YEAR OF THE FIRE ROOSTER

Geomancer and philosopher, Paul Ng, analyzes what’s to come in the year ahead depending on the year you were born and your animal sign

ROOSTER

1993 1981 1969 1957 1945 1933 Although this is your year, it usually means conflicts. Despite this, as long as you don’t gamble, your finances will be good. Your authority will improve, as will your romances. WORK You favour businesses to do with authority and inter-people relations. You are good at sales and marketing. Other favourable sectors are politics, policing and the army. Spiritual endeavours such as religions and philosophy are also good. WEALTH Your finances are fair. They are in direct proportion to your contacts and your authority level. RELATIONS You will have plenty of romances. If you are single, you should enjoy your relations. If you are married, beware of extramarital relations. You will have many friends, some of whom should help you. HEALTH You should be generally healthy. You may be prone to several minor illnesses.

DOG

1994 1982 1970 1958 1946 1934 The year is full of conflicts against people and in relationships. You should not consider marriage. But your finances are good. You are swift, decisive and good at analytical work. WORK You favour businesses in which you have authority, but not public relations. Jobs such as the army, police and politics may good for you. Scientific research, creative arts or architecture are as well favourable. WEALTH Your financial situation is good. Your income is directly proportional to your authority level. You favour speculative endeavours, such as stock markets. RELATIONS Your relationships are unstable. Couples tend to disagree and argue. You should take a step back and enjoy peace. HEALTH Your overall health is good. You may be prone to digestion issues. Watch your eating habits and exercise more.

PIG-BOAR

1995 1983 19711959 1947 1935 This is a lucky year for you. Despite several undesirable events and some loneliness, you remain unscathed. With a strong travel sign, you will either move or take a trip. At times you will feel lonely but spiritual. You will favour research in spirituality and philosophy. Beware of the health of elderly family members. WORK You favour businesses in industries including mobility, logistics, transportation, travel and automobiles. Trading, sales and marketing are also good choices. Spiritual endeavours such as Feng Shui, religions, arts, funeral/burial work are also good. WEALTH You finances are proportional to your mobility. Desk work is not as favourable. You will make more money in a law enforcement job. RELATIONS You may suffer from loneliness. You tend to become more spiritual in your endeavours. HEALTH Your health is good and vibrant.

RAT

1996 1984 1972 1960 1948 1936 This is a “breaking point” year for you. Work will take extra effort. Relations with people are weak. However, you’re learning sign is strong causing you to be smart and swift. You are capable of solving most problems. WORK You favour work to do with education and analysis, such as teaching, computers and research. You also do well in work related to marriage, banquets and performance. WEALTH Your reputation exceeds your material wealth. You will help others come up with good ideas. Do not gamble or speculate. RELATIONS Beware of negative relationships. This is not a good year for you to marry. Be patient with your sweetheart. HEALTH You may be prone to minor accidents. Watch out for sharp objects. Drive with caution. Your overall health is good.

OX

1997 1985 1973 1961 1949 1937 For you, this year will be a very favourable one. Nonetheless, there will be jealousy from others. WORK You favour to be in work that deals with blood, such as a surgeon, dentist or butcher. Your strong arts sign makes you favour design, painting, music or architecture. You may also be attracted to a business partnership this year. WEALTH Your wealth is stable. There will not be much speculation when it comes to income. Your earnings will be good if you are a designer or artist. Partnership may bring about more profit. RELATIONS You will have very good relationships and you favour public relations work. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are already married, be extra loving to your spouse. HEALTH You are generally healthy, but prone to surgery. Pay attention to your bowels. Be careful of accidents.

TIGER

1998 1986 1974 1962 1950 1938 It’s a lucky year for you. Any undesirable events can be avoided or resolved. You will be spiritual. Most things you do will require extra efforts to be achieved. WORK You favour work dealing with people, such as sales and marketing. Spiritual endeavours are also good for you, such as a preacher, philosopher or writer. WEALTH You will gain more fame over material wealth. There will be plenty of help offered to you. RELATIONS External relations tend to be better than internal ones. You will have more friends than enemies. HEALTH You are much healthier this year than last. You will also have more energy.

RABBIT

1999 1987 1975 1963 19511939 It is an opposite and adverse year for you. You will lose money and be prone to accidents. Refrain from gambling. Beware of conflicts with people. Be humble and low key. Try to travel more frequently.WORK You should refrain from speculative work, such as gambling and stock markets. You favour work that deals with blood, such as a surgeon, butcher, or soldier. You also favour the logistics and travel sectors. WEALTH You will not have much speculative income. Be conservative, content and stay your course. RELATIONS Your relationships may be quite turbulent. Be more forgiving. Resist being stubborn. Try to put yourself in other people’s situations. HEALTH You may be prone to many mild illnesses and accidents. Don’t participate in activities that are physically dangerous. Rest well and do more gentle exercise.

DRAGON

2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940 Plenty of luck and help will come your way. Both wealth and authority will increase. Your relations with people are also good. WORK You favour being in authority and human resources. Spiritualism may also lead you to work as a preacher, philosopher or writer. Your favour the political and education sectors. WEALTH Your money sign is strong. You may make money from both regular sources, such as employment, and speculative, such as the stock market. Your intuition will help you make money. RELATIONS You work well with people. If you are still single, consider marriage. If you are married, be more loving to your spouse. This is also a good year to have children. HEALTH You are healthy and energetic. Let your vibrancy shine.

SNAKE

20011989 1977 1965 1953 1941 This is a powerful year full of opportunity and monetary success. But success will come through your own initiative and efforts. WORK You favour speculative businesses, such as the stock market. You work well with people. Hence, sales and marketing are good career choices. A promotion may be on the horizon. You may start a new business or expand the one you own. WEALTH Your money sign is strong. You will see profits from stock markets or real estate investments. Nonetheless, most things still require extra effort. RELATIONS You will have excellent people relations this year. If you are still single, consider marriage. Those married, be more loving to your spouse. HEALTH Your health has much improved from last year. Your energy level is up. Beware of minor accidents that may lead to bleeding.

HORSE

2002 1990 1978 1966 1954 1942 1930 You tend to run into controversies and arguments. You have plenty of romances and helpful signs to counteract the negativities you may encounter. WORK You favour businesses to do with breaking, such as demolition, renovation and mining. You would also do well as a public speaker, lawyer, soldier or police officer. Public relations suits you as well. WEALTH Do not gamble or speculate. Your regular income should be stable. RELATIONS Your relations with people tend to be unstable. This may not be a good year to get married to your sweetheart. If you really need to, then consider having an expert select an auspicious date. You fair better in public relations work. HEALTH You will be prone to accidents. Drive carefully. Be careful of sharp objects.

GOATSHEEP

2003 1991 1979 1967 1955 1943 1931 Goats-Sheep can be prone to accidents and bleeding. They are also in a sign of loneliness. A strong travel sign will encourage you to take more trips. WORK You favour work that deals with blood, such as a surgeon, dentist, butcher or soldier. You will also do well in mobile businesses such as logistics, transportation or travel. WEALTH Your finances are stable. The more mobile you are, the better you do. RELATIONS You are occupied by a loneliness sign. Romance will dwindle this year. You may find peace in working alone. HEALTH You are fairly healthy this year, but prone to accidents. Drive carefully and be careful of sharp objects.

MONKEY

2004 1992 1980 1968 1956 1944 1932 Monkeys may see monetary improvement. An illness sign may make you prone to colds and flu. At work, a promotion may be on the horizon. You may also start a new business. WORK You are drawn towards the healing sector, such as medicine or pharmacy. Business and finance management are also good choices. Work in the child-care sector could also fare well for you. WEALTH Your financial situation is good. A promotion is on the horizon, if you are an employee. If you are self-employed, now is a good time to expand your business. RELATIONS Your love life is unstable. There will be arguments. Take a step back to avoid confrontation. HEALTH You will be susceptible to many minor ailments this year, such as colds and flu. Rest well and dress up properly.