The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R
December 24 to December 30

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Progress at the workplace will be low. Home and family life will also irritate you. You will stubbornly refuse to take help from friends.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

A pleasant surprise will make you sing and dance with excitement. Romantic prospects will take a turn for the better.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Combust Mercury is facing a stiff resistance from its adversaries. Your expenditure may flare up. There is need for caution.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

With moon picking up, you are now at a major turning point. It is favourable for interviews, exploring new ideas, resolving controversies.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Your quest to do more is likely to remain undeterred. There is need to put down your impulsive tendencies. A modest attempt is not enough.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Simmering discontent due to a financial crisis could flare up. Heed the maxim: a stitch in time saves nine.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

There’ll be much merry-making with friends. The only snag is they would like to grind their axe at your cost.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

It is unkind to browbeat a person over a trifle. Try to be humble. Don’t let a simple exchange of views turn into an altercation.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

Put all fears and suspicions to rest and avoid people fond of gossiping and making false promises. This is your moment to shine.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

With Saturn at the lowest pace, you could face unfair criticism. Beware of a deal that smacks of dishonesty.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You are backed by allies, so there is no excuse for not using your skills. You can cast a spell on someone and turn him into a true friend.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

The only dark cloud on the horizon is an unprecedented spurt in expenditure. You may feel too dazed to adjust yourself to the onslaught.

Born on

December 24

The maxim ‘optimism breeds success’ does not hold true in your case. Sun-Pluto combine especially under gandamoola afflictions can keep you on your toes both at work and at home. An opportunity you have been looking for could slip through your fingers. Your endeavour to balance your budget may also fail. Helping a needy friend may be a noble act but you are advised not to transgress your limits.

December 25

Aquarian moon, encircled by Uranus and Rahu, both malefic, is no longer an asset. It may make your life dull. Some people may try to mislead you but you can save yourself by remaining vigilant. You have a long way to go before you are out of the woods. Try to seek help from sources you think are worth approaching.

December 26

With your beneficial stars in the limelight, the stage is set for a memorable year. You stand a good chance to win accolades. You will face no difficulty in achieving all that you’ve set your eyes on. The best time of the year should be between February and May. An upswing in earnings will keep you in good humour. Excess of expenditure could alarm you for a short while but you will not regret having spent on a cause dear to you.

December 27

Libran Mercury on ascendancy may make you feel more emotional than ever before. It will better if you exercise control over negative desires. Choose your words with care. If in service, this is no time to be laidback. Push yourself to the front. If you don’t act now, you will have to wait for a long time for such an opportunity.

December 28

With youthful Jupiter in collaboration with Mars, you will remain in an excellent frame of mind. It will equip you to earn on a war-footing. Your selfless aspirations will make you stand out. Some charitable activity is likely to attract you. You will utilise all your wisdom to avoid repeating your mistakes. A bit of extra selflessness now will win you far more ground later.

December 29

Venus, your agile and refulgent star, encourages you to pick up new bargains and make profit out of them. You could also devise some effective means of improving your earning potential. Although you are a sensitive soul, you will have no reason to whine. You have a lot to be thankful for and you should entertain no grouse.

December 30

The winds of change have set in. You have to be on your guard. You should also take sufficient care to come to terms with the people around you and ensure their whole-hearted support. Tension at work is a thing of the past now. You will be in a much better frame of mind to face ground realities and act with a free mind. The end part of the year will be more pleasing than the beginning one.