The coming week is likely to require of many a willingness to take a step or two backward, either to relearn something that has been lost to the surge of recent progress or to come to a better understanding of the demands that have been or will be made. Everyone will have a learning curve this week, and the lessons will be both minute and expansive, the kinds of things that can make the difference between remaining stationary and being on the move.
The powers that be aren't likely to grant any stays, allow any shortcuts or forgive any careless errors this week, and the dynamics between the "boss" and the "worker" may become strained because of this -- though clearly everyone simply wants to do the best possible job.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are expecting things to happen automatically this week without any real input from you -- but that's not likely to happen. You must play a concrete role. (April 5-April 19) -- What is it that brings you back to the same place again and again, no matter what the obstacles? This week you're likely to uncover the answer -- and it may surprise you!
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your chances of success are increasing at this time, and what you do with the resources you have at your disposal will tell others that you mean business! (May 6-May 20) -- You may find yourself torn between what was a primary endeavor and that which is soon to take its place as the one thing you want to accomplish more than anything else.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can support another's efforts this week without sacrificing anything of your own or minimizing your chances of success. There's room for you both at the top. (June 7-June 20) -- You will have a chance this week to renew your commitment to someone's cause -- and your usefulness is likely to increase twofold. You'll get things done!
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to be sure that your backup plan is ready to go, as your primary intentions may be derailed early on this week. Disappointment turns to commitment. (July 8-July 22) -- Others may not believe that you can do what you have promised, but you'll enjoy ample opportunities this week to prove the truth of what you've been saying all along.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must attract the right kind of people into your orbit this week if you're going to score points for your side -- but doing so requires some creative thinking. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your enthusiasm may actually get in your way this week if you fail to control your emotions, so focus instead on getting things right. Accuracy is the key to success!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must control your moods this week if you want to navigate a minefield of hazards; how you feel must take a backseat to what can be logically measured. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to reach your goals, but in doing so, you're likely to bypass a situation that would be no good for you to get caught up in.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your work is likely to be up to par all week long, but something else about you is almost certain to attract criticism. This isn't a mystery to you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll be ready to move on to the next thing before the previous is quite finished, and you must be sure to apply yourself until the job is done. Don't split your focus!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may find yourself sailing against the current this week, but you have good reason to be doing things your way. Don't let expectations mislead you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll get the most up-to-date and applicable information in the most unusual ways this week. Make yourself available to all who want to challenge the status quo.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll be grateful to be included this week in something that recently was only something to dream about -- but you've made great strides since then. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's likely that you will discover more about yourself this week than you could possibly imagine -- and as a result, you'll want to branch out and explore new career options.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may want to keep opinions to yourself during the first part of the week when people are getting used to each other. Later you can share freely. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be trying to follow rules that are outdated, but the alternative requires you to assert yourself in a way that makes you uncomfortable. It may be a difficult week.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your goals are not as concrete now as they once were, and you must address this problem before heading out on a quest that may prove quite hazardous. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're after something that may not be quite clear to you yet -- but throughout the week, you'll gather information that allows you to adopt a much better view of what lies ahead.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You don't want others to see what you're trying to hide -- but perhaps it's best to reveal all now before anyone tries to get the better of you this week. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not about to get any guarantees, but given the scope of what you are facing this week, you can be quite confident your methods will pay off as expected.