The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, April 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
April 23 to April 29

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

The over-all influence of your stars this week is highly encouraging. You seem fully prepared to accept any challenge that comes your way. You will learn to cooperate with authority and gain through it.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Extra attention may be needed to mend a relationship that is going through a rocky patch. The golden rule is that if a problem is shared it can be solved. So a healthy dialogue seems a must!

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

This is a period when you can exercise your influence and authority more effectively. There are strong indications that whatever is begun now must reach its culmination sooner than expected.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Home and family affairs should assume greater importance. Confusion and inconvenience caused through children or younger generation could be cleared. You will hear from someone who has been aloof so far.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You must not hesitate to separate facts from fantasy. The best advice for the current week is to take all rash promises with a pinch of salt. Trusting people more than you should could be your main drawback.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

A period of extreme joy and merriment. The emphasis will shift to new modes of pleasure and recreation. At work also, you could win the confidence of your colleagues and pocket the reward you richly deserve.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A sudden spurt in your expenditure may break all previous records. It may be futile to rely on someone to pull you out. There is no point in repenting later on.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

There are definite signals that your income graph may climb up dramatically, and you will feel elated. What is a losing game for others may pave the way for your victory.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

The policy of two many irons in the fire may not hold good in your case. Wisdom lies in becoming enough smart to concentrate on that which is unavoidable.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your hopes are high and with genuine efforts you could get reasonable success. This will give you a lot of mental satisfaction.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Socialising may assume greater importance, adding a new dimension to your stature and personality. You will emerge stronger and more confident. Saturday and Sunday are your key days to do something chrismatic.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Your firm resolve to help someone under a cloud may be futile. At work also you could be challenged and stretched. Have faith in your skills and you will succeed.

Born on

April 23
An exalted sun encircled by Mars and Jupiter, suggests that a change for the better is about to take place. You will be turn over a new leaf by readjusting your working schedule. Much of what that comes your way will be in confirmity with your hopes and aspirations.

All repressive and time-consuming bottlenecks should be on the wane during the first quarter. You can add more dignity to your professional life during the second. You will put your connections to a much better use during the third. It is, however, unwise to push yourself too hard during the last one.

April 24
All work with absolutely no relief may tire you. You will stay mobile on one pretext or the other. In the beginning you may feel that you are grasping at a straw but the situation could take a turn for the better. There is a need to protect your health.

June-July are best months for expanding your contacts. Business matters may remain on your mind during Oct/Nov, expect good luck to be in full swing from Jan onwards.

April 25
With Mars in the limelight, a well-deserved increase in your earnings seems very much in the sight.You will muster more support and manage to come closer to the people who are at the helm of affairs. Your silver tongue could be one of your strongest assets in winning over your seniors and keeping your opponents at bay.

Your social life will remain in full bloom during the first quarter. Your keen desire to visit a place of your choice could materialise during the second. Your reliability as a sincere friend will be hailed during the third. Hasty decisions, however, should be avoided during the last one.

April 26
A debilitated Mercury in the house of expenditure may induce you to burn your fingers for the sake of others. Whatever you do to please others will be misunderstood. Trivial events will be blown out of proportions to malign you for no fault of yours. You are advised to take a cautious approach while dealing with matters concerning other people.

Some of you may be in a mood to settle scores with your friends. This could put you in a situation that smacks of ill-will and malice on your part.

April 27
A financial break through can be anticipated before the current year is out. As a result of your being free of financial worries, your social horizons will expand and you will brim with optimism. Long cherished dreams could be realised by focusing on the areas you are supposed to have an upper hand.

There should be more freedom at work. The best time to rise to the occasion shall, however, come around January when you will identify yourself with a popular cause and win name and fame in a large measure. A tendency to show-off should have no place in your scheme of things.

April 28
With Venus in a combustive posture, your partners or co-workers may act whimsically by changing their stand more often but you will have to bear with them. The challenge before you is to win them over rather than lose them. So wait and watch is the best strategy and a little more tolerance is the best device.

You will feel a bit perplexed, and will not very sure which way to turn. Extra enthusiasm on your part could irk people close to you and also some others you are supposed to work with. Your intense yearning for adventure could get you into problems.

April 29
You are trying to find your way through a financial muddle and may succeed to some extent. Contacts with new friends and even with complete strangers should now begin to bear fruit. You will be much more optimistic about your future. Shopping or spending money to add more comforts to your life seems to be your main pursuit. You have a knack for picking the best bargains and thus justify the money you spend. You may be a shrewd businessman but you must make as few promises as possible and always keep an escape route ready.