ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your week opens on a note of expectation that requires a good deal of patience. What you're waiting for can make the difference between success and failure. (April 5-April 19) -- You're not feeling very much in the swing of things this week, but someone close to you will actually validate your feelings. You don't have to feel left out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself playing with fire toward midweek after allowing yourself to be pulled into a rather hectic, hazardous situation. Keep your head. (May 6-May 20) -- You may require the assistance of someone who is not usually involved in your affairs. The situation you're in requires a new way of thinking, which can be provided.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have trouble believing that things are going as well as they are -- so be careful. At times like this, you tend to get in your own way. Don't do that. (June 7-June 20) -- Following another's guidance is one way to navigate a situation that seems more complex than it has to be. In this situation, your perception is tantamount to reality.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may begin the week with little hope of progress, but even the most minute movement in the right direction can inspire you to do more than expected. (July 8-July 22) -- You may think that things are reverting to how they were some time ago, which frightens you, but it's only the result of a slightly skewed perception that won't last.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're feeling capable and on the ball this week, but a rival threatens to derail you. This can be avoided if you remember what you're trying to accomplish. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your sense of entitlement is likely to cause problems this week, for you're not about to get something for nothing. You know how to do what you're required to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Others may wonder at your slow and deliberate pace this week, but you know that you can avoid a certain self-made problem by progressing in this measured way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have a lot of questions this week, but you needn't be afraid of them -- or of the answers, either. It's information you need, and you'll get it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Pay attention to what the people around you are doing this week and you'll come to understand even better why you do things the way you do. Keep it up. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're in the mood to be entertained, and you can find your share of very good amusement in a most unusual of venues. Very soon you may want to take part yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may think that you're not cut out for the kinds of things you are expected to do this week, but you're selling yourself short. You can do it all! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are ready and more than willing to do for another what has been done for you in the past. Throughout the week your teaching methods are likely to change somewhat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to want to showcase certain skills this week, but you'll have to work hard to create a situation in which those skills are truly useful. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must do all you can to avoid being chosen to lead others in an endeavor that you firmly believe is a no-win situation. There are people you can talk to, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're eager to collaborate with someone who understands both your methods and your motives, and it's likely you know precisely who this person is already. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not be quite as enthusiastic about a certain turn of events as some others, but almost by definition it means you'll be more realistic -- and that's beneficial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may surprise yourself this week by venturing into something you would have avoided even a week or two ago. This reflects an important change in attitude. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be dealing with someone else's erroneous assertion that others are assuming is true. You must be willing to speak truth to power to get folks back on track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have questions as the week opens that can be answered only by someone in exactly your predicament, but is there such a person? You may be on your own. (March 6-March 23) -- Your timely intervention this week can prove the unlikely deliverance of someone who has been going down the wrong path for a while. You know what's happening.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You're in a position to give another permission to do what has to be done or stand in the way of progress. Which you do depends in large part on the rules. (April 5-April 19) -- A seemingly shocking turn of events early in the week has you doing something you would normally not do, but later on, you can easily get back to what you do best.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to watch the clock very closely as the week begins and for several days after, just to make sure your timing works with what is going on around you. (May 6-May 20) -- What you do by rote this week will yield predictable results, but what you do in a moment of inspiration may alter your course permanently -- and this is a good thing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You receive news of an old friend that has you going down memory lane -- but take care as the week progresses that you don't get lost in your own nostalgia. (June 7-June 20) -- Arrangements for the week will have to be made swiftly when the opportunity arises -- or you must be ready to improvise your way out of a situation you could have avoided.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll have a decision to make that pits your taste against financial realities. Whichever you choose is sure to affect you throughout the week. (July 8-July 22) -- If what you want is available to you as the week opens, go for it -- but if it's still out of arm's reach, you'll want to pursue an alternative for a few days at least.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Gather a team to face the biggest challenge this week -- or choose not to face it at all. This particular situation leaves you no other viable options. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're establishing a pattern of behavior that you recognize as being harmful in some respects. It's not too late to change course and opt for what is beneficial this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- What a mentor teaches you this week is sure to boost your morale, but what is more important is that you will have what you need to further your own agenda. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll feel drawn to someone this week who seems very unlike the kinds of people to whom you are normally attracted, but there is nothing normal about this situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your ability to get along with almost anyone will certainly serve you well this week, but then you'll be in need of some downtime -- which you must take. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to deal with certain desires in a direct and uncomplicated way this week -- or learn to deal with the disadvantages that come from indulging in them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must be very clear about what you expect from others this week and about what they expect from you in return. You cannot just wing it. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A little bragging as the week opens can actually do you good, but you must know when to knock it off if those benefits are going to last. Don't rub others the wrong way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What used to be very easy for you may, this week, surprise you with a certain challenge that seems to be out of proportion to your needs right now. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week to work on the basics, whether that involves communication, travel or money management. If things get complicated, they can prove dangerous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not have planned to address anything new or unusual this week, but you have the opportunity to make an unfamiliar activity pay off handsomely. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Think ahead and consider what you have to do to be ready for something you anticipate happening some weeks from now. This week's activities can make all the difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Now is no time to share your negative feelings with others. Go about your business this week, as much as possible, without any hint of discontent. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll have at least two others under your care this week, officially or unofficially, and one will surely make good use of your instruction, while the other may not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's a long way down -- but there's nothing you can do about that this week. You can, however, trick yourself into dealing with it productively. (March 6-March 20) -- If you can make a game out of that which others call hard work, you will have the advantage this week. Enjoyment can be had doing almost anything at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Is this really the time to put your plans on hold? True, there are other things that will take up some time, but think twice before abandoning a project. (April 5-April 19) -- You can accomplish something that will not only bring you some recognition -- and rewards, perhaps -- but it will also give you a chance to explore a few new opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Both dreamers and doers will find that the week has something in store for them -- but where does that leave you? Be sure you have your feet on the ground. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone is more than interested in what makes you tick, but you are far more likely to avoid such personal probes than to encourage them -- until you have more details.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll have a chance this week to dig much deeper than usual and come up with at least a portion of the treasure you've actually hoped for in recent weeks. (June 7-June 20) -- Try as you might, you'll be unable this week to avoid what's coming. You can try to negotiate and better your position, but confidence and a solid stance are essential.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can do much to keep a friend or loved one from sinking into an emotional quagmire that was self-made. You're certainly familiar with such phenomena. (July 8-July 22) -- You can hope for a miracle or you can work with what you have available to you today to ensure that the situation you reject this week will not come back to haunt you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's a good time to acknowledge what you and an old friend had between you. Even if you cannot revive the relationship, you can surely appreciate what it was. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A friend is likely to become a rival for a time this week, and you'll both learn something important as a result. You're going to have to be the generous one, however!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The more you think about the people around you, the more able you'll be to do what they require in order to enjoy what lies in store for all of you. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A chance encounter changes things for the better this week, but it will be up to you, all alone, to do what is necessary to keep things going in the same positive way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You have so much going for you this week that your closest rivals are considering conceding even before a competition gets underway -- but can this last? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- As news is passed from one to another throughout the week, you'll find yourself in charge of shaping overall reaction of your group of friends. Sensitivity is key.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have more of a burden to carry this week than you had foreseen, but you can do it, surely. No one is likely to stand in your way at this time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Breaking things down into their smallest component parts will be essential this week to understand the larger issues you're facing. You must study the nitty-gritty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You know what's best for you, but what's best for those near you? That's the question you may be charged with answering before the week is out. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to see through smokescreens and assess the truth of a situation will surely serve you well all week long -- and a competitor will tip their hat to you, surely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You mustn't sit back and let the stars take too much control of your life this week. They can influence you, surely, but you must be in the driver's seat. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A brief and seemingly innocuous message almost passes you by this week, but when it does land in your inbox, you'll want to think very carefully before responding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll show a soft spot this week to those nearest you, and though you and they will be surprised, it can result in a very nice turn of events. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- If you find yourself farther from home than intended this week, you can and must stay in touch with someone who has been feeding you important information along your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may get some news early in the week that can be used to salvage a relationship that has been ignored or overlooked recently. It's time to reach out. (March 6-March 20) -- Your dreams are as valid and valuable as anyone else's, and this is surely a good time to pursue them. What you can visualize, you can very likely make real this week.