ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It'll be up to you to turn a harsh reality into something better -- something soothing, even healing. It's all a matter of perspective, and yours is golden. (April 5-April 19) -- Don't give in to the kind of criticism that is sure to come your way this week. Stay the course and know that what you do will surely pay off when the time comes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There's no guarantee that what you choose to do this week, though somewhat unusual and certainly novel, will have the desired effect. Do it anyway. (May 6-May 20) -- Take care that you don't reach so far this week that you pull yourself off balance. You must be realistic -- but within that reality, let your imagination do its work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll be on the move this week, and others will have to work to keep up with you or get left behind. What you intend is far more generous than anyone knows. (June 7-June 20) -- You needn't fear the unfamiliar territory toward which you are headed. You can discover opportunities for trying new things while exploring your surroundings this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more you try to do things a certain way this week, the more mistakes you're likely to make. Follow your instincts and do what genuinely feels good. (July 8-July 22) -- The work you do this week will begin to pay off handsomely next week, and those who have similar responsibilities may choose to copy your methods. Let them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Yes, rainbows are only optical illusions, but you should be able to cling to all that they mean -- and all that they portend -- by remaining hopeful this week. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to psych yourself up for something that's going to be quite taxing this week, but you know you have to go through it for the benefit of all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to double down on something you believe this week in order to make headway while others take opposing views. No one said it would be easy. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to complete something this week that has a lasting effect on others -- but you cannot be in so much of a hurry that you neglect certain key realities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- No matter where you apply yourself most this week, you'll see your efforts through a different lens -- perhaps one that is clearer than ever before. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're concerned with something that involves many more people than just yourself and your family. You may have to travel to get something off the ground.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You cannot afford to let yourself become entangled in an issue that did not, at the outset, involve you. Steer clear and focus on your work. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- This week may, in some ways, feel very much like last week -- except that your own awareness and perception are much keener now, and their direct benefits are considerable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You cannot move forward today without getting certain things out of your way -- but they are firmly implanted and require time and skill to extract. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What happens peripherally this week is likely to affect you more and more with each passing day. You come to understand that you are more in control than you knew.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be carrying a very heavy emotional burden at this time, and all week long you'll be seeking a way to lessen it. That method is close at hand. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A key lesson is learned this week -- and just in time. What happens subsequently is sure to surprise those in charge and give you a boost you've long anticipated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll have to pick up this week where you left off last week -- or the week before. You must also be more tolerant of another's vulnerability. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A big issue is likely to arise this week before you know it and engulf your entire family. It'll be your job to part the waters when you have the chance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not be able to do that which you know is best this week, but doing your best will be good enough -- at least until you recognize a new opportunity. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be dealing in nonsense this week until -- bang! -- you are struck with a seemingly random thought that gives your remaining endeavors genuine meaning and import.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You and a supposed enemy have proven that you can coexist, but it may be more difficult than usual this week as you are both after the very same thing. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to dig much deeper than expected this week to come up with the answers to questions being asked of you by those who will soon be depending on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You receive a warning that you should be able to ignore once you've reached a comfortable operating speed. Before that, you'll have to take precautions. (May 6-May 20) -- The week unfolds very much as expected until you suddenly realize it's not your expectations that are being met. You're going to have to make a chance -- and make it soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will have plenty to think about this week as you try to figure out how someone else's behavior has been affecting your own. Try looking in the mirror. (June 7-June 20) -- A surprise development has you moving along at a much quicker pace this week than you had anticipated. You may not think you're ready for this, but others know you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You must take those seriously this week who come to you for help. You may not think your assistance will be of value, but that doesn't matter to them. (July 8-July 22) -- You've got plenty of gas in the tank after a very busy few weeks, so you shouldn't have to say "no" to any of the people you're working with or for. Keep it up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are anticipating an anniversary that will likely have you reliving certain feelings that you wish you could get over completely -- but it's not yet the time. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The closer you and a rival get to the finish line this week, the more you'll realize that collaboration is possible -- next time. You're out to win this particular race!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be focused so squarely on financial realities this week that you overlook a rare opportunity that may only come around once. This can be avoided. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to teach someone a lesson that you learned some time ago. You'll have at least three solid opportunities to show them how it's done this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- An unexpected change in itinerary is likely to complicate matters for you later in the week. You'll have time to iron out any major wrinkles. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you're not being fooled this week by someone presenting a false front to you and others. If you think something is not right, by all means, act accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll feel yourself being pulled in a direction you did not originally mean to go -- but where you end up this week is partially due to fate. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Regardless of what you've told others you'll do this week, your output may be quite different from what is expected. A creative approach leads to a valuable discovery.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are eager to get in touch with someone recognized for both status and expertise -- but reputation isn't everything. Are you truly compatible? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll have a good time indulging in at least one old pleasure this week, but when the time comes to move on and focus on present concerns, there can be no argument.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take care that while attending to business to which there seems no end you take care of yourself physically, emotionally and by all means mentally. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Something new has you wishing that more than just that were just as exciting. Things can satisfy your desire for adventure this week, but you must play by the rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to rub elbows with many individuals this week to get your plans up and running, but never fear: Little will be asked of you in return. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're seeing things with unusual clarity, and though the week may throw you a number of curves, you should be able to hit the ball out of the park every time -- almost.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Whether close up or at a distance, you should be able to recognize what's in front of you without employing any guesswork this week. Share what you know. (March 6-March 20) -- You are likely to discover that someone you've known only a short while has more in common with you than any conversation has yet revealed. Reach out this week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can recover from almost any setback this week, provided you keep your head in the game and your eyes on the prize. A rocky start is perfectly normal. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be counting the days or hours until you are finished with a certain project, but you know that you'll still carry on in a similar fashion even when it's done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You will want to attack a certain set of tasks this week with tremendous resolve, as there will come a time when you must put them aside temporarily. (May 6-May 20) -- Distractions abound this week, but none should pull you so far off your game that you are unable to score an important personal victory. A close competitor inspires you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- That which is foreign to you is likely to attract you this week in a way that such things haven't in the past. This is indicative of an important shift. (June 7-June 20) -- When all is said and done this week, you'll be able to look back and claim, with no small amount of pride, that you did all that you had promised to -- and more.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not understand fully just what is possible for you and a loved one this week, but you won't want to miss out on what happens when you share the load. (July 8-July 22) -- You can do wonderful things with and for your name this week, as people pay close attention to all that you are trying to do. Your reputation will soon be secure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You won't want to be distracting yourself all week long by looking at the clock, so be sure you establish a workable and constant pace as soon as you can. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you have going for you this week is not likely to be lost on your competitors, who surely realize that you will be in a position to claim victory remarkably quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You don't want to be tripped up today by the shifting sands of an unstable agenda. It may be time for you to sever certain ties and go your own way. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not be understood by everyone you encounter this week, but the more you try to make yourself clear, the cloudier issues may be. It's easy -- don't try so hard!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you have to accomplish this week is going to test you in ways that are familiar on one hand but harder than expected on the other. You'll pass, surely. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you respect other people's time and energy this week. You don't want to be a flake and miss meetings you've scheduled or phone calls you know you must take.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- All it may take for you to do the kind of work that will make you proud and please those in charge is to change where you work as many times as you can. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Your environment will have a lasting impact not only on what you do this week, but also on how you feel about it -- especially those things that are actually completed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you share with another this week will prove all the more valuable because it will belong to both of you, not just one. This sets a positive trend. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Whether you shout or speak in hushed tones, what you say will be far more important than how you say it -- but be reasonable and deliver information proportionally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You can spend a good deal of time waiting for things to come to you this week, or you can get up, get moving and go get 'em. You know which is the right choice! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Touch base as often as you can with someone who has partnered with you in the past. You may not be able to work together, but you can assist each other from a distance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Someone colorful is likely to appear in your life quite by surprise this week, and you'll be inspired to try something not at all in your comfort zone. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't add to that vessel which is clearly full enough. This week, take care to do only what you have to do to get the results you're after; don't overdo it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will want to focus separately on the craft of what you are doing this week, and the art involved in doing it. Both are essential, side by side. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll have plenty of information to give to others this week, but it's the information you gather for yourself that will prove most important. Be ready to receive it.