Poor beginnings don't always have to become poor endings. In fact, you'll have excellent chances to strengthen your financial and/or material position by building a stronger foundation out of what you have. Take things a step at a time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be surprised if more than one person confides in you without you or them knowing why. They'll simply feel impelled to tell you things that they wouldn't tell anybody else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may not be smart to push for certain things, such as matters that affect your material affairs, if you sense the timing is bad. Listen to what your instincts are telling you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Instead of going with the flow as you normally might do, you are likely to be determined to focus on one specific goal. It'll be for a worthy purpose.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Pay attention and you could learn something important by observing how another conducts him or herself in a development that is similar to one you will soon face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Being fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time will make you privy to some advance information concerning something profitable that is about to go down. Use it with discretion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone you respect who has counseled you correctly in the past is the same person you should go to again if you're having a problem making another critical decision.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Any idea you get that you think might help your work or career is best kept to yourself, at least until you are absolutely certain you would be able to successfully pull if off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Try to distinguish between being protective and being possessive regarding a loved one. If the leash is held too tightly, it could become a choke chain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An important development can be finalized to your satisfaction, provided you are tenacious and persistent. Don't settle for second-best.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If there is something important that you need to do, get it out of the way as early in the day as possible. If you wait until you're pushed into it, you may do a rotten job.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Take some time to study and review your financial position. Something that would save or make you more money could come out of a close, meticulous study.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Any favors you do for others aren't likely to be repaid immediately. However, when they are, there is a chance you'll get more in return than you gave.

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