Your chart shows that in the year ahead you could now receive some well-deserved rewards and recognition where you've previously been taken for granted. A new you, who might be a pretty tough cookie, will start to emerge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- It's nice of you to do a favor for someone, but make sure you don't do so in a manner that leaves the person feeling tremendously obligated to you. Let him or her know that there are no strings attached.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- An acquaintance who isn't particularly popular with your peer group could use some reassurance. Let this person know that you, at least, can be counted on as a friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have greater fortitude than you may realize. You may find out just how much backbone you have, if you should feel threatened or challenged in any way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Usually it's not wise to offer unsolicited advice, but someone to whom you have a close attachment might be able to profit from one of your past experiences. If so, speak up.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- If you believe something you're doing is having a negative effect on your finances, by all means make corrections. It's up to you to protect your interests.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Because you're not likely to dodge difficult jobs, people or situations, your chances for achieving your goals will be heightened considerably. You'll take things as they come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Assistants and sidekicks will be watching every move you make in hopes of picking up some of your secrets to success. Do a good job, because they will follow what you do to the letter.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you'd least suspect could step up and be the one who'll help you accomplish something you can't do on your own. This newfound alliance will prove to be of benefit to both parties.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Meet your assignments head-on, even those that aren't to your liking. Once you get into them, you'll find they aren't as difficult or distasteful as you thought.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be satisfied with small gains instead of trying to make one huge, impressive killing. When all the little stuff is put together, it'll have a way of adding up into being something quite substantial.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Most things in general will be favorable for you, but your best possibilities for gain are likely to come from commercial or financial involvements. What you accomplish will be impressive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Of course it's important for you to view developments realistically, but not to the point of taking things so seriously that you lose your sense of perspective. Smile frequently.

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