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 ]

Mars-Saturn combine could push you in to wasting your time. All personal and professional issues will be thrown into the melting pot till Mars quits Leo.

Taurus
[ April 21 to May 20 ]

During the week you will make peace with friends who have lost faith in you. If in love, Thursday and Friday are good days.

Gemini
[ May 21 to June 21 ]

Due to a combust Mercury, you will not compromise. At work, colleagues and employers will expect more. You may spend excessively on Wednesday.

Cancer
[ June 22 to July 22 ]

Life will be easier, if you collaborate with a Leo or a Scorpio. A Virgoan or a Libran work-mate may sweep you off your feet.

Leo
[ July 23 to Aug 22 ]

The week is full of love and entertainment. Those planning a holiday will enjoy. Sunday is their day to do something magnificent.

Virgo
[ Aug 23 to Sept 22 ]

You have a lot to accomplish during this week but your health may not allow it. If you still insist, be ready for the worst.

Libra
[Sept 23 to Oct 22 ]

With an ascending Venus, awaited happy tidings could come soon. With your firm resolve, you could persuade a stiff-necked dare-devil to sign on the dotted line.

Scorpio
[Oct 23 to Nov 22 ]

Scope for pleasure and a cosy life ahead. You will prefer good quality of life rather than running after quick earning pursuits.

Sagittarius
[ Nov 23 to Dec 22]

A dignified Jupiter indicates a temporary shake-up in an intimate relationship but it will melt away soon. In love, don't give in to any feelings of self-doubt. Try to be realistic about expectations.

Capricorn
[Dec 23 to Jan 20]

Socialising should be at the top of your agenda. Expect an emotional encounter during midweek.

Aquarius
[ Jan 21 to Feb 19 ]

You can confide in a Geminian without doubt. But don't trust a Cancerian, who could turn his back when you need him urgently.

Pisces
[Feb 20 to March 20 ]

All that glitters is not gold is a foolproof dictum, which should not be lost sight of. Hence seek the best advice and do the needful.

Born on

July 27

Your strongest asset is your ability to find out the best words and to use them most dexterously. It will also help you to do well in negotiations. Seek the advice of experienced people if you have big things planned. Don't jump to hasty conclusions. January-February are lacklustre. Think twice before signing any documents. Don't allow anyone to pressurize you.

July 28

Things are not always what they seem to be. You may fail to find the truth. You are advised to apply your common sense rather than take what other people say. Last chance to finalise a particular arrangement. People around you will be unwilling to hear what you have to say, they might even misunderstand you. It is only the older and wiser people, who can pull you out of the uncertainty you have been experiencing.

July 29

Mars in close proximity with Saturn will energize you to steal a march over your rivals. This is undoubtedly your best time. You will have an upper hand in all your undertakings. Flexibility and readiness to accommodate others are your assets. Excessive expenditure could alarm you but you will not regret spending on your favourite cause. Avoid travel at late hours during the last phase.

July 30

A combust Mercury is set to fuel your appetite for risky activities. You may also spend lavishly. Your progress could be hindered by new responsibilities, which may involve greater sweat and toil October-November are highly expensive months. You income during this time will dwindle abruptly. January-February are not good to undertake journeys. Work may pile up unexpectedly during March. A well-thought out strategy could, however, be helpful.

July 31

A dignified Jupiter heralds a rapid increase in your income. A majority of people born on this day will feel as if there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. They are in for pleasant surprises. Those in search of a reasonable accommodation will succeed. Those desirous of a luxury car will get lucky.

August 1

Home and family matters, your priority areas, may benefit. The new year holds the promise of being a star-favoured year, especially on domestic ground. Hence, you can expect improvement in your lifestyle and professional welfare of relatives. Your life will be full of mirth during the first quarter. Your ability to create harmony on the domestic front will be appreciated during the second quarter. Hospitality will be at the peak during the third. If you are in love, stretch yourself a little more during the last one.

August 2

It is a memorable period for social ventures. You will have to do some serious thinking to streamline your commitments. Your hectic life notwithstanding, the overall trend of events will be in your favour. If you are in service, don't take an exaggerated view of your position. Your colleagues can mislead you and put you in the wrong. This is the time to act with your eyes wide open.