ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have more time than expected to dedicate to an activity that will pit you against a major rival -- and you can use every moment to your advantage. (April 5-April 19) -- You can be the first to do something this week that really attracts the attention of those who are ready and able to hand out the prizes. You are truly deserving.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Where solo efforts fall short this week, you're likely to find that collaboration exceeds your expectations. You'll build a few new relationships as a result. (May 6-May 20) -- You must be willing to give a certain project all the time it requires this week. Trying to do things the easy way is only going to disappoint you in the long run.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Use your imagination and you can do almost anything this week -- and whatever you do will certainly attract the attention of admirers and critics. (June 7-June 20) -- A great deal depends upon your ability to read between the lines this week. You know what is expected, and you can surely deliver that and possibly more when the time comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find your desires conflicting with those of a loved one as the week opens, but careful negotiation eases tensions. A solution is possible. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to deal with a partner who is no longer interested in the work that lies ahead, but this needn't cause a rift. A simple redistribution of duties is called for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may discover that more than the usual amount of effort is required this week in order to get the usual things done. This can lead to a personal discovery. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're facing a challenge that requires you to see things from a new perspective -- though that's going to be hard to do as long as you are acting on certain assumptions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not alone this week, despite the feeling that you're at sea. Get in touch with someone who has helped you in the past and make a new plan. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your vision this week is likely to inspire others to reach farther and do more than they have in the past -- but make sure they aren't outperforming you as a result!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are likely to be inspired by what someone does behind the scenes this week. Soon you can bring a controversial activity into the mainstream. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You've been working hard to increase your own knowledge of a certain topic, but this week you are better off putting down the books and getting busy doing what you've read about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to take an unpopular position early in the week, if only to get those around you to react and get moving in the right direction. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your motives are pure, but your methods may not serve them as directly as you had thought. A friend lets you in on a secret, and your resulting work solves the problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be surprised to discover just how much energy a rival is putting into a project that is intended to outdo you in some way. React in kind! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Though success is never a guarantee, you have come so far recently that the odds are surely in your favor -- especially where a certain troubled relationship is concerned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are eager to see what's available for you beyond the current limits of your experience. Exploration reveals a surprising option; you must follow up. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a good week for trying things that you would usually avoid -- but know that you needn't go back for seconds if the first time isn't to your taste or satisfaction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Getting started this week may prove the most difficult thing, as certain complications are likely to take you by surprise as you take the first steps. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to explore a realm that has been off limits for you for some time. This week, an odd confluence of events allows you to do what was formerly prohibited.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It may be necessary to apologize for something that wasn't your doing -- but saying what someone else won't will get the week started in a positive fashion. (March 6-March 20) -- The hard work you've put in over the past days -- or even weeks -- is likely to pay off now that things are settling down just a bit. You can be proud of what you've done.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may discover that you have less time this week than you thought you had to get certain things done. Don't refuse a friend who offers help. (April 5-April 19) -- You've been waiting for something to get started for quite some time, and this week the signs point to a "new beginning," of which you'll be able to take full advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to be solely responsible for the quality of your work throughout the week, even if you have help. The buck will certainly stop with you. (May 6-May 20) -- You may respond to someone's actions this week in a manner that sets everyone on edge -- until you make your motive clear. Then, progress is made very smoothly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may get the opportunity to relive a past success this week, but don't let that stop you from reaching for something new that has caught your attention. (June 7-June 20) -- You're going to have to cooperate this week with someone who, not long ago, was considered a rival. This is likely to usher in a new phase of accelerated accomplishment.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself on the fast track before you know it this week -- and just when you thought you might not be able to hack it. You're on the ball. (July 8-July 22) -- Your counsel on a certain tricky subject is likely to be sought by many this week. Take the time, when you can, to be as thorough and detailed as you can.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may feel that you're striving for something that may be always out of reach -- but your sense of the impossible is skewed. Don't give up just yet! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A loved one expresses confusion over an issue you thought was ironed out quite some time ago. Perhaps you weren't as thorough as you might have been; try again this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're sure to face some criticism this week, but if you review what you've done to get where you are right now, you'll see that all is as it should be. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time to give it your all. There is more on the line than you were led to believe, and you have much to prove this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The rules are likely to favor your efforts this week over anyone else's -- at least while you are doing what you best know how to do. Victory can be yours. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must be willing to accept failure this week as you work toward the kind of success that you fully deserve. All is well -- as long as you keep pressing forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your words may come back to haunt you if you don't say precisely what you mean -- and at just the right time, too. Avoid being too impulsive. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may benefit from someone's advancement this week, but take care that you don't make this temporary by becoming swept up in something uncontrollable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to have to keep busy this week in order to keep your own critical voices from drowning out any that are trying to encourage you at this time. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll surely be interrupted many times this week, but you're able to avoid any major setbacks by getting right back to business as soon as you are able. Make no delays!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You trust in the adage that tells you "practice makes perfect," but this week you may not have the time you had hoped for -- so you'll have to compromise. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not have understood just what was going to be at stake when you looked forward to this time not too long ago -- but this week it likely becomes crystal clear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll understand yourself a bit more this week after you have an unexpected encounter with someone who may have been watching you for quite some time. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to let others know just what is going on -- and why. You may not get the reaction you hope for at first, but your friends will come around soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The unfamiliar may surprise you this week by demanding of you less than that which you know very well. You're undergoing a change of sorts, so be flexible. (March 6-March 20) -- You must equip yourself ahead of time with all that you think you'll need this week. Once you're on the road, you'll have little or no chance to stop for supplies.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are able to assess the real meaning of things better than most this week because you are able to come at them from a number of different perspectives. (April 5-April 19) -- You know what someone is up to, and that will surely give you the advantage this week, as no one is really knowledgeable on your motives or methods.

TAURUS (April 20--May 5) -- You may be considering a major change at this time, but do nothing without first consulting that one person who knows you better than anyone else. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be disappointed by what your efforts yield this week, but someone close to you is more than willing to share success with you -- and that can cure all emotional ills!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Trying this, that and the other thing is sure to keep your competitors off balance, but it may also prevent you from fulfilling a desire. (June 7-June 20) -- You're more fully immersed in something this week than you had planned, and you're going to have to make some last-minute changes as you work your way through each new day.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Just because you can do a thing doesn't mean you should, but the surprise element may be worth it this week. Shock value must not be underestimated. (July 8-July 22) -- You have more going for you than you may realize, but you mustn't blow your own horn or show off your strengths without having a solid purpose squarely in mind all week long.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can shine more brightly this week than you have in the past, and it doesn't hurt that you have a supporter who sings your praises to all who will listen. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You recognize someone's needs are perhaps more urgent than your own at this time. You can put aside one or two of your assigned duties -- but not all, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't be afraid to let others see what you are really made of this week. Do what you know how to do, and don't worry about reining in things. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your search for just the right situation may not pay off this week, but you can make the most of one that others are more likely to avoid. Interpretation counts for much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be fighting an uphill battle for much of the week, and you could benefit from a last-minute intervention that allows you to meet all goals. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You must avoid being characterized as a braggart this week, as your reputation is likely to suffer greatly. Let your actions speak for you as you keep mum.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can be quite confident and still fall short of the mark this week. Take care that you have considered all possible eventualities, and avoid carelessness. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know where the line is, but you're tempted to cross it anyway -- and incur the wrath of someone who is tired of your antics. Control your impulses this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A family member shines this week because you're there to assist in any way possible. This success is partly yours, surely, but you needn't take credit. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can approach a familiar situation with much greater wisdom this week since you have been afforded a look back at the way you were doing things not too long ago.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must keep close track of all that goes on around you this week, as you may not be affected in the moment -- but you'll want answers later on. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself engaging in some kind of search-and-rescue mission this week, but what you're looking for may elude you as long as you are insincere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not understand what someone is trying to warn you about, but when you immerse yourself in the week's business, all should become clear. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Any arrogance you display this week is going to work against you, and you'll have a hard time making up for lost ground in the weeks to come. Take a soft-pedal approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be afforded the rare opportunity to explore something new and different this week without encountering any serious threats or dangers. Enjoy! (March 6-March 20) -- You're able to do precisely what you say you'll do this week -- and success is really that simple. Do what you say -- and, by all means, avoid false advertising.