Events both unexpected and inevitable can be turned to your advantage in the year ahead. Your ability to make the best out of what you are given will greatly help your financial or career prospects. Opportunities will come from those you have worked or played with in the past.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Plan to have fun. Get out with friends or take a day trip that will open up new opportunities for relationships, hobbies or a self-improvement project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Emotions will escalate and troubles will surface if you aren't careful about how you react to the day's tumultuous events. Step back and keep a cool head. Let others speak first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't take chances that can lead to arguments or injury. Discipline and common sense will be your friends; impulse, your enemy. Try to make some small but necessary changes on the home front.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you've been feeling down in the dumps or green around the gills, a lifestyle change might be in order. Don't allow anyone to meddle in your affairs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on things you need to fix at home. If you take care of your responsibilities, you will feel better about your current situation. Avoid interacting with someone who upsets you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Let your imagination be your guide. You can set trends and get the support you need to invest in something that you uncover. A new or rejuvenated romance appears likely.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Rethink your strategy and consider a more pragmatic course. A medical issue will improve if you employ both alternative and traditional options.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your emotions will be scattered, but your heart will know the right way to go. Your intuition will not let you down when it comes to a serious relationship matter. Be proactive, not reactive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Use your intellect to get what you want. You will see situations clearly, making it easy for you to handle tough negotiations. Be cautious on the domestic front.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Cast a gimlet eye upon any offer being made to you. A fast talker could mislead you if you aren't careful. Before moving forward, do your research diligently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Set some rules that will help your household run smoothly, and be sure to include incentives in order to avoid opposition. A moderate approach to change can lead to more options down the line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You could have mixed emotions about the people around you. Before you address your feelings openly, take a look at the ups and downs you face and the consequences that could ensue from your words.

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