ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll be able to say or do much that establishes you as someone to listen to when things get tough. Many will consider you an expert. (April 5-April 19) -- Environmental influences will cause you to change your plans more than once this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There is a time and a place for your kind of thinking, and you may have to wait just a little longer before sharing your ideas freely. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not get the quick start that you were hoping for this week, but you can catch up with others by week's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- A change in overall trends will have you feeling more optimistic, but the work that lies ahead of you may take you by surprise. (June 7-June 20) -- Your imagination is likely to be fired up by someone else's accomplishment. You can surely contribute a great deal.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Personal affairs may keep you from focusing as much as necessary on certain professional issues -- but your priorities are clear. (July 8-July 22) -- Your emotions may be near the surface throughout much of the week. Be sure your reactions are proportional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- It's time to put your trust in someone who has been working hard to earn it. You'll feel good about the decisions that have to be made this week. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Your popularity is on the rise at this time, despite a hasty decision that didn't pay off as you had hoped.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Take care that you make no promises that you cannot keep. You may be focused on an issue that is not really a central concern. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in a vulnerable position this week if you do not strike while the iron is hot.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your goals may not be as concrete as they were only a short time ago; perhaps it's time to go back to the drawing board. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What happens to you in the course of routine endeavors may surprise you -- and send you off in a new direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to stand pat, even when others are challenging you on the most basic issues. You are feeling confident and strong. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- It's time for you to put your master plan in motion; don't hesitate, or you'll give someone else the edge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have more than just external forces to deal with this week; internal rhythms are shifting and will require some attention. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Things are improving for you in some ways, but you have a formidable obstacle to face before the week is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A family member holds the key to something you've been working on for quite some time, and this week, progress can pick up considerably. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have trouble talking to someone who sees things from a very different point of view.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're working hard to understand where someone else is coming from, and what you really want is to have him or her return the favor. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You and a rival are really after the same things, but you're going after them in very different ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're eager to participate in something that can improve the situation for many of the people around you at this time. Your turn will come. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be nervous about current trends, but you have more direct control over things than you think.

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.