Improving your knowledge in your chosen field of endeavor will pay large dividends in the year ahead. Many opportunities loom on the horizon, but until you know about them, you won't be able to take advantage.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- When doing business with a new and unfamiliar firm, get everything in writing and study it beforehand. Conduct business only after you are completely satisfied.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Usually, you're thoughtful about not telling a down-and-out friend about the good things happening in your life. But in your excitement, you might blurt it all out at this time.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Chances are you'll have little patience for handling small details. If you're smart, you'll temporarily put aside any assignment that requires an aptitude for dealing with them.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have little patience for details so be extra careful when dealing with business involvements. If you forget important little things, it could mean a big loss.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't put on affectations because it could blemish your image. True friends appreciate you for who you are, so there's no need to act superior.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You might withhold something important from another out of spite. Sadly, the one you hurt the most will be yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If in your mind you are not properly acknowledged for a past action, resentment might cause more bitterness than you bargained for. Others won't be anxious to be your friend.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your mobility and independence might be more important than usual. Steer clear of those who can place restrictions on your time, because you won't take kindly to it at all.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Be smart, and don't talk critically about someone in front of others who know and like this person, even if what you say is true. Listeners are likely to resent you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- When put in charge of a group involvement, creating pointless rules will only make you look foolish in the eyes of others. Let each person volunteer what he or she is capable of doing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If you pretend to be knowledgeable about something that you're not, prepare for a rude awakening. It will not make you look good in the eyes of another; you will be found out and embarrassed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you are enthusiastic about some exciting plans you've made, avoid telling a negative friend. Chances are your pal will do nothing but put doubt and misgivings in your mind.
