ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may wish to avoid all manner of distraction this week, but getting a loved one to understand this and other needs may require careful explaining. (April 5-April 19) -- Your days aren’t likely to be routine in any real sense this week, but there are a few core values you can cling to that will keep things from becoming nonsensical to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to deal with numbers a lot more than usual this week. If help is available, by all means, take advantage of it -- especially later on. (May 6-May 20) -- You can use an assignment as a creative outlet this week, and you’re likely to find you’re willing to go above and beyond in a way you haven’t for some time. Enjoy the work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Communication from afar is likely to keep things going in the right direction this week -- provided you remember to have all tools with you at all times. (June 7-June 20) -- You must be sure that collaborators have the information they need to keep up with you this week. You are more prepared than anyone else to move at a fast pace.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may want to try something this week that you’ve not dabbled in before. You’ll have to get permission, of course -- and a little coaching, too. (July 8-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to pull out all the stops and do all that you can to ensure the success of a project into which a great many others have invested time and resources.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- An offer comes your way today that not only has you believing in yourself a little more, but that also serves to bolster your reputation among certain circles. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Be on the lookout for that which you think will prove instrumental in your eventual success this week. You may be compelled to go to the source and track its progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The gravity of a certain situation that evolves quickly as the week opens will have you making certain decisions that surprise you -- and others too. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Playing the waiting game can actually be enjoyable for you this week, especially if you are associated with others who know how to make extra time pay off a little.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You’ve been putting something off quite a bit lately, and you’re likely to realize this week that the opportunity to do it is evaporating. Get it done! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- What seems a sham at first may prove genuine upon closer inspection, and that is likely to make all the difference this week. You’ll know who to trust at last!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Punctuality will prove quite important throughout the week, and how you behave will serve as a model for those with less experience than you. Toe the line. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself dealing with something this week that has caused you no end of worry in the past. This time everything is different -- but don’t overthink this at all!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Access to something you very much need may be limited this week, so you’ll want to be sure that you get to the head of the line as soon as you can! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be alarmed by what happens as the week opens, but later on, you’ll be able to settle into a pattern of response that’s more productive than you thought possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself resisting the suggestions of others you usually trust -- but this week this has to do with a certain misunderstanding. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you ask of others this week only those things which can be done. You don’t want to expect so much that you cause anyone around you to lose confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Things may prove much more colorful to you this week than expected, and you have something to do with this that those near you understand better than you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You’re eager to work closely with a certain someone this week, but take care you don’t let yourself believe that something can happen that is simply not possible right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must prepare yourself for something that is not quite as you have expected it for quite some time. This week, some things will come to you upside down. (March 6-March 20) -- An old habit is hard to break -- usually. This week, however, you can dispense with an old pattern of behavior that is simply not effective anymore in any real way.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Any hesitation early in the week is likely to set you back much farther than expected, and you’ve not prepared for that. Be strong, confident and quick. (April 5-April 19) -- That which is good for a friend or loved one is certainly good enough for you -- and if you lay claim to it early on this week, you’ll benefit in many unexpected ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Someone else’s words or actions may be troubling to you this week, but you mustn’t let them hold you back. It’s time to trust yourself more than anyone else. (May 6-May 20) -- You should be able to get enough work done during the first part of the week that the second can be dedicated to a project that is more personal than professional.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your attention may be captured by a mystery that has nothing to do with your primary goals this week. You’re going to have to save this for another time! (June 7-June 20) -- Your attempts at prognostication this week are likely to fall short, but not because you are unaware of coming trends. Rather, you’ve overlooked a recent influence.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not understand why certain situations have come to the fore this week, but that shouldn’t prevent you from reacting as you should in most cases. (July 8-July 22) -- You’re waiting for all to be said and done this week, but that’s not likely to happen. What you’re now involved in is likely to be a major concern for quite a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be led down the wrong path this week by someone who has misinterpreted your immediate needs. You can reverse course and get back on track very soon. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You’re likely to find yourself in a very different place by week’s end, so prepare yourself for all that will require different responses. Take a loved one along!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Pay attention to the little things this week and you’ll be able to avoid some of the bigger obstacles. Your own momentum will help you navigate challenges. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Information you need may not be immediately available to you this week, so you’ll have to use the time productively in a manner other than what you had planned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- When troubles come, they come not one at a time this week but in groups, and though this may seem daunting, the truth is it will render solutions more accessible. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Connection with a certain family member is likely to be stronger this week than it has been simply because you are both facing similar challenges and can work together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Something that was painful to you in the past is likely to fade from your memory this week -- at least enough for you to move on in a confident manner. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Nothing is likely to happen out of the blue this week; everything will have a clear cause that you will be able to discern and study when you have the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Someone who has been in the background for some time is likely to rise to greater prominence this week, and this may well affect your own work considerably. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand why you are feeling so emotional this week, but take care that you aren’t forced into making any lasting decisions when feeling off balance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not be able to rely on routine this week to see you through -- especially since a few new variables are likely to have a dramatic effect on you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The lessons you can learn this week will all seem somehow familiar, but you’ll be able to apply them in new ways and they will yield new outcomes as a result. Be brave!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You cannot afford to wait long to make a decision that will determine your overall reach this week. Certain unknown elements may have you feeling rushed. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can get to the bottom of something this week that has resulted in more than one major misunderstanding in the past. Yes, you may find yourself apologizing by week’s end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not have the time you had hoped you would in order to begin -- or finish -- a major project. If you’re in the middle of something, you’ll progress. (March 6-March 20) -- Try to do things in a random order this week and you may find only disappointment. Prioritize, and be sure to deal with the most important issues before any others.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you have in common with another is likely to figure prominently in your professional efforts this week, even as personal desires are addressed. (April 5-April 19) -- You see things the way they should be, while others seem content with the way things are. You can change things, certainly, but it’s likely to take some time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself working against a combined force this week that is in pursuit of very different goals. Competition can be fierce toward the weekend. (May 6-May 20) -- Your job this week is not to complete a certain project, but to enable its completion by others. You must be willing to let go and trust others when the time comes!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Any self-discoveries made this week will be secondary to what you learn about certain tasks and processes. You mustn’t get lost in inward thought! (June 7-June 20) -- Your ability to gather information quickly will certainly serve you and others well throughout the week. Be sure that what you intend to use immediately is updated!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be inching ever closer to a critical juncture with a friend or partner this week. Talk about what is going on between you -- but don’t force an issue. (July 8-July 22) -- What you have in common with another is likely to illuminate certain key issues this week -- and vice versa. It’s a very good time to collaborate in a new way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must resist any attempt by another to force you into a situation that you cannot control. Be sure to give something a dry run before committing fully. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you are going for this week may not be fully understood by others -- even those who have pledged loyalty to you. This needn’t slow you down in any way, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are eager for a change of pace, but this week you’re going to have to immerse yourself in something quite familiar before anything new presents itself. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- More effort than usual will be required this week, especially when it comes to tasks that support another’s major efforts. Time and money become key issues.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself immersed more fully in the moral aspects of a certain endeavor this week than in any practical considerations. Others will listen to you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your view of what lies ahead will be clearer than almost anyone else’s this week, and your efforts are likely to pay off more handsomely, too. Progress is made.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- How you rank in the overall scheme of things may be a central concern of yours this week, but no one else is likely to give it any thought. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The quicker you can effect change of any kind this week, the better -- but take care you’re not trying to do something that others will balk at in large numbers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- How you work with various figures in a number of different situations will make all the difference this week. You can show others what’s possible. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be more concerned with consistency this week than anyone else, but to what end? Indeed, breaking certain recognized molds may be quite rewarding!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must be willing to do for others this week what you are asking that they do for you. Such give and take is the basis of all that is valuable right now. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You’ll have to do things by rote during the first part of the week, but once you receive the signal you’ve been waiting for, you’ll be allowed to shake things up a little.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- That which is just out of reach proves a major frustration this week, and it’s only a matter of time, perhaps, before someone else has what you want. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The plan you’re working from this week may not be perfect, but it should allow you to score healthy gains in a shorter amount of time than anticipated. Keep this going!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Only you can keep yourself from becoming entangled in a situation that can rob you of one opportunity after another this week. Focus on what you want. (March 6-March 20) -- You should be able to manipulate certain facts this week in such a way that your ideas are favored by a majority of observers. Avoid any outright falsehoods, however.