The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, August 27, 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
August 27 to September 2

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

Work at the beginning and fun later should be the pattern during this week. You may have to bear with gossip-mongers. The earlier they are evaded the better.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

The events that await you this week will be perplexing. Your elders/ seniors may offend you by changing their stand. The more you try to mollify them, the more rigid they become.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Increased financial security may raise your morale. You will push your ideas and take the lead at work. A family member may give you an occasion to feel proud of your experience.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

You can turn any situation to your advantage. You will welcome the opportunity to work to your full potential. Your stars advice you to relax when your body demands.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You are likely to splurge your hard-earned money as though there is no tomorrow. The purchases you intend to make may hit your finances.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Shake off your ego to mend a relationship that is waning. This is a splendid period for socialisation. Wednesday seems excellent for winning new friends.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Stars responsible for your financial security are in a sparkling mood. Your desire to improve your lifestyle and enrich your domestic routine will be at the peak. Your love life is also going through a sunny patch.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Mars, the star of your aspirations, is in a despondent mood. You may have to pass through a rocky patch because of the spiteful designs of your rivals. Tuesday may be a listless day for holding negotiations.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Your work-oriented stars are gaining momentum with each passing day. You will be rushing from one engagement to another. People you live or work with will expect you to do more than your normal share of work.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Saturn, your lucky planet, is all set to give you a pleasant surprise. You will reduce your dependence on others. The help you receive now will be so positive that even obstacles will turn into opportunities.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Moments of love, laughter and merriment are on their way. A stimulating new leisure activity may add a new glow to your life and brighten what previously seemed a lacklustre phase.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Your financial fortunes are looking buoyant despite rising costs. Inspite of being cautious you could end up making a wrong choice. You are advised to be on your guard.

Born on

August 27
The financial sectors of your solar chart are showing a declining trend. A majority of you will be changing your ambitions more often. You will also remain in search of an escape route to by-pass a commitment that has been weighing on your mind. There is a danger that you could get involved in an underhand deal.

The first and foremost task before you is to keep your impulses under control. Your mind should be calm and thoughts concentrated. Lay greater emphasis on moral, ethical and spiritual matters which you have been neglecting lately.

August 28
Presume that the year under review is a lively one that aims at lending a pleasant sparkle to your life. With your social horizons expanding with each passing day, you will remain full of new hopes and aspirations. You will have unbridled freedom in the area of your work and will emerge as a star performer.

You may concentrate more on money matters from December onwards. Yours stars advise you not to hang on to the past.

August 29
A debilitated Mars will affect your spending plans and encourage you to touch new heights of extravagance. Although it seems likely that efforts on your part have resulted in a boost to your income. You may squander away your money.

There is no fun in aiming for something which is beyond your reach. The lesson you have to learn is that complacency is a vice, caution a virtue and optimism a bliss.

August 30
Mercury on ascendancy may encourage you to take up cudgels against injustice. You should be more active in your goodwill missions. You should be able to demarcate between reality and idealism.

The key time to establish your capabilities will start from November. You will ride high on the wings of wisdom from March onwards. You could dodge any obstacles that come your way during March-April. The last phase is however, cumbersome.

August 31
You will say goodbye to some boring tasks and concentrate more on exciting activities. Expect grand success on all fronts provided you concentrate on practical measures to improve your lot and learn a new skill.

Your insistence on having your own way will be hailed during the first quarter. You will be more interested in saving rather than spending during the second. The dangers of overwork should be avoided during the third. A surprise gain will brighten your mood during the end part.

September 1
Your professional life calls for more sweat and toil. With cares and responsibilities mounting, there is practically no scope of heaving a sigh of relief. You have, in fact, committed yourself to gigantic task. It is, however, gratifying to note that the way you have undertaken this challenge is worthy of all praise and recognition.

You are entering a lustrous period. The world around you will appear to be bright and sunny. Long-cherished dreams could be easily realised by focusing your areas of strength.

September 2
The phase you are passing through now will have a massive impact on your private and professional life. You may have to ignore your ego to ensure that you are given a patient hearing by all those around you. Your willingness to work in a team will win you far more favour than rigidly sticking to your stand. This is a period which demands that you be flexible.

Don’t expect dramatic changes, but the right attitude should be to take every development as an opportunity to learn more about your limitations and potential.