Your daily predictions August 18, 2016

Date: Thursday, August 18, 2016 

Yogam: Shobanam 

Tamil year: Dhurmuki

Karanam: Bhavam

Month & day: Aavani-02 

Rahukalam: 1.30 pm to 3 pm

Yamakantam: 6 am to 7.30 am 

Natchatram: Avittam

Sunrise: 6.01 am

Thithi: Pournami

Sunset: 6.24 pm

ASWINI: You may have to put a Plan B into action due to changed circumstances. Your discretion on certain matters will be appreciated. Sudden changes in schedule are foreseen. 

BARANI: Fulfil all the needs of family members, especially the needs of in-laws. Family bonding is good and you will be blessed for your caring ways. 

KARTHIGAI: Adopt a straightforward approach; don’t impose your ideas on others. Care must be taken when driving your two-wheeler. Avoid clashing with co-workers and labourers. 

ROHINI: Take whatever opportunity you get to finish schedules ahead of time. A friend’s phone call is cheering. Someone whom you will meet today will be of help. 

MIRUGASEERSHAM: Help from various sources are at your disposal. Government help is particularly useful and will help you acquire the required documentation. All your work will be done without any hindrances. 

THIRUVATHIRAI: Your neighbour will appreciate your ability to get things done. You will get relief from all sides. Tensions vanish and you can concentrate totally on your work and finish it on time. 

PUNARPOOSAM: Financial burdens could ease today. Try to finish all the documentation required on a property deal. Avoid sweets as this could affect your health. 

POOSAM: Avoid last-minute rush. Take care to meet deadlines as prescribed. Legal issues are foreseen today. Deal with people without harshness or haste. 

AAYILYAM: Don’t delay documentation of work done as you will need this for your future records. Family disputes may make you tense. Confusion prevails. Take up your priorities systematically.

MAGAM: Avoid new ventures / deals with strangers. Do not waste time on social media networks. A new friend may seek you out. The first half of the day may involve a celebration, the second half may be pressured. 

POORAM: Spend your time with friends who mean something to you or those who have been true to you. Avoid revealing personal matters to strangers. Drive carefully. There will be many friend requests for you. 

UTHTHIRAM: Builders will be busy with documentation for clients. Traders can hold on to deals until noon, then proceed to close them. Government support is forthcoming. Chalk out tasks and finish them promptly. 

HASTHAM: Take the opportunity to show your talent and skill and get into the good books of the bosses. A busy day ahead. There may be a surprise visit by a senior who could be looking at past performance. 

CHITHIRAI: Don’t involve yourself in family matters pertaining to a friend. Avoid being harsh on workers. You may be struggling to arrive at a decision: get help from friends and work out the option that is best for you. 

SWATHI: Handle workers’ problems with utmost care. The family’s love is very heartwarming. You may be slow to make a decision. 

VISAGAM: Avoid quarrelling with siblings; try to work out an amicable solution. Avoid unwanted expenses. Spend the evening with the family. 

ANUSHAM: Concentrate on studies if you are disturbed today. Finish work on time. A good friend will come to your aid today. Avoid pointing fingers at others if you have committed a mistake. 

KETTAI: You may need time to sort out profitable deals and settle debts. The entire day may be spent on money matters. It may be a good day for speculations. Try to get back money you have lent out. 

MOOLAM: Your own approach brings you success. Keep track of servants you are hiring and have a watch on your possessions as there may be a chance of theft. Your power to control the family is appreciated. 

POORADAM: Avoid eating out. Keep the family informed if you have a problem and avoid a misunderstanding. A friend from the opposite sex may visit you. 

UTHRADAM: Financial burdens may be a cause for some worry. Avail of your spouse’s support. Take care of your personal documents when on the move. Some loss is foreseen. 

THIRUVONAM: Haste makes waste. Discuss issues with partners and sort them out. Don’t proffer too much information. Misunderstandings may crop up. 

AVITTAM: People will appreciate you for your goal setting and your achievements. Financial stress is gone and you get good gains by the evening. A decision taken in the recent past will fetch good returns today. 

SATHAYAM: Expenses are foreseen. If prone to respiratory tract infections, avoid cold food items. Distractedness may lead to inefficiency. Be organised and alert. 

PURATAATHI: Concentrate on the work entrusted to you. Avoid arguments. Listen and act. Sudden gains are foreseen. Friends will drop in; spending time with them will lift your spirits. 

UTHIRATAATHI: All your work will be finished on time without hurdles. You may be dining out with the family. You will make gains on all fronts. 

REVATHI: Don’t be harsh on family members. Your financial position will improve. Start building your savings early in your career. 90 percent of work is in the preparation, 10 percent in execution. So prepare well.