The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, March 12, 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
March 12 to March 18

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

Your current ruling star has put a question mark on your financial plans. Although you seem optimistic, this is no time to be complacent. Try to steer clear of pitfalls.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

To your utter dislike, you may have to deal with unproductive tasks. This week you will be surrounded by time- wasters and gossip-mongers.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Mercury, the planet representing your luck, is favourable. You can expect to actualise a long-standing ambition all of a sudden. Wednesday and Thursday are your lucky days.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

This week you will be overwhelmed by love, laughter and merry-making. You will develop your skills as peacemaker, bringing together all those friends who have drifted apart.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Your progress could be hindered by new responsibilities. With a mounting load, there will be no end to worries. If you are a candidate for a job, you will have to elbow your way through a crowd.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

You will muster more support and goodwill before the week is out, and come close to the people who are at the helm. An excellent phase to form new relationships.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

You are bound to become more assertive and conscientious at managing your affairs.The hard work that you put in now shall ensure future prosperity.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Work may pile up unexpectedly and tire you to the extreme. You will, no doubt, be applauded for this but the danger is that it could ruin your health.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Your rivals have had their heyday and now it is your turn to sparkle. A financial opportunity that had slipped out of your hands earlier will once again be within grasp.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

At work, you may feel that you are in control but the carpet could be pulled out from beneath your feet. In money matters hang on to what you have saved.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Travel plans and legal, educational and financial matters should gain momentum during this week. Somebody you thought had opposed you earlier should back you now.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

There is hardly any scope for you to escape from social commitments. With your plate already full, you will have to be extra cautious before spending.

Born on

March 12
A friend, who had disappeared from the scene for good, will give you a pleasant surprise by suddenly showing up. Dealing with oversensitive relatives who have been causing irritation is not likely to pose any problem. You may have to spend on relatives.

May promises to be a joyous month for outdoor activity. There will be love, laughter and happiness on the home front during the months of September-October. Friends or relatives could play a key role in improving your finances during January-February.

March 13
An exalted Moon at the centre makes you watchful of your income and expenditure. At work you will make changes by interacting with people of proven integrity. You will also reduce routine chores to the minimum, making reasonable reservations for leisure and pleasure.

Tie up all loose ends during the first quarter. If in service, your employers will expect you to handle more than your share of responsibility during the second quarter. A spending plan may be held back during the third quarter. It is, however, unwise to jump to hasty conclusions during the last one.

March 14
Listen to people, especially your friends, more seriously. Criticism may be uncalled for or even unjust but friends and loved ones cannot be entirely wrong. It is also unfair to blame someone who has done nothing to annoy you. Your tendency to look down upon people may hurt your reputation, and you should curb it.

People who happen to be around will be quite unwilling to hear what you have to say, they might even misunderstand you. You must remember that it is the older and wiser people who make the best companions.

March 15
Mercury will energise you to steal a march over your rivals. This is, undoubtedly, your best time when pressures concerning your working life seem to decrease. If you have a point to make or a case to argue, you should go ahead. Your silver tongue could be one of your strongest assets in overcoming your opponents.

Your social life will remain in full bloom during the first quarter. Don’t involve yourself in more than one issue during the second. An enjoyable journey awaits you during the third. Your impression as a reliable friend will be hailed during the last one.

March 16
Jupiter closely followed by Mars reveals that you should now be shifting into the top gear. Everything that you achieve will be the result of your own efforts. You will concentrate on the practical side of the issues involved and leave nothing to chance.

Partnership matters lying in the lurch could be taken care of from July onwards. You may expect generosity from high ups during September-October. Your romantic aspirations could become stable during December. Future will look more lively, innovative and optimistic as soon as the new year rings in.

March 17
Hurdles, delays and setbacks could cripple your progress for sometime more. It is not a favourable time to start any new experiment either at home or at work. Tried and trusted ways could only be picked up but that too with utmost caution and vigilance.

As July gets underway a big dose of expenditure will shake you up a bit. Your keen desire to visit a place of your choice will not be fulfilled. Buying, selling, funding, lending and investing will be at a discount, You will, however, realise the worth of hard work during the last quarter.

March 18
Mars moving closer to Saturn makes you assertive, aggressive and to some extent even rigid. You will always be misled about the integrity of close associates. The certainty of events could also invite a question mark. It will also be wrong on your part to criticise others for not doing their best to oblige you.

You may lose your cool more often during the first quarter. It will be ideal to keep a watch on your wallet during the second quarter, while you will improve your working life during the third one. Attend to your health more carefully during the last quarter.