ARIES (March 21-April 19): Inspiring ideas will fill up your tanks. You can’t make headway if you are running on empty. In the upcoming week you may be more comfortable working behind the scenes. You may receive a whiff of true love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might enjoy the center of attention, even if it is only within the confines of your home. If you have developed good habits you can let your daily business routines run on autopilot in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be the bandleader who directs your own life. Don’t let the passing whims of the world around you dictate how you spend your time this week. Use your charm and sincerity to impress people who wield the most influence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can improve your reputation and career standing this week by starting new projects and aligning yourself with key people. When you notice money-making opportunities, you must strike while the iron is hot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you may question whether your actions are bringing you the happiness you deserve. You may become more competitive at the workplace or more willing to tackle physically challenging projects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go the distance. Some of life’s challenges require a mere sprint but you will really showcase your talents if you follow through on a long-term project. In the week ahead your most thoughtful words will receive attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week to come you may form ties and alliances that are mutually beneficial. Your lack of adventurousness may seem dull and unexciting to some, but they know they can count on you when the chips are down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your insights may be valuable especially where money is concerned. You may receive some type of secret knowledge that you can parlay into personal profit. Love can become a priority in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Strive to start something meaningful for future success. You may consider making a change on impulse in the week ahead but will be happier with something that you have deliberated upon and prepared for.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Past experiences should refine you not define you. In the week ahead, you may find ways to become more efficient so that you can meet the demands of daily life headon. Experiment with the latest technology.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Improve your financial standing while the going is good. Take steps to build an emergency fund, improve your job skills or widen your networks in the week ahead. Tact and kindness will produce the best results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your aura of inner peace is soothing and attractive to others. You can buy new clothing that will enhance your appearance. Friends or co-workers might be erratic or eccentric and try your patience in the upcoming week.

IF AUGUST 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Good fortune smiles on you during the next two to three weeks and you are blessed with the ability to be generous and charitable. This is a particularly good time for you to make new friendships or join clubs and organizations. Your fun-loving side will be in full bloom in late September and October, making this a good time for a vacation. Your desire to escape the limitations of mundane life may tempt you to waste your time on get-rich schemes or fantasies in early November. Wait until the end of November, when you are more practical and shrewd, to make crucial decisions about investments, business or your career. You can be easily fooled in January, so avoid making key decisions or crucial changes.