I teach you to be authentic, integrated individuals with immense self-respect. The word self-respect may create doubts in your mind because self-respect seems to mean again the ego. It is not so. Self is that which you are born with. Ego is that which you accumulate. Ego is your achievement. Self is a gift of existence to you. You have not done anything to earn it, you have not achieved it; hence nobody can take it away from you, says Osho, the Zen master.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
There is intense joy and perfect harmony in personal relationships! Warm friendship and pleasurable moments make this an especially wonderful time for you. Important professional situations and business arrangements go smoothly. Be aware of dissipation and waste as you tend to go over the top when sharing hospitality and the good things of life. You are particularly happy while meeting up with old friends and recounting the past. You are caring and supportive in a family crisis and people tend to lean heavily on you. A brief vacation or sojourn with a loved one comes as a happy surprise. Children demand quality time and also bring great joy. You can be pedantic about details at the expense of larger issues. Listen to your heart for the right answers! Lucky number is 2. Good colours are rose pinks.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
There is good luck attending material matters as you are likely to see a great increase in wealth. Professional projects are completed on target. A triangular personal relationship can become problematic if you allow one person to interfere with the other. A business arrangement with two others can be highly lucrative if you deal with the other two separately. You complete one cycle of your life and move on to the next with changes, endings and new beginnings. Beware of theft and controversy in the work area. You organize people and manage situations with subtle charm and firmness. Physical well-being allows you to deal with busy work schedules and social obligations. It’s wise to rise to higher levels of consciousness and experience the inner peace that comes through silence and meditation. Lucky number is 9. Good colour is rose pink.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
It’s best to take one step at a time and be realistic and practical. Emotional entanglements prove to be futile and painful as there is a lack of commitment and sincerity. Stay with long standing commitments as they prove to be steady and supportive. Disturbance in the work area is unexpected and needs to be resolved without delay. It’s best to take things lightly as they keep on changing rapidly. There is no room for sadness or vain regret as loved ones stand by you through difficulties. It’s wise to learn lessons from experiences and get on with your life. A Scorpio person guides and helps you through emotional relationships. Avoid negative people who indulge in malicious gossip and run others down. End of the month brings good cheer and happiness. Lucky number is 5. Good colour is saffron.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
You finally unburden yourself and get rid of dead weight by spring-cleaning in the home, office and mind. You succeed in your efforts to drop habits and addictions like smoking or drinking. By letting go obsolete patterns and routines you have a new vision for the future. Alternate therapies get you past health problems. Beware of ego conflicts and view professional problems from a balanced perspective. A new work opportunity can change the way you work and relate with people professionally! Change being a constant factor of life there is no need to hang on to dead relationships. Express your ideas and feelings! Attachment to the past and present is strong, but making a change is worth it as you grow, expand and actualize your potential in the coming weeks. Lucky number is 12. Good colours are rainbow pastels.

LEO (July 23 - August 23)
Be spontaneous rather than make huge plans as they are likely to change anyway. Remain strong and centered as you go through difficult situations. Dealing with one situation at a time and taking things as they come releases some tension and anxiety. You can be unstable and vacillating when faced with choices or decisions so go with your priorities in the moment. Don’t struggle against powerful opposition but withdraw and make space for yourself in the work area. A friend comes up with some creative suggestions to enhance your professional aspects. Don’t be fascinated by superficial people and display or they take you for a long ride, as they say. Allow your heart to give you direction and trust in personal relationships and friendships. Yoga and meditation are recommended. Lucky number is 7. Good colour is silver gray.

VIRGO (August 24- September 23)
This is a lucky period for attempting difficult tasks and confronting tough people or situations. Your social life is enviable as you make new and interesting connections and patronize exclusive clubs and functions. Children and family bring joy and laughter in the home. Life brings change and stability at the same time this month. A creative cycle takes you towards occupations and activities that you enjoy. Be light playful and receptive and your cup of happiness overflows. Life offers you an opportunity to breakthrough old patterns in relationships and indulgence in excesses. A chance of a lifetime to make an overseas trip is on the cards! Remain centered, still and silent inside as ‘the wheel of life’ spins endlessly around you. Surprises should be taken lightly and in your stride. Lucky number is 10. Good colour is royal blue.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
You are youthful, swift and strong in professional projects to achieve success and completion. Whatever you undertake at this point with your creative energy brings gain and enrichment to you and to the lives of others. You can be impulsive when faced with choices. You are just and generous in family situations when your support is called for. Your sense of humour and lightness takes you smoothly out of difficult and embarrassing situations. Love and romance in personal relationships lead to lasting commitments. Beware of a prejudiced and intolerant youth in the work area as he can be a corrupt influence. Don’t be afraid of confronting destructive and negative people as they are basically cowards and can’t stand up to opposition. Conserve finances. Meditation can lift you to higher levels of consciousness. Lucky number is 18. Good colour is golden yellow.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)
You tend to waste energy in details causing neglect of more important things at work. Sheer, unforeseen bad luck may look negative at this point but it leads to fortunate changes at the end of the month. Restrictions at work or limitations in personal relationships may not be acceptable to you, express your feelings. Great care in some things counter-balanced by equal disorder in others can create some chaos in your life. It’s best to get a clear perspective and balance your energy before acting and making decisions in important matters. Don’t allow others to interfere in business or personal partnerships. It’s important to live joyously in the moment without carrying guilt or any burden from the past. Concentrate with your mind on plans and projects to gain confidence and ground. Lucky number is 8. Good colour is lavender.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 23)
You resolve difficult family problems and get past professional hurdles. Stubborn strength and endurance takes you towards important goals. You are persistent, loving and caring in personal relationships to finally make an impact on the one you love and admire. You learn a lesson from a strong experience that touches you deeply and transforms you. You can expect superiors to support you and stand up for you in tough situations at work. You organize practical details and finances well to meet personal requirements and business targets. Influence from a spiritual master or teacher cannot be ruled out. Your goodness of heart brings you peace inside and friendship outside. Listen to your intuition when assessing people and situations. You may be involved in an academic program. A father figure earns your respect and confidence. Lucky number is 5. Good colours are browns.

CAPRICORN (December 24 - January 20)
You may redecorate home and office spaces to infuse light and creative energy. Material gain changes the quality of your life and brings some luxury and ease. Tender, loving care can be expected when you need it during a temporary health problem. You present an elegant new image with fresh styles and colours. You interact with people in positions of power and authority with ease, grace and diplomacy. You sail through conflicts and difficult situations smoothly. You have a balanced perspective and add a special quality to whatever you do. People that matter in the work area see you in a positive light as you offer goodwill and support in times of stress. Parents may need your support. Meditate and introspect on all the valuable lessons that life has taught you. Lucky number is 3. Good colour is lotus pink.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
Patience in business matters and a positive attitude in relationships can turn things around and lead to a breakthrough. You can be divided about options in two conflicting situations. Priorities need to be listed and clearly defined. You may have to split profits and responsibility in a business project. Personal matters take a back seat as you get involved in heavy professional schedules. It’s best not to take on difficult tasks or people till next month as you can get a better response then. Encounters at this stage of negotiations can be disastrous. Some introspection is needed before you take the next step in an important relationship. Meditate and spend time in natural surroundings to rejuvenate your energy. Avoid stress and anxiety or health problems can manifest. Visitors can be expected. Lucky number is 9. Good colour is silver grey.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)
You are prudent in professional matters, as they need perfection and completion in a stipulated time. Divine inspiration enables you to make the right decisions in professional and personal matters. You have to be a light onto yourself to guide yourself in your path of life and also shine for others as a consultant and advisor. Spending time in solitude among natural surroundings is therapeutic. You may want to retire from current events and take a break, as they say, which would be therapeutic. Friends and family are caring. Do not forget to share and express your feelings to the one who loves you dearly. You function best in an individual capacity at this point as all the right answers come from within you and not from outside or from other people. Lucky number is 9. Good colour is wine red.