Madan Gupta Spatu

If your birthday is on January 9

Number 9 indicates that you should focus on spiritual growth. This is a good time to reflect. Instead of focusing only on amassing material things, find a balance between your spiritual and material needs. Number 9 represents the end of a full cycle for you, and is a great time for you to take a look at all that you have accomplished over the past few years. The year is going to bring changes in your life and work. Remain flexible. If necessary, have a back-up plan. Be careful about making commitments that could be misunderstood. It is a good time to review your career as well as your hopes, wishes and dreams for the future in a realistic way and put them into action.

Positive colours: Red, white & yellow

Select days: Tuesday, Friday & Thursday

Favourable numbers: 3,6 & 9

Gems recommended: Red coral & yellow sapphire

Charity on birthday: Donate blankets.

You share your birthday with Farhan Akhtar (January 9, 1974), who is the son of renowned Indian lyricist/poet Javed Akhtar. His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai (2001) won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He will have a bright career in direction.