A secret hope or desire can be fulfilled in the year ahead by making it your primary objective. Keep it in the front of your mind, regardless of what else you have going on, and you'll have a good chance of realizing your dream.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be careful about unthinkingly getting involved in a complicated project before you truly know all the facts. It behooves you to thoroughly check things out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're unable to do so yourself, it might be wise to have somebody you trust keep an eye on your spending. This isn't likely to be one of your better days for managing funds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The only way you're going to be productive is to make a schedule and stick to it. Tasks or projects that you leave until the last minute aren't likely to get accomplished.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have great self-discipline when you choose to exercise it, and it behooves you to do so when it comes to certain things you know you should not eat or drink. Don't overindulge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be on your toes when it comes to someone in your social group who is looking for another to pay his or her way. If you're not careful, she or he is likely to take advantage of your generous nature.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Because you're usually the one who is a step ahead of everybody else, you might think you can let your guard down. The moment you do, however, someone will shoot out in front of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You're usually smart enough not to believe everything you hear, but you could easily be snookered based on some very colorful information that is the product of another's vivid imagination.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be mindful of the risks involved if you find yourself tempted to impulsively make a financial investment on something just because it sounds intriguing. Check it out first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be much more popular if you take the emphasis off of your own desires and make an effort to go along with what others want. Be a joiner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Although our hunches can sometimes provide us with things our logic overlooks, don't think this is the case for you just because you want it to be true. Use common sense.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Think carefully before involving yourself in a joint venture being formed for either a commercial or social purpose. Know what you're getting yourself into.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If some kind of an agreement you made hasn't lived up to what you expected, get in touch with the others involved to see if they feel the same way. Make whatever adjustments you can.

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