In the year ahead, there are strong indications that you will be entering an extremely creative period. During this cycle there's an excellent chance that you could develop some type of useful product for which there will be a boffo market.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be extremely careful not to let pessimistic thinking dominate your optimistic viewpoint. If you do, you'll allow defeat to carry the day, when you could instead easily triumph.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Companions might have a difficult time getting a handle on your mood. In some instances you'll be extremely kind, while in other cases the Scrooge in you might come to the fore.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be careful what you say and to whom. Someone might quote your comments out of context and end up hurting both of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're not careful, there is a good chance that you'll be intimidated by your own imagination. Of course, this can be avoided if you don't misuse your fertile mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Sensing a friend's fragile mood, the timing might not be exactly right to remind him or her about an overdue financial obligation. You've waited this long, tarry a bit longer if you can.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When seeking advice concerning a troublesome situation, don't settle for just one person's opinion. Numerous points of view might provide you with a great, collective answer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The ideas or suggestions of someone in the family might be superior to your thoughts on handling a delicate situation. Don't allow your ego to block your eardrums.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you're smart, you won't waste a lot of time looking for easy outs. The road you're on might be difficult, but you can overcome any obstacles and will even take pride in doing so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An arrangement that you're involved in might be of dubious value, so don't rely upon another person too heavily. Even if the road is bumpy, you will be better off overcoming all the obstacles yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- When it comes to serving your own self-interest, you're likely to be extremely productive, but if you are required to help out another, your faculties could suddenly shut down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Think twice before investing in a situation about which you know little to nothing. You could end up buying into a pie-in-the-sky scheme, all because you were enticed by a delicious description.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If there isn't something in it for you, you're apt to be reluctant to extend yourself in any way. However, if there are personal gains to be made, it'll be another story.

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