Look toward the year ahead with enthusiasm and optimism. Those same conditions that have always hindered progress for you in the past could form bridges that lead to amazing progress and huge achievements.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don't waste time fretting over a problematical development. In fact, you're likely to find out how much better you are at handling sticky wickets than others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no better day to clear up old correspondence, make those phone calls or get on the Internet and contact people whom you've been putting off touching base with for far too long.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because financial trends should be moving in your favor, focus your efforts and energies on the kinds of matters that are materially meaningful to you. You'll get a lot done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even though normally you're open to suggestions as to what to do for the day, your independence is of extreme importance to you right now. You'll resent being constricted by outside affairs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Gratification is not likely to come from what you do for yourself but what you do for others. Help everyone you can, but put first those who have aided you in the past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Involvements with pretentious people can sometimes bring out this characteristic in us as well. To avoid falling into this trap, try to hang out with people who are naturally humble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The probability for engaging in some kind of outstanding activity and producing a gangbusters achievement is quite astounding. In order to get in a successful frame of mind, establish a worthy target.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Some intuitive perceptions you're likely to get regarding the outcome of events could be more accurate than anything your logical side is telling you. Don't treat your hunches indifferently.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you find yourself connected with people who are in high positions, take advantage of it and talk to one of them about one of your big ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The potential for accomplishment is likely to be much greater in a partnership arrangement than it is through independent action. Don't hesitate to take on an ally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Assignments that require physical strength will be the ones you're likely to perform the most effectively. Don't hesitate to use your muscles as well as your head.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Spending some time on a social involvement isn't likely to be a waste. In fact, you might even make a connection that will be beneficial to your career.

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