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Zara Hut Ke
DESIGNS ON YOU: Chandrajeet Mitra displays his designs and Sanjay Dutt shows off his tattoos by the artist.
— Photo by Pradeep Tewari
SELF HELP: Rural women exhibit products designed and manufactured by them at the Khadi India Expo GREEN SPACE
A whiff of weaves
Mona Singh — Photo by Parvesh Chauhan All that Santana is
A scene from Deewane Huye Paagal
Film & FASHION
TAROT TALK
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Zara Hut Ke The restaurant in the Leisure Valley is a favourite haunt of the College of Art students, says
If not the pangs of hunger, it is the lure of sunshine and leisurely ambience, which attracts one towards this small thatched-roof food hut situated in the cradle of the Leisure Valley. The signboard says “Stop and Stare”, and rightfully so. The view is magnificent and so is the décor. The undulating terrain with a lot of greenery, the log tables which serves the duel purpose of sitting as well as for placing your food and the functional stone statues strategically placed all over, provides the much-needed respite to the young. No wonder the place is always bubbling with youthful energy between 9 am and 6 pm. With the crowd descending from the Government College of Art, Home Science College and DAV College, it also serves as the ‘boy-meet-girl’ kind of a hangout. Food plays the second fiddle here. However, the aroma of freshly made paranthas is quite tempting as you walk towards the open-kitchen cum cash counter. As the target group is mainly students, “simple food at affordable price” is the bottomline. So what you get is a thali of rajmah- chawal or channa-chawal or kadi-chawal for Rs 16 and a stuffed parantha for Rs 10, that too with a chunk of butter and pickle. “We do not have a elaborate menu as the students like the simple food we are providing,” says A. K. Malhotra, General Manager (Tourism), CITCO, who is supervising the project called ‘Vehrah CITCO Da’ for the Chandigarh Carnival at a stone-throw distance from the hut. “The cost is the main factor for running this place. Keeping in mind the target group, we give all products at the cost price. For example the bakery items come from Hotel Mountview. If you get a patty for Rs 35 over there, you get it for Rs 8 here,” says Arjun Singh, in charge of the joint. Though this place is popular among the tourists, thanks to the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus service of CITCO, which makes it a point to stop here for about an hour or two, in order to make it a happening place among the locals, the restaurant has stated organising small parties too. “At present we are equipped for small parties and get-togethers only, but soon we plan to expand,” says Arjun. So, if you are not in the mood for a three-course meal, but looking for some solitude while still being in the crowd, then this is the right place for you. And do not forget to carry your favourite book with you!
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Get Funky, Get Tattooed The motto is simple—keep it real—so, only permanent tattoos here! With over 30,000 designs to choose from, ranging from a petite rose to a roaring dragon there are a wide range of styles to choose from—Celtic, traditional, oriental, black and grey, tribal even gangsters on bikes—in short the works! And they had their first customer in the city yesterday! Jas Lakhmana from the outlet, ‘Magnolia’, next door, had a tribal tattoo done on her left arm! “I have wanted tattoos since I was 14 years old and for me they have to have some meaning.” The one she got is a sign of Cancer, her sun-sign, along with tribal art which she thought looked flirty, naughty and feminine! This, incidentally, is her third tattoo! That is not all; the studios boast of celebrity clients like Sanjay Dutt, Mahesh Manjrekar, Malini Ramani, Manish Arora and television stars galore! Mumbai in 2004, Chandigarh in 2005 (Sector 17), Bangalore in 2005 and Pune and Calcutta in the pipelines for next year, ‘Funky Monkey’ has gone from strength to strength simply because it is safe with quality workmanship. “It is artistic work and we get our people from Thailand on a rotational basis. Tattoo artists are nomadic people, creative-crazy, so after a while they need to leave—it is a highly skilled form of art where you have to have the knack for it,” believes Mitra. His own body “is dedicated to Shiva”—a series of tattoos, including one of tigers on his upper-arm, depicting his wife, two young ones and him (“like a typical Bengali!”), which took 62 hours to tattoo, are speckled all over. Does it hurt? “Well, we have reached the Mars, so tattooing is a little less painful now!” However, it is the hygiene standards that Mitra stresses on again and again. “Our standards are those set by the American Food and Drug Association. Needles have to be new, the ink-caps individual, gloves all the way.” What is more, the needle is given to the customer as a souvenir for enduring the pricks and to ensure it does not get used again! But tattoo parlours are just the tip of the iceberg! Dappling in garments and trading, Mitra is also in the process of setting up a vineyard in Nasik, “a dream project, because I love farming.” A classic case of far from the madding crowd, to quote him! So, what has been the memorable tattoo? “We did a lovely Shiva for a customer who has now become a good friend. What is unusual is that this person is Muslim.” So, what’s with the name ‘Funky Monkey’? “Well we are all monkey, except funky ones!”
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Exhibition of women’s grit Khadi India Expo at Sector 34 here is like any other exhibition — huge marquees hosting stalls of consumer goods, hordes of bargaining women and kids wanting almost everything their eyes fall on. But that is where the similarity ends. Scratch the veneer and you will find rural women empowerment in action. The empowerment made possible not merely by the efforts of the government but by the resilience of hundreds of underprivileged women. “I am illiterate, was orphaned at the age of 14 and completely dependent on my uncle. But then came the government’s initiative of self-help groups for rural women. I was convinced by my supervisor to join a group and it changed my life forever,” says Jasvinder Kaur, who belongs to a village in Ludhiana district and now a trained tailor. Her eyes beam with pride as she shows remarkably aesthetic repertoire of salwar suits designed by her. In fact, one black salwar kameez, with intricate embroidery on it, is so dazzling that it can compete with any up-market designer wear. And she is not the lone achiever here. There are many others, more spirited and raring to go. One such outstanding women is Satbir Kaur, hailing from Tarsikka area in Amristar district. She is adept at shaping out interesting toys out of plastic and vinyl. Full of confidence and talent, it is hard to believe that this talented woman was helpless following her husband’s death a few years ago. “I owe it to the Child Development Project Officer, who incidentally also works for rural women, and my supervisor,” she says, with a smile on her face. But her supervisor, Ms Usha Sharma, hailing from Ludhiana, refuses to take credit. She is all praise for her “partners in progress” and says that her role was just of a “facilitator”. “None of these women working under Swayamsidha scheme of the goverment are English-speaking or club- going but they know the meaning of true emanicipation,” she adds. Each of the products on display — be it honey, vinegar, clothes, toys, bio-fertilisers — has an inspiring story behind it. A story of how hapless women stood the test of time and changed their destiny.
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GREEN SPACE Green plants improve the quality of air in the house and lead to better health of the family members. As most flats have air conditioning and closed windows, a free flow of fresh, natural air is restricted. Toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, acetone and ammonia do build up through paint, cleaning liquids, air freshners and insecticides. These can cause breathing allergies and asthma. Plants placed inside the house are the best air purifiers that you can get. They absorb bad air through the surface of their leaves and transmit the toxins to the roots. Here these are converted into good gases which help in producing food for the plant. Leaves also throw out water vapour during the night which is useful for our lungs. You will see this in the form of droplets particularly in broad leafed plants like monstera and philodendron vines. Bamboos, palms, rubber plants, draecenas, ferns peace lilies, dumb cane and spider plants are hardy, cheap and available at all nurseries. You can even take bulbs and rootlets from friends who are thinning out pots. A word of caution about dumb cane with toddlers at home, it should be avoided as its leaves are toxic and can cause skin rashes. The above mentioned indoor plants should be kept near a window or wherever there is maximum light. Even if there are night lights, these plants respond well. However, once a month, the pots need to be shifted to a sunny balcony for three or four days to absorb natural light and air. Avoid direct sunlight, particularly in summer as leaves will get burn spots. It is vital to keep indoor plants healthy. Feed, water and spray them regularly. If they start getting bugs, mites and scales, they will wilt and eventually die. Diseased plants cannot remove pollutants or give positive energy. As mentioned earlier, neem khali in the soil is a bug deterent. So is soapy water. But sometimes, indoor plants that do not have the hot sun to kill bugs do attract pests which are hard to get rid of.
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Pleasing Palette
Bold strokes, pleasing hues and diluted images sum up Jaspal Singh’s exhibition ‘Images’,
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‘Images’— an exhibition of paintings by Assam born Jaspal Singh charms with as the paintings transcend styles and mediums to create a determined effect. With no painter in the family, Jaspal started by watching his older sister dabble in art. His sister carved out her own life but the passion stayed and was followed up with a degree in Visual Arts from the Government College of Art and Craft, Kolakata. With several group and solo exhibitions to his credit, Jaspal has experimented with water-colours on paper and acrylic on canvas, paper, wood and clay—so his creativity spans a gamut of elegant works for “I love to play with colours”. The 30 odd paintings brought in especially from Mumbai for this exhibition showcase show off his skill in both acrylic and water colours admirably. What makes the works stand out is that the two styles are distinct in their treatment and style. “We have an inherent relation with our surroundings and that finds an important place in my paintings. The urban buildings, vehicles and roads appear to me as submerged and overlapped images,” says the artist. The temperament is totally different while working with watercolours. So much so the work has to be completed before he can begin with acrylic. “When I am working with watercolours, I make images of houses and figures which are not permanent. There is a total atmosphere of the surface; distinct yet indistinct. I work on damp paper for the diluted images.” So there is a vibrant picture of a man riding a cycle on a rain-drenched day with an overcast grey sky, flowing streets, blurry brown images of houses and buildings and an elegant painting of two people out on a street with the essence of light falling on them, achieved through the beautifully merging colours around in lovely hues of brown, yellow, blue with smudges of red. There is a radical difference in form and space while working with acrylic. The works marked by lovely portraits of men and women with a carelessly tied scarf around one and an amulet around the other’s neck, a fisher-couple pulling fish in, the net and the landscape intermingling or a beautiful portrait of a woman against palm trees and the sea, eyes lined with kohl, looking softly away. The outline different, the eyes slanting (an influence from his days in Assam!) and the strokes bold. “The exaggerated features try to express the untold words.” The exhibition is on at House No. 60, Sector 8-A from November 25 to November 27.
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A whiff of weaves
A “There is really nothing like our traditional weaves and textures and there is so much you can do with them.” With a small workshop in Chandigarh, it is Madhya Pradesh’s Bagh which is an absolute favourite and of which there is a profusion of outfits to choose from! Nothing synthetic whatsoever, the fabric and dyes are natural and embellished with delicately crafted embroidery, crochet and mukaish work. The collection is largely designed for those chilly evenings with gorgeous saris in lush tussars beautifully embroidered or fashioned with khari work. Bengal and Orissa cottons, Ikat, Maheshwari, Rajasthani, Malgalgiri, the range is spectacular as the fabric traverse the states bringing to the fore some of our best weaves. An Ikat and Dabu dupatta with woven borders entwined around a black kameez with an adhivasi motif embroidered in green and red threads or a very fine khadi kameez in a rust-orange hue with cheerful green, bright orange and black embroidery (Rs. 2600), a khadi dupatta with woven borders matched with a red outfit with embroidery on the block prints in blue and yellow (Rs. 1700) and a Maheshwari embroidered dupatta with golden work and Kutch patches with an Ajrak salwar in a charming vibrant yellow (Rs. 2450) make for some lovely contrasts. Suits range from Rs. 1300 to Rs. 3700 for the striking tussar range. Evening kaftans with plush embroidery—round necks and angarkha style— range from Rs. 900 to 975 and colourful kurtis start from Rs. 350 and go up to Rs. 650. Beautiful Vidharba saris is tussar, block-printed with woven borders in black and yellow (Rs. 3300), an exquisite kantha in black with a yellow pallav (Rs. 6200) or a Benarasi woven tussar in creamy white, green and haldi coloured with khari work and an enchanting pink Kashmiri embroidery sari in Bhagalpur silk in three pieces (Rs. 8000) make for a festive collection that charms with its effervescence. Take a peek at House No. 34, Sector 9A from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm till November 26.
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Jassi jaisi koi nahin! She came to town with her head held high! Ravishing in blue and pink—a la ‘Bunty aur Bubli’— she flashed her lovely warm smile and won the hearts of her myriad fans. As the first television star to be associated with Coke, Mona Singh, alias Jassi delighted the motley gatherings with her affable stance except no questions on ‘Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin’ please, “This is a Coke event!” In the city to felicitate the winners of Coca-Cola’s ‘Khara Sona’ initiative, her motto though as youth icon is clear, ‘Jiyo Sar Utha Ke’! “However ambitious you are, never give up on your dreams” says this wonder-lady who has tasted success with her very first foray into the tinsel world! Is she aware of the influence she wields? “Well, I have to be careful about how I behave when I am in restaurants and with the press because I am a brand ambassador” she laughs. And this Diet Coke drinker, the symbol of genteel, will never endorse alcohol though! As a protagonist who broke the norms, “You do not have to be beautiful to be a winner,” she misses her Jassi spectacles more than she thought possible! However, with a film in her kitty, Bobby Pushkarna’s next (producer for Page 3), life is on a definite high, spectacles or not! But what of Jassi where does she go? Ah some answers did trickle in after all! “Armaan and Jassi meet in Goa and iron out their differences,” she claims. So is it a happy ending? “The show had better end on a happy note because people should miss the show when it finishes,” she smiles not really revealing a thing! The makeover on the serial has made her happy; she finally gets her identity as Mona Singh back. “I felt like Superman hiding my identity from people, it was a lot of fun.” Despite the film and the chance to run around trees, a regular Bollywood heroine, she will never give up television, “This is what made me who I am,” she avers, flashing her pearly whites! After all with the Neeta Lulla clothes she sports in her serial currently, she has got the right dose of glamour to keep her going!
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All that Santana is
Continuing down the path that began with worldwide bestseller Supernatural (1999), Carlos Santana has created a memorable set of new songs All That I Am. Featuring collaborations with Steven Tyler, Michelle Branch, Big Boi, Mary J. Bilge, Los Lonely Boys, Jos Stone, will.i.am, and others, Santana takes the listener on a wild ride through the varied soundscapes. “I don’t want people to think this is part of some formula,” Santana says, “All of the material on this disc comes from the heart, which in itself makes the music special.” Carlos opens the disc with the raw beauty of ‘Hermes’. Turning back the soulful hands of time and lacing it with jazz influences, ‘Hermes’ is a heavy celebration of life in the city. A collaboration that should have rock fans celebrating is Carlos joined by Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler on ‘Just feel better’. It certainly is a rock-‘n’-roll match made of heavenly music. The track ‘My Man’ puts an end to male stereotypes. Carlos says: “Men are painted negatively on popular media. My mission with ‘My Man’ is to put an end to all such stereotypes.” The album has been brought out by Sony BMG Music Entertainment. — TNS
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NEW RELEASES A.A. Nadiadwala presents, Base Industries Group’s production “Deewane Huye Paagal”. The film has been in the news for its formidable cast which includes Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Suneil Shetty and Rimmi Sen along with a parrot and a dog in important roles. An Akshay, Sunil Shetty and Paresh Rawal film always creates excitement and this should be no-exception. Lavishly shot in Dubai and USA, the film looks like a sequel to Firoz Nadiawala’s earlier film ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’. The promos are currently on air and promise entertainment for the viewers. The film opens today at Piccadily Chandigarh, Fun Republic Manimajra, K.C. Panchkula and Tagore Patiala. From the makers of Hera Pheri, Awara Pagal Deewana and ‘Aan-Men at Work, this one is a romantic comedy with sprinkles of glamorous action, and is for those who can embrace humour in all its perversity. Firoz Nadiawala has produced this picture for director Vikram Bhatt who badly needs a hit. Trade pundits who have seen the rushes swear it surpasses all earlier films of Nadiadwala. The highlight of ‘Deewane Huye Paagal is its climax shot on the beautiful locales of Dubai, which is a mix of comedy and mayhem. Sameer has penned the lyrics for Anu Malik. Essence of Anu Malik’ melody is kept intact in this film. ‘Maar Sutiya — a definite chart buster. The film has story-screenplay by Kiran Kotrial, dialogues by Neeraj Vora and Abbas’ Hirapurwala, choreography by Ganesh Acharya and Cinematography by Pravin Bhatt are other major credits. One is sure that there would be comedy scenes to keep you entertained throughout the film. — D.P.
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YOUTH SPEAK One seeker, three hitters and a gold saver — that’s what Quidditch is all about. If you are a Harry Potter fan, then you may be well versed with these terms and also how the game is played. This fictional game, invented by J. K. Rowling, has taken the world by storm. Quidditch is played on an oval field with players riding on their broomsticks. Each team consists of five players. The participants have to get hold of the ball called ‘quaffle’ and score through the opponent’s rings. There are three rings, and each time a team scores, it gets 10 points. The game is of 30 minutes and there is also a surprise element here – the Snitch. It is a golden ball for which the seekers seek and if they get it they get 150 points extra. The team that scores the maximum points, wins the game. In the Harry Potter series, the four houses of Hogwarts — Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherian and Huffle Paw— play the game annually. Harry Potter is of course the best seeker in Hogwatrs. Romanian seeker Victor Krum is considered to be the best in the fictional game. The game has become more popular after its computerised version hit the market. Here, one has the option to choose the broomstick of his own choice from a range like Nimbus 2000 and Likus 2500. Besides, one can choose various dresses, gloves and even the pair of binoculars. If you have an imaginative mind, play it the on your mind or play the digital way. Who knows you may be in the team for the world cup, which is scheduled, to be held in Romania in 2007! —Nitin Sharma Young and bubbling with creative vibes? Have something to say? Well, send your views on something you feel strongly about to lifestyle@tribunemail.com or Lifestyle, The Tribune, Sector 29-C Chandigarh. The best will find place in Lifestyle.
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Film & FASHION Despite rumours of her dangerous weight loss, Nicole has pleased fashion mogul and Company’s president Tamara Mellon with her style, who personally chose her to star in their new campaign with actor Shawn Hatosy. The ad will be directed by Brett Rather. “Nicole has such an incredibly sophisticated look and fabulous sense of style and I am so proud of this collaboration,” Femalefirst quoted Mellon, as saying. And, it sounds like Lionel Richie’s daughter is just as pleased with the new partnership. “ I’m so excited to be part of the campaign. I’ve been a Jimmy Choo fan since I was a little girl, and it’s such an honour to represent them, I feel like a princess,” she said. Jimmy Choo’s sexy shoes are synonymous with luxury and style, and celebrity fans of the brand include Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker.
— ANI Anthony Hopkins’ hallucinations
The Welsh actor alienated himself from Hollywood life with his alcoholism, which peaked when he was drinking a bottle of tequila every day, and speaking in new biography “Anthony Hopkins: A Three Act Life’ , written by Michael Feeney Callan, the star has said that he feared his heavy drinking would one day cause some disastrous consequences. “I wasn’t so much a heavy drinker as a lousy drinker. I’d drink anything that was going but I couldn’t take it,” Femalefirst quoted him as saying in the biography. “I used to space out and hallucinate. I was driving over the canyons, blacking out, not knowing where I was going. In the mornings I would wonder — did I kill somebody? — and would check the front of the car,” he added.
— ANI Jude babysitting Miller’s dogs!
The Alfie star is back at home looking after Sienna’s two mongrels Porgy and Bess while she is out at work. “The dogs are being looked after by their dad, Jude, while I’m over here. I would love another dog for Christmas. I want a bulldog named Sid. But I don’t know if I can look after three dogs,” Sienna was quoted by The Mirror, as saying. Sienna is in New York to promote her new film, based on the life of legendary womaniser Casanova. “Having done this film, everyone thinks you’re an expert on love. And I’m hopeless,” she added. The couple’s relationship has had major ups and downs ever since Law confessed to cheating on Sienna with his children’s nanny and later Sienna’s furtive affair with Daniel Craig also surfaced, but now things seem to be in place, with the two together again.
— ANI James Bond’s Aston Martin up for grabs!
The famous James Bond 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven in three 007 Bond movies is expected to find its highest bidder at an auction in Phoenix, Arizona in January next year. The unofficial star of ‘Goldfinger’, Thunderball’ and ‘Golden eye’, will be offered for sale for the very first time at RM’s Arizona Sale, and is expected to fetch a staggering one million dollars to the auctioneers. The car’s ejector seat has been replaced with a regular passenger seat, but its twin machine gun headlights, wheel mounted tyre slashers, oil slick ejector and revolving number plates all come as part of the
deal. — ANI
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Health and Fitness Osteoporosis! Milk and milk products are a good source of calcium to build strong bones and teeth and prevent osteoporosis, the de-mineralisation of bones in which more calcium is lost than is replaced. It affects one in three women, especially those in the post- menopausal stage. — Dr Rashmi Garg is senior consultant, Fortis, Mohali.
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only permanent tattoos here! With over 30,000 designs to choose from, ranging from a petite rose to a roaring dragon there are a wide range of styles to choose from—Celtic, traditional, oriental, black and grey, tribal even gangsters on bikes—in short the works!
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Picture perfect! Sitting in the sun, this gentle artist is in the process of touching up one of his striking creations—a lovely water colour of a temple in pleasing hues of russet, sky blues and earth colours. .jpg)
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breezy liveliness to the wintry air with warm earth colours! Natural handloom fabrics, vegetable-dyes, block prints on traditional weaves; each outfit celebrates the wonder of Indian artisans and craftsmen and their rich imagery. Kanchan Sharma’s exhibition of suits, saris, kaftans and kurtis delights with its integration of fabrics from different artists of diverse states. With the tenth exhibition on offer, this wife of an army officer has plodded and trekked through the little nooks and crannies of sundry region looking for that perfect fabric of which we have a dazzling abundance she declares! .jpg)
Mexican music has its magic and celebrated singer Carlos Santana is casting the magic again with his latest album: All That I Am. But the magic in this album is not just Mexican but a mix of rock and soul, pop and jazz. Santana says: “It’s time for people to realise that we are all mixed-up inside. That is why there is so much diversity on my records. That is why there is so much diversity on my records. I can relate to so many cultures, and I want that to be reflected in my music.”.jpg)
Simple Life Star Nicole Richie may soon be able to satisfy her passion for footwear, as she has recently become the new face of ‘Jimmy Choo’, the hot British shoemaker..jpg)
Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins has revealed that he still recalls his days in the 70’s with horror, when his excessive drinking made him hallucinate, and could have led him to “kill somebody” without even realising it..jpg)
Hollywood hunk Jude Law seems to be doing some heavy duty brain taxing assignments these days, by babysitting his on-off girlfriend Sienna Miller’s pets while she is away in America.
ARIES : Business trends take you towards the fast and risky lane. Beware of tiring yourself in big projects. Relationships with opposite sex will be helpful. Lucky number: 9. Lucky colour: Wine red. 
LIBRA : You display courage and are responsible for whom you love. A friend or mate is not in a good mood this morning, but the evening turns out much better. Lucky number: 3. Lucky colour: Silver grey. 
TAURUS : You are a peacemaker now since harmony in your environment seems more important than ever. Loving relationships are good for you. Lucky number: 3. Lucky colour: Red.
SCORPIO:
The morning starts on a discordant note perhaps because of a dispute. Relax; take a deep breath and let the rest of the day unfold at an easy pace. Lucky number:12. Lucky Colour: purple.
GEMINI : "The chariot" brings you face to face with truths and priorities. Communication, conversations and taking care of routine tasks requires mental clarity. Lucky number: 14. Lucky Colour: Black 
SAGITTARIUS : A day full of hope when you can look ahead and really see a rosy glow on the horizon. Beware of making rash moves or personal decisions when angry or upset. Lucky number: 4. Lucky Colour: Rust. 
CANCER : A minor emotional dis-equilibrium or feeling of being off-centre is apt to disrupt your day. You are in a bit of a spot, which, fortunately, will be short-lived. Lucky number: 14 Lucky colour: Wine red.
CAPRICORN :
If faced with a difficulty, look for the "silver lining," the potential to turn adversity to advantage. Ego conflicts because of fixed ideas should not be encouraged. Lucky number: 9 Lucky colour: Cherry red. 
LEO : Hospitality, entertaining special friends and personal guests and other loving gestures are emphasized now. You are apt to feel relaxed and pleasantly unambitious now. Lucky number: 1. Lucky colour: Black 
AQUARIUS : You're ready for a little pleasure, especially if you've been working too hard. Invite one of your favorites to dinner. Meditate for higher levels of consciousness. Lucky number: 12. Lucky colour: Old rose 
VIRGO : Something you value can pull you out of the doldrums—maybe it's a friend, an invitation or a social gathering. Success allows you to rest on your laurels. 
PISCES: " The Moon" draws by sphinxes brings light into darkness. Progressive changes are on the cards. You delegate responsibility and allow others to flower and grow. Lucky number: 9 Lucky colour: Silver.