The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, December 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
December 10 to December 16

Aries
[March 21 to April 20]

Travelling and making calls are two features important in your chart. This is no time to be by yourself. Be prepared to meet people on a large scale and expand your contacts.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

A minor clash of ideas with your relatives or friends can be resolved without much effort. Much depends on how practical you are and also how well you get on with the people you work with or live with.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

It is an ideal period to put across your point of view or to fight for your rights. Self-confidence is your biggest asset and the more you believe in yourself, the greater shall be the success you achieve.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

It is a week to stay active and to plan for your future. What may look a lost game in the beginning may prepare the grounds for an amazing success. An affair of the heart may also take a new turn.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Strange and unexpected happenings seem to be playing a dominant role this week. Your stars may encourage you to go in for unrestrained extravagance. There are chances you may splash your hard-earned money and repent later on.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

If Mercury on ascendancy is any indication, you must remain excessively vigilant while dealing with money matters. A modest effort on your part should be enough to revitalise your financial situation. Wednesday is best for doing noble deeds.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

You will have to face an uphill task in restraining your expenditure. Despite being frugal and thrifty, you may fail to live within your means. Expect Friday to be a difficult day.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

With a Libran Mars in the twelfth house, you seem to be in a belligerent mood. You can pick a fight over a trifle. You could even challenge your seniors. Expect the tangle to continue a little longer.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Your solar chart is showing signs of much greater improvement both at work and at home. All those engaged in competitive activities are sure to improve their professional prospects. Artists and sportsmen could also steal the show.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your professional starts are at their peak this week. You will expand your contacts and win a big majority of non-aligned people to your side. Saturday is your finest day for social encounters.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You will become more determined to have your own way. Shopping trips also seem very much on your agenda. Make it a point to go with someone rather than trying to settle a bargain on your own.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

You will stay on your toes. At work, in social life and in all routine tasks, you have no choice but to press on. Be on your guard, lest the carpet be pulled from under your feet.

Born on

December 10
A joyous period for entertaining friends and relatives. You may avail of an opportunity to visit a place of your choice, You should now be in top gear and there will be little which will be beyond your grasp.

You will find it quite easy to tackle delicate situations. Your social stars should also be humming with activity from May onwards. The time is ripe for you to usher in more spontaneity and individuality into your life during the later half.

December 11
With moon in full bloom, the new year promises grand success. You will receive support even from unfamiliar sources. Your keen desire to move with the times will be your plus point. You will discover some new ways to add to your income and lead an optimistic and carefree life.

December 12
You are passing through a hectic phase. You should be careful not to tire yourself beyond a certain limit. You may not be able to escape from the mad rush of work. The fact that you are a prisoner of work should not be lost sight of.

You shall be walking on a tight rope during March-April. The people you think are more close to you shall be taking you for a ride during June-July. Don’t allow others to mislead you during September-October. No one can dare to outsmart you during the last phase.

December 13
But for a brief period when family matters keep you on the tenterhooks, the major part of the year is fairly easy-going. Despite the stress and strain of your working life, you will continue being sweet and pleasant. The need of the hour is to reduce the quantum of work as far as possible.

Visits from people at odd hours could bother you. Don’t think the present setback amounts to a situation of no return. It is a temporary phase and the time is not very far when you will laugh more. Try to remain aloof from the madding crowd.

December 14
There will be little change in the overall situation. No doubt, you will feel inclined to make big strides with an eye on success but the results will not be in keeping with your hopes and aspirations. Despite your strong urge to compromise with the changing situation, you will not be able to play your stakes confidently and avoid pitfalls.

There is no need to aspire for something which is beyond your reach. Freedom at work does not mean that you should act arbitrarily. With your social horizons expanding, you will gain popularity among your friends and associates during the end part of the year.

December 15
A lucky year when your income sets a new record. Venus, your dominant star seated in the house of finance, encourages you to pick up a few profitable bargains. You will make your move only when you are sure that you cannot lose. You could also adopt some other effective means to improve your economy.

The best time to earn should be between March and July. You will be in a much better frame of mind to improve your financial fortunes. You have a miraculous ability to cash in on any bid you lay your hands upon.

December 16
The current planetary line-up ensures success, particularly in legal matters, higher education and some adventurous activities. One word of warning: Proceed with circumspection and with your eyes wide open. Don’t go about proclaiming your intentions for it may invite opposition from your rivals. Don’t procrastinate or try to gain time, the sooner you bell the cat the better.

If you are dead sure you can catch the bull by the horns, go a head, otherwise keep your figures crossed.