Astro-graph

Today's Birthday: Prospects for accomplishing your aims in the year ahead look far more hopeful than they have in many years. Negative conditions that affected the realization of your goals will finally be alleviated.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): An entrenched family situation might suddenly start moving toward a positive conclusion. Everyone in the household will be happy with the results.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Your gift of persuasion will be rather awesome at this time, and it can be used to your advantage. If you need or want something, you shouldn't have any trouble bringing it to life.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on getting richer because conditions are exceptionally promising with regard to shoring up your material position and adding to your resources or earnings.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Your path to success will be wide open, and all stumbling blocks will be removed. Get going immediately.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Keep to yourself what you hope to accomplish, and your possibilities for success will be greatly enhanced. With no one around to stop you, you'll make faster progress.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Even with all the negative thinkers in the world, a positive outlook will help realize a big hope of yours. Don't let the contrarians keep you from your appointed destiny.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): In situations that would normally stymie others, you'll be the one who can provide many brilliant solutions. In fact, the more challenging the situation, the more ingenious you become.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): With your positive outlook, concentrate on plans that not only affect your immediate circumstances but also your affairs down the line. The answers will be there.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): The perfect person will be there for you when it comes to things you cannot do on your own. You're lucky to have a competent ally appear at the right moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Because you're luckier than usual when it comes to money matters, it behooves you to devote as much time as possible to financial situations that have profitable overtones. Don't waste this day.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you sense Lady Luck's presence, be prepared to move quickly. She will be creating greater opportunities than usual, especially in areas that affect your work or career.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Someone you know socially will be a tremendous help in furthering a new involvement. Do your part to strengthen this relationship.