ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are likely to realize, perhaps halfway through the week, that a situation that has been forced upon you is actually beneficial -- for now at least. (April 5-April 19) -- You must be sure to get enough rest and nourish both your body and your mind this week. An emotional situation must not be allowed to get the better of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- While others may be wondering what is expected of them, you'll know very well what you should do -- but that's not the same as doing it. Get started early! (May 6-May 20) -- You are confident that you can meet your responsibilities this week, but will it be possible for you to take on more? A new situation tests you in an unusual way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Whether or not you are comfortable with the way things are around you this week, you must move forward -- or concede defeat. Hard work gets the job done. (June 7-June 20) -- Something about a plan you've been making doesn't sound quite right to you or to others. Perhaps a central issue has yet to be addressed? Leave no stone unturned!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be comfortable with your current situation, but not everyone close to you is as willing to relax as you are. You can do much to win them over in time. (July 8-July 22) -- What is it that you object to about the circumstances in which you find yourself this week? Answer that question honestly, and you'll be well on the way to success.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be the recipient of messages you cannot decipher this week. Take advantage of all assistance, and trust those who claim to know what's going on. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you have planned may require several short trips this week and at least one long one. Be sure you know how to get where you're going -- and how to get back!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can make all the difference for a certain someone when it comes to getting the most out of a difficult situation. As a role model, you will be exemplary. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You feel the winds of change beginning to blow at this time, but take care you don't react prematurely. You must deal in specifics, not generalities, all week long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You won't want to lose sight of what you're really after this week. Others may not understand your true motives, but you're not about to be derailed. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're moving in the right direction, but this week changes may have to be made as you are separated from a longtime partner -- temporarily. You make a key discovery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The more you try to accomplish, the more you may drift from your own emotional center. You needn't take on more than you are comfortable with, surely. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- There are certain rules you must follow this week, but some you can bend or even break -- especially if you are creative in the way you reveal your doings to others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What goes on in and around the home this week teaches you much about things you've not given much thought to recently. A change of mind may result. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You must take care that preoccupation with certain activities doesn't keep you from answering someone else's call for help. Be aware of what goes on around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to do more than keep yourself in control this week; it may be your turn to keep a certain rival in your sights and "in check" if possible. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- How you do a thing will be just as important as getting it done, so you mustn't do anything that is likely to attract criticism -- or doubt. Your reputation may be at stake.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are eager for more of what you've very much enjoyed over the past few weeks -- but is it available and, if so, where? A search is likely in order. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you don't send any wrong messages this week as you try to communicate in code. When all is said and done, you may choose to be open and direct.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will surely have much to be grateful for this week, which will become clear when you compare your situation to the one others find themselves in. (March 6-March 20) -- You can be comfortable either calling the shots or following orders this week -- but you cannot do both at the same time without risking your own progress, and someone else's too.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There was a time when you perhaps considered emulating a certain someone because of an emotional attachment; this week's events tell you otherwise. (April 4-April 19) -- You may be forced into a situation that you would try to avoid under normal circumstances. The week may be difficult for this reason, but you can uncover opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble following instructions to the letter this week, due to a nagging feeling that something isn't quite right. Explore further and freely. (May 6-May 20) -- This week begins on a note of high expectancy, and you can ensure that everything pays off if you are where you're supposed to be on time and ready to participate fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can help yourself by helping others this week. This may seem counterintuitive at first, but by following the trail of opportunity, you'll see it makes sense! (June 7-June 20) -- The more you check in with a distant ally this week, the more you'll feel on top of everything that goes on, expected or unexpected. You may enjoy something special.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be tempted to put a stop to something that has been the source of only minimal gain and enjoyment recently -- but this isn't the week for such a change. (July 7-July 22) -- You will have more than one chance this week to assert yourself and celebrate your autonomy. Take care, however, that you aren't giving anyone the wrong impression.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to get away from where things are too busy for you more than once this week. Such escapes needn't be secretive; make them openly and be rewarded. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Overt aggression may not get you the results you will be hoping for this week; try a more sensitive, subtle approach. Suggestions are more effective than outright demands.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must work to achieve more efficiency this week and drop anything that appears to be holding you back needlessly. Forward motion must be maintained. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can address many responsibilities this week in a far more creative manner this week -- and one that yields far more productivity than usual. Set concrete goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- If practice has made perfect in the past, then that precedent should bolster your confidence as you focus on learning something new this week. Keep trying! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A change in the basic pattern of your week needn't be cause for frustration this week. You can navigate any such changes with ease by maintaining a positive mindset.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to give yourself ample opportunity this week to get used to something that has been thrust upon you as a result of changing expectations. (Nov. 8-Nov. 12) -- Changing circumstances allow you to experience things in new ways this week -- which, in turn, can increase your enthusiasm about something you soon must do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Whether you are returning from some time away or heading off on a journey, you'll want to have all your ducks in a row -- which may take most of the week! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Sharing something from another's experience will have you realize that there's much you borrow throughout the week to ensure that you continue making personal progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your primary purpose this week may be derailed for a time -- but anyone working against you will soon learn you don't let things stay derailed for long. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone may ask something of you this week that you're not willing to give at first. Some soul-searching reveals the reason, and you may change your mind later on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll be reminded just how much more important the process is to you right now than is any possible result -- but that won't be the case indefinitely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel shackled by circumstances early in the week until you discover a way to free yourself from any such unfair restrictions now and in the future. Be patient!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be frustrated by another's unwillingness to follow instructions. This week, however, you are perhaps meant to do some things on your own. (March 6-March 20) -- You might have expected to be jealous of another's good fortune, but time spent together this week reveals a pleasant surprise: You are, in fact, happy and proud!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The tools you usually use to get something done may not be available to you this week until it's too late. Some clever improvisation can save the day. (April 5-April 19) -- You understand the risks inherent in what you have planned this week, but you may not be considering how they may affect others. This is something to approach with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A journey is simple to imagine, but when you get on the road, you may realize there's more to it than you had anticipated. Fortunately, you're well prepared. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll feel the pull that someone is exerting, especially early in the week, but you should be able to mount effective resistance. There's no reason to go down that path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must pay attention to all that goes on around you this week if you're to enjoy the maximum possible payoff. Miss even a little, and you'll make far less. (June 7-June 20) -- An open and honest talk with someone whose thinking is significantly different from your own can result in a compromise that pays off handsomely as the week comes to a close.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more you know about your immediate environment, the more you can accomplish this week -- because you'll be able to anticipate events that affect you most. (July 8-July 22) -- Information you receive throughout the week can certainly be trusted, but is it enough? You're going to want to mount an aggressive investigation of your own, no doubt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Someone who knows you quite well can provide you with the tools you need to face a coming challenge, but your confidence needs a boost as well. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not be showered with accolades this week, but the praise you get will be enough to energize you as you face a new challenge. Share your methods with others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll have the chance to renew your commitment to something that brings you consistent gains -- but this week's efforts may be a bit more complicated than usual. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A partner likely has a new idea to offer, but you're going to have to have the proper mindset in order to hear it and assess it honestly. You must make time for this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- From the professional to the recreational, your endeavors this week are likely to have more of an immediate impact than usual. Lean into the positive ones. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be resistant to someone else's offer of a compromise during the first few days of the week, but soon you'll see the wisdom of coming together to reach most goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your view of the week ahead may be somewhat skewed as a result of unrealistic expectations. These can be amended just in time, raising your odds of success. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to find yourself invited into a new work group this week, and what you have to offer is more than just a fresh perspective. Your skills can really pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be seeking a way to avoid what is to come this week -- but you're seeing things in a negative light unnecessarily. An objective view serves everyone well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Once you've decided to take part in something new this week, you'll be in it for the duration, so don't even think you can back out when the going gets tough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take care that you don't confuse those around you this week by changing your mind about something that seems straightforward. You must stay the course. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive news that sets you off down a path you had not anticipated. This will be good for you, as you'll be compelled to deal with a few key personal issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You mustn't let someone else's unwillingness about something affect your enthusiasm. You're on the right path, and what you do this week can score big. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's time to start making specific, detailed plans about something that is no longer simply theoretical. It's going to happen, and you must be ready to captain the ship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The arrival of someone who can take the pressure off is more than welcome this week, but this person may raise unexpected issues that cannot be ignored. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is not the time to put off what begs to be done right now. Any procrastination -- for any reason -- can prove dangerous to your endeavors and the cause you've embraced.