The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
August 06 to August 12

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Mars is in no mood to oblige you. You can become an object of undeserved criticism. Remain away from unruly elements.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Venus, closer to ascendancy, predicts one of your emotional cycles has ended. You have done well under trying situations. For the adventurous, sky is the limit.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

An extraordinarily repugnant period. Don’t get involved in anything that smells of dishonesty. If others are compelling, show them the door.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Lunar alignments dominate your chart. The moon, your benevolent sign-lord, is showering its blessings on you. Monday will be a lucky day.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Sun moving at the same wavelength as Saturn exhorts you to be more flexible. Don’t impose your will on others. Give partners a chance to express themselves.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

An exceedingly delightful period for love and laughter. You will derive inspiration from enlightened and jovial people. Rivals can be tackled with ease.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

You will liberally help those in need. You will discover opportunities to spread goodwill, encourage people and adopt a charitable view.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your social stars are swinging in action. Those you are going to interact will be well-disposed towards you. You will establish some important contacts.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

You may get vital support from a quarter you have blatantly written off. You will not leave anything to chance. Thursday will be your piquant day.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Remember that where there is a will, there is a way. If you mean business, there is none to hold you back. You can make a daydream come true.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Don’t feel shy to build bridges with those having Virgo and Libra as their lunar signs. A truck with a Cancerian or a Piscean is not advisable.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Jupiter, your dominant sign-lord, will provoke you to hunt for quick money. Think twice since one or two adventurous planets are also in the run.

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August 6

Your stars promise a bright future. A spate of happy and encouraging news is round the corner. The favours you have shown towards your near ones are likely to build your credibility and even improve your image. There is much to do for you and you may feel a little diffident. It will, however, pay you to focus on specific matters to save energy. This way you will find it more convenient to shrug your shoulders and feel relaxed. Your love stars which have shown no promise so far will start picking up after February.

August 7

A year of mixed trends. Your capacity to spend money will be higher but you will take sufficient care so that the rise of expenditure can be justified. Despite caution, certain unavoidable compulsions, including healthcare and welfare of family members are a must. There are people who like you to spend exorbitantly and lead a carefree life. You should cut your coat according to the cloth.

August 8

Your stars are capable of bringing a glow to your new moves. A year to enlighten yourself with information. Your attention will shift to result-oriented jobs. Mars sighted by the luminous moon is on your side. New ideas will stir your imagination and you will feel stimulated. You will like to go by facts and reject fantasy. November-December are a bit expensive months but you will be able to put your economy on rails from March onwards.

August 9

A sluggish and slow-moving Mercury, sighted by inimical stars, denotes less comfort and more hassles during the year. You may have to involve yourself in such a rough and tough exercise which is at variance with your thinking. Do not react sharply but wait for an appropriate opportunity to opt for something more interesting. Smooth sailing in day-to-day life will be a thing of past. The people you are thrown together with will prove to be a liability rather than an asset.

August 10

A centrally placed Jupiter is occupying a powerful position which will turn the wheel of fortune in your favour. You will give a tough fight to those determined to create hurdles in your way. Friends will be cooperative. If you opt for an electoral battle, success is a foregone conclusion. There will be no dearth of love, laughter and merry-making. You will command respect in every sphere.

August 11

Venus, your lucky star on ascendancy, is all out to help you. Your social, romantic and cultural life will take a turn for the better and increase your popularity. If taking a test or appearing for an interview, you will do well. If working, you will add to your efficiency and win the confidence of high ups. Life will be full of joy. In case of any difference with your colleagues, you must stick to your guns and prove your point.

August 12

A combust Saturn moving at a snail’s pace predicts steep expenditure. Despite hard work, there is little hope for you to recover from a financial mess. Your social life will become a burden on your purse during the first quarter. You will remain in two minds during the second. Be prepared for unexpected events at home during the third. A gesture of goodwill extended by a friend during the last one.