The coming week is likely to present to those who are paying attention to all that goes on around them a variety of choices ranging from the so-so to the extraordinary -- and none are likely to be considered bad in any way. Even those that are just so-so can propel one forward if one is in the right mindset and is willing to work for promised gains. Things may get tricky for those who attempt to take shortcuts or otherwise work in ways that betray a lack of interest in or understanding of the rules, and such hardships aren't likely to be quickly forgotten.
A comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the past will surely prove advantageous this week because combining then and now can help overcome obstacles that may arise.
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.