Chances are the year ahead will quickly prove whether the path you're on is the correct one. Do not make any unnecessary changes until you know for sure which way the worm is turning.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Avoid partaking with people who previously have been unlucky for you materially. Chances are nothing has changed, and such folk will continue to be ill-fated for you in money matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As long as you are making your own decisions, things are likely to go quite well. Let someone else call the shots, and it could be another story.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Take some time to help instruct those who can't seem to grasp new ideas in a timely fashion, especially if it means the difference between success and failure for you and/or them.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You might have a bit of trouble understanding what could get you in jeopardy, so don't engage in anything that might cause problems if things don't go exactly right.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There are plenty of good buys out there without you having to think about which one is better; they'll all be great. Select the one that pleases you the most.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Get your most difficult tasks out of the way early while you have plenty of energy to take on those tough jobs. If you wait too long to do so, you won't have the fortitude to finish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't fret if you're better at making money for someone else than you are for yourself. The rewards for doing so will come your way sooner than you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Do your homework if you want to make a good presentation about promoting something big. The more you know about your product, the easier it will be to sell.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Although you may be in a good material cycle, don't discuss your financial situation with anyone. Someone with devious plans may bogart what you have in the hopper.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Having a friend who does things in novel ways can be interesting, but don't try to mimic their techniques. This person may be exaggerating what is really going on, anyway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be energetic and go after only big and potentially profitable targets, but be realistic about your means and ability to do so. You may collapse if you take on more than you can handle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- By being so intense about everything, you will have a tendency to take something that is meant to be merely interesting far too seriously. Hang on to your sense of perspective.

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