The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, July 8, 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 8 to July 14

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

The present alignment of planets, especially that of the benefic ones, is likely to favour you. Be straightforward and try to allay the fears and suspicions of the person you are dealing with.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

A dignified Venus links up with a Taurean Saturn and may induce you to follow a new beneficial path. The fact is that your stars favour reality as opposed to fantasy. Those of you in the property market can mint money.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

You should try not to team up with people you cannot trust. It is time to seek advise and act with extreme care and caution. You can expect some unpleasantness, especially on Wednesday.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Your stars are expected to favour travel, socialising and various other outdoor activities. You will be extremely eager to implement your plans.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Your maturity and sense of duty cannot be doubted. Your carelessness or lack of interest however, upset the apple cart. The progress you have achieved after a hard toil could be undone in one instant.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

You should be at the peak of performance during this week. Whether at home or outside, you will have to work hard. You should be careful to not tire yourself. Take sometime off and keep fit.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A profoundly constructive and forward-looking period. Now, you can wait for good news to surprise you. Towards the end of the week, you are likely to bite off more than you can chew.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

You will move speedily to get an upper hand over your rivals. Anyone who puts hurdles on your way will not succeed. Any difficulties you have to undergo in the process will be fully compensated.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

A period of extreme restraint. Your desire to kill two birds with one stone could prove counterproductive. Your stars warn you to not be too much ambitious. Thursday is ominous for shopping or bidding.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Despite your being alert, the work may pile up much beyond your expectations. You need plenty of self-control and a strong dose of patience to keep your poise intact. How far you succeed is questionable.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Your planets may put you in a financially tough situation. There is a need to curb your extravagant tendencies with an iron hand. Anything you opt for without measuring the risk factor can prove counterproductive.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

There is a clear indication of a marked increased in your earnings. You will be amply rewarded for the hard work you have put in. Thursday is the best day to improve your financial fortunes.

Born on

July 8
A dominant Sun in the company of an amiable Jupiter reveals that the ball is in your court now. You can make or mar your future. If you gird up your loins, there is almost nothing you can’t achieve. As work, you will be making a sincere effort to increase your income.

If in search of a life partner, marital stars look bright. In matters of the heart, keep an open mind for the other party is more free to act than ever before.

July 9
The moon is about to enter Pisces, her favourite sign. This is a welcome indication that your life will now be bursting with love, laughter and amusement. This is a prosperous time but you will have to act fast.

The only problem is that you are a bit intolerant of people who fail to amuse you. You should mean business and refuse to reward persons who try to please your favour with words and not with deeds.

July 10
A retrograde duo comprising Mars and Pluto dominates your chart. You will feel weighed down by cares and responsibilities. Financial instability can persist longer than you had expected. Learn to take one step at a time. If you opt for some quick money earning device, you could be caught in a tricky situation. Avoid pit-falls as far as possible.

July 11
Your urge to spend more than usual and to opt for a comfortable and luxurious living will be more intense. What is difficult for others could prove a cakewalk for you.

Life gets busier and more rewarding during the first quarter. You will make your social life joyous and thrilling during the second. Undue generosity, however, is your weak point during the third. Keep your ambitious plans under wraps during the end part.

July 12
The new year is favourable for new ventures. If you have been planning to do something new, now is the time to see your aspirations succeed. Your social life will remain in full swing during the first quarter. Your reputation as a determined person will be hailed during the second. Your ability to consolidate your gains will be praiseworthy during the third. The tendency to show-off should be avoided during the last phase.

July 13
Before the current year moves forward, the mood of Venus, your ruling star, will change from negative to positive. It is only a matter of one or two months, before your future becomes smooth and risk-free. Perhaps a chance meeting with a financial wizard will turn the tables. You will be on surer ground than ever before.

A pleasing news, a long-awaited recreational programme and a happy get-together are some of the attractions during the first half of the year. If romance or some other adventurous activity is on your mind, it should be kept pending till some appropriate time.

July 14
More energy, skill and enterprise are needed to give a new thrust to your professional life. A majority of planets are, no doubt, lending you full support but this does not mean that you will be getting everything on a platter. You will have to face the rough and tumble also. The most important factor is that you should be clear in your mind about your aims and aspirations. You must be prepared to distinguish between reality and wishful thinking.

Your luck will start smiling on you if you do not attack more importance to your rights than your duties.