The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
October 28 to November 3

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

A lucky period ahead. With Mars at a dominating positing, there will be rewards and honours without putting in much effort.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Your love life will bloom. You will be surprised to see your dreams come true. Keep an open mind as your loved ones could oblige you.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

With Mercury in reverse gear, you will not be prudent in money matters. There is no point in spending lavishly and repenting later.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

The exalted Moon sighted by Jupiter is a strong force. The road to your goal will be smooth. You can grasp anything you lay your hands upon.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You will do well in financial matters, including the sale and purchase of stocks, investing and striking new bargains. Go safe to avoid mishap.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

With mercury on backtrack, you cannot tackle more than what lies within your competence. Be rational and don’t insist on non-issues.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

With Venus heading towards debility, you want to know the means and ways to have your calibre recognised. The truth should be kept pending for sometime more.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

You can bank upon a Cancer and Leo born. Beware of those with Virgo and Libra as their natal signs. They are not worthy of your thrust

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

The Saturday-born will find their associates mildly aggressive. Do not provoke them. For the Tuesday-born, life will be exciting.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your desire to improve your professional life will be overpowering. Your grasp of facts will be more accurate. Saturday appears to be your best day.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Time to move out of a highly taxing commitment which was made in an emotional frenzy without worrying about its consequences.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

You seem to have been knocked off balance perhaps by someone who is not interested in your well-being. However, you will not take it lying down. But be polite.

Born on

October 28

With the debility-prone Sun sighted by Saturn, delays and setbacks may vex you. You may have to slacken your purse strings much against your wishes. You can trust others only up to a point but it is best to rely on yourself. Your will take life head-on during the first quarter. You should accept some blame for not taking due care of your finances during the second. You should not do anything simply to oblige others during the third. It will be best if you concentrate on healing old wounds during the last one.

October 29

Moon, heading towards exaltation, makes you wiser and more confident. You should be ready for recognition and give a pat on your back. Your associates will have to bow to your superior intellect. As March gets underway, your plans will be successful. Your aspirations for a leading comfortable life are about to be recognised. If you are on the lookout for a job, the middle part of the year is favourable for you. You will remain reasonably contended with whatever you get.

October 30

Mars has just entered the house of energy. A period of immense potential the career minded. You will easily achieve what you aim at. The best time to prove your worth will be between March and September. An increase in your earnings will keep you in good humour. Ambitious plans must be kept under wraps for sometime more.

October 31

Mercury on backtrack is inimical to your finances. You may commit mistakes and repent later. It is certainly a period of trial. If you don’t arrest the rise in expenditure, it could cost you heavily. Children could be a source of discomfort during the last quarter. Don’t let the downtrend confuse you during the second. Your sense of humour can help you cope with the present crisis during the last one.

November 1

But for a brief spell when you will have to pass through a period of sweet and toil, the major part of the year promises to be tension-free. It will be a little difficult for a majority of you to afford the amenities which have become a must for middle class families. You should, however, keep your cool and try to reduce professional strain. You may see a hidden agenda in the designs of your rivals. Make sure you are not taken in by them.

November 2

You can expect a favour from someone known for his miserly habits who has never shown any interest in your welfare. At work, you will have to equip yourself to fight against obstacles. Your best asset is your ability to convince those people who are bent upon opposing you and to see your point of view annulled. Once you are able to do this, no one will be able to stop you. It will also add to your reputation.

November 3

A year of mixed trends. You would like to play a Good Samaritan. A human cause could catch your attention. You could also support a friend going through a rough patch. You will derive more satisfaction in doing good to other. Moments of love and laughter are on their way during the first quarter. You will derive pleasure in serving others during the second. Encouraging others will be your pastime during the third. Social life could prove a drain on your purse during the last one.