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This is the first in a two-part series. Look out for the forecast for creative professionals tomorrow.
Aries (The Ram)
(21st March to 20th April)
With the Sun placed in the 10th House from your Sign, along with Venus and Mercury, expect to get plenty of growth opportunities. However, with Saturn turning to a retrograde motion by mid March, you may feel there’s plenty of struggle involved in everything. Your interest and inclination towards spirituality shall surge, thanks to Jupiter’s significant influence over Saturn. This is a good thing, says Ganesha, as you shall feel more in tune with yourself, and should also be better equipped to deal with roadblocks or failures, if any. Academic endeavours, higher studies, research and similar pursuits shall be highly favoured. The year’s beginning shall be pretty opportune, so keep your eyes open. However, you will need to be careful around June-July. Steer clear of legal battles and over-the-top confrontations. All through the year, it will be your health that will need careful attention. Be mindful of handling even minor ailments with due care; do ensure that you follow a good lifestyle. Spirituality will aid you in this sphere too, says Ganesha. Chant, breathe and follow your Yoga regimes religiously.
Love and Relationships
Strive for emotional balance, and things shall start falling in place thereafter, in your love life. You may start a new relationship with the new year. However, as always do not forge ahead at a break-neck speed. Go slow, and think things through, as your lay foundations and swear promises. This will be an excellent time for developing and nurturing a lasting relationship, but only if you are true to your heart. If you see anything amiss, don’t close your, just because your heady hormones tell you to do so. Listen to your instincts! Mid-year will be a critical time; any sort of nagging, complaining shall have the power to toss your relationship to either extreme. However, in a way, this intense period shall also be good, as it will clear the air. For the ones already committed or married, there are chances of distraction with the North node (Rahu) transiting through your House of Partnership. Watch out!
Be Careful!
:: You may get into disputes, due to your aggressive stand. Ganesha strongly advises you to stay away, particularly from the ones that may prompt you to take a legal course of action.
:: From June to September, Saturn transits through Scorpio in a retrograde mode. Watch your health!
:: On the career front, a major change in the overall direction is envisaged. A lingering sense of dissatisfaction may push you to change. Go slow, and measure the pros and cons. Avoid taking any major decision regarding your career during this period.
:: Listen to your well-wishers’ advice. Deliberate well on your decisions; avoid haste.
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Taurus (The Bull)
(21 April to 21 May)
The initial stages of the year are not likely to be favourable for you, especially as Saturn would be transiting in the 8th Sign from yours. You may be brimming with dissatisfaction and may become impatient to usher in radical changes in your circumstances to make life more comfortable. Besides, the Lord of your Sign transits in a trine with your Sign, along with Sun and Mercury – which indicates that you shall proceed with determination in your objective to make the desired changes. They could be as drastic as selling your present house and buying a new one, or even relocating to another city or country. However, don’t expect much to change before Jupiter gets direct from 9th April 2015. You are likely to develop a leaning towards spirituality, which is bound to calm your restlessness. In money matters, you must not be impulsive, or over-generous, which means don’t invest your money recklessly, and don’t lend it indiscriminately. To satiate your craving for change, Ganesha advises you to buy something special, maybe a new, more luxurious vehicle.
Love and Relationships
On the love and relationships front, Ganesha advises you not to rush ahead blindly. First try to gauge whether you and your beloved are on the same wavelength, find out about your likes and dislikes, and your long-term ambitions, and only then decide whether to get into a committed relationship. Once you have taken the preliminary precautions, then in the second quarter of the year you may take your decision about whether to enter into a long-term relationship or not. If you are already married, you are likely to feel that things are getting a bit stale, so you may have to do something exciting, such as going on an outstation trip together, to revive the spark. The period from May to July would be ideal for undertaking such a trip. Some of you may have to do more, in order to maintain the cordiality in your relationship, such as consciously keeping your foul temper in control.
Be Careful!
:: Keep a safe distance from speculation-based transactions, betting or extreme financial risks.
:: Don’t lend money to anyone, but rather invest in some secure bonds.
:: The time between the middle of June to the middle of September 2015 may not very favourable for you, leading to uncertainty and confusion. Avoid taking any major decisions.
:: Don’t take impulsive decisions without considering the ground realities.
Gemini (The Twins)
(22nd May to 21st June)
 On the whole, Ganesha predicts that the positives will outweigh the negatives for you this year, but it sure is going to be a mixed bag of fortunes. You will face some really tough challenges, especially with Jupiter transiting in a retrograde mode, and success may elude you despite you putting in your best efforts. This may leave you a bit confused and discouraged. However, you shall gain clarity by and by, hints of which you may see as early as in the latter part of January, and you will get the desired results of your efforts if you remain patient and pragmatic. On the personal front, you may have to face much hardship, owing to the effect of Saturn transiting through the 7th Sign from yours. You must try to sort out misunderstandings amiably through discussions. Ganesha advises you to keep a tight fist as far as monetary matters are concerned. Unnecessary expenses could leave a severe dent on your reserves of savings. There is no reason to get disheartened, though, as Jupiter gets into direct mode from 9th April, which indicates that things will then start taking a positive turn.
Love and Relationships
During the first three months of the year, at least, you shall make your best efforts to spare sufficient quality time with your spouse with the aim of controlling the petty discords that may be simmering beneath the surface. Ganesha also advises you to flow with the tide and take the ups and downs in your stride. Though your marital life will be under tremendous strain, try to look at the positive side, and totally ignore the negatives. Around the middle of August be careful as some member of the opposite sex you like in your office could drive you to distraction, and the repercussion of it will be felt directly in your domestic life, so consciously avoid this. If possible, take your spouse out for a small vacation to strengthen your relationship. If you are a single and hoping to start a new relationship, you need to bide your time till the end of May, after which the planetary transits will be in your favour, and you may very well revive a childhood friendship to form a romantic relationship.
Be Careful!
:: Be positive; try to look at brighter side of things.
:: On the financial front, you will have to be careful of not wasting money over unnecessary luxurious items, as it will dent your savings, something which you may regret in later.
:: Some relationship problems caused by avoidable arguments may leave you feeling somewhat depressed, in the first half of the year; don’t depend too much on friends for support and help.
:: Businessmen should brace up to face setbacks or disappointments, caused by missed targets. However, if you take precautionary measures and keep alternative plans ready, you may save the day, says Ganesha.
Cancer (The Crab)
(22nd June to 22nd July)
Ganesha predicts that there will be some long-term changes happening around you in the first half of the year, owing to the transit of Jupiter, and the changes will be in your favour. Make the best of the favourable phase, raise your standards as well as targets, and plan your strategies accordingly. Saturn gets retrograde around the middle of March, and enters Scorpio from around the middle of June 2015. Saturn re-enters Sagittarius, getting direct from 18th September. This indicates that around the middle of the year, you may reach a plateau, your progress will stall despite your best efforts, and you will feel frustrated. You need to be patient and wait for the good times to return. For property matters, this is a favourable year. If you wish to buy a house in your native place, Ganesha gives you the green signal. Health issues, especially related to your digestive system, will need keen attention. Consult your physician promptly, and ensure that you have a nutritious diet.
Love and Relationships
Life is not a bed of roses, and this fact may be driven home in no uncertain terms this year, foretells Ganesha. Your romantic life may be full of complications. If you are married or involved in a committed relationship you should avoid taking your partners for granted or becoming too possessive, as most of the problems in your relationship will be owing to your insensitivity. Besides, there may be distractions. You may be attracted to someone else. This could be mainly because of the sour relations with your existing partner. Giving priority to your profession over your personal life could also be a cause of the disharmony. The problem will be worse confounded, if your spouse also works. At times things may seem to be heading inevitably towards a break-up, and if you wish to avoid it, Ganesha advises you to go out of your way to please your partner. If you are single, and looking to mingle, the latter half of the year will be more favourable.
Be Careful!
:: Things may get a bit rocky on the personal front; stay calm. Married couples may feel that their relationship is growing stale. Be patient and make concerted efforts to cement these loving bonds.
:: Overall, your relationships will require a lot of attention; avoid getting involved in arguments of any kind.
:: You would do well to remain alert; try not to get too complacent.
:: On the health front, take good care of your digestive system, follow a good diet plan, and don’t neglect medications.
Leo (The Lion)
(23rd July to 22nd August)
 In the initial phase of the year, retrograde Jupiter transits through your Sign, says Ganesha. You may start off the year with high expectations, but you will have to bide your time till the cosmos is more favourable for the execution of your plans. In the meanwhile, make the best use of the lean phase to keep up your spirits and stay motivated. Things may be somewhat tough, and you may feel that your efforts are not being rewarded, but don’t let it discourage you. After the first quarter, though, things will take a positive turn. You shall gain financial clarity from April onwards, and you shall be able to grab the lucrative opportunities that come your way. You will also be able to function to your optimum level and fulfil your creative instincts. Minor health issues will keep troubling you on and off, which makes it important for you to do yoga or meditation regularly to strengthen your immunity. Beware of accidental injuries.
Love And Relationships
On the personal front, especially for married couples and those in a stable relationship, Ganesha foresees a favourable year ahead. Your beloved shall give you lots of love and attention. Around April-May, you shall be able to enjoy your domestic life to the hilt. You shall have both the time and money to take a break from your work and go on a short outstation trip. Such a vacation is bound to bring you closer to each other. If you are on the lookout for that special someone, the planetary transits are likely to help you this year, except for the fact that around March, you may be a little confused for some reason or the other about whether to commit to a particular relationship. Ganesha advises you to relax, take your time to weigh all the pros and cons and make a sound judgement as to whether you are cut out for each other or not. At times, during the year you may feel that family members and friends are being too demanding; tackle them with tact.
Be Careful!
:: On the health front, there may be some concerns, caused mainly by burn-out, because of working too hard and for long hours.
:: You may feel that things are too dull, and may feel frustrated. In your anger and frustration about your own situation, do not end up getting jealous of others, says Ganesha.
:: Dwindling finances may keep you tense. Do keep a tab on your expenditure.
:: Don’t try to force your point; draw a line between discussion and argument.
Virgo (The Virgin)
(23rd August to 22nd September)
 Saturn being in a Square aspect with your Sign will force you to keep a low profile in 2015, foretells Ganesha. You may prefer seclusion, and will cut down your interaction with people to the bare minimum. You would do well, though, to mind your words, and be very careful not to say things which are likely to hurt the sentiments of other people. On the professional front, you will have to learn new skills or adapt to new technologies to stay relevant in your industry. Your workload shall keep increasing, and you may not have much time for your domestic life. On the financial front, on the whole, you are likely to be comfortable this year despite the fact that your expenses will increase, because money, too, is likely to flow in from unexpected sources. The fact that you will not be able to save any money, though, may gnaw at your conscience and you may feel guilty at having spent too much on totally unnecessary things. Your health will be fine for the most part, except that elderly people will have to be careful about seasonal changes.
Love and Relationships
With Jupiter transiting in a retrograde mode in the 12th House from your Sign, things are likely to fluctuate in the extremes on the romantic front. You shall be indecisive, and unable to make any commitments. But in the second half of the year things will improve remarkably, and you are likely to find the person of your dreams, which possibly could be someone you knew as a child. Meeting after such a long gap, you shall develop romantic feelings with the person, and may even decide to take it the full distance by tying the knot. During the month of August, though, some of you may experience a lack of mutual trust, which may give rise to discords in your relationship, but if you be mature and give your beloved enough freedom, the wrinkles will soon get ironed out. The period between April and June is the most auspicious if you are looking forward to getting married. If you are already married, you will greatly benefit from taking a small vacation together.
Be Careful!
:: Some unforeseen expenses are on the cards.
:: The fact that you will be unable to save any money may give you a cause for worry.
:: Avoid getting into arguments or any such situation where you might end up saying things which may hurt others.
:: The transiting Saturn may adversely affect your domestic life. Take care!
Libra (The Scales)
(23rd September to 22nd October)
Ganesha predicts that the transit of Rahu through your Sign for mostly the whole year is going to make you very self-confident and assertive. You shall not let anyone take you for granted. People who had been looking down on you as being a weak and incompetent person, will be forced to change their views. However, at the same time Ganesha advises you not to become too arrogant, or else things may backfire on you. From around April, you shall come across new opportunities which will bring about positive changes in your life. However, take appropriate action only when the opportunities present themselves; until then just keep working sincerely, and as far as possible try to take on extra responsibilities, as in the long run it will only benefit you professionally. Your financial situation is likely to cause some anxiety. Although the monetary inflow will be satisfactory, your expenses are likely to rise steeply, and you may not be able to save, so try to cut out all unnecessary expenses.
Love and Relationships
On the romantic front, you may have to be a bit patient if you are looking to get into a relationship with someone you have been secretly admiring, as the auspicious period for it will only come around in the last quarter of the year. If you are already married or in a committed relationship, Ganesha advises you to be extremely careful around the month of August, as there are chances of your relationship developing a rift. However, if you maintain your cool and tackle all misunderstandings with maturity, things will smoothen out in due course of time. Around mid-September, you will greatly benefit from going out on an outstation trip with your beloved. Singles who are searching for their ideal soulmate are likely to be in luck this year. The chances of meeting an old friend from childhood and forming a romantic bond are quite strong.
Be Careful!
:: Despite cooperating with everyone, you may feel that you are not making any progress. This may make you a bit aggressive. But, you will also realise that you cannot be taken for granted any more.
:: Be patient, maintain a cool temper and concentrate on your work. Be soft-spoken, take the initiative at your workplace, and you will make encouraging progress.
:: Ganesha also advises you to carefully consider all the pros and cons, before you decide to change your job.
:: Don’t jump to the conclusion that things will come easily.
:: Your relationship with your beloved is likely to go through some rough time. Be tactful.
Scorpio (The Scorpion)
(23rd October to 22nd November)
 You may have a rather bland beginning to the new year owing to Jupiter’s retrograde transit through the 10th House from your Sign, which will get direct only after 9th April’15. It is only after this that you will find things taking a positive turn. You shall feel pumped up to achieve your goals, but you will tread cautiously. Your efforts will fetch you some good opportunities in the second half of the year. You shall get enough support from your life-partner and other near and dear ones. It will not, however, all be smooth sailing. You will have to face setbacks and several hurdles in your path, especially around February, but your inherent ability to fightback will see you through. You will not get daunted by any difficulties under any circumstances. There will be another phase of adversity around June-July, especially for businessmen. Ganesha advises you not to take any major decisions this year. However, the adversities will not be too severe, and will have almost no effect on your finances, on which front you shall be comfortable.
Love And Relationships
The transit of North Node may cause some discord in your personal life in the first half of year. There may be misunderstandings with your beloved one. The reason is probably the fact that you may be paying too much attention to your profession, at the cost you your domestic life. Under the circumstances, if you feel that your partner is taking decisions arbitrarily, without consulting you, Ganesha advises you not to blame him/her. Try to squeeze out more quality time to spend with your partner, and everything else shall fall in place by itself. During the latter half of the year, things, anyway, will improve, much to your relief. Your partner will shower you with love and affection; and, you will automatically reciprocate. After April, the year is going to be very favourable for singles. You will look for a long-term relationship, instead of running after temporary flings.
Be Careful!
:: In the initial stages of the year, you may face some complicated times and tangled issues, because your guiding star Jupiter will be in a retrograde mode, and therefore the intensity of its positive influence on your life may not be very strong.
:: Around mid-June till the end of July, some tricky situations may prevent you from giving your best.
:: Ganesha advises you to postpone taking any important decisions in the phases, when you feel things are too dense (messy).
:: Be careful of your diet, and avoid junk food, as far as possible.
Sagittarius (The Archer)
(23rd November to 21st December)
From pretty early in the year, you shall get lots of opportunities – in job, business, studies or travel. You shall taste success in whatever you do, which will give you great self-confidence, which in turn, will lead to more success. Possibly the only danger is the temptation to boast about your achievements, which Ganesha advises you to control, or else others may become resentful of your attitude. Jupiter, which first influences the Lord of the 2nd House, related to finances, and later, the 2nd House itself, suggests that your financial situation shall be good throughout the year. The professionals amongst you shall get heavy pay hikes, but businessmen may have to struggle to increase your clientèle. You may have to travel extensively in order to increase your customer base. There will be distractions but you shall overcome them easily. You will have to be careful about health issues, and take proper preventive measures if you anticipate certain minor issues such as allergies. Maintain a healthy life-style and exercise regularly to stay fit.
Love And Relationships
With the South Node (Ketu) transiting through the 5th House, related to love, intimate or long-term relationships will not be favoured. However, if you Ganesha advises you to postpone making a commitment in an ongoing non-committed relationship. If you are already going steady, there may be difficult times ahead. The Lord of the 5th House from your Sign, Mars may create troubles for you. You need to give more space to your partner. From mid June, though, you may expect better times, as the planet of love, Venus transits through Leo. Things will take a positive turn, but there will again be a dull phase, from around the end of July. It is only from around September that things will become stable in your relationships; then you may go ahead and make a commitment. Married couples will have to be very patient and accommodative to keep things at home hunky-dory.
Be Careful!
:: Since Saturn transits through your Sign for the better part of the year, Ganesha advises you not to brag about your achievements, and stay humble and down to earth all the time.
:: Businessmen may have to travel a lot to expand their clientèle and their turnover.
:: Although no major ailment is foreseen for you on the health front, there may be niggling minor issues, which will need to be taken care of, failing which they may worsen.
:: Do not avoid challenges at the workplace, and give your 100%.
Capricorn (The Goat)
(22nd December to 20th January)
With Saturn transiting in the 12th House from your Sign, you may get tired of the monotony of your work. Even more than that, you may feel discouraged at the tedious pace of progress. However, you shall not be short on motivation, so you shall continue working hard with an optimistic outlook. There will be all-round stability in your life. Besides, you shall be so absorbed with your routine work, that you may not have any time to spend on planning for future. But, Ganesha advises you to be alert about unexpected expenses, and if you work, then your rapport with your superiors. Try to comply with their instructions, and try your best to explain things politely, instead of defying authority figures’ orders openly, which will only hurt their ego, and spoil your mutual equation. In the second half of the year, the work pressure on you will decrease considerably. Take care of your health, all through the year, though.
Love and Relationships
Ganesha feels that in the year ahead, you shall be in no hurry to take your romantic relationships to the next level. You will not reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings to your sweetheart readily, but will take your own sweet time to judge, whether you are on the same wavelength or not. You will be guided more by your intellect than your emotions. You will be pragmatic, and true to yourself and your partner. In the latter half of the year, with the planets not quite supportive of love and romance, your relationship may not be very smooth. But, given the vast reserves of patience that you have, you shall overcome all hurdles. Married couples will experience ups and downs. You shall enjoy each other’s company, but at the same time you shall also have petty differences, which may really test the strength of your relationship. After September, though, the cosmos will favour romance, and positive events will make you happy.
Be Careful!
:: You might witness a sudden rise in your expenses, during the year, which may become a tough task to handle, if you fail to give proper attention to it.
:: You shall be less inclined to concentrate on domestic matters, because of your hectic schedule, but don’t ignore that aspect, says Ganesha, or you may be in trouble.
:: Maintain a fine balance between your work and life. Stay calm and tactful.
:: Your health may get affected adversely, if you do not take proper care.
Aquarius (The Water – Bearer)
(21st January to 18th February)
Saturn, the Lord of your Sign, shall transit through the 11th House, which is related to gains, from your Sign for most of the year, which indicates, says Ganesha, that you are likely to reap the benefits of your hard work this year. But you shall not rest on your laurels, you shall continue to work hard and strive for perfection in everything you do. Your professional prestige will thus remarkably increase. People may start crowding around you for guidance and tips. With the stars so much in your favour, Ganesha advises you to make the best of this phase, even if you don’t directly benefit financially. You shall surely gain in other intangible and unquantifiable ways. Businessman will be happy with the increase in turnover and profits. However, partnership businesses may not have such a smooth ride. With markets likely to fluctuate wildly, avoid hoarding, because if you stock too much and the prices drop, you will end up making heavy losses. Later in the year when work pressure reduces, you may indulge in some socialising.
Love and Relationships
Ganesha predicts that the upcoming year is going to be favourable for love and romance. There are myriad possibilities. You could meet someone new and form and romantic relationship, or a childhood friendship my develop further into a romantic bond, or someone whom you have been secretly admiring may pop the vital question, and Ganesha assures you that there is no harm in saying yes. In short, this year is auspicious to start a new romantic relationship. You shall be happy and amiable, and will be like an open book for anyone to read, more specially with that special one. All this is thanks to the planet of love and relationship, Venus, which transits favourably from June to around the end of September 2015, and will give a boost to your love aspirations. Married couples shall share a great rapport. Even those of you who feel your relationship has grown stale will experience a new intimacy and your bond is bound to grow stronger.
Be Careful!
:: In your bid to enhance your individuality, you may miss out on some lucrative opportunities, this year.
:: At work, you may face difficulties while meeting the desired deadlines, during the third quarter of 2015.
:: In business, you should keep an eye on the market fluctuations and consequently handle your inventory to prevent unexpected losses.
:: Finances and monetary matters may cause you some worry this year. Do keep an eye open for any financial lapses, says Ganesha.
Pisces (The Fish)
(19th February to 20th March)
 With Saturn transiting in the 10th House from your Sign, expect your workload and responsibilities to increase, which is going to put tremendous pressure on you. You will have to be very systematic in your attitude to work, and very sincere in its execution, or else you may lag behind and not be able to meet deadlines. Try to maintain a cordial relationship with the big shots of your company, as they may come in handy during stressful times. At home, things will not be too hunky dory. The transit of the South Node (Ketu) in the 2nd House, related to family and finances, from your Sign does not bode too well for you. There may be disharmony on the domestic front, and you shall make all efforts to resolve the disputes. There may be some embarrassing moments and you may be at your wits end about how to solve certain issues. Do not be negative under any circumstances, and accept the ground realities as they are. The transit of Rahu and Ketu may adversely affect your finances, so be careful and try to save for the future.
Love And Relationships
Ganesha predicts that on the romantic front, you are likely to be indecisive and impulsive, which will only harm your prospects, so you would be well advised to be cool and balanced. If you are single, you may find it extremely difficult to decide whether to take a particular relationship forward or not. And the worst part is that you will have so much work pressure that you will not have any time to even think of anything else. However, the planets indicate that this year is quite auspicious to form new relationships and strengthen existing ones. You will surely find the time to get intimate with your beloved, especially if you are married, which will improve your rapport and thus you will happy. April and May are the auspicious months if you are serious about getting married. However, if you are not ready to commit, you may experiment with your relationship from June to September and then decide whether you are cut out for each other.
Be Careful!
:: Your efforts at work may not be appreciated, leaving you confused and disappointed. Have patience.
:: Plan a proper work schedule, and implement it carefully and sincerely to ensure you stay ahead of struggles pockmarking your way in 2015.
:: Ketu is the transiting in the 2nd House from your Sign. This may adversely affect your family life and finances.
:: The transit of Rahu and Ketu shall also have a negative effect on your finances, and thus increase your problems. Manage your finances well.
:: Take a good care of your health.
Look out for the forecast for creative professionals tomorrow (Tuesday, January 6, 2015).
BG Verghese, veteran journalist and former editor of The Times of India, Hindustan Times and The Indian Express passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Bloomberg TV India and Autocar India will host the Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 nest week. The seventh edition of the awards will be presented by Reliance General Insurance and will be held in Mumbai on 9th January, 2015. The event will host distinguished corporate leaders and personalities, who will come together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.