ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't settle for sticker price when you're out shopping for something that is more money than you want to pay. With a little poking around, you'll find a good substitute at a much lower price.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When conversing with friends, avoid discussing subjects that are much too personal to share with everybody. Focus on fun things that allow everyone to relax.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One of your greatest obstacles is allowing self-defeating thoughts to overwhelm your thinking. You can control anything you set your mind to, and that includes avoiding all things negative.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you're smart, you won't gamble with friends, even for insignificant stakes. There's a chance that a big misunderstanding could arise over something rather petty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Devote your time and attention to situations that could make or save you money. Time and attention devoted to these factors will yield large profits down the line.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Provided you don't tip your hand prematurely, a significant objective can be achieved. Remember the competitors lurking in the wings who would love to know your plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Give no credence to advice offered you by someone whom you know doesn't have an accurate handle on what you're doing. This individual's intentions may be good, but his or her counsel isn't.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When it comes to a partnership arrangement, let your cohort do all the talking. There is a strong chance your two cents' worth could be the wrong thing at the wrong time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The possibilities for achieving your ambitions and objectives look pretty good, even though you might have to contend with some petty frustrations on your road to victory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although you're likely to be painfully aware of the flaws in others, it'll serve no useful purpose to call attention to them. Instead, work on your own shortcomings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You might find it necessary to make a small concession in a commercial matter in order to reap some larger gains. You'll understand that nothing is ever optimal.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If the work you're doing requires extreme diligence, have another double-check your efforts, especially details that have to be put in writing. You could easily miss a small oversight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone whom you've gone out of your way to help in the past has been looking for a way to reciprocate, and he or she just might find out a way to do so. You deserve it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't give up on your hopes and expectations, because they have excellent possibilities for being gratified. What you desire will be placed at your fingertips.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An opportunity from an unsuspected source is likely to present itself, and it could help you fulfill an ambitious desire. However, it will be of a fleeting nature, so you must act fast.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who is separated from you by distance but not spirit is anxiously awaiting a word from you. If you've been harboring the same feelings, do what you can to touch base.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even if it takes a few tries, know that two important objectives can be achieved if you go after them. They are interrelated, so your efforts will bring them together simultaneously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A couple of people you've helped in the past will be supportive of your interests if and when you require assistance. Don't be reluctant to let your needs be known.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Conditions are a bit unusual and somewhat mysterious where your work or career is concerned. You'll be helped rather than hindered, even when you don't ask for assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Someone you find to be appealing has also been rather intrigued by you. This fact might finally become known to both of you through a tantalizing set of circumstances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you choose to use them, you have the time and ability to complete a lot of little things you've left half-finished recently. Be smart and tie up all those loose ends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in an extremely creative cycle at this point in time, and your ideas could have much greater value than you attach to them. It would be wise to discuss your concepts with others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It looks like your financial prospects are outstanding. It's one of those times when you might want to focus on making extra money.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you want to have more clout with your peers, you only have to assert yourself. You have excellent leadership qualities at present.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't start anything that you know you can't or won't finish, because chances are it will be left undone for quite some time. If that happens, it will be a thorn in your side until you complete it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Subdue inclinations to judge people or events negatively before you have all the facts. If you persist in thinking dark thoughts, you will make sure the day lives up to these expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be extremely selective of the friends with whom you choose to spend the day if you're planning some type of specific, enjoyable activity. Make sure all are compatible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Go out of your way to be tactful in any involvements you have with those who are in authoritative positions. Remember, they'll have the upper hand at all times, not you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Discussing potential, partially developed plans with others could add confusion to your thinking. Wait until you have everything worked out before talking about your intentions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's never the right day to poke your nose into a situation that is none of your business. Your curiosity could get you drawn into the complicated affairs of another. M.Y.O.B.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be open-minded to the views of your associates, but, by the same token, don't think everything they say consists of the wisest thoughts either. Use your own judgment when it comes down to it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Unless you're an expert on the subject, guard against a tendency to criticize the efforts of others. Listen and learn; they could be right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Think twice before getting involved in a project that is being managed by another. Should things go awry, you could be held accountable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you're smart, you'll keep an issue about which you and your mate are diametrically opposed under wraps. You're not going to resolve anything, but you could make it worse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Attitude is everything where your productivity is concerned. If you look at things as being difficult and distasteful, you can expect the job to severely cramp your style.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Spending lots of money is no assurance that you'll be guaranteed a good time. In fact, certain expensive activities can turn out to be bummers.