ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Normally, it's wise to leave your credit cards at home when you go window-shopping, but today you could stumble upon a rare item that you've been wanting for a long time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be quick on your feet and able to express yourself in eloquent terms. If you have any verbal presentations you need to make, now is the time to do so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your financial pattern could at last turn the corner and make a huge improvement. Those bright rays of hope will break through even the most difficult of obstacles.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Should your path cross either deliberately or unintentionally with those in high places, you'll be treated with respect by those who are in positions to help you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When confronted with some challenging developments, your stronger qualities are likely to emerge and will handle things well. You'll be tough to beat once the will to win is awakened within you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your observations and comments will carry much more weight with your peers than usual. This is because your answers will benefit an entire group rather than any one individual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even though your imagination might go overboard at times and make you fearful, should you actually be confronted with a crisis, you'll be remarkably courageous and wise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Finally some balance and order is likely to be restored in a situation that has been a bit unsettling lately. Everyone involved will be anxious to improve things and make good things happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Press just a little bit harder, and something on which you've been working can be brought to a successful conclusion at this time. You'll be glad you put forth the extra effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your mate or special someone will be most appreciative if you give his or her concerns the same priority that you give your own. You don't have to do more; just don't do less.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although you'll be rather fortunate in terms of the rewards you derive from your labor, you need self-gratification as well as material gain. Make sure you do a good job.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Material objectives can be achieved through what you do for others. You'll be luckier working on behalf of family and cohorts than you will be striving solely for your own desires.

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.