The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, July 22, 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 22 to July 28

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Cancerian sun and moon have developed an intimate relationship which may incline you to be ill-disposed towards your associates or the people you deal with. You are, therefore, advised to not act on your impulses.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Despite your zeal and zest, caution is strongly advised as you may misunderstand the intentions of others and overestimate your own potential.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

The current planetary picture ensures optimism along with a will to make your future bright. It is very likely that whatever you do now, will lead to a life which is full of promise.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Expect a certain amount of confusion to surround your home and family life. This is no time to sit back and to ponder over what to do next you should accept whatever comes your way.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Co-operation, no doubt, is the key to overcome the obstacles that block your way but that does not mean that you should agree to what your associates say.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

No body can match you in the art of socialising. You can convince your friends to toe your line. If there is a rift between two friends, you can play the role of peace maker.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A lacklustre phase may dampen your spirits. You could be faced by acute financial instability. Look into all financial transactions carefully to avoid any mishap.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

You should not behave roughly with people who have done nothing to earn your displeasure. Your best strategy should be to act with restraint, dignity and wisdom than to sling mud at them.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

You should now be moving into top gear, and there is little that will be beyond your grasp. Whatever you wherever you are, you will give free reign to your imagination.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

A week of charm and dignity. You will be at the forefront both at work and at home. Saturday seems to be your most prosperous day.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Try to abstain from opting for a risky venture. Take care for you can make a mistake by betting on a losing hand. Keep your eyes and ears open, especially on Saturday.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Career- seekers will be able to cover more ground during this week. This is a propitious period for them to prove their mettle in interviews and tests. They should, however, learn to say ‘no’ to gossip mongers.

Born on

July 22

You will become more mobile. Entertaining friends could prove costly. This is a memorable time for affairs of the heart. If you delay, the chances of success will become less.

Say ‘no’ to all unwanted and irrelevant commitments during the first quarter. Events will move faster than expected during the second. If in love, you will be keeping your secrets close to your heart during the third. The people who pledged to be on your side may not to do so during the last one.

July 23

Your adventurous bent of mind is about to come to the fore. You are going to adopt a new path. What you decide and do now could have a lasting impact on your life. A big surprise cannot, however, be ruled out.

Get routine tasks and day-to-day commitments properly sorted out so that you are not bogged down with irrelevant details. Efficiency is of the utmost importance.

July 24

The time has arrived to stop obliging others. Safeguarding your interests should be a priority. Strangers should be kept at a distance.

You have stressed yourself beyond, a reasonable limit and richly deserve a break. You can play a key role in improving the financial fortunes of your friends after September. Don’t involve yourself in more than one issue at a time during February-March. With less burdens on your shoulders, you could prove your worth more effectively during the last phase.

July 25

A spell of good luck is on its way for a majority of persons born on this day. A dignified Mercury ensures peace, tranquility and profound happiness. They will socialise, meet new people, make new friends and sort out differences with old ones.

You will remain in a jovial mood during the first quarter. You are on the brink of achieving something very substantial during the second. Life should gather more colour with each passing day during the third. You are, however, advised to act sensibly during the last one.

July 26

An increase in your routine expenditure is gaining momentum. You are advised not to indulge in borrowing. You are required to move with care and caution while handling financial deals. Your best efforts to add to your income may not bring the desired results.

July 27

A Venus-Saturn combine may encourage you to extend your contacts. The whole year promises to be brisk and breezy. You will enjoy and laugh more. As days roll by, you will be in mood for love and more than usually attractive to the opposite sex, particularly if you are a woman.

If your love life is passing through a rocky patch, it needs to be given top priority. The golden rule is to strike when the iron is hot.

July 28

All work with practically no relief may tire you. A struggle is likely on one pretext or the other. At the very outset, you could be held back but the situation is bound to take a turn for the better. You are advised to take a cautious approach while dealing with others.

Your future course of action may perplex you during the first quarter. Extra enthusiasm on your part needs to be controlled during the second. Your intense yearning for adventure could land you in problems during the later half.