ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You know better than anyone what you can and cannot do right now, and you'll have to speak with those whose expectations are unrealistic. Deceive no one. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to wait on another person several times this week while certain business dealings are arranged properly. Don't make the mistake of "butting in" just now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are likely to wield some authority this week, whether or not you know it. You know how to get others to listen to you -- when you have something to say. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time to assume that things will progress as usual. This week, there are certain factors that will continue to change things with each step you take.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't want to be locked into something that will give you only a fraction of what you feel you deserve. You must make changes swiftly this week. (June 7- June 20) -- You don't want to drop your guard this week, as there are those who will surely take advantage of you if you reveal any vulnerability at all. A defensive stance is surely best.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've been studying recent trends, and this week may be time for you to buck tradition and foray into unfamiliar territory. You're certainly prepared! (July 8-July 22) -- That which you are used to when it happens "now and then" is likely to come at you with much greater frequency this week, requiring a new reaction. Be on your toes!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're waiting to hear from a certain someone about your chances this week -- but what does he or she have to do with your success or failure? Don't be cowed! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- An uncertain response to someone's first move this week is sure to get things going in an unusual direction. You may have trouble anticipating what happens next.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your desires are not as well hidden as you think they are -- but that can be a very good thing, as someone close to you can give you what you want. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Why keep hammering away at the same stubborn task when you can do something new and different this week in a style that suits your personality much better?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Just when you think you're going to have to ask for help, something comes through that gives you a distinct advantage. Money matters improve this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be eager to meet with you about the possibility of collaborating -- but is that what you really want? You'll have to draw the line after negotiations fall through.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your thoughts may take you back in time for a while this week, but instead of empty nostalgia you'll benefit from a discovery that can lead to real progress. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A personal issue threatens to come between you and a loved one who doesn't seem to understand that you're dealing with something that is nonnegotiable. Make it clear!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll realize this week the importance of putting things where they belong. That which was missing is found, and that teaches you all you need to know! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Physical ills must not be allowed to keep you from fulfilling a promise to a loved one. You may have to take more time and make adjustments, but it can surely be done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- What is it you're waiting for? You are likely to receive all kinds of messages that tell you what's what, but you're not yet compelled to make a move. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- With the help of experts, you can make things right between yourself and someone who doesn't understand why you do the things you do. You'll have to reveal certain "secrets."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Before you take any action in response to reports you receive this week, you'll want to double- or triple-check their veracity. Don't be misled! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can have much of what you want this week, but not all. When you realize that you've actually been asking for more than you deserve, you'll adjust your expectations, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're trying very hard to keep up with certain issues that aren't likely to wait until you're better prepared to deal with them. Make a bold move this week. (March 6-March 20) -- You may have to travel farther than expected this week, and before you depart, you must make all necessary adjustments to your plans -- and their overall timing.

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.