ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unless you're careful not to let money slip through your fingers, you won't have anything to show for all the hard work you did to get that cabbage in the first place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unless you go after a specific target using proven, tested methods, all the effort you exert to achieve your objective could be for nil.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you find yourself in a debate, don't use all your ammunition right away. Let your opponent go in guns hot, while you save your most effective arguments for the final moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let things come to a dead halt when conditions over which you have no control attempt to inhibit your productivity. Try to find a way to maneuver around obstacles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Displaying a reluctance to make an important decision could open the door for someone who doesn't necessarily have your best interests at heart to make it for you. Speak up immediately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're very good at issuing directives, but likely lack the ability to carry out your wishes yourself. Action is far more impressive than any words you can speak. Set the example.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though you are likely to get an opportunity to even the score with someone who deserves it, you're not apt to take it. In your case, holding back might be the wiser course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although a friend has a few very unkind things to say about someone whom you recently met and liked, it would be smart to reserve judgment until you can decide things for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Clearly define your objectives, because if you don't you'll quickly get off course and end up spending all your time on things that are completely insignificant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It behooves you to be extra prudent, especially concerning matters that affect your monetary position. Unfortunately, the trends are working against you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Try your best to keep irrational emotion out of matters that need to be dealt with in a cool, logical manner. If you allow rage to govern your thinking, the results could be undesirable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Before making any kind of binding agreement, be sure to study the matter from all angles, including what your alternatives might be. If you don't, you'll regret it down the line.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unless you judge others on their personalities and not their possessions, you could deprive yourself of some valuable friendships that money can't measure or buy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find yourself in a competitive development, don't make winning more important than it ought to be. Make sure you are either a grateful winner or a gracious loser.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're smart, you won't prematurely talk about your intentions, because it will affect your tactics and the amount of energy you'll have to spend. The more talk, the less oomph.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't base your hopes on some kind of intervention on your behalf, because it isn't likely to be forthcoming. However, you can totally rely on your own honest effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a wonderful knack for drawing attention to yourself, but bear this in mind: Those who are watching might not necessarily be your staunchest supporters.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When in charge of managing a number of people, be careful not to be too demanding, overbearing or wishy-washy. Above all, don't ask anyone to do anything you wouldn't do yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You should take care not to treat your commercial dealings lightly just because they're being conducted in a convivial atmosphere. Indifference on your part could turn profit into loss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your tolerance might be tested in some kind of one-on-one encounter with another, especially if it involves an individual whom you normally try to avoid.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If something is expected of you, such as delivering on a promise or commitment, don't make excuses, make good. If you fail to do so, your word won't be worth much anymore.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Unless you are experienced and know what you're doing, it's best not to try to direct any financial arrangements for another. A misjudgment or an error could result in a big loss.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't be too set on doing everything your way, particularly if you begin to sense that others are starting to doubt your directives. Listen to any suggestions for adjustments.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Pointing out the shortcomings of others will cause them to closely scrutinize your liabilities. It won't be too long before everybody will be saying things they will later regret.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Chance could bring you closer together with a nodding acquaintance. By spending some time with one another, you'll find a basis for a strong friendship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What develops could help you achieve an ambitious objective that you've been anxious to get a handle on, but once you recognize the right moment you'll have to act quickly. It's likely to be fleeting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The best chance you'll get for advancing a personal interest is likely to come about through a new contact. Be alert for just such an opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By being a bit more resourceful than usual, you could generate some kind of exciting concept. Don't discount it just because it doesn't stem from your normal way of thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Truly listen to what others have to say, because a casual comment could furnish you with a valuable point of view that you wouldn't have otherwise thought of or considered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't be hesitant about applying some new and untried procedures to an old assignment. It could turn out to be a time-saver that'll enhance your productivity well into the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You have two valuable assets currently: One is your talent for organization, and the other is your ability to effectively delegate who should do what. Don't let these gifts go unused.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- One of your faults can be letting things go until the last minute, and you could succumb to this today. Fortunately, however, you're likely to get things done just under the wire.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't even think about throwing in the towel if things aren't going too well. You're likely to surprise everybody, including yourself, by being a remarkably strong finisher.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your material prospects look exceptionally hopeful, and you could reap gains in several areas in ways you'd least expect. Once opened, these avenues will keep producing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Even if things don't go exactly as you had planned, the results will turn out to be comparable to those you wanted. Be as flexible as possible and ready to flow with events.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your shopping instincts will be quite acute, enabling you to spot something of value that everybody else is overlooking. You'll recognize a great buy when you see one.