ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When you start to feel a pinch in your wallet, you had better stop squeezing it. Remember, you won't be able to blame others for all the costly spending you've been engaged in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although advancing your interests may be important to you, be careful not to do so at the expense of alienating your companions. Good friends are priceless.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- This might be one of those days when you feel that others have more control over your affairs than you do. If you react abrasively, it will only make things rougher on you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Although social obligations might take precedence over what you'd rather be doing, try to be gracious about your displeasure without revealing your true feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you're smart, you won't introduce elements of competition into your dealings with others. There's a chance that the odds you believe to be in your favor will be woefully pitched the other way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Know when to quit while you're still ahead. You won't want it said of you that you're a person who only knows how to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When putting an important commercial deal together, don't leave any part of it up to a verbal commitment, even those last-minute points. Make sure all details are put in writing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you find yourself involved with someone who is extremely difficult to get along with, try not to complicate things by emulating this person's rotten behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Sadly, unpleasant assignments will not get done on their own. It will be up to you to bite the bullet, hold your nose and take care of those onerous little duties.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be sure that all the gains you make will be proportionate to the risk you'll take. Unless you are careful, you could have a tendency to take a big gamble on something of little value.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Instead of trying to hammer out a solution to a problem while the entire family is upset, suggest that everyone sleep on it. Tackle it tomorrow, when calmer heads will prevail.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Take care that all of your comments to or about others are not caustic and argumentative. If for any reason you're in an angry frame of mind, you'll not be able to express yourself lightly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although your patience at times might be pushed beyond its breaking point, you won't give up on whatever it is you're doing -- mostly because you can see the results in your mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because you're smart enough to not let your optimism cloud out reality, success will be yours. You realize that accomplishments come from seeing things and people for what they are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- New channels are likely to be opened, enabling you to add to your resources. It won't be luck that makes it happen, it'll be a whole lot of elbow grease.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A powerful desire to explore fresh avenues of self-expression could be extremely strong within you. However, if you're going to indulge, measure both the good and bad aspects.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll feel better about yourself if you first complete what you have on the drawing board before launching a new endeavor. Rewards for doing so are at hand -- don't get off course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An interesting development having to do with your social life could be looming. Chances are it will involve someone you've wanted to meet for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make it a point to elevate your expectations regarding what you'd like to get out of your job or career. Don't allow self-doubt to cause you to believe that your goals are unattainable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you're in a cycle where you're likely to be something of a visionary, if you hope to make your dreams a reality, you must still be pragmatic about what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you've been contemplating an investment, don't make any moves without first consulting a friend who is an expert and has effectively advised you previously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An alliance in which you're now involved has mutual benefits to share, but you must nurture it properly if you want it to continue to offer its bounty.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although at times you might have temporarily experienced some disenchantment with your work, you've never felt impelled to change jobs. Once again any career problems will pass.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Go with the flow, but don't depend on a new social contact to help you advance a commercial endeavor. It could be unsettling if your acquaintance fails to deliver.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Trying to pin the blame on another for something that goes awry will not only make you look bad, but could cost you a valued relationship. 'Fess up to your error.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you can't afford to splurge a little, it would be best to leave all your credit cards at home. It will be far too easy for you to yield to your extravagant urges right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Having little patience or respect for those who throw their weight around or don't do things exactly the way you wish could cause you to speak up in ways you'll regret.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Unless you find a release for your irritability, you could become so frustrated that you're likely to pick a fight over the least little thing. Being aware of your state can help you do something about it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Assess the costs in both time and money before committing yourself to a group involvement. If the event doesn't warrant your time and energy, beg off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Although there is nothing wrong with having strong ambitions, that might not be so regarding the ways you go about attempting to achieve them. Guard against throwing a temper tantrum.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There is a good chance you could find yourself once again closely involved with someone with whom you've had disagreements in the past. Unfortunately, the same disputes might arise afresh.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- That curiosity of yours is likely to be a bit more intense than usual, and it could tempt you to put your nose into places where it doesn't belong. Keep your sniffer focused on your own odors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It behooves you to disregard the conflicting opinions of someone who always seems to know better. Any heated response on your part could only add fuel to the fire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The best way to avoid friction with co-workers is to not take their complaints as a personal affront. Of course, at times this might be easier said than done, but at least try.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It's important not to misinterpret a friend's remarks or independent behavior as disloyalty of any kind. Allow him or her to be blunt at times and to follow his or her own star.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- By reacting in kind to the irritable crankiness of someone in your household, you could unnecessarily set off an explosion among the clan. Bite your tongue or count to 10 instead.