In the year ahead, try to arrange your life in ways that allow you to take some brief trips to places you'd like to visit. Excursions of this ilk will attract new people into your life who'll make a big difference in terms of happiness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because material conditions are holding steady at this point in time, there's a strong likelihood that you could have a little surplus in hand. Why not get yourself something special?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you are planning on going someplace where you could run into someone whom you're anxious to impress, take extra time to primp a bit. Feel good about yourself, and others will too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Follow your compassionate instincts when they urge you to do something nice for another. However, it's important that you do so with as little fanfare as possible if you want to make the correct impression.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A huge hope or an expectation might be fulfilled through the good auspices of an old friend. Be sure to acknowledge with proper gratitude all that he or she does for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's a strong possibility that you could learn a very valuable lesson: Happiness is not based on how much you possess, but by interacting with loving people whom you respect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You never underestimate the power of kind words, and you'll use them to bolster the spirits of another who is down on his or her luck. What you offer will be the encouragement that is needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- One of your biggest breaks will come from being in the right place at the right time in order to profit from some solid foundations laid by others. It's a momentary cycle, so make the most of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You'll be amazed at how giving others the benefit of the doubt actually profits you. Its magic works in your favor with all your relationships and on all levels.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take advantage of every opportunity you get that can put you on better terms with co-workers. Now's the time to amass a huge surplus of goodwill -- it will come in handy later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Cupid is singling you out for special attention by making it possible for you to attract the regard of someone who may have never noticed you previously. Just be yourself and everything will fall into place.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- There is no one better than you at sorting out complicated developments. Now is the time to figure out you need to attract someone who'll be as focused as you are.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because you'll coat your requests in a hint of sugar, others will be more likely to do your bidding. However, you'd better follow through or it'll be the last time such favors are bestowed.

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