ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Those around you are grateful for your ability to see both sides of a tricky issue. Your unique perspective helps many. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have to search far and wide for just the right tool needed to complete a certain job.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Though the sample size may still be small, you can still come to an accurate conclusion about a new team member's contributions. (May 6-May 20) -- Take the time to appreciate something unusual and highly beneficial that happens to you. You needn't always be on the move.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be as skilled as someone else on your team, but your contribution is every bit as valuable to the overall effort. Don't be self-critical. (June 7-June 20) -- You're excited about a new project that is about to begin -- and the process of readying yourself is fun, to boot!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- There are certain dangers that you cannot avoid, but you've accepted that they are necessary given what you are trying to accomplish. (July 8-July 22) -- You're more willing to do something the hard way than those around you; don't insist that they follow in your footsteps.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You've got to complete a task that benefits others before you can focus on an endeavor that is for you alone. Prioritize. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What goes on around you may be highly unusual, but it makes you smile nonetheless. You are in an appreciative mood.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- As the week opens, you may find yourself at a loss. Later on, you'll come to an important understanding and get back on track. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you have to get done. Just take it one step at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll derive inspiration from an unusual source. Someone looking over your shoulder keeps you going when things get tough. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to forge a bond with someone whose attitude and approach are very different from your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You know better than anyone what you're capable of, yet you are letting others call the shots. Why? Take charge! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can fill a void left by someone who is no longer a member of your inner circle -- but some tension may result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Just as you reach peak efficiency, you may encounter an obstacle that brings you to a screeching halt -- but only temporarily. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't overreact when you come to a bump in the road. You can get past this danger zone easily.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You don't want to get tangled in another's web of problems, though it is in your nature to want to help. Keep a safe distance. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as light on your feet or mentally nimble as usual. The cause is right at your doorstep.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to suffer through inclement weather during much of the week, but your progress needn't be slowed if you prepare properly. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Communication with a friend may break down temporarily, but you can restore it in an unusual fashion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Your ability to make sense out of the nonsensical will certainly come in handy. Others marvel at your mental acrobatics! (March 6-March 20) -- What you are facing may require a bit more gravitas than you usually exhibit -- but it can be mustered, surely.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You have only so much time to get someone else to join forces with you. You must be clever, thorough and somewhat clandestine. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll discover a new way to get what you want, but you mustn't expect your returns to reach their natural limit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A little more effort on your part will not be overlooked by those in charge. You'll be receiving a new commission very soon. (May 6-May 20) -- Your ability to make changes on the fly will serve you well and allow you to stay one step ahead of the competition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You aren't likely to see things the way someone else does. Much of the week will be spent settling this difference of opinion. (June 7-June 20) -- What happens during the first day or two of the week will set a tone that lasts quite some time, but this proves quite rewarding almost immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may misinterpret another's actions early in the week. Later on, you must spend some time turning back the clock if you can. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be able to make contact with someone who has been out of touch for some time. This could be the start of something big.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can get to the bottom of something mysterious, but take care that you don't make yourself vulnerable to a hidden threat. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to make a trade of sorts, but how to best go about it may be difficult to determine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can open up a world of possibilities for yourself and those in your inner circle, but be sure you don't ignore a warning. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- While you take on additional responsibilities, someone under your care is able to explore a new avenue of endeavor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're going to have to make a plan and stick to it. You'll have very little room for adjustment, and time is of the essence. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you may have trouble broaching a difficult subject with you, but honest discussion gives meaning to the week's events.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Someone is growing in a manner that will remain a mystery to you until later on. You may want to go along for the ride. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will want to stick to what you know best; journeys into unfamiliar territory should be avoided for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Once you've gotten off the starting block, you'll be able to hold your own against even the stiffest competition. It's an exciting week! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What someone else does will affect you in new ways, and it may take you some time to understand how to respond most effectively.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- It's a good week to set your sights higher than usual. You'll receive a boost from someone who has been on your side all along. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You're ready to take your chances with someone who has pledged loyalty to you and your cause. No explanations should be necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may feel that certain things are only in your head, but you're not making these issues up; you must deal with them. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- One opportunity leads to another, and you must be ready to take on more responsibility as a result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not fully understand why someone else responds to your activities the way he or she does. Investigate further! (March 6-March 20) -- Your skills may not be enough to see you through; you must also trust your instincts and hope that timing works in your favor.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A temporary goodbye enables you to take steps that you otherwise would not have been able to take. Much good will come of this. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll want to pay attention to what a rival is doing in order to devise a plan that can keep you within striking distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll have an opportunity to shine, though that opportunity will come from a situation that seems to go against you at first. (May 6-May 20) -- You can address a difficult situation effectively with the help of someone who sees things in a very different way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may want to divide the week into two neat and equal parts in order to provide yourself with the proper perspective midway through. (June 7-June 20) -- A one-on-one matchup tests you mentally and physically, but what is most valuable is your ability to improvise.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- How you manage with your hands tied will be one of the big stories of the week, and you're likely to enjoy unexpected gains as a result. (July 8-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to show someone else the ropes. Once he or she is up to speed, you'll work together on something big.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be able to get much going during the first part of the week, but later on, a personal adjustment is just what the doctor ordered. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must keep the needs of those around you squarely in mind, even as you tend to your own. They are closely linked, after all!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You know that you're going to have to do something the hard way; it's just a matter of getting started and building momentum. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to give anyone else a reason to doubt you, so stick to what you know and follow a clear, sensible path.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Doing something you know is bad for you makes no sense -- and even less this week, when certain dangers are magnified. Play it safe! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to talk sense to someone who is in no mood to listen. The argument you make will be quite compelling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to put yourself in harm's way for a time in order to smooth the way for someone who is relying on you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will hit upon a plan of action that serves you well -- and others, too. This is something you should stick with!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to put more than your reputation on the line, but you can be confident that you will prevail. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Your ability to remain calm under pressure will serve you well and allow you to assess your financial situation quite accurately.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- What you see ahead of you is enough to give you pause, but the plan you come up with can guarantee progress. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You've not put all the pieces of an emotional puzzle into place just yet, but the picture you are beginning to see won't require a lot of explaining.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're going to struggle to make any real headway during the first part of the week. An adjustment yields unusual dividends. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may look back at where you started and realize that you've come much further than expected -- against all odds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're going to have to set your own immediate desires aside for a time in order to fulfill a loved one's more crucial needs. (March 6-March 20) -- Repetition proves valuable, though it may take some time to get used to retracing steps for any reason.