If you utilize all your abilities, ideas and experiences as best you can, the year ahead could be very fruitful. Your fertile imagination, combined with your strong initiative and ambition will produce a winning formula.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If self-imposed uncertainties cause you to question something that you previously believed to be sound, you could start to go backward instead of moving ahead on things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Before bringing someone into your confidence, make sure this person won't betray you and tell others certain tidbits that you don't want blabbed all over town.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your chances for success look pretty good, provided you stick to your original blueprint. Conversely, if you begin to effect some last- minute changes, you're likely to fall flat.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your generous supply of ingenious ideas and loads of enthusiasm will count for little if you lack the discipline to finish what you begin. Make sure that you're a finisher.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Usually you're an excellent judge of character, but this fine quality is apt to desert you, and you could back the very people you should most avoid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When it comes to a situation that calls for a firm stance and sticking to what you began, you could be convinced to take a different tack by someone who is way off course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Continuously check every detail of your work and/or the efforts of those under your charge. Be careful not to let someone who has a tendency to rush a job call the shots.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Trying to mix business with pleasure could make for a poor combination, so it is advisable to stick with one or the other. Focus on work-related matters or devote yourself to pleasure, but not both.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You're the type of person who likes to experiment on your work from time to time to see if you can do it better. Stick to the tried and true for the time being, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although you're normally good at keeping secrets, that doesn't mean you can relax. Watch out, because with a minimum amount of coaxing, a nosy pal could have you spilling the beans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be satisfied with nominal profits instead of holding out for what you believe could be a better deal. Unreasonable expectations invite major disappointment.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Just because certain ideas or concepts work for another does not necessarily guarantee they will work for you. Make allowances for different situations, talents and experiences.

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