The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R S

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

A well-sighted and well-placed Mars is spreading its protective umbrella over you.Make sure that you stick to your decisions firmly.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Appeasing a Cancerian or Leo by going out of the way is an exercise in futility and will do you no good. Virgoan and Librans on the other hand, are your natural allies.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

A retrograde Mercury will push you towards an extravagant phase. The demands of the familycould touch new heights.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Your most significant planet this week is the moon, the harbringer of new thoughts and exciting ideas.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You hope to realise your dreams. This is a remarkably fine moment for building bridges with friends.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

With Mercury on the backtrack, this could be a period of conflict. You could fallout with a friend on a trivial pretext.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

The week is replete with rumours. You seem to have been knocked off balance by someone who does not feel for you.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

This is no time for a weak-willed compromise. You will gain a lot of satisfaction from pursuing your goals.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Thursday-born Sagittarians deserve kudos for their wisdom. Look before you leap.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

The tendency to live beyond your means needs to be curbed. You have never been so indiscreet about money.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Saturn, your lucky star is so strong that it will equip you to kill two birds with one stone. You will remain in excellent frame of mind.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

A period of extreme mobility. You will be very much on the go. You will derive pleasure from meeting old friends.

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December 30

A cautious approach to intricate problems and readiness to accommodate others makes you popular with the people you work with. Maintaining good relations at work is your biggest achievement. This means you can pursue your ambitions without facing any opposition. Your stars, however, advise you to get your priorities sorted out.

December 31

A hectic year. At the very outset, you may feel a bit perplexed but the situation will soon move your way. An opportunity you have been waiting for will suddenly materialise. The matter should not be decided in haste. The offer needs to be analysed threadbare.

January 1

The period is ripe for a change in the circumstances prevailing at the moment. Expect a new proposal or a new ally to help you in executing your plans more effectively. The most important factor is the need for security and stability. Your inclination to consolidate gains will increase from April onwards. Whatever you plan may start yielding results after July.

January 2

With your grasping power, you should gain repute as a person of stupendous calibre. Loved ones could offer support. March-April are excellent months for travel and outdoor life. You will expose yourself to new ideas, new personalities and even new places. A modest attempt on your part will be more than enough to help you achieve success during May-June. You will usher in more sobriety and serenity into your life during the end part.

January 3

The stars controlling your finances are in a frivolous mood. It shows that you will remain in the clutches of financial upheaval for a long time. The demands made by people close to you may vex you. Financial deals initiated by you are bound to end up with negative results. Your expenditure may increase during the first quarter. You will be facing losses during the second. You will get a raw deal from friends during the third. You will be opting for safe options during the end part.

January 4

Your favourable stars have stolen a march over the inimical ones. A crucial matter that has been a constant headache could be settled without extra efforts. Someone not very close to you would be willing to rescue you from this unhappy situation. You will be able to maintain balance between work and leisure. A long and rewarding journey to a place of your choice may rejuvenate you.

January 5

You will remain in a jovial mood for most of the time. Your companions, friends, associates and even those who are new entrants in your circle would like to go along with you. Your sense of humour and your hospitality will fill your life with love. Should there be some misunderstanding with a loved one or a close associate, the gulf could be bridged without any hue and cry. It will be, in fact, a big achievement.