THE YEAR AHEAD

MADAN GUPTA SPATU

If your birthday is October 16………

You will be presented with many new financial schemes. However, weigh the pros and cons carefully before making any commitment. Neptune makes you reliable, loving, caring, creative and very emotional. You will make friends easily. Keep control on arrogance and stubbornness. You will have sound health this year and get full support of your family members. You will be deeply involved in a romantic relationship. Coming year will be good for professionals. For working people, financial benefits are likely. Entering new ventures will bring positive outcomes and grow your network of connections. Maintain distance from any legal issues as it may result in heavy expenditure. Pointless debates should be ignored at work.

Positive colours: White and pink.

Select days: Monday and Sunday.

Favourable numbers: 1, 2 and 7.

Gems recommended: Pearl and opal.

Charity on birthday: Donate blood.

You share your birthday with Bollywood star Hema Malini (October 16, 1948, Tiruchirappalli), who started her career with the film Sapno Ka Saudagar (1968) and appeared in as many as 160 films. She has been honoured with the Padma Shri, She is also a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.