Brighter and more pleasant times could be in the offing for you in the year ahead. One of the main reasons for this is that you are likely to develop a more relaxed attitude that will serve you well both commercially and socially.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- In your dealings, do what you can to let the other party feel that he or she is the only one who truly knows how to gratify your requirements. If you do, it will gain you extra consideration.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- One of your nobler attributes is your loyalty to your friends. You might get a chance to prove this when one of your pals needs you to stand by him or her.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because you perform so well while under pressure, you aren't likely to back away from any challenging developments. You will have plenty of reserves from which to draw, and they will be responsible for your victory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you have something good in the hopper, first check with your best friends to see if they want a piece of it before you bestow it to just anybody. Your pals would do the same for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who has only given you half-hearted support when you needed it in the past might make a remarkable turnabout and go all-out to help you. Be sure to show your gratitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- To your credit, you'll do what you can to put those with whom you're involved completely at ease. In doing so, it will imbue your arrangements with harmony and pleasant associations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A person who has unfairly misjudged you in the past based on distorted information will change his or her tune after spending some quality time with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's never wise to let your heart rule your head, yet today could produce an exception to that rule. You might find it best to allow compassion to take precedence over practicality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Changes you are likely to be instrumental in making will affect your family in ways that will win you praise from all concerned. It'll make you feel good that you did what you did.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You'll consider it very important to let the one you love know how you truly feel about him or her. Expressing sincere devotion will elevate this person's spirits and make the day a special one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You could do rather well for yourself when the results of your good work are tallied. The secret to success is perseverance. Like a cat on a clothesline, hang in there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- As long as it's sincere and deserved, flattering another can score points for you like nothing else. Go out of your way to compliment anyone whom you feel warrants special notice.

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