The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, July 1, 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
July 1 to July 7

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

A sense of hope and optimism may prevail during this week. You could live up to the expectations of your allies, friends and relatives provided you know what makes them tick.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Seldom has there been a time like this, when you spend large amounts of money without thinking about the consequences. Every penny should be taken care of and nothing should be spent indiscriminately.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Your associates and friends will expect you to agree with them all the time. It may be boring to take part in certain activities which you do not enjoy or which you find tedious.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Your nomadic instincts are gaining momentum with each passing day. You will be out and about on one pretext or the other. Your stars, however, advise you to avoid travelling alone.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

An ideal moment to deal with your work, social life and to enhance your reputation as a person committed to higher values of life. You will derive more satisfaction from encouraging others than pushing yourself.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Your workload may increase. Your energy levels may be inadequate to meet the challenge. You may feel that there is so much to be done that you cannot get it all done.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

One of the best weeks for dealing with home and family issues. Your friends may feel inclined to extend maximum co-operation and goodwill towards you. There is, however, a need to keep them in good humour.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

A Mars-Pluto combine may make you act in a haste. Although you seem to be full of energy and enthusiasm and may be feeling restless too, it is advisable not to push yourself too hard.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

With Sun and Jupiter egging each other, the signs are that this is a good time to make headway. You will earn and learn and make your presence felt.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Saturn, your main star, is raising your energy levels to new heights. You are practically unstoppable. Anyone who tries to take you for a ride or block your way will not succeed. Saturday is a good day for you.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

A grand period when dreams will turn into reality. You can expect a chance meeting with a fascinating individual or a long-awaited celebration.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

There is a dire need to streamline your social life. You should be tolerant and not try to judge people by your own standards. You can soon come across a useful ally.

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July 1
You will remain probably twice as busy as before. There will be so much to do and so little a time to do it in. There are chances that a majority of you would like to evade your responsibilities. Tough jobs are likely to be deleted from your agenda.

As October gets underway, you may get the feeling that you must stand up for yourself. The best strategy during the last half will be to induce other people to share some of your responsibilities.

July 2
You will have to establish your credentials and make your mark at work. A friend needs to be pacified with tact and wisdom. Pending jobs will also irritate you.

Playing the host is likely to exhaust you during the first quarter. Your tendency to work fast could create problems during the second. You may have to walk on a tight rope during the third. You will be able to prevent your dear and near ones from taking you for granted during the last one.

July 3
Mars may incline you to shrug off the past. You will have a better chance to utilise your talents to build your fortunes. You have used only a fraction of your potential. You may surprise others with your superior performance.

The people you interact with will be of immense help to you. If you are interested in improving your qualifications, there will be no hitch.

July 4
Your planets encourage you to be more obstinate and rigid than before. There are times when you feel convinced that you are right and the others wrong. You may also see no reason to compromise with people whose knowledge and understanding are less than yours.

You will need a lot of patience and persistence to deal with people who are argumentative. You may be shy and sensitive but don’t let this stop you from doing your best to restore harmony and goodwill.

July 5
An escalation in living costs and paucity of funds may keep you in a despondent mood. If you are interested in speculation or feel encouraged to try your luck in making a fast buck chances of your success are few and far between.

Your material well-being needs much greater attention. You must analyse the situation from all angles before taking any decision. If you are in service, you will feel bored due to lack of job-satisfaction.

July 6
With Venus in the limelight your home and family life should be joyous. Your friends and relatives may feel inclined to follow your footsteps. Impressed with your superior understanding, they will not oppose you and extend full cooperation to you.

Your earning capacity may receive a boost during the first quarter. A rewarding journey is on the cards during the second. A long-awaited ceremony is round the corner during the third. You will be bridging distances with those you have fallen out with during the last one.

July 7
A sizeable majority of you is liable to fall an easy prey to discontent. An overall discouraging trend seems to be on its way. Remember that false hopes will not get you anywhere.

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.