THE YEAR AHEAD

MADAN GUPTA SPATU

If your birthday is October 18………

This is a birthday for sticking to your guns, especially when it comes to your beliefs and priorities in life. It is a moderate year for enhancing your prospects.

December indicates advancements for your companion. Business ventures will be productive. A few dissatisfactions on the economic front are likely. Deal with your reserve of funds with caution and make monetary commitments after due consideration. Development in territory of work is likely. Things will take a turn for the better. Personal life will be positive. Auspicious events may take place in your family. Financially, things will be good. Medical expenses for elders will assume significance. Mars blesses you with intelligence, courage, energy, enthusiasm, strong decision-making capabilities and analytical skills. You should control your temper.

Positive colours: Yellow and cream.

Select days: Tuesday and Friday.

Favourable numbers: 3, 6 and 9.

Gems recommended: Bloodstone and sapphire.

Charity on birthday: Donate yellow items.

You share your birthday with Freida Pinto (October18, 1984, Mumbai), who has appeared mainly in American and British films. Pinto rose to prominence through the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. She won the Breakthrough Performance Award and was nominated for various others at the British Academy Film Awards.