Because you'll likely be inspired to work harder in order to take care of those you love, the year ahead could turn out to be a far more prosperous one than usual. In attempting to provide well for your kin, you'll do so for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A strange set of circumstances could lead to you hearing from certain people whom you haven't talked to for some time. It may be good news that has them calling.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- From sunup to sundown, be alert for great opportunities to better your life. Certain good things that happen to you may occur just because you're in the right spot at the right time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you approach the objectives you're seeking in a practical, realistic manner, your hopes and expectations will have better-than-normal chances of being fulfilled.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- This is likely to be a day of many substantial achievements. Even if your success appears to others to be rather easy in the making, you'll know differently.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- One of the things you can do well is deal with groups -- and the larger the better. You're especially well equipped to handle bigwigs who could be in attendance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unfortunately, you might have to deal with two individuals whom the world has treated badly. However, if you follow your compassionate instincts, you'll say all the right things to put them at ease.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It won't be from textbooks that you'll learn some of the greatest lessons of your life. A big one may come from a personal experience that'll prove to be invaluable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're presently in a cycle where some kind of service or expertise you've acquired will be responsible for generating far more returns than you ever garnered previously.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you want to earn a "good guy/gal" title, make an effort to treat others the way you would like to be treated. The golden rule is still one of the best edicts you can put into practice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just when you're not looking for it, a solution to a problem nobody has been able to resolve may be found. It'll be something that affects everybody, not just you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Even if you feel a great need to be around people, you'll still be extremely selective in choosing with whom you want to spend your time. Quality will take precedence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Although you're likely to be luckier than usual in situations pertaining to your earnings, you'll still need to be selective regarding what you get yourself involved in. Keep a cool noggin.

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