There is a strong possibility that you could end up being far more socially active in the year ahead, mostly because of a new group you meet. You don't want to forsake old pals, because they are likely to follow you into your new life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Something quite fortunate could transpire for you today through the good auspices of a relative. Try to be nicer than usual to both kith and kin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- In an area where you're trying to make progress, you might initially meet resistance but will soon find complete cooperation. Don't be too quick to make any major judgment calls.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because of having a natural ability to establish order where chaos is running rampant, you'll function far more effectively today than most other group members.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Once you discover you are allowing challenging developments to intimidate you, you'll be able to do anything you put your mind to today.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- By bringing people who possess talents you lack into an endeavor that is giving you fits, you can solve most any problem you might encounter today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An infusion of hope concerning a financial matter could come through for you from an unexpected conduit today. It could happen just when you're not looking for it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It behooves you to develop a few partnership arrangements today, especially where each has a different expertise to offer. Where one is weak, the other should be strong.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't be so quick to give up on hope where your career is concerned, because something significant is brewing for you that could turn things around. Stay the course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If a friend or associate of yours should make a promise to do something for you today, don't take it lightly. Chances are your pal will follow through and do exactly what he or she says.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something on which you're working could yield far more benefits than you ever expected it to do. No matter the trouble you run into, stick to it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Regardless of how bumpy the road looks, stay the course with someone you recently met who you would like to know better. Be the first one to initiate another get-together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Chance could play a powerful role today in bringing about conditions for producing more material growth than you ever thought possible. It'll be up to you to stay with it, however.

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