An unfulfilled ambition of yours has a good chance of being gratified in the year ahead, but only if you stick with it. Where you previously met with defeat, you may now get a new opportunity that will grant you success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You could emerge victorious if you aren't afraid to take a well-calculated risk. In order to accomplish your aims, you might have to be a bit more assertive than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A condition that is imbued with negative overtones can be altered in your favor. Someone who has much more experience than you will be the liberating factor.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A job or project that you can't handle on your own can be achieved with the help of another party. The aid will come from somebody with whom you have worked previously.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you see something you could do but that has not been asked of you, don't ignore it, do it. Special acknowledgement and/or rewards will be given to the person who does good work and goes the extra furlong.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- This could be an especially good day socially for you. If you are fortunate enough to get an invitation to an event where you could meet new people, grab your hat and spats and get moving.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If the entire family pulls together when a financial issue threatens to rock the boat, you can withstand any untoward effects that would have otherwise come of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In order to feel satisfied, you could need to seek out some active mental and physical outlets. Don't make any commitments that you can't wriggle out of; keep your day open for sudden treks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you run across a channel that could bring you more money, give it your top priority immediately. Current conditions favor adding to your income.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Whether it's normal for you or not, you'll have excellent managerial skills, so don't back off if someone tries to tell you otherwise. You're right, the other person is wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- There may be someone whom you'd like to help, but in order to do so, you might have to let this person feel that he or she is helping you. Some people have too much pride to accept assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Rubbing shoulders with people who have clout in your field of endeavor could be beneficial. As long as you don't foist your plans on anybody, business can be combined with fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You're apt to be in a stronger position than you realize where your career is concerned. Be alert, because opportunities are breaking out in several directions simultaneously.

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