3 Ways the Office Is Making You Sicker

by Catey Hill Monday, March 21, 2011

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Offices have always had their share of health hazards -sniffling coworkers, stress-inducing bosses, or that Petri dish of a shared refrigerator. But just in time for spring flu season, new data shows workplaces are making us sicker than ever and hurting everyone's bottom line.

In fact, if you're reading this at work, there's a good chance you're mere feet away from someone who might be contagious. A growing number of employees say Best Partthey are feeling unhealthy and stressed out. Just 28% of Time Jobs employees say their health is excellent, according to a for Retirees study by the Families and Work Institute , down from 34% six years ago. And 68% of workers reported a high level of job-related stress in 2010, compared to 65% in 2009 -- which studies have shown can make you both physically and emotionally ill. And are ailing workers staying home? Less than ever. Nearly three out of four employees say they go to work when they're ill. "The office environment can make you really sick," says Chuck Gerba, a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona. Of course, there are lots of components of physical health -- stress and communicable coworkers are only part of the equation. But experts say the wellness of the work environment has become more important since the recession, because employees are working longer hours and shouldering more work. Spending more hours at work can put you at "greater exposure" to workplace germs that spread colds, flu and more, says Gerba. It also adds to stress, bad backs, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. In fact, a study from the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that employees who increase their hours at work are 61% more likely to be injured on the job than those who don't. Meanwhile, the costs of staying healthy -- or getting better -- are rising. Workers paid 12% more for their employer-sponsored coverage in 2010 compared to a year earlier, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Co-payments for prescriptions and office visits jumped 10%. And at the same time, many companies are cutting back on health benefits that help workers deal with the stress and extra hours. In 2006, 20% of companies covered alternative treatments like massage, acupuncture and chiropractic services and half offered flexible spending accounts designed to offset the costs of health care premiums; in 2010, only 14% and 43%, respectively, did.

The good news, perhaps, is that millions of people go to work each day and don't get sick at all. The most common workplace health risks can be mitigated with a little care and some good habits. Below are the three biggest -- and most expensive -- health hazards of the office, and how to avoid them. Germs Everywhere Of course, it's nearly impossible to determine where exactly you caught a bug, but experts say office germs are often to blame. More than half of employees say they have gotten sick from an ailing coworker in the past year, a 2011 CareerBuilder.com survey found -- and that's just the tip of the office-germ iceberg. The typical workers' desk -- especially her phone, keyboard and mouse -- has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat, according to Gerba's research. The office kitchen? It's "like an unregulated restaurant," says Gerba. Half of office coffee cups have fecal bacteria in them, and nearly one in five office fridges is cleaned out only once or twice per year, according to a study by the ADA and ConAgra Foods. What it costs: For a relatively minor cold or flu, expect to pay about $100 or so per year for over-the-counter medications, tissues and related items. For something more severe, like hepatitis A (blame those coffee cups!) or a staph infection, costs could range from $100 for an immunoglobulin injection to as much as $1,000 per day for an inpatient hospital stay, says hepatologist Stacey Weiland. (The average cost to treat acute hepatitis adds up to about $2,500, she says.) Fight back: Besides being too grossed out to go into work, Gerba says that one of the best ways to prevent illness is to clean your desk, phone and any other surfaces you touch each day with disinfecting wipes, as well as by making sure you wash your hands throughout the day. Cramped Work Stations A typical professional participates in a daily triathlon of chair-sitting, keyboard-typing, and computer staring for hours at a stretch, and all of those activities pose physical risks. Musculoskeletal disorders like carpel tunnel syndrome and back pain contributed to one-third of workers' compensation claims, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Ergonomics: The Study of Work" report. While it's rare that office conditions directly cause back pain severe enough to require surgery (it's more likely office conditions exacerbated a previous injury), they do cause most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, says Bryce G. Rutter, founder and CEO of Metaphase Design Group, an ergonomics and design firm. About 3% of women and 2% of men will be diagnosed with this disorder in their lifetime, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. What it costs: The vast majority of employees will be able to treat workplace physical ailments with a few aspirin, some ergonomic tweaks to the office space or the occasional massage -- in total, less than $500 a year. But severe back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome may set you back thousands. Lower back surgery, for example, costs between $75,000 to $100,000. That's not counting physical therapy, which could cost $20,000 or more, says Fernando Branco, the medical director of Rosomoff Comprehensive Pain Center at Miami Jewish Health Systems. Carpal tunnel surgery costs between about $10,000 and $20,000 in most cases, including relatively minor physical therapy and medication, he says. Most insurance companies will assume most of the cost for these procedures, though you can still expect these conditions to cost you hundreds, if not thousands, in out-of-pocket costs. Fight back: Sitting at your desk properly can help prevent these injuries. Make sure that the height of your keyboard is such that your upper arm and forearm are curved at a roughly 90

degree angle, and that the height of your chair is high enough so your chest and upper thighs are also at a 90 degree angle, says Rutter. Stress Employees are reporting higher levels of stress than ever before, studies show, and "stressed workers are more likely to become ill, become ill more frequently, and call in sick more often," says Manhattan psychologist Joseph Cilona. The toll of that stress is steep: health expenditures are 50% greater for workers who report high levels of stress, according to a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Most commonly, stressed workers report colds, flu, sore throats, coughs and upper respiratory infections, plus higher-than-average incidences of anxiety, irritability and depression, he says. More severely, there's also a 50% increased risk of heart disease and stroke for workers who are regularly stressed out, according to studies in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, the journal Stroke, and more. What it costs: For most, stress-related health costs are likely to be less than $500 per year for over-the-counter medications and the occasional yoga or meditation class for anxiety. But if those high levels of stress lead to depression, heart disease or stroke, be prepared to open your wallet. The costs of treating depression could run up to $1,000 per month or more, considering the costs of therapy and possible medication, says Cilona. And insurance companies often limit the number of mental health visits they'll pay for, he adds. The costs of major physical issues associated with stress are far higher: the cost of heart surgery is $62,500 in hospital charges alone, and a mild stroke with no complications can cost $25,000 for the ambulance, emergency room, a couple nights in the hospital with some tests, plus hundreds of dollars a month for medications. Insurance usually covers a significant amount of these costs, but you can still face thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, depending on your coverage.
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Fight back: Try yoga and meditation, which, if practiced regularly, can reduce levels of workplace stress by 10% or more, according to research from Ohio State University. Stressed workers should also consider talking to colleagues who are in similar situations, as social support is an effective coping mechanism, says John M. Grohol, founder and CEO of PsychCentral.com. He also recommends other stress-busting habits like getting enough sleep, avoiding alcohol and improving time-management skills. Sign No. English Name Sanskrit Name Meaning of Sanskrit Name Type Lord 3 Gemini Mithun The Twins Air Mercury

Vinagadabhrinmithunastritiyah prajapateh skandhabhujapradeshah Pranartakeegayanashilpakastree kreedartidyutaviharbhumi [Mithuna ( Gemini ) Rashi holds Veena and Gada (mace) and represents the hands and shoulders of Kaal Purusha (Ursha major). The places of dance, music, art galaries, artists, and entertainments are enveloped in its residence.]

The third sign in the Rashichakra Mithuna ( Gemini ) is the one who will be quick to tell you all about it because the one thing they adore is to talk, almost endlessly! Ruled as they are by the Planet Budha (Mercury), Mithuna ( Gemini ) exhibit a delicious brand of mercurial energy. They are quick thinking, quick-witted and fast on their feet. It's their curiousity and cleverness that make them such a hit at cocktail parties. But they are not just good talkers - they also love to listen and learn. However, any social setting is good enough for a Mithuna ( Gemini ) since these folks are charming, congenial, and love to share themselves with their friends. Mithuna ( Gemini ) mind drives them to talk, to converse and it is not always just idle chatter. They need more and more information to feed their intellectual inclinations. They probe endlessly for more information as the more it collects the better. They are supremely interested in developing their relationships. Sharing that knowledge later on with those they love is also a lot of fun. Mithuna ( Gemini ) are bright, quick-witted and is at the centre-stage in any party. Although rational and practical, they also have a surplus of imagination. However the fact that they are unsure which twin will show up half the time they are often considered fickle and restless. They can be moody and act on simple whims. While their effusiveness may be misconstrued as scheming by some, Mithuna ( Gemini ) generally have their hearts in the right place. It is this ample energy, which can also paint them as scatterbrained and unfocused but, behind all that restlessness, they are usually busy filing all that information away. Funny, brimming with life, full of ideas, adorable, inconsistent, capricious, superficial, they are a bundle of maddening contradictions. They may deal in everything and are 'know-alls', but at the same time they also have the ability to master skills. Mithuna ( Gemini ) are versatile and have an amazing grasp of the subject they choose, although it may not interest them for long. They prize intellect and consider it to be the key to all things. At work, they are the clearest of thinkers, suggesting logical and well-thought-out ideas which make them an asset to any team. Their greatest strength lies in their ability to communicate effectively and to think clearly. Adventures of the mind are what the Twins are all about. Bestowed with a cheerful face easily detectable from signs of anxiety, tension or unhappiness the Gemini face is a dead give-away when they try to hide sorrow behind their brand of wit and humour. If even for a short while, romancing a Gemini is likely to be interesting, adventurous and fun, but the fickle, almost uncaring attitude will manage to break many hearts before they finally settle down. Although affectionate Mithuna ( Gemini ) can be extreme flirts, But be sure that the partner shares the Mithuna ( Gemini ) sense of humour. Mithuna ( Gemini ) never stray if the family life is satisfying. However it is best not to rush headlong into marriage; give adequate thought before popping the question. Tula ( Libra ), Kumbha ( Aquarius ), fellow Mithuna ( Gemini ), and Mesha ( Aries ) are best suited as life partners for Mithuna ( Gemini ).

Gemini Horoscope for 2011 Start your year with ambitious plans but it will cost to define what is the way forward for achieving them. Impatient and irritable, isolated and confused. Mature, spiritual growth and emotional stability in the second quarter will help you get a better look. The final year allows you to reconcile with the affections and return to the sociability that both need to make the best that life offers. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for January 2011 Impatient responds very badly to pressure. Any kind of limitation, remove the disruptive side of your personality and puts all his energies on defending your way of being of an alleged attack. Seeks the best place and reject anyone who is not awarded a place of privilege. The best solution is to work alone, it will look like because your level of requirements is high. If you travel, all the places you visit will seem trivial. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for FEBRUARY 2011 Delegate responsibilities that exceed your limits, thus, be avoided professional failure to which both feared. Your emotions are not maintained over time, so it will be very difficult in this month start a relationship. Constant contradictions between spirituality and materialism. Shows some self-esteem problems. Question your abilities and put them down when compared with others. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for MARCH 2011 Marital difficulties. Love of liberty for the sake of people who "love." Individualism. Eventful life, even within the routine. The changes are very important, but must learn to stick around long enough in one place, to enjoy your own efforts. At the end of the month of patience slowly recovers. Weight problems. A friend will invite you to water sports and will be inclined to repeat them in the future. GEMINI HOROSCOPE FOR APRIL 2011 Unshakable, collapse of obstacles. Pro-active attitude is a guarantee of success. It is possible that if you work as employees seek to generate your own project. With these plans are not only looking for their own sake but also to those around you and that you believe to be unjustly rewarded. Manages to create work systems that enable maximum efficiency with minimal effort. GEMINI HOROSCOPE FOR MAY 2011 You will feel the price to pay for freedom is high. It is unwise to measure results taking into account only material without assessing the spiritual growth you have achieved. The maturity takes you closer to your partner and it must sometimes fight with superficial and fickle nature. Appearing as you are the emotional stability you desire will appear. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for June 2011

You feel you can do whatever you want. Reduce your social circle in search of greater openness and more privacy. Need to have guidelines and healthier habits. It is a time of great psychological development, your interest and curiosity about human nature will increase. Very intense sex. Summer lights you the fire of passion. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for July 2011 To get closer to your goals requires a realistic assessment, understand the failures and limitations, and recognize their achievements. Leave behind mental speculation. Deep romantic moments, which are able to unite the spiritual and carnal love. Pay attention to a dream that is repeated. GEMINI HOROSCOPE for August 2011 You tend to become withdrawn and depressed, instead of reacting vigorously to the solution. Learn to evaluate and be evaluated is important. Relying on certain people is necessary. The air of indifference can make people believe you do not want any social contact, even at social gatherings of people forget it is there. Documents firms will tend to suffer from delays and obstacles that do not depend on you GEMINI HOROSCOPE for SEPTEMBER 2011 Joining a company, institution, sect or religion that deprives you to exercise your own will. If you use seduction to manipulate your partner, you will only lose confidence. In contrast, it is a good time to recover sometime friends who felt abandoned by your need for isolation. GEMINI HOROSCOPE FOR OCTOBER 2011 When you start the month duality is manifested in the negative. Their attitude toward others is irregular, explosive and irritating character. In the second half will reprise his affable and generous. Your partner will prove it by asking a great sacrifice that will be willing to do for love. GEMINI HOROSCOPE FOR NOVEMBER 2011 Spirituality and mysticism. Self-possessed and capable of carrying up to your final works.Your appearance awakens quiet confidence in business and in your relationships. You can control both your workplace and family and enjoy yourself creates harmony. A friend needs you and you will respond promptly. GEMINI HOROSCOPE FOR DECEMBER 2011 Engage in any relationship should be based on mutual honesty or victim or victimizer is even unintentionally. If you are offered a job which is not prepared, get training and avoid resorting to small Twister that sooner or later will be discovered. If you know someone who shines, do not rush, go to crush prepared in body and soul for an unforgettable ceremony. A short trip but very enjoyable. Hindi Name: Mithun Date of Birth: 22nd May to 21st June

Ruling Planet: Buddha Nakshatras: Mrigshira, Aadra, Punarvasu Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 5, 6 Lucky Days: Wednesday, Friday Lucky Colors: Green, White, Yellow Lucky Stones: Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire The sun enters Gemini from May 21 to June 20 every year. This is the first air sign of the zodiac and also the first sign of communication and music. Gemini individuals are basically known for their dual nature. They usually behave younger than their chronological age and are regarded as prince of the zodiac. General Predictions With Saturn placed on your fourth house of comfort and Jupiter located on your ninth and tenth house of learning and occupation, its going to be a great year ahead of you, dear Gemini. However, with the shadow planets - Rahu and Ketu forming an axis on your sixth and twelfth houses of loss and disorder, there are likely to be some trying times on the cards for you. As a result of this interesting planetary axis, your social skills will get a fillip and you will develop interesting contacts, either at work or on the professional front. Jupiter will support your basic needs, urging you to be generous and optimistic as well as forging cordial ties with family and friends. The shadow planets will make you spiritually disposed and turn your attention towards religious and pious deeds. Career Love And Health General sense of indecisiveness will prevail due to lack of concentration and poor planning. Do not be in a haste to know the results of your hard work. Its best to hold on to your patience and keep a systematic and genuine approach. Mature behavior at work or at home will comfort you. New partnership and contacts, sudden travel plans and unexpected foreign trips are on the cards. There are indications of you acquiring new skills or getting a new vocational training. Promotion may be on its way too. Relief in court matters could bring joy to you. Old enemies will become friends again due to the planetary influence of Rahu in your sixth house. A change of place, renovation or relocation is also indicated. Health issues of mother or other elderly women at home will keep you worried. Due to frail health of some key person in your office or organization, you will have to take up additional responsibilities. 1 January 2011 (6:00 am) to 17 January 2011 (3:00 pm) This isnt exactly the best time for partnerships, dear Gemini. Your relationship will undergo many changes and your partners queer behavior will baffle you. Misunderstandings might resurface amongst married couple during this time. New contacts and business will knock at your door, depending on your ability to adjust and accommodate. Those who have been looking for partners will tie the knot this year. Be cautious while working with opposite sex, especially at work, as it may end up in an affair or scandal. Students will fair extremely well in their academic pursuits. 17 January 2011 (3:00 pm) to 6 March 2011 (3:00 am) This is going to be a favorable period for you. You are likely to be free from all matters relating to finance and investments. You will gain favors from powerful and authoritative positions. Those expecting a promotion will have to sit tight until the next financial year for good luck to

tilt on their side. You are likely to develop some serious philosophy in life. You will win social respect and honor for your contribution in your chosen field of work. You will have the chance to go on a pilgrimage with a family member or visit a holy place. 6 March 2011 (3:00 am) to 2 May 2011 (10:00 pm) This is a period of change. If you are planning to buy a land, property or apartment or are pitching for loan or any other financial aid, this is a favorable time for your endeavors. Good news from fathers side will keep you happy. Those staying away from their parents or hometown will return and reunite with their families. If you are renovating your house, you will have to shift to a new place for a brief period. If you are living in a rented house or apartment, you will have to relocate to a new place. For working people, there are chances of getting their office renovated, which will keep them busy and occupied. Your mother will keep good health and share cordial relations with you. Your mothers relatives might turn up and abrade your social progress. 2 May 2011 (10:00 pm) to 17 July 2011 (2:00 am) This is going to be a demanding phase for you. On the positive side, its a good time for you to develop your interpersonal skills and charisma. Your intelligence will be at a peak and will bring rich dividends for you. You will have many creative and innovative ways to improve your position. A sense of elation will overwhelm you as you interact with your colleagues and partners. A lot of research will come through this time, for the benefit of the society and the company. You might develop some serious mathematical intuition during this time. Your understanding of your job will be vast. On the flipside, this might be a troubling time for you with unexpected changes and puzzling events straining your life. 17 July 2011 (2:00 am) to 17 September 2011 (9:30 am) Familial demands will arrest your mind. This is the time to spend money on the benefit of your children and their education. The chances of your children settling abroad are high. Good sleep and romantic life is indicated during this phase. Parents will enjoy and admire the patronage and bravery of their children. You will also enjoy giving back to the society. 17 September 2011 (9:30 am) to 05 October 2011 (6:30 am) A great month ahead as money matters settle down and chances for short distance travel crops up. You are likely to be restless and erratic during this time. A favorable period to work out government deals, as authorities are likely appeal in your favor. Service industry is likely to face a boom during this time due to supportive planetary influences. Beware of thefts, especially if you are carrying gadgets. IT related jobs may take a back seat and gift items will be misplaced or it will reach wrong person. 05 October 2011 (6:30 am) to 31December 2011 (12:00 am) This is the time to act with deliberation and wisdom, as heavy undulations are predicted on the cards with regard to your job, study and travel plans. You will have an upper hand over your enemies and will make use of every situation to your advantage. Politicians are likely to lose their power and goodwill during this time due to lack of public support. You will have more guests at your house than usual. Unfortunately, this isnt really a favorable time for you. You will have little control over situations and will be reduced to a helpless spectator. You may lose interest in your job.

General Tips Sundays will bring mixed results for you. It is better to stay back at home and relax. Tuesday is the day of dilemma and conflict. Wednesday will bring good luck for you Thursday is good for job and meeting anyone and changes will naturally happen this day. Probably the best day of the week for you. Friday is good for children and will involve more spending The first half of Saturday is good while the second half of the day is likely to be exhausting for you Lucky number: 5, 3, 8, 6, 4 Unlucky numbers: 1, 2, 9, 7 All shades of green and yellow are lucky for you. Blue is a mitigating color. Your lucky gem is emerald, which is best worn in the ring finger.

Courtesy Dr. Bharath

Horoscope : GENERAL
The astral configurations this year 2011 will enable you to crown your launched efforts last year, in the relational field. What will have effects in many circumstances. Indeed, the impulses of Uranus in aspect with your sector, escorted Mars and Sun will notably facilitate your exchanges and their clearness. New choices become possible and those are turned spontaneously towards evolutions which bring you closer to your objectives. And in spite of the agitation which at certain times will be intense, your personal road is seen facilitated by your entourage and its influence. You will have more space to live with a capital L !

WORK
Your professional life is under the influence of Venus and Saturne, this year. This will create circumstances favourable to the expansion of your professional ambitions. You will test a need increased for social recognition, while becoming aware of the road which you must traverse to arrive there. Your contacts are more harmonious, the exchanges are more fluid. On the other hand, it is with the authority that you are likely to have evil to agree to make a pact, you estimate (wrongly?) that one misses diplomacy with you. To find the good distance will be the solution, and at the same time a challenge. Your relational opening is carrying chance, it is the moment to give blows of collars especially if you have a profession in connection with customers.

LOVE
Passion and glamour enter your life by the large door, this year. You will start a new departure, or will prepare it. The planetary impulses which reign in your sky will wake up in you an intensive need of love, which you will be able to reconcile with balance, at the same time. If you

were in a complex situation in this field, you will spontaneously seek to simplify the data of them while going to essence. To drive out illusions becomes easier, you will trust more at points of good sense, logic, truth especially. This is without you to lie that you will be able to take stock of your situation and to draw some the right conclusions for everyone. Your partner entrusts you more easily than last year, which will allow you to learn longer on why and how there are reactions that sometimes you really do not understand. You are tired of entering complications in love which ultimately, make you waste your time and do not return to you happier. The Venus impulses confer great facilities of seduction to you, especially during between April and August 2011. If you are currently in a relation of couple, you will lean naturally towards more exchanges, of dialogues, in the calm one of your home. To flee, too relational agitation, which could create interferences in your relation, be especially selective.

MONEY
Your accounts, businesses in progress and all that is attached to the financial considerations sees facilitated during the first six-month period 2011. Your vision of your own situation clears up, you reason with logic compared to what you must do or not to make in your accounts. You will meet circumstances which will allow you to increase your re-entries of money, especially from your work and your results. It will be the moment to require an increase! You will have to redouble vigilance as from October in the handling of your papers, your administrative approaches, of cash also. Your distraction could make some to you lose, be vigilant.

RELATIONSHIP
Jupiter and Uranus in aspect covering with your sector come to soften the angles of your life and to reduce you sometimes in a strange way, certain burdens, which you have carried for four years, particularly. New needs for freedom are felt, but this is especially the moment to advance your projects and to benefit from the relational facilities which is announced in this direction. Because of another share, you will be tempted to let run time in the unconcern without providing of particular strains. What certainly, would bring very good moments to you, but would make you lose important chances, in particular at the professional level. Do not let slow down the flow of your chance by numbness which you can extremely well live thoroughly during your moments of intimacy.

VITALITY
The Uranus effects combined with those of Mercury will intensify your life, this year. In fact the small annoyances take you much energy. Indeed, the question of your responsibility arises more than ever, and you will have tendency to do too much for your entourage and thus tiring you more than it would not be needed. Your immune system is seen reinforced, your general vitality is in rise despite everything, until June 2011. This is then that you will have to make efforts with regard to your food, in particular to prevent absolutely from spiced dishes. Your digestive system will need cares at the end of the year. Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac cycle and it is governed by air. Gemini people are masters of dual personality as the sign represents twins. It is one of the most interesting signs as the people belonging to this sign are very friendly and charming. Gemini people are very popular among their circles due to their outgoing nature and pleasing persona. They are known for their talkative and flirtatious nature. They can talk endlessly about any topic under the sun and more

often than not, their chatter has a lot of meaning and intelligence. Gemini people are extremely imaginative and trustworthy. Year 2011 is likely to begin with some problems for most Gemini people. There will be problems at workplace during first quarter of the year. There will be challenges and uncertainties about the current levels of income. Second quarter provides stepping stone for success during second half of the year. Family life may also be disturbed, particularly during the first half. There may be discords within the family or with spouse. Occasional health problems may cause some trouble during the year. Family life also witnesses some problems during first quarter of the year but these disappear during second half of 2011.

2011 Gemini Horoscope - Based on Moon Sign 2011 Gemini Horoscope General
As per the Gemini Horoscope, 2011 would be a landmark year, where much of your past aspirations and efforts would be rewarded. You will find the year will become progressively better as the year advances. Career, finances & status will expand with renewed vigor till the 7th May 2011. This period will see a lot of hard & efforts from your end. The results would be lower in proportion to the efforts made till the 7th May 2011. However gains would jump up after the 8th May 2011. All efforts made in the past would be doubly rewarded now. Domestic dissatisfaction would prevail during this period. Discomfort will also prevail till the 15th November 2011. It is period when work & domestic matters will remain challenging. You could find improvements after the 15th November. Health should be monitored & regulated throughout during this period. The Gemini Horoscope predicts that the year will start will some amount of higher activity level in love matters & relationships. Mind could be somewhat unsteady & decision making could remain impaired. Improvements overall would start coming in after the 2nd May 2011. Period beyond this would bring in rapid progress in career, dynamic approach in life and ability to negotiate & find good deals. You could mistakenly commit to higher expenses during this period. Be careful & cautious against wasteful expenses. According to the Gemini Horoscope some unsteady trends in income, relations with elders as well as rapport with siblings could be present after the 31st August 2010. Self confidence, effectiveness & ease in general would be present between 6th March & 31st May, 29th June & 20th July and 29th October till end of the year. Be careful about health, stamina & excessive worry between 31st May & 14th June and 9th October & 29th October. Speech and unsteady behavior in family as well as property matters should be controlled between 31st March to 23rd April, 3rd August to 26th August & 25th November to 13th December. Broadly, the Gemini Horoscope defines the trends during the year broken up between the following periods: 1st January to early May 2011

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2011 Gemini Horoscope for Marriage/ Love

Fluctuations would be present in love life, throughout. You will remain active in love matters, although the high activity phase of the last four months would ebb from 2nd January 2011. Relationships would remain active but disturbed till end April 2011. Beyond May 2011 you will find a rise in social activity although romance and relationships would go on the back burner. You will make a lot of friends after May 2011. You are likely to have fun and a stimulating time.

Do not waste your energy finding relationships. Just be yourself. Relationships would come naturally. Good time for love during May, July & October 2011. Marital matters would be positive after May 2011. Rise in socializing & positive activity would come after 31st August & remain high till 25th December 2011. Period between 23rd March & 21st April would see a dip in marital relationships. Avoid controversy or over expectation during this period.

2011 Gemini Horoscope for Career

The period till early May would be the least gainful during 2011, although there would be high level of activity & growth now. Level of hard work & efforts needed to sustain the processes would be highest now, since the level of responsibility would be quite high, till the 7th May 2011. Scope of your work would expand rapidly. You should not plan any shifting in career as well as moving homes during this time. The period between May & 15th November would bring rapid progress & sudden happiness from various sources now. You will find that within a matter of couple of weeks, the pressures will ease and rapid progress will come from various quarters. Gains would commence due to the hard work & efforts you have made in career in the initial parts of 2011. Career will be very active. You will become dynamic in your outlook. New gainful deals would become possible now. It is a period of exceptional growth due to your comprehension & negotiation skills. Pressures in career matters would ease out after the 12th June 2011, although a general level of pressure in work matters would persist during this period. You will be relieved of work pressures to a large extent after the 15th November 2011. Rapid progress, due to new ideas could come now, during16th November 2011 and 31st December 2011.

2011 Gemini Horoscope for Health

Stress & anxiety could cause health issues till early May 2011. Try & keep your mind under control.

2011 Gemini Horoscope for Family

For the period till early May, you will find some distractions at home after 25th January. Frequent travel could upset domestic patterns after the 25th January too. Since your temperament could remain irritable, avoid controversy during this period. The period between May & 15th November finds pressures in domestic matters easing out after the 12th June 2011, although a general level of pressure in domestic matters would persist during this period. There will be higher level of activity in social life too. Interaction with siblings will revive while there will be opportunity to meet with friends too. You will fare better in domestic matters after the 15th November 2011.

2011 Gemini Horoscope for Finances

Income will leap high during the period May to 15th November. Income will continue to climb, although in an erratic manner between 16th November 2011 and 31st December 2011. Gemini January Horoscope: Issues with partners or in marital matters could come up till the 15th January 2011. You should remain cautious about fever etc. Health & stamina could dip after the 16th January 2011. Hurdles in routine matters could rise too during this period. Fatigue & level of tiredness could prevail now. Gemini February Horoscope: Poor stamina & certain amount of challenges overall would remain. Work could experience a slowdown till the 16th February 2011. Important assignments are better postponed after 17th February 2011 or the next month. Improvements in luck and overall growth could come. Chances of travel possible too. Gemini March Horoscope: Creative work and spirituality would be present in your outlook. Luck will be good too till the 13th March 2011. Career will grow based on new ideas as well as hard work from the 14th March 2011. People in authority as well as government sources would be supportive. Children related matters will be positive, while investments would blossom. Gemini April Horoscope: Career will progress well, while you will still experience heightened activity in career. You will experience a position of authority till the 13th April 2011. Income and growth will jump after the 14th April 2011. You will find happiness in social life, while very positive reunion with friends possible now too. Some celebration in the family after the 15th April 2011 possible Gemini May Horoscope: Gainful period financially, while socially you would be active too till the 16th May 2011. A dip could be felt in health and stamina overall after the 17th May 2011. Chances of useless expenses, while some losses are possible too. It would be useful to keep the level of activity lower than usual. Gemini June Horoscope: The month would begin with low activity and some amount of pressures and sluggishness which would remain till the 14th June 2011. Improvements in outlook, followed by rise in activity would come from the 15th June 2011. You should be careful about being egoistic and over aggression. You will experience leadership abilities now. Gemini July Horoscope: Hard work and aggression would be high. Ego will remain an integral part of thinking as well as attitude. Ego related issues would remain internal and sub conscious till the 15th July 2011, while 16th July 2011 onwards, Ego could be apparent in speech. Finances would remain active and on your mind in the second half of the month. Family matters would be in the focus too. Gemini August Horoscope: Creative work would bring in growth in finances till the 15th August 2011. Be humble in speech and communications this month. 16th August 2011, onwards your position will rise and growth

would come due to your dynamic attitude as well as networking skills. Growth oriented period overall. Possibility of travel Gemini September Horoscope: Positive period till 16th September 2011. You will experience growth and rise in repute. You will feel a higher level of energy & creative ability too. 17th September 2011 onwards a gradual distance from family & relatives could be felt. There could be some changes in property as well as domestic matters. As long as you are positive, there would be abundant energy to work out matters. Gemini October Horoscope: Active period in work as well as domestic matters till the 16th October 2011. Some amount of resentment could build up against family members during this time. Avoid conflict. 17th October 2011 onwards, creative energies would be high and you will remain more self centered than usual. Children related matters could remain strained now. Gemini November Horoscope: Mind could be over active and some amount of ego could run your thought patterns till the 15th November 2011. Issues with children could crop up too. Beyond 16th November 2011, you will find a rise in energy in work environment. You will find support from superiors and some rise in dynamism which could help you progress faster. Gemini December Horoscope: Hard work and support from people in authority will help you make good progress in work till the 16th December 2011. It is a positive period in love life and relationships too. Beyond 17th December 2011, you could experience a higher level of hurdles and possibility opposition to ideas and relationships. If married, ego with spouse could erupt. New partnerships could come up.
For Gemini, this occurs in your tenth house of professional goals and aspirations, leadership, public reputation, and success. Your professional goals and public life are blessed. With Pisces involved, you could find that careers involving bureaucracies, large corporations, government agencies, hospitals, prisons, and/or charities are especially blessed by Jupiters visit through tenth house Pisces. You could also find that following your spiritual path, working in the mental health industry, and/or careers that involve helping others to overcome their demons prove to be quite fulfilling. Regardless of whatever industry you work in, Jupiter will do his best to bless your goals and to make it a little easier to succeed. There will be times when other planets clash with Jupiter and cause bigger than normal problems in your professional life, but overall, Jupiter is working to bring joy, good luck, and abundance to your professional and public goals.