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Hours ruled by the Boar : 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Direction of its sign : North - Northwest
Season and principle month : Fall - November
Corresponds to the Western sign : Scorpio
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Negative
THE YEAR OF THE BOAR
A year of goodwill to all. An excellent climate for business, and industry
in general will prevail. People will be more free and easy on the whole and
the complaisant attitude of the Boar will generate a feeling of abundance. But
in spite of the favourable auspices here, like the Boar we will hesitate,
waver and undermine our own abilities when opportunity calls.
The Boar's year is one of plenty. La dolce vita is very much
advocated and practised by the sensual Boar. If life is worth living, it must
be lived to the hilt. Such is his motto. The Boar is as lavish with gifts as
he is with affection. He takes pride in being chivalrous and extravagant. It
would be ill-advised to overspend this year or make sizeable investments
without thorough investigation. We may also come to regret impulsive acts of
generosity made on the spur of the moment.
The fortunate Boar carries with him contentment and security. This is one year
in which you could be happy without having or needing a lot of success or
money to make it so. There will not seem to be many hurdles to overcome and
the placid Boar radiates a sense of well-being. Still, a great deal of
prudence is recommended in money matters, as the Boar is always susceptible to
swindlers.
This year will find us entertaining a lot more than usual and getting
ourselves involved in all sorts of charitable and social functions. We find it
a lot easier to make friends in the Boar's tolerant and expansive atmosphere.
Watch out for excesses, though, as the Boar tends to overindulge himself in
anything when given the opportunity. Weight watchers will have a tough time
and may face losing (or rather, gaining) battles
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Hours ruled by the Rooster : 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly West
Season and principle month : Fall - September
Corresponds to the Western sign : Virgo
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Negative
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THE YEAR OF THE ROOSTER
The optimism of the Monkey year overlaps the year of the Rooster, but the
Rooster tends to be overconfident and is prone to come up with nonsensical
plans. While the colourful Rooster brings bright and happy days, he also
dissipates energy. Better stick to practical and well-proven paths. Forget
about that controversial best seller you were going to write. No get rich
quick scheme this year, please!
It may require a great deal of effort this year to resist going off on wild
goose chases. Refrain from making speculative ventures. Disappointments and
conflicts will result. The Rooster likes to flaunt his authority and a lot of
trouble can come from domineering attitude. But since he also symbolises the
good administrator and conscientious overseer of justice in the barnyard, the
peace will still be kept. Everything will be precariously balanced in the
Rooster's year, as his dramatic personality can set off all kinds of petty
disputes.
This year we may have to expend maximum effort for minimum gain. Try not to
fuss too much. Details do need looking into, but don't forget to view the
whole picture. Be cautious. Do not aim too high. One is liable to get shot
down.
Politics will adhere to hard-line policies. The diplomatic scene will be
dominated by philosophical orators who rave a lot about nothing. Governments
will be found flexing their muscles at each other, but just for show. There
may be no real confrontations. It is just that everyone will be too occupied
with himself to hear or care what the other person is saying. The
self-conscious influence of the Rooster will cause us to take offence at the
smallest slight. We will tend to be terribly ostentatious about the splendid
image we think we project. Dissension's and debates on all fronts will signify
the Rooster's penchant for argumentative exercises and will not be likely to
do permanent damage to anyone when taken in the right context.
This will be a buoyant year in spite of the Rooster's knack for making simple
things complicated. One thing is for sure: he seldom comes up empty-handed.
This is the year of one very self-sufficient bird that will never go hungry.
Just keep your eyes open and your mouth shut and check facts and figures
before making unprecedented moves. We should all get by without too much
hardship. Our pockets will not be empty although our nerves may be a bit
frayed
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Hours ruled by the Dog : 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Direction of its sign : West-Northwest
Season and principle month : Fall - October
Corresponds to the Western sign : Libra
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE DOG
Paradoxically the year of the Dog will bring happiness and dissent in the
same boat. The Dog's domestic auspices will bring harmony to home life,
patriotism to one's country and unwavering fealty to whatever cause you wish
to support.
On the other hand, his rigid willpower and unbending sense of justice will
also lead to major confrontations with the weaker side getting the upper hand.
It is a year in which controversial issues will be awarded a hearing and
unconventional but effective changes will be introduced. Equality and liberty
will be advocated by the Dog's noble influence.
We will become more idealistic in our views, shedding some materialism by
doing charitable acts or otherwise championing some worthy projects. It is a
year in which we will shift away from the pursuit of the almighty dollar and
become a little more reflective. A perfect time to reassess our sense of
values, polish up our virtues and go on crusades against tyranny and
oppression.
In spite of the Dog's dismal outlook, he brings stability because people do
not usually dare to challenge his authority when they see how intent he is on
keeping the peace. The year of the Metal Dog is more feared than others as he
is said to bring war and calamity.
Needless to say, the Dog's resoluteness and intensity will cause clashes,
upheavals and rebellions of all sorts, but it will be his good sense and
largesse that will also smooth things out in the end. His unselfishness will
predispose us to be more big-hearted than we normally are.
This will also be a year in which we will wish we could relax more without the
cynical Dog constantly casting worries on our minds. Then again, perhaps it
will be the Dog's ever-watchful eye that will be the main force in keeping
this time calm.
Aside from this feeling of uneasiness, there should be no cause for alarm. We
can go about our business as usual since the Dog makes the perfect sentry.
The Dog's year will lend integrity to our intentions and make us act in good
faith. Nothing should concern us so long as we stick to the righteous path.
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Hours ruled by the Dragon : 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Direction of its sign : East-Southeast
Season and principle month : Spring - April
Corresponds to the Western sign : Aries
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON
A magnificent comeback after the recuperative year of the Rabbit. We must
throw caution to the four winds and roll up our sleeves for all sorts of
grandiose, exhilarating, colossal, over ambitious and daring projects. The
indomitable spirit of the Dragon will inflate everything to larger than life
size. Somehow we will find ourselves bubbling with excess energy. It will be
wise not to overestimate ourselves or our potentials in this combustible year.
Things appear better than they actually are.
On the brighter side, business will be good and money can be generated or
obtained easily. It is the time to ask your bank for a loan. Big spending and
lavish plans are the rule of the day. The mighty Dragon sneers at the prudent
and penny-pinching. He gambles for all or nothing. He will stimulate us to
think and act big, even over-stepping the bounds of caution.
Orientals consider this to be an auspicious year to get married, have children
or start a new business, as the benevolent Dragon brings good fortune and
happiness.
However, this is also a time to temper our enthusiasm and look twice before
taking a plunge. For although the lucky Dragon showers his blessings
indiscriminately on all, he disappears when the time comes for making
retributions for our errors. Successes as well as failures will thus be
magnified. The years of the Fire Dragon is especially feared, as he wrecks
more havoc than the Dragons of other elements.
In the Dragon's year, fortunes as well as disasters will come in massive
waves. This is a year marked by a lot of surprises and violent acts of nature.
Tempers will flare the world over and everyone will be staging some real or
imaginary revolt against constrictions. The electric atmosphere created by the
mighty Dragon will affect us, one and all
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Hours ruled by the Horse : 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly South
Season and principle month : Summer - June
Corresponds to the Western sign : Gemini
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE HORSE
A lively and high-spirited year for all. Life will be hectic and punctuated
with adventures. People will find themselves reckless, romantic and carefree.
A definite time for advancement. We will find it quite agreeable to keep in
step with the delightful Horse.
This will be a time when decisions and projects will be incorporated at high
speed and with efficiency. Action will be the key word. Everything is on the
go and we should take care not to drive ourselves too hard. It will be a
rewarding but exhausting year.
Exhilarating yet frustrating at times, this year's pace will tax our reserve
energies and leave us feeling depleted. It is a good time for letting off
steam and doing all the whimsical things you ever dreamed about. Listen to
your senses. The wind may be changing constantly, but once you have picked up
the scent, follow your intuitions.
Planning and procrastinating will be shoved aside. The impulsive influence of
the Horse, coupled with his self-confidence, will dictate our actions and
emotions. Industry, production and the world's economy will be on an upswing.
Tempers, too, may be a bit frayed in areas of diplomacy and politics. But good
humour will prevail.
Brace yourselves, the volatile Horse will quicken our pulses and bring tension
and stress into our everyday lives. The Horse's tempo is fast, his deposition
sanguine but erratic. But in spite of everything, we will retain his common
sense approach toward money matters. An excellent time to strike out on your
own. There will be freedom of movement this year. Be brave, bold and shocking!
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Hours ruled by the Monkey : 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Direction of its sign : West-Southwest
Season and principle month : Summer - August
Corresponds to the Western sign : Leo
Fixed element : Metal
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Everything will be workable this year. At least the agile Monkey will not
give up before trying every angle. There will be success even in impossible
ventures, there will be inventions and improvisations galore. Politics,
diplomacy, high finance and business will be engaged in one big poker game
with everyone trying to out bluff each other. A rather amusing and exciting
time in which everyone will be given the opportunity to try his hand at the
game. No direct confrontation here, as the Monkey is one who can laugh off his
mistakes and improve his bargaining prowess in the next round.
This is a year that will find us all trying to get a better deal by
outsmarting the other man. It is hard to keep track of who is winning, as the
right hand has no idea what the left hand is up to. One thing is for sure,
this will be an extremely progressive time. We will all steam ahead, and even
if we do not apply ourselves to the utmost, we will be carried forward by the
surging tide of the Monkey's natural talent for learning and advancement.
The lucky imp of a Monkey who rules this year will urge us to gamble,
speculate and exploit risky but ingenious options. If you are quick on the
draw, this year will yield huge dividends. It is definitely not a year for the
faint-hearted or slow-witted. The Monkey gives no concessions and asks none in
return. If there is a recession, the year of the Monkey will quickly put an
end to it. Business will skyrocket under his optimistic and shrewd influence.
The Monkey's resourcefulness will amaze and confound everyone.
It is said that the Monkey's year will bring many new and unconventional ways
of doing things. The motto of this year should be: "Don't take no for an
answer!
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Hours ruled by the Ox : 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Direction of its sign : North-Northeast
Season and principle month : Winter - January
Corresponds to the Western sign : Capricorn
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Negative
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THE YEAR OF THE OX
We will feel the yoke of responsibility coming down on us this year. No
success can be achieved without conscientious efforts. The trials and
tribulations the Ox year brings will be mainly on the home front. It is a good
time to settle domestic affairs and put your house in order.
This year will no doubt bear fruit, but the motto is: "No work, no
pay!" Time waits for no man; if we are lazy to sow then we can blame no
one if we have nothing to reap. We will find a great many things requiring our
attention, and the list of what needs to be done will seem endless. The
Spartan influence of the Ox will be a constantly cracking whip over our heads.
Better to apply oneself diligently than waste time arguing with the
authorities. They will prevail, as the year of the Ox favours discipline.
Most conflicts this year will arise more from a lack of communication and
refusal to give in on small technicalities than anything else. But hang on and
be patient. Everything will be sorted out and we will be rewarded by our
efforts - so long as we remember to do things the conventional way. This is no
time for tricky shortcuts.
For the rebels, it may be worthwhile to point out that although the stoical Ox
is soft-spoken, he carries a big stick, and this is his year
Hours ruled by the Rabbit : 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly East
Season and principle month : Spring - March
Corresponds to the Western sign : Pisces
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Negative
THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
A placid year, very much welcomed and needed after the ferocious year of
the Tiger. We should go off to some quiet spot to lick our wounds and get some
rest after all the battles of the previous year.
Good taste and refinement will shine on everything and people will acknowledge
that persuasion is better than force. A congenial time in which diplomacy,
international relations and politics will be given a front seat again. We will
act with discretion and make reasonable concessions without too much
difficulty.
A time to watch out that we do not become too indulgent. The influence of the
Rabbit tends to spoil those who like too much comfort and thus repair their
effectiveness and sense of duty.
Law and order will be lax; rules and regulations will not be rigidly enforced.
No one seems very inclined to bother with these unpleasant realities. They are
busy enjoying themselves, entertaining others or simply taking it easy. The
scene is quiet and calm, even deteriorating to the point of somnolence. We
will all have a tendency to put off disagreeable tasks as long as possible.
Money can be made without too much labour. Our life style will be languid and
leisurely as we allow ourselves the luxuries we have always craved for. A
temperate year with unhurried pace. For once, it may seem possible for us to
be carefree and happy without too many annoyances.
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Hours ruled by the Rat : 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Direction of its sign : Directly North
Season and principle month : Winter - December
Corresponds to the Western sign : Sagittarius
Fixed element : Water
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE RAT
The Rat year is a year of plenty, bringing opportunity and good prospects.
It will be marked by speculation and fluctuation in the prices of commodities
and the stock market; the world economy in general will boom. Business will be
on the upswing, fortunes can be made and it will be an easy time to make
long-term investment plans as the bonanza the year of the Rat brings will
serve to see us through the bleak years that may follow. All ventures begun at
this time will be successful if one prepares well. However, avoid taking
chances or unnecessary risks: the year of the Rat is still ruled by the cold
of winter and the darkness of night. Those who speculate indiscriminately and
overextend themselves will come to a sad reckoning.
On the whole, this will be a happier year than most: free from explosive
events and wars and with far less catastrophes than, say, the years of the
Tiger or the Dragon.
Nonetheless, it will be spicy. It promises a lot of bickering, bargaining and
petty arguments that will do little harm. A congenial time that will find most
of us socialising and enjoying ourselves.
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Hours ruled by the Sheep : 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Direction of its sign : South-Southwest
Season and principle month : Summer - July
Corresponds to the Western sign : Cancer
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Negative
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THE YEAR OF THE SHEEP
This is a smooth year following that of the energetic Horse. A year to
relax and make peace with oneself as well as with others. Things progress
slowly and we find ourselves more sentimental and emotional. The Sheep's
influence will draw us closer to home and our families. We find ourselves
caring more about those close to us and being more liberal with our time and
money.
Patron of the arts, the Sheep will bring out all the creativeness in our
natures. We will be productive and imaginative in artistic and aesthetic
ventures. The pessimistic vibrations cast by him will also make us
oversensitive and fretful of little problems. In our undertakings, we may
become easily discouraged or hypercritical when things are not to our liking.
On the world scene, things will be tranquil and subdued. Take time off to
cater to your whims and fancies. But keep a tight hand on your purse string,
too, as there could be repercussions caused by overspending.
Hopefully, the Sheep's love of harmony and keen sense for coexisting with his
enemies will preserve this year from many upheavals. The moderates and doves
will be heard and heeded. Wars, international conflicts and mutual animosities
usually end in the year of the Sheep.
The serenity of the Sheep's peaceful ways will slow things down a bit for the
more intensely active signs, but after all, this is not a year for whirlwind
activities - it is one for introspection.
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Hours ruled by the Snake : 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Direction of its sign : South - Southeast
Season and principle month : Spring - May
Corresponds to the Western sign : Taurus
Fixed element : Fire
Stem : Negative
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THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
A year for reflection, planning and searching answers. This will be a
lively time for romance, courtship and scandals of all sorts. A good time for
shrewd dealings, political affairs and coups d'état. People will be more
likely to scheme and ponder over matters before acting on them. An auspicious
year for commerce and industry. Solutions and compromises can be arrived at,
but not without some mutual distrust at first. The Snake likes to resolve his
differences one way or another. If he fails and things cannot be peacefully
settled, then he will declare war.
Looking back into history, we find that the year of the Snake has never been
tranquil. Perhaps this is because it is the strongest negative force in the
cycle and it follows the Dragon year, which is the strongest positive one.
Many disasters which had their beginning in the year of the Dragon tend to
culminate in the year of the Snake. These two signs are very closely related
and the calamities of the Snake years often resulted from excesses committed
during the Dragons reign.
The venerable wisdom of the Snake will be evident in many facets of our life,
particularly those requiring decisions. Although everything may look
refreshingly quiet on the surface, the year of the Snake is always
unpredictable. The Snake's cool and collected front hides the deep and
mysterious ways of his nature. It should be noted that once the Snake uncoils
to strike, he moves like lightning and nothing can be as sudden and
devastating.
Tread lightly and be more cautious this year. Gambling and speculation is
strictly taboo. The consequences will be overwhelming. The Snake is not
merciful.
Whatever else happens, the Snake will give us faith in our convictions and
coerce us to act and to act forcefully during his reign. This is not a year
for fence-sitters.
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Hours ruled by the Tiger : 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Direction of its sign : East-Northeast
Season and principle month : Spring - February
Corresponds to the Western sign : Aquarius
Fixed element : Wood
Stem : Positive
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THE YEAR OF THE TIGER
This is definitely an explosive year. It usually begins with a bang and
ends with a whimper. A year embarked for war, disagreement and disasters of
all kinds. But it will also be a big, bold year. Nothing will be done on a
small, timid scale. Everything, good and bad, can and will be carried to
extremes. Fortunes can be made and lost. If you take a chance, gamble for high
stakes, but understand that the odds are stacked against you.
People will do drastic things on the spur of the moment. Tempers will flare
all around and it will be a trying time for diplomacy. Like the Tiger, we will
tend to charge without thinking and end up regretting our rashness.
Friendships, joint ventures and deals requiring mutual trust and co-operation
made at this time are brittle and will be easily broken. However, the forceful
and vigorous Tiger year can also be used to inject new life and vitality into
lost causes, sinking ventures and drab or failing industries. It will likewise
be a time for massive change, for the introduction of new and bold, especially
highly controversial ideas.
The fiery heat of the Tiger's year will no doubt touch everyone's life. In
spite of its negative aspects, we must realise that it could have a cleansing
effect. Just as intense heat is necessary to extract precious metals from
their ores, so the Tiger year can bring out the best in us.
Just one brief word of advice for this unpredictable year. "Hang on to
your sense of humour and let things sizzle out".
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