Because you'll be placing a considerably greater emphasis on your material interests in the year ahead, chances are your probabilities for success will be increased. However, take a little time to smell the roses as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It looks like one of your talents will get a workout at this juncture. You have a special aptitude for organizing things, and you will be asked to do so for others. Stay alert: You'll still have to run your own ship as well.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you have a special talent that can be meaningful to others, use it post haste. Make sure you benefit from your gift as well, and you'll have reason to be more successful than usual.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Even though you'll be the one endowed with excellent leadership qualities, it will be others who recognize it before you do. Don't allow any self-doubts to dilute your talents.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Although your financial picture looks especially good, you may be slow to recognize it. This may be due to your using different methods, which will at first obscure the gains you're making.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Because you'll enjoy your friends for who they are and not for what you can get from them, you'll be surprised when some pals shower you with favors. Ask not and you shall receive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't hesitate to share your secret desires with friends whom you truly trust. True pals will want to help you figure out ways to fulfill your wishes, not make life harder on you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It behooves you to closely study the associates whom you admire. Chances are there is something of value you can learn from them that'll make your life easier.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you fail to get something you really want on your first try, push harder during a second attempt. Your probabilities for achieving what you want are good, as long as you don't give up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Once you're able to view situations from other people's perspectives, you'll be more effective in dealing with both the situations and the people. When you widen your outlook, you widen your acceptance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're in an unusually good earning cycle, which should increase your income stemming from special skills, knowledge and/or services you have to offer. Don't hesitate to ask for what you're worth.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Obligatory social activities with friends are likely to be more enjoyable than usual. It might be due to the fact that they will take place outside the house in inexpensive, fun venues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Although it's usually unwise to attempt to do more than one thing at a time, this may not be true in your case. You can handle multiple tasks when there are dollars to be made.

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