The Year Ahead

Madan Gupta Spatu

If your birthday is on August 3………

Ruled by number 3, you are sociable, friendly, outgoing and have a good sense of humor. You will be in a jovial, friendly, positive, adventurous, and self-expressive frame of mind this year. Focus on your finances and business skills in the second half of the year. Your creativity will be more stimulated in September.

An intense desire to change jobs could prompt you to do something hastily. Don't quit your position just yet, as this new offer has many hidden strings attached. Tax and insurance matters need attention. This is an interesting year for love. You must therefore take your romantic energy to a more consistent level.

You will be resourceful dynamic and obtain the support of your superiors, bosses and even those in the government. Your health will improve in the latter part of this month. Good progress in career as well as areas connected with your profession is indicated.

Positive colours: Golden, red, brown, cream, white, orange and purple

Select days: Sunday and Monday

Favourable numbers: 1,4,2,7

Gems recommended: Yellow sapphire, red coral, and ruby

Charity on birthday: Feed lepers or those who are physically challenged.

You share your birthday with Farheen [August 3, Mumbai], who made her debut with Jaan Tere Naam opposite Ronit Roy in 1992. Later, she was offered Baazigar opposite Shahrukh.Khan and Tamil film Kalaignan opposite Kamal Haasan at the same time, and she decided to grab the offer opposite Kamal Haasan. She was also famous as the Madhuri Dixit look alike of Bollywood.