ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- No matter what you try this week, you’ll seem confident and capable -- and that’s exactly what you want other people to think about you right now. (April 5-April 19) -- You’re eager to see if your plans can come to fruition this week, but you’re going to have to make one or two small adjustments before they begin yielding any real rewards.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- An acknowledgement of something you refused to recognize in the past will serve you quite well this week, and restore you to a position of personal power. (May 6-May 20) -- Others are likely to be far more impressed with your accomplishments than you are this week, but that only makes sense since you’re getting quite used to your successes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be in for some difficulty as the week opens, but if you follow the rules you set for someone else, all should go according to plan -- eventually. (June 7-June 20) -- The approach you take to a particular problem will tell other people all they need to know about you at this time. The whole week shapes up nicely in this way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have reason to go against your wishes at some point this week in order to counteract the machinations of a rival. When will this end? (July 8-July 22) -- Questions abound this week about where you are headed, but you needn’t answer any that seem to come from those who are merely prying. You know who your allies are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may form a new attachment to someone whose interests don’t match your own, but complement them. Together you can speed up your overall learning. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You’re determined to have no regrets this week, and that means doing things you know to be right whether or not they promote your own agenda directly. Join forces with another.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may feel somewhat out of balance as the week begins, but events that transpire as scheduled get you back in the swing of things rather quickly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Don’t waste time trying to deny what everyone knows to be true. This week, you can work with both supporters and critics if you are always direct and honest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You’re not likely to find pleasure in something this week that used to be quite enjoyable -- but it’s the reason this is so that you must soon discover. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You can derive a great deal of good from wandering here and there this week -- provided you are also able to get your work done. The more mobile your “office,” the better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Avoid anything that seems artificial in any way this week. Only a genuine approach is going to yield the results you’re after -- at work and at home. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- “The readiness is all” -- but you may not know that you’re ready until you’re in the midst of something that puts you to the test. You can demonstrate many skills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may fail to get done the things you have promised to do if you’re unwilling to sacrifice a routine practice that brings you solitary pleasure. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Others are more willing than you are this week to dispense with the pleasantries and get down to business. You know such courtesies can be quite beneficial!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be uneasy as the week opens, wondering what lies ahead that you cannot clearly discern. A friend offers an answer that solves many problems. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you are looking for may not be considered valuable by others, but what does that matter? You are in it for yourself this week and can come out on top.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Spend time with family and loved ones this week and you’ll learn something new about yourself that you can put to good use almost immediately. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Doing the same old things in the same old ways is not likely to bring you much pleasure this week, but something untried will be waiting for you as the weekend approaches.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You don’t have to score a big victory this week to be considered important to the overall progress of a select group. Just do what comes naturally. (March 6-March 20) -- Advice received early in the week may set you on a course that leads directly to a place you never knew you wanted to go. You will make many self-discoveries at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- What you do by force of habit is likely to be less significant this week than something you do when you try to shake things up a bit. Experiment freely. (April 5-April 19) -- Any adjustments you make this week must be made in conjunction with others. The closer you work with those around you the more impactful will be every decision you make.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Stick to what you know best, at least during the first part of the week. You’ll be led later toward new territory, which you can and must explore carefully. (May 6-May 20) -- What you see another doing this week may have you questioning your actions and decisions, but it’s too soon to tell whether you’re on the right track. Be patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Any assessment of your work is going to be purely subjective, but you can still use it to shape your plans for each successive day this week. Stay in top form! (June 7-June 20) -- You may have to face someone’s rather harsh judgment at some point this week, but that will prove a turning point and from then on things should be looking up dramatically.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Potential is worth examining early in the week, before you have to choose where you’ll expend your energy. Inspiration comes to you in an unusual way. (July 8-July 22) -- You can reach one or two very important goals this week without much fuss or trouble -- but you may experience a setback if you step out of the boundaries you set for yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may find yourself wondering what the catch is this week when your every effort pays off. Never fear, you’re likely to experience a brief downturn soon. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What motivated you last week may not do the same for you this week, and it’s all a matter of how and why your interests are shifting. Get in touch with the hidden you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Personal and professional affairs will both be influenced this week by something you’ve only recently learned. Apply that lesson before the week is out. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be uncomfortable about what is expected of you this week, but that’s likely only a result of a misunderstanding that can be sorted out with little trouble.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Can you be as honest with yourself this week as you try to be with others? If so, you can surely overcome an obstacle you’ve erected in your path. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The effectiveness of your plans will depend in large part upon your willingness to question yourself when things get tough. You may come up with interesting answers!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You mustn’t let professional complications affect your personal life this week -- but to keep them separate may require a strategy you’ve yet to implement. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- If you want to attract attention this week you know better than most how to do that -- but is that really what you need right now? Spend some time working on your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be asked to adjust your perspective and adopt another’s way of seeing what is right in front of you -- but that will not serve you well this week. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Take care how you speak to those in your care this week; the tone you take is likely to have a greater impact on some than the message you’re trying to deliver.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Any misinterpretation of messages sent or received early in the week can derail your plans before they’re even put in motion. Be clear and direct! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Something unintended is likely to have a major impact throughout the week, but you may be in a position to ensure that things don’t devolve into a critical situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) – You’re no stranger to solving mysteries, but those you encounter this week are likely to be rather opaque. You’ll have to work harder to make headway. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- If what you have in hand isn’t working for you, exchange it for something else. What someone else has is likely to be better suited to your use and vice versa.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You recognize that there’s more at play this week than the usual issues, but how deep are you willing to get into someone else’s affairs? Know what you want! (March 6-March 20) -- You will have to work hard this week to keep yourself calm and free of judgment when you’re suddenly immersed in a situation that pushes all your buttons.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Your goals this week must be more closely connected to those of a friend or ally if either of you is going to make progress of a kind that has any real value. (April 5-April 19) -- You’re likely to get certain things done much faster than expected this week -- but other things are going to take much longer, and they require special attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Those who do not follow your instructions this week are likely to find themselves entangled in situations that cannot easily be resolved. Send warnings. (May 6-May 20) -- The reminders you receive this week may not do the trick, and you’ll be left to your own devices when it comes to deciding what to do, when to do it and why it matters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Take the time to think about things in your own way this week, as it’s your own perspective that is most valuable to you at this time. Don’t be led astray! (June 7-June 20) -- You’ll likely feel the impact of a surprise development with every step you take this week. Things may not add up as expected, but you understand them more than most.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You will have to think creatively if you’re going to grasp the essential this week, for it’s not likely to be presented in a manner that makes sense. (July 8-July 22) -- You cannot expect things to happen just as you have decreed this week, but you can have an influence over those who are struggling to reconcile that which doesn’t add up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You’re likely to begin the week in a strange mood that doesn’t seem to be suited to the tasks you’ve been assigned. That proves untrue as the weekend nears. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can give yourself more of what you enjoy this week without attracting any critical attention from those who find such behavior self-indulgent -- but know your limits!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You’re likely to learn about an unusual new subject this week as you do your homework in preparation of a project set to begin when you’re really ready. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Slow things down if you can and make sure you understand the reasons why things are happening in the unusual way that they are. You should have room to experiment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- That which is real should fit your notions of right and wrong this week like a glove. Avoid anything or anyone who seems artificial or out of place. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Planning ahead usually yields desirable results for you, but this week you may be at your wit’s end because nothing seems to pay off or pay out the way you’ve anticipated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Exploration on your part is likely to lead to a discovery this week that enables you to buck certain trends. Overall control lies with someone else, however. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The earlier you can get in touch with a certain someone, the sooner you’ll make progress in an area that has been difficult for you for some time. Help is available!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Doing what you’ve been told not to do may not get you in personal trouble this week, but the complications that result at work surely won’t be worth it. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have a few decisions to make this week before you can score measurable gains. But perhaps they will be easier for you to make after you’ve made unexpected progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- No, things aren’t likely to add up the way you expect them to this week, but if you’re open-minded and quick on your feet, you can profit more than most. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself caught in a maelstrom of activity this week, none of which is designed to give you what you want any more than anyone else. You must be creative!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Meeting deadlines is only one way of proving you have what it takes this week. Getting things done under budget will be more impressive to the powers that be. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel inspired as the week opens, but later on you will find yourself fighting against a frustration born of fruitless activity. Why can’t you get results?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Anything that affects you directly this week is worth studying, and the more you learn, the more you can, in return, have an effect on those around you. (March 6-March 20) -- The desirable and the undesirable are likely to become indistinguishable from each other as the week progresses, especially where a key relationship is concerned.