Several important objectives of yours are likely to be fulfilled in the year ahead, in the same areas where you may have previously met with failure. The timing will be different, making people and their goals more in line with your plans.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It'll be your optimistic, hopeful manner that will smooth over the road you have to travel. In doing so, it will also make things better for those who journey at your side.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't be reluctant to think big and act boldly if your intuition tells you to move on something. If you are afraid to take a well-calculated chance, nothing will ever change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- People who have clout and influence are more likely to take a chance on you than would an average person. However, the request you ask of the powerful must make sense.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The chances of achieving an important objective look pretty good if you set your mind to it. Once more, you won't hesitate to include others in what you've accomplished.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Maintain an optimistic outlook and your expectations and dreams could easily become realities. Focus on your targets and keep them in your sights until they become a fait accompli.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Up until now, it may have looked as if you'd gone unappreciated, overlooked and ignored for something on which you worked hard and long. Not so -- your rewards are at hand.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just when you thought the world was against you, you'll discover that a loyal ally has been working on your behalf for some time. You could never have gotten far without his or her help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If another picks you to be his or her designated agent, do what you can for this person by making the best deal possible. Even if it was supposed to be just a favor, you're apt to receive a reward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Things aren't likely to work out the way you envision them, but don't get upset -- they could end up even better. It just proves that it's wise to never prematurely judge people or events.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Tough tasks that challenge your imagination could prove to be both fun and profitable. Unraveling the knotty problems that leave your associates stumped will give you a thrill.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Some people you meet could end up playing important roles in your affairs down the line. Be sure to remember their names, as well as get their contact information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You're apt to be exceptionally fortunate in a matter where something of material value is at stake. Wait to cash in until the most propitious moment.

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