Advancement in your chosen field of endeavor is highly likely in the year ahead, but you'll need to be patient, because it's also very possible that your ascendancy will happen in fits and starts. Relax and go with the flow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Nature has endowed you with a healthy dose of drive and determination, both of which are enormous assets. Usually, once you set your mind to something it's a fait accompli, but not today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- There should be no need to revise your painstakingly laid-out plans. Don't try to second-guess yourself and fail to follow through on your arrangements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- During this cycle, you should be exceptionally fortunate because of persons with whom you're involved. However, if someone in the group gets greedy, all bets are off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- In your mind everything will work out as long as everyone goes along with your way of thinking, but woe to those who oppose you. You may need to make a serious attitude adjustment.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You'll be far happier devoting your efforts and energies to tasks that are of a mental or creative nature, so try to stick to those areas. You're not apt to handle physical chores too well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a lot going for you, such as sharp thinking, good friends and even some help from Lady Luck, yet you may fail to appreciate this and thus not capitalize on it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- As long as you don't allow your impulses to override good methodology, you can achieve more than your share of objectives. Be systematic, practical and patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're smart, you'll stay away from subjects that are debatable and can't be solved anyway. Your mood is such that you aren't likely to mince words with people who disagree.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Teaming up with another in a common cause can be extremely productive, but only if both you and your teammate put forth an equal amount of effort. Make sure each party pulls his or her weight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone with whom you're involved might need a bit of a push from you to get him or her started. If you can't handle this, stay away from any joint endeavor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to be extremely productive and industrious, which is all well and good. However, if you get too far ahead of teammates, you could disrupt the assembly line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You'll be happier sticking to those whom you know like and admire you, and staying clear of people who think they are better than everybody else. You don't need any bad experiences.

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