Tarot speak
Anand Sai says film work helped in designing Yadadri temple
T his week brings with it a call to face yourself completely — to hold up a mirror to your entire life, to see it all. Everything you’re proud of and all that you wish you’d done differently. It’s yours — and you must own it all, accept it all. You are then free to move forward into a new era of your life, lighter, unencumbered, selfaware yet free, fully accepting your present. It is a time when your slate is wiped clean and you can start over, with all your debts taken care of and with nothing to worry about.
Lucky Number: 20
ARIES MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “Hello, essence; I am here to share my
voice.”
his week is full of new beginnings. It can be a beginning Tarot Affirmation from of a creative venture
the Light Seers Deck: or a project very “The world is my magical close to your heart. oyster and I am Start with full fervour excited to see what and excitement, flourishes next.” as it will augur well. It is also a time to start new relationships, both in terms of friendship and love. You might meet someone interesting and it might culminate in a longterm relationship. Love is on the cards this week. A few Taurus will plan a weekend getaway with their beloved as the new moon is making them dreamy and romantic. It is also a good time to plan a baby.
Lucky Number: 1 Lucky Colour: Lotus pink
T his week, there is no point sharing your personal life on a public platform or trying to wash dirty linen in public as nothing will come out of it. A few Geminis might decide to hide from the public eye and thereby hide their talents from the world. You are becoming your own worst enemy as you are energetically blocking a positive outcome or your own success. Share your gifts with the world but do not seek external validation. You can and you should define your own success.
TAURUS APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
GEMINI MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
Tarot Affirmation from the Light
Seers Deck: “I am worthy of success.”
Lucky Number: 6
T his week, the cards suggest that you lack a longterm vision and, as a result, you feel out of balance. This is a time when you need to reflect on what changes are necessary in your life to create greater purpose and fulfilment. People you are dealing with are proving to be uncooperative or you may feel as though your interests are in competition with each other. Tap the energy around you to resolve conflicts. An old-fashioned argument may be necessary to clear the air and establish new ground rules.
Lucky Number: 14 Lucky Colour: Thunder grey
CANCER JUNE 22 TO JULY 23
Tarot Affirmation from
the Light Seers Deck: “I walk the middle path and nourish wholeness.”
LEO JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23
Lucky Colour: Pristine white
TLucky Colour: Dark green
This week, you are a little disappointed. You tried many new ventures or projects, but these have not turned out as you had hoped for them to. You might have a million creative solutions, but you need to know how to implement your ideas. It might be a good idea to reconnect with your original idea and look for alternative ways to express it. Just because you didn’t succeed the first time, it doesn’t mean that the concept is wrong; it may merely be the implementation that is out of alignment.
Lucky Number: 2
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “As a dreamer of my dream, I ignite this
flame.”
For relief from backache, massage your back with nutmeg mixed with sesame oil.
TAROT TIP
Lucky Colour: Wine purple
YOU ASK WE ANSWER
Q
Dear DJ,
When it would be good time for me own new business venture.
to start my
— DJ The cards indicate that you should start your new business venture by August 2021. A business venture in partnership will bring you more success and abundance.
Q
Please let me know when the person, Sjayanth Yadav, will get married.
— YN Deakshitulu Dear YN Deakshitulu, The cards indicate that Sjaynath shall get married after July this year. It will be a fortunate match and shall bring a lot of love. Q
Firstly, please check the cards about my mother’s prolonged health issues as she has been suffering from severe back pain and a few other health issues. Also, please let me know when I will be able to purchase a house of my own.
— Uday K Dear Uday,You shall be able to purchase your house by July this year. Your mother shall get better by the end of this year.
T his week is filled with peace, friendship, commitment and domestic bliss. Your social life will be scintillating. You will have excellent opportunities for group activities, parties and picnics, and you shall have fun times with friends and family. Your wishes will be fulfilled and everything will simply work out for the best! This success is not a fleeting or temporary one but a lasting peace and harmony that can truly be enjoyed. You should live in the moment and seize the day.
Lucky Number: 10 Lucky Colour: Burnt orange
T his is a period of great insight and mental clarity. It is a time when the universe might force you to cut away the things in your life that are not working. Some of you might hear swift, sudden news that can anger you or break your heart at first glance. However, it will turn positive in the long run as the news will cut away things you have wanted to rid yourself of. Some of you may suddenly find a solution to a pesky problem that’s been nagging you for months. The cards bring an ability to quit addictions or bad habits.
Lucky Number: 1 Lucky Colour: Grey
VIRGO
AUGUST 24 TO SEP 23 Tarot Affirmation from
the Light Seers Deck: “I live in a state of oneness by bringing harmony and love to my relationships.”
LIBRA
SEP 24 TO OCT 23 Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “I experience brilliant
moments of clarity.”
CONNECTING YOUR ZODIAC BODY
Let’s continue our discussion on how zodiac signs have a direct influence on your body.
Cancer 22 June to 23 July | You are a water sign and your zodiac rules the stomach and breasts. The crabs are sensitive and emotional and so might get stressed easily. If you’re a typical bottled-up Cancer, take note because internalising difficult emotions or fears can lead to acid reflux or digestive problems. It’s important for Cancers to speak up and express their feelings. This will improve your health and make you feel more in control of your emotions. Try water-sports such as swimming, rowing and sailing.
Leo 24 July to 23 August | You are a fire sign and the fearless lion rules the heart, which means you are unendingly generous. However, you may experience heartache deeper than most other signs do. This may cause the lion to feel lethargic and experience heart palpitations when excited or depressed. Leos like to work out alone or just one-on-one with a partner. So, try squats, frog poses, aerobics, roller-skating, or ballroom dancing. Virgo 24 August to 23 September | You are an earth sign and rule the intestines. It is best to watch out for digestive problems and eat plenty of fibre-rich fruits and vegetables. Virgos can overextend themselves, causing intestinal flare ups. Meditation will be therapeutic. Try gardening, windmill exercises, shoulderstands, alternate leg-lifts, yoga, cycling, jogging or hiking.
“Astrology is like gravity. You don't have to believe in it for it to be working in your life.”
T his week, it is time to grab the wheel of your life and step it towards success. There are many forces acting upon our lives, our communities and our world. Your job is to work out which bits you can do something about and focus your energy there. Be aware of the great power in your hands to create change and to receive change at the hands of others. Understand your life as part of a greater narrative, a part of the universal consciousness, intertwined within the mysteries of fate and destiny, as a significant — part of a greater whole. Lucky Number: 10 Lucky Colour: Bright yellow
T his week, it is time to start afresh. It’s time to face up to the fact that the past is gone, and any effort to repeat it is a sure way to stay stuck in old blueprints. Life is passing you by, so let bygones be bygones, seize the moment and just enjoy the new melody. The cards also bring happy news. You’ve been through the wringer of grief and now you’re ready to come out on the other side, filled with acceptance and the new-found ability to move forward. Just turn around and see new opportunities awaiting you.
Lucky Number: 5
SCORPIO OCT 24 TO NOV 22
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “With every spin, I
expand.”
SAGITTARIUS
NOV 23 TO DEC 21
Tarot Affirmation from
the Light Seers Deck: “My tender heart helps me to navigate towards
my bright future.”
Lucky Colour: Silver
T his week, your mind is awakening for new challenges. This usually indicates that you are feeling sharper and clearer. You will face new opportunities and new beginnings. You will be committed to truth and wisdom and will use this understanding to move forward to where you want to be, forging a strong, true path. The cards represent an energising reconnection to wisdom. It is a good time to talk to people, discuss new ideas or write important articles or scripts.
Lucky Number: 1
CAPRICORN
DEC 22 TO JAN 20
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “I experience brilliant
moments of clarity.”
Lucky Colour: Silver
I pusAhQbUeyAoRnIdUSmy own per T his week, the key message that cards bring for you is to do it and do it now. The cards encourage you to aim for clarity, to focus first on what you’ve already started, to share your work with others and complete current projects before starting new ones. It’s a good time for love. If you are single, you might find your special someone out of the blue. Or if you are dating, your date might pop the question completely out the blue. The thumb rule is that you should be ready, as life is about to sweep you off your feet!
JAN 21 TO FEB 19
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck:
“It’s go-time!”
Lucky Number: 8
Lucky Colour: Ocean blue
J ust like last week, this week, too, the cards indicate a difficult experience of endings, loss or pain. You are feeling betrayed by the treachery of someone so close to you. There is also a chance that some of you might have faced a situation that ended badly. If you’re having a tough time right now, know that this is a moment in life and, like every other, it will pass. You will get through this. It’s okay. Your wounds will help you find new beginnings and great joy. Your dark night of the soul will be met with an illuminated new dawn!
PISCES FEB 20 TO MARCH 20
Tarot Affirmation from the Light Seers Deck: “I am healing every
day..”
Lucky Number: 10
Lucky Colour: Orange
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The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple atop Yadadri sporting grand features, from monumental towers (gopurams) and breath-taking sculptures, to mandapams, prakarams and pillars, is nothing short of an architectural marvel.
Anand Sai, the man behind this makeover, has been working on the Yadadri temple design for the last five years. As the mega project nears completion, the art director says he feels blessed to be part of the spiritual journey.
“For the last five years I have not taken up any film because I wanted to devote my entire time and effort to this Yadadri temple. I am honoured to have got this opportunity to work for the temple, and I want to thank Chief Minister KCR garu for trusting me,” says Anand.
“KCR garu has visited the temple several times, and he comes up with interesting
ideas,” he says, adding that “CM Sir was very keen on this project and has been working on a war-footing.” Anand has also designed a temple that is coming in the new secretariat premises.
Apparently, Yadadri temple is the first in the world to have a blend of all four styles of architecture — Pallava, Chalukya, Dravidian and Kakatiya. “This is also the first temple in the world to be built with granite black stone that was brought from Guntur,” Anand claims, adding that he has always been interested in temple architecture.
The temple has been designed in tune with Agamana Sastra.
“Extensive research and detailing went into the various structures and layers. I visited several South East Asian countries to understand temple architecture, and eventually came up with designs for Yadadri,” elucidates Anand.
He shares that he worked in consultation with seer Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, who had asked him to work on the temple, after seeing some of his earlier work.
“Working with Chinna Jeeyar Swamyji has been soul satisfying. I have learnt a lot and the journey made me more spiritual. My life has totally changed after working with him. The spiritual vibes and experiences have made me attuned to the larger picture of life,” says the art director.
Anand also acknowledges the contribution of the team he worked with. “All of us were able to share knowledge during this project. The entire experience has been very enriching. It’s a once-in-life lifetime experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it,’ says Anand.
While the temple has several major attractions the aluminum brass-coated queue line will be something to watch out for. “The entire queue line is built in an ornamental way, and it is also protected from monkeys,” he says.
Revealing that he had kept away from film projects on purpose while working on the temple, Anand Sai says, “I took the opportunity to perform a service to God. And I am extremely happy that KCR garu, KTR garu and all others like my designs.”
“I was only interacting with Pawan Kalyan who is very close to me; he’s like family,”
Yadadri temple has been designed in tune with It is the first temple in the world to have a blend of all four styles of architecture — Pallava, Chalukya, Dravidian and Kakatiya. It is also the first temple in the world to be built with granite black stone that was brought from Guntur
Extensive research and detailing went into the various structures and layers. I visited several South East Asian countries to understand temple architecture, and eventually came up with designs for Yadadri. I am pleased happy that KCR garu, KTR garu and all others like my designs
Agamana Sastra.
shares the art director.
Anand is now readying to resume his film assignments, starting with Pawan Kalyan’s film, directed by Harish Shankar. “I feel great to be back in cinema; and I’m looking forward to it,” he says.
“He in fact ascribes the success of his temple designs to his work in films. “We used to go on recces to various locations and learn about existing cultures. I did the same thing while preparing the temple designs too. I travelled extensively to various temples in India and got a thorough understanding of and insight into temple architecture,” he says.