Horoscopes

Today's Birthday: In the year ahead, you're likely to resurrect an old endeavor previously started but never finished. By now, you've accumulated the necessary knowledge to realize the success you so anxiously desire.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): It's one of those days when you will have to put your full weight behind any goal you hope to accomplish; unless you are committed to going all out, it's extremely likely you won't make it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Too much pessimism or indifference about your life will cause you to be unrealistic about potential accomplishments. Honestly size up each and every situation.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Forgo inclinations to count how much money you're going to make before these earnings become an actuality. If you bank on funds you do not have, you could get in trouble real fast.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): There's a good chance you could be swayed by the opinions or thoughts of others. Be certain that these know-it-alls are dispensing worthy wares.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20): Self-inflicted problems will stem from thinking others owe you compensation for what you do for them. Conversely, you won't believe you owe them anything for what they do for you.

Aries (March 21-April 19): When you're involved in a competitive situation, it's hard to settle for anything but first place. So try not to get down on yourself if you finish second.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Keep your career objectives and how you plan to reach them to yourself; a competitor may be listening and will use your words to bring you down.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): If you can pull off big plans on your own, go that route without telling others because you may be the only person impressed by what you hope to accomplish.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Those sizable gains you're anticipating might go directly from your pocket into someone else's -- unless you handle your financial matters astutely and with great care.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Bank on personal knowledge rather than the advice of well-intentioned associates who have never gone through what you're experiencing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you only look out for your interests and ignore associates who are trying just as hard to accomplish the same collective aim, you may win; but you'll lose their support forevermore.

Libra (Sept. /. 23): Don't assume friendly forces will ride to the rescue if you get caught in a tight situation. Play it safe, because it isn't likely anyone will be around to fish you out.