Financial Horoscopes: Gemini, Be Sensible

Libra

Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Theft, scams, and unauthorized use all have matters of degree. The market allows and even encourages some of it; on the other hand, there can be laws with stiff penalties. Educate yourself about what's permissible and what isn't. And be wary of friendly gestures from people you don't know that well. If something smells fishy, it probably is.

Scorpio

Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

If you're smart, lucky, or both, you might find yourself trading in some little-noticed market that's immune to the current financial uncertainty. Of course, unregulated industries, under-the-radar startups, and foreign stock exchanges have their downsides, too, so don't bet the farm on today's stroke of good fortune. Buying yourself a little time or a little vacation might be the perfect outcome.

Sagittarius

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

There could be any number of reasons why profitable activities might falter today. Beware of taking a heavy-handed approach to sensitive investments. Talk to your broker if there's something you don't understand. Otherwise, your learning curve could be steep. Find less expensive ways to learn your way around the market.

Capricorn

Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

Maybe there's a lot of maneuvering around just a few opportunities. Competitors really should consider merging operations today. That way you could also merge your resources instead of trying to outbid or undermine each other. Once the market becomes more predictable again, everyone will be in a much stronger position.

Aquarius

Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Find more efficient ways to get your market information and pay attention to significant trades as soon as they're reported. Get your hands on something you can use today. Even if you can't use it for much, at least you can practice balancing on the thin line between reactive and proactive. You won't want any lag time when the moment is right.