WHAT'S ON THE CARDS  BY LALITHA MURALI

DEC 17 TO 23 

ARIES (Mar 22 - Apr 20) 
This is a memorable week for you. Great changes take place on the workfront. Do take into account your abilities before taking on the challenges.Healthwise, you will glow. A diet and fitness regimen should do wonders. Those in IT, horticulture and politics do very well. Your family is the source of inspiration now. The 18th and 19th are good days. 
Lucky day: Thursday. Number: 3. Colour: yellow and shades of it. 

TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21)
Sometimes it is better to let go of things that you have been holding on to for so long. A clever official could put in a soup. Be watchful always. Those in the communications, catering, textile and construction business will do well. Your family especially siblings are very helpful. 
The 19th and 22nd are good days. Lucky day: Mon. Number: 2. Colour is white.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
A time to start many new projects and assignments in your life. Fitness has to be the sole mantra for you. Exercise is a must. Engineers (electronics/civil/architects) and financiers will do well in their work. Many new assignments will come their way. The 19th and 21st are good days. Lucky day: Friday. Number: 5. Colour: blue and shades of it

CANCER (June 22 - July 23)
Many job seekers will get a secure job this week. Your colleagues will be very helpful. At the same time be discreet, do not divulge too many details to strangers. The time is ideal for investments. Consult your agent before venturing into the field. Often you could get into temper swings. The 19th and 20th are good days. Lucky day: Sunday. Number: 1. Colour: orange.

LEO (July 24 - Aug 21)
Now is the time to patch up with relatives and your estranged colleagues. They will all come around because of your sunny smile and loving nature. You have to shed laziness and take account of your work. Get over your complacency and chalk out a schedule for your children. Your health will be in top form. A good time for politicians. The 19th and 22nd are good days. Lucky day: Tuesday. Number: 7. Colour: red and shades of it

VIRGO (Aug 22 - Sep 21)
Perhaps your overconfidence will lead you into tiffs with your loved ones. Your are advised to maintain a balance on the personal front. Keep your relationships away from from office politics.A good time for social workers and politicians . Family life is happy. Some entertainment is required though. The 17th and 23rd are good days. Lucky day: Wednesday. Number is 5. Colour: green and shades of it.

LIBRA (Sep 22 - Oct 23)
A long time dispute gets resolved. This is the ideal time for you to build contacts and Surge ahead with your plans. Contacts in the business field come of use. Don’t be too open minded. It may not help to boost your image. The 18th and 22nd are good days. Lucky day: Sat. Number: 8. Colour: black and grey.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21)
This is an ideal week for introspection. You will now get into more serious relationships of the heart. You may to take off to a peaceful place to get your sanity intact. Those in the metal, oil, construction and fast food business will do well. Some of you could lose a dear friend for ever. The 19th and 20th are good days for you. Lucky day: Sunday. Number: 3. Colour: red and shades of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
Men will have to work hard in business. Lawyers, doctors, writers and academicians will do very well in their professions. Set definite goals and work them out. You will be very calculative. There could be a lot of disagreements between you and your spouse. Your charming etiquette will bring peace in the long run. You have to practice meditation and relaxation. The 18th and 21st are good days. Lucky day: Tuesday. Number: 9. Colour: brown and shades of it.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 20)
Hey you mountain goats, at last you have learnt how to manage your affairs well. New business opportunities come up too. Women will do well in their office. They will be well appreciated. This week, you can invest in land /buildings. Do so at the earliest opportunity. Financiers and Educationists will do well. The 19th and 23rd are good days. Lucky day: Saturday. Number: 7. Colour: blue and shades of it .

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19)
Old disputes will get settled. This is a week for renovation. Your office and home will see a lot of new changes. You could also go on a transfer to another place. The thigh and ankle area are sensitive for you. Those in the pharma, electronics, metal and rubber industries will do well. The week is ideal for new projects and assignments. The 18th and 21st are good days. Your lucky day is Thursday. Number: 3. Colour: yellow and shades of it.

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 21)
This is the most ideal time to revamp your office. If you are the boss, get the office motivated with new and inspiring programmes to boost sales. A renovation is also on the cards. Those in the legal, medicine and education fields will do very well. Your family may not really accept your idea at this point of time. The 17th and 22nd are good days. Your lucky day is Sunday. Your lucky number is 1. Your lucky colour is violet and shades of it.