ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Interaction this week with someone who is usually only marginally involved in your affairs is likely to be much more intense than usual. Prepare yourself. (April 5-April 19) -- A shining example of all that you admire can teach you much more than usual this week if you're willing to look more closely and examine it for any discernable flaws.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Unusual environmental influences have you doing things that seem to work against the plan you've made for the week but, in fact, they are necessary to success. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is the time for you to send a very clear message to all those with whom you have plans in the coming weeks. Communication right now is likely to be most effective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may come perilously close to doing irreparable damage to a relationship this week simply by saying the wrong things at the wrong times. You must be more willing to think about what you have to say than usual. (June 7-June 20) -- A gravitational pull has you and a rival come much closer together this week, and the result is likely to be a whirlwind of creativity that dramatically benefits both parties.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be shocked into doing something you would normally not do this week -- but in the aftermath, you should be able to undo any damage done. (July 8-July 22) -- That which seemed certain is actually going to be much more of a crapshoot this week, and you'll be forced to roll the dice even when you know your odds are very slim.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Someone you know only marginally is likely to come through for you this week -- and perhaps at the very last minute. You'll be grateful, and you must show it. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Something you've waited a long time for is likely to happen this week, but in a manner that defies immediate recognition. In time, you'll know what's going on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The errors you make this week may be minor, but those made by an associate are likely to require a good deal of attention. More training is necessary. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've been far too critical of yourself lately, and this week you'll have the chance to reward yourself for a series of good deeds -- if you choose to recognize them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are trying to figure out just what a certain situation means to you, but this week another's demands on your time may get in the way for a while. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are far more capable of doing what must be done this week than anyone else in your inner circle -- and they will come to depend upon your willingness to step up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must not let your attention be diverted from the important issues you are facing this week. Take the time to assess each new development before responding. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may think that you're ready to go this week, but you've skipped a few steps in your preparation and you must go back and revisit them before getting started.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A reunion may prove much more meaningful to you than it does for others. The decisions you make in its wake will surely surprise all involved. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's the little things that will have the biggest impacts this week, especially since you will find yourself playing a role you did not set out to play. Make adjustments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be waiting for a very specific message from a certain someone throughout much of the week, and when it comes, you'll know precisely what to do. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll know when you must swing into action this week, and it will likely be none too soon. Others have waited quite a while to see what you'd do under certain circumstances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself going from place to place doing this and that throughout the week, but it's all likely to add up to much more than mere busywork. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll know where someone else's limits are this week, but are you aware of your own? You must take a conservative approach and not extend yourself too far.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're going to have to make a few on-the-spot adjustments this week in order to ensure that any planned adjustments have the desired effect. Be vigilant. (March 6-March 20) -- Indicators may be misleading you at this time. You must be willing to check and double-check anything that has you moving in an unfamiliar direction for any reason.

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.