ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be inspired by someone who has not attracted your attention in the past -- but this week it's all very different, and you're connected in a new way. (April 5-April 19) -- You're going to have to rearrange your own thinking this week as you step into a situation that doesn't jibe with your current view of things. A friend is encouraging.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you do as a matter of habit may lead you down an unusual path this week. You're usually able to learn by doing, and this week you can learn much. (May 6-May 20) -- Something said to you a long time ago is likely to come back to haunt you this week. A healthy attitude can keep your memories from turning sour. Take a step forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Many will want to hear your take on certain experiences this week after you come out from under all that you were required to do. You know what really matters. (June 7-June 20) -- You may clash with someone this week whose outlook does not at all resemble your own -- and the question of whose is healthier may be difficult to answer at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You don't want to be faced with a decision that is virtually impossible to make, so as the week opens, you must take a stance you can live with for a while. (July 8-July 22) -- Your own expectations may be too much for you this week, and yet you are determined to do more than another might have asked of you. Try to find a middle ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You cannot expect to prevail this week if your decisions are hastily made and your usually organized approach becomes tangled. Your methods are best. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know what you must do this week in order to free yourself from someone's clutches. You may find that recovery from a tense standoff takes longer than expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- As your momentum builds this week, you'll want to pay close attention to the reactions you get from others. Don't go so fast that you become disconnected. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can afford to be more competitive than usual this week. Someone who thinks they have the advantage will surely be surprised when you shift into high gear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Secrets are meant to be concealed, surely, unless they are unhealthy and eat away at your confidence. This week you may want to tell all. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are better off sticking around home this week than traveling to unfamiliar territory, for it's likely you will not be able to do the latter without facing some danger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone in your inner circle may have done something that makes it impossible for you to progress as planned. You must make sense of this right now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can't expect to accomplish everything on your docket this week if you're unwilling to make an early start each and every day, and doing so will take much discipline.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to want to have a backup plan this week in case you're knocked off track by something you're trying very hard to avoid in the first place. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You know very well what is expected of you this week, and yet you are still tempted to go a very different route. Such a rebellion may not pay off as you might hope.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're not going to get off lightly this week if you're caught with your hand in the cookie jar. Now is no time to expect something for nothing. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Putting someone ahead of you in line will demonstrate that you are thinking beyond your immediate needs -- but take care you don't miss a fleeting opportunity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- An advantage comes to you this week in a manner that takes you by surprise. You may discover you're swept along at first without saying "yea" or "nay." (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Excitement this week can be derived from the most routine of endeavors, simply because you know how to commit to something in a way that leaves others in your dust.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A message received early in the week has you thinking of more than your own well-being. A trip may be in order if you want to team up with a certain someone. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll have to wait and wait and wait for someone to give you what you need to take a step in a new direction, but it's almost guaranteed to be worth it in the end.

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.