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Aries - March 21 - April 20

This week, focus on your health and your financial condition. You may have been eating some less-than-ideal food and may require the services of a healthcare provider. Listen to your inner voice and think of adopting a more regimented and structured way of living; it will help you a lot. Young learners must remember to focus on their academics since distractions from infatuations or leisure could severely impact their academic work. You may be feeling more than usual, which leads to keying in on your intense feelings, such as during the night, which can be quite prominent,t giving rise to misunderstandings, particularly with family members like your mother. Concerning finances, think of being careful,l especially with expenditures related to one’s health and emotional needs. Control and modesty will help one move past this week fully untangled.
Lucky number 9 | Lucky colour Chartreuse
Lucky day Tuesday
Taurus - April 20 - May 21

This week more than any other, your fortitude and willpower stand out. Your ability to endure deep scrutiny and possible attacks from jealous peers will be your passport to success during this week’s challenges. You showcase strong leadership traits and, as a result, you are in control of your own life. There is happiness on the family front in your personal life. At this time, starting transformative home or personal space renovations may give the results you wish to achieve. For those who are married, peace reigns over the family enabling fulfillment of family planning objectives. Children are a source of joy and their academic performance is extremely laudable. For the single ones, the progressing week might bring not only new relationships but also strong emotions that inspire artistic expression.
Lucky number 2 | Lucky colour Coral
Lucky day Sunday
Gemini - May 21 - June 21

As the week begins, it seems like there is some productivity rush for those working on their careers, as you are only a few steps away from accomplishing your targets. After starting off the week with ambitious goals, pay attention to the sideways glances coming from above as some very important people are likely to have crucial decisions to make which would affect your position in the field greatly, which is a distinct possibility that by the end of the week through incremental effort and extensive striving, hard work will pay off in the form of promotion, salary increment. This achievement will undoubtedly be a positive reflection on your sustained effort and sheer will. You may also celebrate the achievements in beautiful surroundings, which is something wonderful to look forward to this week.
Lucky number 8 | Lucky colour Amber
Lucky day Tuesday
Cancer - June 21 - Jul 23

Be careful not to make decisions solely based on emotions this week. Moods may, at times, be difficult to manage and challenge your composure, but getting over these hurdles is only a matter of time. Mid-week, you’ll realize that your outlook is more balanced and feeling in control of your emotions is achievable, allowing you to deal with any traces of sadness. This consistent state will propel your motivation and self-esteem to tackle any challenges ahead. Moreover, a change of location could come up which will broaden your scope of experiences. It is essential to actively and thoughtfully navigate your way through, as the route you choose has an impact on how successful your journey will be. Approach this phase of personal achievement with enthusiasm and determination, embodying these outstanding qualities as you tackle the week ahead.
Lucky number 12 | Lucky colour Indigo
Lucky day Friday
Leo - Jul 23 - Aug 23

Over the course of the week, take stock of the personal and professional changes you would be looking forward to, maybe a new project with traveling possibilities and even while away from the office command some leadership roles. You could be feeling a tad apprehensive about your current situation and like you need to make a move, albeit you do need to realize that its your list of abilities that are shaping your stress, not anything else. If you're a parent, your children would relish the additional time with you, which will lead to more fun for the whole family. Thus by week's close, you get pep in your step, a jolt of fresh perspective, and social events and parties become the order of the day to wind off your week long holiday.
Lucky number 15 | Lucky colour Mint
Lucky day Monday
Virgo - Aug 23 - Sep 23

People who enjoy starting projects will find this is a good time to take on new challenges. As a born leader, it is common for you to be a focal point in group settings because of your strong influence. Many people relish the fact that you thrive in competitions because it serves as a testament to your ability to lead and inspire teams to work toward shared goals. This firm stance you take can enhance your leadership qualities, but at times it may become insensitive. Midweek demands a break; try and pull yourself away from mentally demanding tasks and instead partake in activities that restore imbalance among your mind, emotions, and spirit. A tranquil place will help achieve this pause for contemplation.
Lucky number 5 | Lucky colour Lilac
Lucky day Thursday
Libra - Sep 23 - Oct 23

This week you may find yourself wanting to engage in activities that sharpen your thinking. Problem solving and creative writing may become easier for you, and you may even notice a boost in your clarity and insight while performing these activities. Your drive toward expanding your knowledge might make you lose track of your emotional needs and hence create an imbalance. Somehow, relationship tensions seem to build up and could pull you into situations where you have to make some important decisions. Come the end of the week, if you remain consistent, you may get some recognition at work which could lead to promotions or new projects. This will certainly enhance your standing in the community so it will be vital for you to align your goals to support your growth.
Lucky number 11 | Lucky colour Saffron
Lucky day Wednesday
Scorpio - Oct 23 - Nov 22

During this phase, you may experience their most uncertain and tumultuous period emotionally. Your mental and emotional processes may become more vigorous in the coming days, driven by worries pertaining to the future and the fundamental absence of support from people around you. Financially, it is quite possible that you are facing a situation where expenditures are way greater than the income, which further adds to the sense of burden, loneliness, anxiety, and stress. It is a period of deep contemplation where your meditation is based on the actions undertaken and resonates on the learnings on offers. Perceptions can also be seen when there were times available when the work, resources, and well-being were available but the reluctance to share seemed to restrain the joys of life in this aspect.
Lucky number 2 | Lucky colour Fuchsia
Lucky day Saturday
Sagittarius - Nov 22 - Dec 22

This week, you are set to maximize your empathy and generosity as you derive satisfaction from helping others, particularly the underprivileged. Financial help and donating fulfills you because of your selfless spirit. Moreover, you could be assisted greatly, possibly through some stimulating secret, and guidance in the right direction. If you have any legal issues, they will turn out more positively than negatively, although you may have to spend a lot of money to resolve the issue. The kind deeds you expect may have been performed in the past which suggests some return of good karma. Towards the end of the week, new romance will either ignite or deepen into existing relationships, leading to renewal on an emotional level.
Lucky number 4 | Lucky colour Mahogany
Lucky day Sunday
Capricorn - Dec 22 - Jan 20

A big change is coming that will guide you into a new chapter of your life. Alway remember, everything happens for a reason. Before long, you'll notice that you are either picking up new habits or letting go of misconception beliefs that were never helpful in the first place. At this stage, catering to an idea like switching from public transport to private vehicles may feel refreshing and like closing a previously set chapter in your life, perhaps starts afresh with new diet goals. Later into the week, your workplace will appreciate your ability to lead as you motivate and instruct in a productive manner, managing to delegate appropriately, and even fostering a constructive atmosphere. You will find that your decisions will be made rationally, where reasoning and emotion are blended.
Lucky number 10 | Lucky colour Turquoise
Lucky day Tuesday
Aquarius - Jan 20 - Feb 18

People born under this sign are skilled and proficient, completing tasks with ease. You are aware of what is expected of you and know how and why your work is structured the way it is. You know how to express yourself well and can charm others with breathtaking ease. You have undeniable confidence in what you can do and the results you wish to achieve. Such is your remarkable personality which alone is enough to take you places. It will be possible to achieve financial prosperity in this phase as well. There are new opportunities in sight which have the potential to change your financial condition for the better. Be on the lookout for unexpected advantages coming to you in the form of gifts or important life proposals which have great value.
Lucky number 7 | Lucky colour Marigold
Lucky day Friday
Pisces - Feb 18 - March 20

This week starts off on a great note with a win in your career activities. You are feeling some form of stimulation and satisfaction because your efforts and weeks have paid off. You feel that after all the challenges that you faced, there is some value which is worth the effort. There comes a point when efforts are done towards a common goal and when success is finally achieved. You are recognized for your leadership owing to the way you master emotions. Look out towards the weekend as there is a high chance that you may be overindulging in relaxing activities. Do not spend too much time talking or chatting online, rather focus on what you have achieved. Meditate or engage in some calm and soothing activities .
Lucky number 14 | Lucky colour Mustard
Lucky day Sunday
Spotlight on Rohit, Pant as Mumbai Indians take on Lucknow Super Giants
Two stalwarts of Indian cricket -- Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant -- will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not really clicked so far this season, with just two points from three games. India captain Rohit's form with the bat has put the MI team management in a tight...
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