Sunsigns and ruling planets

Aries- The ruling planet of zodiac sign Aries is Mars. The influence of Mars makes this astrological sign a bit headstrong, determined and hot headed. You refuse to listen to others and when in an argument, your temper flares more quickly than the others.

Taurus- Venus rules the zodiac sign Taurus. Venus, the planet associated with beauty makes this sunsign calm and serene. Known to be very polite, Taurus sure knows how to charm everyone!

Gemini- Gemini is ruled by the plane of communication Mercury. This is probably why Gemini is so well known for their great communication skills. They can talk their way out of anything. They make friends easily and have an exciting social life.

Cancer-The Moon is the ruling planet of astrological sign Cancer. The influence of the Moon makes you sensitive, emotional and calm. Cancerians will be happy at home and will look forward to a peaceful domestic life.

Leo-The Sun is the ruling planet of fire sign Leo. The influence of the Sun makes Leo lively, magnetic, charming, authoritative and virile. They are go getters and once their mind is made up, nothing can come in the way. Leo’s ruling planet, the Sun makes them seek artistic brilliance and wisdom.

Virgo- The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury. The influence of Mercury makes this zodiac sign a perfectionist. They seek perfection in everything they do. They are open towards learning new things and constantly improving themselves.

Libra- The ruling planet of Libra is Venus. Venus bestows this zodiac sign with charm and beauty. Known for their elegance, Librans are highly impressive. They have a style of their own and are known for having a good taste.

Scorpio- Pluto, the ruling planet of Mercury makes Scorpio passionate and wild. They have an eye for all things pretty. They seek pleasure and are attractive towards fame and money. They fall in love quite easily.

Sagittarius- Jupiter the ruling planet of Sagittarius makes this zodiac sign adventurous and wise. Sagittarius loves to explore and learn new things about new places. They find ways to enhance their knowledge.

Capricorn- The ruling planet of Capricorn is Saturn. Saturn, known to be a hard taskmaster makes this zodiac sign hardworking, determined, focused and calm. Capricorn always works its way to the top.

Aquarius- Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius makes this zodiac sign unpredictable. Aquarius is loyal, inquisitive and diligent.

Pisces- Neptune, the ruling planet of Pisces makes it sensitive, creative and artistically brilliant. They are all well known for their creative skills. They are moody and are prone to losing their temper over small issues.

Valentine's Day Gifts...by Divya Chugh

The Best Gifts For Your Valentine!

Aries: (Mar 20 - Apr 19)

Sun glasses, sporting events, disco parties, music CDs, latest & fast computer games & gadgets are the likings of male Arians. Arian females will get attracted to colourful jewellery specially ear rings with Red stones & shiny makeup sets. A bunch of Red Roses with red & pink silk ribbons will attract her towards you. Tickets to music or theatre events definitely attract Arians. They appreciate cool, trendy fashion accessories or handmade crafts.

Taurus: (Apr 19 - May 20)

Taurean males love chocolates and automobile stuff. They are also crazy about imported stuff. Baskets of exotic fruits, massage oils, big fluffy towels, organic sheets, silk dresses, perfumes, dessert cookbooks are some stuff that will impress a Taurean female.

Gemini: (May 20 - Jun 21)

Gemini males are blessed with excellent communication skills. Gift them the latest Mobile. They would also appreciate a good collection of motivational books, quotes & spiritual stuff to read. Gemini females are also fond of mobile phones & lovely messages - especially quotes from their partner. Soundtracks or "Best of" CDs, magazine subscription, ipods are good gift options. More than gifts, your Gemini mate will appreciate the time that you spend with him or her. Planning to get married? There’s no better gift than a diamond ring for this special occasion.

Cancer: (Jun 21 - Jul 22)

Cancerian males believe in luck. Gift them lottery tickets, gift vouchers. They believe in quality so gift them the best of gadgets. Household stuff like TV, Refrigerators, Microwave & Furnishing items are the first choice for Cancerian females. Think about a cozy night at home or in a familiar favorite restaurant. Write a heartfelt poem and frame it. It can be a beautiful heart shaped silver photo frame with the couple's photograph. Cakes, chocolates & flowers are cherries on the cake.

Leo: (Jul 22 - Aug 23)

Both Leo males & females love to freak out on Valentine’s day. You can attract a Leo female by gifting her beautiful gold jewellery, chocolates & new clothes of her choice. Watch a romantic comedy on stage or screen. Surprise them with a roomful of balloons. Sometimes Leo males love to be gifted with a pet.

Virgo: (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Health conscious Virgo males would appreciate a massage or spa treatment, Gym equipments or a membership. A Virgo female would love to be pampered by her partner. You may even plan a trip during this time. Check out a nearby wildlife refuge or a state park. Virgo Female also like rugs made out of natural fibres.

Libra: (Sep 22 - Oct 23)

Libran males are very fond of chocolates & books while Libran females are fond of delicate jewellery made out of Diamonds & Pearls. Enjoy a gourmet meal with your Libran mate. Gifts like wind chimes, a Martini set, elegant flowers like orchids, a leather-bound copy of their favorite book will be good gift options. 

Scorpio: (Oct 23 - Nov 22)

Scorpion males would appreciate perfumes, aftershave, and cologne. You can make a Scorpion female smile by gifting her a bunch of mixed coloured flowers along with a greeting card. Plan a getaway to an undisclosed location. They also like romantic & mysterious novels.

Sagittarius: (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Both Sagittarian males & females are fond of scented bath lotions, perfumes & soaps. They love spa treatments. You can plan an outing or go trekking on green mountains. You can attract a Sagittarian female by gifting Pink Candles. They are also fond of traveling on high speed trains and trail riding on the beach. Don't forget to gift them coffee flavored chocolates.

Capricorn: (Dec 21 - Jan 20)

Capricorns will appreciate a gift that you make yourself. Gifts like some baked stuff or cooked dishes would impress your Capricorn mate. The Capricorn male likes leather goods while the Capricorn female loves flowers and candles. Gift her a bunch of white and purple flowers and violet candles.

Aquarius: (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Aquarian males like tech gadgets, a gift pack of their all time favorite movies or music. They always like to keep the most advanced mobile in their pocket while females are more inclined towards reading good books & magazines. They like traditional jewelleries too. Metallic / blue gifts are lucky for them. They are very particular about time management. A watch would be an ideal gift.

Pisces: (Feb 18 - Mar 20)

Pisceans are really fond of the sea and a trip to the coast will make them really happy. Common household equipments, gadgets, furnishing items, spa treatments are some of the things that they like. A romantic poem will also please the Piscean female.

Why is Tiger in the Woods?

Born on December 30th, 1975 at 10.50 p.m. PST, Tiger Woods has been facing personal problems of a severe magnitude over the past few weeks. Why is this so? Will his fortune change? Will there be peace in his personal relationships again? Let’s find out…

Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer ever, has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Tiger, an idol for sports lovers across the globe has suddenly hit headlines with some startling revelations. His relationship with wife, Elin Nordegren, has turned sour after media reports of his alleged hook ups with cocktail waitress Jamie Grubbs and club hostess Rachel Uchitel. He has also been linked with several other women. These allegations have affected the Woods’ family and Elin has finally moved out of their house.

According to Indian astrology, his surya(Sun) is in buddh(Mercury) and buddh is in pratiantar dasha. Simply speaking, this spells trouble in married or love relationships. During such an alignment, there are misunderstandings galore in love or romantic relationships. There are allegations, extra-marital affairs for sure during such times, which is what has happened to Tiger Woods, too. From December 15 2009 to January 14 2010, due to Jupiter’s negative influence, Woods is likely to face more trouble with regard to his spouse. This situation is likely to become better between January 15th 2010 to mid July. After July, there are chances that Woods may have to deal with serious personal relationship issues again. His birth chart reveals a second marriage, not now, but later.

Woods’ life has changed and unless he makes dedicated, concentrated and sincere efforts to remain truly faithful to his spouse, there will be problems posed by his stars and planets.

Can astrology really predict your future?

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There are many of us who consider astrology as a superstition and not really a science. But the accuracy of some of the predictions that astrologers have made is what makes astrology an art which can be used to predict what may probably happen in the nearby future. The positions of the stars, planets and other celestial bodies help decide astrologers about the future. Certain movements of the stars and planets have been observed to have an effect on us. There have been many instances when we felt situations were beyond our control, our words were misconstrued and an important message failed to reach its destination. A Mercury retrograde was considered to be the main reason behind this mayhem. Mercury, the planet of communication was observed to have an impact on our lives. Many a times astrological predictions have proven to be eerily accurate.

The art of astrology helps astrologers acquire information about a person’s personality, strength and weaknesses. The zodiac is the belt of constellations through which the Sun, the Moon and the planets transit across the sky. There are many passionate believers of astrology who feel that the future can indeed be predicted by studying the position of the Sun, the Moon and the planets.

There are many well known versions of astrology like Indian Astrology, Chinese Astrology, Egyptian Astrology and Western Astrology. Indian and western astrologers create and study an astrological chart popularly known as the `horoscope’ for an event based on the position of the stars at the moment of the event. Indian astrologers have a firm belief that there exists a meaningful link between the time someone is born and the qualities that are inherent to his/her personality. The birth chart reveals a lot about the person and his destiny and predictions can be made by studying the person’s stars. By seeking help from an astrologer, people can make meaningful choices about the direction of their future.

The planet Sun transits through the twelve signs of the zodiac on its annual journey and spends about one month in each sign. The sun’s position on a person’s birthday therefore determines his/her star sign. The sun represents personal pride, ego, authority, power, leadership qualities, health and vitality etc. The sun also symbolizes creativity and influences the fun side of our life like sports, recreational activities, holidays and other social events etc. Astrologically the Sun is the centre of our existence and all our daily affairs tend to revolve around this centre. It gives strength to all the other planets ruling the Zodiac and that is the reason why the Sun plays a key role in Astrology. On its annual journey the sun spends about one month in each Zodiac sign and has a different effect on each sign:

Aries: When the Sun transits into Aries it is strong and enthusiastic. It makes you appreciate honesty and truth and hate deceit. You like things to be clear cut and logical. Your weakness is your lack of sensitivity and your limited capacity to be emotional.

Taurus: When the Sun transits into Taurus it gives the strength and drive to take up projects initiated by the impetuous Aries Sun. This is a time for hard work. During this time the capacity to finish off an unfinished task and security needs are strong. A good time to savour rich food and enjoy other sensual pleasures.

Gemini: Communication becomes enjoyable and effortless. The Gemini sun makes one curious to seek the truth. The sun’s influence gives you the much-needed flexibility and also makes you realistic. This is a very good time to get your point across, to initiate new relationships and also to go on short trips.

Cancer: When the Sun is in Cancer things tend to get a bit low and emotional. Social events take a backseat and more and more time is spent at home. Flirtations become more serious and emotional sensitivity is heightened. Personal relationships take a more serious turn and reach serious levels. A good time to nurture and perform domestic activities like cooking for loved ones.

Leo: The Sun in Leo makes it very persuasive. It also makes you very self confident and vibrant. It makes you willing to take risks without a second thought. The influence of the sun makes you playful and warm-hearted. A good time to host a party or go out and socialize.

Virgo: When the sun is in Virgo anything that is low in value will fall by the wayside. Only the best works for you now from clothing to food etc. you will have the energy to put things in order. This is a very good time to quit your unhealthy habits like smoking and start a new fitness routine.

Libra: the sun in Libra marks the time for deliberations. You go over your decisions again and again and take your time while weighing the pros and cons. You are bestowed with a sense of fairness and diplomacy. The Libra sun turns your thoughts to aesthetic beauty and interpersonal relationships. This is a very good time for Romance.

Scorpio: The sun in Scorpio makes you very passionate and intense. Passions run high and physical love is engrossing and exciting. You like to engage yourself in activities that are meaningful and significant. You may also develop some negative feelings like Jealousy and envy.

Sagittarius: when the sun is in Sagittarius adventure takes a front seat in an otherwise routine and busy life. You find it hard to settle down to work or stick to a schedule. Mishaps are likely due to your increased sense of adventure. An ideal time to explore and travel.

Capricorn: The sun in Capricorn makes you set high goals for yourself. You are persistent and patient. Your common sense governs all your decisions. You are not spontaneous and tend to take life rather seriously. Once you achieve success you never look back. A good time to raise your social status.

Aquarius: The sun in Aquarius makes you mentally agile and friendliest of all signs. This transit marks a good time to leave behind old traditions and forging new techniques. Your ideas are progressive at this time. It’s not a time for building intimate relationships. A very good time to hang out with a large group of friends or to work for a good cause.

Pisces: the sun in Pisces makes you emotional and intensely compassionate. You are tolerant, patient and sometimes trust others blindly. People can take advantage of your sensitivity and end up hurting your feelings. This is a good time to connect on an intimate level with others and also cultivate your creative instincts. The time of your birth is therefore, important when it comes to studying your astrological chart. By studying your stars, planets and your zodiac sign you are more likely to make choices that are right for you!

Celebrity Cancer- Katrina Kaif...

Katrina Kaif was born on 16th July 1984 in Hong Kong. She is currently one of the highest paid actresses in India and has been voted the sexiest woman in a poll conducted by an Indian magazine. She made her debut with the movie Boom that was a box office disaster. But, she stayed on to achieve real success with the movie Namastey London. She has made a very successful career for herself in Bollywood now and has given many hits in a row since 2006. Personally, her relationship with Salman Khan has been a very controversial one.
Katrina is a Cancer and her ruling number is 7. Her lucky days are Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The planet Neptune makes her highly imaginative. She is an easygoing and optimistic person. She is generous, emotional and sensitive at heart. She loves taking care of her family, and, being a Cancer woman she will be a perfect wife and a great mother.

The year 2009 will turn out to be better than expected for her. She achieves success fairly easily and reaches new heights. Her fans love her and will continue doing so even in year 2009. However, she must make sure that she does not go on a signing spree this year. She must be careful regarding her health and not put too much pressure on herself. She will reap huge benefits from her professional life this year and will capitalize on all the opportunities that come her way. At the end of the year, she might take some rash decisions which may not prove to be fruitful for her. She may also be confused with regard to her personal life this year.