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	IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY Zoo-M into the Wild Chattbir zoo, on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway, offer a date with a variety of animals and bird species Mona Majestic Bengal tiger, giant hippopotamus, huge crocodiles, striped zebra and colourful birds have their home at Chattbir zoo. How about a visit to this wildlife sanctuary this Saturday? Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park (formal name for the zoo) has as many as 100 species of animals. A pond with ducks offers a warm welcome to visitors at the zoo, located some 20 kilometres from Chandigarh on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway. Ferry rides (Rs 25 per person) can take you around in the zoo and we strongly recommend that if you are not much of a walker, as the zoo is spread across a sprawling 200 acres. This green expanse makes not only a happy place for curious children, but also a safe haven for dating couples. A walk in all green or sitting together next to a shallow lake away from the humdrum of life makes for a romantic date after all! It's interesting to see a variety of animals, all in one place, sharing enclosures next to each other. It's the monkeys first (yes, they are a favourite with children still). If you are lucky, you can see majestic royal tiger. Leopards usually don't disappoint the visitors and usually one or two greet the onlookers at the edges of the cage. With a jaguar in as well, they offer an interesting study of the spot patterns. While the leopard usually has rounder, smaller spots, the jaguar has small spots inside the polygonal rosettes. Tiger, of course, has striking striped coat. It's the bear in the zoo that gets most visitors when he playfully dances around. Hippos enjoying a bath in the pond is another common sight. Elephants in their huge enclosure offer a pretty sight as well. You can spot them playing with soil or water! It's the lion safari that offers a unique experience. A totally covered small bus takes you to the lions' abode. A meandering, bumpy drive gives a glimpse of a lion or two in the open. If you are lucky, you can catch the majestic walk of the king of the jungle or be satisfied by the regal look of the resting king! A zebra, different varieties of deer, a dedicated aviary complex (has not only pigeons, doves and parrots but also peacocks and white peafowl); the stately emu - there are many other species to be seen. The boards next to the enclosures provide interesting details (a jaguar's zoo diet is four kilos of buffalo meat while gharials gorge on fish). It's not possible to take in all the beauty that this zoo offers, especially for the children, so there are small huts that offer seating and a few eateries for snacking. You can take your camera and vehicle by paying a fee, but we recommend walking and taking a ferry ride over your own car. Probably you don't want to disturb a hippo or a leopard in its siesta. And how can we forget to mention the log-like crocodiles lounging in the sun, merged with the set-up in such a manner that it is difficult to differentiate them from the background. A map at the beginning gives a detailed overview of the place. You can choose the sections where you want to spend more time. Seeing stately animals fills one with a surge of wonder (even the adults). Though the animals belong to the jungle, they seem pretty fine here for their enclosures try to simulate the natural habitat. Take a walk, enjoy birds frolicking in a shallow pond or go for a lion safari, let you kids and the kid in you enjoy a wild view! mona@tribunemail.com Adopt an animal If you want to do your bit to save the animals, you can pay for the upkeep of the animal for a month or a year. You can adopt a leopard cat for Rs 850 a month (or Rs 9,800 for a year). Not only will your name be displayed next to the animal you adopt (take your pick from the variety of birds and animals), but you also get a free entry pass.
	Chill out with a tattoo Jasmine Singh Let's accept this—someone carrying a tattoo normally sends out the message of being a rebel or a super-confident chap. While that attitude continues, tattoos over the time, have also found different connotations. And style statement is just one of it. So, why curb your desires, go out and create your own statement with different tattoos at Tress Lounge L'Oreal's newly opened Tress Lounge Hunk. The section caters to all tattoo needs from designing to refilling. Munish Bajaj, director, L'Oreal, shares, "Generally people think twice before getting a tattoo done in winter. Here we give people various options to choose from." So, from a dainty butterfly, fearless tribals to macho mean machines, you can get all kinds of tattoos here. Shares Gurpreet Singh, a tattoo artist, "It is an individual preference; we offer coloured, black and white, 3-D tattoos. It is, however, coloured tattoos that are in demand. Angels, stars, tribals, portraits, names are some of the designs people prefer." He adds, "They look absolutely real like in the movies that you see on screen." As for the dimension and placement on your body, he says, "For winters, neck and nape of the neck are ideal points to get tattoos done. Other than this there are different dimension for various season." As for the after-care, use silver axe cream for a week and then apply any kind of oil later on. It just gets better with time, the shine and the feel as well! jasmine@tribunemail.com
	GYAN ZONE Get physical Jassi Oberai Move the yogic way The human body has been so made that each centimetre of the physical self has to be moved and used internally and externally. In our daily course of life we do exert our different parts but some remain unused and even some glands become inactive and that is what leads to various ailments or discomforts, mild or severe. Practicing different asanas gives not only flexibility but activates the body on the whole. Paivvritti Janu Sirhasana is one such asana which stretches and massages each side of the abdomen and chest. It also prepares the body for long hours of sitting in meditation. It is a spiralled head to knee pose. Technique: Sit with the legs about a metre apart. Move the left knee and place the heel against the perineum. Bend forward, inclining the body to the right to hold the right foot with the right hand. The fingers should be in contact with the arch of the foot and the thumb should be on top. Place the elbow on the floor on the inside of the straight leg. Next move the right shoulder slowly down towards the right leg and bring the left arm over the head and grasp the right foot with the left hand. Contracting the arms slowly, pull the right shoulder towards the right foot. Ease the head under the left arm, relax the back and twist the trunk as much as possible so that the chest is open and facing forward. Look towards the ceiling in the final position. Hold the pose for a comfortable length of time, may be two minutes and then release the hands slowly with returning to the upright position. Lowering the left arm over the head. Repeat the movement on the other side. In this asana, breathing should be normal while positioning the legs. Exhale while inclining the trunk and placing the arms and hands into position, then inhale. Exhale while pulling the body side ways. Breathe normally while holding the final position. Lastly inhale while returning to the upright position. Practice once on each side but this continue the pose, if any, discomfort is experienced. This asana, should be practiced after forward and backing bending asanas. It is the twisting asana with a forward bent. It gives the same benefits as Paschimottanasana and Artha matsyendrasana with the added advantage that it gradually stretches the body. Pregnant women or people with back complaints should abstain from performing this asana. It should be done daily. Yogic tip: Do not regard asanas as only a form of exercise but a route to mental and consequently physical development of the body. Asanas are supposed to give a spiritual solace while giving physical comfort. (As told to Poonam Bindra) (Oberai is a Ludhiana-based yoga expert and is a disciple of Swami Gopi Chand Jindal)
	Inspired clicks Despite the bad press, playing video games may actually spur creativity among boys and girls, independently of their violent or non-violent nature. A study of nearly 500, 12-year-olds found that the more they played video games, the more creative they were in tasks such as drawing pictures and writing stories. Conversely, the use of cell phones, the internet and computers was unrelated to creativity, the study found. Linda Jackson, professor of psychology at Michigan State University (MSU) and project leader, said the study appears to be the first evidence-based demonstration of a relationship between technology use and creativity. About 72 per cent of US households play video or computer games, says the Entertainment Software Association, according to a Michigan statement. The MSU findings should motivate game designers to identify the aspects of video game activity that are responsible for the creative effects, Jackson said. “Video games can be designed to optimise the development of creativity while retaining their entertainment values such that a new generation of video games will blur the distinction between education and entertainment,” Jackson said. — IANS
	Tt’s Rocking Love rules A pure romantic number is mandatory in a Shah Rukh Khan film. The song Dildaara fulfills the criteria in the most appropriate way. The melody is fresh, sober and hummable. Although the winner of the film, Ra. One is indeed Akon’s Chammak Challo, Dildaara makes the album complete with melodious music. Sung by Shafqat Ali and music by Vishal-Shekhar as always doesn’t disappoint. The only regret is the video. If only SRK sported something better than a hair mop going haywire. Fans cite reasons why they give a thumbs up to the track. On a fresh note Vishal-Shekhar duo has given a fresh treatment to the superhit melody Stand By Me by Ben E King. The mellifluous music of the song Dildaara makes it an instant hit with music lovers. Shafaqat Amanat Ali has once again done a brilliant job, the way he did with his earlier hits, Mitwa and Tere Naina. Lyrics of the song are also not run-of-the-mill. They are fresh and it doesn’t take any effort to learn them. A superhit track for sure! —Neha Verma, an MCMDAV College student Chart topper The music of Dildaara is very impressive. The love song is another USP of the film besides Akon’s Chammak Challo, special effects and SRK himself. Written by Kumar in Hindi and English mix, the song has very meaningful lyrics unlike most of the songs these days, which only depend on the music. The romantic number will rule the charts in weeks to come. —Mandeep Brar, an SD College student Fusion effect The word melodious describes the song best, which is an intelligent mix of contemporary and classical music. The fusion is very well created that doesn’t sound odd anywhere in the song. It’s the next best song after Chammak Challo in Ra.One. Shah Rukh Khan is looking very adorable and complements the innocence in the song. Vishal Shekhar has once again produced fresh music though it’s inspired (a bit) from the iconic track, Stand by me. —Pallavi Bansal, a PU student.
	Sleep and beauty One in three women say that sleep deprivation negatively affects their looks almost fours days a week, while one in ten say they can see its effects every day. According to the survey conducted by the Sleep Council on 1,400 women, nearly one in three women admit they are regularly late for work because they feel so shattered in the morning, while one in six have actually rung in sick and one in 10 has got to the office and then fallen asleep. While nine out of 10 women know that a good night’s sleep is the best tonic, only half actually manage a lie-in or an early night. — ANI
	The Foodies Kabargah, firnagi paneer, jhumta kukad—the names may not sound too appetising, but definitely worth a try at Cloud 9 It’s different Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra A 360 degree view, lush green environs, mountains in a distance; add to this good food and you have Cloud 9, the new restaurant of Hotel Shivalikview in Sector 17. Done up in a contemporary theme, the restaurant spells elegance (compared to the other restaurants in the hotel) with its bright tapestry and dim lights. And coming back to food, it’s also a little different, especially when it comes to the name of dishes. A multi-cuisine restaurant or a ‘fusion restaurant’ as Chef Vineet Chopra says. Here you can whet your appetite with Indian, Continental, Mexican and Chinese cuisine. “The menu has been prepared keeping in mind the Indian palate,” says Anurag Walia, deputy general manager, Hotel Shivalikview. It serves some great dishes. Other than the usual tamatar ka shorba and badam makhani shorba, try the kale channe ki cappuccino, a coffee-soup fusion. Made of black gram or our humble kaale channe, the soup has a frothy beginning and ends up with a sharp crunchy taste, perfect for the approaching winter evenings. Other than this, surkh lal dhaniya ka shorba is also good. A delicate flavour of tomatoes served with fresh coriander leaves is a nice try. For starters the list in the menu is long. You can try their tandoori duck, ganderi kebab (chicken kebabs that are served on sugarcane sticks leaving a sweet after taste), sarson ke phool (broccoli in mustard) or firnagi paneer tikka (it’s not different from any other paneer tikka that you might have tried but this tikka scores on presentation. It is a flambé served on a sword). Kabargah is another dish that has to be tasted for the name. A Kashmiri dish, Kabargah means the graveyard. The taste of lamb chops is so good that the next thing you want to take with you to your grave is this. Other than that you can try their jhumta kukad (chicken tikka that is flamed with brandy). But amidst all the food talk, we must admit whosoever named the dishes has a great sense of humour as almost all the names of Indian dishes are replete with some kind of twisted pun. That’s not the end. You can also try sizzlers, bruschetas, crepes and burritos. For the fish in you who wants to drink, there is a well-stocked bar with cocktails and mocktails on offer. Selected wines too are there. Meal for two would cost around Rs 1,000 here. So, check out!
	Star Track Back on home ground Madhuri Dixit Nene is back in Mumbai with her entire family. She is all set to make a comeback and already has her hands full with endorsements. Her husband, D. Nene is looking forward to becoming a doctor here and her children, Arin and Rayan will go to school here. The gorgeous actress talks about her family, making a comeback, and more. You are looking so gorgeous and we can see you have lost weight since your last event. So can we think you are getting yourself ready for a comeback? (Laughs) Yes, I have lost weight but not as much as you are saying. When I was in the US I was busy looking after my family but then I decided to give myself some time and I look forward to staying healthy. And when you are in Bollywood you have to look glamorous. Tell us the secret behind your beauty? I believe in inner beauty. When you are at peace, satisfied with what you have then the beauty and the charm is easily seen on your face. I have always loved myself and people around me. When I see people around me happy or I make them happy that’s when I am happy. And I am blessed with a lovely family that loves me a lot. You are a mother, wife, and an actress so which role is close to your heart the most? Everything! If they were not I wouldn’t have been playing those roles. My family loves me so much and I love them back. I love acting too that was my first love and that’s why I love acting even today. Whenever I get time or I will get time I will do films. But, yes, my kids are my first priority and looking after them is my first job. I want to be the best in whatever I do, be it being a mother, wife, or actress. You are also a dancer, so do you continue that passion now also? Yes, I still dance because that’s something I love doing. When I dance I feel fresh and it gives me energy. Dancing always makes me happy. — HRM Daddy’s girl Sikander Kher has revealed that his best pal Abhishek is very keen on a baby girl and that he cannot believe his “kiddish” friend is now going to become a father. Would-be parents: Abhishek and Aishwarya Million dollar target Some might argue that all stars are overpaid, but Drew Barrymore and Eddie Murphy are in a league of their own, according to a survey conducted by Forbes.com. Top stars can make tens of millions of dollars on a single film, and the payout can be justified when a movie like Pirates of the Caribbean brings in several hundred million at box offices. But when their movies bomb, that’s another story. Barrymore saw her 2010 romantic comedy Going the Distance earn just $17.8 million in ticket sales. Her 2009 movies Everybody’s Fine and Whip It fared worse. Forbes.com said the actress returns just 40 cents for every dollar movie studios spend for her participation. By contrast Murphy’s films returned $2.70 for each dollar he was paid. Compared to Barrymore, “Murphy is a financial superstar,” wrote Forbes.com’s Dorothy Pomerantz who compiled the list. But Beverly Hills Cop (1984) star Murphy has struggled in recent years, too, with bombs like Imagine That and Meet Dave. He might take solace in his promising new film Tower Heist and upcoming gig hosting the Oscars, Forbes said. The magazine compiled the list from Hollywood’s 40 top-earning actors, and based it on each star’s compensation on his or her last three films and the operating income on those films. From that, Forbes.com derived a return-on-investment. Oscar winners were not immune from the dubious distinction of most-overpaid, either. Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington and Reese Witherspoon all made the top 10, Witherspoon large owed her spot to her starring role in the James L. Brooks disaster How Do You Know, which Forbes said cost an estimated $120 million to produce but brought in only $50 million worldwide. At least Will Ferrell can take consolation in not being first this time around, after owning the top spot for two years running. This year, he placed third. — Reuters Lila inspires mom Kate Supermodel Kate Moss says her latest perfume, Lilabelle, has been inspired by her nine-year-old daughter Lila Grace. The 37-year-old model’s new fragrance, which is described as a “pretty, soft fruity floriental” scent, is called Lilabelle in tribute to nine-year-old Lila Grace. “Lilabelle is my most personal fragrance yet, inspired by my daughter Lila. It is a really soft and gentle scent yet also a bit daring. “I created it both for grown women who want to remain young at heart and teens who want glamour and sophistication. It’s my gift to every woman,” said Kate. —PTI No item bombs Kangna Ranaut has said no to item numbers that have been offered to her. That is the story so far. You never know when she might change her mind. She proved she can dance with the songs in Tanu Weds Manu. NEW RULES: Kangana Ranaut Comic date Shirish Kunder’s Joker starring Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar will release on August 31, 2012. The film is shot in three-dimension and produced by UTV. It also involves aliens and is a comedy. Successful marks Twilight actors Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, made their mark on Hollywoood leaving imprints of their hands and feet outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The Twilight stars were greeted by hundreds of screaming fans as they added their hand and footprints to those left by Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra and dozens of other movie icons in past years, in the cement outside the movie theater. “I’ve been so enamored by this ‘business,’ I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” said 21-year-old Stewart, who plays Bella Swan in the vampire romance. Pattinson, 25, who plays vampire Edward Cullen in the films, thanked the fans for their support. “This is just an incredible honor, as to how young we are, it’s kind of ridiculous and amazing at the same time. And it’s all down to you guys to drive this franchise forward,” he said. Lautner, 19, who plays werewolf Jacob Black, added, “There are a few moments that mean so much, it’s really even hard to explain, and this is definitely one of those. The “Twilight” films are based on a series of best-selling novels by author Stephenie Meyer and tell the story of a young girl falling in love with a vampire boy in a world where vampires and werewolves roam in disguise among the living. The first three films, produced by independent studio Summit Entertainment, have made more than $1.8 billion at the worldwide box office. — Reuters Plans cut short Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has reportedly cut short her trip to Australia in the wake of her divorce news. The 30-year-old socialite announced her split from basketball player Kris Humphries on Monday, just 72 days after their highly-publicised wedding in August. Kim flew to Australia hours after filing divorce papers for a business trip to promote her new handbag line in Sydney with her sister Khloe. She appeared on Australian breakfast TV and discussed the break-up in her first post-split interview, and she was due to head to Melbourne on Saturday for a day at the races in conjunction with the Swisse vitamins brand. However, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has now pulled out of the appearance with plans to cut her Australia trip short and fly home to the US. “I am very disappointed that I am unable to attend the Swisse marquee but I hope to come back and work with the Swisse team at another point in time,” she said in a statement. — PTI Short trip: Kim Kardashianap Bonding well The first look of Players is out today and it looks good. Abhishek Bachchan, Sikander Kher, and Neil Nitin Mukesh got along like a house on fire and had a ball driving fancy cars. Abhishek even sorted out some permission issues in New Zealand. Taking it in stride SRK’s response to all the jokes and morphed posters of Ra.One is this. “If (pictures and jokes) make people happy, it is fine. I just know that the film has become important enough that people are talking about it and I like the impact. For a long time, only Ra.One has been spoken about so it makes me happy!” Smart! Pattinson in love with DDLJ Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s romantic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has found a fan in Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson. “Well, I have five movies in my top list which I really admire and love watching. Notting Hill, 50 First Dates, Sweet November and Ghost,” said Pattinson. “And I also really liked the Bollywood movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. I love the sweet romance portrayed in the movie,” he added. Meanwhile, the actor is gearing up for the release of last movie of Twilight franchise, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. The film will release in two parts and the first part is set to hit the screens Nov 18. — IANS first-day-first show Thumbs down Loot After being released from prison, Pandit (Govinda) decides to meet his former partner in crime and close friend, Akbar (Javed Jaffrey) to discuss a scheme he has in mind. The two decide to sell the plan to their wealthy builder friend (Suniel Shetty), who asks his former partner Wilson (Mahakshay Chakraborty) to join them. The plan consists of robbing two casinos and one hotel. However, Wilson gets involved with a stripper and fall in love. Wilson leaves the gang for love. Will the three be able to loot without Wilson’s help? Starring: Govinda, Shweta Bhardwaj, Mahakshay Chakraborty, Hansika Motwani, Sunil Shetty and Javed Jaffrey. A shoddy job The performance of the star cast is not up to the mark. The movie consists of shoddy dialogues and the gags just fall flat. — Ravi Kundra, student What a misfit! The star cast seems to be a misfit for the movie and their acting is very unappealing. Not an entertaining movie at all. — Ruhil Dagar, employee Stale comedy The story is dull and offers nothing new and the attempts to induce comedy go hay wire. Over all a chaotic movie. — Hitesh Verma, student Miley Na Miley Hum Miley Naa Miley Hum is about a young tennis player who is stuck between his parents and three girls. Starring: Chirag Paswan and Kangana Ranaut Run-of-the-mill story It has a boring romantic angle and Shweta Tiwari’s iten number is not needed. — Chetan Sachdeva, student Waste of talent Chirag Pasawn is talented but he has been wasted in his debut movie which lacks a good storyline.—Tanvi Taneja, employee (As told to Sabia Talwar)
	Chatter Box From vamp to judge Post Zee’s Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmyudh, sexy Urvashi Dholakia will soon be seen on television again- not in a negative character but as a judge on a reality show. Urvashi will appear on ETV Gujarati’s Jota Rai Jasso (Dekhte Reh Jaoge) where she will judge people based on their talent. Sounds similar to India’s Got Talent and Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega— right? KBC gets second crorepati Post Bihar’s Sushil Kumar winning the Rs 5 crore jackpot, here comes Anil Kumar Sinha who became the second crorepati on Sony’s hit show Kaun Banega Crorepati 5. Anil who bagged Rs 1 crore as jackpot is 33-year-old from Patna, works as a manager in a bank in Kolkata and plans to use the money to build a nursing home and trauma centre in Patna. The episode will be aired on November 9. Bad Husband In Star Plus’ Sasural Genda Phool, Ishaan (Jay Soni) and Suhana (Raagini Khanna) meet their friend Sonali (Hunar Ali) but will be surprised to hear that she’s married. Her husband Abhishek will be played by Amit Dolawat and the character will be possessive, eccentric and mistrustful.
	The Year Ahead Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is November 5... You are number five and a Scorpion, you love competition in both work and play, which is why you like sports and games. They’ve got to have an adversary, since it makes the game that much more fun. Your colours will be powerful red and serious black. When it comes to love, though, you will soften up a bit, are caring and devoted with your lovers. The great strength is in your determination, passion and motivation. You don’t know the word quit, which is why you usually get a job done. In 2012, be wary of a Gemini, who might try to take advantage of you. There is no need to feel guilty. Some of you are likely to travel abroad while others are likely to receive business and monetary gains through overseas associations. Financially you will be stable. Mood: Highly focused, especially on the personal front. Compatible signs: Aquarius and Leo. Lucky colours: Turquoise and rosy brown. Lucky days: Wednesday and Friday. Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 16, 24. Lucky flower: Pink gladiolus. Lucky gem: Iolite, the gemstone of vikings. Andrew Hayden-Smith (born Andrew John Smith, November 5 ,1983 in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) is a British actor and television presenter best known for his work with CBBC. Hayden-Smith’s popularity continued and, having been a regular guest in the CBBC studio for some time, was invited to guest present the studio links in autumn 2002. He became one of the most popular presenters on CBBC.
	Astro Turf p Khurrana ARIES: You should give a serious thought to your business. Decisions involving your career should not be put off. You have the clear-headedness and courage to bite the bullet. The day will produce one or two pleasant surprises. Tarot message: Focus on the better to mitigate the bitter. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Magic number: 54. TAURUS: Be patient, even though you want results immediately. Students can be successful in your written tests. Love life suffers due to family problems. You will have a comfortable evening ahead, which will help make great connections. Tarot message: Take limited risks with your capital. Lucky colour: Sea green. Magic number: 60. GEMINI: Put knowledge into practice or learn how to do something better. Children may enjoy the company of their parents. Health needs care today. Watch your weight and don’t overeat. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid the in-built delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Peacock green. Magic number: 29 CANCER: Your card is Fortune, so this can be a good day on the financial front. Try your luck at a range of speculative possibilities. A request for higher pay can be answered positively by the management. Tarot message: Be careful while handling property. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 61. LEO: Relations with fellow workers are on a high and your popularity can increase. Selling big goals may seem unrealistic. If you work for what you really want, it just might happen. Tarot message: Yet work could pose certain minor difficulties but don’t worry. Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels. Magic number: 55. VIRGO: Today, minor pinpricks will provoke you. Newly married will find home atmosphere tense. Trying to make last minute changes and continual adjustments won’t help. Tarot message: Empty promises are certain, therefore try to put your terms and conditions in writing. Lucky colour: Pomegranate red. Magic number: 32. LIBRA: Your card “Four of Wands” promises an excellent day. Do not feel guilty about taking time out to look after your mental and physical health. Preventing health problem is better than treating them. Focus on meditation. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 42. SCORPIO: Charm, diplomacy, and cooperation are far better attributes to employ in dealing with people if you want positive results. Tendencies for revenge should be controlled. Job applications will yield positive results. Tarot message: Do what is right and watch your interests. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 65. SAGITTARIUS: Your magnanimity can get the better of you when you offer to host it at your place. Turn your attention to jobs that gives you an opportunity to make the best use of your intellect. Tarot message: Don’t be dismissive of advice from youth. Lucky colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 36. CAPRICORN: Now is the time to distinguish clearly between wants and needs. Your desires seem to have no end but your bank account will dry up before your wants. You can look forward to hearing from a friend. Tarot message: Beware of depleting your energy or resources on others. Lucky colour: Cream. Magic number: 33. AQUARIUS: Stick to what you know and do best and you won’t go wrong. There may be trouble brewing in the family that would benefit from a sensible voice of reason. Tarot message: Versatility and a quicksilver mind will bail you out of a situation. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 64. PISCES: An urgent job or dealing with a crisis are all possible reasons for being dragged back to the workplace. Make the best of it by doing what must be done quickly and effectively. Tarot message: You find within yourself a fountainhead of willpower. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 24.