The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, September 10, 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
September 10 to September 16

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

The week hinges around enterprise. You will take some bold steps. Even if others disagree with you, you will stick to your decision to choose risky options.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

You are advised to stick to your stand more courageously this week. You will make constructive efforts at work, take expert counsel and reap the rewards you deserve.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Favoured activities this week include the mending of a relationship that you have ignored in the recent past. The time has come to convert even casual acquaintances into life-long friendships.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

A superb period for a majority of cancerians. Something delightful is on the cards at home. A youngster should be on his way to give you a pleasant surprise. Monday is the best day for domestic welfare.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You will be more inclined to do good for others. Selflessness is a key to yoursuccess. So don’t flinch from doing what you think is good.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

You may have to confront a person for his erratic behaviour or indecent remarks. Temporary difficulties, will bother you before things are resolved to your satisfaction. A stranger could prove more helpful than friend.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A serious look at the stars shows that you mean business. You will grasp the facts and ignore gossip and rumours. There is a strong possibility of heart-thrilling surprises.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Money is no doubt important but Mars, may compel you to alter a number of your priorities. If you don’t contain yourself, you will make rash promises and face problems.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

A sparkling opportunity may seem within reach, sight but you will have to put up with some delay. Your travel stars indicate inconvenience, delays and to possibility of an unwelcome surprises.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

There is a momentous occasion for all ambitious professionals as Saturn will lift them to new heights. Prestige and honour will mean more to them than financial gains. Saturday is their prime day for cultivating relationships.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

A majority of aquarians are liable to fall an easily prey to commotion and discontent. They should try to learn that they cannot force the pace or compel others to sign on dotted lines. False hope won’t carry them anywhere.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

An overall discouraging trend seems to be on its way. Your evasive attitude towards the proper discharge of duties may add fuel to fire. A close associate could challenge your plans with a vengeance.

Born on

September 10
A dignified sun may equip you to face any eventuality that comes your way. You will do well to surround yourself with allies and supporters who could stand by you through thick and thin. Much depends upon your ability to convince others that you were following the right path your strength, lies in committing yourself to a course of action, you have espoused.

Matrimonial issues may assume importance after February. If you have got spare cash, you should go in for long-term investments. The lure of quick money-earning devices should be nipped in the bud.

September 11
An aquarian moon sighted by Saturn reveals there are ample chances to improve your financial situation. Look, listen and learn should be your motto. Your financial situation will take a leap forward, if you act prudently and judiciously. You are not going to look back from now on.

Don’t feel held up if socialisation proves a drain on your purse. This is no time to cut yourself off from people because of financial constraints. Cash will have to be shelled out on one pretext or the other and you will have to bear with it.

September 12
You have a knack of turning pitfalls into blessings in disguise. You will overcome you shyness, become more assertive and fight for your rights. Your stars give you enormous strength to fight the odds you are facing but you are in the habit of being too straight forward with your friends, which is likely to annoy them.

Your tendency of putting all your eggs in one basket can prove counter-productive. Lending, borrowing or investing could also invite misery and hardship. There is , however, a ray of hope that you will be able to stabilise your financial position after March, 2001.

September 13
You will remain caught between professional obligation on the one hand and hopes and aspirations of your relatives on the other. All you need is more time to take care of your personal life. The main thing on your mind is the paucity of funds.

Remember, that if the grumbling at home continues, time is not far when you will be counted as some one who is not worldly wise. So don’t let your reputation go down in the eyes of your family or they may feel frustrated by your behaviour.

September 14
The incoming year promises mixed trends. In the beginning, you could be led to believe that you are treading on an unfamiliar path, but after some time, the doubts will start subsiding and you will realise that there was nothing wrong and you have not been led astray.

Make sure that you earn more and are also ready to spend more. You cannot, however, bank upon the genorisity of a friend before May next.

September 15
A welcome year when wisdom will overcome your prejudices, whims and outdated concepts. This is the time to broaden your horizons and instil adventure into your life. If you have been indecisive and without any specific goal you will chalk out a clear-cut line of action.

You can complete unfinished tasks.

Your life is taking a turn for the better. You will think, plan and act with so much clarity and vision that you will is leave nothing to chance.

September 16
A stringent control over your finances is the need of the hour. The situation prevailing at present looks dismal. Stars controlling your financial destiny are losing their strength with each passing day. Your craze for adventure can invite trouble for you.

Your urge to make a bid, shop or hunt for suitable bargains may become more acute. If you speculate or indulge in the sale-purchase of stock, you will stand to lose. Your stars advise you to listen carefully to what your elders say even if it appears unpalatable to you.