ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Self-assessment this week is likely to yield some surprising discoveries, and the more honest you are with yourself, the more you will gain in the process. (April 5-April 19) -- Something may not be working quite right this week, but with a few simple adjustments, you can get things back on track at least for the moments that are most important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You are interested in making some changes, some of which will be small and some large. Focus on those this week that will require the most planning. (May 6-May 20) -- Excitement this week can be derived from all manner of endeavors, even those that don't seem exciting at the outset. The level of your commitment can surely make all the difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will want to put yourself near the center of the action this week -- but not squarely in it. Be aware of what can go wrong without promoting negativity. (June 7-June 20) -- A minor mistake early in the week is likely to color all of your subsequent activities, though you can surely keep mistakes to a minimum after making that first one.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll get a great deal out of committing to a routine this week. This doesn't mean things have to be dull or mundane -- quite the opposite, in fact. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll begin the week confident that you know what's happening and why -- but unforeseen events may prove to be an issue. You'll have to react very quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You don't have to bend over backward this week to impress those who have called upon you. Do what you know how to do, and keep it as simple as you can. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- One or two jobs that you must perform this week can be tended to in ways that maximize your personal options -- and this can increase the enjoyment factor for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Not everyone will want to do what you are so willing to do this week, which can prove advantageous for you, but competition will come from somewhere. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to bring back to life this week that which seemed to have faded into memory. Not everyone will agree with your methods, but most will enjoy the results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have trouble deciding just which destination is best for you at this time, given all the various needs and desires you're currently entertaining. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The week is likely to unfold in an inconsistent fashion, but you don't have to be frustrated by this in any way. Simply adjust as you must as you progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Something you've not given much thought to lately is likely to begin taking a rather heavy toll this week, and only quick decisions can stave off a catastrophe. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The positive and negative may blend in unusual ways this week, and you must be sure to keep an eye on all developments that can prove definitive in some sense.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Simple skills can come in very handy this week as you address issues that are challenging only in the way they arise. You can fix much that is broken! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Finding a way around an obstacle may take up a good deal of thought this week, but you only have so much time to devote to devising a solution. Efficiency is key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll have the chance to renew an important commitment this week, and as a result, the trouble you saw on the horizon is not likely to come your way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Both domestic activities and professional projects will be affected by inner currents of which you are only now becoming aware. By week's end, you'll have a plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- That which is momentary will have you behaving out of character on more than one occasion this week -- and you may be criticized for these reactions. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The difference between "I can't" and "I won't" should become crystal clear to you this week -- and you will want to avoid thinking about things in absolute terms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Whatever you start as the week opens must be continued each and every day until it yields fruit. Creativity, flexibility and stamina may all be tested. (March 6-March 2) -- You are confident in your abilities, but it's your convictions that may be challenged this week by someone who spots in you a certain vulnerability. Be ready.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Digging into your own past will tell you much about how you got where you are, but that's about all. The secret to new progress still waits to be uncovered. (April 5-April 19) -- Highlight those endeavors that are connected somehow to other endeavors. Choices that lead to other possibilities are the best to make; don't limit yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can carry things over from last week with some success, but the time will come when you must focus on doing something new and different. Be ready. (May 6-May 20) -- Ideas about how to make things better will be tossed about all week long by those who are eager to make changes -- but you know that certain things must stay the same.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The feeling that you are being watched may not be easily shaken off this week, so why not use it to your advantage? It can, indeed, be quite motivating! (June 7-June 20) -- You may discover just in time that others are not going doing what you had expected them to do, so you must be willing to take certain unusual steps as a result.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are developing a taste for something that you regularly steered clear of in the past. What is changing, and how can those changes help you this week? (July 8-July 22) -- You may be called upon to make a stand this week in the face of considerable opposition -- but you know just what to say and how to say it to have the best possible impact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll want to be sure that your intentions do not conflict directly with those of a friend or partner, for this week, cooperation and collaboration are key. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You should receive help this week from someone who really knows how to give it, but you must be in the right frame of mind to receive it -- and use it productively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have trouble following a certain chain of events this week, but your understanding of what drives it will be essential. Pay attention to details. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You've been doing much to help another lately, but this week you are likely to realize that the time has come to step away for a while and see what happens.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Agreement is not the point this week, but rather discussion itself, and understanding another's point of view can help avoid several developing problems. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be surprised at how creative you feel this week, but take care you don't waste all that vision and energy! You can do what must be done -- and more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Putting your money where your mouth is this week will surely be a leap of faith -- and you'll likely have to do it more than once for full effectiveness. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The unusual is likely to keep you in the game this week, and you'll certainly want to explore all options once a door has been opened to you. Don't be bashful!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to go to some lengths this week to get people's attention, but take care you avoid doing anything that is downright deceptive in any way. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- There's likely to be little difference this week between the effort you put into a professional endeavor and that you apply to something that is purely personal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're going to have to watch the weather and other outside influences carefully this week, as you may have to alter your plans to fit changing trends. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find that others are not really ready to deal with the whole truth this week, so you must be willing to tread very lightly when dealing with a few hot-button topics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may not quite know what your expectations are as the week opens, but they will develop quickly as the days go by. You'll soon know what should happen. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may not be happy with the status quo this week, but what can you do to change things? You will have many hoops to jump through before alterations can take place.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You are eager to maximize your rewards this week, and you can do so -- but you'll also have to join forces with someone else and share some of your gains. (March 6-March 20) -- As the week opens you may struggle with priorities, but when you realize what others are doing, you'll know what you must do to remain competitive. Don't hold back!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Those with whom you share a great deal will rise to the occasion and lift you up this week. Your own efforts can seal the deal when work comes to an end. (April 5-April 19) -- You know how to follow the rules, but you also know how to bend them just enough so that they give you a greater advantage, and this week you'll do that quite often.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A long-standing problem is foremost in your mind throughout the week, and you should be able to come up with a creative solution that works perfectly! (May 6-May 20) -- You have a great deal going for you this week, but those doubts that you've had such a hard time shedding are likely to cause you some delays. Don't underestimate yourself!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Environmental influences aren't likely to give you what you want this week, but instead of fighting against the inevitable, why not go somewhere else? (June 7-June 20) -- You're tempted to go all in this week and challenge those you're up against by being unusually bold. This may be something of which you want to make a habit, possibly.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may spend a great deal of energy seeking a way out of a difficult situation -- but success will depend on your ability to ease up just at the right moment. (July 8-July 22) -- You're not likely to find what you want where you expect it to be, but you may not have the opportunity this week to search far and wide. That time will come -- soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A personal sacrifice is likely to pay off this week far more handsomely than you had hoped, thanks to someone who understands exactly what's at stake for you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble keeping others in line, but the resulting frustration must not be allowed to bleed over into other aspects of your week. Keep things compartmentalized.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not likely to be as strong-willed and confident this week as you have been in the recent past, but you'll find valuable help in an unusual place. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to put certain things off this week while you address issues that continue to upset the status quo. A creative approach can yield positive results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You won't be able to finish your own primary tasks this week until others have finished making their contributions to your efforts. Patience is a virtue! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to make it clear to those working with you this week that there are only a few certain ways to do what has to be done. You must insist on discipline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Now is not the time to be impatient with someone who is trying to learn from you. What you have to offer is complex and valuable; take necessary time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may discover this week that you have much more support than originally expected, but take care that you don't actually wind up with too much of a good thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're willing to put in the work necessary to become an expert at something few others can do, but your efforts may have to extend beyond this week. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can shower others with all that they want and need this week, but take care that you aren't neglecting yourself in the process. Balance is the key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A mismanaged conversation early in the week makes things difficult for you later on -- but you can make amends and move on quickly. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find it difficult to walk a straight and narrow path this week because of how many others are bending and breaking the rules. You needn't stoop to that kind of behavior!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- As you gravitate this week toward those who share your outlook and ambitions, you'll want to determine what sets you apart. That matters most right now! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Give others the time of day and they'll give it to you when you require it. This week, all manner of reciprocal arrangements can help you move ahead as planned.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- No one is likely to challenge you directly this week, but you can still fall from the No. 1 spot simply by making a few unforced errors. Stay focused! (March 6-March 20) -- You may sense that all week long someone is trying to reach you, but you cannot make the first move. You must be patient and let things develop in an organic fashion.