The year ahead could be an impressive one where your earnings are concerned. Interesting currents are stirring that could put you in the right place at the right time to make some impressive financial gains.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's good that you are a courageous individual, but you need to be able to distinguish between bravery and just plain foolhardiness. Don't try to buck the odds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There's a chance you could get in way over your head if you challenge someone in a debate who has a firmer grip on the facts than you do. Know when to back off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you already have your hands full trying to keep your own affairs in order, don't additionally attempt to sort out another person's muddled affairs. Mind your own beeswax.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When one of your important goals is at stake, keep everyone else at bay. Unfortunately, taking on a partner could be more of a hindrance than a help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When it comes to important career matters, don't rely on anybody else to handle things. If you delegate your responsibilities to a party who makes a mistake, you'll only have yourself to blame.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Go ahead and let your hair down at a social gathering, but be careful not to wear out your welcome. To be on the safe side, be among the first to leave.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even if it takes a bit of doing, be as tolerant as possible with certain companions who are not in harmony with your goals and purposes. Make allies, not enemies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Generally, things that we criticize in others are reflections of our own shortcomings. Instead of trying to correct the flaws of your colleagues, work on your personal imperfections.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be particularly careful about getting yourself involved in a financial arrangement that is outside of your particular field of expertise. The lesson you learn could be an expensive one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is nothing wrong with looking out for your self-interest, provided you're not trying to feather your nest at the expense of someone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Should an associate come to you requesting assistance, by all means do what you can to help. Just don't volunteer to take on something that's beyond your capabilities.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Avoid joining an activity with friends that is much too costly for your wallet to handle. Simply knowing it is beyond your means would put a damper on it for you.

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