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contents

10 Funky New Year!

Nadira & Omer Khalid Sultan’s party 22 Can’t Help Falling In Love Mikail Khan & Izza Sami 28 Highway to Happiness Anum Sikandar Khan & Husnain Bokhari 30 Faraz Manan Cover Shoot 36 Julius John’s Chilling Art Instalation

by Seher Tareen 41 What We Fancy Find out what tickles our fancy.

46 Fifty Shades of Gold Bridal trend

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FUNKY NEW YEAR

Kamiar Rokni & Momina Sibtain

Shazay Salahuddin

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Nadira & Omer Khalid Sultan hosted a super new year’s party on their rooftop.

Everyone had a great time as they celebrated the end of 2013 and a fabulous start to 2014.

Nahzat Adnan Azam & Nadira Omer Khalid 2014

Nida Mian, Seher Tareen, Natasha Javed & Ahmen Khawaja

Aleena Azam & Adnan Azam

Arjumand Bano, Ayesha Noon & Attiya Noon

Arfah Khawaja & Zain Aziz

Mehryn Zafar

Haroon Sethi, Mariam Tareen Sethi, Maheen Ansar, Usman Khalid & Mina Usman

Yasir &Shah, SaharOmar NoonShah, Khadijah Ali Shah & Zoe Khan 12

Sana Shahzad, Shahmeer Kamal & Zahid Noon

Omer Khalid & Nadira Omer Khalid

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Sana & Asim Mir

Maryam Kamal & Leena Ghani

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Zainab Jahangir

Natasha Kamal, Sara Noon, Natasha Monnoo & Purniya Awan

Zainab Shaukat & Nadira Amir

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Alyzeh Rahim & Hissam Hyder

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Izza Sami & Mikail Khan

Mavra Tahir Sumeha Khalid & Shireen Rehman

Haiya Qamar, Anam Ayub & Natasia Khalid Sahar Zafar

Sehr Mumtaz

Attiya Noon & Khadijah Shah

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Nasiba Khar

Maryam Shafaat & Jania Bhatti

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Mishel Malik & Sara Babar

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Maham Naqshband & Nassir Ali Khawaja

Habiba, Usama, Salman, Samina Maleeh, Ahsan & Sarah.

THE PERFECT FIT!

Saima Azhar & Ayesha Omer

Levis Pakistan hosted an exclusive preview at The Forum in Karachi.

The preview also featured Levi’s® spokesperson Ayesha Omer. The event was organised by Catalyst PR.

Saminah Maleeh & Ghazala Humayon

Sadia Nawabi

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Maha Burney & Nadir Feroze

Frieha Altaf

Zainab & Zara

Umair, Sana & Owais

Aaniya & Asma

Fakhir

Ayesha Omer

Yildrim

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Fatima

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can’t help falling in love Mikail Khan & Izza Sami celebrated their upcoming wedding with a fun filled mehndi. The highlight of the night were the entertaining, acrobatic dance numbers.

Mikail Khan & Izza Sami

Anushka Peracha, Raessa Javed & Mahgul Kabir

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Ammar Khan, Adam Jilani, Yawar Noon, Zahra Khan & Hissam Hyder

Abeera Sami Ahsanuddin, Seher Tareen, Arooj Raja & Mariam Khan Zahra Khan

Marya Javed

Fatima Hasam, Ameeha Khalid & Sara Shahid

Alyzeh Rahim & Ayesha Noon

Maheen Ansar Dr. Shahida Khawaja, Rabia Khawaja & Naila Malik

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Shehzad Malik & Shehryar Taseer

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Arfah Khawaja looks super. We love the silk harem pants!

Nida Fatima Khan looks glamourous in a sequinned mini dress & fur trim stole.

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Saleeha Shah trendy as ever in a cropped leather jacket.

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Mavra Tahir looks hot in a leather jacket a pleated skirt & the perfect accessories, a great way to start the new year!

Mina Usman looks chic yet comfortable. We love Mina’s plum lips & flats.

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Faraz Manan’s new couture & diffusion collection titled “Nawabi” is the perfect fusion between east and west. It fuses old world charm and antique embellishment with new cuts, colours and fabrics. The result is a divine collection that is feminine and beautiful.

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BY SEHER TAREEN

Julius John’s chilling art

P.S {ART} in collaboration with Rohtas 2 & Faiz Foundation Trust introduced us to the brilliant work of Julius John.

Curated by Seher Tareen, read about what she has to say about this chilling art installation.

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here is a cool, calm, collected confidence to Julius John. When I first met him, over a year ago, he had just graduated from the National College of Arts (NCA), and was working as the assistant curator at NCA’s Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq Gallery. Having already worked at the gallery as a student, as a graduate he seemed to be in masterful command. And so it came as no surprise to me to hear that in his college admission interview he stated that he was not looking for fame or fortune. When asked what it was that he was looking for, he answered, “Satisfaction.” Confidence.

Julius’s work deals primarily with navigation through geographical and social divides. Referring to his neighbourhood, Kot Lakhpat, which is cordoned off from the more affluent suburbs that surround it on two sides, by an open sewer, called the ‘ganda naala,’ he says, “I go to posh places and then I cross the naala which is a different life altogether, almost like a graveyard.” The broken houses with broken facades that line the naala are the result of a government policy aimed at gentrifying the area. The building of a road, that has been three years in the making, has pushed the residents of this largely low-income community further and deeper into their “broken homes.”

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The deeper you delve into Julius’s work, or his mind (the two are synonymous), the more there is to discover. The theme of darkness is another predominant feature he likes to play with. The depth of his work, however, is in the details. The reference to the naala serves as a reminder of the open wound of social and religious intolerance that is, alarmingly, gaining strength in Pakistan today.

The darkness that lingers in his pieces, mirrors the apocalyptic references in the Bible that he so often, and at times satirically, uses as inspiration for his art. Julius is a thinking artist; every placement of colour, every stroke and every positioning of every object is thought out and serves a larger purpose. Analysing his work is like having a conversation with a brilliant mind.

For his first solo show, Julius has found inspiration in the following verse: “…and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining.” (Luke 23:44,45). The “space” created by Julius is providing the viewer with an experience, a walkthrough of the gallery, with heavy doses of symbolism, in every nook and cranny. There are three elements that make up this experience: the two dimensional drawings on the

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eral symbolism of this show is of the geographic divide, there are vastly more symbolic forces at play here. He calls it “the underlying politics of the naala.” There is a sense of urgency in the oozing “black water.” It represents the emotions of a religious minority as it is, according to him, in a state of flux. The second grave installation juxtaposed in an eerie opposite state of death-like stillness, alludes to the fatality of inaction. The red tree is not living, yet it is the colour of blood, an interesting contradiction. From one angle the two “graves” merge as one, “but I split the two” says Julius as he explains the verse that inspired the installation. “The curtain of the temple tore into two from top to bottom.” (Luke 23:45) What makes Julius John a strong person is exactly what makes him a strong artist, with a strong point of view. He is not one to makes excuses for himself. Whether it is the estrangement from his father in his early adolescence, heartbreak in his teens, or the issues that come with being part of a religious minority in an increasingly extremist society, Julius John does not identify himself as a victim of his circumstances. He has had moments of fear, episodes of emotional difficulty, all based on his religious identity yet he does not let that define him. This is what I found to be the most inspirational facet of his personality. “I am a dreamer, I decide my own destiny, I’ve carved my path for myself.” It is no wonder he is confident; with a distinction in his thesis, his first solo show and a Fulbright scholarship under his belt, Julius is poised to do just that.

Read more about his work at psart.co

walls, the three dimensional installation and the shadows. When experienced collectively, it is a powerful force. It echoes, with a quiet conviction, the current socio-religious divide that threatens to devastate the nation.

Using a thin slab of black dry pastel, Julius has transformed the walls of the gallery into a picture still, a moment frozen in time, of the area where he was born and bred, which his art so often pays homage to – Kot Lakhpat. There is a two-part installation that rests in the interior space of the gallery. Two bathtubs are placed parallel to each other, one upright and the other inverted.

The former has thick tar-like paint oozing from it while a short, red Christmas tree stabs the latter on one edge. The tubs signify graves, the Christmas tree the tombstone and the black paint a reference to the naala. The upright “grave” spilling over with thick black paint serves as a potent symbol of the open wound. He is manipulating the lighting in the space, casting two strategic shadows that reflect the silhouettes of the installations onto the one wall he has left bare. Apart from the two dim bulbs used to cast these shadows, the space is enveloped in darkness. It all comes together as a whole and every artistic decision has a background story, a reason.

With Julius’s work it is essential to peel the layers, every layer adds a deeper meaning and greater value to it. While the gen-

The reference to the naala serves as a reminder of the open wound of social and religious intolerance that is, alarmingly, gaining strength in Pakistan today.

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Omer Shah at Omer Khalid’s New Years party #byebye2013

Anisah Shoaib Shah making New Year resolutions and lighting sky lanterns to ignite the starry sky #resolutions

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Khadijah Shah enjoyed 2013’s last night with her friends in a deep coloured gown which did justice to her high aesthetic sense!

How socialites and celebrities ended their year, giving 2014 a warm welcome!

Amna Hassan Tahir welcoming 2014 with a bang! #party

Hannah Khan with her cousins at a fabulous party in Lahore! #funnightout

Iman Hasan celebrating New Years eve with her #girls at El Gringo! #dancefloor

Iman Mazhar hosted a lunch to kickstart the New Year #wintersun #Hello2014

Alyzeh Rahim at a dinner on New Years with her fiance! #tonewbeginnings

Madiha Hashmi with her cousins at Zuma in Dubai #NYEparty

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forced) partner in the post Sept 11th attack on Afghanistan. It provided logistical support and transit routes and for these services it was rewarded appropriately. Ideally the money should have been used to expand the road network and be spent on their upkeep but am sure the money likely found its way to the Army coffers and not the National Highway Authority.

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ISFANDYAR ZAMAN So there are a couple of things wrestling amongst each other in my head but let’s get back to that a bit later.

The last sojourn was aboard the IC (Inter City) train from Brussels to Frankfurt, it turned out to be a very functional civilized German ride. The café car was stocked enough to keep you sustained but nothing over the top. The train stations along the way were all gleaming and grand and the rolling countryside a pleasure. Frankfurt itself, once just a wound up German power capital is slowly unwinding and the city itself had some of a surge happening. With the European Central Bank, gaining some much needed extra powers, the city is gearing itself to become more international.

The trip itself was to teach a group of Chinese Executives about Europe and its economy. Having someone repeat every word you say in a different language gives you the chance to pause yourself and reflect on what you just said.

However the challenge remains to make a joke and have it translated and to make it work. It’s an art one is yet to master. It’s nice to see our Sino brothers preparing to conquer Europe and once again it makes one cringe at the battles we ourselves are embroiled in back home.

And back in the land of the pure it’s all about drones, drones drones. Firstly, any extra judicial killing can never be justified and the US should be taken to court, however the drone debate has shown our own schizophrenic nature compounded. Let us first reflect on the NATO container burnings and the blockade of them till the drone stop.

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The point here is we signed on the dotted line. We agreed in an international agreement that Pakistan can be a transit point for goods being taken to Afghanistan and for NATO supplies when they need to revert back. Yes we suffered our own war on terrorism but the trucks going up and down Torkham are not to blame. At the same time we continue to take our begging bowl all over the World. Why would the US Senate grant us more funds whilst using the alternate route through the Stans is costing them much more? The EU grants us preferential trade status which helps our exports; would they still do it if we keep on blocking the NATO retreat from Afghanistan? Every action has repercussions. I for one do not support linking the NATO truck banning to some drones. We made a commitment and we need to stand by it...period!

There is another commitment we have made and that is to every Pakistani child born. That commitment is to by the parents and the State to ensure child health. There is an attempt to vaccinate every child so that he/she can grow to their full potential. There was some noise at some level how Polio drops are work of the devil but that has been overtaken by linking polio drops being administrated to the ending of drones. How is ensuring that our children don’t get inflicted by this crippling disease linked to some buzzing machine doing target practice. We are one of 3 countries globally to still suffer from Polio and the number of cases is growing. If the Saudi’s didn’t ban the drops then our dear mullahs have their marching and should see no argument for banning the drops. Every Polio team has to be accompanied by the local Imam, I don’t want to empower them but I’d rather use them to my advantage. Show them videos of kids with Polio and bring to our fold. Additionally the great polio workers usually work for free and risk their lives daily, they have taken upon themselves to keep our children healthy and they are getting slaughtered for it, they are my unsung heroes of the highest order. Dear PTI since you are happy to do a sit in over anything, can you arrange one on this subject? For every 100 chants you do on the great injustice the USA is doing to Pakistan and how the Taliban are our brothers, if you even once mention the Polio issue once you have my vote back (again). Actually dear NS, can you please also do something about and if you can’t then just tell little Shahbaz (I have faith in him). For once, this is a plea for the nation. We may have a travel ban coming upon and us and the World could not be more happy if they can be rid of the epidemic creating nation we have become.

For seeing what is happening globally and to get away from Geo, I’d say subscribe to Monocle. They will deliver to Pakistan and you will get a much needed respite from getting riled up from the pressing issues we have. On the shopping must list, I’d say ditch the oriental carpets we have and go the patchwork route. Actually speaking of drones and polio as kind of diluted my attention to things that may be thought of distracting, but distract we must.

Adios and next time, l’ll promise cheerier topics.

what we fancy!

From the makers of Paperazzi!

Find out what tickles our fancy!

food!

The noodle house, a vibrant casual dining restaurant where chefs prepare aromatic South East Asian dishes within minutes over an open flame. The Wasabi Prawns, Laksa and Pad Thai are delicious dishes you can’t miss!

on the playlist Lana Del Rey’s Summertime Sadness is our all time favourite!

hot couple!

Caught by the Paperazzi cameras: Mashall Chaudhri & Hasan Waliany are on our hot couple list!

cool shades!

Babar Bhatti is super on trend with these fun stuff retro shades.

We love the Easy Taxi Very in this app for fast, safe and year. We’re easy taxi service. The glad to see smartphone app lets you Babar pulling call a taxi with a press of this off in a a button. FINALLY! cool way.

“Those who find POWER exciting don’t see the POISON; how violent and DESTRUCTIVE it is.”

hot stuff!

Fatima Bhutto was featured on our favourite website, Neta-porter & described as “The elegant, outspoken member of the Bhutto dynasty.” She looks stunning!

hollywood!

Chris Brown tried to make a peace offering to Rihanna on New Year’s Eve, sending her a letter apologizing for all the pain he’s caused her, but she lit his letter on fire!

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH TENA DURRANI

BY NATASIA KHALID

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m 33 years old. I am divorced & getting married soon. I have an 8 year old daughter. I grew up in Lahore and moved to Karachi about 15 years ago when I got married.

When did you first start designing?

It was a complete fluke. I actually always wanted to become an interior designer and I would actually scoff at other drawing room designers. While I was pregnant with my daughter my sister in law suggested that I get a tailor in the house and start designing to stay busy. Once I started, gradually my customers would want to meet me and discuss their outfits and started asking for samples, so I just hung out some pieces for them to select thinking that was it as I had just started with one tailor.

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started growing and it was impossible to do it from home but my in laws were very against me having my own shop. However, after my divorce I realized I need to do this more professionally as it was something I enjoyed. That’s when I started looking for people to help me restructure my finances and I found Taimur who changed things around and organised my company.

Who or what inspired you to start designing?

Frankly, I really took this seriously once I was divorced and realised I need to support my daughter and myself so really she is what motivated as well as inspired me. I believe each collection needs to be better than the previous because I can always do better and I keep trying to outdo my last collection.

As a designer, what are some of the challenges you face?

Professionally, luckily I have Taimur to handle the whole business and finance bit but I feel when you’re doing couture on a large scale you have to be consistent and extra careful about quality control and you need constant supervision. On a personal level, I work late so I don’t get to see my daughter as much as I would like to. I want to spend more time with her.

What makes your brand different from the rest?

I’m probably the only designer who doesn’t follow themes. It makes me feel constricted in my design philosophy. It is not necessarily a good thing but I want each of my outfits to be different from one another.

Classic fashion or Modern fashion, which one do you prefer and why?

Everything! Just Like I can’t follow a theme I find both beautiful. I love mixing the two.

Variety is very important to me. I want to design for every kind of woman. I want older women of all sizes and young skinny girls, all to be able to find something at my store. I believe beauty is universal.

What is your personal style statement?

My personal style is still evolving. For 10 years of my life I was in a shell and had no style. I just need my day wear to be very comfortable while I’m working other than that I am very low key but if I have to go wedding I dress up and wear all the heavy outfits I love.

What are the qualities you look for in a friend?

I haven’t had the time to make friends. I just poach other people’s friends (LOL). Honesty I’m very blunt, so people have to be tough to be able to deal with that. They need to have a good sense of humour and they should respect my personal space as I like to keep a little distance.

Tell us about your latest collection.

We have opened up our print department finally. It has al-

lowed me to do all the crazy fun things I couldn’t play around with in my couture outfits.

Who are your favorite designers and why?

I have always loved Elie Saab. His gowns are so dreamy. Karl Lagerfeld is so cool and so inspiring.

What advice would you like to give to other upcoming or aspiring designers?

Don’t get caught up in what you think people need, you should always aspire to give great quality. Don’t follow what other designers are doing as it spoils your creative process. Integrity of design and quality is key.

RAPID FIRE: Favorite cuisine?

I love Biryani.

Your perfect Sunday?

Ideally, a great workout. A great movie at the cinema and just sleeping the rest of the day.

Guilty pleasure?

Carbs!!!

Favourite handbag?

Celine Luggage. I would love to get it in all colours.

Favorite perfume?

Haute Couture- Givenchy. It’s very old but I’ve rediscovered it.

Hobbies?

Work. I love work!

Most daring thing you’ve done?

I used to bunk school back in the day. My daring has been seen in real life. I am a lioness if you cross me.

Favourite local designer?

Bunto Kazmi is awesome and I love Rizwan Beyg as well.

Favourite local model?

Fauzia Hamman.

Finally, 3 words to describe yourself.

I am off-kilter. loyal & funny.

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Insta this!

With my chipmunks!

Leena Ghani

Acrylic on Canvas 2010

LIFE on paperazzi Makeup Artist

London Fashion Week

With my girls!

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London summer.

Freezing so not really summer

Summer in New York with the bestie

Pop Culture series.

Working with Dali and Frida

Bakhtawar Malik in Shehla Chatoor

Sania Maskatiya

Amun Sikander Khan

Emily Blunt

Sublime

by Sara

fifty shades of gold Gold will never go out of style. It’s our go to colour to celebrate this festive season!

Misha Lakhani Purniya Awan

Deena Rahman

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Hamza Tarar

Nadira Omer Khalid

Saleeha Shah Zuhair Murad

Tehmina Durrani

Rabiya Ahmed

Maheen Ansar Sehr Lone Madiha Hashmi Elie Saab

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what’s happening!

Your weekly entertainment guide plus all the upcoming events and much much more! Paperazzi gives you the latest scoop!

club havana!

The Kidney Centre Youth Initiative brings you ‘Club Havana’. Join them for fun in the sun at brunch! When: Sunday, 19 January 2014 For further info and tickets please contact any member of The Kidney Centre Youth Initiative or email Sehr Pirzada at sehr.pirzada@gmail.com

sonam & fawad

nca thesis degree show

We are so excited that Fawad Khan is playing Sonam Kapoor’s lead in Walt Disney India’s remake of Khoobsoorat, directed by Shashank Ghosh and Produced by Anil and Rhea Kapoor.

The movie is a modern day spin on the 1980 Hrishikesh Mukherjee comedy.

grease the musical We are super excited about the Grease Musical by Made for Stage Productions, directed by Nida Butt. The show hits Karachi on the 17th of January 2014 and will go on till the 2nd of Feb. The production features Ayesha Omar as Sandy, Ahmed Ali as Danny and Sanam Saeed as Rizzo. Made for Stage Productions is the same company that had brought the award winning KARACHI – THE MUSICAL, CHICAGO, MAMMA MIA, CARNAGE and the PILLOWMAN. Tickets are priced at PKR 2,000 per head and are available for purchase from Agha’s Super Store, McDonald’s and the MAD School (located on main Zamzama – the first commercial building in the Dominos service lane adjacent to Red Mango), and at the door before each show. For more info contact Waqar Khan at 0336 235 0775.

The film is currently being shot in Rajasthan and will be released by mid-2014. We can’t wait!

National College of Arts Thesis Degree Show is being held on Monday, 13th January 2014. The graduating batch will display their thesis for the audience to view and are looking forward to maximum support & participation!

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birthdays Aida 13th will 19th

Khan turns a year older on January, and Bano Raazee celebrate her birthday on January!

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12 - 18 January

horoscope

Our fab astrologer Zahid Haider, styles up your stars.Find out what’s in store for you this week!

For your in-depth weekly forecast call 0322-757-5219 E-mail: happyhaider65@gmail.com

aries

21March/20April Consider this your financially bonus week, Aries, as this week your business and income both are at it’s finest. Be prepared for some sweet and romantic meets and greets with the opposite sex which may leave you wondering about them. For those who are married, they are facing some disturbances in their marital life and seem to disagree with their partner over minute details that are not very important. Try to keep an open mind and keep your ego aside and surely you will feel the difference. for good luck: wear red coral

taurus

21April/21May You are unusually upset this week and the reason for this is your relationship. You are having a hard time getting through to the one you love and misunderstandings are creating the distance between you two. Don’t give up Taurus as if you try hard enough, this person will understand your point. Wedding season is almost over so until then be careful of what you eat as you may be stuck home due to indigestion and stomach problems while the rest are out partying. Good news, your elders are about to make a very beneficial and important decision about your life this week. Don’t doubt their judgement. for good luck: wear american diamonds

gemini

cancer

You are going through an extremely emotional

There is a new property that is about to

phase this week. You are being unnecessarily

become a very important part of your life

feisty with people and getting into prolonged

it maybe in the form of a new house or

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arguments. It may seem unreal, but the problem lies within you Gemini. You are the one who needs to think before you speak this week and while you are going through this emotional breakdown make sure you don’t make any important

gain a substantial amount of profits in your business but with your rising expenditures it is hard to be able to cherish them. There will be many relatives visiting your house this

even though you are being unreasonable, some

week so make sure you spend quality time

one of the opposite sex is being very supportive

with each of them as some of them may

of you and completely understands that this is

end up feeling like they don’t have enough

just a phase.

importance in your life.

for good luck: wear emerald

for good luck: wear pearl

virgo

libra

The cold weather has left you extremely

You are on a roll this week Virgo as every

The coming week is one full of romance and

worked up and all you want to do is stay

decision you are making this week is the right

butterflies for you. You are handling your love

in bed. It’s okay to take a break from all

decision for you. Despite all the stresses you

the socialising or else you will end up

have faced in the past year, you are feeling

life beautifully and the one you love is happier

exhausting yourself. It may also be a good

strong and are giving everyone around a

idea to stay indoors as your expenditures

very positive vibe. This will be a week full of

have been on the high for the past few

romance as the one who loves you will be

weeks. You are also stressed due to some

expressing their love in one form or the other

family politics but the problem is that you

all week and will try to make you very happy.

This week you will indulge in grooming yourself

are trying too hard to clear your name. The

There is some travelling coming up for you

and most of your expenditure will be spent on

harder you try to do that the worse your

as well. You are also in the mood to be social

yourself.

position becomes. The best thing for you to

and treating people out to good food. This

for good luck: wear opal

do is to leave the situation alone for now

week, spend time updating your wardrobe for

and ignore what you hear.

spring season.

for good luck: wear ruby

for good luck: wear jade

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a new work place. You are also about to

decisions this week. this week. Good news is that

leo

24July/23August

22June/23July

24September/23October

with you than ever before. There is an outburst of over confidence in you this week and you are feeling on top of the world. Just be careful as this attitude may be mistaken for arrogance.

scorpio

24October/22November A wholesome week this one will prove to be for you Scorpio. You may feel slightly down and physically weak on Tuesday and Wednesday so try to keep a healthy intake of fluids. You will gain some financial benefits from from a friend of the opposite sex and this will make you realise that this friend considers you more than just acquaintance. There are some very big important decisions coming up this week so you must deal with them with a positive mind and the result will be a positive one as well. Some new business ventures are also in order for you Scorpio, good luck you are about to get really busy. for good luck: wear pink & red coral

sagittarius capricorn

aquarius

pisces

Many congrats to Sagittarius, you are about

Business wise you will do exceptionally well

Why so feisty Pisces? There’s a lot of

this week. There are some women in your life

paranoia in you all of a sudden and it must

that play the roles of Lady Luck for you and

end immediately as it is a weapon for

23November/21December

to receive lots of benefits through a property deal. Your finances that had been stuck somewhere are all about to clear away this week and those who owe you money are finally willing and able to pay you back. It is also a week full of love and romance for you but for some reason you are not expressing your love openly and instead are hiding your feelings. Don’t be shy as the stars are in your favour. Be careful not to over eat as you are prone to gain extra weight this week. for good luck: wear yellow sapphire

22December/20January Lately you have been having second thoughts about your partner and you are longing for a change. As tempting as that thought is, you are wrong in every way to think along these lines.

The best thing to do at the moment is to stick to the situation you are in and think as thoroughly as you can before you make this decision. Ideally at this time of your life you should stay far away from making such important changes to you life as they won’t result fruitful for your future. Want to remarry. Avoid women during this week as you are likely to hurt them which will lead them to have ill feelings towards you. Don’t be depressed as it’s just a rough week, it will be over before you know it. for Good luck: wear opal

21January/19February

undoubtedly they will bring you great financial benefits this week too. Your female friends have an extra special soft spot for you but you need to appreciate this rather than take advantage of it. All of a sudden there’s a lot of anger inside

20February/20March

self destruction. You seem to be doubting everyone lately but this negativity needs to end ASAP!! You are about travel this week too and you do have a lot of money coming in from work but your expenses are such that you’re unable to save anything. Those of the

you and little things seem to annoy you. Don’t

opposite sex are showing lots of interest in

worry your good times are round the corner.

you but you just don’t seem to notice and

Introduce blue in your dressing this week.

are coming across as if you are playing hard

Angry for no reason at little things.

to get.

for good luck: wear blue sapphire

for good luck: wear mother of pearl