If you want to elevate your achievements in the year ahead, shoot for the moon instead of the streetlights. Raising your expectations will help you realize accomplishments you never thought possible.
    LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Instead of bombarding your head with all kinds of reasons why you believe things can't be accomplished, fill your mind with reasons why they can. Try this tact, and watch how differently things turn out.
    SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) There is one among your friends who is always asking for more but is never giving anything back in return. Avoid this individual, or be prepared for more being asked of you.
    SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Although your potential for success is reasonably strong, you might make things harder on yourself than need be. If you run into difficulties, stop and take stock of your methods.
    CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It's wonderful that your imagination is so prolific, but make certain that you use it only for positive projections. Negative thinking will negate this marvelous trait and cause unhappiness instead.
    AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) If you plan to purchase something quite large for the first time in your life, check with some experts and then take ample time to re-evaluate the entire matter.
    PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) For once in your life, don't be shy about challenging someone who always gets his or her way. Force this person to comply or compromise.
    ARIES (March 21-April 19) Perform first and then talk about your accomplishments. If you reverse that procedure and discover you can't live up to your claims, it will be embarrassing for you.
    TAURUS (April 20-May 20) It would be nice if we could believe everything a salesman tells us, but, sadly, in today's world, this isn't the case. You'll find this out quickly should you naively accept a sly sales pitch.
    GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Be careful that you don't confuse truth with how you feel about someone. If you let emotion override logic, how you perceive someone or a situation may be foolhardy.
    CANCER (June 21-July 22) Whether it is you who doesn't take instruction well or someone else to whom you're giving direction, in either case, it can spell trouble. Clarify all briefings before acting on anything important.
    LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Just because something big recently came easily to you, don't think everything will simply be handed to you. If you're looking for free ride again, you'll be woefully disappointed.
    VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Should restrictive conditions be imposed, you would only make matters worse if you react in an unbecoming manner. Retain a cool head, and keep all unkind comments to yourself.