Toronto Star

LUNAR NEW YEAR

This is the 18th year of the lower ‘8’ cycle of the world. Based on Yi Jing, while the period between 1984 and 2043 (totalling 60 years) is ‘fire-wind cauldron,’ the year 2022 is ‘water-fire completion.’

- By Paul Ng

TIGER

(1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938)

The Tiger coincides with this year. Beware of volatility in relationsh­ips. There may be legal issues at times. Neverthele­ss, there is a dominant learning sign. This is a good year for education and learning. The travel sign would also facilitate moving, travel or job change.

Work You favour both educationa­l and spiritual sec- tors. Good businesses include teaching and religions, and analytical work such as IT, accounting, legal or holding public office.

Wealth No gambling. Just stick to your normal in- come.

Relationsh­ips Your relations might be a bit weak. This may not be a good year to get married.

Health Small ailments may be unavoidabl­e. Rest well and get more exercise.

Highlights of Tiger Individual Years

1998 Most things you do would begin with some hard- ship. However, your strong learning sign should help you progress. You just need to work harder.

1986 Your hard work should lead to more authority. Your relationsh­ip would be flat. You should pick up more new skills to enrich yourself.

1974 You should be in a business that requires moving around, such as logistics or internatio­nal trading. If you are a Tigress, you should do well.

1962 You tend to be quite spiritual. You should do well

in philosophy or religions. Relationsh­ips are flat.

1950 You should get along well with younger folks. They should give you happiness. Pay more attention to your health; exercise well.

1938 You should rest well and do more exercise. Forget

about material pleasure.

SNAKE

(2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941)

There are conflicts between Snake and Tiger. Try to avoid partnershi­p work. Also be careful of accidents. However, your income and investment­s should give you extraordin­ary returns.

Work You favour legal work, such as lawyering and policing. Blood-oriented work is also good, such as surgery. Businesses such as trading are also in your favour. However, be careful not to break the law.

Wealth Your income should be good. Consider ex- panding your work and making more investment­s.

Relationsh­ips Your relations may be somewhat vola- tile. Beware of people problems. Keep your cool. Be fair to each other.

Health Overall you are healthy. Just be careful of accidents that cause bleeding.

Highlights of Snake Individual Years

2001 Your studies should be outstandin­g. Your rela- tionships are positive too.

1989 Be careful about people issues. Your relation- ships could be unstable. You should talk less and act more.

1977 Your relationsh­ips are good. You would favour public relations or sales jobs. Your finances should be good.

1965 Your work could be unstable. You might need to work harder at the beginning of the year before easing off. Be patient and persistent.

1953 You should have good relations with older people, who in turn may help you a lot. Your finances and investment­s should do very well.

1941 Your health may take a beating. Pay attention to

your heart and lungs. Let go of any worries.

RABBIT

(1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939)

This is a year of romance for you. You should get along well with people. Public relations, sales and marketing are good for you. You should have a clear mind, hence analytical work is favourable.

Work You favour work that deals with people, such as marriage arranging. Good jobs also include entertain- ment, a manpower agency, etc. Analytical work is also good for you.

Wealth Your finances should be stable.

Relationsh­ips Your relationsh­ips are extraordin­ary. However, there might still be occasional conflicts. Stay low-key and humble.

Health Overall, you are healthy; just pay more atten- tion to your liver and kidneys.

Highlights of Rabbit Individual Years

1999 You may need more effort at work. There might also be instabilit­y in relationsh­ips involving argu- ments. Keep your cool.

1987 You should connect well with people. Out-of- office work would be better for you than inside. Try to expand your circle of friends and contacts.

1975 Your authority should improve. If you are em- ployed, you have a good chance to be promoted. If you are self-employed, consider expanding your business.

1963 Your outstandin­g people skills should help your work. You would get much help from the opposite gender. This is a good year for you.

1951 Your relationsh­ips remain good. You should par-

ticipate in more social activities to stay agile.

1939 You should let go of any worries and material

gains. Work on your health and enjoy your long life.

HORSE

(2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930)

The Horse connects with the Tiger in golden connec- tion. Hence your relationsh­ips should greatly improve. There should be plenty of opportunit­ies. You favour moving around. Your intuition should be strong. Your finances and authority should advance.

Work You favour work with mobility, such as logistics, trading, sales and marketing. Human resources is also favourable. Work to do with philosophy or religions is also good for you. If you are in management, this should be a smooth year for you.

Wealth Your finances should improve, especially if you are in a position of authority. If your work involves intuition or investment­s, you should see good results.

Relationsh­ips The golden connection should natu- rally bring you fantastic relationsh­ips. If you are mar- ried, you should be more loving. If you are still single, you may consider getting married.

Health Your overall health should be good. Just be careful of muscle strain at times.

Highlights of Horse Individual Years

2002 You should get along well with your peer group. You should gain more new friends. Your studies should be good.

1990 This is a year for you to advance. If you are employed, you may get promoted. If you have a busi- ness, try to expand it. If you are single, consider getting married.

1978 Although you need to work hard, the results should be rewarding. If you are a married man, you might get much help from your wife. Singles should fare better than the past year.

1966 Your authority should advance. There should be heavier responsibi­lity. Hence you should rest and exer- cise well. Beware of accidents.

1954 You should retire. Relax more and travel for

leisure.

1942 Although you are getting older, your health should stay good. You should have a good circle of friends. Enjoy community activities.

1930 You should pay attention to your lungs and kidneys. Exercise and rest well.

DRAGON

(2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940)

Dragon has a strong sign for creativity and designs. You have powerful intuition. This is a much better year compared with the past year.

Work You favour creative work, such as writing, painting, architectu­re, acting, singing, etc. You also favour work to do with funerals and burial. Mobile businesses such as logistics and travel are good for you as well.

Wealth You do not favour money speculatio­n such as gambling. Income from your hard work would be much more stable.

Relationsh­ips You are good in your relationsh­ip. If you intend to get married, this is the year. If you are married, you should be more loving.

Health Your health should be good. Just pay more attention to your waist and kidneys.

Highlights of Dragon Individual Years

2000 You should get much help from your boss. Your love life should also be good. Enjoy your network of friends.

1988 You may need to work harder to achieve your goal. Although you should have many friends, you might not favour partnershi­p work.

1976 Your hard work should reward you well. Most tasks may begin with hardship before they ease off; be patient and take your time.

1964 Your relationsh­ips should be good. Your authority should also advance. There should be plenty of opportunit­ies to travel.

1952 Your big circle of friends should keep you occupied. Enjoy your social activities.

1940 Your energy level may dwindle. Rest well and do

more exercise to maintain your energy.

SHEEP

(2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931)

The Sheep has many lucky signs this year. There should be lots of happy events. Your relationsh­ips should be good. Enjoy your luck.

Work You favour jobs dealing with cars or airplanes. Public relations and medical fields are also good for you.

Wealth Your friends may help you make money this year. However, gambling and speculativ­e income should be avoided.

Relationsh­ips Your relationsh­ips should be flat but stable. Married men should get lots of help from their wives. There should be many happy events.

Health Your health should be much better than the past year.

Highlights of Sheep Individual Years

2003 You should have plenty of help from your elders. Your studies should be smooth. However, your romances could be weak.

1991 You have a dominant lucky sign. You should get out of troubles with ease. You should get along well with your boss.

1979 This is a hard-working year for you. Beware of business partnershi­ps. Watch out for misunderst­andings with your loved ones.

1967 You should have a lot of help from your friends. Business partnershi­ps should be good. If you are married, enjoy your love life. If you are single, you should get into some romance.

1955 You remain healthy. Financiall­y you should be

stable.

1943 Pay attention to your heart and kidneys. You have lucky signs this year. You should be able to get out of trouble easily.

1931 Your health may sound an alarm. Watch out for

your lungs and chest. Rest well.

PIG

(1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935)

Pig connects with Tiger. They also conflict with each other at times. You should watch out for arguments and emotions. You may need to work harder to get your job done. However, you would be a good speaker.

Work You favour jobs to do with speaking. This would include public speaking, education, religion, philoso- phy and spiritual endeavours. The entertainm­ent sec- tor is also good for you, such as acting and singing.

Wealth Your income should be stable. If you are in partnershi­p with someone, be careful of conflicts with money. Make sure everything is clearly handled.

Relationsh­ips Your relationsh­ips may tend to be un- stable. Beware of arguments. Take a step back.

Health You should be quite strong this year. Just do not overexert yourself. Beware of minor accidents.

Highlights of Pig Individual Years

1995 You would need more help from your seniors

than peers. You get along well with the opposite sex.

1983 Your relationsh­ips should be quite good with the opposite gender, who could also help you a lot. Your work should improve. There should be many new opportunit­ies. Your income should go up.

1971 You work well with all ranks. You should be in a

public relations.

1959 You may need extra efforts at work. Do things on your own. Do not rely on other people. Watch that your diet does not cause digestive issues.

1947 This is a connecting year for you. Your relation- ships should be excellent. There should still be oppor- tunities for you to make money.

1935 Your circle of friends remains strong. You should

be well respected.

MONKEY

(2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932)

Monkey is opposite Tiger. It is a conflict sign. Hence you must not gamble or speculate. Also beware of accidents that may lead to bleeding. However, your learning sign is strong. You should do well in education or research. Work that requires mobility is also good for you.

Work Consider education or research. No casinos. Be conservati­ve in your position. You also favour logistics, travelling and trading sectors. Work to do with blood, such as surgery, is also favourable.

Wealth You must avoid gambling or speculatio­n. Your regular income should be fine. Do not take chances.

Relationsh­ips Your relationsh­ips may be a bit rocky. Beware of arguments. Take a step back and be more considerat­e.

Health You are prone to illness and accidents. Drive carefully. Avoid dangerous work.

Highlights of Monkey Individual Years

2004 With the help of a dominant learning star, you should do well in school. However, there could be much romance. Just lie low.

1992 You should have quite a circle of friends. You may tend to spend money easily. You should refrain from doing so. Travelling is good for you.

1980 Money may come and go easily. However, at work you should have plenty of help from your boss. Refrain from taking too much risk in your ideas.

1968 You may have a bigger name than money. There could be changes in your work. Nonetheles­s, you should gain more authority.

1956 There may be too much hard work, draining you mentally and physically. You should share your wor- kload or find some helpers. Refrain from gambling.

1944 Watch your health, especially to do with your

liver and kidneys. Rest well and exercise more.

1932 Be more health conscious. Relax and avoid heart

problems. Enjoy your long life.

RAT

(1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936)

Rat has a strong travel sign. Your authority at work should improve. However, you may be prone to small accidents. Balance your life. Do not overwork.

Work You favour mobile work, such as logistics and travel. Internatio­nal trade is also favourable. You would also be fit as a police officer, soldier or in public office.

Wealth Your wealth should be well proportion­ate to your hard work. There may not be shortcuts.

Relationsh­ips Your love life should be weak. You may even tend to argue too much. Your frequent travel may harm your relationsh­ips. Pay more attention to your loved ones. Keep your calm and patience.

Health Beware of small accidents. Beware of lifting heavy stuff. Drive carefully.

Highlights of Rat Individual Years

1996 You need to work hard to generate good income. There should be opportunit­ies to learn something new. You may get more help from older men.

1984 You should get more authority at work. You would do better on work outside the office. Your rela- tions may be a bit flat.

1972 You should have a circle of friends. You may travel together frequently. Partnershi­p work would be fa- vourable.

1960 You should be helping the younger generation a lot. You would gain their respect. Refrain from gam- bling and speculatio­n.

1948 Pay attention to your eating habits and digestion

issues. Exercise more and rest well.

1936 Beware of your heart and kidneys. Take things

easy.

ROOSTER

(1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933)

The Rooster may enjoy romance and good relation- ships. Your authority should increase. You mind should be clear.

Work You should do well in management. The enter- tainment sector is good for you. Education or running for public office is also in your favour.

Wealth Your reputation may exceed your wealth. However, it may also help give you opportunit­ies to make money. Your wealth should be stable.

Relationsh­ips You should enjoy romance and good relationsh­ips. If you are single, consider getting mar- ried. If you are married, you should be more loving. However, you tend to argue about trivial things. Be considerat­e.

Health Your overall health should be good. You have strong romantic energy. Pay attention to your waist and kidneys.

Highlights of Rooster Individual Years

1993 You should have plenty of romance. Your rela- tionships are also good. Help from the opposite gender is plentiful.

1981 Your energy radiates. You should be in the public relations sector, such as entertainm­ent. If you work for someone, you may have chances for promotion. If you are self-employed, consider expansion.

1969 Although you may gain more authority, that comes with much hard work mentally and physically. If you are married, beware of volatility.

1957 You have quite a network of connection­s. Consid- er forming some partnershi­ps to expand your busi- ness.

1945 Your health may take a downturn. Be careful of falling. Rest well. Exercise properly to improve your strength.

1933 Even at this advanced age, you still have a handful

of friends. Enjoy your company.

OX

(1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937)

The ox has some lucky signs this year. However, your love life may be half good, half bad. Just take it easy. You should keep track of your health.

Work You would favour work to do with healing. Human resources, public relations, sales and marketing should also be good for you.

Wealth Your wealth would be related to help from your lucky signs. However, you may not have much speculativ­e money. Refrain from gambling.

Relationsh­ips Your love life may look distant before it becomes intimate. If you are still single, you should consider getting married.

Health There is an illness sign this year. You may be prone to some health issues. Rest well and exercise to improve your immune system.

Highlights of Ox Individual Years

1997 You should get help from many sources. Your work should be smooth. Your love life should be good, too. If you are single, consider marriage.

1985 You should work well with your boss. You should have chances for promotion. If you have a business, you should expand it.

1973 You may get much help from the opposite gender. Your work should be smooth. Enjoy your newly gained authority.

1961 Your health may seem to go downhill. There could

be small illnesses. You should balance work and life.

1949 Beware of health issues, especially your stomach

and heart. Balance well between exercise and resting.

1937 You should not be short of friends. Your friend circle may not be large but calm and lasting. Beware of issues to do with your heart and bowels.

DOG

(1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934)

Dog connects with Tiger to form a golden connection. You should therefore get much help from various sources. You might still need to work hard. Your relations may still be unstable. Also, beware of accidents. Take your time when working.

Work You favour work to do with blood, such as a surgeon or butcher. Also favourable are jobs such as police or soldier.

Wealth Your income is stable but flat. Regular income is preferred to speculativ­e. Your hard work should be rewarded with more wealth.

Relationsh­ips There is a conflict sign amidst harmony. Be considerat­e. Be soft instead of hard when dealing with each other.

Health Your overall health is fine. Beware of accidents. Drive carefully. Be careful of sharp objects.

Highlights of Dog Individual Years

1994 Your work may tend to be unstable. Be patient and resilient. Lay low and work hard. You should get good results.

1982 Your friends should be helpful to you. Business partnershi­p should be good for you. You may find better results in mobile work. Your relationsh­ips should be stable.

1970 Your authority should improve. You favour being in management. You should get along well with other people.

1958 You may need to work hard mentally and physically. You may want to consider retirement. Pay more attention to your digestive system.

1946 Your journey this year is half good, half bad. Take it easy and do not force it. Be careful of bumping into things and accidents that may cause bleeding.

1934 Enjoy your retirement. Rest well. Walk more if

you can. Let go of any unhappy events.

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