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You are in the habit of keeping your thoughts entirely to yourself and desist from revealing them to others but the situation that now prevails suggests that you should open your mind at least to a few who are worthy of your confidence. It will, in fact, help protect your interest and attract respect from your close ones. If you do so, keep in mind that you deserve this and owe it to yourself. Your attitude is likely to change from being reclusive to being more outgoing and confident.

This appears to be a fairly balanced year. Although some odds seem pitted against you, with moon, your main star, in full shine your grasp of facts and figures could surprise even your close ones. Moon in friendly region of your chart is bound to help you overcome obstacles. You will have faith in yourself and will try to do what you can to come out of a crisis that is facing you. A flexible approach to move with the times is your plus point which is likely to stand you in good stead even in your most crucial moments.

Mars in the house of exalted Jupiter has shaken off its malevolency. You have a strong reason to believe that you are flexible, optimist and down-to-earth person. Maturity and wisdom are your hallmark and as such no decision taken by you could be wrong. Anything less than very best does not appeal to you. You are mostly in search of excellence. You can turn possibilities into opportunities and a bright new dawn should be around the corner. If you are preparing to fight an election, the going can be tough. So keep your fingers crossed.

With a combust Mercury in the house of expenditure, you will be facing a messy situation with regard to your finances. Your desire to add to your existing income may not be fulfilled. Whatever you think proper and would like to do should not be done in haste. The monetary rewards you are after may not materialise and this could depress you. The best advice is to keep your eye on the bank balance for you could be tempted to make risky purchases.

Jupiter sighted by Neptune seems poised to turn this year into a hectic one. You will have to work very hard to meet the challenge posed by your rivals. The current period is exalting in the sense that you will have to stretch your limits and extend your boundaries. An easy approach to problems will not be viable. Although spiralling costs could be balanced by increased earnings, you are advised to remain cautious, especially on the financial front. Don’t take minor issues too seriously. It could be just a storm in a tea-cup.

Venus, your main star stands for home and family affairs. Domestic matters tend to catch your attention more than ever before. You will feel a strong need to examine the pattern of your expenditure. Be prepared to take financial delays in our stride as it is just a temporary phase. The period after March is quite favourable. A new arrangement you are likely to enter into could prove worthwhile. It is also a progressive period for professional activities. You will be able to translate your aspirations into reality.

You will have to face an uphill task in restricting your impulse to spend. Despite being frugal and thrifty, you may fail to exercise the restraint required to live within your means. The money you are expecting could be yours but only after some delay. But even this extra cash may fail to make up for the shortfall.