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 ]

Despite rise in expenditure, you should be more optimistic. A close friend is taking keen interest in your affairs. If so, the future is not so bumpy.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

With rising Venus, a celebration or a romantic encounter on cards. You will gain goodwill on being informal with friends.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Mercury’s present location can ease your pressure. On the work-front, don’t play your cards too close to your chest.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

You will lay more emphasis on the higher values of life. Your credibility, which has suffered among friends, could be restored. Monday best for a noble act.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

July-born Leos can pursue their plans with determination. The August-born, however, should check an ambitious programme. Wait and watch should be their watchword.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

Examine every financial transaction with extra caution. Time not good for lending and speculating.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

Combust Venus sighted by Jupiter wiil help you to cut down unusual expenditure. You would stick to budget more realistically. It will also curtail your urge to splurge.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

This is no time to sit back. Mars can push your financial targets to a limit. At work, a personal ambition may take off with a momentum.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

You can work, or negotiate with Cancer or Leo friends but Virgoans or a Librans will be a hard nut to crack.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Saturn and Mars together will make you frippery. Avoid being adamantly aggressive. Take tempting offers with a pinch of salt.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

The emphasis is on home and family life but you may have to compromise on minor issues. Skilfully manoeuvre people, who cross your path.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

Jupiter will curtail the obstructions in your path. Thursday is your most fruitful day.

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June 29
A benevolent year. You will be in an excellent mood most of the time. You will be assertive and mean business. You will be blessed with health and wealth. The new year is a good occasion to steer the wheel of fortune in your favour. A rewarding journey during the first quarter. A change for the better during the second. A delightful holiday is on cards during the third. Be ready to dig out some hidden information during the last one.

June 30
With moon aligned with Ketu , keep a watch on expenditure. You will have to curb your expenses. Enforce some corrective measures to resurrect your financial situation. Don’t set your sight too high during the first quarter. Social obligations will make you exert beyond limits during the second. Despite a fund crunch, you will continue to make new friends during the third. A long-awaited charitable activity will be given top priority during the last one.

July 1
This will be a memorable period for social ventures. You will be in an ideal position to offer friends and loved ones the support they are anxiously waiting for. If you are in love, you will win the heart of your beloved by a little sacrifice. Anyone blocking your way will have to concede defeat. Someone you have been angry with may see reason.

July 2
With a Taurean Mercury facing a downtrend, life may get busier and more work piling on. You will complete pending tasks but those who share your home may irritate you. If you are in a joint family, there will be no end to your worries. The benefits due to you could be reduced during September-October. Don’t be too quick to make promises you cannot keep during November-December. Your will power will allow you to deal with obstacles during the last phase.

July 3
The new year promises to be a star-favourite period. A majority of your planets in their favourite signs will help you to stick to your decision with a firm resolve. On the professional front, expect a smooth life devoid of any pressure or interference. As October gets underway, your self-confidence will be at its best. The sharing of pleasantries with loved ones will also smoothen your path from November onwards.

July 4
Venus moving closer to a Geminian Sun will energise you to steal a march over your rivals. She also tends to make you assertive, aggressive and rigid. It would be unfair to blame someone who has done nothing to annoy you. Your tendency to look down upon people could also hurt your reputation and the sooner you curb it the better. Your employer will expect you to handle more than your fair share of work.

July 5
Your travel and social stars are fairly buoyant this time. Expect an old friend. Those who disagree with you could be won over without much effort. Life remains full of mirth during the first quarter. A long-awaited celebration may come off during the second. Hospitality could tire you during the third. Avoid rash driving or travelling at odd hours during the last one.