In the year ahead you'll not be deprived of a substantial amount of opportunities, some of which could be of the long-shot variety. If you're smart, you'll restrict your risk-taking to sure things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who is aware that you can easily be manipulated through flattery might lay it on pretty thick in order to get something from you that he or she knows you're apt to reject.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Usually, you're the type of person whose word can be relied upon. Today, however, you might tell another that something is done when it isn't, just to get him or her off your back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Everything should work out fine for you in situations where you rely solely on yourself. However, the same might not be true in matters where you're dependent on another.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be careful about taking bows for something you have yet to accomplish, because it could backfire on you. Don't let your pride put you in a situation that would cause embarrassment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You usually operate very efficiently, as long as you can handle developments as they occur. Today, however, if you don't have your moves planned in advance, you won't like the results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Keep an eye open on something you share with a partner that requires some astute handling, and which your partner is managing alone. If it's botched, it could cost both of you money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When handling an important matter, take nothing for granted, even if the other party involved is a friend. If either of you gets careless, the profits could dwindle away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Things will not automatically take care of themselves, even in arrangements where you have a strong momentum going. If you take your foot off the accelerator, the project will come to a halt.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Guard against inclinations to overindulge in activities that could cause your budget to blow a gasket. Do all you can to keep extravagant urges under control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Because you're easily tempted to take gambles in order to achieve an ambitious objective, you could let your impatience cause you to think unwisely. Be careful.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refrain from embellishing information passed on to you just to make the story juicier. If what you say turns out to be hurtful, your credibility and reputation will suffer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's never a good time to count your chickens before they're hatched, so don't bank too heavily on making a huge financial gain that may or may not become a reality.

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