The coming week is likely to present parallel situations that require all individuals to make very careful and measured decisions about what they will and will not do at this time -- especially when it comes to keeping promises and fulfilling commitments to loved ones, friends and workplace partners. Indeed, the risk to one's reputation is sure to be quite serious this week when promises are broken, whether large or small, important or trivial.
Conflicts are likely to arise this week where perceived gender roles are concerned, and the rising battle between the traditional and the forward-thinking will be hard-fought indeed -- but those with more "advanced" views will find that history is on their side.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Now is not the time for you to let others take over; you must be willing to call the shots when your own progress and success are on the line. (April 5-April 19) -- You can demonstrate to another just what you're worth, but take care you're not trying too hard to do what doesn't really need to be done. A new ally surfaces.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your search for something valuable will take you down an unusual path this week, and time must be spent sizing up a new, quickly developing situation. (May 6-May 20) -- You may require the assistance of someone far away as you finalize plans or line up the best possible talent to assist you. The days pass quickly as work gets complicated.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- An earlier claim may be proved null and void early in the week, so you'll want to spend some time reviving what could prove important in the weeks to come. (June 7-June 20) -- You may choose to travel far from home this week, not because of anything you may gain from the journey, but because the trip can provide you with a private enjoyment.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Communication between yourself and a loved one becomes complicated, as neither of you realizes you're actually saying the same thing in different ways. (July 8-July 22) -- What you want can be acquired before the week is over, but you're going to have to follow a path that you wouldn't normally go down. Safety becomes a midweek issue.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be able to keep yourself from indulging in something this week that you know is bad for you, but moderation is the key here. A little goes a long way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can put your most dominant skills on display this week and enjoy the response you get -- possibly at the expense of a rival. Take care that this doesn't backfire!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Time is of the essence this week, but if you keep looking at the clock, you may actually prevent yourself from moving forward. Focus on what you're doing! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not yet be over a recent shock. Do what you can to minimize the ill effects of someone's methods this week, and do what you can to improve your own.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to ask someone to do what you had planned to do this week, if only because you're not yet in a position to commit yourself to the task. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must prepare yourself for the news that's likely to come to you this week. The more options that are open to you at this time, the better -- and one is the right choice!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A matter of policy may be keeping you from doing what you are sorely tempted to do -- but by week's end, you'll be glad you didn't make such an error. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be more interested in what another is doing as the week opens, but later on, you'll come to understand how your own actions affect the outcome of an important project.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may not get where you hope to go this week, but wherever you end up, you'll have the opportunity to maximize your self-knowledge. (Dec. 7-Dec. 21) -- There's no need to advertise when everyone else knows very well what you're capable of and what exactly you're going to do this week. Just get down to business and do it!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The past and the present may seem at odds this week, but you can reconcile the most important issues and bring others together under a common banner. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to learn from what you've done before, but you're not eager to look closely at certain episodes you'd rather forget. This is a dilemma you must work through alone.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- That which has recently been of little use to you may come in very handy this week -- but then, a lot of what you used in the past is useful to you once again. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must make no excuses this week, but rather you must do all you can to demonstrate that you are, indeed, the right person for the job you've been assigned.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- As much as you've been showering another with affection lately, you're not likely to get back what you probably expect in return. You'll have to let it go. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll benefit from a good "talking to" this week, though at the time, you're not likely to enjoy it. A lesson learned now keeps you from making another big mistake.