12 Animals in Lunar Calendar

RAT

It’s a year full of surprises. It’s also a year of recuperation and rest. As the Chinese saying goes, ‘Sow the seeds of good deeds for the fruits of good fortune’. A bit of altruism may reward you with unexpected good luck. Both lucky and unlucky stars are present in the Rats’ constellation this year, which may result in Rats appearing to be violated, lost and wounded. Never fear - Rats also have the opportunity for fun and joy. Changes may be afoot in your household, with a new addition to the family. Is it a baby …or just a new pet?!

OX [BUFFALO]

It’s a rocking year for Oxen, having the luckiest constellations of stars of any zodiac sign. This translates into benefits across the board: academia, career, relationships. To make the most of your potential successes you need to move around. Many of your lucky stars are located in distant constellations, suggesting that opportunities may be associated with distant lands or at least people from distant lands. Step beyond your normal circles to find your true success.

TIGER

Your fate is giving you a chance to be richer. What that means is up to you. Will you take the opportunity to improve your financial standing a bit, a lot, or an obscene amount? You, too, are surrounded by lucky stars. All these lucky stars could get a bit confusing but, luckily, you have the Guo Yin Gui Ren star keeping them all under control, making sure that all good things are even better. This year you handle anything with grace and style. This will be due in part to your enhanced communication skills. Take this year’s opportunities to improve your standing in all aspects of life.

RABBIT

It is too simplistic to label this a ‘lucky’ or ‘unlucky’ year for Rabbits; think of it more as a year of transition. Experiences, good and bad, form the stepping stones to your next stage of life. It’s time to prioritise your familial and social needs. That said, now is the time to save - time, energy, compassion, money. Try to cut down on giving: you need to keep something in reserve to see you through this period of transition. The sacrifices you make this year will be returned to you in increased satisfaction and happiness from 2008.

DRAGON

Get the fires burning, Dragon, its time to take control of your life! This is the year for you to take a proactive role in turning your luck around. The year will be full of joyful events; make sure you participate in as many as possible, even if you don’t have an invitation. Make the most of all your opportunities: your fame and reputation depend on it. But don’t let your pride and arrogance destroy any gains that may be coming your way. Cross every ‘t’ and dot every ‘i’ to avoid unnecessary lawsuits.

SNAKE

It’s a lucky, lucky year for many and Snakes are no exception… kind of. Some Snakes will be super lucky, others not so much. The key to success is to remain calm. If you act impulsively, then things will go awry. Unearth any hidden risks - the fates help those that help themselves. The key star influencing Snakes this year is Yi Ma, representing changes and mobility. It may push Snakes into a complicated situation, forcing them to choose one path or the other. Choose carefully: wealth and success lies at the end of only one path.

HORSE

Take heed, Horses, the time for revolution has arrived. It may be a bit unsettling while it is happening but, with a bit of luck, things should take a turn for the better. The star Zhi Wei implies royal power; Long De implies privileges. This year they come together to provide you with positive changes in your environment. This may take the form of a promotion or support from a powerful colleague at work. You may move to a better home or notice improvements in your personal relationships.

MONKEY

Monkeys should take advantage of the abundant luck that surrounds them this year. As usual Monkeys are faced with the need to recognise their past but this year the focus will be more nostalgic and less confrontational. There are many lucky stars in your constellation this year. Their combined force will help to cement the good luck coming your way. To ensure really good luck this year, you should take your time when making decisions. Don’t act on impulse or take extreme risks.

DOG

Lucky Dogs, this is your year for love and romance! Compared with the trials and tribulations of last year, it is a year full of colour and excitement - as long as you handle things well. If not, well, it’s back to where you started. This is a year of hard work and building some serious foundations for the future. Many opportunities will come your way - not just in the romance sector. But remember: most achievements come with some sacrifice. Act quickly when opportunity rears its head to make the most of your chances.

GOAT

This year Goats are surrounded by an undeniable aura of attractiveness. It’s a great year for Goats to have babies so if you’ve been thinking about it, start putting those plans into reality. Hua Gai is in the central Palace, supported by a whole number of lucky stars in every direction. This year is characterised by movement, be it travel, a change of job or moving home. These transitions will generally benefit your career, especially for those involved in tourism.

ROOSTER

The time has come to turn your back on the bad luck of last year. To do this, you will need the help of others but luckily the stars are there to provide it. Take a proactive approach to life. If your home life has long been full of grudges and bitterness, now is the time to move on. Despite all the supportive stars, there are also a few less-than-lucky stars in your central Palace, namely Zai Sha, Qiu Yu, Diao Ke and Po Sui. Tear yourself away so that you don’t get bogged down in pessimism and depression.

PIG

Welcome to your year! It’s going to be a bit of a rocky ride with many Pigs facing changes both big and small in all aspects of their lives. Embrace these changes and you will suffer less emotional backlash. Try to look beyond your natural borders. Take up a new hobby or learn a new skill. It will bring both balance and interest to your life. Deal with restlessness by taking a holiday somewhere fabulous. Plan any trips around the eighth lunar month: your best time for travel.

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