The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
July 18 to July 24

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

The week finds you full of hope and cheer. You will feel secure, contented and withdraw from people, places and events that revive sad memories.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Venus’s lively passage through her choicest sign is likely to make you a person of strong convictions. You seem to be able to go almost anywhere you want. The sky should be the limit.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

In love, the golden rule is that one should not be over-anxious to appease your loved one. If you let relationships grow in a natural manner, half the battle is won.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

A Cancerian moon can pull the strings in your favour. You can try your luck in speculation, investing, funding or loaning money. Even a defeat can turn into a stunning victory.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

The Sun’s alignment with a debilitated Mars makes you feel as if you are in a fix. Do not take others for granted. Have faith in your judgement.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Stars governing your social life could not be better. You may be able to make up for a lapse of promise or an inadvertent slip of pen. At work, the situation does not show signs of improvement.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

You have an eye for detail and may surprise everyone that you just cannot miss the mark. Since the task before you demands care, do not share it with someone and risk your reputation.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Never before have your friends taken so much interest in your affairs. It means your stars are favourable. If you want to achieve something, why not make a serious attempt?

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

You will move from an idealistic and inspired phase to a more down to earth and practical one. A major dream will be realised.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Saturn is favourable. You will be under less pressure than before. A little humanity is the key to impress those who matter.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

The best way to safeguard your future is to learn from past mistakes. Some of you will be considering moving house but you are advised not to make a wrong choice.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

With work piling up, it is a trying period for work-oriented Pisceans. Your commitments can run into rough weather. Thursday is your most hectic day.

Born on

July 18

With all planets moving in a sequential order, you should be on a winning spree. The emphasis will shift towards new ways of earning money. Career-seekers will be prepared to take all challenges in their strides. They will not depend on others’ advice.

The key time to cash in on a high energy level will be between September to November. A surprise gain will bring cheer to you from December. Be careful that you don’t bite off more than you can chew. If in love, a generous gesture on your part will be required.

July 19

A weak moon heading towards Jupiter signifies mixed luck. Your professional life requires more effort to improve efficiency and carve out a niche for yourself. You are not likely to shirk work and treat your assignment casually but your employers might have the impression that you were not loyal. You should, however, try your best to evase this impression and prove beyond doubt, your merit.

July 20

You are in a moot to gamble. Your risk-taking abilities have always been underestimated. You have to realise that even way-out ideas can be put into practice, if you are not taken in by false promises. Concentrate on what is actually important.

All you have to do is be wary of reacting to the provocative attitude of others. All those who have been putting a question mark on your efficiency will have to revise their opinion. You will take some very good decisions during the last phase.

July 21

Work-related commitments will pile be up but you will be well advised to pay a little more attention towards your finances. It will be useful to shake off a few onerous responsibilities and take on less time consuming activities. If in love, you must mend fences and reunite with a loved one.

Your planets are at their peak but that does mean that everything will be hunky dory. You must take a long, hard look at your expenses and turn a thumping loss into a healthy profit. It may take time but it will be worth the effort.

July 22

The Jupiter’s adverse influence has now diminished. If you feel perturbed because of a rift with a loved one, a bond will be forged. New vistas will open up if you decide to acquire a new skill or develop a talent.

Your work may involve a fair degree of daily grind during the first quarter. A balanced approach to your finances will ease matters during the second quarter. A benefit withheld so far will start pouring in during the third quarter. Prolonged travel plans imminent during the last phase.

July 23

This is a period to be more active than usual. You will no longer be the master of your will. With a tardy Venus, you will opt for luxuries rather than necessities of life. Expecting your friends to ditto your plans blindly seems irrational. You might have to explain your viewpoint clearly instead of expecting others to read your mind.

Your stars are waging a war to keep your economy on the mat. At work too, you may feel let down by your own people and remain neglected by your superiors.

July 24

The conjunction of your stars provides an opportunity to exercise authority and influence. Besides being in a responsive frame of mind, you will accommodate those who need your help.

If you intend trying your luck in an electoral battle, success seems assured. You should be confident about what your next step is. In short, you will make a mark in every field you opt for.