ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Due to some clever maneuvering on your part, a positive change to your financial affairs could take place, although you might not realize it right away.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be exceptionally lucky with contracts or deals of any kind. If you've been trying to wrap up a project, now's the time to do it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The possibilities for increasing your resources look to be rather good. Even if you merely get a small stipend from one source, another could yield a significant amount.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Because you can't resist responding to others in a warm and friendly manner, companions will treat you in a way that will lift up your spirits and elevate your aspirations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Let events develop at their own pace because, to your delight, you'll discover that your colleagues will be looking out for your interests even more than you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You might not find a better day to have a meeting with someone about an important endeavor. Your colleague will be very receptive to your ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Concepts that you've been toying with can pay off big-time if given half a chance, especially if they're directly related to your work or career. Bring them out into the open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is definitely a strong market for the skills and knowledge that you've spent a long time acquiring. Let others in top positions know what you know and have to offer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you have a strong hunch concerning a way to save money, by all means explore this matter further. Opportunities for saving are all around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It looks like a recent acquaintance whom you feel a strong affinity toward is starting to play a significant role in your life. You'll see signs of this on the horizon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you set your mind to it, you should have no problem accomplishing anything you want. Between your cleverness and Lady Luck's help, all obstacles will melt away.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you find that you need a social diversion to cleanse your palate, do something fun, but keep it short. You don't want to cut into time that you need to get something important done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even if you aren't the one who starts an argument with a friend, bite the bullet and do what you can to make amends, for the sake of the relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A friend might be willing to help you out, but don't press your luck by demanding it. Ask nicely and be sure to show the proper gratitude.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Get out, look around and do a lot of comparison shopping before making a major purchase. If you don't, you'll regret your haste.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Just because you're anxious to wrap up an important matter, there's no reason to be rash or impulsive about it. Positive results should take precedence over speed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When it comes to a business matter, don't tip your hand prematurely. Keep your aces close to the vest and don't play them until you're sure you can win.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're able, try to take a breather from your workaday concerns and enjoy some of the wonderful things life has to offer. There's a lot more to living than just making money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- One of the quickest ways to wear out your welcome is to be dictatorial. You must be pleasant at all times, even as you're champing at the bit.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your drive for accomplishment could cause you to manipulate your friends. Strive to keep a sense of perspective about what really counts in life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Overly aggressive individuals could quickly turn you off. If this happens, you can avoid confrontation by responding in a strong manner.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be careful not to respond too harshly in a public disagreement between you and your mate. You as well as everyone else could end up very embarrassed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although you might take the time to carefully analyze a situation, you could still make a bad judgment owing to a preconceived notion. Keep an open mind.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Even if asked, think twice before getting involved in a problem that a friend has brought on him- or herself. This situation could be more tangled than it appears.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Resist temptations to team up with someone without knowing what that person's plans or intentions might be. You may not like his or her ideas, or else lack the money to partake in them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who is sincerely interested in your welfare might have some sage advice. Before settling on a plan or making a major decision, hear him or her out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you let another do a job for you that you can easily handle yourself, you could regret it. Be more self-reliant.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even if material conditions are improving, it should not give you license to be wasteful or extravagant. You may later need all the money you could blow today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's a good chance you might be a shade too opinionated for your own good. Although you might feel that you're making an impression, it's the wrong way to do it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're not careful, you could easily let the cat out of the bag regarding an important secret. Be extra mindful of not only what you say, but to whom.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don't allow an extravagant whim to gain control of your wallet, which could easily happen if you're palling around with a big spender whom you're trying to impress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Usually, you have an appreciation for the virtues, abilities and desires of your friends. Today, however, you might feel that your way of doing things is the only way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- In your haste to promote something that you care about, there's a strong possibility you could leave out pertinent information. Slow down a bit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep in mind that old adage: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." It could prove to be quite useful when negotiating an important financial matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- People who are in a position to help you might not do so if they think they are being manipulated. To be effective, you must be totally sincere.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Beware of becoming so unduly enamored with your own thinking that it blinds you to much better suggestions being offered by experienced people.