ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will want to put your immediate needs aside for a time this week as you tend to someone who doesn't know how much help they really need. (April 5-April 19) -- You may not fit in completely this week, but that can be an advantage if you think outside the box -- and no one is likely to disturb you as you go about your business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can employ both courage and hope this week as you move forward into new territory. You've studied the possibilities, but now it's all on the line. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be thinking too much about what's happening in the future and not enough about the here and now. Events this week will demand that you see things as they are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are eager to share something soon coming to you with a friend or loved one -- but first you must be willing to take an emotional risk. Focus on what is. (June 7-June 20) -- Your will may not be enough to see a certain endeavor through to its logical conclusion this week, but in tandem with another, you should be able to score a real victory.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What you give another this week will come back to you many times over when all is said and done, but the giving itself is likely to prove more valuable to you. (July 8-July 22) -- You may find yourself in a new position of authority -- quite by accident, perhaps. Once you've assessed all possibilities, you'll know what you must do -- and why.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- All eyes may be on you this week as you perform a duty for which you long ago began preparing. A few unexpected events will make it all quite extemporaneous. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The more you try to fit in this week, the more you're likely to feel at odds with the majority. It's time to assert your true self once more, in an honest, genuine way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be able to take part this week in a manner that is both familiar and newly exciting. The days pass for you without demanding too much sacrifice. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others know just how valuable your contribution has been -- and will be -- and it's time for you to recognize just what you've accomplished lately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can combine much of what you love about the past with a promise of a brighter future -- and this week you can set in motion an essential part of your plan. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be surprised at what prompts emotional responses from you this week -- but that only serves to remind you that you are, after all, connected to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- What matters more than when this week is where -- and you will want to take plenty of time to identify the perfect venue for what you most want to do. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may wish to travel back in time to recapture a moment of glory, but if you look ahead this week, you can make things happen that are more important to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It'll take more than mere know-how to get the job done this week; you must also have a good deal of emotional strength as well as physical stamina. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The quality of your work is not likely to be in doubt this week, but some may question your methods -- which you will have to admit are often somewhat unconventional.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are interested in finding a new way to do something you've been called upon to do in the past. What affects you most now is the psychological component. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It may be time for you to dispense with an old way of thinking, as those you encounter this week are likely to demand that you consider a new reality as you move forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- As you put one thing to bed this week, another will require a good deal of attention -- even to the point of heartfelt dedication. Are you ready for this? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Wishing won't make it so this week -- whatever "it" may be. You must be ready and willing to make a commitment of time and resources in order come out on top.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be holding something very close to your vest at this time that should actually be shared -- especially with one who is always on your side. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be in charge of organizing something that's never been done, but that doesn't mean you're starting from scratch. Experience proves valuable.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're going to have to be spontaneous this week in order to manage certain things in a productive and forward-thinking manner. Don't get stuck. (April 5-April 19) -- You may not be able to do all you had planned this week because someone else whose efforts are also quite prominent doesn't know how to be more in sync with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your needs and desires may have to take second place this week to someone whose situation is far more volatile than yours. You can offer valuable advice. (May 6-May 20) -- You may very soon find yourself at the point of no return, and you must be ready to do that which others have not been willing to do. A quick decision is required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may wish you were somewhere else, but there's little that can be done about that this week. You can begin planning for a change, but you must be realistic. (June 7-June 20) -- You may receive a shock to the system early in the week that has you examining your own perspective about what's going on all around you. A deep dive is advised.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You should be able to acquire that which will allow you to move ahead at a quicker pace -- but take care that you don't neglect to learn how to use it. (July 8-July 22) -- A technical malfunction may slow things down this week, but you'll have the opportunity to see certain people -- and issues -- in a new light. This can prove quite profitable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may harbor a deep-seated distrust of self-proclaimed "experts," but this week you must be willing to get their input on more than one occasion. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to get creative this week if money is not to be a major issue. To have what you need and make the most of it will require quick and confident planning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're eager to put the last piece of a puzzle into place, and the opportunity to do so will surely present itself this week -- but likely only once. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Be ready to respond honestly to something that comes your way when everyone else is ready to call it quits. You may be able to revive a project that will soon pay off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- That suspicion you are feeling toward others may be turned on you at some point this week. Such mistrust can only get in the way; reset and start over. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to honor an agreement recently made by others in your absence -- like it or not. You'll find that to play along is to promote the positive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Any and all warnings you receive this week should be taken seriously, but you must be sure that your responses are proportional. Don't overreact. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you do this week may be remembered for quite some time, even though, in the moment, it might well be overlooked by the powers that be. Remain positive this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Getting further than expected this week will require a certain amount of cheek, and when you get going, you'll want to be sure a friend has your back. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Not everyone will approve of your motives this week, and even fewer may approve of your methods -- until you start to get results, at which point all should be forgiven.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must encourage those around you to wait just a little longer if they can, for you are almost ready to reveal something that can effect much change. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Any attempt at avoiding the inevitable will only set you back this week, and you cannot afford a loss that you haven't already anticipated and prepared for in some way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're eager for someone or something to take your mind off your troubles, but you can ease them for good if you're willing to face them head-on this week. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You cannot wait until everyone else has taken a turn before doing what is required of you. This week, protocol may have to be abandoned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are aware of things that cannot be explained, but in-depth study may have to wait. You have several practical concerns to address first. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself in a situation this week that you hope is only temporary, but there are signs pointing to certain realities that will make permanence a real possibility.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your understanding of a difficult and longstanding situation can finally do you and others some good this week as certain restrictions are lifted. (April 5-April 19) -- A promise made to you some time ago may not be kept this week -- but that doesn't mean you'll be forsaken altogether. You're surely in line for something good.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to employ some kind of unusual treatment this week on someone who simply is not acknowledging a certain reality. You must help where you can. (May 6-May 20) -- You and only you know how to resolve a situation that is borne of a disagreement between friends. This week you'll find yourself employing all kinds of clever tactics.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It doesn't matter at all if others don't see a certain situation as clearly as you do this week; you're the one in a position to do something about it. (June 7-June 20) -- You must stick to the schedule that you have shared with others this week if you really want to benefit from their cooperation. If you don't, you'll surely be on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The plan you are expecting to put into motion this week may have to undergo certain changes after receiving scrutiny from someone in a higher position. (July 8-July 22) -- Take the time to assess situations very carefully this week, especially where finances are concerned. You don't have to advertise your intention before you're ready.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What you do on day one this week must be repeated each subsequent day if you're to make the most out of a certain situation. Expenses may exceed expectations. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Something new takes precedence today as you try to bring everything together in a carefully synchronized fashion. You must tend to everything in just the right order.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to wait for someone else's good advice this week -- but until you receive it, you must be willing to give each of your own ideas a trial run. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Little things will certainly add up this week, and you'll want to be sure that you don't wind up with more than you can handle -- or run out altogether!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to hide your true feelings from someone this week as you both work together to navigate a minor problem that is having major ramifications. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A developing situation has you nodding your head as you recognize that much that you have foreseen is now coming to pass. Others will look to you for timely counsel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The unexpected can prove quite influential this week, but you can counteract any negative developments with a certain expertise you very rarely display. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to investigate the sources of a new mystery this week. Take care you don't drag others into a situation that is over their heads or downright dangerous.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be warned against doing something this week that you've had in the works for quite some time. Even a "perfect" plan can go haywire quite suddenly. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The simple and straightforward is always best, and this week it will allow you to gain the necessary understanding of a tricky financial issue. Much is on the line.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The more you can commit to something this week, the more you'll enjoy it and profit from it. You mustn't assume that all things are at your disposal. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- That which is within reach can surely be yours by the weekend -- but you may be fooled by something placed in your path. This is a red herring, surely!

AQUARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may prove unusually industrious this week, especially in situations that demand quick thinking and an ability to dodge incoming threats. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for busywork this week, but you must tend to certain routine duties before you'll have the chance to reach further for what you truly desire right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A quick look behind the scenes makes very clear what has been holding you back -- though this week there is only so much you can do to further your cause. (March 6-March 20) -- You are eager to avoid something that has long made you uncomfortable merely thinking about it, and this week the time has come to state your case to someone in charge.