Success will be more easily achieved in the year ahead if you first finish all your old projects before tackling any new ones. If you don't, you'll weaken or dilute the new endeavors you have on the drawing board.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- No one needs to tell you that information pertaining to a personal matter should be restricted only to those involved. Allowing others to butt their noses in the issue would be improvident.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Should an opportunity arise to strengthen a wilting relationship, by all means don't waste it. Take advantage of anything that would help matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If an acknowledgement or pat on the back is offered for efforts you expended on behalf of another, graciously accept it. You wouldn't expect less of the person in question.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Regardless of how serious a matter might be, it behooves you to treat it philosophically. When your mindset is positive, you'll attract positive results.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Accept management responsibilities in a collective endeavor if you are the best one for the job, especially if you have certain talents that would benefit the arrangement.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you develop a quid-pro-quo outlook, others will back your aims. However, you must be the first one to show a willingness to cooperate with their interests, so make an effort to do so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's more likely that you'll be able to make a better commercial deal today than tomorrow. Keep this in mind when you are scheduling your agenda.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have a knack of being able to direct people without them realizing you're doing so. Use this talent effectively, not for just for your benefit, but for everyone else's as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The kind interaction of a concerned friend may offer an opportunity to get what you want, but the chance may be limited in nature. Make the most of it, and treat it respectfully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Get your most difficult assignments out of the way early, when you're fresh and at your best. You can take bets that both your drive and abilities will diminish later on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Strive for fairness in all of your interactions with others. In case the other party doesn't know, specify beforehand the things you think you're entitled to.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Success is indicated if you are truly determined to accomplish your aims, regardless of how tough they may be to achieve. Proceed forward without doubting your abilities.

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