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A Sun-Venus association in the Ist house foretells love, laughter and cordiality of friends. The aforesaid union also assures the chances of success through bargain, sale-purchase of stocks and other financial ventures. You could also devise more effective means to improve your earning potential.

Your earning capacity is likely to increase during the first quarter. The emphasis will be on leisure and pleasure during the second. Social pressures shall be stronger than before during the third. A pleasant journey awaits you during the last one.

A dignified moon is shedding new light on the areas you have shown scant regard for so far. You are in a competitive mood and would like to expand the area of your activities. Despite your workload touching new heights, you will not mind working hard. It will expand your capacity to reap the rewards you deserve.

November-December are tedious months. Your patience will be put to the test. All work and no play may wear you out during March — April. Time is not far off when you will realise that your hard work was worth it.

Regardless of how aggrieved you have felt in the past, Mars will restore your faith in your capacity to face the odds and come out with flying colours. You should see the advantage of pushing yourself to the maximum. Keep in mind the need of high morals and you will succeed.

The key time to prove your mettle will be from February onwards. Fresh choices will come your way from mid-April. The area of your influence and authority will expand after July.

Don’t allow minor matters to depress you. As the days roll by, your stars will grow stronger. Although the Mercury-Jupiter union is encouraging you, your weakness is your impatience. It should be your goal to clear all disagreements and ensure that everyone around you is happy. Despite disagreements, you need to remember that no one has any ill-will towards you.

This is an ideal time to make up your mind about how to improve your strategy, especially on the professional front. Team up with like-minded people and ensure that you lay stress on cooperation.

Jupiter, your lucky star, confirms the fact you are in the driving seat. You will put in a lot of effort to give a new direction to your professional life. You seem fully prepared to meet any challenge that comes your way. Your ambitions will make you more conscientious and work-oriented.

The period that enables you to make your presence felt shall start from May onwards. Adherence to social commitments seems to be your biggest asset. This will help you maintain your reputation.

You still have a long way to go before you can leave your problems behind. You may have to do some serious thinking to restrain your mounting expenditure. Helping a needy friend may be a kind act, but it is wrong to do it at your own risk.

As July gets underway, you will be so perplexed that you will be at a loss to decide what your next step should be. Mixing business with pleasure could also give rise to problems. You should weigh the pros and cons before taking any decision.

Forget the past and keep your hopes up. This is your lucky phase. The trio consisting of Mars, Mercury and Venus, positioned in the house of lucky signs, is a force to reckon with. You will surprise others with your outstanding achievements.

Travel is likely to be a boon for you. Overseas adventure also beckons. Domestic problems are not likely to hinder your progress.