ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you read this week is likely to affect you more deeply than anticipated, and some images will remain with you for quite a long time. (April 5-April 19) -- You may be vulnerable in a way that you are not used to; you're going to have to accept your fate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- What you and a partner are able to accomplish alone far exceeds any hopes you may have had for yourself. (May 6-May 20) -- You're not likely to learn as much as you can by taking a shortcut this week; you'll have to take the scenic route.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can prove something to yourself this week, and justify another's high opinion of you. Together, it's time for you to make big plans. (June 7-June 20) -- You may be reunited with someone who challenges you like no one else -- and you'll be glad of it!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You mustn't be tempted to do more than you have promised, as exhaustion may set in and threaten more than you can afford to lose. (July 8-July 22) -- This week brings a surprise to you dressed up in clothes that seem vaguely familiar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You mustn't let a small mistake stay with you too long; the more you think about it, the worse it will seem, and the less you'll do. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Family matters take on an unusual tone this week, but much of this is merely a matter of perception.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be trying to do something that simply cannot be done -- and no one is willing, at this time, to tell you so. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may not be getting information as quickly as possible this week, so much of it may not be entirely up-to-date.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Don't let your attention be drawn too often to the things you are doing wrong this week; focus more on what you know you are doing right. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The only way you can get it all done is to share responsibilities with another; he or she knows what your plans are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- A few stories will lead you to a greater understanding of yourself and those around you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to deceive someone in order to do him or her a necessary favor this week -- but he or she is likely to have no idea.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can count on your native creativity to help you solve one or two big problems -- and a whole collection of small ones. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You want to say "yes," but you may have to say "no" until circumstances are more favorable to your method of working.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your own needs must be balanced with professional concerns this week. Focusing on one and not the other is a mistake. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're not ready to separate yourself from another whose ideology is very close to your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can avoid many obstacles, but you must do all you can to prepare for one that is, in truth, inevitable. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your emotions are likely to ebb and flow throughout the week. A moving encounter sends you in a new direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll be able to anticipate events with remarkable accuracy. It may seem to some as if you have a magic touch. (March 6-March 20) -- You're expecting to work hard all week long, but on two occasions you'll want to take some time off.

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.