Tag: 2011

  • Mumbai completes 50% digitization target

    By A Correspondent

     

    A review by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has revealed that in Mumbai, 50 per cent of cable TV homes have already been installed with STBs. Mumbai has an estimated requirement of 34.85 lakh STBs, and so far 17.07 lakh STBs have been installed. The MSO-wise installation of STBs in Mumbai is:

     

    National level MSOs: Hathway – 6.16 lakh, Den – 1.40 lakh, Digicable – 2.57 lakh, IMCL – 4.77 lakh, WWIL – 50,000 Independent MSOs - 1.69 lakh.

     

    Mr Ashok Mansukhani, President, MSO Alliance and director with Hinduja-owned IndusInd Media & Communications (IMCL) said: “We are committed to complete the installation by the deadline. However, since there is no agreement with the broadcasters, it is acting as a hindrance.”

     

    In the absence of the agreement, the price of channels cannot be decided, and the same cannot be passed on to the local cable operators (LCOs). The LCOs then have a problem giving a clear price list to the customers.

     

    The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2011 has made it mandatory for switchover from the existing analogue Cable TV networks to Digital Addressable System (DAS) by December 2014, in the entire country in four phases. In the first phase, four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are to be covered by October 31.

     

    The Ministry has been coordinating with the stakeholders regarding the preparedness of the industry for digital switch-over. Installation of Set Top Boxes in cable TV homes is the most crucial precondition for digital switch over of cable television.

     

    The Ministry is holding fortnightly Task Force meetings with all the stakeholders to take constant stock of the progress and to chalk out the measures to address emerging concerns. So far 14 meetings have taken place. The meetings are held with National level and independent Multi-Systems Operators every 15 days to assess their preparedness in terms of head-end capacities to carry minimum 500 channels from January 1, 2012 and the progress of installation of Set Top Boxes in cable TV homes. They have also been advised to prepare micro plans for completion of the requisite task within the deadline and complete all the infrastructural preparations within time.

     

    Meanwhile, in order to enable the MSOs to up-load the data on the website of the Ministry, the Ministry has put in place a software and the website has been enabled for the purpose of real-time collection of data. The software will automatically generate analytical information based on the data uploaded, resulting in a clear view of the progress made. This will not only be useful for MSOs and other stakeholders but also for the Ministry, as it will infuse transparency in the system, and enable timely corrective action.

     

  • The Anchor: 11 noteworthy happenings of 2011

    By Tuhina Anand

     

    #1 The Dentsu deal. This was one of the earliest developments of 2011, creating a buzz when Sandeep Goyal made a fortune after selling his 26 percent stake in Dentsu India. Denstu Inc, the Japanese company which had a JV with Goyal’s Mogae Group became the sole owner. This development later saw some senior appointments like Rohit Ohri moving out of JWT to be the Executive Chairman of Dentsu Group India and much recently appointed Divya Gupta as the CEO of Dentsu Media.

     

    #2 World Cup comes home. India gave a stupendous show of its cricketing prowess when it lifted the World Cup. The series was a great opportunity for advertisers to get maximum eyeballs while ESPN Star Sports got the status of the official broadcaster of the series. Captain Cool, MSD walked away not just with the cup but also was given the title of the most influential Indian in Time’s list. Not to forget all the endorsement deals that the Indian team got post the win.

     

    #3 UTV-Disney deal. This was the mother of all deals when Walt Disney declared to buy stakes of UTV Software Communications. The deal is valued to be around Rs 2000 crore. Walt Disney already had a majority stake in UTV. The former will launch an offer to delist shares of the latter which will begin early next year.

     

    #4 Tough time for Kalaignar TV. The DMK run Kalaignar TV was in the news albeit for the wrong reasons. It got dragged in the 2G spectrum license episode and the brand took a further dip with its MD Sharad Kumar behind bars. This was one incident that Kalaignar would like to forget but its easier said than done especially because its taxpayers money that has been misused if the paper trail is proved correct.

     

    #5 Appointments and Dis-appointments. Ashish Bagga was elected President of The Indian Newspaper Society for the year 2011-Uday Shankar of Star India for was re-elected as the President of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) for his second term. Also Shashi Sinha of Lodestar was elected as the President of Ad Club Bombay. After being with TV Today Network for almost 16 years, G Krishnan, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director quit. Haresh Chawla, the CEO of Network18 Group too decided to call it a day. Meanwhile Raj Nayak filled in the place left vacant by Rajesh Kamat when he took over as the CEO for Colors.

     

    #6 Justice Katju’s policing. Press Council Chairman, Justice Markandeya Katju had earned the ire of media by constantly trying to police media and gag the freedom of press. His suggestions to bring media under strict government purview and his thoughts on objectionable content had many in media being vociferous in their protest.

     

    #7 Rise of independents. The year marked the rise of independents in the advertising agency business who did well and earned name purely on their talent be it Taproot India with their fabulous work on Airtel and Pepsi or Creativeland Asia winning applauds at international awards arena.

     

    #8 AdAsia in Delhi. Delhi became the place to be for the advertising folks from around Asia who gathered for AdAsia. It was in 2003 that AdAsia was held in India in Jaipur and it came back only in 2011. The lineup of speakers was enviable and the number of delegates impressive. Thus a stimulating conference for all present.

     

    #9 Omnicom stake in Mudra. The Omnicom Group that has been trying to gain greater foothold in India managed to do so by taking a majority stake in Mudra. Post this Mudra also made its first structural change where it would be known as DDB Mudra and have DDB, Mudra, and Mudra Max under its umbrella.

     

    #10 Bobby and JWT shake hands. Bobby Pawar declared his intention to move out of Mudra soon after the Omnicom deal, thus giving enough fodder to the media to speculate on. His next destination is JWT and promptly Colvyn Harris took the opportunity to set his agency in order and went appointing three NCDs and a CCO at the helm. They sure will have their hands full in the New Year.

     

    #11 Anna Hazare’s magic. Who would have thought that a septuagenarian clad in Gandhi topi would become the most recognized face of 2011 and maybe even scoring more than Salman Khan in his meteoric rise to popularity? Not to mention that his fasts and LokPal Bill has taken enough of newsprint and debates on TV and has become a trending topic on the social media.

  • 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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 Taurus

    Being health-conscious is not new for you, but this may become a passion now, indicates Ganesha. Your sincere attempts to maintain a healthy lifestyle will yield positive results, more than ever, in the year 2012! To help you further, stars will ease off all health-related issues in 2012. Finances, career, love, spirituality and social welfare are other areas that will remain in focus. This year also heralds a prosperous time for bulls, thanks to the optimistic planet Jupiter. Travel, family time, joyous occasions – the truly good things in life will be on offer! Cash inflow will be more than decent, and an inheritance may also be in the offing. You may even be able to arrange funds for your ambitious ventures. Splurging on attaining the luxuries of life is also on the cards. Do guard against over-spending and rash behaviour, though. Love life and family may become a cause of stress. And your inability to handle delicate situations tactfully may worsen the situation, warns Ganesha. Try and resolve conflicts, rather than adding fuel to them. Marrying in 2012 is not a good idea.

     

    Home and Family Life

    The stars suggest that there are going to be no major changes on the domestic front in the year 2012. Yet, even if things don’t take a turn for the better, they will not change for the worse either, assures Ganesha.  From May 6 to 14, your family planet, the Sun, will be travelling with Jupiter. This is a favourable aspect. You may look to renovate or expand your current home, or may also move to another home for good. The days between July 22 and August 22, and between September 6 and October 5 are favourable days for home and family matters. At the time of solar eclipses, though, some problems and misunderstandings may resurface in your personal life. Rein in your anger at the times of family disagreements or conflicts to steer clear of any major issues later.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Sometimes the weight of expectations in relationships becomes too much to bear, muses Ganesha. And it may pull you down this year. But then, there are no free lunches in this world. Each relationship comes with its perks and demands. Face the responsibilities with courage, and if need be discuss things candidly. Such heart-to-heart chats can give your relationship a new lease of life. Make sure you reach the root cause of your conflicts, and work together with your beloved to uproot it completely. Such an approach will help you sail though the year on a high note. Saturn will enter your 7th House, that is the House of love and marriage, towards the end of the year 2012. This could be a tricky phase, and you will need to be very patient and careful in matters of heart and esteem. Your social standing matters a lot to you, and you would do well to guard it at all times.

     

    Health

    In the year 2012, your aim will be improving your health and fitness in a holistic way. Your 6th House, the House of health, indicates that matters related to health are going to be in focus during the year 2012. However, you are advised to not make a mountain out of a molehill, when it comes to health related issues. There may be times when you’ll feel tired or stressed out. You may also fall sick. But, there is nothing to worry; you need not hit the panic button, assures Ganesha. All major long-term planets are, for a good part of the year, in a good aspect and when they are not, they wil hardly affect you by their positions. All in all, barring few problems, your health throughout the year is likely to be good.

     

    Career and Finance

    Money may pour in from many directions in 2012. Moreover, your business decisions may turn out to be lucrative and give your better than expected results. In the year 2012, your career planet is going to be in your 12th House. This planetary position indicates that you will continue to stay focused on your career for a long time. However, increasing your bank balance and achieving targets should not be your only consideration, says Ganesha. Rather, you should do something for society, too. While you are likely to have smooth sailing on the financial front, a few matters related to your career may give you some sleepless nights. You may want choose a career option that would allow you more freedom. A business venture or a freelance project may fit the bill.

     

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  • 2012 for Gemini

    In 2012, Ganesha nods at your never-say-die spirit! You may have had some really tough challenges to face in the past few years. If not, then at least some major life-altering adjustments may have taken up your time and energy. Expect things to improve. In 2012, Neptune enters your 10th House. This will boost your spirituality and faith. Matters related to body, health, your personal image, creativity, family and mystical sciences shall be of great interest to you. Barring a few minor issues, your health is likely to be good throughout the year. Don’t be complacent, though! Expect prosperity to get a boost mid-year, thanks to Jupiter. You will have money to spend on the luxuries of life. You may be looking at renovating your living space or may even be re-thinking a relationship. If a friend/ relative is taking up a lot of your time, it’s time to say ‘me first’. Do that and bid them a goodbye, says Ganesha! Guard you and your loved ones against minor accidents. You may also see love and work intermingling. Enjoy!

     

    Home and Family Life

    Your 4th House of home and family shall remain strong for a better part of the year 2012; not for the whole year, though. Mars hovers in this House for a pretty long duration – for over six months from January 1 to July 3. This means that you will undertake a thorough overhauling of your home. Whatever it is, it will keep you happily on your toes. However, your domestic life may become tumultuous during the period when Mars transits over your sign. Tempers will run high in the household, and if you don’t take charge of things in a mature way, it may lead to conflicts. An elderly person or a parent may not have been keeping well. Advise this person to calm down. Keep away dangerous objects like matches, knives, or inflammable material from you and your loved ones. But rest assured that things will be happy and endings will be happier, especially if you are ready to go an extra mile, sums up Ganesha.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Love is most certainly on the cards this year for you. There are signs in your horoscope that strongly indicate a gradual building up of your love and social life, even though your 7th House of love and marriage is rather weak. Two vital planetary movements are indicated this year for your sign. Jupiter (your love planet) will be passing through your ascendant, and will foray into the 1st House on June 11. For the remaining year, it will continue to remain in your 1st House. This strongly portends love. Besides that, Venus (the generic love planet) will hover above your zodiac for a rather lengthy period. Usually, Venus spends around a month in any sign, but in your case, it’s staying put from April 3 to August 7. It is yet another strong sign of love present or blossoming in all its glory. From June 11 to August 7, both the love planets in your charts will remain in your own sign. So, you can be sure that love, perhaps even marriage, will happen this year.

     

    Health

    Health of Gemini this year should be satisfactory. The aspect of most of the long-term planets looks set to be harmonious. At the most, they will leave you untouched. An unfavourable aspect made by Neptune, though, may stress you out briefly. Besides that, there may be passing phases during the year, resulting from general planetary transits, during which you may feel a little under the weather. But you need not worry about these bouts, because they do not indicate trends, and are only temporary.

     

    Career and Finance

    You may look forward to a financially progressive year, during which you’ll see an augmentation in your wealth, earnings and even the value of your property. The results may not be drastically visible in the first half of the year. But, post June 11, your prosperous phase will set in and will continue into the following year, confirms Ganesha. In the first week of June Jupiter enters your sign, bringing with it a lot of optimism. People usually mistake wealth for a load of money, whereas it is actually the lifestyle and a general ease with which you go about your work, business or money-related tasks. As far as your career is concerned, matters seem to be a bit more complex, though. Rein in your own expectations from your career.

     

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  • 2012 for Cancer

    If you managed to handle events of the last year decently, things will seem easy in comparison in 2012. Expect the year to get better as it progresses towards the latter half, says Ganesha. All said and done, you still need to take a good care of yourself, your health and your loved ones. Health will improve this year, thanks to Neptune’s favourable aspect with your sign, yet you can’t afford to be careless. Home, family, love, spirituality, as always, will surely remain at the centre of your universe, yet you may now see yourself trying to enhance your social network too. Travelling to foreign lands and higher education are distinct possibilities. Personal growth, development and creativity will also take centre-stage. Ganesha cautions you against getting complacent in financial and legal matters, though. Family matters may become burdensome. Ganesha advises you to take up a hobby to get a break from your mundane life. Some unique challenges may also be lined up for your sign this year. Express yourself, wherever needed! Any upheaval in your love life will have a positive bearing in the long run.

     

    Home and Family

    Your domestic life is likely to go through a lot of ups and downs in 2012. But don’t let the negativity affect you, if you wish to successfully deal with the challenges. You are not an expressive person and this usually becomes your disadvantage. Your bottled-up emotions can be a lot more destructive than you can imagine. But there’s only so much you can bottle up, and one day your heart may just refuse to contain anything more. Thus, you need to express your emotions in a mature way, without hurting anyone, and perhaps also channelize your negativity in different ways. Try taking up a hobby or sweating it out on the badminton court. Saturn exits your 4th House on October 5, bringing great relief on the home front. The worst will be over by then, and you will make great progress from here on, assures Ganesha.

     

    Love and Social Life

    Last year may have been quite challenging for your love life. If your relationship has survived that, there are strong indications that you will easily sail through the problems, if any, in 2012. Some problems simmering under the surface may come to fore now. Be ready to deal with them upfront, rather than avoiding them. As always, you will remain in love with your home, and your respect for your immediate/ extended family may increase with time. Single crabs may find someone special, and this may finally end their quest for a perfect companion. However, marriage will have to wait, and it’s best to do that; wait and watch, says Ganesha.

     

    Health

    Throughout the year ahead, you will be extremely busy with household work, socialization and career matters. All of that may adversely affect your energy levels. Don’t take you health for granted. Any major health issue is not indicated, yet you cannot afford to become complacent. In fact, make extra efforts to be fit, as a healthy body and mind will guard you against plenty of ailments. Don’t bottle up your emotions; express them candidly as this will help you vent out your feelings. You will feel lighter and relaxed, as a result.

     

    Finance and Career

    In 2012, your earning capacity will be correlated with your energy levels. So improve your health and energy levels in order to improve your finances. From July 23 to August 22, and then again from September 6 to October 3 your money House will be strong – first, because the Sun transits through it, and also because during this period Venus passes through it. These are the two time periods when your earning potential will be at a peak. As for your career, it may not create a definite trend in the coming year. Those of you who were born early in the sign of Cancer would have experienced many career-related upheavals last year, and Ganesha advises you to brace up for more. You may feel disappointed with your current career, and may choose to opt for something that would give you more freedom.

     

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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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