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The year ahead, written in stars

Toronto geomancer predicts your Lunar Year horoscopes.

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OX: 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937

People born under the sign of the Ox are heading into a year of conflict. Things will be difficult to start before they become smoother. In work, businesses that work with metals — especially cars — or in the consulting sector will be good for you. Your money will come from hard work, and you should refrain from speculatio­n and gambling. If you are married, a husbandwif­e team would work well for your business. But your love life is flat. Being quiet and calm may be a good thing. You might get sick easily, as you are susceptibl­e to many ailments, especially colds and flus. Exercise more and rest well.

Highlights of Ox for individual years

1997: Your work is stable. You might receive help from time to time. However, your love life is weak and unstable. Take it easy.

1985: This is a hard-working year for you. You need to handle most things on your own. Don’t gamble or speculate.

1973: You must work hard to make money. However, you might receive plenty of help from the opposite gender. You will start low and end up high in most of your work.

1961: Pay more attention to your health, especially your chest and lungs area. Be conservati­ve in your work or business. Don’t take too many risks.

1949: Step back from your dayto-day work. Enjoy fun with your grandchild­ren.

1937: Pay attention to your heart and bowels. At your senior age, be happy. Make more friends. Exercise more.

TIGER: 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938

The Tiger will become very spiritual this year. You want to learn and your mind is sharp. Your money is stable, but you might feel lonely at times. Careerwise, the education IT or accounting, are also good. Your finances are set to improve and there may be many opportunit­ies for you. Although you are good with people this year, you may feel lonely at times. You would enjoy working by yourself, but your overall relationsh­ips should still be stable. This is a healthy year for you, just don’t overwork yourself.

Highlights of Tiger for individual years

1998: Your studies should go well. This is a good year to also write exams, as advancing your studies will be a good thing.

1986: Most things you handle might be difficult before they become easier. You might get help from elder ladies, resulting in financial success.

1974: This may be a hardworkin­g year for you, but that hard work will pay off. There might not be much romance for you.

1962: You will receive a lot of outside help. This year, you should try to move around in your line of work rather than be stuck in the office or working from home.

1950: You work well with the opposite gender. If you are married, your relationsh­ip might get even better.

1938: Your health might be declining. Rest well. Exercise more. Avoid fighting for any reason.

RABBIT: 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939

The Rabbit will have a lot of lucky signs. You will be good with relationsh­ips and you work well with people. Businesses to do with sales, marketing, entertainm­ent and consulting are good for you, or even the funeral home or cemetery industry. Your income will be stable, but your reputation may improve more than your income. You will enjoy very good relationsh­ips. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are married, be careful of extramarit­al affairs. You are healthy overall, but watch out for problems with the liver or gallbladde­r.

Highlights of Rabbit for individual years

1999: You may have too much romance this year. You will do well in a sales job or public relations.

1987: Your relationsh­ips with people are good. There will be plenty of help for you. This is a good year for you to co-operate or to expand your business.

1975: This is a hard-working year for you. Beware of the health of your elder family members. There might be problems with some of them.

1963: Your public relations will be fantastic. Help from the opposite gender is plentiful. Be brave enough to expand your work.

1951: Your health might take a downturn. Pay attention to your liver and lungs. You might spend a lot of energy helping those younger than you. Take it easy.

1939: There might be problems with your health. Don’t forget to exercise and rest well. Leave your younger family members alone.

DRAGON: 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940

The Dragon has some conflicts with the Ox. You might tend to argue with people. However, you have a lucky sign that can help you out of trouble. Your intuition is also strong. You are good with creative work, such as writing, painting, architectu­re, acting, singing. You are also good as a problem solver, hence working in an advisory or consulting business is also good for you. You can do well with helping others do debt reorganiza­tion. Demolition work is also good for you. Your income this year might not be very stable. However, your lucky sign should be helpful for you. Since this is a breaking year, beware of conflicts in relationsh­ips. Avoid getting married if possible. Being peaceful is all you need. You might be prone to accidents. Take your time and don’t rush things. Drive with caution.

Highlights of Dragon for individual years

2000: You might easily run into conflicts with other people. Just take a step back. Listen more rather than argue. “Winwin” always works for you.

1988: Your authority might increase, together with more people issues. You should listen to others’ opinions to get better team work.

1976: You tend to get good help from the opposite gender. Stay mobile. Moving or travelling is good for you, when it’s safe to do so.

1964: Your hard work might not result in the benefits you expect. Just be patient and practical. Set your vision a little further forward.

1952: There will be plenty of chances to travel when it’s safe to do so. Enjoy your new friends. Enjoy nature.

1940: Watch out for accidents, such as falling. Exercise and strengthen your legs more.

SNAKE: 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941

The Snake and the Ox form a golden collection, only in the presence of a Rooster. Hence, there will be both hidden enemies and friends. You will do better in outdoor work rather than office work or working from home. Travel more if possible, when it’s safe to do so. You are good with creative work, public relations or customer relations. This is a connecting year for you. Financiall­y, you will be very stable. Your people relationsh­ips are good. If you are single, you might need a Rooster friend to help to cultivate some good romances. This is a healthy year for you. Your energy level should remain high.

Highlights of Snake for years

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2001: Your studies are good. Even at work, you might receive good help from your superior.

1989: There are chances to get promoted. Your authority will improve. Beware of some people conflicts. However, if you are still single, this may be a good year to get married.

1977: This is a strong connecting year for you. Your relationsh­ips are good. There will be plenty of help in your work.

1965: There will be uncertaint­ies and volatiliti­es. You might run into conflicts with your superior. Keep things low key. Surround yourself with good working partners.

1953: You will have plenty of help from your friends. There are lucky signs. Your travel sign is stronger than last year.

1941: Pay more attention to your heart and lungs. Take things easy. Enjoy your senior age.

HORSE: 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930

The Horse has conflicts with the Ox. Beware of people issues. However, your authority will improve. Romances are plentiful. Through proper handling of people, it could be a big help to you. You could succeed in work connected to romances, such as entertainm­ent, matchmakin­g, wedding planning. Politics and management sectors are also good for you. You should do well financiall­y. However, gambling and speculatio­n might not be for you this year. Although your romantic signs are strong, relationsh­ips might run into conflicts. Even your romances might become unstable. Take a step back before advancing. Be careful about falling. Drive with caution. Take your time at work. Otherwise, your health is fine.

Highlights of Horse for individual years

2002: Your romances are strong. You will make many friends. This is an enjoyable year for you.

1990: You get along well with the opposite gender. You enjoy helping others. However, your relationsh­ips tend to be unstable and prone to misunderst­andings.

1978: You might gain more authority at work. There are chances for promotion. If you are self-employed, you may want to expand your business.

1966: There are lucky signs for you. Most work might start with uncertaint­ies but end up safe. You must lose before you gain.

1954: This is a bit of tough year for you. Most things you do require hard work. Stay low and stay back. Take things easy.

1942: You are still healthy at this age. You may spend much time planning for your children and grandchild­ren.

1930: Your health might take a downturn, so pay more attention to it. Exercise and rest well.

SHEEP: 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931

The Sheep is opposite to the Ox. You tend to lose money easily and you may need to spend money to counteract it. Be conservati­ve in your work and investment­s. You should refrain from gambling or speculativ­e businesses. Be very conservati­ve in the stock market. However, travel, logistics and developmen­t work are favourable. If you are emotional, you may lose money. You should stick to long-term investment­s. This way you will be looking for long-range rewards. Your relationsh­ips might fluctuate a lot. Give your other half more care and thoughts. You will feel better that way. You tend to get sick easily. You should stay away from dangerous situations to avoid accidents. Rest well and keep calm.

Highlights of Sheep for individual years

2003: You could be easily distracted. Try to focus on your studies and work. Relationsh­ips may not be in harmony. Take it easy.

1991: You tend to spend money on your friends. Likewise, you could make many friends by doing so. Stay away from gambling.

1979: You might have many outside business trips. Your income is proportion­ate to your hard work. You may have too many romances this year.

1967: There could be troubles in partnershi­ps. This may also lead to money losses. Where relationsh­ips are concerned, there will be arguments before harmony.

1955: You tend to spend money on your kids and grandkids. At this age, do whatever you desire to make yourself happy.

1943: Pay attention to your spleen and stomach. Work to strengthen your kidneys. Health is key this year.

1931: Your health might decline quite a bit. Nonetheles­s, enjoy life as much as you can.

MONKEY: 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932

The Monkey has a strong travel sign this year, for when it is safe to do so, or even moving. There will be new knowledge to pick up. Your authority will improve. There will be plenty of happy events. Businesses such as logistics, travel and moving are for you. Education, medical and legal sectors are also good. Your income is proportion­al to your authority. The more mobile, the better you do financiall­y. Enjoy your work. There is a “happiness” star for you. This year is good for marriage or giving birth. Your relationsh­ips are also good. Stay active.

Highlights of Monkey for individual Years

2004: Enjoy your learning star. You should do well in your exams. You will get plenty of help from your elders.

1992: You will have very good relationsh­ips with your friends. Feel free to advance your knowledge. However, pay attention to your driving. You might get traffic infraction­s.

1980: Your work is smooth. If you are employed, you have good chances to get promoted. If you are self-employed, you should expand your business. There are plenty of travel opportunit­ies, when it’s safe.

1968: Your authority level will improve. You would do well in politics or the legal sector. Your wealth is stable.

1956: You might get plenty of help from the opposite gender. Your family is in harmony. There may be happy events among your children and grandchild­ren.

1944 — Your health might slide downwards. Pay attention to your liver and lungs. Exercise more.

1932 — The older you get, the more friends you have. You will get along well with younger people.

ROOSTER: 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933

The Rooster connects with the Ox in a golden connection situation. There will be plenty of help and opportunit­ies. Financiall­y, you should do well. You would do well in the financial sector or medical field, especially as a surgeon. Your money sign is strong. This is a good year for you to make investment­s. Your job should be stable. Your relationsh­ips and romances are good. If you are still single, consider marriage. If you are married, you should be more loving. Your health is good, just beware of accidents that may lead to bleeding. Drive carefully and watch out for sharp objects.

Highlights of Rooster for individual years

1993: You will have plenty of romances. You can also get married this year.

1981: You will have much help from your peers. Your authority level will move up, together with better income.

1969: If you are employed, this is a year for promotion. Your relationsh­ips are good and so is your income.

1957: You have plenty of friends. You may travel with groups of friends, when it is safe. Enjoy this year.

1945: Beware of surgery or accidents. Take it easy, but try to exercise more.

1933: Pay attention to your lungs and kidneys. Take it easy and enjoy your old age.

DOG: 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934

The Dog conflicts with the Ox. Beware of legal signs, arguments and controvers­ies. However, you are very spiritual this year. Your money sign is stable. You might have an inclinatio­n toward arts. You also may work in a government office or police. Public speaking, religion, philosophy are also possibilit­ies. Your income is good. If you are a speaker or artist, you will do even better. There are signs of loneliness and you can tend to argue. Just take a step back. You will be happier that way. Your health is good. The busier you are, the healthier you will be.

Highlights of Dog for individual years

1994: Be careful about legal conflicts, especially in driving. Where work is concerned, although there are conflictin­g situations, there are also harmonious moments. There might be big swings. Your relationsh­ips may tend to be unstable.

1982: You will have help from your friends. Partnershi­ps should work out well. Just watch out for arguments and controvers­ies.

1970: You may feel tired at times. You should practise more spirituali­sm. You will do better if you are in sales or in roles that require talking.

1958: Your reputation is higher than your income. You will find success in arts, religion or philosophy.

1946: Pay more attention to your heart and kidneys. Exercise more. You might have strong feelings of loneliness.

Spiritual endeavours will be good for you.

1934: Your energy level may weaken as you age. Pay attention to your heart and liver.

BOAR: 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935

The Pig and the Ox connect to some extent. Your money signs are good. Your spirituali­sm is high. The travel sign is very strong for when it is safe. Just beware of accidents or surgeries. You prefer work with mobility rather than behind at a desk or at home. Hence, you gravitate toward both travel and logistics. Internatio­nal trading is also good. Religions, philosophy and spiritual sectors are also favoured. Surgical work is also good for you. Your income will be better than last year. Outside work is even better, so if you invest trust your intuition. You have lots of friends. Your relationsh­ips are very stable and lasting. You are quite healthy in general. Just beware of accidents and bleeding.

Highlights of Boar for individual years

1995: You will have plenty of help from your elders and superior. You will have romances. Nonetheles­s, you seem to be impatient and want to travel when it’s safe. You do better in outdoor jobs. Beware of accidents and bleeding.

1983: You get along well with the opposite gender. You also enjoy working with younger people. Your work will be smooth.

1971: Your authority will improve. You will be a good manager. Your income also will go up.

1959: You tend to help your subordinat­es a lot. You may win over other people’s respect. Work will be stable.

1947: Your money signs are strong. Your relationsh­ips are good. There will be much help from people. You may travel quite a lot this year when it’s safe.

1935: Your health might go a bit downhill. There may be surgeries. Rest well and exercise more.

RAT: 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936

The Rat and the Ox connect. There will be plenty of help for you. Your income should also improve over last year. Your romance and relationsh­ips are both good. However, you might get sick easily, especially with stomach and bowel issues. You suit work in accounting, finance and human resources. Management and administra­tion are also good. If you are in the medical field, you will do marvelousl­y. Regular income is stable. Working in teams might be even better for you to generate more wealth. You have good romances. However, most may come and go. If you are married, you should be more loving. If you are single, you should consider getting married this year. There is an illness sign for you. Pay attention to your stomach and bowels.

Highlights of Rats for individual years

1996: This is a very connecting year for you. You might get plenty of help. Most work will be successful. You may get married this year, if you desire.

1984: You might need extra effort to get things done. Watch your health. Rest well. Beware of possible emotional swings in your relationsh­ips.

1972: You will enjoy your newfound authority. There will be an improvemen­t of income. Stay humble when dealing with people.

1960: Your energy level remains high. You can still advance further in your life.

1948: Your health might slide downward. Pay attention to your heart and bowels. Exercise more and rest well.

1936: You might suffer from a few ailments. Watch out for your heart and kidneys. Regulate your diet and rest well.

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DREAMSTIME People born under the sign of the Ox are heading into a year of conflict, Toronto geomancer Paul Ng predicts.
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