The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Y O U R D A T E W I T H S T A R S

Aries
[ March 21 to April 20 ]

Life won’t go your way. Despite high hopes you’ll have to be in queue for long time. Wait and watch is the only answer to the current stalemate.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

Romantic hopes are growing. Only pleasure and not work will be your priority. A good time to use imagination to enrich love life.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Your logic can convince argumentative people. The secret of your success is that you can handle opposition.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

A powerful grouping of stars will check your rivals’ evil designs. A nuisance will be brushed aside. Things will move your way from now on.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

Sun, the most powerful star, will keep you on the go. A good period for clearing pending work and resolving old or controversial issues.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

With Mercury in the house of expenditure, you may even fail to make both ends meet. Be careful on Wednesday.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Say no to loan seekers. It’ll be good for you to keep your purse strings tight. Fair-weather friends could dupe you if you have an easy attitude.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Your travel-stars are in an upbeat mood. A good time to widen your circle. Tuesday however, is ominous for a journey.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

A boom period for service-oriented Sagittarius. Their ties with elderly will be more cordial. They will win over friends and check their enemies.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Your social stars are in an excellent position. You can show wisdom through caring. Don’t fret if people don’t value your good intentions.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

Don’t be under a misconception that winning a friend is easy and romance is a fun. Face the realities. Listen to your head not your heart.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

A Friday-born will be in a dilemma. The pulls and pressures will make him sad. For Monday-born the domestic life will be busy but joyful.

Born on

January 17

The sun is speeding up towards its zenith. The events that take place now and two to three months after will push you towards new responsibilities. You will gain supremacy over your rivals. But be careful at work and stick to the straight path so that you could maintain your upward march, advise stars.

January 18

Your stars predict luck during the current year. You will be in an enviable state as your friends and associates will toe your line. They must have concluded by now that you are their best hope. You have utilised only a fraction of your potential but you are perfect for the task that lies ahead. The more you believe in yourself, the more you will be adored.

January 19

Debased Mars sighted by Saturn is ominous. Unbridled expenditure and discontent over the rise in living costs could upset you. Check spending to save for a rainy day. Don’t let your friends and associates take advantage. Do not allow them to wear you out. You have to be cautious and avoid taking a leap into the dark.

January 20

Your professional life calls for more hardwork. Don’t be unrealistic and expect laurels soon. A trying period for those seeking jobs. They will have to struggle hard to make any headway. All work and no relief may wear you during the first quarter. You may not succeed with modest efforts during the second. Remain alert during the third. A young inmate could win credit during the last one.

January 21

Your social life can take a turn for the better and may increase your popularity among friends. With a helpful situation at work, you will be able to translate your dreams into reality. You will behave more pleasantly. A worthwhile opening is on the way. Your ability to consolidate gains will dominate from May onwards. Prospects of a new link will arise during October-November. Tendency to overstress should be curbed during the last phase.

January 22

A period of amazing prosperity ahead. Your work may be streamlined. The prevailing trend could also benefit you. Your desire to visit a new country, to go in for a house, car or luxurious equipment could be met soon. You will link yourself with charitable activities during June-July. You will stand up for your rights during September-October. Spending plans and shopping sprees are lined up for December.

January 23

Your stars are encouraging you to be optimistic. Be practical while making commitments that are beyond your estimate. Give them sometime to catch up if your partners don’t subscribe to your line of thought. Travel plans, though exciting, may need reconsideration. You will feel like making some changes in your current set-up, but time is not yet ripe to take any risk. Avoid making unrealistic commitments.