The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, January 13, 2002, 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
January 13 to January 19

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

The qualities of your head and heart that have gone unnoticed so far may come to the fore now. Everyone around you will be appreciative.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

It seems a hectic and tiring phase. If in service, you are likely to be swamped with extra work, so much so that you will feel alarmed. It looks as if your patience is on trial.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Take a break, at least, for a short while. Stars governing travel are so dominant at this time that you may lose your poise if you stick to your routine.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

You would like to act more promptly and perhaps adventurously also. Even if you are under pressure, you should make it a point to take each decision only after examining the pros and cons that the situation offers.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

You deserve appreciation for having honoured a commitment made to a friend or having helped those facing bad days. The period is, however, good for earning.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

With the blessings of Mercury, your ruling planet, you can afford to relax this week. Professionally and socially you are doing extremely well.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Stones governing the house of expenditure could play havoc with your finances. The help that you have been counting on could vanish like mist in the air. Friday first might be your most expensive day.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

The configuration of your stars, especially the benefic ones, is positive. Each passing day will be favourable and the gains should be equal to the input that you have undertaken.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

It might be a period of gossip and rumours that will flourish. Arrangements that you have made could fall apart. Don’t say “yes” to whatever comes your way. The information that you have faith is not correct.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

You will establish a more satisfying relationship this time. You should remember that you are a prudent and generous person and shall witness a rapid improvement in your sociability.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Your keen desire to earn easy money through sale-purchase of stocks or speculation etc is not likely to succeed. Your stars warn you against jumping into any luck-testing game. Saturday in ominous for all types of financial deals.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

If anyone is the star-performer it is perhaps none else but yourself. You are so adept professionally that even a person who is not inclined shall fall in line with your plans. You will excel in your work and this will be more so on Thursday.

Born on

January 13
A Sun-Venus combine, sighted by Jupiter, is preparing you for a much bigger trial of strength. Expect a major surge in your energy level. You will be tempted to go all out to push against all those who have been trying to hold you back or are encroach upon your rights. Although you will face some resistance in the beginning but it shall be smooth sailing later. Your strong stars are so powerful that all those who are not well-wishers and dare to oppose you will be forced to withdraw.

January 14
A majority of persons born on this day are in a state of flux. They will find themselves being drawn into a dull social or professional circle. Trivial events will be blown out of proportion, while important issues will be relegated to the background. It will be better if you could align yourself only with those people who can see eye to eye with you.

You should not get involved in anything that smacks of dishonesty, no matter how harmless the people involved might appear to be.

January 15
Mars, your favourable planet, is strong enough to enthuse you and give you the freedom to deal with not only your own affairs but also those of others. This means that you will not hesitate to provide support to others and win them over. You will force your will and they will accept it.

The best time to give a new turn to your life will be after March. A celebration that had been postponed earlier could materialise after September. Some more friends would like to jump up to your bandwagon after November. A health problem could, suddenly arise during the last phase.

January 16
Mercury, your prime star, after emerging from a weak combination is ready for an elevated role. This is actually an encouraging period inducing you to be ready for a bold resolve. You will face no opposition as you convince all those concerned with your work to accept your line of thought. Your wisdom, experience and maturity will enable you to go in control over the current situation.

If you are interested in acquiring a new skill, you will get a marvellous opportunity to accomplish it. Opportunity will turn the tables in your favour before the year progresses.

January 17
Your pensive mood notwithstanding, the overall trend of events is favourable. Long-waited celebration will bring about a welcome change in the routine chores. Your main concern shall revolve around your social life and the time as such has come to pick up some like-minded persons who could stand by you in the hour of need. Your personality and charm will have a magnetic effect on everyone you happen to meet.

It is no use trying to rush friends who take life more slowly than you do. Your most exciting period is at the end part of the year when you are likely to take on more you can handle.

January 18
This is a year when a wide-range of activities knocking at your door every now and then. The most notable among them are the demands of your loved ones that will be drawing your attention one after another. You will feel as if you are being surrounded with a heavy agenda and you have no option than to clear it. But the best course is to replan and recast your priorities. Your efforts to seek help from some other quarter may not cut any ice. Under the circumstances, you should opt only for what you are best at.

January 19
With Saturn on the backtrack, the year opens on a hectic note. You may be stressed and strained. The stars governing your economy are in a frivolous mood. You will remain in a tight position for a pretty long time

Less leisure and more labour is the hallmark of the first quarter. Friends and associates are in no mood to hear what you have to say during the second. The developments that appear rosy at the outset may fail to live up to your expectations during the third. Austerity measures adopted with a firm resolve could save the situation during the last one.