In the year ahead, an old romantic interest might re-enter your life with an attempt to revitalize some banked embers. If it didn't end badly before, it might be worth it to take a second look.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Regardless of where you're at or what you're doing, be content with your situation. If you display a desire to be elsewhere, it will have an effect on how others feel about you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- When involved with friends who are generous and considerate, be sure to unlock your wallet as best you can. If you don't, the contrast will make you look like a skinflint.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Relax and just be yourself because, unfortunately, any form of pretense could make you look phony and would produce the opposite effect of the one you are trying to make.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you allow your emotions to gain the upper hand, they are likely to affect your ability to evaluate certain situations in a meaningful manner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Usually you're not the type of person who tends to nurse grudges, yet you might have a difficult time being around someone whom you feel treated you badly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Be cognizant of what you say and how you behave. You could unintentionally do something or use words that will make you look rudely disinterested in what others say or do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- All you may want is to be helpful, but a friend might consider any unsolicited suggestions on your behalf to be uncouth criticism. Be sure your pal wants an honest assessment of his or her work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Lending money or something of value to someone who, time after time, fails to return what he or she borrows could be a pretty dopey thing to do. If you get taken, it'll be your own fault.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even if it's inconvenient for you, stand by your word. If you break a promise you made, someone who holds you in high esteem will be severely disappointed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Strive to be discerning of the job you're doing, especially if you consider it to be a work of art. Your normally excellent taste might not be up to the job's demands.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be sure your purse can withstand any extravagant splurges you subject it to. Once you empty it, it might take quite a while to replenish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Whether you be flitting through the social sphere or merely taking care of business at work, be on your best behavior when placed in a highly visible position. Antisocial actions always mar one's image.

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