The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
September 16 to September 22

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Mars at a snail’s pace could hinder your progress. The mounting backlog will keep you off colour. On a job hunt, you need to assert yourself.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Your stars are sociable and friendly. You will do well on Friday. You will be at your charming best when someone sets your heart fluttering.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

The exalted Mercury that has raised your earnings is occupying the finest seat in your chart. Time to prove your worth. A grand victory lies ahead.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

A jolt to your economy may take the wind out of your sails. You may fail to make both ends meet. Saturday could bring back the smile.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

The dignified sun will fuel your appetite for adventure. The goals you aim at are hard to achieve but not impossible. Don’t be demoralised.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

The exalted Mercury makes your resolve firm. Wednesday happens to be a lucky day to normalise a relationship gone awry.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A near one could become jealous and possessive. You may want to part company with him or her. Do not take any hasty step. Just wait and watch.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

With Mars shifting his abode, change in the offing. You will make your professional plans foolproof. Forge right ahead the lady luck is on your side.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

There is uncertainty in the air. You may feel swamped by chores, duties and obligations. Keep your commitments. Pick up only risk-free options.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Those looking for a job will do well. Good time to appear for tests and interviews. Your sweat and toil will be amply rewarded.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

With the ill-sighted Saturn at the helm, you will develop cold feet over a financial issue. Don’t meddle in others’ matters. Avoid a journey on Saturday.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

The exorbitant living costs will keep you on tenterhooks. You may fail to keep your purse strings under control. Be wise in your spending.

Born on

September 16

The dignified Sun associated with the exalted Mercury will provide ample opportunities for socialising. A favourable period to build bridges with old friends. It is not easy to judge people you are going to deal with. Your desire to revive contact with an old friend will come to the fore during November and December. Don’t let others meddle in your affairs during January and February. Chances of gaining professional success will brighten from April.

September 17

An ascending Moon will inspire you to act with confidence. A change for the better will be in the offing. You will overcome your shyness and fight for your rights. A modest effort should be enough to convince your allies that you are their best hope. You have a good reason to fight your case. It is the right time to proceed against a person who is reluctant to part with money that he owes you.

September 18

With a Geminian Mars in the saddle, this is a year of delays and setbacks. You will have little freedom to act on your own. You may also attach yourself to those incapable of lending any support. Avoid overspending and showing off. At work, handle secret information with care. If you are part of a joint family, there will be no end to your problems.

September 19

The dignified Mercury on ascendancy could raise your expectations to new heights. You will become more mature and reasonable. The year is also exceptionally auspicious for friendship, travel and adventure. You should be able to persuade anyone to agree with you. An old plan abandoned half way could be revived. You could emerge wiser, stronger and more confident after November. The areas sure to benefit you are education, legal matters and social interaction.

September 20

Jupiter, your main star, predicts good times. Your finances look buoyant despite the high costs. Time to mend your budget and revise your options. Life will be full of joy during the first quarter. Your ability to mend your limping finances will be super during the second. Friends and relatives will impose trust in you during the third. The cash crunch will be thing of the past during the end part.

September 21

The dominant Venus is set to shake off your reticence. A modest effort on your part should be enough to satisfy your social and economic aspirations. In love too, there should be no obstacle. The emphasis will shift towards new modes of recreation. The urge to deviate from routine chores will stimulate your life. It is for you to decide whether it is advisable to take an emotional risk. The later half is more encouraging than the earlier one.

September 22

A sluggish year. You seem bent upon wasting your energy. It may be futile to rely on someone who could pull you out of this uncomfortable situation. Take rash promises with a pinch of salt. You will feel perplexed during the first quarter. Make as few promises as possible during the second. A trivial event could be blown out of proportion to malign you during the third. An old friend is likely to call on you during the last one.