ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not understand fully just what is going on around you this week, but experimentation can yield a few timely and important answers. Don't be afraid! (April 5-April 19) -- You are more concerned with labels than you need to be -- and it can actually do you harm if you keep it up. You can dispense with this and one other bad habit this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A shock to the system must not push you too far away from yourself this week. You must always be aware of where you stand and what you have to gain or lose. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll enjoy doing a routine thing in a new way this week -- and this is likely to lead to an increase in productivity. Someone is waiting for you to deliver the goods.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can pull things off with a little more "polish" than usual this week. Others will be attracted to you for reasons other than the obvious, surely. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be compelled to do certain things in ways that are out of character this week -- but you'll discover something important about yourself in the process. Keep it up!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself waiting impatiently this week for certain developments that will allow you to put a new plan into motion. Be sure it's not too late! (July 8-July 22) -- You may be startled by someone's opening move this week, but you can surely follow suit and find you have a winning hand. You may want to join forces with this "rival."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Keeping secrets is not such a good idea this week -- especially when the information you have is essential to another's health or safety. Share what you know! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your prospects are good this week, but you may not be feeling quite as confident as you had hoped. This is when a good long look in the mirror will help you out, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Working with others will not only help you shore up your collaborative skills, but it will also teach you something you need to know about your "inner life." (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Keep tabs on what another is doing this week, as you may be required to jump in and lend a hand when things get tricky. You're affected by interpretations of facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It's a good week for you to face what you've long tried to avoid or ignore. Believe it or not, the work you've done recently has prepared you for this moment. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to review a recent job and assess the quality of your work even after you've received glowing reviews. You'll surely notice things that no one else can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone may be throwing things in all directions this week in order to shake you up some -- but you know what's going on and can maintain your equilibrium. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to play the victim this week, nor are you well-equipped to take on the role of martyr. You must resist any attempts to confine you to such definitions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be deceived by someone who is playing his or her role better than you are. This won't last long, however; you'll soon know the truth. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- When you speak with others, you will want to speak the truth and avoid any kind of descriptions that invite misinterpretation. Straight shooting is rewarded this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be feeling a little less prepared this week than usual, but when it's time to begin you will have to -- ready or not. Your state of mind matters! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will want to make clear distinctions this week between what you see and hear and what you know to be the truth. Much depends upon your willingness to explore further.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your pragmatism will be put to the test this week, and many of your endeavors will require you to keep your feet firmly on the ground. Avoid flights of fancy. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to avoid any sort of generality this week as you examine the world around you. Dig deeply and you may uncover a truth that only you will recognize at first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 6) -- You can add things to the mix this week that will both accelerate your work and improve your accuracy. Don't get used to this, however; it won't last forever! (March 7-March 20) -- The rules and regulations will apply to you this week perhaps more than anyone else. You may find yourself steered by circumstances more than usual -- and you must adjust.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Information early in the week may come to you as nothing more than gobbledygook, and you must take the time during several days to figure out what is what. (April 5-April 19) -- Your willingness to step in for someone who is unwilling -- or unable -- will prove beneficial to others, surely, but also to you in ways you cannot yet anticipate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're eager to share more of yourself with someone who has been able to connect with you in an unusual way in recent weeks. Explore possibilities freely. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be surprised by the rewards you receive as a result of a job well done. You were expecting some sort of acknowledgment, surely, but this likely exceeds your desires.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may fear that your health will not hold out, but you can do much to avoid current dangers. You must keep busy and apply yourself fully to your work. (June 7-June 20) -- You may receive one hit after another during the first part of the week, but then it will be your turn, and you should be able to reverse your fortunes in a dramatic way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can develop several big plans this week, but only one will come to fruition -- and not just yet, either. You'll know what to do when the time comes. (July 8-July 22) -- You are far more interested in solitary activities today than in any group efforts or social events. You may choose, however, to include someone special in your affairs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Others are likely to follow in your footsteps, and you will feel the responsibility this comes with as you chart your course with care. Break no rules this week. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do a few things that you feel you are not very good at -- but, in fact, you should be able to acquit yourself quite well this week. A new interest is born.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What you don't do this week may prove more significant to you and certain others than anything you would normally do. You can keep yourself out of trouble! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- That which goes wrong this week can provide you with a number of important lessons -- but whether or not you learn them depends on your acknowledgment of certain realities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You don't want to do anything this week that will take others by surprise, as you don't want to attract that kind of attention. Keep things low-key. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be eager for someone to lead the way this week -- though the time will come, surely, in which you suddenly feel the urge to head off by yourself. Do so!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Problems and solutions are presented to you this week in something of a jumble, and it will be up to you to determine which is which. You learn a lesson. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will want to maintain control of yourself at all times this week, especially when situations arise that would normally have you up in arms. See what's really going on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A minor slip-up early in the week will surely come back to haunt you later if you are not able to fix what went wrong and erase the error completely. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one is eager to play a larger role in your affairs -- but is this the week to give them free rein? You have good reason to say no -- at least for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must be willing to acknowledge your own successes this week, whether large or small, if you are to expect others to acknowledge them as well. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to delegate this week, surely, as the responsibilities that fall upon you at this time may simply be too much to fulfill entirely on your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You must be willing to give others a bit more room this week as you work through your own issues. Tolerance is the key at all times. Watch your temper! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have good reason to keep an eye on someone who is behaving strangely. Are you feeling responsible in any way? It's time to assess any influence you may have.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Pay attention to specifics this week, and don't let anyone get away with the kind of thing that might otherwise be overlooked. The devil is in the details. (March 6-March 20) -- Whether you choose to be a loner this week or work with one other or a whole a team of collaborators, your motives are much the same, and your methods can surely pay off.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll realize much this week that you can put to good use almost immediately -- but know that certain obstacles will slow you down at key moments. (April 5-April 19) -- You can shower others with much of what is wanted this week, but the danger of going without yourself is something you'll have to assess as you go. Now is no time for sacrifices.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You've been letting certain things get out of hand lately, but you don't yet know it. Events of the week show you all you need to see -- and then some. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time to advertise what you are going to do; just do it! The more you're able to dedicate to a given endeavor, the more you'll get out of it, surely. You can win!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be as sure-footed this week as you are wont to be, but that shouldn't be significant if you have surrounded yourself with others who are looking out for you. (June 7-June 20) -- A bumpy road is to be expected this week, especially early on when you're still learning what it means to be in your unique position. A wise decision is made later on.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll reveal something true about yourself this week without even knowing it -- but the results, though unexpected, will surely have a clear benefit. (July 8-July 22) -- You must not hide your honest feelings about a certain situation this week, as that's really all you or anyone allied with you has to go on. Trust your instincts!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll be soothed as the week opens by a series of events that seems to have been devised to please you deep down. This puts you in a fine mental state. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll be equipped this week to tackle even the most stubborn problems -- though permanent solutions may elude you even after you've come to understand what must be done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Others are sure to look to you for guidance this week -- which you can give without doing anything out of the ordinary. You can lead by example. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may require a little friendly advice this week as you deal with a financial problem that you may have failed to anticipate. You should experience no permanent setbacks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to look at yourself more closely this week -- and the time to do it is before you have to make a decision that locks you into anything. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have more time to deal with a certain situation that has developed very quickly. Allies reveal themselves where you least expect to find them, and that proves beneficial.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be united with those who share with you more than mere attitude and outlook. Your methods are very similar, and your timing couldn't be better. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may not fully understand what a loved one tries to tell you early in the week, but later on, you'll realize that you must bear responsibility for a certain development.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may find yourself wishing things were the way they used to be -- but how are you to benefit from that? You must accept some things as they are! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are more willing than others to do a certain something that could result in a success that surprises no one more than you. Things may take a quite unusual turn.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You have questions, and someone you know and trust has the answers. This works out well for both of you -- if you are willing to be honest at the outset. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can really mess things up this week by insisting that it's your way or the highway. Now is the time for some careful negotiations -- and some nimble collaboration.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- This week proves the highlight of a period marked by alternating progress and setbacks. You'll have a decision to make -- and the right one sets you on high. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be announced the winner this week if you do what is right and waste no time getting started. You may have to dispense with an old, familiar prejudice, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Break the rules and you're likely to remember the week as one you never want to repeat. Play it straight. Do what you must and all will be well. (March 6-March 20) -- Someone is likely to look to you for a piece of advice that he or she cannot get elsewhere. Don't think that you can't be helpful; your views are invaluable.