The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, January 14, 2001,
Chandigarh, India

THE TRIBUNE SPECIALS

50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

TERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
January 14 to January 20

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

You are perhaps of the view that your professional life needs a radical change. Your stars at the moment do not support your line of thought. Hence, it will be futile to initiate any such move now.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

The more you consult others, the more confused you will get. The fact is that neither you nor your friends are conversant with reality. Your stars advise you to wait and watch before making any decision.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

This is a good time to improve contacts with your associates, friends and relatives. It is essential that they are kept in good humour. Wednesday happens to be your best day.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Your domestic life may turn a new leaf. People close to you will be prepared to see reason and realise that it is beneficial to agree with your point of view rather than oppose you. You could silence your critics without much effort.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

With a dominant sun at the helm, there is not an iota of doubt that you will achieve what you want. Even a romantic adventure is sure to bring good luck. Don’t turn down invitations, especially on Sunday.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

If you are planning to take some new responsibility on yourself or mean to add a new dimension to the existing work-load, you are accepting a big challenge. Besides your money, you could be risking your health as well.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

The tasks you presumed had reached their conclusion may start bothering you again. It will, however, depend on your courage and fortitude to mend the situation and come out of the crisis.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your stars are encouraging you to indulge in wasteful spending. You may fail to exercise restraint over your increasing expenditure. Tuesday could be a harsh day on financial grounds.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Extremely pleasant and happy tidings should be doing the rounds this week. What you think is a lost case could be revived with stupendous success. It will add more shine to your reputation.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Financial matters seem fairly stable now. You will chalk out the best-possible strategy to outsmart your competitors with your superior understanding. That is why you must have full control over all developments.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You have no choice other than to submit to the will of someone else. The financial aid you have been banking could turn out to be a red herring. Indulging in futile and wasteful activities is another weak spot.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Your preference for a life based on values may rule supreme. Your credibility which received a jolt in the eyes of your friends recently could be restored. Thursday is your prime day to perform a generous act.

Born on

January 14
A clash of ideas with your associates, friends and relatives that has surfaced during the recent past is about to dissipate in the near future. Much depends on how practical you are, how you conduct yourself, get on with the people around you and project yourself as a peacemaker.

If you insist on having your own way, you will lose the sympathy of all those who hold you in high esteem. Your keen desire to move with the times is your plus point and if you stick to this principle you can win back all those who have avoided your company.

January 15
With moon in the house of luck, the new year is a high-income year. You will be in a better position to enrich your financial fortunes. You will develop a knack of laying your hands on bargains that are profitable and gainful.

Your income will set a new record during the first quarter. A rewarding journey may attract you during the second. Your social stars may widen your contacts during the third. Your health, however, could bother you during the last one.

January 16
An ever-increasing workload will keep you on the tenterhooks. If in service, do not get into an argument with your boss who is looking for ways to burden you with extra work. Control your anxiety and anger as it is important to keep your cool in the interest of your health.

March-April are comparatively hectic months. As June gets underway, you will be rushed off your feet. There is no need to crave for more work, a new venture or even to diversify. The existing dose of work should be quite enough to keep you on your feet.

January 17
Mercury sandwiched between Uranus and Neptune may push you towards an expensive phase. Your craze to spend carelessly may soar to unprecedented heights. Rapidly growing demands of your inmates may fluster you more and more with each passing day. The support and cooperation you are banking upon could also wither away.

Helping a friend under a cloud may hit your finances. As April gets underway the demands of people close to you will increase manifold. July is a lackluster month. If interested in speculation, bargain hunting, sale-purchase of stocks, you may act rashly and stand to lose.

January 18
Jupiter in the house of wisdom suggests a dynamic change in your academic pursuits. Your focus may shift from fun to learning. You may register a new record of your achievement. Your most important asset is your association with men of letters, so you are advised to stay close to such people.

Jupiter, your main star will be beneficial for your intellect. The time to prove this prophecy is here. Make sure that you roll up your sleeves and get on with your work. Expect to gain repute as a learned person after May.

January 19
Good fortune lies around the corner. You will widen the sphere of your activities as a majority of stars are on your side. Get ready for recognition and praise and with the passage of time, you could emerge wiser, stronger and much more confident.

March-April are cherished months for socialising. If you are in a dead-end job, a change for the better will come your way after July. Your thinking process, especially your assessment of other people, will improve from September onwards. You will think, plan and act with so much dexterity that nothing will be left to chance.

January 20
Friends generally grind their own axe or use your influence for their own good. So do not bank on them for any personal benefits. Stop getting baffled and try to remain calm even if you see your friend turning into a rival.

An opportunity that may be just at hand can vanish like a mirage in the desert. If you are in business, you will be walking on a tight rope. There are chances of your losing your hard-earned money, if you are prone to speculating or indulging in easy money-earning devices. Events will move faster than expected.