Overall conditions that surround you are likely to show marked improvements in the year ahead, especially where your work or career is concerned. Both a promotion and increased earnings are possibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- There is justification for you to have high expectations today, so instead of subduing your feelings, do what you can to express them through both your work and play.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Handling a critical situation requires being both philosophical and realistic about things at the same time. Taking on a proper frame of mind assures victory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Clearly defining both your aims and purposes in competitive developments will give you an edge over others. You'll feel the need to succeed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If possible avoid spending time with aimless people who are going no place in the world. Pals who have both ambition and purpose will be the ones who will light a fire under you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Having both just the right amount of solitude and harmony enhances your chances for efficacy and can make this quite a productive day for you. Seek those conditions if you can find them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Simply by being pragmatic about all things allows you to gain the upper hand when needed in any dealings you have with others today. Call the shots as you see them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you are methodical and cognizant of all details, regardless of how small they are, this can be an extremely productive day for you. Everything will fall into place when you don't miss a beat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A couple of situations you've been unable to complete to your satisfaction can be concluded today if you're willing to start over and completely redo them. Give it a try.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Devote the greater part of your efforts to projects or situations that require mental effort rather than muscular output. You're far more adept at using your mind than you are your muscles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you'd like to engage in something social today, you'd be happier limiting your involvement to a small group of friends where each person will have a chance to express himself or herself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Simply looking out for yourself today will prove to be quite boring, so instead, utilize your time and talent to get others to socialize with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Collective benefits can be derived from relationships with people who are willing to share what they have with one another. The more each person gives, the more everybody gets.

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