Contents
All that glitters 10 Fashion: Style savvy gentleman
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Interview: Urooj Nasir on a high
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Style Spotting with Ammar Belal
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Massarat’s makeovers 38 Mystery of the Zodiac
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Films 42 Interiors: Of earth and wood
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Recipes 46 Taroscope 48 Glamstock 50
Editor Injila Baqir Zeeshan Sub Editors Fatima Zehra Naqvi Sahar Iqbal Creative Head Babur Saghir Graphic Designers Javeria Mirza Sana Ahmed Atif Rafi Photographer Mohammad Amir Baba
LABEL Aasia Saail
PHOTOGRAPHER Abdul Qayum
MAKE-UP Depilex
MODEL Moammar Rana
TEXT Fatima Zehra Naqvi
Interview I am currently working on two projects for different channels; one revolves around women and their counseling, while the other is about men and their problems their insecurities, fears, complexes, etc. As not much attention is given to men and their issues, I decided to unveil their problems through the show “Meet the Man”
Urooj Nasir on a
high
By Sumeha Khalid telly in no time at all, leaving a lasting im-
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rooj Nasir made her foray in the fickle world of showbiz more than a decade ago. A young colt at the time, the girl was all set to rule the roost with her talent and good looks. And sure enough she was all over the
pact on her viewers. However, it came as a shock when the established actor, one fine day, decided to quit acting for good. At the pinnacle of her career, not many would have the guts to take such a decisive step. Being a determined girl she stuck to her decision and to date has not wavered from it. She can now be seen in the garbs of an anchor person, on various TV channels. Here are excerpts from her interview for Lounge. Q. How has the experience of marriage been so far? A. Absolutely fantastic and fabulous.
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I’m very happy and content with my life. I’m lucky to have found a man like Asif. Marriage is actually a gamble however, there are a few basic ingredients needed for a marriage to be a success - honesty, loyalty, sincerity, fidelity and respect for each other. If you’ve got that worked out then there’s no reason your marriage will not flourish and prosper. Allah has been really kind to us. He has given us a chance to make our lives beautiful and we will keep working on our relationship. Q. What keeps you busy nowadays? A. Lately, I have been working on myself to become a better person. I spent the last two Eids with mine and my husband’s fam
ily. At the moment I’m enjoying my marital life with my adorable and supportive husband who encourages me to follow my career. Q. Why did you disappear from showbiz when you were at the peak of your career? A. I never disappeared from showbiz. However, I decided to be more selective and choosy about my work. You will not believe the number of offers that started pouring in once I had announced my decision to quit acting. I got all sorts of international offers as well as for local ventures. However, I did not want to continue as I was not comfortable with the way things were progressing in show business. Q. What was it that made you decide to give up acting? A. One of my teachers taught me to do things for the right reason. I had many right reasons for quitting acting. Too many to divulge, but one thing I would like to clarify is that I did not leave it to please a particular individual; I left it for my own principles. Q. When did the transition from an actor to host actually take place? A. I started my career as a voiceover talent. My onscreen debut was as an anchor on NTM (private channel). Later I got my break as an actor through Family Front. Samina Ahmad made me a part of that family and I’m thankful to her for that. Q. Any regrets about giving up acting? A. No regrets whatsoever! Actually I’m very happy that I took that decision at that particular point in time. I have come to realize that when you take a decision for the right reasons you never regret it. Q. Any plans of taking to the acting platform again or will you continue being a host? A. I strongly believe in ‘man proposes, God disposes’… So no point in making plans. I now take each day as it comes as what’s meant to be will be. As far as acting goes, I don’t see myself doing that anymore. Let’s see what God has in store for me. Q. What about modeling? A. I’m not interested in fashion or ramp modeling. As far as TV commercials are concerned I will definitely take on any good project that comes
my way. Q. Please tell us about some of the projects you are working on currently. A. I am currently working on two projects for different channels; one revolves around women and their counseling, while the other is about men and their problems - their insecurities, fears, complexes, etc. As not much attention is given to men and their issues, I decided to unveil their problems through the show “Meet The Man”. Q. How do you manage to strike a balance between personal and professional life? A. One of my friends once told me to always remember to, “Give everything its due share even if they are the plants in your house.” And that thought has stayed with me ever since. I give my husband time; I respect his work, understand his work commitments and give him top-most priority in all matters. In return he reciprocates. My work comes after my family that is also the reason why I don’t want to take on too many projects. Q. Who’s your style inspiration? A. Actually no one! I don’t follow anyone, I have my own style. If you ask me, style is not about wearing modern or revealing clothes. In my opinion anything that you carry with style is stylish. When it comes to dressing, I’m very particular and conservative in my choice of attire. Q. And how do you keep fit? A. I do yoga and a bit of dieting. Both help me maintain my shape. Q. What are your future plans? A. Like I said, only Allah knows what’s in store for me so I don’t believe in making grand plans. But I do plan to have babies and do a bit of meaningful work to bring about some difference in people’s lives. Q. If not an actor/host what else would it have been for you? A. I would have been involved in some charity work where I could help mankind in any capacity. Q. Words of wisdom for our readers: A. If you can’t make someone’s life easy please don’t create problems for them either. And if you want to lead a peaceful, happy and successful life do good deeds and Allah will reward you.
You will not believe the number of offers that started pouring in once I had announced my decision to quit acting. I got all sorts of international offers as well as for local ventures. However, I did not want to continue as I was not comfortable with the way things were progressing in show business
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up Jazz
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style! By Urooj Zia
Colours this season are all over the place. Get a brilliant, fiery orange hat with your old black shirt, or a petrol blue scarf for a dark brown dress to add ‘pop’ to an otherwise mono-toned outfit
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dding a dose of feminity to your daily ensemble shouldn’t be a difficult task. Nor does it have to break your wallet. Until Pakistan becomes a land where people learn to not impose their notions of morality on to others, you don’t have to dress like a 90-year-old. Follow the basic principle that the ‘tu khud ko budel’ anthem teaches, and jazz up your outfits the way you want. Say hello to the wonders of leggings, elbow jackets and thick bangles! They come in all sizes and colours (and in the case of bangles, even shapes!), they’re cheap, and they can be paired with any outfit at all, to desify it enough to wear to work, or out on the street. Love that awesome little skirt? Grab it! Add a pair dark leggings, and voila! You have a perfectly ‘non-offensive’ ensemble. See what we mean? Few things – very, very few! – spell feminity the way elbow jackets do. In colder cities, add a set of wrist-length gloves, and a bunch of thick, metal bangles for a look that is guaranteed to be a head turner for all the right reasons. Colours this season are all over the place. Get a brilliant, fiery orange hat with your old black shirt, or a petrol blue scarf for a dark brown dress to add ‘pop’ to an otherwise mono-toned outfit. Pair off-the-shoulder gowns with shrugs in bright, happy colours. This season, ring in the biker chic! Lay off the excessive piercings, though – those just look trashy. For ideas, feel free to drool, like we did, over the Burberry Prorsum Aviator Jacket line. Why do those things cost so much? Why don’t we earn more? Why isn’t the earth round? Oh wait… Anyway, while heavy-set people have a ball in the winter (we all go around bundled up like little packages, don’t we), skinny folk need not worry. Skinny folk should think bullet pleats! They’ll give your tops the oomph you need and your skirts will get cute wavy hems. Also, embellish dresses with fur (faux, please, we like our animals!) and embroidery. Or get kneelength knits, paired with skinny belts and leggings to ward off glares from the more-pious-than-thou. The basic principle in all this is to look around at what’s deemed ‘okay’ (read: gets you the least amount of trouble on the streets). Of course, nothing that you wear – not even an abaya – will completely stop harassment, but for some twisted reason, anything other than the basic ‘acceptables’ seems to add to women’s woes thanks to the moral brigade (and we’re using the term ‘moral’ in a very sarcastic manner here, just so you know). It is ‘okay’ to wear qameez-shalwar. Well then, it should be ‘okay’ to wear dresses with leggings too, right? Dupattas are considered ‘okay’ but if we don’t want them replace them with funky scarves to keep your necks warm (your local Itwar Bazaar should be the place to go for these). Chuck headscarves and get hats. If you’re in Karachi, pushcart vendors at Tariq Road have an amazing collection of headgear – in all kinds and colours – for under Rs 200 each. For vintage dresses in excellent condition, check out local shops (or pushcart vendors) selling second hand clothes. We’ve found absolute treasures, for under Rs 300 each! Above all, be yourself, stand up for what you feel is right, and have fun.
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Massarat’s makeovers
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assarat Misbah is a very talented beautician. She has the ability to transform any face to make it look appealing and charming. Her magical touch can do wonders for any woman belonging to any age group. Lounge brings you makeovers of real women and not just fashion models.
Before makeover
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e begin by cleansing the face with moisturiser and cleanser. This cleanses the pores and thoroughly merges the base. We apply bases of various colours and blend them properly with the skin to enhance complexion. Yellow eyeshade is applied on eyes as a base. Light electric-blue eyeshade is used on the upper as well as lower eyelids. Smoky black is used on the side lines to make eyes look elongated. Mascara, kohl and eyeliner are used to give a finishing touch to the eyes. Blush-on is applied for a fresh, rosy look. Contouring is done on the nose to make it look sharp. Lipstick of a soft shade compliments the eye make-up. Make-up artist: Moon Text: Sahar Iqbal
You are invited!
to send in your picture with a few words about yourself and you can
WIN A FREE MAKEOVER to be featured in this column. Just write to us on: lounge@pakistantoday.com.pk
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By Fatima Zehra Naqvi
‘Mystery’ of the zodiac The Controversy
by Fatima Zahra Naqvi
The cosmic news broke without warning? Or did the solar eclipse and floods and blizzards herald the rediscovery of the new sign of the zodiac: Ophiuchus, the snake-holder? His usurpation of the 19 days between Scorpio and Sagittarius has altered everyone’s horoscope — and perhaps altered our personalities too. Think you’re a Pisces? Think again, because the star sign you thought was yours may be incorrect. That’s according to an astronomer who has discovered there are 13, not 12, zodiac signs. The internet exploded this month when Parke Kunkle discussed the newest sign, Ophiuchus, in an interview with American broadcaster NBC, propelling the topic to “trending” status on twitter for several days. Kunkle, a professor in the Minnesota Community and Technical College, talked about how a wobble in the Earth’s axis had caused a change in star constellations. As a result, there is a new sign, Ophiuchus, that wasn’t present 3,000 years ago when Babylonians introduced zodiac. Kunkle said in an interview that the Earth’s position has changed vis-avis the Sun in the last 3,000 years when astrological signs were first allocated and there is a new sign called Ophiuchus which dictates the course of many events.
Ophiuchus Personality Traits • A seeker of wisdom and knowledge • Flamboyant dressing sense, favouring bright colours • Authority looks upon him/her well • Would make a great architect or builder • Number 12 is the lucky number • Will have a big family but will leave home at an early age 40 I January 30 - February 05, 2011
Ophiuchus: an old hoax? While the sign many people were born under may change, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to remove that scorpion tattoo just yet: some astrologers, particularly in the western world, use a system that is Earth, not star, based. Kunkle’s debunking of astrology and the viral wave of theories and anti-theories about the 13th zodiac sign confounded the followers of astrology the world over, but also dealt a lethal blow to astrologers who withdrew to their shell groping for answers. But now astrologers are striking back. “The zodiac isn’t wrong. Your sign isn’t changing. Ignore the misinformation,” thundered astrologer Rob Brezny. “Every year or so, another astronomer erupts into the mainstream media with a portentous announcement about how, due to the precession of the equinoxes, the astrological signs are no longer aligned with the actual constellations,” he wrote on his website. Eric Francis, a New York-based astrologer and scholar, says the latest debate is another smear on the science of astrology. He says Kunkle’s revelations have no significance for the work of that for western astrologers, who use the tropical zodiac unlike the Vedic astrologers who use the sidereal zodiac.
The New Zodiac Capricorn: Jan 20-Feb 16, Pisces: March 11-April 18, Taurus: May 13-June 21, Cancer: July 20-Aug 10, Virgo: Sept 16-Oct 30, Scorpio: Nov 23-29, Sagittarius: Dec 17-Jan 20
Aquarius: Feb 16-March 11 Aries: April 18-May 13 Gemini: June 21-July 20 Leo: Aug 10-Sept 16 Libra: Oct 30-Nov 23 Ophiuchus: Nov 29-Dec 17
Films
In cinemas now! ‘The Roommate’ Release date: February 4, 2011 Director: Christian E Christiansen Star cast: Frances Fisher, Cam Gigandet, Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly Genre: Thriller Synopsis: A college freshman, Sara, (Minka Kelly) is randomly assigned to a dorm with a stranger named Rebecca (Leighton Meester). They start off as friends, but things turn deadly as Rebecca begins to target people in Sara’s life.
‘Waiting for Forever’ Release date: February 4, 2011 Director: James Keach Star cast: Tom Sturridge, Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Nikki Blonsky Genre: Comedy/romance Synopsis: Best friends while they were growing up, Emma (Rachel Bilson) and Will (Tom Sturridge) lost touch a long time ago – as far as she knows. To Will, Emma never stopped being the most important person in his life. Believing them to be forever linked, he goes wherever she goes. Will doesn’t have a home, a car, or a “real” job. He survives on his talent as a juggler and entertainer – talents honed through years of showing off for Emma. When her father falls sick, Emma returns to their hometown, trying to leave behind her complicated love life and failing career as a TV actress.
‘Frankie & Alice’ Release date: February 4, 2011 Director: Geoffrey Sax Star cast: Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgard, Phylicia Rashad, Chandra Wilson, Alex Diakun Genre: Drama Synopsis: ‘Frankie & Alice’ is a moving psychological drama based on the harrowing true story of Frankie Murdoch (Halle Berry), a woman suffering with multiple personality disorder in early 1970s Los Angeles.
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Interiors The main door leads to the lobby which is extremely well-kept, with wall hangings and paintings, showing that the owner has made sure that every nook and cranny, wall and window of his house demands immediate attention from the on-looker
Of earth and wood
The very first steps into the house through a lavishly carved ashwood and glass door with wrought iron work, speaks volumes for the exquisite taste of its owner Mr Arif Sheikh By Bushra Shehzad
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pread over an area of two kanals, amidst the sprawling suburbs of the EME Housing Society, DHA, this house is nothing less than a beautiful mansion. It showcases not only the monetary power of its owner but also his exotic taste and lifestyle. Right from the moment when you enter, its premises, the garden and the passageway to the main lobby beckon you instantly with the
various wind chimes hanging on the passageway roof, playing along the wind currents. The entrance to the house through a lavishly carved ashwood and glass door with wrought iron work, speaks volumes for the exquisite taste of its owner. The passageway itself is a raised wooden platform, flanked on either side by wrought iron railings. If one looks down, to the basement, visible from both sides of the passageway, on one side is a spiral staircase and on the other a beautiful round-shaped sitting area with a fireplace in the centre. This sitting area is a raised surface, with mosaic tiles, in brown, mustard and white donning its floor. On its right hand, is a small open kitchenette. The main door leads to the lobby which is extremely well-kept, with wall hangings
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and paintings, showing that the owner has made sure that every nook and cranny, wall and window of his house demands immediate attention from the on-looker. Two corner tables with decoration pieces and vases on them further enhance the presentation of the lobby, with a floor lamp to add to the overall ambiance. Not only that, but also the floor is covered with beautiful tiles of earthy tones and a false ceiling, with painted art work forces one to analyse every detail of the lobby. Three glass doors in the lobby each open to the drawing room, the dining room and the main hall/TV lounge respectively. The TV lounge is airy, with two glass doors opening in the lush lawns of the house. A door also opens to the main bedroom. An archway leads to an open kitchen. Right under the
TIPS • Maintain a consistent colour scheme throughout the house except bedrooms • Do not overdo bedrooms, as they are private spaces for relaxation • Do not leave walls or corners bare, or else they seem neglected • Vanity depressions or niches in walls add variation to the monotony of walls, taking away the need for mounting up shelves everywhere, acting as perfect places to showcase decoration pieces January 30 - February 05, 2011 I 44
en, with mosaic tiles forming the boundaries of the room floor. The pulpit of the walls, not only in the drawing but the entire house is wallpapered in a delicate flowery pattern. There is an Egyptian crystal horse on a side table and also two Egyptian steel bulls in golden. There are also replicas of Egyptian miniature paintings framed and hung on the walls. This Egyptian theme with the earth tones used in various furniture items in the drawing room along with the grey-brown Roman blinds finishes off the look. The dining room consists of a 12-chaired wooden dining table, with large chairs with white covers, giving it the perfect royal touch. The TV lounge and the kitchen on the first floor of the house are asymmetrically designed to the ones below them on the ground floor. However, there are three bedrooms, two of which are guest beds. The bedrooms are comparatively simpler than the rest of the house. But as should be,
archway is a four chaired dining table, perfectly suited to the three-member family owning this beautiful house. The kitchen is a rather small place with a wooden floor, and chocolate brown wood is used for all cabinets. The shelves are lined with green Indian marble. The kitchen is a rather simple affair with the minimum of decorations, with only artificial fruit-hangings and flower-hangings above the cabinet. This keeps in line with simplicity, without compromising on the beauty of the area. The TV lounge has comfortable sofas and a settee in light brown tones beautifully complimenting and in synch with the over all colour scheme of the house. There is a 42 inches flat screen LCD TV mounted on the wall, with a small glass table beneath it, on top of which lies a fish bowl, with two gold fishes, completing the entire look of the room. There are paintings and other art pieces hanging on different walls, showing that every little nook and cranny of the house has been well-tended to. One of the walls of the TV lounge has a large hearth with glass walls on either side, which look into the drawing room. The drawing room is by far the most lavish and tastefully decorated part of the house. This room is a classic fusion between traditional interior decoration and modern interiors. The fireplace between the glass wall partitioning the drawing room from the TV lounge adds another level of sophistication. Two low wooden chairs with beautifully carved peacocks on the rest, with maroon covers are placed in the corners besides the fireplace. Plush sofas in beige and dark brown are placed around a low coffee table. The coffee table is decorated with small decoration pieces of crystal, all collected from various parts of the world. The floor is wood45 I January 30 - February 05, 2011
The consistent use of ashwood for all floors, doors and windows maintains the cosy ambiance, going in line with the earth colours used throughout the house they are very lavish, yet not overdone. Wooden floors, platform beds, Chinese paper lamps on low side-tables are the major highlights of all the bedrooms. There are fireplaces in the two main bedrooms, completing the cosy atmosphere of the bedrooms, making it ideal private spaces to relax in after a tiring day. The basement of the house is an area dedicated to extravagant indulgences of the owner, consisting of a billiards room and a home theatre. The home theatre boasts of a 60 inches flat TV with a surround sound system. There are huge comfortable sofas and a large hearth adding to the warmth of the room. The colour schemes of the entire house has consistency with earthy tones of brown, black, gray and caramel with different variations being used throughout. Details have been carefully looked into as there are no bare walls, no bare corners and empty tables. Paintings from Rehman Chugtai to Archie Boyd and wall hangings decorate all walls. Hanging lamps and floor lamps have been used abundantly, adding a certain glow and cosiness to the ambiance. All tables throughout the house has porcelain or metal vases and decoration pieces on top of them. Another major feature throughout the house remains vanity depressions or niches, whish have been utilised to display small statues or antique pieces collected from various parts of the country and abroad. The consistent use of ashwood for all floors, doors and windows maintains the cosy ambiance, going in line with the earth colours used throughout the house.
Recipes
Chef Abdul Manan has worked with Royal Palm, World Fashion Cafe, Hot Wok Cafe in Lahore, Eye Television Network, ALite, Masala, Style360 and APlus, and also runs his own catering business by the name of Urban Gourmets.
Prawn Tempura Ingredients Jumbo prawns ½ kg Plain flour 1cup Corn flour ¾ cup Salt ½ tsp Pepper ½ tsp Ajinomoto ½ tsp Chilled soda water as required Oil for deep frying
Method Mix all and make batter of coating consistency. Dip each prawn in the batter and fry in hot oil until crisp and golden. Serve hot.
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THE ZODIAC AND EASTERN TAROT By Mariam Aftab AFTAB/CAPRICORN
WISAAL/TAURUS
The ambition card Dec 22 - Jan 21
The physical change card Apr21 - May21
Your wildest dreams will need to be put on the backburner as you take care of more practical things. Once you get that boring stuff off the road, you’ll be in the mood to tackle some of the more interesting tasks. Networking could help you get closer to those ideals that you hold high; take a short trip and calculate your costs -- it’s time to save for something big. There’s some danger that you could be misunderstood. Some of your actions could end up being misinterpreted by others.
You may need to take a positive, stepby-step approach this week and weigh your ideals against your ideas. Truly you may find that your friends are very confusing. Brilliance comes from becoming open-minded enough to make dramatic changes – find a cause to communicate; certainly you have something different and exciting to share. Your partner offers you some wisdom when it come to career issues. Think before you speak.
DUA/AQUARIUS The self-card Jan 21 - Feb 19 Your spread shows that your finances could be one of the things that you’ll be most concerned with, and you and your partner might not exactly be seeing eye-to-eye. It should be a very good time for enjoying a romantic evening at home with someone special. You could be feeling insecure where your loved ones are concerned. If you have been exercising a little self-discipline and doing lots of things, you might start getting together and having some fun with your friends.
JAL/PISCES The sensitivity card Feb 20 - Mar 20
This is week to make progress and fun together. This week you focus your energy on domestic responsibilities and complete the pending task at work. You want to have fun as you feel that the demands of your responsibilities and ambitions in life may have been eclipsing your pleasure-seeking activities. It can be hard to find time for everything you want to do, but without creative self-expression, you feel incomplete.
FIZA/ARIES The aura card Mar 21 - Apr 20 Your spread says that you will spend a lot of time thinking about your career and how to get ahead. If you are not feeling entirely satisfied with your current position, you might want to think about sending out some resumes. You might want to think about inviting some friends over to your house. You need to be happy and free at this time. Egocentric issues come up but you’ll be able to get right to the bottom of things. Be careful in your diet; you can suffer digestive problems.
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ASHIQ/GEMINI The love card May 22 - Jun 21
It is time to focus on finding a balance. You will find that others respect a more sensitive and emotional approach. You’ll probably start the week feeling a little moody or withdrawn. There could be some issues to deal with at home; there could be a few things that need to be discussed early in the week. You can expect help from your friends. Your dreams could easily come true. It is time to go off on an adventurous journey at the end of this week.
IRTIQA/CANCER The growth card Jun 22 - Jul 23 This may be a low week generally. You may feel exhausted or want to take some time within yourself to assess the conditions in your environment. Take a pause and observe more than to decide. You are more aware of yourself: your own needs and your importance in others’ life. bringing improvement in your self, personality wise or for health, is the key issue right now. You will be more emotional than usual. For a day or so you may find things get fairly wacky in your surroundings.
QUWAT/LEO The strength card Jul 24 - Aug 23
It is time to do some psychological digging. Move beyond your usual horizon. You will need to work twice as hard in order to get to that finish line. Break past the usual systems of thinking and listen to the voice of your dreams. Love could inspire you. You will be ready to do some social interaction with someone giving you the strength of confidence. Helping others will bring you great joy; give without expecting anything in return.
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THEHRAO/VIRGO The patience card Aug 24 - Sep 23
It is time to focus on an innovative dream. Your day-to-day work environment might change. Confusion may be a bit of a problem this week. You will need to work on becoming more open-minded. You will suddenly know exactly what you need to say in order to change things around. It is a time to think about love. Listen to your heart and think with your mind. Helping others will bring you great joy. It is also good time to arrive at a very different spiritual understanding.
Celebrity Couples & Compatibility Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
SAHIR/LIBRA The magician card Sep 24 - Oct 23
Your spread shows that a creative approach may help you come to terms with a difficult issue. You may need some time alone in order to come to terms with some deep-seated issues. Recharge yourself and enjoy a quiet moment alone. You will be artistically inspired to communicate with people. Make proper use of time and energy to enjoy the fruits of happiness. You may have to take a major decision in your work. This week the journey of life would make a wonderful beginning.
INTISHAR/SCORPIO The confusion card Oct 24 - Nov 22
Your evenings will be marked with mixed emotions that could make you tense. No need to worry as people would bring you more joy than disappointment. Divert your thoughts and energy to what you wish to see in physical reality. You can give an ear to your subordinates for some useful suggestions. You will receive a special gift from someone special that will lift your spirits. Those appearing for competitive exams need to keep their cool. Your effort would definitely bring positive results
KISMET/SAGITTARIUS The luck card Nov 23 - Dec 21
Your spread indicates that you will need to come to terms with your own value system this week. Follow your big dreams; they could lead you to gold. Spiritual values shine out like a star; aim high towards a goal that will bring you great joy. Your sweetheart will touch your soul that sets free your imagination to unlimited thoughts. It is also a good to pay attention to the state of your emotions. Avoid getting involved in any unsolved family matter this week.
Will Smith September 25, 1968 Philadelphia, Pen. Birth time: unknown Sun Sign: Libra Moon Sign: Scorpio Jada Pinkett Smith September 18, 1971 Baltimore, Maryland Birth time: unknown Sun Sign: Virgo Moon Sign: Virgo People born under Libra (Will’s star) are rarely lazy. They work hard and also demand that their partners work just as hard. They have a strong sense of justice and fair play. It is pretty unusual for them to express anger, but when they do it is usually a storm. Jada’s a Virgo. In love, Virgo lives according to her/his rules while Libra is very different. There are other discrepancies too: Virgo is more interested in money than sex; Libra finds it inexcusable. Stay-at-home Virgo resents Libra’s social butterfly instincts and pursuit of pleasure. Libra’s tastes are expensive; Virgo is careful. This is a doubtful connection and a complicated marriage.
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Q: My name is Bushra and my date of birth is May 14, 1984. Please tell me when I will get married. A: Recite ‘Ya-Lateefo’ 313 times and with the grace of Allah the door to marriage will open after July 2011. m Aftab Maria
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Battle for the ‘Slimmest’ On a lookout for a new slim, light and trendy laptop? Have a look at Lounge’s picks from the market this week. Sahar Iqbal
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