The coming week is likely to surprise many individuals as developments unfold that are on one hand unexpected and on the other fully understandable -- in context. And that's the keyword for the week: "context." Without it, one may find that even the simplest of tasks is nearly impossible, while with it even the most complicated of ideas seems to be straightforward and eminently comprehensible. There may be a lot of high-falutin' ideas floating about in the ether this week, and one must take great care to put things in perspective before embracing a notion.
And "facts" themselves can save many from failure and ignominy this week! The truth will come out -- as it always does -- and no one wants to end up on the wrong side of things as reality stakes its claim and those who have simply been "imagining things" are put in their place.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be expecting a certain endeavor to be far easier than it really will be, but if you set yourself to learn more of the rules, you'll fare quite well. (April 5-April 19) -- You're putting off the inevitable -- and you know it. This is a good week to jump into something all the way; others will help you keep your head above water, surely.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may begin the week thinking you're "untouchable," but the truth is that someone close to you knows exactly what to do to keep you in line. (May 6-May 20) -- This is a good week for showing others what you're capable of -- but take care that you're not doing things only for that reason. You must be tending to very real issues!
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself throughout the week gravitating toward someone who does things very differently from you. You are interested in more than results. (June 7-June 20) -- The sudden realization that you're the only one who can address a certain key issue effectively will inspire you to action -- and just in time, too. You make a key change.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It may prove impossible this week to avoid comparisons with someone who is competing directly with you. This is nothing new, but it carries increased weight. (July 8-July 22) -- You must be willing to assess your progress honestly throughout the week -- and to make changes in your approach incrementally is required. Diligence pays off!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are in no mood to accept less than you've been promised this week -- but you must take care that you're not pushing someone to work at an impossible pace. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than expected for technical assistance this week, so things are likely to progress more slowly than you had planned. Be patient!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An imaginative approach allows you to get ahead of the competition very quickly this week -- though you'll have to keep tabs on things at all times. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Developments this week may set you back for a time, but this affords you a little downtime that you can use to reflect and tighten plans. You're at it again soon!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The sooner you get started this week, the better -- but not for the obvious reasons that are usually at the fore. You may discover something hidden away! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It may be difficult for you to adjust your approach to suit quickly changing circumstances this week -- but such adjustments will be necessary if you want to prevail.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Too many people are laying down too many rules for you to follow at this time. It is possible for you to find a way to go about your business in your own way. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll be recognized for your firm beliefs -- but that isn't likely to get you ahead at this time. You must be willing to work more cooperatively with those around you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may encounter an unexpected difficulty toward midweek, just as you were planning to shift your focus to something else. That will have to wait. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself caught up in an ongoing debate about what you "should" or "shouldn't" do this week -- but the facts available point in only one direction.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll derive much more meaning than usual from routine affairs this week. It's the little things that count, and they will hold you in good stead. (Jan. 7-Jan 19) -- You're ready to think along far more liberal and progressive lines this week, and yet that shouldn't require of you a change in ideology. It's just what makes sense!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to remind a good friend of your true purpose in doing things a certain way. This week "what" is a much more important question than "how." (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're preparing for something of a shellacking this week, but you're far more prepared to win the contest ahead of you than you might think. Be confident.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll stumble upon something significant early in the week, and it may seem for a while that you're the only one who knows the truth. Spread the word! (March 6-March 20) -- Now is no time for you to reject the basic notions that have enabled you to progress this far. This week you'll have a chance to discover what really makes you tick.