Someone from the past who was extremely important to you might re-enter your life in the year ahead. This person had a good influence on you then and chances are will continue to do so.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you take on too heavy a schedule, all it would do is cut down on your proficiency. Putting too much pressure on yourself could make you feel overwhelmed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Once more, you could get yourself involved socially with someone of whom you're not too fond. Try not to dwell too much on this person's shortcomings, or problems will result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's going to be up to you to put a stop to an outside influence that could undermine the tranquility of your space. If you don't do anything about it, you'll have to live with it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you know is spoiling for a fight. If you find yourself on a collision course with a very strongly opinionated person, walk away as fast as you can.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Thoroughly check out an expensive, purportedly long-lasting article to see if it can live up to its claims, before putting your hard-earned money down. It may not be worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If both you and your special someone have short fuses, make sure you keep your mouth shut when out in public. If you don't, it could lead to something very embarrassing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Try to help someone who has come to your assistance in the past. Even if this person's problems are more complex than yours, don't compare the two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be extremely careful about how you handle a friend who is already miffed for something you supposedly did in the past. Even if you weren't at fault, turn the other cheek.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Enhance your chances for success by trying to see things through the eyes of your competitor. It could substantially increase your ability to get what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Unless you are very careful with whom you pick an argument, you could find yourself in a situation where you are completely overmatched. Be agreeable to all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There are strong signals telling you and your family to be extremely careful about handling your funds. You or another member could incur a debt that would be difficult to pay off.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It's OK to go to someone for advice, if you believe he or she is bright enough to help. If the other party is clueless, however, he or she could make matters much worse.

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