The coming week will present challenging situations to most individuals, ones that require depth of feeling, a comprehensive understanding of human nature and a willingness to take an uncommon path in order to progress and ultimately succeed in the face of personal difficulties and long odds. These situations can be divided into two distinct types: Some will be completely unexpected and will seem to arise as if out of nowhere, while others have been brewing for some time outside the realm of possible human intervention. Both will demand a kind of emotional fortitude that is quite rare, but anyone wishing to make the best of this complicated time will surely have to stand strong despite rough emotional currents.
Some may want to face primary difficulties entirely on their own -- and there is much to be admired in that decision, though it is not one that everyone should make. Those who decide to employ strength in numbers will surely have nothing to be ashamed of, though care must be taken not to endanger others unnecessarily.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Though you are not trying to do so intentionally, you can have others feeling quite envious of you. What's really going on? (April 5-April 19) -- You are waiting for one phase to give way to another before starting something new. This is a wise approach, though not everyone is likely to cooperate.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Someone you know and admire may play a much more significant role than usual in your affairs. Changes will have to be made. (May 6-May 20) -- You may have to look very far afield to discover just where you really belong. Though it may come as a surprise, it can also be quite satisfying.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The harder you look for that missing piece of the puzzle, the more stubbornly it will remain obscured. Let it reveal itself to you. (June 7-June 20) -- You cannot let a single disappointment keep you from pursuing your dreams. You'll have the chance to prove something important to yourself.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You don't want to find yourself doing anything in a clandestine manner. It's important to keep everything aboveboard. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have to pay attention to every small detail. This can be trying, but with practice you'll engage your instincts on a new and higher level.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must give yourself what you most need, as you won't be able to rely on others for that kind of satisfaction. You are your No. 1 priority! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll receive important news as it breaks, but what you should do with it may not be immediately apparent every step of the way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may not have the time to give others what they have been asking for until you dispense with a certain piece of personal business. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your expertise in a certain key area is widely recognized, but you may not benefit as expected without putting up something of a fight.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There will be much for you to navigate, and trying to do so on your own would be the unwise choice. Don't deceive yourself! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to come up against someone whose experience gives him or her the edge, but your progress can still be quite remarkable.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may not see things as clearly as usual as the week opens, but events will stack up in such a way that your perspective is vastly improved. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will want others to know that you care -- not just now, but always. At the moment, however, getting the word out is the most important thing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Decisions will be made regarding your future, and you'll surely want to be in on them so that your desires are taken into consideration. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be dancing on the edge of an emotional precipice all week long. Be careful when dealing with friends and loved ones who expect much from you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are perhaps overly concerned with your image. Focus more on what you have to do, not on how you look doing it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can demonstrate to a loved one just how far you are willing to go to support his or her private agenda -- but there are still some things you simply cannot do.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are waiting for a sign to tell you what you must do, but it's not likely to appear until you have narrowed down your choices. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Others are drawn to you because you refuse to be thrown off balance by even the most surprising events. Your easy calm is one of your most attractive traits!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your usual methods may not be enough to get things done that have to be done right away. Borrow from someone who has been successful in the past. (March 6-March 20) -- You're likely to get just what you want, but it may take a form that you don't recognize at first. Other surprises are in store, as well.