The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, May 27, 2001, 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
May 27 to June 2

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

This time you will be more frank, assertive and impatient to act. You will be full of energy and quite willing to face any ordeal and will not take time off even if your doctor insists.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Venus, the star governing your peace, comfort and harmony, is sailing through lively regions of your chart. You will ensure that every thing runs smoothly. You will receive some good news.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

You should be in an adventurous mood. You are entering a period that favours domestic spending. It is high time for you to consider the financial implications of your actions. Even romantic hopes rest on the size of your wallet.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

With the Moon lacking in lustre, you have often been misunderstood. According to some, you are cold and calculating. Yet in reality you are as sensible as anybody else. You can even win rivals over to your side.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Your stars are in a splendid position. The task before you is to win over as many allies as you can. Until then, you will have a keen desire to spend time with yourself.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

A majority of the Virgos like to lead an ambitious life. They may try to seek economic self-sufficiency. Their efforts should, however, continue unabated. Wednesday is the day to ensure better rewards.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

An exalted Venus, your lucky star, is focusing her attention on the house of friendship and love. If some marital proposals are on their way, now is the best time to pursue them and expect favourable results.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

This promises too be a fulfilling period. The rewards that you have been waiting for, should appear soon. Your insistence on having your own way, will be hailed by one and all. Tuesday is your most favourable day.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

You may pass through a financially difficult period. You could be tricked by a friend whom you held in high esteem. The cash crunch could persist for a little longer.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your stars have seldom obliged you on such a large scale. Your resolve to serve others is, no doubt, generous but doing so at the cost of your personal interests should be avoided.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Professionals may face a tough time while expanding the area of their influence and authority. The challenge before them is to convince others that their approach is not aimed at self-aggrandisement.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

A week filled with promise. It is an exceedingly delightful period for love and laughter. You will come into contact with enlightened and interesting people and derive maximum pleasure from their company.

Born on

May 27
A Taurean sun, encircled by Jupiter and Saturn, shall provide ample opportunities for socialising. This is also a favourable period for building bridges with some old friends who have distanced themselves from you. It is, however, not easy to judge people you are going to deal with. Your desire to revive contact with an old friend will come to the fore during June-July. Don’t let others meddle in your affairs during September-October. Chances of gaining professional success shall brighten from February onwards.

May 28
An ascending Moon will inspire you to act with greater confidence. A change for the better should be in the offing. You will overcome your shyness, become more assertive and shall fight for benefits that have been denied to you. A modest effort should be enough to convince your allies that you are their best hope. You have a very good reason for fighting your case on a war-footing. It is perhaps the best time to start legal proceedings against a person who is unwilling to part with money that he owes you.

May 29
With a retrograde Mars in the saddle, this is a year of delays and setbacks. You will have little freedom to act on your own. You may also attach yourself to people who are incapable of lending any positive support to you. Your anxiety to help someone under a cloud could backfire. Play down your habit of overspending and showing off. If in service, extreme care is needed to handle secret information. If you are part of a joint family, there will be no end to your problems.

May 30
A dignified Mercury in the house of finance could raise your expectations to new heights. It means you will move with the tide and become more mature and reasonable. The year is also exceptionally auspicious for friendship, travel and adventure. You should be able to persuade anyone to agree with you. An old plan, abandoned half way could be revived. You could emerge wiser, stronger and more confident after September. The areas sure to benefit you are education, legal matters and social interaction.

May 31
Jupiter, your main star, reveals that good times are coming. Your finances look buoyant, despite an upsurge in living costs. It is time to mend your budget and revise your options. Your life shall remain full of mirth during the first quarter. Your ability to mend your limping finances will be super during the second. Friends and relatives will rely on you more during the third quarter.

June 1
You will strive to keep up appearances. An exalted Venus may help you shake off your proverbial reticence and shyness. A modest effort on your part should be enough to satisfy your social and economic aspirations. In love also, there should be no obstacle. The emphasis will shift towards new modes of recreation. The urge to deviate from routine chores shall stimulate your life. It is up to you to decide whether it is advisable to take an emotional risk. The later half of the year is more encouraging than the earlier part.

June 2
A sluggish year. You seem bent upon wasting your energy. It may be futile to rely on someone who could pull you out of this uncomfortable situation. Take rash promises with a pinch of salt. You will feel perplexed during the first quarter. Make as few promises as possible during the second. A trivial event could be blown out of proportions to malign you during the third. An old friend is likely to call on you during the last one.