ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- There was a time when you perhaps considered emulating a certain someone because of an emotional attachment; this week's events tell you otherwise. (April 4-April 19) -- You may be forced into a situation that you would try to avoid under normal circumstances. The week may be difficult for this reason, but you can uncover opportunities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble following instructions to the letter this week, due to a nagging feeling that something isn't quite right. Explore further and freely. (May 6-May 20) -- This week begins on a note of high expectancy, and you can ensure that everything pays off if you are where you're supposed to be on time and ready to participate fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can help yourself by helping others this week. This may seem counterintuitive at first, but by following the trail of opportunity, you'll see it makes sense! (June 7-June 20) -- The more you check in with a distant ally this week, the more you'll feel on top of everything that goes on, expected or unexpected. You may enjoy something special.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be tempted to put a stop to something that has been the source of only minimal gain and enjoyment recently -- but this isn't the week for such a change. (July 7-July 22) -- You will have more than one chance this week to assert yourself and celebrate your autonomy. Take care, however, that you aren't giving anyone the wrong impression.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to get away from where things are too busy for you more than once this week. Such escapes needn't be secretive; make them openly and be rewarded. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Overt aggression may not get you the results you will be hoping for this week; try a more sensitive, subtle approach. Suggestions are more effective than outright demands.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must work to achieve more efficiency this week and drop anything that appears to be holding you back needlessly. Forward motion must be maintained. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can address many responsibilities this week in a far more creative manner this week -- and one that yields far more productivity than usual. Set concrete goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- If practice has made perfect in the past, then that precedent should bolster your confidence as you focus on learning something new this week. Keep trying! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A change in the basic pattern of your week needn't be cause for frustration this week. You can navigate any such changes with ease by maintaining a positive mindset.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to give yourself ample opportunity this week to get used to something that has been thrust upon you as a result of changing expectations. (Nov. 8-Nov. 12) -- Changing circumstances allow you to experience things in new ways this week -- which, in turn, can increase your enthusiasm about something you soon must do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Whether you are returning from some time away or heading off on a journey, you'll want to have all your ducks in a row -- which may take most of the week! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Sharing something from another's experience will have you realize that there's much you borrow throughout the week to ensure that you continue making personal progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Your primary purpose this week may be derailed for a time -- but anyone working against you will soon learn you don't let things stay derailed for long. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone may ask something of you this week that you're not willing to give at first. Some soul-searching reveals the reason, and you may change your mind later on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll be reminded just how much more important the process is to you right now than is any possible result -- but that won't be the case indefinitely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel shackled by circumstances early in the week until you discover a way to free yourself from any such unfair restrictions now and in the future. Be patient!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be frustrated by another's unwillingness to follow instructions. This week, however, you are perhaps meant to do some things on your own. (March 6-March 20) -- You might have expected to be jealous of another's good fortune, but time spent together this week reveals a pleasant surprise: You are, in fact, happy and proud!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The tools you usually use to get something done may not be available to you this week until it's too late. Some clever improvisation can save the day. (April 5-April 19) -- You understand the risks inherent in what you have planned this week, but you may not be considering how they may affect others. This is something to approach with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A journey is simple to imagine, but when you get on the road, you may realize there's more to it than you had anticipated. Fortunately, you're well prepared. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll feel the pull that someone is exerting, especially early in the week, but you should be able to mount effective resistance. There's no reason to go down that path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must pay attention to all that goes on around you this week if you're to enjoy the maximum possible payoff. Miss even a little, and you'll make far less. (June 7-June 20) -- An open and honest talk with someone whose thinking is significantly different from your own can result in a compromise that pays off handsomely as the week comes to a close.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- The more you know about your immediate environment, the more you can accomplish this week -- because you'll be able to anticipate events that affect you most. (July 8-July 22) -- Information you receive throughout the week can certainly be trusted, but is it enough? You're going to want to mount an aggressive investigation of your own, no doubt.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Someone who knows you quite well can provide you with the tools you need to face a coming challenge, but your confidence needs a boost as well. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not be showered with accolades this week, but the praise you get will be enough to energize you as you face a new challenge. Share your methods with others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll have the chance to renew your commitment to something that brings you consistent gains -- but this week's efforts may be a bit more complicated than usual. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A partner likely has a new idea to offer, but you're going to have to have the proper mindset in order to hear it and assess it honestly. You must make time for this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- From the professional to the recreational, your endeavors this week are likely to have more of an immediate impact than usual. Lean into the positive ones. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may be resistant to someone else's offer of a compromise during the first few days of the week, but soon you'll see the wisdom of coming together to reach most goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your view of the week ahead may be somewhat skewed as a result of unrealistic expectations. These can be amended just in time, raising your odds of success. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to find yourself invited into a new work group this week, and what you have to offer is more than just a fresh perspective. Your skills can really pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be seeking a way to avoid what is to come this week -- but you're seeing things in a negative light unnecessarily. An objective view serves everyone well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Once you've decided to take part in something new this week, you'll be in it for the duration, so don't even think you can back out when the going gets tough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Take care that you don't confuse those around you this week by changing your mind about something that seems straightforward. You must stay the course. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive news that sets you off down a path you had not anticipated. This will be good for you, as you'll be compelled to deal with a few key personal issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You mustn't let someone else's unwillingness about something affect your enthusiasm. You're on the right path, and what you do this week can score big. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It's time to start making specific, detailed plans about something that is no longer simply theoretical. It's going to happen, and you must be ready to captain the ship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The arrival of someone who can take the pressure off is more than welcome this week, but this person may raise unexpected issues that cannot be ignored. (March 6-March 20) -- Now is not the time to put off what begs to be done right now. Any procrastination -- for any reason -- can prove dangerous to your endeavors and the cause you've embraced.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may find that you're responsible for more this week than you had bargained for -- but also that you're well-equipped to get everything taken care of. (April 5-April 19) -- You are being resistant to certain influences that can actually be quite good for you, so this week is a good week to explore possibilities that they can present.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You don't have to do things through official channels this week to have the impact you had hoped for -- though they can help in some key situations. (Maya 6-May 20) -- You're willing to be led down an unfamiliar path this week, but whom you choose as your leader will make all the difference. Those who want the job should have it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- The harder you work this week, the harder it may seem to get what you want from your efforts -- but you are misinterpreting certain developments. It'll happen! (June 7-June 20) -- You'll discover more this week than you have in the recent past -- so much so, in fact, that you may not know what to do with it all. You have time to solicit good advice.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You've been on the outs for a while, or so it may seem, and this week you're likely to receive an invitation that tells you it's time to rejoin the group. (July 8-July 22) -- Don't be afraid of anything that seems bigger than it should be -- especially where ideas are concerned. It's a good week to consider the biggest ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Playful banter between you and a friend early in the week is likely to lead to something later on that is far more productive than you may have anticipated. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can stay one step ahead of the competition this week, provided you have equipped yourself well and you keep the tank full and the engine well-oiled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are more ways out than you can recognize this week -- but is that really what you want to do? Getting more deeply involved is the way to go right now. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Your plans may be threatened by those who are working directly against you this week. Don't waste time trying to figure out why -- just mount your counteroffensive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There's no such thing as a "foolproof" plan, and this week should prove it to you beyond any doubt. How you react will make a difference next week too. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your own affairs may come under scrutiny this week by those who have decided that what you are doing is not good for you -- but what do they know? You must keep going.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Take the time you need this week to suss out things and prepare a response to what is going on all around you. Don't be hurried into making a mistake. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're ready for something that others aren't able to handle this week, which puts you at the head of the pack for a while. Momentum is high all week long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you share with a friend or loved one this week is worth remembering -- and repeating if you get the chance, but perhaps not just yet. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- If you find yourself traveling any considerable distance this week, you'll want to take work with you. Use the time to solidify something whose time has come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may choose to wait until late in the week to tackle a challenge that you think is going to test you in a number of ways -- but you're overestimating it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll be surprised by developments that seem related to your primary course of endeavor this week when, in fact, they have nothing to do with you at all -- yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to break the rules this week in order to get yourself out of a trap that someone set for you. Once free, you'll have much to say! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll find this week that complaints do not further your cause one bit -- but is that really a surprise? It's important that you know when to replace words with action.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may not be as overwhelmed as others are by a certain development this week. As far as you're concerned, it may as well be more of the same -- in a way. (March 6-March 20) -- There's no use maintaining a superstitious outlook this week, as everything you'll be dealing with has a very real cause -- and effect. Keep your feet on the ground!