The coming week is likely to offer numerous challenges, some of which will be familiar and some entirely new, but all of which will make demands on each and every individual that require a kind of honest self-assessment that is rare. At first, some may be daunted because of the seeming lack of options -- but that's a misinterpretation of what is right in front of everyone's noses! Indeed, this week the answer to almost all personal difficulties -- at least those involving psychology and feeling -- can suddenly be very clear.
The biggest mistake one can make is to let others determine what should be done -- for no plan that is laid out by someone else can ever be truly valuable to the one who is in the midst of any kind of crisis.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The more you sugarcoat things this week, the more likely you will find yourself lacking when the pace quickens. Be realistic, and tell it like it is. (April 5-April 19) -- Go back through your work and dispense with anything that doesn't have a direct bearing on your desired result. Now is no week to indulge in the unnecessary!
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You have only so much time on your hands and so many resources at your disposal. This week you must strive to be more than efficient; you must be perfect! (May 6-May 20) -- Going about something in the wrong way isn't always recommended, but this week it can result in a discovery that serves you well now and in the weeks to come. Be daring!
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will be waiting for someone to arrive on the scene throughout much of the week, as your plans don't pan out as intended. You must be ready for anything. (June 7-June 20) -- If it's the "same old thing" you want to avoid, you may do so without any real effort on your part. All you must do is accept an invitation that comes your way.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself racing against the clock more often than not this week. On at least two occasions you'll have the chance to dictate the pace. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have little luck fighting against distractions early in the week; later on, however, you may find that a certain distraction is precisely what you need.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Why send others out to do your bidding when you can get the best possible results doing your jobs on your own in your unique way? Don't wait! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The development you're waiting for this week is likely to transpire -- but you may not know it when it does. Only in the aftermath will you realize what has happened.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Something you fear may be getting closer and closer this week. You should face it head-on when it arrives to avoid any prolonged complications. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The reaction another has to one of your outbursts sets you on an unusual course this week. It may take you more time than expected to regain your equilibrium.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You must pay close attention to what happens around you this week; be ready to take advantage of any openings that reveal themselves -- especially at work. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Something new may not seem significant to others, but to you it will make all the difference -- this week, and in the weeks to come. You're onto something that can pay off.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're in the spotlight once again, but not for the reason you had anticipated. You have much work to do, and it's got to start with you. Get moving! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may realize early in the week that a past mistake may prove, this week, to be just the thing to propel you forward. No, it may not be a mistake anymore.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are likely to dive into a routine endeavor thinking that all will be well as a result, but your biggest challenge comes from what you know best. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A friend or loved one reaches out, but you may not be available at first. Later in the week, you are likely to decide that it's worth rearranging your schedule to make contact.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good week for indulging yourself -- but even now the timing has to be right. You don't want to attract attention to yourself at the wrong moments! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Take the time early in the week to assess your position. Your best bet is to adopt a calm and rational approach; a laissez-faire attitude might be tried.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The shock you have given to a group of others who depend upon your vision and stability may not be passing quickly. This week you must calm all fears! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel shackled by the very rules you supported wholeheartedly when they were proposed some time ago. Now is no time to fight against authority; wait your turn.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have a trick up your sleeve that waits to be revealed. This week you'll have several opportunities to reveal it -- but only one will prove profitable. (March 6-March 20) -- There are aspects of your immediate environment that do not please you, and this week you'll be able to make certain changes that send you in a whole new direction.