2018: A year of optimism and opportunities

A new year, a new hope begins with the dawn of 2018. Red, white and black are the colours of 2018. Though all the colours are opposite to each other but their combination symbolises purity, holiness, mystical illumination and ecstasy.

Many of us are looking forward to challenges, new pursuits and healthy competitions. The year 2018 when summed up 2+0+1+8 the total comes to 11. Eleven is the only one of best octave of number 2, which represents double Sun, a source of life. Its rays nourish bodies as well as minds. That’s why you are filled with a sense of optimism, eagerness, excitement and boundless energy.

A time of movement, journey and new beginning for the persons born on 2, 11, 20, 29/ 1, 10, 19, 28/ 8, 17, 26/9, 18, 27. They will emerge into the warm rays of golden sunshine feeling reborn, renewed and reorganised. There will be growth and happiness in the lives of Leo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Taurus and Libra. Things are moving fast, bringing closer to goals in lives of Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces. Any person longing for a child, change, house or promotion will have a fruitful year. Gemini, Cancerian and Virgo will have to work hard to bring balance and harmony. These three signs may see major changes in their career; partnership and budding romance.

It is significant to focus at number 18 too (the last digit of 2018) 1+8=9, it signifies Mars. This number imbues its own with a deep and intense nature and great strength of individuality. Number 9 symbolises love, blessings and spiritual awakening. This is a significant year for writers, publishers, lawyers, astrologers, TV journalists and spiritual leaders. There will be a distinct bearing on professional activities of computers, airlines, railways, telephones, musical instruments and archeology. Exporters may be in for difficult phase with orders dealing or stock getting destroyed. 

Number 18 is a combination of Sun and Saturn which is not friendly, so the year may create problems for ruling party and national leaders whose names starts with alphabet S, M or R. At least one spiritual leader may be caught in controversy or other unsavoury situation providing fodder for the newspaper headlines.

Some stars, singers, actors, models, beauty queens are likely to have a wonderful year especially whose name start with alphabet A and S. The film industry will come up with big hits with new ideas in script writing. Amitabh Bachchan will continue to rule the film industry but he should be cautious about his health. The year 2018 will see Bollywood rolling out third films from hit franchises. The stars kid will have a tough period.

ASTRO ADVICE OF THE YEAR

Recite the mantra, Aum Aan Angaarkay Nameh, 108 times on the first day of the 2018. Those not desirous of recite mantra can donate utensils, sweets, books, stationary items, food grain in charity or place of worship. This will bring good luck in 2018.

(The columnist is author of 32 books on Astrology, Numerology, Vaastu, Mantrism, Dreams and Moles. He features regularly on various TV channels. You can email your queries at: pkhurrana@astroindia.com)