The year ahead

Madan Gupta Spatu

If your birthday is on October 14

Number 5, which represents Mercury, makes you intelligent, rational, dynamic and highly daring. Venus, your ruling planet and the astrological symbol of love, will make you attractive to others. New business or a new partnership will prove to be highly disappointing. Sign business contracts carefully. Students will grow by acquiring knowledge of new technologies. You are likely to get involved in a new romantic relationship. People who are employed will enjoy respect and job security at their workplace. You’ll be given a new responsibility and will complete it successfully. Some of you may suffer from cold, cough and headache but only temporarily.

Positive colours: Green & blue

Select days: Sunday & Wednesday

Favourable numbers: 1, 5 & 9

Gems recommended: Emerald & onax

Charity on birthday: Donate books.

You share your birthday with Gautam Gambhir (October14, 1981, New Delhi), who is a politician and former cricketer. As a cricketer, he was a left-handed opening batsman who played domestic cricket for Delhi, and captained Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL).