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WITH TANYA VAN JAARSVELDT CROSSWORDS@INL.CO.ZA

Aries

This week might prove to be mentally demanding. You can experience a money crunch, and your expenses will keep rising. In your professional life, you'll have a busy schedule and a ton of work. Avoid delaying, or the matter will spiral out of hand. Avoid gambling and speculation, as any high-risk stock market investment might not yield the returns you expect.

Taurus

This week, you'll continue to be interested and like discovering new things. To secure a steady career path, seek ways to develop your abilities and talents. You will have a spiritual bent and enjoy lending a hand. The time is right for home renovation. Entrepreneurs have the option of launching a range of goods or services. You'll have positive interactions with your spouse.

Gemini

You'll have a busy time this week. You'll be presented with a lot of opportunities and will be required to manage several scenarios at once. You might soon receive a new work offer that will be beneficial to you. A short-distance excursion is anticipated and will be advantageous. You will be able to manage your finances. To prevent problems, improve your communication with your life partner.

Cancer

You will feel content and appreciated for your work. Your finances will be stable and recent investments would have paid off. You'll have a strong inclination to engage in spiritual pursuits. Those in the creative and artistic industries will probably also benefit because their efforts will be appreciated. You will start to see improvements in your marriage. Single people will find their special someone.

Leo

You will work hard to accomplish your objectives. You might have self-doubts occasionally. You'll have more chances to boost your revenue. Through your contacts, you'll be able to get freelance employment to keep you busy. Plan your savings in light of the likelihood that your expenses will rise. Married people will have a steady relationship. Schedule quality time with your partner.

Virgo

You'll benefit from work. You can make a decent profit and keep your spending under control. To stay ahead of the competition, it is essential that you concentrate on developing your skills. Some of you might have a new romantic relationship. Married people will also experience an easy week. There may be a family disagreement involving property. This needs to be handled delicately.

Libra

You will realise your goals and aspirations. You won't have financial issues and your spending will be under control. You will probably prosper in a different country. Those who want the chance can travel overseas. You might have plans to remodel your home. There can be a communication gap with your partner in your personal life, which could cause misunderstandings.

Scorpio

This week, you'll be eager to explore your creative side, which will inspire you to want to produce something fresh. Be careful not to be overly ambitious though. Do not begin a new project or leave your position. There will be fresh chances for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. You will have positive interactions with family. You'll either continue to be invested in your lover or you'll get a pleasant surprise from them.

Sagittarius

You will have a wonderful time with your family this week. Through wise investing decisions, some of you will see a sizeable increase in wealth. You might receive a fresh opportunity on the professional front, but it's best to exercise patience because there might be some delays. Positive developments in your relationship are to be anticipated. You will interact with new people professionally, and you probably will travel.

Capricorn

You will develop your cognitive skills and make a decision about the type of work you want to accomplish. You're probably a spendthrift, so stay away from anything that could get you into financially difficulty. There might be advantages to insurance. Professionally, you can benefit from international collaborations. This is a good time for business partnerships and trade. Anticipate making a significant profit if you have made real estate investments.

Aquarius

Working professionals could be given new assignments related to a foreign country. This is an ideal time for businesspeople to seek new alliances and partnerships. Pay attention to your finances and try to reduce them. Expenses will also continue to rise. On a personal level, you might have a desire to assert yourself more, which could result in arguments with your loved ones.

Pisces

You are encouraged to maintain your strength, so that you can deal with any difficult events. Your coworkers' lack of co-operation might cause you stress. Competitors might exploit you. You will see a consistent increase in your income. You could have some tension at home. Avoid engaging in conflict with your better half as it might escalate into a major disagreement.

■ Dhankher is founder and CEO of Astro Zindagi and has proficiency in Vedic, KP and Nadi astrology