The year ahead

MADAN GUPTA SPATU

If your birthday is January 17………

The number 8 is considered the number of money and power, which is true to some extent. However, the essence of the 8, first and foremost, is balance. A Capricorn born on this day, you enjoy conversation, friendly companionship and a peaceful environment. You try to avoid discord as much as possible, and due to your graciousness and gentle manner, you usually succeed. You are suited for activities requiring clarity, decisiveness, leadership abilities, inventiveness, creative inspiration, intuitive insight and courage. Careers and vocations suited to you are scientist, inventor, inspirational writer, lecturer, teacher, political activist, reformer, astrologer, philosopher, abstract thinker, artist or musician. You can use your positive traits to your advantage.

Positive colours: Black & Chocolate.

Select days: Sunday & Tuesday.

Favourable numbers: 1, 4 & 9.

Gems recommended: Diamond & Aquamarine.

Charity on Birthday: Donate saffron dresses.

You share your birthday with Javed Akhtar (January 17, 1945, Gwalior), a Bollywood film songwriter and Urdu poet. He is married to Shabana Azmi. Mercury being a strong star of communication, lyrics, poetry and writing will always remain his forte.