The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

s t a r p o w e r APARSHAKTI

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

You will have to work harder to maintain your position. Work connected with government may be handled carefully. Good week to buy new means of conveyance. Love life suffers due to lack of time. Lucky colour: Deep red.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Speculation is not likely to win you a lot. Success in interviews will be assured to jobseekers. Marketing representative will show remarkable results. Domestic issues may be hooting up. Lucky colour: Metallic grey.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Love life will proceed smoothly. An important contract due to expire will be rewarded. Your spouse will make interesting plans. Please cheek your waistline; and focus on exercise and diet. Lucky colour: Peacock blue.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Extravagant Venus will find you cruising the shops so make sure you get value of money. The secret of success is to plan ahead. Tried and tested ways may be the best.Lucky colour: Golden brown.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Turn your attention to professional issues and decide quickly. Housewives will have a busy routine. A personal dilemma deserves a long-term attention. So, don’t rush it. Lucky colour: Pink.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Do not try to foist your ideas on people who do not need them. Try to listen to them instead. Your romantic charms and social skills will be effective on Wednesday. Lucky colour: Peach.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

You are in a protective mood; anxious to do your best for your loved ones. You tend to say “hello” and “goodbye” in the same sentence when meeting new people. Surprises are on the cards Lucky colour: White.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Despite odds, you are poised for a major success. The fancy free will have pleasurable period. An important contract is signed on Monday. Those constructing a house, activities may grind to halt. Lucky colour: Green.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Time to be outgoing. Be cautious in money matters on Tuesday. A colleague may offer you a wonderful advice. Love and romance are in the air. Take time off to relax.
Lucky colour: Earthy brown.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

You will have the resources to splurge, as you renovate and refurbish or just go out and acquire a new wardrobe. Spend your weekend with your beloved. Lucky colour: Crimson.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You can fly high in love on Monday. Time to clear a misunderstanding. Educational and sports activities will be low on priority list. You may be busy with your own affairs on Friday. Lucky colour: Turquoise.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Thanks to the Moon’s influence; you will be a winner. Working women will do well in their areas. Your success has generated a lot of jealousy around you. At home things will be normal. Lucky colour: Mauve.

birthdays

August 1
You will not allow trifles to ruffle in first quarter. You will be a star performer socially during October-November. A combust Mercury shall demand continuous hard work. Your work will need more patience, grind and cooperation from others for things to move smoothly.

August 2
It is easy to jump into the fray but it is difficult to see your enterprise yield fruit. Even those you consider your best support, may ignore you or put you in the wrong. If strangers try to influence you, don’t take it at face value.

August 3
Personal expenditure and on home and social life is expected to cross limits. You may be allured into investing in a quick money-earning scheme and may burn your fingers. Take the situation seriously, or you will remain disgusted.

August 4
“Familiarly breads contempt” — needs to be kept in view when you try to be hand in glove with somebody. A slight increase in your income is assured but the rise in expenditure will not lag behind.

August 5
People will help you on your way. Don’t misjudge your critics, advise stars. Reality should attract you most than false hopes. If you jump to hasty conclusion, there will be no end to your worries.

August 6
Moon at the head of four major stars in the ascending will provide a luminous flow to all your activities. You will explore new ideas, meet new celebrities and visit new places. A modest effort will be enough to bring a dramatic change in your life during January-February.

August 7
You should, by now, be feeling the first ripples of opportunitism as all your planets have started moving in a sequential order. You may put your feet up and look after yourself in a befitting way. You will accomplish far more than expected during August-September.

Sacred days
August 1: Panchak ends at 2:01
August 6: Kamika ekadashi
August 7: Shani pradosh fast

Lucky days
Investment: Monday/Wednesday.
Entertainment: Saturday.
Meditation/ Donation: Tuesday.
Love and Romance: Friday.