Certain alliances and/or relationships that you'll be establishing in the year ahead will prove to be extremely fortunate for all parties. The mutual reinforcement will pay off for everyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Because your financial aspects are looking so encouraging at this time, you should look for new ways to better your lot in life. Don't waste this chance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An important upcoming involvement that includes a number of your friends will benefit if you take the reins. Everyone realizes this and won't make any bids for the top slot.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Some kind of financial matter that you've viewed with distaste could make an abrupt turnaround for the better. There's a lesson to be learned from this.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A role reversal is likely to take place between you and someone who has long served as your instructor. You have some valuable information that they will want to learn from you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A pleasant surprise could be in the making for you. From out of nowhere, a debt or a reward that you thought would never be met will be paid in full.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although you might not be very lucky on your own, someone you're with will be, and this person's good fortune is likely to rub off on you. Choose your companions with this in mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Wishful thinking might not be a frivolous pastime if it influences you to transform your fantasies into realities. Make your dreams count for something.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's OK for your mind to operate on a philosophical level, because it could make you more effective and able to see past the mere outward appearance of things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to finally perceive how to circumvent some kind of stumbling block that has been vexing you in your work. Make your move with vim and gusto.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Continue to just be yourself, because it encourages you to do and say all the right things. The residual effects will be an increase in your popularity with your friends and workmates.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- When it comes to matters that pertain to your work, don't hesitate to improvise your way out of dilemmas. The way you handle things will be both constructive and resourceful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Smoother sailing is finally ahead, because the measures you take are likely to instill harmony in several areas of your life that have proven to be a bit tempestuous lately.

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