ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will have almost everything you need squarely in place and can almost surely manufacture a new opportunity for yourself and an ally. (April 5-April 19) -- You’ve been trying to keep your mind on your own business in recent weeks and avoid encroaching on any else’s boundaries, but now the time has come to offer your assistance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can score an important first this week, but not without help. You can make a profitable bargain with someone to give each other what you each need. (May 6-May 20) -- It’s time to bring your A game to the proceedings this week. Don’t let anyone tell you that it’s not your turn or that what you have to offer isn’t valuable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You and others can have much to celebrate as the week comes to a close, but it will take some fancy footwork and an unprecedented level of cooperation. (June 7-June 20) -- If something doesn’t feel right this week, you’ll want to get an expert opinion or two before making any decisions that can alter your course in the weeks to come.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- A friendly competition is likely to develop this week from a situation that pits you against someone relatively new on the scene. This can be a lot of fun. (July 8-July 22) -- You see the layout before you very clearly right now, and before the week is out, you’ll be able to share some important information with others and be rewarded for it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You don’t have to prepare for the big moment that’s coming your way, you simply have to trust that your instincts will kick in when things speed up around you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time to let your emotions dictate your response to repeated difficulty. This week, you must remain objective at all times -- and rely on solid technique.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must be frugal this week, but you must also do what is right for yourself and those depending on you. Try to be economical and avoid any splurges. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may think you have a long week in store, but in fact, you’re likely to be blessed with some smooth sailing courtesy of a friend who knows how much you need it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Care must be taken when dealing with those who don’t truly understand what’s going on this week. You don’t want to overwhelm anyone -- or leave anyone out. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- All you want this week is some simple answers to direct questions -- but things may jump the tracks early on, at least temporarily. You may get to start over.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It’s a good week to rely on an old favorite to see you through, whether it be a person, a thing or an attitude -- or you can benefit from all three! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You’re likely to realize that you’re sitting pretty this week in comparison to some others, and that will inspire you to help out in a way that is unique to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be surprised to learn that what you’re after this week is also highly valued by one who has been a rival in the past. Cooperation is favored! (Dec.8-Dec. 21) -- You don’t have to be particularly sharp or observant today to know what’s going on, and whether or not you will have to become involved. The likely answer is “yes.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You’ll have a lot on your mind this week, but some can be shared with another in order to ease your burden somewhat. You can count on timely assistance. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone is likely to come to your aid this week without you having to ask -- but you must make sure that what is being done is really as helpful as it is in theory.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow this week -- very possibly in tandem with someone whose motive and mindset are quite similar to your own. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be expecting something of a photo finish this week, but if you assemble the right team and get the right start, you can establish a lead that you’ll never relinquish.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have every intention this week of going the distance, and you may be surprised to learn that a former competitor is now in full support of your efforts. (March 6-March 20) -- Do things by the book this week and you’ll attract a great deal of praise from those who have established the status quo. Soon you’ll be able to do most things your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- No one is likely to feel the pinch of a certain financial situation the way you do this week, which means you may have to devise a solution on your own. (April 5-April 19) -- You’ll be inspired to take action this week of a sort that would have taken you by surprise even a week or two ago. This is likely to be the new normal for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You aren’t likely to get the results you’re after this week by doing things in the “normal” way. You must be willing to experiment more liberally than usual. (May 6-May 20) -- Your thoughts may turn to a time when this week’s worries had no place in your life. Take care that you don’t become lost in such reveries or make unfounded decisions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your personal experiences are likely to inform your business decisions this week and lead to results that take you and your allies very much by surprise. (June 7-June 20) -- You cannot let your dissatisfaction with certain developments this week keep you from taking part in that which can almost certainly bring you a big victory.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are trying very hard to understand the role someone else is trying to play in your life at this time, but not being emotionally in sync is a problem. (July 8-July 22) -- Be warned: Any time you make a hasty decision because you’re afraid of what will happen if you take the time to think things through, you’ll likely come up short.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- The sooner you start something that you’re not all that enthusiastic about, the sooner you’ll find yourself making important headway. Forward motion is the key. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You must speak with experts at some point this week in order to solve a problem that only seems to be getting worse. Don’t assume you can tackle everything alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Keeping tabs on all things that come and go this week will be quite important, and the ability to conserve resources can guarantee success -- nearly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Those who are poking around in places they do not belong this week are sure to run into trouble -- and you don’t want to be one of them! Mind your own business!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to double up on certain tasks this week to ensure that you can clear your desk when the need arises and something else requires your attention. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Separation from another can be difficult this week, as you’re likely to going through something that is rendering you emotionally raw. Keep communication avenues open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You must know where to draw the line this week with regard to someone else’s expectations or demands. You must determine what you’re really willing to do. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The random and unanticipated are sure to figure prominently in your week, and you may have difficulty keeping up with developments affecting your entire family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Contact with one who habitually disagrees with you may not be highly anticipated this week, but it will be necessary as you solve a complex puzzle. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Whenever you hear someone tell you that you “just have to do” this, that or the other thing, you can bet that the task being referred to will be much harder this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- What someone else keeps telling you at this time isn’t likely to make sense until you are able to put certain assertions to the test late in the week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You’ll be quite adept at solving someone else’s problems this week, but not your own. You must be willing to share details that you would usually keep concealed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Put things where they belong this week or you may soon find that you’re inundated with “stuff” that has no place -- and no discernable purpose either. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Plans made with family members this week must take priority over those that involve no one but yourself. Solo endeavors may feel much more rewarding than they are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Messages received early in the week will prove useful to you as you attempt to untangle a financial situation that was not your doing to begin with. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not be able to move forward as planned this week, but alternatives aren’t likely to excite you -- yet. Watch what another does, and try that when you can.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Now is not the time to do less than is necessary to accomplish your goals, no matter what the reason. Consider canceling appointments and refusing invites. (April 5-April 19) -- You can take care of a whopping job with little fuss if you start early and push yourself to get over that first difficult hump. You’re not to be cowed this week!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can recover something that’s been missing for quite a while, but this is only part of what must be done this week. Keep track of all new assignments. (May 6-May 20) -- You can certainly maintain control over your own output this week, but don’t waste time or energy fretting about the things that are not at all your responsibility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Internal forces are likely to steer you in a new direction this week, and this is only the beginning of a new phase marked by exploration and discovery. (June 7-June 20) -- Take care that you’re not setting yourself up for disappointment or failure this week by throwing your support after something in which you really don’t believe.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The assumptions you’ve been making that have allowed you to progress as you have may start to prove false in some ways, and you must be ready to adjust. (July 8-July 22) -- How you see another as you go about your business this week is likely to affect how you look at your own endeavors and assign value to what they bring you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- No matter how much you keep asking for “more time” this week, if there’s no extra time to be had, you’ll continue to be disappointed. You must pick up the pace! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you usually do without much thought or effort is likely to require a good deal of preparation this week -- especially at the outset. This extra work can surely pay off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You’re going to have to address loved ones this week in a manner that doesn’t come naturally. Start slow, but make sure you cover it all by the weekend. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your week is likely to develop in quite an episodic manner, and this will give you the opportunity to shift gears as necessary without risking a detrimental slowdown.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may find yourself taking things far too personally during the first part of the week. Following a friend’s lead will teach you how to let things go. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- While waiting on the return of a former friend to the fold this week you can discover much about yourself that will help you heal the relationship for good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Some can get away with almost anything, sure, but this week you’re likely to be under a microscope of sorts, and you must follow the rules in all things. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You’re ready to devote more time than you have in the past to a project that requires it. Take care, however, that you don’t leave a trusted ally in the dust.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Something you hold dear may be threatened this week by someone who doesn’t appreciate the level you function at -- and this must be clearly explained! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be enthralled this week by something that is more style than substance, and you cannot afford to throw away something for the nothing that this will prove to be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be tempted to repeat something that taught you much about yourself some time ago -- but this is surely not the week for such retrograde efforts! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to give up something this week in order to enable someone else to score an important personal gain. You can get back what was lost with very little effort.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You’ll want to surround yourself with the right people this week in order to accomplish something that you cannot do alone. Start with a good friend. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be challenged this week by someone who thinks that you’re not doing a certain job up to par, but by week’s end, it will be clear how much you’ve accomplished.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Join forces with someone who admires you this week and you can do much to undo one of your more embarrassing failures from the past. The future is bright! (March 6-March 20) -- You don’t want to fall back into a pattern of behavior this week that you know is detrimental both to your emotional health and your pocketbook. Focus on self-discipline!