The coming week is likely to be measured, by most individuals, according to a scale that means something only to the person doing the measuring -- which means, of course, that those who believe in the adage "to each his own" will certainly find a great deal to enjoy or be encouraged by during this rather swift seven days. And swift it will almost certainly be to nearly everyone, as there is likely to be more to do than one might dare to schedule ahead of time.
Some may argue that what really counts is not the what but the how -- in other words, progress will not be a matter of absolutes, but of degrees. The truth of this will likely be on display this week.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Doing something before it's time -- or after -- isn't likely to get you far this week. Watch the clock and stick to your schedule as much as you can. (April 5-April 19) -- You may experience difficulty trying to wrest control of a situation from someone else this week, but you may also soon discover that it's actually in good hands.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you usually tend to early in the week may have to wait until later on, and that's not going to make it any easier. Be ready to put in some effort. (May 6-May 20) -- You may question the wisdom of someone else's instructions all week long, but until you're in a position to speak up without impunity, it will be best to hold your tongue.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your interpretation of events this week may be frowned upon by many, but give it time and more and more are likely to adopt your way of seeing things. (June 7-June 20) -- You are likely to stumble somewhat as you step off the blocks this week, but you can recover your usual poise quickly and cross the finish line first -- beating the odds.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You have a good deal of know-how to apply to a given situation that will prevail throughout much of the week, but it's what you learn that makes the difference. (July 8-July 22) -- Things may not work precisely as designed this week, but your talent for improvisation should make that a moot point in most situations that you make turn out quite well.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may encounter a great deal of sound and fury this week, but even the loudest of those around you will have little effect on your personal success story. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone may consider you a "downer" as the week opens, but it's no fault of yours that things are as they are. A simple attitude adjustment can do the trick at this time.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may find yourself yearning for something that has been out of reach for quite some time. Focus not on what has been lost but what you've recently gained. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend or partner may have to communicate with each other in code this week if you're going to avoid the kind of trouble that plagues others all around you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can shower those in your inner circle with all manner of good things this week, and together you'll be able to tackle a surprising challenge. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Nothing is likely to be interesting enough to pull you off balance or away from a path you have chosen for yourself this week. This doesn't mean other things won't be interesting.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The harder you choose to work this week, the greater the rewards -- but the secret is in the choice itself, which reflects the most positive of attitudes. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The disparity between what you know to be true and what another believes is likely to be on full display this week, but that won't necessarily win you any more support.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- While others find themselves stumped by a pattern of circumstances this week, you'll try another tack entirely and make your way swiftly. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't fear the winds of change this week. Rather, you can take advantage of them and navigate with great skill past a number of challenges expected and unexpected.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may think that you're doing someone else a favor this week by demanding fealty to authority, but a rebellious stance may actually be best. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are full of words to the wise, but this week it is likely you who can learn from another. Someone from your past is likely to reappear as a role model -- at least temporarily.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may discover, just in time this week, that you've essentially trapped yourself in a narrow view of what is happening around you. Loosen it up some. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- What works for you as the week opens is likely to continue being effective for many days, but then you may have to adopt a new tactic when circumstances change without warning.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're not about to shrink in the face of personal danger this week, and this will prove quite encouraging to others. Some may well belong on your team. (March 6-March 20) -- It's not what happens to you that is most important this week, but rather how you react when you are in the midst of it. You can prove to be a model of rationality and calm.