ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- An encounter with someone who is far more sentimental than you are -- a Cancer native, perhaps? -- may change your views this week about a key topic. (April 5-April 19) -- You're on the verge of uncovering an important fact that will settle a long-disputed question once and for all. Your efforts this week will be widely admired.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be put off by something improper or tasteless, but you mustn't let this reaction keep you from saying "yes" when asked a certain question this week. (May 6-May 20) -- You've got more answers at your fingertips than you know what to do with, and yet you are at risk of making a simple error that could set you back days or even weeks. Use care.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- As the pace quickens this week, you may have to redouble your commitment to a certain cause in order to keep up. By week's end, you may have taken the lead. (June 7-June 20) -- Your expectations may be dashed at first, but because you're not willing to give up that easily, you should be able to save yourself and others from a major disappointment.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Don't make the mistake of letting others know how you are most vulnerable this week, as there are those close to you who will exploit such knowledge. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to impress those in the higher echelons of your experience and still do things very much your way. A simple bending of the rules does the trick.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to travel farther this week than anticipated -- but you can trust that you will be back home by week's end. Your workload is sure to increase midweek. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The unusual and controversial must not be eschewed this week, even in favor of something far more ordinary that is a sure thing. You know things won't be that easy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A certain relationship deserves some careful attention this week, and you're also in a position to give someone close to you a lesson that is overdue. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to see things in a way that sets you apart this week, even from those who usually share your tastes and vision. You might consider applying for a new job.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Whatever your process this week, you must always remember that it is more important to you right now than the goal you are pursuing. Take time to reflect. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may think that a trip down memory lane will offer you the chance to reconnect with someone. However, it is likely to be a daunting but necessary challenge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will want to research certain realities this week in order to more fully understand them -- which can lead, in turn, to their proper exploitation. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- There is more in store for you this week than you have anticipated, though whether you are in for a harder time of it is still in question and may be up to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can approach a certain situation with a little more abandon than usual this week. Some may find this irresistible and want to join you in your efforts. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Professional gain is the carrot that leads you forward, despite the difficulties you're personally experiencing. You can make considerable headway this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must be more adaptable and flexible this week than usual in order to make use of what comes your way. Some surprises change your course slightly. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A reunion of sorts gives you the energy and the inspiration to reach for the brass ring -- but what you are likely to come up with will be even more valuable than that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Seek and ye shall find this week -- but that's only the beginning. The hard part is interpreting what surfaces and using it to some advantage. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- On the surface, your plans seem to make sense, but underneath, there is something you're ignoring that could very well make things far more difficult than anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Friction may be impossible to prevent this week, but it can surely be minimized by one who knows how to turn down the heat. Are you that person? (March 6-March 20) -- Are you willing to turn the other cheek when someone offers offense? Making a big deal out of something easily forgotten and forgiven is the wrong decision this week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can demonstrate prowess in a certain activity that usually attracts little if any attention -- but all eyes are likely to be on you at some point this week. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have decided to abandon something in favor of something else far more attractive, but you are likely to realize the real value of the status quo this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Once you apologize for past behavior, you should be able to make a new start with others and get a great deal done and even, perhaps, get ahead of schedule. (May 6-May 20) -- Your ability to laugh at yourself, not always a strong point, will enable you to work your way through a difficult time this week. You're moving in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's not what you get that really matters this week, but what you give -- and there's no expiration date on generosity. Someone's waiting on you. (June 7-June 20) -- You may not be able to enjoy this time of year as you had hoped, but by making a few adjustments to your attitude, you can enjoy it in a new and more lasting way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You must have the basics in place as early as possible this week so that when the work really begins, you'll be able to make quick, steady progress. (July 8-July 22) -- An attempt to impress someone may quickly turn into a disappointment. Instead, dedicate yourself to doing the job you know you can do. All others will be pleased.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're likely to derive inspiration from the most unusual of places and situations this week. The results, though surprising, can surely win you many accolades. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll be amazed at the difference a single word can make as you strive to craft a statement in support of your personal agenda. Many such lessons are learned this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are willing to take certain risks this week, surely, but you must stop short of involving others unless you can guarantee their safety. Is that possible? (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will want to have eyes in the back of your head this week as you navigate a situation that has been the downfall of others in the past. Always be ready to act.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- When you feel yourself being weighed down by something you can't quite identify, you're likely to find solace and restoration in what happens at home. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The simple things have the greatest value this week, as you'll surely learn the hard way if you make the mistake of paying top dollar for an unnecessary extravagance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be attracted to something or someone who makes you feel relevant in a new way this week. It's important not to make too much of this. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time, at long last, to put a certain conflict behind you for good. Such petty thinking can only serve to aggravate a situation that needn't continue for a moment more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You know who's who and what's what this week, but still, you may have difficulty finding your place in the scheme of things. What is it you really want? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Though the week is likely to begin in such a manner that you have only questions, the answers can come quickly if you are willing to engage others in new ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The week will surely start on a high note, but if you work too hard to keep it there, you are likely to be disappointed. Let things develop organically. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- This is a good time to leave the big decisions to someone who is usually a follower, not a leader. You have what it takes to steer them in the right direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're not likely to win praise or results by taking potshots at anyone at this time. You must treat everyone in the manner you wish to be treated. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A family gathering reveals something you've long suspected, and you'll mostly be dealing with the issues that spring up as a result of this unexpected discovery this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may find that a decision made some time ago about this particular point is no longer applicable, so you must change your mind very quickly. (March 6-March 20) -- You can turn a disappointment into a genuine pleasure this week, but you must not insist on taking credit. The more you do behind the scenes, the better.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be impressed by someone who is doing things in a very different way, but this week you'll have good reason to stick to traditional methods. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll have to think quickly this week in order to avoid what's coming -- but you may find that some of what you're avoiding can actually serve you and yours quite well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Family matters will likely rise to the surface and demand attention this week -- and this means you must give them more than the usual lip service. (May 6-May 20) -- What a family member requests from you this week can surely be provided, but you'll want to be sure, as well, that your own needs and desires are being addressed as required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- By making a game out of some hard work, you can accomplish more this week than anyone might expect. Even the fun you have right now is serious business. (June 7-June 20) -- You're not about to get any guarantees from those around you this week, but when an offer of help comes your way, you will surely want to accept it. The stakes are high.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Traveling may take your mind off of certain troubles for a time this week, but it's likely they will be close behind you no matter where you go. (July 8-July 22) -- That which takes place in private is likely to be far more significant for you and those working with you this week than anything that puts on a public face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- No matter which side of a certain argument you find yourself, you'll want to take the opportunity to learn as much as you can about the other side, and quickly. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Whether you consider yourself "in" or "out," you'll surely want to find those who think and feel as you do about a key issue. Together, you can start a real movement.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What begins early this week may be put to an end before the weekend, but it's still worthy of your attention. What you learn serves you well very soon. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can do something this week that gives you a great deal of pride and satisfaction -- but it may be something you have to explain to others more than once.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can take one or two lessons from the past this week and use them to further a personal agenda. You're certainly more than a big fish in a small pond. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can face down almost any threat this week, and afterward, you'll be in a position to call the shots with more confidence -- and, ultimately, to better effect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll be able to do much this week to ensure that the light shines on everyone more brightly and with more warmth than before. Your promises mean much. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Something you've been trying successfully to avoid is likely to come to pass this week -- unless you and your allies can make a stand at just the right time. Take the lead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're likely to find this week that flight is not the answer to the problem you're facing, but rather to stand your ground is how you can get things done. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The effects of your efforts may be quite far-reaching this week. Some may not agree with your methods, but your motives are understood. Allies are ready to join you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- What happens day by day is likely to be undervalued by some, but not by you. You'll be ready to speak eloquently for yourself and others when asked to. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone close to you is willing to do almost anything to gain the advantage -- but what you do in return restores equilibrium.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The issue at hand this week is not one you can easily define, but you are aware of its importance -- and of the role you'll play in addressing it. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You are willing to do more than others this week in order to further your agenda, but take care you don't cross the line and do something you have criticized others for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be barred, at first, from doing what you have long planned, but a clever negotiation on your part clears the way -- and increases your freedom. (March 6-March 20) -- In trying to end a situation that has long disturbed you, you may be forced to take action that you would have avoided in the past. A new effort yields new results.