ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A group effort is likely to pay off in unexpected ways -- and you're likely to enjoy gains that you had not originally anticipated. (April 5-April 19) -- It's a good week to put those old cares behind you; something good is fast approaching, and will be yours very soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can capture the attention of someone who has been in your sights for quite a while. Now, the game really begins! (May 6-May 20) -- Focus on those who are willing to put in that extra effort for you; those who are not will only stand in your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll get the lay of the land rather quickly this week, and be able to pull ahead of the competition without doing anything unusual. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll have the chance to do a little something extra for a friend -- but you mustn't expect anything in return.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Despite repeated attempts to get updated information, you may find that others are not all that willing to give you what you need. (July 8-July 22) -- You are prone to giving someone what he or she doesn't really need -- and this week, certain issues may arise as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Now is not the time to delve into another's personal affairs -- but you need one or two details in order to do the right thing. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You'll find that those who gravitate toward you at this time are the very ones whose participation you most need -- and will welcome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- When the time comes for you to step up to the plate, you'll want to put your own unique strategy into play. Timing is the key to success. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may have to rely on someone who is not completely in the loop for the most current information this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're not likely to get the cooperation you need from someone in charge, so you must heed your own instincts at all times. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The response you receive to your "surprise" efforts may be mixed -- but you know you're on the right track.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Give someone else the reins and you'll be able to observe just where things go wrong when you're not in charge. It's a good lesson! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A promise comes to you in an unusual form, but you can rely on it nonetheless. Stick to what you know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You and a friend may not agree on the best way to get something done -- but one of you must prevail if you are to get a strong start. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to be stubborn, especially when it comes to who is at fault in a given situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You will want to be sure that those in your care are given the best of everything that is needed; don't compromise on quality. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Family members may be concerned about the frequency of your mood swings at this time. You can put them at ease.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are usually looking forward to a particular endeavor at this time each year -- but this year the circumstances have changed. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You are relying on someone else to step forward and deliver what you need; instead, try taking a more active role yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your hopes are well placed, but there is little you can do yourself to ensure that your team comes out on top. (March 6-March 20) -- Your direct influence on another will be noticed -- and appreciated -- at all the right times this week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You should be able to strike quickly, getting points on the board early and building valuable momentum. (April 5-April 19) -- You don't always subscribe to common notions, but this week you'll be ready and willing to jump on the bandwagon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you most desire is likely to be out of reach for a time, but some closed-door wheeling and dealing can serve you well. (May 6-May 20) -- A financial hardship comes to an end very soon, and you'll be wanting to make some exciting new plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll receive many messages, but you may have to wait longer than expected for the one you are most eagerly awaiting. (June 7-June 20) -- You can refine your behavior a bit in order to suit the expectations of someone in charge. Wait your turn!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not quite know what someone else is doing in your shadow -- but the results tell you that something must surely be done! (July 8-July 22) -- You can expect others to make more demands than usual on your time, but you can rise to the occasion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You will have something new to say each and every day this week -- and there will be plenty of people willing to listen every step of the way. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone ahead of you is likely to encounter the dangers you most fear; see how he or she handles them!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Competitors will expect you to take the game right down to the wire -- and indeed the results may not be known immediately. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your skill and stamina will combine to propel you further than you or anyone else might have expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Those who know they can turn to you in times of need are likely to sense that you need some assistance yourself right now; you can rely on them. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can turn things around quickly midweek, and turn an impending loss into a victory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The unexpected is likely to knock you off balance for a time, but you can recover when you know just who has your back. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to know what lies ahead to prepare for it effectively; your instincts play a major role this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Don't let work come between you and a loved one this week, especially if ideological differences begin to arise. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may suspect that a casual involvement is turning into something much more serious this week. Investigate!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to weather some criticism as you learn by doing; on-the-job training can be quite beneficial to you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You must be able to make on-the-spot adjustments if you expect to navigate a tortuous course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your recent record has others believing that you can do something no one has done before you -- and indeed, the odds are in your favor. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have to act earlier than usual this week in order to avoid a crisis situation later on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to put yourself in a dangerous position this week before you can control a situation and steer it to your advantage. (March 6-March 20) -- Early this week you'll receive instruction that comes in handy when you least expect it.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may experience a reversal of sorts that has you wondering if you've been on the right track lately. Consider an unusual option. (April 5-April 19) -- Progress will be made, slowly at first and then more quickly than expected during the latter half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You and a friend may have to work harder than usual to overcome the distance that has resulted from a recent separation. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time for you to underestimate the power of your own will. What you imagine you can realize -- in time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your ability to rise above situations that are beneath you will surely serve you well -- as well as those working with you. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have quite a way to go before you reach your destination, but you can make the journey entirely worth it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will surely find a way to make the puzzle you are facing make sense to you at this time -- though explaining it to others will be tricky. (July 8-July 22) -- What happens to you early in the week is likely to affect you later on in ways you cannot always anticipate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are eager to do something good for yourself at this time -- which may include adopting a new exercise regimen or a healthier diet. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This week, you may not be able to ignore what others say about you -- but take care you don't become overly defensive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are likely to receive an offer to reprise a favorite role of sorts this week -- but what attracts you most is your co-star. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22 -- You'll have a chance to walk in another's shoes and figure out how he or she got to the top.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn't let too much of the week go by before tending to a situation that threatens to get out of hand before long. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have what it takes to do what is asked of you -- and more -- but first you must tend to certain domestic needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Others may be taking a certain situation far too seriously, and you know that only a sense of humor can see you through. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Touch base with someone who has figured prominently in your creative past. He or she has an answer you are seeking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have trouble convincing someone else that you are not performing up to par, when in fact you are getting results. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Domestic affairs will take priority as you attempt to smooth out a situation that was forced on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's time for you to do what you have long wanted to do, no matter what kind of opposition may stand in your way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You will have to put your own needs and desires aside for a time as you tend to certain long-standing responsibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- No one is talking about it, but you have the sneaking suspicion that what is going on is far more important than you had anticipated. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- After a long hiatus, it's time to jump back into something that really gets your passions flowing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It may have been a while since you have engaged in some serious self-evaluation, but this week is conducive to such reflection. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel that your state of mind is no help to yourself or to others for much of the week -- but recovery is up to you.