Affiliating with special-interest groups could produce some unique advantages for you in the year ahead. In all likelihood, they will offer you opportunities that most normal channels wouldn't be able to provide.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- In order to use your imagination to visualize successful outcomes, you'll have to wipe out all pessimistic thoughts that attempt to disrupt your positive-thinking processes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- It's okay to be a dreamer, as long as you're a realistic dreamer. Conjure up some logical steps and procedures that'll get you what you want to achieve.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When it comes to a competitive situation in which you're involved, you have two big benefits going for you. One is your persistence, and the other is the crowd rooting for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Use the same strategy once again that brought you a recent victory. There's no reason in the world why you can't be successful with it in a similar situation.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be a joiner, because it'll be some kind of joint endeavor that is likely to hold the greatest promise for you. Expand your efforts to include as many people as possible.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In order to make sure a partnership situation works out well, each party must be prepared to contribute to the effort. Stop worrying about how much the other is doing, and do your part.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your earning possibilities will be proportionate to your contribution. If you want to make more money, you need to figure out what you can do to bring this about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't let slip any chance to further enhance a relationship that's extremely important to you. Seize with alacrity anything that can fortify what you already have going.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll never be better equipped than you are at present to finalize a tedious project that has been a prolonged source of irritation. Get that unpleasant task out of the way once and for all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's possible that you'll find yourself in a unique position to convey some critical information to the right people. Take advantage of what may never happen again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This may be one of those days when you won't be looking for anything special when you go shopping, but something quite unique that you'll love at first sight will find you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It's important to find the right key that'll motivate others to take a close look at a project or idea you're eager to promote. Come up with a material or emotional trigger to put the posteriors in the seats.

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