The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, January 23, 2000,
Chandigarh, India

THE TRIBUNE SPECIALS

50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

TERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
Janurary 23 to January 29

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

Having resolved a pressing personal matter, you may spare more time for home and family affairs. With your hands full, you may feel more stressed than usual. This could also tell on your health.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

With financial fluctuations on the rise, you will keep a close watch on your income and expenditure. If you are lucky, you will spend someone else’s money.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

The stars favouring your financial affairs growing stronger. Your next money-making move should be more profitable than before. You should pay heed to the demands made by the people close to you.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

With the moon in the limelight, the future looks quite promising. It is up to you to do the right thing at the right place and at the right time. You cannot run away when your principles are at stake.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You are bound to be mildly stressed as the week begins. A love affair could also take an intriguing turn. And when it does you might get to the bottom of a mystery that has been vexing you for a long time.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

An alarming rise in your day-to-day expenditure could cripple down your finances. Hurdles, delays and setbacks may also dampen your mood. You should craze to show subdue your tendency to show off.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A powerful Venus may encourage you to bring a little more leisure and pleasure into your life. You can deal effectively with anything that is causing you discomfort. You should expect no irritants from now on.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your stars are waging a tough battle to keep your finances on track. At work too, you are likely to receive a raw deal. You will have practically no occasion to heave a sigh of relief.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Your social stars seem fairly bouyant this week. This is delightful time for an outing. You will enjoy the company of sensible and sincere friends. A close associate could catch your fancy.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

A spell of love, laughter and merriment will dominate the scene. A warm, cosy and delightful phase is waiting to welcome you. Saturday and Sunday are the best days for you to boost your spirits.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You are now in a much better position to bargain and to participate in the sale-purchase of stocks. Nobody can pin you down or force you to follow his or her dictates. You will feel free to act as you wish.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

The revival of an age-old relationship, a rewarding encounter with a person in authority and an amorous recreational activity are some of the highlights of the current week. Life could gather more colour with each passing day.

Born on

January 23
Your stars warn you to halt your plans that mainly aim at obliging others. You will have to do some serious thinking to safeguard your own interests and not to allow others to take the undue advantage of your generosity. Your carefree attitude could be another stumbling block.

You are cautioned to keep an eye on your bank balance, for you can be lured into risky commitments or rash purchases. If you are planning to contest an election, the chances of your success are few.

January 24
With moon in the house of fortune, it is a delightful period. You will be successful in your effort to lead a life of joy and comfort. You will aim for success and accept no compromise. New ideas will stir your imagination and you will make the best use of opportunities.

The time to rise to the occasion and reap the reward of your efforts will start from March onwards. A long-awaited financial deal will enable you to realise your dreams from mid-July onwards.

January 25
An ambitious and adventurous year awaits you. Being deeply in love with life, you will leave no stone unturned to make it a bed of roses. To reach your goal you will have to be more active and enterprising.

Your firm resolve to increase your income and prove your mettle will be more intense during the first quarter. Your confidence will increase during the second. Not only your friends but even your antagonists will admire the qualities of your head and heart during the third. Home and family affairs, however, remain neglected during the last phase.

January 26
Although you have the right to change your mind but it may not do you any good to change tracks too often. With Mercury in a combustive posture, your primary function is to distinguish between what is important and what isn’t. No useful purpose can be served by burying your head in the sand.

A dispute over property is imminent. If you work for money alone your reputation will be damaged. If you are involved in a general welfare scheme, you will earn money along with fame. Your willingness to keep a promise will be a plus point and you will be richly compensated for this during the end of the year.

January 27
Expenditure on home, your social and personal life, is expected to go beyond your estimate. There is a possibility of delay in the release of an overdue payment. Uninterrupted encroachment on your time and energy will also irk you.

A well-thought-out plan could be shelved due to the paucity of funds. Your doubts about your job will become more acute. Trying you should subdue your tendency to stretch yourself beyond a limit.

January 28
This will be an upbeat year for you. Your stars promise to put you on a surer financial footing. You will, however, have to make an effort to maintain harmony at home.

You might find yourself going on a long journey and making contacts with strangers. Undue generosity for a friend could, however, leave you short of funds but it will be a temporary phase and will pass without any serious repercussions.

January 29
This year you will encounter surprising and unexpected events. Your ability adjust to the changing scenario will be your strong point but being too flexible, could be a drawback. You must, therefore learn to say "no" to people who lack sincerity and goodwill.

You will be slightly accident-prone while travelling. Last three months are a good time for writing, attending interviews or undertaking journey at odd hours.