By ANIL JAIN

ARIES: The New Year 2014 will start with a bonanza for senior bureaucrats from the professional angle. Your fortune will be at zenith and many pleasant surprises are in store for you. You will be at the helm of affairs and your efforts will get appreciation from all quarters. You are likely to be gifted with a raise in official status. As far as financial matters are concerned, you can explore new options. Any deal of immovable property should be kept pending. Huge financial gains are expected in speculation.

TAURUS: Certain degree of trepidation may prevail for bureaucrats from professional angle during the first fortnight of January. Sudden events during the start of the New Year may leave you flummoxed. However you will get needed respite from mental agony after Makar Sankranti. There will be a revival of the feel good factor. Good professional opportunities will be knocking at your doorstep. Financial gains are expected towards the end of the month. Long pending matters relating to immovable properly will get resolved. You are likely to suffer from backache.

GEMINI: January may not be a very favourable month for bureaucrats from the professional angle. No significant change is on the cards at workplace. You may have to realize the ground realities and take action accordingly. Unnecessary arguments with your bosses should be avoided towards the end of the month. This may be a good month from the financial angle. Financial gains are also expected by way of inheritance.

CANCER: Bureaucrats may have to face daunting obstacles during the month from the professional angle. You should prepare yourself to sail hard to the wind. The road ahead will be bumpy and making right decisions concerning your career will be a horrendous task. This will not be a favourable month from the financial angle too. However, the success of your child in a competitive examination will be a source of pleasure for the family.
LEO: The year will start with a gift for bureaucrats from the professional angle. Life will be buzzing with activities at workplace. You will remain vibrant and everything will appear to be moving as per your command. You will get full support from your bosses and most of your expectations will be met. Financial gains will be unbelievable and a new source of income will develop. Romantic ties will get strengthened. Most of the time will be spent in socializing. Financial gains are expected in speculation.
VIRGO: This will be a favourable month for bureaucrats from the professional angle. A silver lining will be clearly visible and decisions made during this month will go a long way in enhancing your career prospects. Life-time opportunities will be knocking at your doorstep0. Financial gains will be unbelievable. This is the right month to finalize a deal of immovable property. Bureaucrats suffering from heart ailments need to be under medical supervision.

LIBRA: This will be an excellent month for bureaucrats from the professional angle. Results in the profession will match your expectations. You are likely to be nominated for an important deputation posting. Your efforts will get recognition and you will feel proud of your professional achievements. God will shower blessings on you and your family and prosperity is indicated by planetary positions.

SCORPIO: This will be a favourable month for bureaucrats from the professional angle. You will continue to move in a higher trajectory and your legitimate expectations will be met. You cannot be a fence sitter and you may be required to make tough decisions at workplace. The efforts made by you will get appreciation.

SAGITTARIUS: The starting of the New Year will be with a positive note for bureaucrats from the professional angle. You will be taken unawares by a pleasant surprise which will change your professional scenario. Lots of activities are expected at workplace and you may feel proud of your achievements. There will be no dearth of money.

CAPRICORN: This will be a reasonably good month for bureaucrats from the professional angle.  You are likely to be nominated for a plum posting towards the end of the month. Life-time opportunities are expected in your career.

AQUARIUS: The New Year may not start on a positive note for bureaucrats from the professional angle. Rather the verdict in a long- pending professional matter may go against you. There may not be respite from mental agony. You may not get the support of your bosses. Major decisions concerning your career should be kept pending. No change is expected in your financial position. A deal of immovable property should not be finalized during this month. Bureaucrats suffering from high blood pressure or heart ailments need to be under medical supervision.
PISCES: This will be a memorable month for bureaucrats from the professional angle. The New Year bonanza concerning your career will make you happy and vibrant. Your fortune will be at zenith and most of your legitimate expectations will be met. Planets even indicate a raise in your status in the profession. An official foreign trip is likely to be planned. There will be total harmony on the domestic front. You may plan buying a new vehicle or jewelry. Huge financial gains are expected in speculation.
This content is published in Bureaucracy Today magazine in January 2014 edition.
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