ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You’re almost certain to uncover the truth this week if you spend enough time going over the scene of the crime. Don’t tip your hand, however! (April 5-April 19) -- Friction between you and a rival needn’t become troublesome or dangerous this week. In fact, it can prove motivating in the best way -- if you keep your wits about you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- How you negotiate a deal with someone who outranks you will matter more, perhaps, than the deal itself -- especially when new opportunities come knocking. (May 6-May 20) -- Don’t fool yourself into thinking you have more choices than you do this week. Focus on what you know has to be done in a certain way and by a certain time. Don’t stray.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may begin the week in a state of confusion over issues that others are trying to manage, and soon you’ll realize that you must take over the top spot. (June 7-June 20) -- A request to those in authority may not be approved this week, but that doesn’t mean you cannot do all that you have been assigned -- and more. You’ll impress others.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’ll be on your own this week just long enough to develop a keen instinct for what is important and what is not. The official view doesn’t count. (July 8-July 22) -- What matters most to you is likely to come to the fore in a surprising way this week, and you’ll be able to solicit just enough help to deal with it most efficiently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Adding fuel to a certain fire may seem like the way to go this week, but think twice before stepping in where you do not belong. Try playing it safe. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Timing isn’t everything this week -- it’s the only thing, at least while you are trying to persuade others that a job you want to do can be done only by you right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your ability to identify the heart of a problem will surely come in handy this week, especially when dealing with those on a different wavelength. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You’ll want to be sure that you are backing the right horse this week, though you’ll have very little to go on when it comes to assessing overall potential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The more you experiment this week, the more ready you’ll be for something that would otherwise take you very much by surprise. This can actually be fun! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may fear that your work is becoming stale, but it’s merely a matter of focus -- which has been rather lax recently. Get back on track and all will be well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- There are at least two ways to do what needs to be done this week, and you must choose one before too much time passes in order to maintain efficiency. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Ask those who know you well what they think of a certain situation, and the information you receive will be useful, but ultimately, you’re going to be on your own this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Your methods may seem rather unorthodox to some, but this week you must concern yourself only with being true to your own needs and desires. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You and a certain someone can communicate quite well this week without speaking a word -- but take care you don’t begin to misinterpret the messages that come your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are likely to be the one person others can talk to this week about a key issue, and you must be ready to make a few tricky decisions as a result. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can surprise people this week with a new way of doing something that takes the sting out of the process. This can open many new doors for you as the weekend approaches.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You’re likely to be inspired this week by the most unusual events and discoveries. What you do as a result may, in turn, inspire others to follow your lead. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You’re sure to find many good deals this week, but remember that money spent is money spent -- no matter how frugal you are trying to be. You must follow your own rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You and a friend may get yourself into something you know not how to get out of at first -- but panic can only make things worse. Think and remain calm. (March 6-March 20) -- The order of events is likely to be quite significant to you this week, especially if you have to assume someone else’s responsibilities on top of your own. Prioritize!

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.