Because you'll be extremely capable of realizing an ambitious objective, the progress that you're looking for can be made in the year ahead, albeit with a bit of hard work and a lot of effort on your part. Move onward and upward, and don't stint the elbow grease.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- An interesting development could occur that would elevate your hopes and expectations. Just because something sounds too good to be true doesn't mean that it lacks potential.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give money matters top priority, because this could be one of those rare days when you can effortlessly reach your financial goals and fatten your bank account in the process.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Meaningful projects that you personally direct have excellent chances for success. Apply your best efforts toward getting what you really want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Most of the time, it is unwise to rely totally on your hunches while ignoring your logic. Today, though, could be one of those rare exceptions when you won't want to discount your intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If a face-to-face meeting concerning an important involvement with another becomes necessary, don't use a surrogate, even if you think that person could do a better job. You need to handle this in person if you want the credit that will eventually come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't be afraid if you get drawn into a competitive involvement that has rather high emotional or financial stakes. You'll come out ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your optimistic outlook will be one of your greatest assets. You'll use it effectively to further your personal interests by minimizing all insignificant negatives.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Persons will be supportive when you get them to understand how they can benefit from a collective involvement. Spell everything out without holding back any of the details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- This can be a better than usual day for negotiating important agreements. The key to success will be ensuring that a project yields equal benefit to all parties involved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Financial trends look unusually positive, especially regarding dealings in which you're personally prepared to work hard for what you hope to get. Think big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If there is someone of the opposite gender whom you're desirous of impressing, don't come on too strong. In fact, be a bit standoffish and try to let him or her make the first move.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't hesitate to press for a close if there's an important matter that you want to wrap up. It's one of those days when you could get exactly what you want.

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