The week ahead

THIS will be a very joyful week because Jupiter, the planet of good luck and personal expansion, is making an exact aspect to the Sun, which rules one's destiny and future. This is a wonderful time to broaden your horizons. Take in a foreign film, read a book on a new subject, or spend some time outside familiarising yourself with the natural world.

Jupiter is about expanding your own personal world, either by physical travel and exploration, or by learning about new places and ideas. No matter which way you choose to expand your horizons, you are sure to enjoy yourself.

Queries Answered

What is meant by "Thri Jyeshta"?

T. U. VASUDEVAN, Chennai-4

CELEBRATING in the Tamizh month of Aani (when the Sun transits the Sign of Mithuna, according to the Souramana System) the wedding of a bride and her groom, both born as eldest child in their respective families, is called "Thri Jyeshta". She is Jyeshta Putri, he is Jyeshta Putra, and the month is called Jyeshta Maasam. Celebrating such a wedding is considered inauspicious. Some believe that, if during the Muhurtham for such a wedding, Budha (lord of Mithuna) is beneficially aspected, or if the Sun in Mithuna receives the aspect of Jupiter, the wedding may yet be celebrated.

However, practical experience shows that Thri Jyeshta's ill- effects cannot be averted even by resorting to such so-called exceptions to the rule.

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Good date: November 30

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