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No one’s saying you have to go Scrooge on the world, but starting this Friday, you need to tighten your belt. Mercury turns retrograde in your financial sector for three weeks, putting you on a bit of an austerity plan. Paying off a large bill should be priority now. Yes, that might mean delaying the winter vacation for an extra month, or buying less extravagant gifts. You hate saying no to yourself when you want something, but fiscal irresponsibility will dull your ability to enjoy your purchases anyway. With the Moon in Pisces this weekend, you’re chock full of sentimentality and creativity. Get crafty, Sag. Handmade gifts don’t have to break the bank, but with your artsy flair, people will likely hang onto them a lot longer than the manufactured picks anyway. Check out websites like DesignSponge.com or Etsy for inspiration. A trip to the Goodwill could turn up vintage treasures that you can modify into your piece de resistance. Try frosting glass with a funky, hand-cut stencil, or making friends a mix tape with personalized playlists. You might not leave the house all weekend with all the fun you wind up having.