A number of opportunities will be in the offing for you in the year ahead. However, if you fail to jump on them or waste too much time thinking things over, you could lose out. They won't stick around very long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Be careful, because someone with whom you'll be involved might not be operating by the rules. If this person thinks you're an easy target, he or she might try to take you down.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A failure to select companions who are equally as enthusiastic about life as you are could put too many restrictions on everything you attempt to do and limit your initiative. Choose your chums wisely.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you want to perform effectively, you'll need to be systematic in all that you do. Unless you organize yourself and the job at hand, you won't accomplish much in the way of anything.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you have a bad time, it won't be because you're not sociable, but because of the group with which you're involved. Be more selective about your friends for a happier public presence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- When you utilize your friendliness and charm, situations in which you'll be involved will turn out to be fun and successful. Conversely, letting your ego govern the day will cause you unhappiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- As long as friends are in accord with your views and opinions, you'll be amicable and fun to be with. Should anyone disagree with you, however, you'll not be a happy companion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The disadvantages of a collective endeavor in which you're involved will bring down the whole ship if you make them more important than the many positive facets of the project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It might not be entirely the fault of others if you have problems dealing on a one-on-one basis with people. You should let your honesty instead of your vanity make the evaluation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Attend first thing, while you are fresh, to all the jobs and responsibilities that must get done. You won't be as effective handling things when you're tired.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Again you could find yourself in a similar social situation that you didn't handle too well previously. If you insist upon repeating the same mistake, expect the same results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although you are extremely capable of holding your own when in testy circumstances, you might insist on seeing yourself as the underdog. If you do, it'll be a no-win situation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Be on guard when participating in an activity that has competitive elements. Unfortunately, there's a chance that you could go up against someone who can't handle losing.

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