The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Sunday, February 1, 2004, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
February 1 to February 7

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Mars is holding a very conspicuous position in your solar chart. It will be very easy to reach agreement, especially in controversial matters. Obstacles will not deter you.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Venus, the planet governing domestic happiness, happens to be on your side. Your loved ones will be more than ready to accept your demands. You could realise a long-cherished dream.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

This seems to be a period of disgust and dismay. Mercury, your main star, is putting blockades in your path. You have no choice other than to seek help from your well-wishers.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Chances of success though bargains, investment or sale-purchase of stocks shall be greater this week. You could also device other effective measures to improve your earning potential.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Although financial constraints are declining you are not totally immune to financial problems. Ups and downs are a part of life. Curb your tendency to believe in miracles.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

The period is upbeat for a majority of Virgoans. Lady luck shall shower her blessings on them. It is time to be choosy and concentrate on what is rewarding.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

The only factor that is likely to give a jolt to your peace of mind is problems on the domestic front. Much of your energy will be directed at giving your personality a boost but how far you succeed is still uncertain.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your stars have seldom been so lucky. Your insistence on having your way will be hailed. Success will be yours. In affairs of the heart as well, this week will bring many pleasant surprises for you.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Although your workload could be deterring, you will continue to cope with it. Remember that the current stars only oblige the calm and the sober and not the rash ones.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

The week is perfectly in order for leisure, pleasure and to get on with your plans freely. This is one of those times, when you should sit back, put your feet up and let others do the work.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Your planets are persuading you not to rely too much on promises made by your so-called friends. There is a need to develop a more realistic attitude towards relationships, both personal and professional.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

For artistic, creative and scholarly Pisceans, this is a period of success. They will taste success. Financially, too, this is a lucky phase.

Born on

February 1

You will be swinging into the new year with a broad smile. A change for the better is just around the corner. Money matters, if handled judiciously, will give profits. Your stars advise you to listen carefully to what your associates say even if they are critical. It would be wrong to ignore the opinions of other people.

You should not try to force the pace of events at home. If your relatives don’t take you into confidence, you should respect their privacy.

February 2

This is a demanding time. On the monetary front, you will be forced to be thrifty. This is not the time to spend impulsively.

You have a great deal to look forward to. Your enthusiasm could pall perhaps due to lack of resources. You have to leave the past behind and look towards the future.

February 3

The energetic planet Mars will give you a much-needed shot in the arm. You are moving into an extremely jovial phase of life. Even minor efforts on your part could pay off handsomely. Your actions will be influenced more by your head than by your heart.

You will sow the seeds of future prosperity from May onwards. Nothing can stop you from improving the quality of your life. Your stars encourage you to attend to all pending tasks.

February 4

Mercury on ascendancy will teach you how to please and charm others. You are full of new ideas and receptive to change. New styles, techniques and inventions will draw you towards an indepth study of most subtle and crucial problems. It will inspire you to much greater inventiveness in your own area of work. You will be attending conferences, seminars and other such fora where there is free flow of ideas and thoughts. your perspective will wider and so will your horizons. It could even mean that you will manage to switch over to a better job.

February 5

Your strong urge to shop and hunt for suitable bargains may incite you to act with less caution. You could accumulate stupendous gains through speculation, investment or sale-purchase of stocks.

Your inclination to make a fast buck, may backfire. The only way to avert such a mishap is to opt for austerity measures. Social pressures could weigh on your mind. You should, however, give up what is outdated and behind times and focus on one thing at a time at work.

February 6

An exalted Venus in the house of enterprise encourages you to carve out a place for yourself in your circle of friends and acquaintances. The whole year, with the exception of November-December, is brisk and breezy. You will enjoy life. As days roll on, you will be in an ambitious mood and will get a lot done.

September-October are excellent months. You are going to start a new chapter in the book of your life. Sticking to your guns in the face of opposition will prove how strong and courageous you are.

February 7

The stars controlling your finances are in a frivolous mood. This shows you will remain in the midst of a financial mess for most of the time. Demands made by people close to you may vex you. Financial deals initiated by you are bound to end up with negative results.

Expenditure may increase with each passing day. The period is not right for lending, borrowing or indulging in the sale-purchase of stocks. It is up to you to restrict your expenditure and avoid speculation that involves sums of money you cannot afford.