Circumstances could put you in a fortuitous position in the year ahead, when something others do will provide you with an opportunity to achieve what you'd like to accomplish. Your best efforts are likely to be required, but it'll be worth it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- This can be a good day when it comes to some kind of personal achievement for which you're striving. You're likely to get the break you've been looking for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Even if certain prospects appear fuzzy, continue to be hopeful. Positive aspects are working behind the scenes, helping you achieve your aims.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Lucky you, because a friend is in a position to help you pull off something that you've long been working for. If you keep the required secrecy, you'll be able to profit handsomely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- The present aspects under which you're working will produce exactly what you're hoping to accomplish. Thus, any commitment you make will benefit everybody involved.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Watch for an unusual opportunity that could enable you to strengthen your position in a joint endeavor. The other parties could profit as well, but chances are you'll do better.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Check with friends to see if anybody has some good ideas for fun activities. An excellent suggestion might come from the quiet one in the group.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Favorable conditions are moving in your direction, which could have an effect upon your work, finances or even your leisure hours. It seems that when one thing goes right, everything else does as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Concentrate on matters that require either a verbal or written commitment. If you've made a promise of some kind, be sure to follow through on what you pledged to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Keep all your avenues for gain open, so that you'll be able to act immediately when they give off positive signals. You could profit from more than one source.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something constructive can be done to uplift your financial position, so take advantage of any chance you get for gain, no matter how small it is. Lady Luck is in your corner right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be at your best when it comes to anything that has to do with profit. Something financially constructive can be advanced.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- News is coming your way that will encourage you to revive a social endeavor on which you worked hard and long, but gave up on. It can be successful if you do now as you first planned.

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