ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will have a chance to see things from a new perspective this week; what you do as a result makes the difference in multiple arenas. (April 5-April 19) -- You may discover that things are not progressing according to plan. If you're the only one to see this, you may have to take unprecedented action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can hammer out a deal this week with one who is not usually willing to concede anything. He or she bends to your will at this time. (May 6-May 20) -- Your plans are not unfolding the way you expected, but in some ways the situation you're in is better this week than it was last week or the week before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will find it difficult to explain your attitudes and your motives this week -- so why not simply let your behavior speak for you? (June 7-June 20) -- You and a friend must navigate a difference of opinion with great care this week. Don't insist that you are in the right when the situation you share is in flux.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can bring about a few key changes in your overall approach this week that make it easier for you to judge your overall success. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to travel far more than usual this week because someone close to you hasn't held up his or her end of a bargain. This can work out well for all concerned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may find yourself waiting rather than doing this week, and all because of a promise you made some time ago. This is nothing to fret about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You require far more information than is at your fingertips at this time. Those who are "in the know" may be harder to contact than expected this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- An opportunity arises this week that requires you to take in far more information at any one time than you are used to. Don't be resistant! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll find yourself slipping back into old habits this week after making a fine attempt to do things in a new way. You cannot avoid criticism right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Something you did a while ago is remembered fondly by those who wish you would do it again. This week you may be able to relive a past glory. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will have things going very smoothly by midweek, but soon after you may find that someone else's efforts are throwing a wrench in the works.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- How you arrange personal affairs this week proves quite important to you as you try to balance social responsibilities and professional duties. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- A shock to the system must not be allowed to have a lasting effect; you must be willing to let things go in order to get past this dangerous point.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You will see things as they truly are as the week comes to a close. Don't be surprised by unexpected events! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to pay a higher price this week for the things you most want or need -- but you're also in a position to strike a few bargains in key situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- How things look as the week opens may be cause for concern, especially if you are not fully equipped for what you know is fast approaching. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your behavior this week is cause for confusion among those who are keeping track of you. Their motives are unclear, but they are certainly not malicious.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Your learning curve may be quite short this week; you must pay attention to all that happens in order to determine what affects you most. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The moment you begin to take things for granted, you fall behind in either a professional or personal contest. Acknowledge the value of what is yours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You will want to take in as much information as possible this week as you tend to situations that must not get out of hand. (March 6-March 20) -- Control is an issue you will be addressing all week long -- both at work and at home. You will come upon a situation that allows you to let another call the shots.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do much to prevent a current divide from becoming even wider this week. Others will appreciate your "bipartisan" approach. (April 5-April 19) -- You must resist the temptation this week to talk of an "enemy" of any kind. You can afford to look upon all others with more tolerance than is your habit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can enjoy a rather dominant position during the first part of the week, but later on a partner will surprise you with a reversal. (May 6-May 20) -- How you influence others is likely to change dramatically this week. This may be as much about style as substance -- but this may remain a secret for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You agree that moderation is the key to success -- on most occasions. This week, however, you're likely to give in to overindulgence. (June 7-June 20) -- You have a friend to thank for the new wave of achievement you may enjoy this week. Don't leave him or her behind as you bask in your newfound success.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Now is no time for you to sit out and let others call the shots; you'll want your voice to be heard -- and what you say can make a difference. (July 8-July 22) -- You like a great deal of the same things as a Leo or Virgo native who will be sharing certain portions of your life this week; focus on "togetherness."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can assist in a transfer of information that really makes a difference for those who have found themselves down and out recently. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- How you wield power is likely to become a major issue this week; some are not willing to let you do things the way you always have -- or have always wanted to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can reign supreme this week after others acknowledge that you are more capable than others to do what really needs to be done. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to avoid small talk, distractions and other claptrap this week; stick to what really matters and do the things that make you feel capable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're ready to take on more responsibility, but before you do so you're going to have to persuade someone whose resistance is nothing new. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have a choice this week: You can continue to be upset about a recent turn of events, or you can figure out a way to use it to your distinct advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Watch someone else go about his or her business and you'll learn a great deal about how to avoid the kinds of pitfalls that currently threaten you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You cannot put too high a price on courtesy this week, especially since you will have to negotiate carefully to get what you most want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in no mood to make "exceptions" this week, but it's likely you will have to strike at least one compromise, willingly or not. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An unusual dynamic pushes you in a different direction this week. Take care that heightened emotions don't result in a spiral that you cannot control.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are thinking a bit too much about accomplishments, when this week just doing your job will be reason enough to celebrate. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Others will appreciate your ability to deal with the facts this week without injecting too much emotion into the proceedings. You can solve a puzzle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be caught up in a whirlwind of activity that warrants wholehearted reactions even though you're not directly affected. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Bad news can actually be used to your advantage this week. Control of another who has been a problem for you for quite some time allows you to score a victory.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something you've avoided in the past may be unavoidable now -- but you've gathered enough new info to be able to deal with it productively. (March 6-March 20) -- You may be upset to find that something you've counted on is not going to come to pass. A quick change of gears allows you to progress, however.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Something you thought had little value to you reveals its true worth before the week is out. A lesson is learned once and for all. (April 5-April 19) -- You must be willing to prepare fully for what lies ahead. Now is no time to leave your emotional well-being to chance or guesswork.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The difference between "best" and "worst" is likely to be very little indeed. How you view a coming opportunity makes all the difference. (May 6-May 20) -- A friend waits for you to make an appearance, and you don't want to let him or her down. You may have to adjust your schedule in order to please.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The more logical you are, the more likely you will be to solve a problem you've been thinking about casually in the past days or weeks. (June 7-June 20) -- Your readiness for a certain coming task can be measured in an unusual way this week. Be sure to announce your arrival on the scene at just the right time.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Now is not the time to let anyone else call the shots, when you know that it is you and you alone who has the most to win or lose. (July 8-July 22) -- You may realize that you want to be in two places at once right now, and that conflict has you in quite an emotional state. A loved one offers a solution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Are you ready to follow someone else's lead this week? You can benefit greatly from relinquishing control and letting someone else take charge. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- This week, it's important for you to know as much about your inner workings as possible -- physical, emotional, and psychological. Get new info.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Don't let any praise you may receive this week go to your head. Keep working in a way that puts process and learning over reward. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- How you access information this week makes a big difference to your bottom line. You'll want to be as thorough and efficient as you possibly can be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone is halting the progress of a "long shot" that you believe in firmly. Money matters weigh on you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A complex idea sticks with you through the week, and you'll be tempted to explore things in a different way as a result. You may not be making enough money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Just when you thought you were brought on board to explain something to others, you'll be needing to have something explained to you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What you observe a rival do or say is likely to confirm your suspicions about what he or she is up to. You don't want to go that route.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Someone may be trying to put one over on you this week, but you know more than he or she thinks you do -- and you can surely prevail. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Avoiding any and all conflicts this week may prove impossible -- and in at least one situation, you'll actually choose to engage in a fight of sorts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to be in the best possible shape this week so that your recovery from an impending blow can be as quick as possible. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may doubt that someone else's "official" report is indeed accurate; if you are willing to dig deeper than ever before, you can uncover the truth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- If you insist on doing what others have warned you not to do, you will find yourself on your own. Is that what you want? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may discover that what you want and what someone else wants are, in fact, one and the same thing. It's time to consider forging a lasting bond, isn't it?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not have to say much this week in order to communicate fully with someone who feels closer to you than usual. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to explore a path that may well send you in two directions at once. Yes, it's possible, and you have much to gain if you'll take the chance.