that must be made within a certain timeframe this week if you're going to benefit from them at all. Do not procrastinate! (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to devise a new way of getting something done that has been proving more and more difficult with each passing day. Is it your approach or attitude?

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be able to negotiate an important compromise with someone whose recent efforts have been making your own more difficult. This must be official. (June 7-June 20) -- You can enjoy more than your fair share of something this week without making anyone else go without. How is this done? You have a creative way of spreading the wealth.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more you look ahead, the more you'll realize how important this week's events and endeavors really are. You can piece things together with great clarity. (July 8-July 22) -- You must be ready to answer to family members or loved ones who have good reason to check on you at various intervals throughout the week. Don't let yourself wander.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may want to consider prioritizing a very different activity this week, if only to see how things turn out differently. Experimentation can pay off! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in a difficult situation this week because you want more than what is coming to you. Make sure all your efforts are aboveboard and legitimate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Take care that by doing more than assigned this week you're not merely overreaching and doing what should be done by someone else. Boundaries must be respected. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You must choose correctly when given a choice this week -- and that means you must arm yourself with all available and up-to-date information. Guesswork is not advised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're perfectly aware of the fact that not everything can be controlled by sheer will -- but this week you should be able to control more than usual. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You want others to know the difference between the way things are and the way they should be, and you may be the only one who can demonstrate it clearly and in a timely fashion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You cannot afford to be distracted this week since you are up against a deadline that would be difficult to meet under the best of circumstances. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have reason to question another's motives or methods this week. When you receive either a clarification or an explanation, you must be ready to accept it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Flexibility allows you to maneuver more fluidly this week as you attempt to avoid obstacles while meeting certain challenges. It's a tricky time! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Not everyone is going to want to hear what you have to say this week -- but those are the people who most need to hear it, no doubt. You mustn't take "no" for an answer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Once you know you are well-stocked with the resources you need this week, you can begin to move forward -- albeit with great caution. Dangers lie ahead. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- If you don't know what you're looking for this week, then you're surely not going to know when you find it. Be as specific as you can be -- with yourself and others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The real and the unreal will surely both warrant your attention this week, but you must take care that you do not get lost in something that cannot be. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to make something easier for someone, but that may not be doing them any lasting good. You can offer guidance when things get especially tough.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You've decided that you're going to approach things with a completely different attitude this week -- but getting started that way proves quite a challenge. (March 6-March 20) -- The moment you decide to give another the right of way this week is the moment you give up your control over a certain situation. This is something of a balancing act.