ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It behooves you to be as prudent as possible in the management of your funds. Don't borrow what could be difficult to repay.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You might feel that you can't accomplish something without assistance. Normally, you work far better when alone, and, inclinations to the contrary, today will be no different.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- By all means, be helpful to those who genuinely need assistance, but know when someone else can handle something without your interference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be realistic about your expectations for social engagements. If you don't, you could end up being very disappointed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Normally, you have the tenacity to achieve your desired results. However, you might be all too willing to prematurely throw in the towel today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Most of the time, you tend to be a very flexible person, but you can be very rigid as well, if you're not careful. Don't cling to untenable positions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If someone requests that you make good on a debt or obligation, do your best to do so, even if you technically have more time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There are always two sides to every issue. Try to be flexible in your outlook, so that you don't overlook a quality solution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You might think that you're only temporarily shelving an unpleasant task, but this brief respite could turn into an eternity. Better to just hold your nose and get down to it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If your attitude is glum rather than gregarious, you'll only make yourself and those around you miserable. Buck up or go home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you fail to attend to certain domestic responsibilities, you will amass an extraordinary level of guilt. You shouldn't let this happen.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It's best not to discuss something that you're passionate about with a pessimistic associate. By the time he or she is through commenting, you might wrongly feel like ditching the whole thing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You might be in a money-making mood, but try to profit for the benefit of others, not yourself. You'll get the most satisfaction from indulging your charitable instincts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be holding all the trump cards, but you're not likely to use this power unjustly. The opposition will admire and appreciate your restraint.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Because someone has helped you when you needed it in the past, your compassion is easily aroused. Admirably, you'll be the first to respond to someone in need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An issue of personal interest might also appeal to your friends. Although they may not know how to turn it into a group endeavor, you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focusing on the virtues rather than the shortcomings of friends will not only boost their egos, but also make you very popular.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're basically a very imaginative person to begin with, but today that will be even more so. To your credit, you'll put your ideas to work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because you'll strive to treat others as fairly as possible, things will work out quite well. Friends and colleagues will respond in kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An enterprising friend is likely to provide you with some helpful tips. Use them to extract even more juice from an already profitable situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't be surprised if you derive an unexpected bonus from help that you render to another. You'll set a wonderful example, and the right people will notice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even though your needs are important, they won't be more so than those of your loved ones. You'll figure out a way to help both your family and yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Outward appearances might affect how your associates view things, but not you. You'll know how to dig deep beneath the surface and deal with root causes.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- One of your greatest assets is your ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions. You might have to use it in several instances today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You often push yourself beyond your limits, and you could become overtaxed today. Excessive effort will do you in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make sure any tips you receive are reliable before acting on them. If you don't do your homework, you could get yourself in big trouble.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take nothing for granted when conducting business with an unfamiliar firm or person. Be sure to check out all the facts and figures first.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Regardless of how good you believe an alliance to be, without harmony of purpose it won't get you far. Make sure everyone's on the same wavelength.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you are too busy checking on your colleagues' work, you could easily neglect your own. Focus primarily on your assignment, not theirs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It behooves you to avoid any and all speculative involvements, especially those controlled by others. A conflict of interest could ruin everything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- An old, unresolved issue that has caused problems in the past might rear its ugly head again. Sadly, both you and your opponent will still be at loggerheads.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you're a keen observer, your focus might only be on the negative. A biased viewpoint invites confrontation, so strive to be fair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your financial picture is uncertain at this time, so be extra careful when it comes to the management of your funds. Any error, even a small one, could be very costly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Demands imposed on you by others could prevent you from doing what you had planned. Take the inconvenience in stride, and things will work out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't make this a day where you create your own difficulties through self-sabotage. Think carefully before you act.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When out socializing with friends, don't hesitate to say no if they want you to participate in something that you can't afford. Be bold, not broke.