Weekly Forecast: Sunday, April 17 to Saturday, April 23, 2016

Day: Sunday, 17.4.2016

Lunar Year/Month and Date: Chithitirai, 4

Thithi: Ekadasi

Nakshatram: Makham

Yogam: Gantam

Karanam: Vanisai 

Rahukalam: 4.30 pm to 6 pm 

Yamakantam: 12 pm to 1.30 pm

ARIES: A week of mixed results. The first half is awesome when all your deals go successfully. The middle of the week has enemies creating trouble. The final quarter again brings success in all your endeavours. Your spouse offers a helping hand in all your ventures. Workers receive a hike in salary.  Women will spend more time with their families and travelling. Students will get placed suitably. Traders will see mixed results in their sales. Your extra savings will help you cope with expenses this week. Legal matters go smoothly.

LEO: The middle of the week is crucial for taking important decisions. Check with your elders / seniors for any change in your method of working. The decisions you take will be appreciated and you become successful in all your ventures. A friend who is leaving the country shortly will be in touch with you. A parent’s health may be a cause for some concern. Some of you may undergo a minor operation or hospitalization this week. Women can expect help from friends and relatives in settling matters. Students should concentrate more on their studies. 

SAGITTARIUS: Your decisions will be totally helpful to all your friends and enemies. Your decision to effect a change in job will be fruitful. Your expectations of an increase in emoluments will be fulfilled. A change of place may occur for some people in the middle of the week. Some can foresee long distance travel. Drive carefully this week. Your expenditure on the family may go out of control. There could be the loss of a family member. Women can expect help from near and dear ones. Students have to concentrate more on college entrance exams. Traders will win appreciation for good service. 

TARUS: Happiness prevails this entire week. Trouble makers may come to the fore towards the end of it, they could be women colleagues at work. Focus on your commitments so that success follows in all your ventures. Kids show affection the way they alone can, reciprocating your love. A lot of gains are foreseen. Traders can expect a drastic increase in sales and profits. Women in the workforce may be pushed to complete their commitments within the deadline, with their department heads growing insistent. Builders can see good potential in property dealings. Students should concentrate on pursuing higher education. Better prospects are ahead. Enjoy the week.

VIRGO: Undue expenses will crop up and your savings will be affected. You will have to have renewed focus on your commitments or the pressure will build. To retain your reputation, adopt a positive approach. For some Virgos, their absentmindedness may create problems within the family and culminate in quarrels. Friends will be supportive through the week. Women will get into trouble for taking on too many commitments. Students have to be cautious in their studies and selection of courses. Traders will find it difficult to meet their sales targets. A week that brings some distress. 

CAPRICORN: Tension prevails during the first part of the week as your priorities get postponed due to trouble from working partners and friends. Hold off your efforts for a day, and major success is likely. Some of you may get a sudden assignment abroad or in a distant place while others may be planning a family holiday. Builders will be prompt in their commitments and you may be lucky enough to occupy your flat on time. Disposal of properties should be put on hold: you could incur a major loss if this is done in haste as fluctuations in value are rife.

GEMINI: Ample help will come from siblings this week. Going on a trip together may make good economic sense. Property issues will be settled. Parents will help you acquire a new flat. Friends offer a hand in dealing with government officials. Keep track of the good turns done to you and remember to repay them in good measure. Women can chalk out their agenda of expenditure for the entire week and implement it in a phased manner. Businessmen will be busy procuring materials and disbursing them. Students can select their course and prepare for the competitive exams.

LIBRA: It’s a week of gains and expenses too. The first half of the week will bring some leeway in the output expected from you. Beware of friends who are less than honest in their dealings. Neighbours have to be dealt with on their own terms. A bestie will help you with your work: you can rely on him or her in seeking a solution to problems at all times. Women may get involved in unseemly situations inadvertently, and their spouses will offer support in getting them out of those situations. Keep vigilant always. Students who have applied to foreign universities may get a positive response. 

AQUARIUS: A week of mixed results. The first half of the week will be troublesome, while the rest of it goes favourably for all your deals. Shuffle your priorities and make alternative arrangements. A theft is likely at your residence or office. Keep your valuables under safe custody to ensure security. Do not apportion blame on your partner for your own mistakes. Friends may not be of much help this week. Stay away from disputes. The last day of the week may be a source of pressure from all sources. Keep your mind calm and pray for success. 

CANCER: Planetary influences may make you indecisive on the first two days of the week. The rest of the week goes favourably. Savings will double and you can find good returns from all sources. Those starting out with a new venture will achieve success. Some of you may fall sick; a physician’s help will enable you to come out of the ailment very soon. Beware when driving your own car. Engage a driver for long distance travel. A friend who is touring India will spend time with you for a couple of days. Students have to reselect their courses due to confusion created by friends. 

SCORPIO: Karma plays its own role in the first half of the week. You may not meet your financial commitments. Your plan to spend on something may lead to other issues of importance. Parental guidance will help you sort out the issue without any guidance. Women may be successful in finding their Mr Right. Students are advised not to get romantically involved as betrayal is on the cards. Traders can look forward to investments working out well and good returns on their own business. Government help/support will be extended without any partiality.

PISCES: A week of tension prevails due to the impact of the planets. Change your core area of business. Give yourself some break and proceed with your life. The final part of the week may be a time of unexpected expenditure. Savings may get squandered and you will find new sources of income to defray dues. Women may not be successful in taking policy decisions. Students could be some trouble when preparing for an exam. Traders may have a setback at work and a slight loss in shipments. A week to be careful in all your moves.