THE YEAR AHEAD

MADAN GUPTA SPATU

If your birthday is August 17………

The planet Rahu is transiting in Cancer sign today. This makes your birth on the 17th very fortunate, especially financially. Divert your thought and energy to what you wish to see in physical reality. Your swift action will solve your long-standing problems. Don't make investments in haste. Losses are certain if you don't look at them from all possible angles. Growth prospects for businessmen are waiting around Diwali. However, the pace will be slow. Walking that extra mile and more hard work will ensure long-term returns. November and December require you to revise your business strategy. Health will be fine. Monetary gains will be from various sources.

Positive colours: Black and Chocolate.

Select days: Sunday and Tuesday.

Favourable numbers: 1, 4 and 8.

Gems recommended: Diamond and Emerald.

Charity on birthday: Donate religious books.

You share your birthday with Sharat Saxena (August 17, 1950, Satna), who has acted in more than 200 films. Saxena started his career in the early 1970s and has mainly played either supporting roles of a father, uncle or that of villains. He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Villain Award for Ghulam (1998). Sharat has combination of 4 and 8, which predicts a good time ahead.