The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
October 2 to October 8

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

To the best of your belief, you can do no wrong but it may not be easy to convince your obstinate friend. It will be difficult to handle an adamant person.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Stars representing your love life are strong. It is no time to keep your feelings close to your chest.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

One planetary picture indicates that socialisation ranks high on your agenda, while the other says that you are more interested in leisure activities at home.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

You are entering an extravagant phase. Despite your best efforts, you will remain high and dry for want of funds.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

The work could pile up in leaps and bounds. Your pace could be hindered by new responsibilities falling on your shoulders.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Your financial stars seem to be in full shine. Sale, purchase of stocks, making bids, funding, investing and striking new bargains could bring marvellous results.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

A delightfully surprising news is about to arrive from an unexpected quarter. Life is replete with opportunities and could be cashed in to your full satisfaction.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

As long as you are not arrogant, there is ample scope for you to catch the limelight. Everyone born under your sign has the potential to call the shots.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

With Jupiter changing its sign, the pressure at home should start receding by now. A period of bliss and prosperity is on its way.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Just when you think you are in a serious mood, you will let your heart rule your head. You could even fall in love at the drop of a hat.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

The guess work is that when you were born, the mould was broken. The events likely to take place now can project you as a star performer.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

This goes without saying that Cancerians are the best to stand by you when the need arises. You could easily manage a Leo to go your way.

Born on

October 2

You will say goodbye to some boring task and concentrate more on exciting activities. You can expect massive success on some of your choicest fronts, provided you concentrate on practical measures to improve your calibre by learning a new skill.

October 3

Presume that the year under review is a lively one that aims at lending a pleasant sparkle to your life. With your social horizons expanding with each passing day, you will remain full of new hopes and aspirations. You will have unbridled freedom in the area of your work and will emerge as a star performer.

October 4

A retrograde Mars will affect your spending plans and encourage you to touch new heights of extravagance. Although it seems likely that efforts on your part have resulted in a boost to your income, still you may squander your money in a haphazard manner. There is no fun in aiming for something which is beyond your reach.

October 5

Exalted Mercury on ascendancy may encourage you to take up cudgels against injustice. You should be more active in your goodwill missions. You should be able to demarcate between reality and idealism. The key time to establish your capabilities will start from November. You will ride high on the wings of wisdom from March onwards. You could dodge obstacles that come your way during March, April. The last phase, however, is cumbersome. Be careful with your hard-earned money. There are signs that you could be duped.

October 6

Your ill-advised and ill-timed policy of putting too many irons in the fire may create problems. It may be futile to hope that someone will come to your rescue. It is better to concentrate your energy on one or two issues only. A hectic pace may tire you from top to toe during the last quarter. Be wary of strangers to avoid any risk during the second. There is no point in taking impulsive decisions. A radical change in your policy could ensure stability during the last one. This is, in fact, a special occasion to get going.

October 7

A Scorpionic Venus sighted by dignified Mars is a liability to some extent. People around you may oppose your ideas vehemently. Those who claim to have obliged you on some earlier occasions would like to derive the maximum benefit from you. If in service, you can expect unkind treatment from your boss. Those who praise you to your face should be kept at bay. Your stars advise you to remain perfectly calm and not get agitated even if you are provoked. Undue favour to your favourites is your weak point which should be curtailed.

October 8

A dignified Mars in the house of longevity seems committed to bring out the best in you. You will work hard and may set a new record of your achievements. A massive increase in your income and benign blessings of the elderly will make the incoming year a period of grand success. This is an ideal occasion to go in for property transactions. Sale and purchase of land, property or some other precious wealth like gold or diamonds can add to your fortunes. You may refuse to opt for the second best.