The coming week is likely to usher in a period of heightened activity in virtually all professional venues, but especially those that require an ability to devise strategies that are heretofore unimagined. Those who work tirelessly on projects in positions labeled "middle management" have quite a week in store, as they are likely to find that their risk levels increase -- but with the potential of greater rewards. Nothing should be pushed through without careful thought this week, however. Those who take the careless route may find themselves watching rivals enjoying gains that should have been theirs by rights.
Questions yield answers that are likely to send the curious down unexpected paths. The journey from query to reply can prove quite enjoyable for some, but others may discover that to learn a necessary thing or two requires a willingness to admit they don't know it all, and that can be difficult!
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do much to prevent a current divide from becoming even wider this week. Others will appreciate your "bipartisan" approach. (April 5-April 19) -- You must resist the temptation this week to talk of an "enemy" of any kind. You can afford to look upon all others with more tolerance than is your habit.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can enjoy a rather dominant position during the first part of the week, but later on a partner will surprise you with a reversal. (May 6-May 20) -- How you influence others is likely to change dramatically this week. This may be as much about style as substance -- but this may remain a secret for a time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You agree that moderation is the key to success -- on most occasions. This week, however, you're likely to give in to overindulgence. (June 7-June 20) -- You have a friend to thank for the new wave of achievement you may enjoy this week. Don't leave him or her behind as you bask in your newfound success.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Now is no time for you to sit out and let others call the shots; you'll want your voice to be heard -- and what you say can make a difference. (July 8-July 22) -- You like a great deal of the same things as a Leo or Virgo native who will be sharing certain portions of your life this week; focus on "togetherness."
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can assist in a transfer of information that really makes a difference for those who have found themselves down and out recently. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- How you wield power is likely to become a major issue this week; some are not willing to let you do things the way you always have -- or have always wanted to.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can reign supreme this week after others acknowledge that you are more capable than others to do what really needs to be done. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to avoid small talk, distractions and other claptrap this week; stick to what really matters and do the things that make you feel capable.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're ready to take on more responsibility, but before you do so you're going to have to persuade someone whose resistance is nothing new. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have a choice this week: You can continue to be upset about a recent turn of events, or you can figure out a way to use it to your distinct advantage.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Watch someone else go about his or her business and you'll learn a great deal about how to avoid the kinds of pitfalls that currently threaten you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You cannot put too high a price on courtesy this week, especially since you will have to negotiate carefully to get what you most want.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in no mood to make "exceptions" this week, but it's likely you will have to strike at least one compromise, willingly or not. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An unusual dynamic pushes you in a different direction this week. Take care that heightened emotions don't result in a spiral that you cannot control.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are thinking a bit too much about accomplishments, when this week just doing your job will be reason enough to celebrate. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others will appreciate your ability to deal with the facts this week without injecting too much emotion into the proceedings. You can solve a puzzle.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be caught up in a whirlwind of activity that warrants wholehearted reactions even though you're not directly affected. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Bad news can actually be used to your advantage this week. Control of another who has been a problem for you for quite some time allows you to score a victory.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something you've avoided in the past may be unavoidable now -- but you've gathered enough new info to be able to deal with it productively. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be upset to find that something you've counted on is not going to come to pass. A quick change of gears allows you to progress, however.