The coming week will test a great many individuals in ways that are both expected and unexpected. The result is likely to be that most will end up with a greater sense of themselves and what they are truly capable of -- though others may come up short and have to weather disappointment. In order to be in the first group, one must approach the coming challenges with a positive attitude and the awareness that nothing will be resolved immediately, and no goal may be reached on the first attempt. This means, of course, that one will have to go back and give it another try, perhaps again and again throughout the week -- and that's where fatigue begins to play a role. Succumbing to fatigue can mean the difference between success and failure.
Mistakes are sure to be made, but there are mistakes and there are mistakes! Those that are made honestly, in the process of learning and experimentation, can actually prove helpful in the long run. Those that are made because one's eyes are closed or because one assumes that success is assured can be quite costly and must be avoided.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Treat yourself well, and don't be tempted to take one step further than you must. Conserving energy is essential. (April 5-April 19) -- You're likely to be distracted as the week opens, but after a few days you should be able to focus squarely on what must be accomplished.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may think that you've been true to your word, but you must do at least one more thing for a friend or loved one. (May 6-May 20) -- Though there may be no genuine emergencies, you are likely to feel as though certain things must be done "right now" on several occasions.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may begin the week feeling uncertain and hesitant, but events transpire that give you a new dose of confidence and enthusiasm. (June 7-June 20) -- A quicker pace is required, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to each new development as it arises.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have trouble grappling with familiar issues that have assumed a new and increased importance. Instincts take you only so far. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be striving to uncover something that has been obscure for too long. The big picture gives you many important clues.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Just when you thought you could call a major project complete, someone throws a wrench in the works and requires you to rethink certain aspects. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You know how to collaborate quite effectively, but you're likely to want to go it alone for some reason.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to rely on an underling to fix a problem that has arisen because you were unable to see the forest for the trees! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The exploratory or experimental phase of a project is coming to an end. You must make certain concrete moves.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you wear, how you present yourself and the way you speak to others will all have a major impact on your success. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you have been making progress very quickly, but you know that you still have a long way to go.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your keen awareness of certain harsh realities will keep you from making plans or decisions that cannot pan out. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may require a dose of realism before you are able to progress as planned. Someone knows how to open your eyes to what lies ahead.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're looking forward to the way something will end, but there is much to tend to before the curtain falls. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to see things both realistically and idealistically will serve you well. You can make someone's dream come true.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Trust the substance of your message to carry you forward; you needn't add a great deal of embellishment. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be trying to advance yourself in a way that only seems to work against you. This complex phase passes soon.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You will be looking out for someone who has only recently kindled your affection. Things are changing from the inside out. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- In order to be heard, you must not only find the right time to express yourself, but choose just the right words as well.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be making daily adjustments to an important project all week long. Someone you look up to provides encouragement. (March 6-March 20) -- No one is likely to stand in your way, but you may find yourself unable to move forward as you had planned.