The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, February 6, 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
February 6 to February 12

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

Mars, the planet representing good fortune, is moving your way.You can expect a long standing ambition to be fulfilled. You could look forward to a period of bliss and prosperity.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

You are perhaps not aware that your rivals are planning to oppose you tooth and nail. The best option available to you is to put someone else in the forefront and step out of the limelight yourself.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

The pressure at home should start receding by now. Family discussions that have been causing tension may take a positive turn. So you can afford to be optimistic about household peace and tranquility.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

An excellent period to pay attention to your career and other worldly ambitions. You could get closer to people who can help you achieve your aims. You should start building your contacts.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

This could be an argumentative period. People around you might heap charges and counter charges against each other without any rhyme or reason. This is something which you will not relish.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

You will receive cooperation both at work and at home. You will evolve new ways and means by which you can earn more and also make the best use of your savings.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Venus, moving towards its ascendancy, is a sign of stability and steadfastness. With your credibility rising, you will take important decisions and give proposals for the amicable settlement of controversial issues.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

You seem to be weighed down by new cares and responsibilities. A modest effort on your part is not enough to reduce the load weighing down on you. Bear with it for some time more.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

The stars governing your financial fortunes are in a mood to shower their choicest blessings on you. The way you will conduct yourself professionally and socially deserve praise.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your benefic stars are far ahead of malefic ones by dint of power and virtue. You will gladly accept any challenge that comes your way. Saturday and Sunday are your luckiest days.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

With your work-load mounting and expenditure galloping, there will be no end to your worries. Don’t allow others to put you in the wrong. Keep your eyes open while settling financial deals.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

You will spend the week under the shadow of more work and no relaxation. If you are a candidate for a top job you may have to wait for sometime more to capture it.

Born on

February 6
This year foretells great potential for career-seeking young, men and women. Your hunt for a job will start yielding good results. New ideas will stir your imagination and you will feel excited and stimulated.

All areas of your life are bound from the current planetary alignment. Educational ambitions, foreign connections and overseas travel should figure strongly. The year will end on a high note. You should remain prepared for pleasant surprises the new year promises to usher in.

February 7
You will bail a dear and near one out of a tight spot. You will have to undergo sweat and toil but may feel that you have been amply rewarded.

The opportunity to prove your mettle shall be at your doorsteps during the first quarter. The tasks ahead of you will encourage greater mobility during the second. You will prove yourself to be an ideal friend during the third.

February 8
A professional achievement will change the whole scenario pensiveness to hilarity. You will win prestigious legal battle.

If in service, your seniors will remain amply pleased with your work and behaviour during the first quarter. An adventurous activity will rule supreme during the second. Prospects of a new and rewarding link up may grow stronger during the third. Efforts to overwork yourself for a petty advantage should be abandoned forthwith.

February 9
This seems to be an excessively hectic year. A weak Mercury followed by malefic stars, shall widen the gap between thought and action. You will like to keep things as they are.

You will like to back out from an agreement during the first quarter. It is better to keep your fingers crossed during the second. The emphasis will lie on friendship during the third. You will learn from our mistakes during the last one.

February 10
With Jupiter at central stage, you are entering a period of financial self-sufficiency. You will revive abandoned plans. You can win over Lady Luck without much toil. Sharing pleasant moment with loved ones will benefit you.

Nothing can stop you from improving your lifestyle. Reality should attract you more than false hopes. You can easily rope in a few new friends and add colour to your life.

February 11
Stars supposed to highlight the well-being of your finances are bound to cause friction. You may face a tremendous paucity of funds. Those who are bent upon exploiting you may continue to play their nefarious games. Perhaps you have never experienced such a financial upheaval before.

Social life can prove a big drain on your purse during May-June. Children could be a source of discontent during August-September.

February 12
Moments of love, laughter and joy are on their way to cheer you up. This could be a heartening time to rediscover the jubilations of your youth. Your relations with people around will get warmer with each passing day. You will befriend people and clear all misunderstandings.

You will set your sight on new aims during the first quarter. You will create an impression of being a good companion during the second. You will be able to cooperate even with your revals during the third. Overwork could, however, upset your mood during the last part of the year.