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  • 2012 for Leo

    The year 2012 looks set to be another happy one for lions, especially till October. Post that as well, there won’t be much to worry, assures Ganesha. Expect your health and energy levels to peak, making it possible to do so much – all that your fertile imagination may have envisaged. Career success is more or less a surety this year, thanks to the optimistic planet of Jupiter. Your social stars will be brilliant. The success and good times will make you confident, and may spur you into taking financial risks. While being aggressive gives you an edge over others, and often tends to bring better gains, being impatient and hasty may lead you into making faulty decisions, cautions Ganesha. The same goes for your love life. It looks set to be tumultuous in the coming time. You may feel emotionally drained or ready to explode. Slow down and first assess what’s damaging your relationship or domestic bliss. The reason may be a third party altogether! You may feel overburdened with responsibilities, but you need to recognize that there are no free lunches in this world, points out Ganesha.

     

    Home and Family Life

    Possibility of random differences and conflicts arising on the domestic front is high, foretells Ganesha. Home and family have been troublesome areas for your sign for a few years now. Ganesha assures that while you shall be able to handle most of these problems, there may be one or two particular problems, which may turn out to be too complex to deal with. Your beloved may also have a tough time adjusting with your immediate family or family responsibilities. On the other hand, your own family may pose troubles on the same (or some other) account. Heated arguments, family issues and misunderstandings may disturb your peace of mind. It is advisable that you address such situations with immediate effect, and try your best to mend fences before it gets too late.

     

    Love Life

    Your House of love – the 7th House – has been very strong and as a result, your love life looks set to have been a joyful, even if slightly tumultuous, ride in the past few years. This trend may change this year, as a few short-term planets will move into the 7th House, causing some temporary shifts in your love life. Post this phase, your 7th House may also remain empty for some duration. A few short-term planets will move into the House, but, again, for brief durations. This implies that your love life may remain stagnant for the most part of the year. Uranus, your love planet, will spend the year mostly in a square aspect to Pluto. Such a planetary position has the capability to produce fiery results – all of which may not be negative. If you are single, don’t make any hasty decisions, advises Ganesha.

     

    Health

    Your cards indicate that you will be in good shape all through the year. Uranus has been in a favourable aspect with your sign, and this year on February 3 Neptune, too, shall recede from a stressful aspect in your sign. Moreover, your 6th House, the House of health is going to be occupied by favourable planets. Hence, as far as your health is concerned, 2012 shall bear many positive results. However, post October 5, when your health planet Saturn will enter the sign of Scorpio, you will have to be extra careful about your health and energy levels. In case of an illness, try alternative healing therapies rather than following the beaten track, advises Ganesha.

     

    Career and Finance

    You will look to enhance your financial independence and wealth in the year 2012, predicts Ganesha. This drive may make you more fearless, and you may take risks in order to fulfil your ambitions. However, Ganesha advises you to be careful in this regard. All your strategies may not give you expected results. Failure teaches the most important lessons of life, they say. You will make mistakes, but will be quick to learn from them. This and a strict vigil can help you inch closer to success. On the career front, you are likely to excel. Expect promotions, increments and a rise in status. You may also come across some wonderful career opportunities during the year. Give some thought to each of these opportunities, even if you are not looking for a change immediately, advises Ganesha.

     

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  • 2012 for Virgo

    There may have been additions to your life in terms of marriage or subtractions from it in terms of a relationship break-up in the last few years. Challenges were here, there and everywhere for your zodiac sign. The changes lined up for the year 2012 will bring you much-needed respite. Finance, work, health, higher education, foreign travel, career and personal transformation will be in focus this year. You will be conscious about your physical fitness, but don’t over exert yourself, advises Ganesha. Health is still delicate, due to Jupiter’s unfavourable aspect. The same aspect shall be fruitful for your career, though. Your financial position may not be very encouraging. However as the year progresses, expect things to change for the better. Never forget the lessons you’ve learnt in the past; times are changing, and for good. Your love life may continue to go through a testing phase. Look at the positives; the downtime will allow you to assess your needs and mistakes, says Ganesha.

     

    Home and Domestic Life

    Your home and family circumstances must have eased since 2008 when Pluto exited Sagittarius, but for 15 years prior to that things would have been rather depressing, says Ganesha. However, 2012 will be bright and cheerful, but it will not be too eventful. No major changes are foreseen, least of all shifting to another home. You are free to do so if you choose to, but in all likelihood, you won’t be keen on it. Being a stability-loving sign, you shall be more than happy with the status quo. However, the lunar eclipse on June 4 may cause you some temporary stress, bringing to the fore the residue of lingering resentments. This will actually help you in making the final corrections and adjustments in your domestic life, and, thankfully, they will be nowhere near as harsh or distressing as they were before 2008. Your family planet, Jupiter, will remain in Taurus till 11th June, 2012, and this indicates stability which you would rather not disturb, as you have been through too much turbulence already. Jupiter in your 9th House indicates an inclination towards religion, spirituality and advanced studies. Family support also will be more forthcoming, assures Ganesha.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Uranus exited your 7th House last year, and as a result, your love life is likely to have become more peaceful. You will be more relaxed, and the aftermath of a strong relationship jolt will, finally and duly, be fading this year. This calmness may appear to be rather strange to you, maybe even dull, but you’ll happily accept it after all these years of turmoil. One thing is sure, that the whole feel will be quite soothing, assures Ganesha. There will be a definite sense of stability and security, so refreshing after instability. In a significant move, Neptune enters your 7th House, which is its own sign and House, a powerful situation for you to be in. It portends very well for love, says Ganesha. A satisfying love life is on the cards now. Lofty as your love ideals are, the presence of Neptune will elevate them even more in the year 2012. Creative interests shall also get a boost in this period, thanks to this aspect. You are also likely to meet dancers, artists, poets, astrologers, etc.

     

    Health

    You have always given utmost importance to your health, and your approach to it has largely been shaped by the presence of Neptune in your 6th House for the last 14 years. You will also realise that love and affection have a direct impact on your well-being, says Ganesha. You may also have explored various spiritual dimensions of healing. However, in 2012 you may not be very mindful of your health, certainly not as careful as before. More so, because Neptune is preparing to leave your 6th House. Nothing to worry, though! This just means that health shall no longer remain at the top of your priority list, and Ganesha sees no great harm in this. If your health is perfectly fine, you may not need an exclusive focus on it. You can concentrate your energies in other areas. Find a hobby, nurture a passion and give some food to your grey cells – after all mental well-being is as important.

     

    Career and Finance

    Your monetary situation has not been very encouraging for the past two years, and there seems no respite in sight, at least for the better part of 2012. However, times are improving with each day, and the nightmare is, more or less, over. You may now be reorganizing your finances, which was actually badly needed, says Ganesha. In 2012, you will need to put on your thinking cap and meticulously plan out your expenses and savings. You have been doing a lot of financial planning during the last two years, but it was more about financial management than actual cash inflow and bank balance. The planetary positions, this year, shall be helping you take better control over your finances. You will now spend money more judiciously, as your parameters of ‘necessity’ may have undergone a change, for good. You will also be able to differentiate between ‘desire’ and ‘need’, and act accordingly. Thus, all in all, Ganesha sees you becoming wiser about money matters.

     

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  • 2012 for Aries

    The overall theme will be of ‘change’. The more ready you will be for it, the better, says Ganesha. Expect things to pick up gradually as the year 2012 progresses. As always, personal freedom will be important to you. But this year, activities related to social welfare, sensual pleasures and communications will come to the fore too. Focus on letting go of the past, getting a strong hold over your finances and sprucing up your act in the personal domain. Physical exercise will, as always, hold a place of pride in your schedule. Remaining active will also help you attain a better life. You may also be travelling a lot in 2012. Post October 2012, once Saturn moves out of Libra, your life will become easier and more comfortable. Matters related to your health, profession and prosperity will get a boost. In the domain of love, disappointments and setbacks may have been the order of the day, especially last year. Things may improve, but be careful before investing your trust and emotions in any casual relationship this year. Ganesha advises you to remain calm and positive. Use any alone time to augment your earning capacity.

     

    Home and Family Life

    Travelling and globetrotting may make you spend a considerable amount of time away from family and home. However, good news is that you may be able to sort out some long-standing family issues this year. Be ready to accept responsibilities, as this will help you avoid problems on the domestic front. Brace up for some changes too, which will, in all likelihood, bear positive long-term results. Uranus in your 1st House may also make you quite restless. Tame the extra energy by being positive and investing some time in your hobbies and tasks allotted by your loved ones. Look to make the best use of the two lunar eclipses in 2012 – 4th June 2012 and 28th November 2012, as Moon will help you sort home matters this year. You will also be motivated to sort out long-standing conflicts and misunderstandings in the family with this trend.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Saturn, the disciplinarian, has been in your 7th House for quite some time now. This shall continue to be the case till October 2012. Your love life may continue to remain dull, and your eternal quest for freedom may affect your intimate relations. However, you can mend broken hearts by expressing your emotions, and putting in more efforts to revive a stale relationship. Delay important decisions, especially if they are related to a relationship, a new affair or marriage. Single rams may get attracted to somebody older and more influential, and their relationship could be a sort of career move. Whatever it may be, Ganesha advises you to take your time in these matters. On the social front though, things may seriously hot up; casual friendships, flings etc are possible

     

    Health

    The planetary positions suggest that throughout the year ahead, especially from January to June, you will be focused on your physical fitness and overall health. An exercise regime and other activities will help you remain in good shape and will help you enhance your appearance and self-esteem. Although you may be trying hard to maintain your health, your energy and enthusiasm level may take a beating, mostly owing to stress, overwork and relationship issues. Take it easy, advises Ganesha. And, avoid shoving the issues under the carpet. Face them, and you will feel much relaxed. Avoid unnecessary risks in sports and games.

     

    Career and Finance

    A substantial increase in the value of your assets is likely this year. Jupiter will be in your money House until 11th June 2012. By then, you will have achieved a lot of your financial goals, foretells Ganesha. You need to be clear about what money means to you, and how you want to get it. This is because Jupiter, the planet of philosophy and religion, is associated with wealth this year. Therefore you should have your own philosophy about financial matters in order not to make mistakes. If what you think and perceive is not right, it may negatively affect your ability to earn. Ganesha also advises you to sort out your love-related issues, as this aspect of your life tends to greatly affect your ability to earn. The more stable you are in your personal and love life, the more stable your financial status will be.

     

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  • [LOOKBACK 2011] People movements: some surprising, some not-so

    By Ritu Midha

     

    People movement is a way of life for any organisation, more so when it happens in the advertising and media industry.

     

    Here are some leading movements of 2011, a few of these even making one’s eyes pop with disbelief

     

    Ashvini Yardi:

    Ashvini Yardi, who seemed to be doing everything right at Colors as Head of Programming quit the channel. This made many wonder what next for Colors shows? Ms Yardi, meanwhile, continues to work with Viacom 18 and would work on film projects.

     

    Bharat Kapadia:

    Bharat Kapadia quit Lokmat as Director in July 2011, and started two ventures of his own. One of them a marketing consultancy firm called ideas@bharatKapadia, and the other a technology solutions company: Whatuwant Solutions.

     

    Bobby Pawar:

    Mother of all surprises! Mudra bagged awards by the dozen last awards season, and credit for the same, to a large extent, goes to the creative genius. He joins JWT India as Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner India. Would the JWT awards tally increase in coming years, courtesy Mr Pawar holding the reins of creative at the agency? We vote in favour – what say you?

     

    CVL Srinivas:

    CVL Srinivas was the first big movement of the year 2011, moving to Starcom MediaVest as MD, LiquidThread, APAC & Chairman, Starcom MediaVest Group, India. Mr Srinivas moved from Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd, where he was the Director – Private Treaties.

     

    Divya Gupta:

    One had almost thought that the lady with a razor sharp mind had left advertising for good. But she proved us wrong. She joined Dentsu, as the CEO of media business. She returns to advertising and media after a gap of six years, how much a difference her presence would make to Dentsu India, we would learn shortly, as she believes in driving in top gear.

     

    Divya Radhakrishnan:

    Her quitting TME as President in January 2011was another big news earlier in the year. Ms Radhakrishan recently launched Helios Media Pvt Ltd which would offer outsourcing services to the broadcasting industry in the sales, marketing, research and traffic management.

     

    G Krishnan:

    The phones never stopped ringing the day G Krishnan quit TV Today. After 16 years with the organisation, he was the face of the organisation and rightfully so, considering his contribution to it. Future plans of the former Executive Director & CEO, TV Today Network Ltd are still under wraps.

     

    Haresh Chawla:

    Haresh Chawla, a name synonymous with Network18, decided to move on in November. Currently the Group CEO of the organisation, he has been with the organisation for 11 years and guided its growth from a single television channel, CNBC-TV 18 to a media conglomerate with diversified interests and revenues of Rs2,500 crore in FY 2011. All eyes are now on Mr Chawla’s next destination, while he is busy handing over the responsibilities.

     

    Joy Chakraborthy:

    Joy Chakraborthy quit Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) as Executive Director, Revenue & Niche Channels in October-end and had people guessing where he was headed, but not for long. He joined TV Today Network as CEO on December 1, 2011. How far Mr Chakraborthy fits into Krishnan’s boots, only 2012 will tell.

     

    Raj Nayak:

    This one left people gawking too! Bosses at Viacom 18, of course, remembered the magic Mr Nayak had created at Star TV, and expect him to pull a similar rabbit out of his hat yet once again. Would 2012 see Colors moving up to be the numero uno yet once again? We would have to wait and watch.

     

    Rajesh Jejurikar:

    Rajesh Jejurikar announced his movement from Mahindra & Mahindra to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd as president in November. It will be interesting to see how he deploys his learnings as the president of automotive division, M&M at Zee.

     

    Rajiv Agarwal:

    One of the most acclaimed names in Indian advertising, returned to what he knows best – advertising in February 2011. After a seven years hiatus, he relaunched Nexus Equity in partnership with Arun Kale, his former partner.

     

    Rohit Ohri:

    He was Senior VP and Managing Partner role at JWT before he moved to Dentsu India Group as executive Chairman in June 2011. Many in the industry are of the view that Mr Ohri’s appointment was an excellent move on Dentsu’s part.

     

    Sameer Nair:

    When he quit Turner General Entertainment Networks in May 2011, it was, indeed, big news. However, with the organisation all set to fully integrate Imagine operations into Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, many expected this to happen.

     

    Seema Mohapatra (November 2011):

    No one really expected Seema Mohapatra to move after a dozen-and-a-half years stint with BBC Worldwide. At the time of calling it a day at the organisation, she was the Regional Director, South Asia BBC Worldwide and headed BBC Advertising, ad sales company of BBC Worldwide for the region.

     

    Shreejit Mishra:

    The biggie from Hindustan Unilevel was appointed as the CEO, BCCL in May 2011. Yet another example of media companies trying to make the most of learnings in FMCGs.

     

    Suman Srivastava:

    The ace adman moved on from the position of CEO, Euro RSG in January 2011, to be the Founder & Innovation Artist at Marketing Unplugged.

     

  • [LOOKBACK 2011] Middle India on overdrive

    By A Correspondent

     

    While metros and mini metros are the flavour of the season for marketers on one side, and rural on the other, it is Middle India that is growing the fastest as far as consumerism is concerned, as per the Middle India Gold Rush, a study released by Nielsen India in December 2011.

     

     

    To define Middle India, it comprises 400 towns of population between one to 10 lakh per town. Put together these towns have an approximate populace of 100 million.

     

    Interestingly, the study states that Middle India would benefit disproportionately from consumerism of middle class (classified as strivers – annual household income of Rs 500,000, and seekers – annual household income of at least Rs 200,000). The reason is simple, a large percentage of the middle class resides in Middle India.

     

    In these towns, the markets benefit from the fact that they are easier to penetrate than metros due to sparse competition, and also easier to penetrate than rural areas due to better infrastructure.

     

    Nielsen tracks 81 FMCG categories, and in early 2011, 49 saw faster growth in Middle India. As per the study, Middle India is showing strong value growth and as per MAT May 2011, it has moved from 16.9 per cent to 20.1 per cent growth, while for metros, the growth has moved from 16.4 per cent to 19.1 per cent, and on All India level, from 18.5 per cent to 18.8 per cent.

     

    Middle India is growing at a much faster pace vis-a-vis all India. From the year 2002 to 2010, Middle India saw 3.5 times growth in FMCG sector, vis-a-vis 3.2 of All India. Per Capita FMCG consumption too is much higher in Middle India as compared to All India. In the year 2010, both stood at Rs2,800 and Rs1,200 respectively.

     

     

    FMCG players, obviously, are not oblivious to these growth numbers. Top FMCG players have added Rs35.8 billion from these 400 towns in the last two years. As of May 2011, FMCG per dealer off take increased to 14+ per cent in Middle India, up 2.7 points as compared to 1.5 points of metros.

     

     

    This, in turn, led to increase in number of FMCG stores in these 400 towns, at an average, 250 stores were added per town in the last three years. The total number of stores in these towns increased from 8,23,000 in June 2008 to 9,26,000 in May 2011.

     

    The growth story becomes even more interesting, if one looks at the subsection of 350 towns with population of 1 to 5 lakh. These towns are growing at over 20% and 56 of 81 FMCG categories outperformed All India growth rates.

     

    Marketers, thus, ignore Middle India at their own peril, because people residing there want to check out all the categories from potato chips to skin care and from shampoos to fragrances. They do not only want options in categories they have been using, but newer categories as well.

     

    Click here to download the complete report.

    http://nielsen.com/us/en/insights/reports-downloads/2011/managing-the-middle-india-gold-rush.html

  • 2012 for Aquarius

    The year 2012 is likely to mark a significant development on the personal as well as professional front for you. Home and family activities will come to the fore, and you will try your best to fulfil the demands of your loved ones. Some transformations are in store on this front, but they will be for the better, says Ganesha. For singles, chances are bleak for a committed relationship, but remain optimistic and don’t let a personal crisis affect your career. Barring a few glitches, the year 2012 looks set to be quite positive for you. Married ones may be planning a baby. Owing to a major move by Uranus, you may see your belief systems and preferences getting altered, though. Your creativity will peak, and your skills and true potential shall find an outlet. Now, that’s going to be very satisfying! However, be cautious while signing any legal documents or getting into any deals, as a secret clause may lead to misunderstandings, warns Ganesha. Communications, new-age technology and gadgetry will hold your attention like nothing else does. Do take time out to relax and de-stress, though.

     

    Home and Family Life

    Jupiter is transiting through your 4th House, the House of home, and the transit shall continue till June 11. This transit will augur winds of change, and they may begin with some tangible changes in form of either a new home, a refurbished one or an addition to the family unit by the way of marriage of birth. In 2012, Ganesha says, friendships will flourish, and there will be a good rapport between your friends and your family members. You are blessed to have some loyal and supportive friends who will help you achieve the goals you set for your family. The time is good for prosperity and family support too. Enjoy!

     

    Love and Social Life

    Expect no major changes to occur in your love life, as there are not going be any major cosmic pulls, pressures or even movements on this front. However, this does not mean that there will not be any romantic opportunities. In fact, casual link-ups and flings are likely, but refrain from reading too much into a casual relationship. And, if you see any potential, slow down and test the waters first, advises Ganesha. For those of you who are gearing up for marriage, the favourable phases during which you will be presented with many chances are from March 20 to March 31, July 22 to August 1, and September 6 to 14. However, make sure you choose the right person to be your life partner.

     

    Health

    Your 6th House of health is not strong, but you don’t have to worry about it as the long-term planets are favouring you. Ganesha advises you to regularly go for massages and relaxation therapies, so that you make your health even better. Allow rest for your ankles and calves, have a balanced diet and detox every once in a while. You need emotional harmony and a peaceful domestic life to feel completely healthy and well. This need can be attributed to the Moon, your health planet. So, keep your moods as positive as possible, because a negative mood can develop into distress/ depression, if you are not alert enough to nip it in the bud, says Ganesha.

     

    Career and Finance

    This year will mostly be a continuity of the trends that you witnessed last year. Your planet of finance, Neptune, which also happens to be the most spiritual of all planets, will exert even more influence on all your activities and decisions, especially as it will be in its own sign and House. You depend heavily on your instincts in financial matters. Not that your intuition leads you in the wrong direction, but it’s advisable that you back your insights with some real research, advises Ganesha. Scrutinize the fine print with a magnifying glass before committing yourself to any monetary deal.

     

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  • 2012 for Scorpio

    The trends of last year continue this year for Scorpio, but with additional focus and augmented aspirations. Professional demands take up much of your time, and rightfully so, as everything else looks quite sorted. Although on the financial front, things remain largely unchanged, there are chances of profitable partnerships or lucrative ventures. Change is the keyword, even at work. Socialising, communications, information technology, spirituality and intellectual activities will take up your time and interest. Attending parties and rubbing shoulders with the high and mighty may become a part of your routine this year. Your love life looks scintillating for the major part of the year. However, don’t neglect your family amidst all the buzz. Your relationships and attitudes towards your domestic life look set to undergo major changes this year. Be accountable for your responsibilities, and it in turn shall help you avoid conflicts and arguments, says Ganesha. Stress may adversely affect your health, especially post October 2012. Take care while driving and performing mundane tasks around the house.

     

    Highlights and Major Trends

    After having stayed for many years in your 4th House of home and family, Neptune now exits Aquarius and enters your 5th House of Pisces. Here, too, Neptune will be anchored for many more years. Ganesha says this shows that your personal interests too are now becoming more elevated, and you are leaning more and more towards all things spiritual. You will prefer to spend your leisure time in spiritual pursuits rather than watching films or engaging in other worldly entertainment activities. The influence will rub off on children too. The trends of last year continue this year as far as your love and family life are concerned. Many of you married or got involved in long-term love affairs last year, and there will be no change on this front till June 11. Also, you seem to be more sexually driven, which is a good thing for your sign, as you need a constant creative outlet. The ruling planet of your horoscope, Pluto, has been camping in your 3rd House of communication since 2008 and will stay there for many more years. This indicates that communications and intellectual activities will dominate your life. You will broaden your horizons of knowledge. Throughout the year, Pluto will be in a square aspect with the tumultuous Uranus, so you will have to drive carefully and avoid risky ventures. Saturn too has been present in your 12th House of spirituality for the last two years, and will stay there for almost the whole of this year.

     

    Home and Domestic Life

    Unlike in recent years, your 4th House of home and family is less powerful this year. Neptune moves out of this House on February 3 and enters your 5th House where it will stay for many years. Moreover, last year, your family planet Uranus entered Aries, your House of health. All these transits indicate that this is a tumultuous year for family life. Relationships and attitudes will undergo major changes this year. You will be more mindful of the health of your family than your own, especially of an elderly member of the family. In recent years, your home has been a sort of an entertainment centre, but now you turn it into more of a health centre. You will buy and set up health and exercise equipment in your home, while removing all such equipment that may be hazardous to health, for example toxic paint or furniture with sharp edges. Ganesha says there will be opportunities to shift home in June and July, but many of you, especially those who shifted in recent years, will prefer to stay where you are.

     

    Love and Social Life

    This year, just like last year, at least till June 11, is very favourable for love. Marriages, or relationships that are equally intimate, are strongly indicated by Jupiter which is in your 7th House. If they didn’t materialise last year, they are likely to happen this year. At any rate, says Ganesha, you will certainly have a very active social life, what with you throwing and attending parties, making friends with the high and mighty and getting invited to the best dos in town. Paint the town red, but be careful of yourself and your energy, warns Ganesha. What’s more, most of the people with whom you are socialising will be the ones with whom you work – business partners, associates, colleagues. Your love life and financial life are intricately woven together. And this is a good thing for you, this year, confirms Ganesha. Not just your friends, but even your spouse is getting richer now, and you will have all the support that they or their wealth can offer.

     

    Health

    Even though there are no problems on the health front – in fact, for most of you health this year is much better than last year – you are focused on your 6th House of health because of your eagerness  not only to maintain and improve your health but also to prevent health problems in future. Neptune transits from a stressful to a harmonious aspect for you on February 3, while Jupiter will be in a stressful aspect till June 11, after which it will drift away. Ganesha warns that you may expect Saturn to kick off a long-term stressful aspect when it enters your sign on October 5. You are experimenting a lot in matters of health, which is perhaps because of the presence of Uranus in your 6th House, where it will stay put for many more years. You will prefer to go in for alternative medicine therapies, rather than traditional methods, and by trial and error you will begin to learn to observe the reactions of your body to various techniques, whether it is reiki or acupressure or reflexology. Ganesha says the point to remember here is that you are beginning to realise that what suits someone else may not necessarily suit you, and the other way round.

     

    Career and Finance

    Your financial House is not too powerful this year, so financial matters will remain more or less in limbo, ie there will not be many changes this year. The planetary dynamics are not exerting any pulls and pressures, except for a lunar eclipse on June 4th which will cause minor tweaking in your financial matters. Jupiter, your financial planet, moved into your 7th House in June last year, and will stay there till June 11 this year. Ganesha says that for singles this move indicates a marriage with someone rich, while for those who are married, it indicates that there will be financial support forthcoming from the spouse. This transit could also indicate a profitable partnership, or some lucrative venture. Friends too will support you not only financially, but also by opening up new opportunities for you. Way to go!

     

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  • 2012 for Pisces

    Unlike your usual self, you will be filled with a desire to express yourself in the year 2012. Your confidence will improve, and you will look to broaden your vistas. And, about time too, says Ganesha! The results of this change in your outlook and attitude will be very visible – your social esteem will improve. A spiritual way of life has always enchanted you, and it will be the same now too! Yet, practicality is the call of the day. Your relationships and friendships may have been tested in the last few months. This year, you will need to come to terms with it all, and being realistic will come in handy, indicates Ganesha. Your financial situation may be swinging wildly in 2012. Although the year may have a fair share of challenges, you’ll handle it gracefully You may also be looking forward to occasions and celebrations to bring your family members closer. Bumping into a ‘special one’ at such an event is also a possibility. On the career front, this is a year full of possibilities. Health-wise the year looks benign, yet be careful of seemingly little health troubles.

     

    Home and Domestic Life

    Venus enters your 4th House on April 3, and stays there for the unusually lengthy period of four months, while Jupiter enters this House on June 11. Both are good omens for you, says Ganesha. Expect happiness and a buzz of activity on the home and family front. However, there are two challenges this year in the form of two eclipses in this House. But, if you concentrate all your positive energies and focus on this area, you will find the necessary determination to overcome any challenges cosmos may hurl at you, assures Ganesha. There are chances of setting up a little office at home, thanks to your career planet Jupiter and its entry to your House of domestic affairs. You may also look to expand one, if you already have it. And you may also look to promote your career with a little help from home. There could also be new career opportunities coming your way through family connections.

     

    Love Life

    Your 7th House of love and marriage has been occupied by Mars since a long time. As a general rule, this aspect is not propitious for love and matters of the heart. As result, your relationships may go through some trials and tribulations, says Ganesha. Conflicts of ego are also possible, but it will be best to steer clear of them – for your good. If your love bonds are strong enough, they will manage to weather the storms, assures Ganesha. If you are single, you will be more aggressive, more proactive than ever in love. Decisions about committing to a serious relationship may not be well thought of, though, so take care and shun your rose-tinted glasses for some time. Your love planet is Mercury, and this swift-moving planet goes retrograde three times in a year. These three phases during 2012 – March 12 to April 5, July 15 to August 7, and November 6 to November 25 – will not be not favourable for getting involved into/ starting a long-term relationship. You will need to patiently see off these three phases, says Ganesha.

     

    Health

    Your health is good this year, but Ganesha warns you to beware of accidents. As already said, all long-term planets will be in either a harmonious or a neutral aspect with your sign till June 11. In fact, your 6th House of health is empty, and you may not need to worry on account of planets, this year. However, don’t let any of this make you complacent. Jupiter’s mildly stressful aspect beginning June 11 should not be very bothersome, though. It is, rather, Mars in Virgo from the beginning of the year to July 3 that should cause you more concern on the health front. During this period there is a danger of accidents. You have a healthy but sensitive body, and with Neptune entering your 1st House, it may become even more sensitive. You will find yourself inclining towards spirituality, and you may consequently feel motivated to make appropriate changes to your diet and lifestyle.

     

    Career and Finance

    From a cosmic point of view, says Ganesha, you are being given financial independence, but it is also likely to heavily disturb the established status quo. As you are led towards financial freedom, many old patterns of thinking and working, and attachments to material things will have to be either abandoned or totally overhauled. You are still in only the second year of the seven-year-long influence of Uranus in your charts, and it is only after this phase is completed that you will be able to achieve and experience true financial freedom. So, carry on, unrelentingly, and your efforts shall be paid off. There are chances that your swinging fortunes may frustrate you, tire you or may even depress you – don’t accept defeat yet, for many of the changes happening now may have long-term implications on your financial future, and for good, says Ganesha!

     

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  • 2012 for Capricorn

    Energetic and enthusiastic, you begin the year on a positive note. Although your health may still continue to be your biggest concern, expect your energy and determination levels to go up. You have always enjoyed your work, and shall do so even more in 2012. And, this gets better by mid-October! You will excel in your work, and will reap rich rewards. Switching jobs for better prospects, relocation and buying a new home is on the cards, too. You may spend a fortune doing up your new home and buying the latest gadgets. But be careful about your finances, as your income is likely to fluctuate. On the relationship front, couples will enjoy marital bliss, while singles have romantic dates and dinners lined-up. All in all a rewarding year for goats is in store, assures Ganesha. Yet, if you are still feeling empty and confused, remember that emotional disharmony is the main reason why prayers are not answered. If you don’t seem to be deriving any benefit from your spiritual practices, the fault is not with the Divine, but maybe is within you, points Ganesha. So, get up and get hold of your life!

     

    Home and Domestic Life

    For the next six years your 4th House will be a House of power, and may cause you much confusion and distress, so Ganesha advises you to brace for the challenge. And, also start ‘relaxing’ as and when possible. You may not have ‘real problems’, but given the sheer momentum of movement and chaos of the things around you, you may start imagining them, points Ganesha. And, since yours is a stable, earth sign, you would obviously not like so much change and movement. Uranus in the 4th House also suggests a variety of things, most important of them being nagged by a constant desire to shift homes, places, jobs, cities even. This year, quite contrary to your usual nature, you may throw all the rule books out of the window, when it comes to your personal and domestic life.

     

    Love Life

    This year, Ganesha gives you a stable love relationship, and that is not a small thing. So, enjoy! There may not be much change in your marital or single status in 2012, as your 7th House of love and marriage is not a house of power. All in all the status quo will be maintained – marriages will run smoothly, while singles, most likely, shall remain single. The largely unoccupied 7th House in your chart shall give you a lot of leeway in this area, though. That is, a lot depends on what you want, and how you want the things to go. So, if your desire to marry is strong enough, you may probably end up marrying your chosen one. However, as a general rule such a strong desire is unlikely during the current planetary aspects. Though marriage is not on the cards for you, singles will enjoy dating and romantic encounters.

     

    Health Graph

    There are three long-term planets in a stressful aspect with your sign in 2012. This is an improvement from last year when there were four, though this is little consolation. Health will continue to be a cause for concern for you. But, as the year progresses these concerns will reduce, especially when Saturn drifts away on October 5 from its stressful aspect with your sign. From April 3 onwards itself, though, your 6th House, the House of health, is getting strong. It means that you are likely to be paying more attention to your health. You will also need to conserve your energy and vitality during the year. If there is work that you can delegate, by all means, do it.  However, last year was tougher for you on account of health, so if you made it through 2011 without any major glitch, you will probably coast through 2012 with considerable ease. But that should not give you any reason to loosen up in this department. Pluto is in your own sign which indicates that a detox program will benefit you.

     

    Career and Finance

    This is a volatile year as far as your finances are concerned. Uranus is your financial planet, and it spends the whole year in a square aspect with Pluto. Ganesha says you can expect major changes this year. There is a divine cleansing going on in your financial life, as in, many erroneous decisions that you made in the past – like wrong planning and bad execution – are now being uncovered so that you can set them right. Avoid lending money to friends and relatives. You may also spend considerably in home improvement projects, and a definite emphasis is on increasing your standard of living. Besides, you will also come across opportunities to work from home and earn money, or you could profit from family connections. Despite such myriad interests, your actual earnings may fluctuate wildly this year. They may either be too much or too little, making a rather inconsistent pattern. This is a very new thing for you steady goats, but take it easy, as this too shall pass, says Ganesha. The good thing is that, this year, at least, you are more at ease, in tune, with your job or business, unlike last year, when you were very uncomfortable about it.

     

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  • 2012 for Libra

    You will practically heave a sigh of relief as the year 2011 wraps up, says Ganesha. The year 2012 will be all about changes – for good! Your personal, social, financial and spiritual life is likely to undergo a transition. The storms of the past may not be over, but they definitely will abate. It’s time for re-evaluations and second chances, and that includes a relationship that you may have thought as irreparable. Ups and downs in your personal and professional realms are possible, but aren’t they for everyone, exclaims Ganesha! Health will be fine, but there will be burdens, many of which would be self-invited. Stress and tension may be the rightful results of all the over-work! Look to de-stress using relaxation therapies. You may also plan to refurbish your home, which will help you take your mind off for some time. Unexpected expenses are likely to mount. And your love life may not improve dramatically, but it will, in its due course. For now, just hang on, and turn to divine help and spirituality, for a better tomorrow, says Ganesha!

     

    Home and Family Life

    Your home and domestic life is getting influenced by a variety of factors. In 2008, Pluto moved into your 4th House of family and home, and it’s going to be anchored there for many more years. It is, therefore, likely to impact your domestic life greatly, indicates Ganesha. Your relationships, emotions, and domestic life in general are going through a lot of changes. This year too, there are likely to be minor and major changes on your home front. Many negative aspects and shortcomings will be made manifest, but take it as a clue to become aware of these and take appropriate steps to purge yourself of their deleterious effects. It will not be easy, but the detoxification process is going to take place whether you like it or not. And, thus there is no point in resisting it; just let it happen, because it’s going to bring positive changes in its wake. Saturn, your family planet, is going to be in your own sign for the better part of 2012, making you devote more time to your domestic life.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Uranus moved into your 7th House in the year 2011, and shall stay put there for six more years. This indicates a lot of changes as far as your current relationships are concerned. Expect these changes to be a mixed bag – some good, some bad. The strength of your love and friendships both may be tested. If these relationships are deep-rooted, they will survive the storms, assures Ganesha. But superficial ones may not stand up to the test. By the time Uranus moves out of your 7th House, you will have realised who your good friends are, and who are/were merely fair-weather buddies. This aspect applies to not only your personal relationships but also to business partnerships. Ganesha will help you through all this, hence have faith and carry on, without being bitter or vindictive. However, marriage is not on the cards this year. In fact, you need to eschew it.

     

    Health

    The year 2012 looks definitely better on this front, affirms Ganesha. Your health is going to get better with each day, rather. But you may still not be able to breathe easy. Though things are getting better, you still need to be very careful about you health, and keep a safe distance from hazardous situations. Your 6th House of health, which was vacant last year, becomes strong after February 3rd, which indicates that you will take your health seriously, says Ganesha.

     

    Career and Finance

    Brace yourself for a rough ride in the year ahead, as far as your finances are concerned. This is because Uranus is aligned squarely with your financial planet, with which Saturn also is making an unfavourable aspect. However, Saturn’s aspect is not as powerful as last year, so you may get a few moments of respite. These two aspects indicate that you will have to work much harder than usual to achieve your financial targets, says Ganesha. There may also be many upheavals in your financial situation this year. Some of them could be bolts from the blue! And some, minor whiffs in comparison to others. By the end of the year, your whole outlook on finances will have undergone a change, not just how you earn and spend your money but even your financial strategies. But, then a lot also depends on financial conditions in the world around you. A word of consolation from Ganesha here: Be patient, and you may see sunshine financially, once the dust settles. Some disturbing financial dealings may set you back for some time, but eventually you will be able to see the real good come out of it.

     

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  • 2012 for Sagittarius

    Most of the long-term planets, with respect to the sign of Sagittarius, will remain scattered for a greater part of the year 2012. This indicates that, akin to the planets, your interests too will be scattered, even confused, indicates Ganesha. Remaining centred and concentrating on your main goals could be a task! The good thing is that your energy levels will be at an all-time high and barring a few seasonal illnesses, you will enjoy good health throughout the year. Your mind and heart may gravitate towards spiritualism like never before, more so since your family life may have been disturbed or vacuous. This shift, thanks to Neptune, may alter many of your previously held beliefs and attitudes. It may make you more sensitive and compassionate towards your family. Single archers may be soon changing their relationship status to ‘committed’. On the work front, you’ll excel, and may see a surge in your creativity. Job opportunities may arise from nowhere, hints Ganesha. Although financially, you are safe, you’ll need to manage your expenditure.

     

    Home and Family

    Your domestic life has been through plenty of upheavals due to Uranus’ presence in your 4th House. However, Uranus has moved out of the House and the circumstances have become less demanding. When Neptune enters your 4th House on February 3rd 2012 to stay anchored for the next 14 years, expect your attitudes and outlook to change greatly, foretells Ganesha. It’s not only you but also your family members who will visibly be calmer, and will feel inclined towards spiritualism. Neptune will also uncover all sorts of secrets, which may sometimes shock you, and may sometimes pleasantly surprise you. However, you will feel lighter and calmer at the end of it.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Venus’ unusually long transit indicates you will get into a serious, committed relationship. Moreover, when Jupiter will enter your 7th House on June 11th 2012, the romantic possibilities will be more potent. Your romantic endeavours are likely to be successful this year, predicts Ganesha. If you are unmarried, this year could bring you into contact with your life partner. This transit also indicates that you will function like a go-getter, take charge of your life and won’t wait for things to happen. You are determined to get what you want. Go, chase your dreams! Ganesha’s blessings are with you.

     

    Health

    Your health will not cause any concerns with Jupiter, your ruling planet, placed in your health House till June 11. As a result of this aspect, you will enjoy good health, and will most probably be focused on maintaining good health and fitness. However, don’t take your health for granted, especially from June 11 to July  2012. Your relationships and health are correlated as Venus is your health planet. So if you encounter any problems on the health front, Ganesha advises you to review your relationships first, so that you can identify the root causes and restore harmony.

     

    Career and Finance

    It is the right time to get rid of excess baggage, eliminate wasteful expenditure, throw out all the things that you don’t need any more, maybe invest surplus funds more profitably, or even realign your financial goals, says Ganesha. Pluto in your finance House indicates that there may be an inheritance coming your way. You may be all set to get an increase of revenue from your insurance and royalties. Ganesha throws in a word of caution here and says that you should manage your debts very carefully and wisely. Take loans only for constructive purposes, because borrowings which won’t generate revenue will surely become burdensome for you.

     

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