The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, August 5, 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
August 5 to August 11

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

You seem desperate to try for some better opportunity. The road leading to your goal is not as smooth as you had anticipated. There are many a slip between the cup and the lip.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

A period of extreme mobility. You will be on the go on one pretext or the other. You will derive pleasure from sight-seeing and meeting old friends. It will make you fit and kicking.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

With Mercury in its own sign, life is bound to move your way. You have many options to choose from. You could even charm your loved ones without making any sacrifice.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

As a smart Cancerian, you will be your allies’ sole and best hope. Your rivals who have been long blocking your way have been exposed and there is nothing to worry about now.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You are alert and far-sighted. You are also exceptionally bright and intelligent. Once you are convinced of your capabilities, you can grasp anything you lay your hands upon.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Your emotional and social expectations may be a bit too high. Having unrealistic expectations may be disappointing. The best advice is to avoid aiming too high.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Flawless conduct on your part is the best remedy to achieve success. You should have the courage to own responsibility for your failures. This will help you stop committing mistakes in future.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your professional stars appear to be unmistakably profitable this week. This promises to take your achievements to a higher level. It would, however, be best to avoid any clashes with authority.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Jupiter is sweeping through regions of your chart governing your personal affairs . You will have the latest information on schemes which should be underway. Thursday is a good day to meet new challenges.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

It is unwise to try to team up with the people who are not to be relied upon. It is time to move with caution and refrain from obliging people by going out of your way. You can expect some inconvenience on Saturday.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Financial matters, including sale-purchase of stocks, making bids, funding, investing and striking new bargains, will prove to be unsatisfactory. The temptation to earn easy money should be resisted.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

A thumping success is on its way. Your stars indicate a optimistic future. Anything you lay your hands upon could produce marvellous results. Thursday is extremely gainful day for the young.

Born on

August 5: Your ill-advised and ill-timed policy of putting too many irons in the fire may create problems. It may be futile to hope that someone will come to your rescue. It is better to concentrate your energy on one or two issues.

A hectic pace may tire you during the first quarter. Be wary of strangers during the second. There is no point in taking impulsive decisions. A radical change in your policy could ensure stability during the last one. This is a time to get going.

August 6: An aquarian moon occupying the eighth house of the zodaic is a liability. People around you may oppose your ideas vehemently. Those who claim to have obliged you on some earlier occasions would like to derive the maximum benefit from you. If in service, you can expect unkind treatment from your boss.

Those who praise you to your face should be kept at bay. Your stars advise you to remain perfectly calm and not get agitated even if you are provoked.

August 7: A dignified Mars in the house of intellect seems committed to bring out the best in you. You will work hard and may set a new record of your achievements.

A massive increase in your income and the blessings of the elderly will make the incoming year, a period of grand success. This is an ideal occasion for going in for property transactions. You may refuse to opt for the second best.

August 8: Mercury, is a force to be reckoned with. You will stand up for yourself. If interested, you can do well in competitive activities as long as you abide by the rules.

You will put new irons in the fire and signal your commitment to a new way of doing things. Close relations may not see eye to eye with you and may drag you into pointless discussions.

August 9: There are many ways of turning mishaps into blessings in disguise you should study. Your financial situation carefully and take appropriate steps. The results you achieve this time will surprise even your worst critics.

You will prove your worth. A financial upturn before the year advances-further may prove that you are not running behind schedule. You are equipped to give a tough fight to the odds that block your way.

August 10: A sharp increase in your routine expenditure may keep you in a state of despondency. Much depends on your ability to steer clear of financial muddles.

Acting first and thinking later is probably your drawback. You are, therefore, advised to discriminate between what is important and what is insignificant. A trivial matter could be blown out of proportions to tarnish your image. So take all precautions before it it too late.

August 11: A hectic year. There is a rush of activity around you. You may have to do some serious thinking in terms of limiting your commitments. Take care not to swim against the tide otherwise there will be no end to your worries.

Don’t blame your stars if your social life becomes a drain on your purse. The other minus point is that you will be in two minds on many occasions and may fail to take any decision. You should, however, be firm on what you say.