WHAT'S ON THE CARDS  BY LALITHA MURALI

APRIL 8  to 14

ARIES (Mar 22 - Apr 20) 
A family week for you. Great changes take place on the family front, all positive. Elders need attention. You will be successful in breaking an unwanted habit. Try and spend more time with your family as it will prove relaxing. Those in medicine, pharmaceutical and electronics will do very well. Those in the legal field get clients who help them in the long run. 
The 9th and 14th are good days. Lucky day: Tuesday. Number: 7. Colour is red and shades of it . 

TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21)
Romance is certainly in the air. Those who are unmarried will select their partners. A week to work hard in business or the office. Take lots of water. Go for an exercise regimen. It is better to avoid superstition and move on, a long term goal will be realised. Those in shipping, airlines, IT and construction will do well.
The 11th and 12th are good days. Lucky day: Sunday. Number: 1.
Colour: orange and shades of it.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
A good week for those in business both large and small businesses. Those in the rubber, textile business and electronics will do well. Travel will stimulate your need to find new things. Be cautious with financial matters. Advice of experts is a must. Good week for soul searching despite busy schedules.
The 10th and 12th are good days. Lucky day: Thur. Number: 3.
Colour: yellow.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)
This is the week for past acquaintances to reappear. Those in law and medicine, architecture and horticulture enjoy success. Take care of your abdomen and chest. Don’t involve relatives in serious business. It is better to keep some secrets to yourself. 

The 8th and 11th are good days. Lucky day: Sat. Number: 8. Colour is blue.

LEO (July 24 - Aug 21)
Your kith and kin will bring you good news especially in the financial field. Partners will be temperamental, but try to get along. It is advisable to go out on a pilgrimage to your home town or visit your family deity. Those in floriculture, hospitality industry and the tourism will do very well. 
The 10th and 13th are good days. Lucky day: Monday. Number is 2. Colour is cream or white. 

VIRGO (Aug 22 - Sep 21)
Be involved in the field of work you are used to. Be wary of those businesses you are not familiar with. Always take heed of advice offered. All old dues will be recovered. Your children will be the cynosure of all eyes. A week of positive and satisfying achievements. Those in communications, electronics and politics do well. 
The 13th and 14th are good days. Lucky day: Friday. Number: 6. Colour: purple and shades of it.

LIBRA (Sep 22 - Oct 23)
Come and enjoy the great tidings this week presents you with. There could be surprises in the office. Great appreciation or a hike awaits you. There are some mix ups and changes in plans, try not to get upset. You could end up working late. This is for your advantage. Those in the garments and metal business do well. 
The 10th and 14th are good days. Lucky day: Saturday. Number: 7. Colour: grey. 

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)
A great amount of socialising is there. A lot of contacts come your way. It is better to be honest in your approach with people. This is because a person dealing in business or in office will find it difficult to figure out your intentions. Expenses will skyrocket, so tightfistedness is advised. Writers, teachers and IT professionals and those in cine field will do well. 
The 10th and 12th are good days. Lucky day: Tuesday. Number is 9. Colour is red and shades of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Start a small business and build it up as you go. A great week for teamwork. You will be overly sensitive when dealing with your daily life. You should cheer up and let go of things. You will develop a great rapport with your colleagues. Those in the modelling, cine field, musicians and artists will do very well. 
The 10th and 14th are good days. Lucky day: Wednesday. Number: 5. Colour: green and shades of it.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 20)
A good week for new relationships and romance. This relationship will be beneficial too. A good week for business ventures. Beware of strangers and people who talk too much. You can go for a loan to start a new business venture. A good week for finances. Those in airlines, motor part dealers, designing of homes and the rubber industry will do well. 
The 10th and 12th are good days. Lucky day: Thur. Number: 4. Colour: yellow and shades of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19)
A great healthy week ahead. Make plans for yoga and meditation. The best results will be got in terms of finances and property. Investment can be done with ease. Your family will be very supportive of all your work. Politicians and those in the public related fields will have to be careful as people in the opposite camp could spread rumours about you.
The 12th and 13th are good days. Lucky day: Fri. Number is 6. Colour is blue and shades of it.

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 21)
Teachers, writers, artists and those in the advertising and IT will fare well. Your ambitious mood may not go well with your friends and loved ones. Make sure you are not disturbed by their comments. You will have to take many bold decisions in your career. A lot of pending work will be done. A very satisfying week for you. 
The 13th and 14th are good days. Lucky day: Thur. Number is 3. Colour is pastel yellow.