ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must strive to say only what you mean all week long -- and to mean what you say, of course. Don't beat around the bush. (April 5-April 19) -- You can understand things a bit more thoroughly if you let them develop further before involving yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be seeking a way out of a sticky situation, but by trying to get out, you may only be getting yourself stuck further within! (May 6-May 20) -- The week is likely to shape up as you had hoped in many ways; in one, however, you are in for something of an elegant surprise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've been doing much to help others lately, but this week you'll want to turn your attention inward, toward domestic affairs. (June 7-June 20) -- Your instincts may steer you in the wrong direction as the week opens -- which is rare, indeed. You can solve any resulting problems with your head.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Remember that someone who cares about you has been through the wringer with you recently; it's time to give him or her a break. (July 8-July 22) -- You've been stating loud and clear what the problem is. It's time to think about why others haven't been listening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may choose to take something of a gamble as the week opens. What results will surely require you to make a few quick decisions. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can accept what you are offered outright, or you can negotiate for something better and risk it all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may find yourself keeping guard over someone who is in need of special care. You have what it takes to save the day. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Others may not agree with you as to what is required, so you may have to demonstrate your point rather than argue it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you see and hear will prove important to you in many ways, but what rises from within will demand the most attention. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're making others pay attention in a way that is not natural. It may be time to take a certain offer off the table.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Quality is a major concern for you, but others are perfectly content to assess their work as "good enough." That simply will not do! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be running from something that could catch up to you sooner or later. You can turn the tables.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you have to give another may not be considered valuable -- but you know its true worth better than anyone else. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It's a good week to let some things slide; you needn't work so hard that you miss out on something you've been eagerly awaiting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- As the clock ticks, your mind may be racing. It's important that you hit upon an idea that others will find worthy and exciting. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you thought would be a solitary endeavor is likely to turn into a cooperative effort, but that can serve you quite well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to have to be more patient than usual as you wait for a Pisces or Aries native to provide what you are expecting. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Some time may have to pass before you are able to take advantage of an opportunity you stumble upon early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Put your best foot forward at all times; you never know who's watching, and you can't afford a bad review just now. (March 6-March 20) -- You can cooperate with someone who usually chooses to remain distant and aloof. Teambuilding is one of your most powerful skills.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A surprise is in store for you, bringing both good news and bad. You can make much of even the slightest potential. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll find yourself gravitating toward those who share your outlook, though you may not agree with them on all points.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself under a time crunch as the week opens, but if you tend to certain issues early on, you'll be able to relax somewhat later. (May 6-May 20) -- You're in the midst of preparations for an important project, but certain things may not quite fall into place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Quality control may be on your mind throughout the week. Focus first on those things that you know can be altered for the better. (June 7-Jun 20) -- Certain schedule adjustments will be required. You don't want to give in on all points, but compromise is key.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Indicators may be pointing you in a new direction. Give someone what he or she needs to get started with something new. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to tend to conflicting issues simultaneously, but such juggling comes naturally to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What goes on behind your back needn't be cause for concern, though you will want to know when it is happening! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Forgetting what you were working toward is a real risk, and it need not occur if you always try to remain on the ball.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Keeping your head in the game will be of paramount importance. You don't want others to gain the advantage. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can play with the big kids and prove that you have more than luck on your side. Your skills are genuine.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to travel farther for less reward, but this is not something that has to develop into a pattern. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What begins quickly mustn't be allowed to pick up any more speed than necessary; indeed, you may want to slow things down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be shocked to discover that you've been under scrutiny for quite some time. You can turn this to your advantage, however. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- More important than working with brilliant people is working with those who can all get along.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Tending to symptoms without addressing the underlying cause will prove an exercise in futility. Dig deeper! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll have a chance to improve your performance on several counts, but you must accept certain unavoidable limitations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take care that you don't get too chummy with a partner; the relationship should remain businesslike, at least for now. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Any kind of overreaction on your part may lead to developments that cannot be controlled; avoid such untamed behavior.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be forced to follow rules that you consider rather draconian, but in the end you'll understand the good reason for them. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll come to realize that, beneath the surface, you have a great deal in common with someone you have recently opposed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A good idea comes to the surface, though not everyone will appreciate its value at the outset. You can show the way. (March 6-March 20) -- You can admit to something you've been keeping under wraps. As a result, the week will progress with greater speed -- and ease.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do much to improve your own work environment, but don't neglect your recreational needs! Playtime is essential. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll be facing a decision that proves more complicated the longer you avoid making it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Scheduling around certain inevitabilities will take some work and more cleverness than usual, but it can be done. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll want to present your ideas in the best possible light. Denial of any kind is not an option!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You're likely to come up against a competitor who challenges your skills in a new way. It's time to up the ante! (June 7-June 20) -- A collaboration pays off. No one is likely to think twice about an unusual decision you make.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Seek, and ye shall find -- if not, you don't really need what you were looking for in the first place! (July 8-July 22) -- You're trying to define that which cannot be defined. When it comes to a key relationship, you must stay the course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be suffering from physical ills that have no firm cause or diagnosis. As is so often the case, attitude plays a key role. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Someone gives you the cold shoulder early in the week, but you mustn't let it have an ongoing effect on your mood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You and a partner may find yourselves at a crossroads -- not to mention cross-purposes. Certain tough decisions have to be made. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You're not about to grant a request that requires you to give up your own autonomy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Before making up your mind, you'll want to get the opinions of those you trust -- and who have been there before. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It may seem as though the week is progressing slowly. In fact, the pace is building, and you will need to make decisions more quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're trying to find a way out of a sticky situation, but past behavior is working against you. You may have to grin and bear it. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can have more of an influence over events than you think, provided you speak to the right people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in the mood for something that gives you that old familiar feeling, but nothing is what it used to be. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A friend expresses an unusual desire. Like it or not, you're an essential part of what he or she is after.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be trying to navigate around dangers that simply cannot be avoided -- but you can minimize them with a little planning. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What happens this week can only be anticipated if you put yourself in another's shoes for a while.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to go about your business entirely on your own -- and under the radar. At least one of these goals is possible. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to put your versatility on display, but take care how you start out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A little goes a long way, so be sure to economize. There's no need to move out of your comfort zone. (March 6-March 20) -- You're eager to get out on the playing field and make things happen, but you mustn't force the issue.