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Characteristics of 12 signsYear of Rat Horoscope (7th Feb. 2008 - 25th Jan. 2009)IntroductionSpecial month chart

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A prediction for each month could help a person to plan ahead for commitments, avoid any possible unhappy event and uncover the potential success the month might bring.

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HEALTH: When one is feeling down or low, do not keep thinking that one is reaching the end of the road. The more one has such negative thoughts; it could easily end up one feeling hopeless or helpless. One can certainly overcome such negative behavior by thinking of those that are more unfortunate than you especially those surviving in poor third World nations; having to struggle to survive on a daily basis, not knowing what is going to happen next. At least you have the opportunity to change for the better when you pick up the courage to do so.

LUCK: Normally one would jump with joy or look eager to welcome good news that is coming your way. Yet, one feels touchy or wary of potential good news, particularly concerning recent developments that could require rearranging elements of your life style. One might feel cornered or lack of breathing space if one takes up the challenge. Under such circumstance, it would be quite normal to have such fear when one is stepping into unknown territory. One can certainly have the option to choose, that suits an individual ideally and hopefully end up in a win - win situation for all parties involved.

MONEY: The ability to earn more money and dreaming of making more are two separate scenarios altogether. Having occasional daydreams is considered quite normal but developing into one is not. One has the potential to earn more but only through personal industrious effort and wisdom. It is quite important to remember that there is no such thing as a free lunch in this materialistic modern society. The choice is yours to deicide; blame no one when things turn out to be a disaster at a later stage. Hopefully one has not totally disregarded friendly advice from close friends or colleagues.

ROMANCE: If one has doubt about whether one has made the right choice getting into a recent marriage, then one could head for a broken relationship in the distance future. Marriage is about committing to a relationship between two individuals, who vowed to care and love each other in sickness and health. If one treats marriage merely as a game, obviously the relationship will not stand a chance of survival. Perhaps one is not ready yet to commit to such relationship. Before one decides to end the marriage, hopefully one will take more time to consider and discuss the issues amicably.

HEALTH: One can avoid certain potential accidents or harm to one's health by being more cautious, heeding precautionary warnings or measures; that are being given by the professionals. Carelessness could easily cause an individual to suffer inconvenience as a consequence of an accident either at work or home. For potential parents to be, one needs to watch out for diet patterns if one were to avoid future complication with the pregnancy. Things could get out of hand by simply ignoring some simple tasks or measures, like continued consumption of alcoholic drinks or smoking.

LUCK: When one is given a choice, one tends to tackle practical matters first, and only then deal with personal or emotional issues. While more down to earth situations often require some research, decisions and effort, which usually result in a simple clear cut solution whether the opponent likes it or not. He or she might consider you to be blunt, but at times one needs to be cruel to be kind. Alternatively, there are several ways to 'skin a cat', as a matter of speech, where one can be guided by personal intuition, when dealing with practical dilemmas. It is amazing how swiftly one is able to reduce complex misunderstandings into something that can be easily resolved.

MONEY: Look no further when searching far and wide for ways to overcome financial shortfalls. The answer is right in front of you or with what you are dealing with presently. When a situation suddenly takes a turn, one tends to over react, and fear creeps into your mind. Human is a strange creature, which normally enjoys comfort, but at same time worries endlessly when such comfort is being threatened. One needs to improvise with changing environment or circumstances to overcome potential shortfalls. Continue to deal with things or situations where one knows best rather than seeking something that is totally alien to one and try starting from scratch again. Only might work out for those that can afford the time and energy.

ROMANCE: Feel fortunate and comfortable with present relationship or marriage when one is making a comparison with others who might seem to be better established. Life is about sharing and giving at the appropriate moment, and love should continue to blossom when one develops a generous warm feeling towards loved ones. There are bound to be some differences in opinion at times no matter how trivial the matter, but more importantly, one needs to recognize the partner is there for you in times of need. Consider such priceless moment, and hopefully one will realize how lucky or fortunate one is having such partner by your side.

HEALTH: Maintaining a healthy life style requires more than the mere ability sticking to healthy diet regimes or visiting the gym religiously without fail. No doubt one might have met the recommended practices, more importantly one should also try to minimize emotional stress either from work related, businesses or a relationship. The first two practices help to alleviate the physical body's needs but overcoming emotional stress is vitally important for the well being of an individual in terms of spirituality and soul. An individual's health could be considered incomplete or off-balance when any of the cycles is imbalanced.

LUCK: Making a decision usually is not difficult. When one is facing a situation not with what you are getting involved in, but with arrangements that could improve career, business, finances and eliminating worrying obligations or health issues. The main issue is the extent of the commitment involved. As a freedom-loving characteristic of the Tiger, even thinking of the ties is making you anxious. Perhaps it is about time; one starts to realize and perhaps take advantage and embrace it with open arms. What you gain from embracing rather than fleeing these commitments could transform your thinking and life style.

MONEY: There are various ways in making monies work for you rather than relying on your effort to earn more money. For those with spare cash, one certainly needs to plan and do research in to ways to make your cash grow further. Obviously one also needs to realize the risk involved. Making wise investments for prolonged periods would depend on individual financial circumstances. Certain plans could work only for a certain type of individual and there is no such thing where one plan fits all types. As long as one is not blinded by greed where others could promise you lucrative returns, one's investment could be in a safer hand. Even with the start of the down turn in the market, there are always opportunities to make certain profits.

ROMANCE: For those who wanted a clean break from a recent relationship, let him or her know the facts or truth why there is no future with the relationship rather than making excuses. If one has reached a situation where there is no chance of reconciliation, honesty is the best policy. At least this way, there is a possibility that you can still remain as friends rather than enemies. Society is becoming smaller and news spreads around easily nowadays. One should continue to move forward in life and stop dwelling in the past. Perhaps one can learn from whatever mistakes and hopefully become more mature when dealing with a new relationship. Life is too short to get stuck giving each other grief.

HEALTH: Planning ahead for potential hectic schedules can certainly help an individual to reduce stress levels, when one might not have adequate time at the last minute to do things. Even simple tasks like packing for long overseas travel can sometimes create a tense situation. Other than the above, one should also pay attention to cholesterol or hypertension level where one might have overlooked it. It is has been reported that hypertension among men and women is gradually on the increase and such silent killer gives no initial warning whatsoever.

LUCK: For ages, one has been telling others and perhaps promising oneself that one will get more organized when it comes to life's practicalities and the passions that consume so much of your time. It is certainly no joy when one is often told or reminded to get things done in orderly priority, where one should have realized the sequence of importance. While this might bring a much-needed fresh perspective, since events force one to act tough with those you previously have indulged, be ruthless with your diary and examine personal outgoings. Once accomplished, one will not only have virtue on your side but also differentiate what is what, so you will have no qualms telling others what to do.

MONEY: Continually counting the eggs before they are fully hatched is not going to make things better, but perhaps helps to increase self-assurance that personal finances are healthy. For those with substantial investment in the share markets, one have every reason to feel nervous when the market takes a steep dive, indirectly increasing the heartbeat to uncontrollable levels. For the career type, one should not feel insecure wondering when is the next chop likely to happen. Think positive and review the situation as it arrives for there are things that are sometimes beyond one's power and imagination.

ROMANCE: Feeling confused over elderly advice when one is facing a mini crisis concerning personal relationship. Perhaps they are trying to be protective and do not wish to see you feeling unhappy or heartache. Furthermore their era is so different from yours, and hopes you will be able to understand and not take things to heart. It is not going to be easy to put up a brave face and pretend the relationship is healthy. There is nothing wrong with seeking opinion from alternative parties but one will eventually have to make the final decision.

HEALTH: One might consider there is so much to do, and not enough hours in the day to complete the tasks ahead. Take it easier and take stock where and when things need to be completed. With an organized schedule, one will not run about like a headless chicken not knowing what to do first, that could result in an exhaustive state at the end of the day and feeling frustrated on numerous occasions. This is not healthy and certainly not good for the soul. Take a break and concentrate on a few major things before one suffers a major breakdown.

LUCK: Continue to work on things or projects that one has confidence and control over. Your success could easily cause certain upset to groups of individuals, partners or colleagues. Do not be distracted by such reactions and continue to focus on what one does and knows best. One does not have to prove or explain to them and let the results speak for itself. Others may not be thrilled with the resulting upheaval; but deep inside they suspect a great deal about what is taking place. Give them the benefit of the doubt first and once they have woken up, they will support you in ways that one has dreamed of, but thought unachievable.

MONEY: One has had various ideas of earning or making profits for certain organizations or business, but is constrained by inept public relations within certain levels. At times, one has a conflict of interest with one's morals and chooses not to pursue it further. No matter what choice or opportunity is available; one's decision could sometimes determine the destination of one's career. IF one feels "lost in the fog", then one should trust one's own instinct and break through such illusion and continue to progress. There is no single right or wrong answer to various conditions one encounters; only one's conscience should govern decision. Guess one just has to live with one's decision or judgment and make amends if necessary as one progresses in life.

ROMANCE: For the young and carefree, they are enjoying their freedom at the moment but should be careful not to indulge in things that might cause regrets at a later stage in life. In other words, do not do things to the extreme; otherwise be prepared for some broken hearts when expectations have not been fulfilled. Custody over the children is going to be quite a tough challenge ahead for those facing financial crisis. Not an ideal decision to have when one's marriage hits the rocks, ending in a divorce. Solving the situation amicably or in a peaceful manner will help to ease the children's pain in the future.

HEALTH: Just beware of not drinking sufficient plain water on a daily basis especially those that have been eating excessively greasy, high protein or deep fried foods. The physical body requires adequate water to cleanse and flush off toxic or excessive minerals. Otherwise the kidneys or liver will be overloaded and suffer damage that could be beyond repair for some extreme conditions. Many are not aware of the consequence when one reaches such condition. Just remember that prevention is always better than the cure.

LUCK: Another busy and possibly hectic schedule for those dealing in the finance, banking, transportation, food merchandising, electronic industries, and information technology; but one could be having trouble dealing in the political arena or property markets. Due to the fierce competitiveness' of others, one would have to work much harder than before in order to keep one's head above water. The battle ahead is going to be tougher than one can imagine; as long one utilizes genuine effort and reliable networks, then one should be able to overcome the situation. Try not to take any short cuts merely for relative short-term benefits. Perhaps one should explore the possibility of long-term business and security. Do not expect miracles to happen if one does not put in any effort to begin with.

MONEY: Financial gains are looking promising during the latter part of the month. One seems eager to secure a better deal, which could help to improve personal financial status. Patience is essential under such circumstances; one should not rush into a complex situation without any get out clause in place. Otherwise costly mistakes will be made and one could even lose out big time in the end. Try not to be too positive from the onset. Reconsider a planned vacation, which maybe not too important. Just beware of the security and potential health hazards when visiting places of interest.

ROMANCE: For the single parent, the love devoted to their children has kept one strong throughout the period, despite feeling loneliness inside at times. As long as one is religiously faithful, one will not be alone spiritually. For the single, one tends to let pride affect a new relationship or sometimes play hard to get; do not push one's luck to the extreme. Recently married couples are getting along quite well; with an exception when a third party interferes, which makes one feel really uneasy. Try not to let it get on your nerves by adopting an unselfish love approach.

HEALTH: For those suffering from bad back either due to weather changes or recurrence of old injuries should not delay in seeking professional treatment. Sometimes, over consumption of supplements or medicines could also affect the internal organ as the physical body gradually deteriorates on a daily basis. Nowadays it is confusing or quite difficult to know the truth about the effects of modern medicines. Periodically the professional medical boards issue contradicting reports about the benefits or side effects of certain medicines.

LUCK: Overwork could jeopardize one's health and indirectly affect career development; if one continues to make mistakes that can usually be avoided. If such situation continues, one should take a relatively short break from work and forget about it for a while. One can be lucky for a number of times but not know when such good fortune will run out eventually. Hence before one reaches a stage of no return, one is advised to review the situation wisely unless one enjoys the challenge of taking risks.

MONEY: There could be some financial concern for a certain immediate family member and one is prepared to bail him/her out. There will be a time when destiny will take its own natural course, no matter how hard one tries to change for the better; it will be to no avail. Repaying debts either fully or partially has been lingering at the back of the mind recently. Reducing the debts could lessen the burdens and create peace of mind. Those in business have to decide whether to increase the stakes or withdraw from the trade. Indecisive behavior only leads to further complications in the future.

ROMANCE: Freedom is important for those that have been active and having plenty of friends. As long as one is prepared to "give and take" at the same time, then the relationship stands a chance of survival. Otherwise both could end up walking in opposite directions sooner than one envisaged. For those unattached and having a relationships with married individuals are likely to face the music sooner than expected. Such discovery would certainly damage reputation or any respect, and cause embarrassment for those in high society circles.

HEALTH: Having a clean bill of health is a huge bonus. However, for those that are constantly on the move need to pay attention to their diet (abstain from sea foods) and excessive consumption of beverages. Remember to eat wisely to avoid indigestion. Drink plenty of plain water and eating fresh fruits will certainly help in the long term. Watch out for those who previously suffered ankle or knee pain. Recurrence of the injury is likely to happen due to weather changes, stress from work or lack of sleep. One is advised to avoid lifting heavy things, and do try to take things easy.

LUCK: Do not continue to dwell on unfortunate incidents for one should continue to look forward to progress ahead. Human beings cannot change the past and it is best to leave it well behind and learn from it. For whatever happened, treat it as a lesson in life and become wiser and hopefully not to repeat it. As long as one adopts a positive attitude towards life, then no matter how difficult a situation might seem, one will certainly end up stronger and wiser in the end. If unsure, one can always consult a trustworthy individual. To compensate for the shortfall, one is advised to learn from others' positive attitudes or methods and improvise to suit individual needs. Stubbornness can be your worst enemy.

MONEY: Reviewing and planning financial status has been high on the agenda. Plans for the near and immediate future have developed some concerns for those with several commitments. One will be able to keep one's head above water through careful budgeting, sacrifices and continuous industrious effort at work or business. One also tends to splash out on some extravagances for loved ones or family members for a certain achievement or an anniversary. As long as one manages to balance the books with caution and not spend more than income, then one should be able to enjoy peace of mind and relax more often.

ROMANCE: Stubbornness and pride is likely to create a tense atmosphere between lovers or married couples. What does one gain from being as stubborn as a goat? Usually at the end of an argument, both parties suffer emotionally, merely trying to prove each other's points. Is it worth the effort or energy? Young individuals at last feel free as a bird after having fully grown wings and being able to flee the nest into the wide-open world. Feeling excited to explore the outside world unsupervised. Parents need to let their children go when the times arrives and continue to provide all the support only if necessary.

HEALTH: Just beware of potential changes in working environment or normal daily routines that could create certain shock to the system for female Monkey types during this period. One just needs to deal with the changes gradually and try to adopt rather than reject ideas without even trying, otherwise stress levels could rise causing mental stress, which in turn could lead to other physical health conditions. More importantly, one should try to analyze the new environment and be familiar with it. This way, one can easily avoid unnecessary stress.

LUCK: Feeling, annoyed, dissatisfied, anger or frustration when dealing with human relationships during this period. It is not going to be easy and as a consolation, it is easier if one can consider that one is momentarily treading at the bottom of the life graph; just waiting to move up again in the near future. Under such scenario, having patience is the best policy and one might discover hidden potential qualities as a consequence. Life can sometimes be full of surprises if one cares to pay a little bit more attention to discover personal potential.

MONEY: One has the ability to fulfill one's dream finally during this period, making someone very happy indeed. Such success is difficult to expressed in words and only deep down inside you would know how the feeling is. When one has the ability to make proper use of money, those who benefit will appreciate your kindness and one could just be rewarded by a priceless smile on their faces. If one does not expect any rewards in return, then one is truly feeling happy and such memories should lie with you forever.

ROMANCE: Seek no further if one is looking for an ideal companion to share the rest of your life with, for the answer is right next door. Perhaps one has not been taking notice of the response that the neighbor has been giving out the signals. Pause for a moment and think about it whether all the happenings are making any sense. For married couples, take or make time to understand each other intimately rather than taking things for granted. There are some tell tale signs that the other half is transmitting unhappiness due to recent neglect. Hopefully one will pick up the vibes before it turns nasty.

HEALTH: Besides the normal minor discomfort either due to swelling of the joints, abdomen pains, constipation, or frequent visit to the toilet, one does not encounter other significant illness. Just try to improve one's diet and understand what is compatible to one's stomach. Consuming foods and drinks that do not agree with the stomach is a recipe for disaster or the cause of untold suffering. One needs to have strong will power to abstain from such intakes whenever possible. The taste of foods and drink merely lasts for a few seconds as it passes through the taste buds in the mouth. Is it worth the torture if one has to suffer the consequence after that?

LUCK: Mixture of good and unfortunate occasions during the month in relation to career, family, business or education. The good news is related to having family reunions, meeting with certain long lost friends or obtaining good results from educational examinations. The negative sides are related to financial issues where one could suffer untold losses due to neglect, potential loss in earnings, settling a divorce, or insurance claim matters. Things could get worse if one has not taken legal advice from the initial stage. If possible one should try to settle the matter out of court whenever possible to avoid potential financial ruin.

MONEY: Financial discontentment is the main concern for those that are either surviving on their pensions, life savings or social benefits, with no additional income to supplement their needs. Options are available to overcome certain shortfalls if one is willing to seek alternative part time work. There are many more unfortunate individuals who survive on a day-to-day basis. For others, one should not count the chickens before the eggs are hatched. Even though things appear to be brewing properly for a while, you can never tell the final outcome. Not spending unnecessarily becomes a definite sure win situation, just be patient!

ROMANCE: One should take a decent break especially after having broken off a relationship not too long ago. Otherwise it would be like jumping from the hot frying pan into the naked flame. Making desperate decisions under desperate conditions is usually a recipe for major disaster. Take it from those who know and certainly from family members who do not wish to see you go through similar bad experience again. Why not enjoy the status of being a free individual again and explore the wider scope of the world? You might be surprised to discover things that once clouded your judgment in the past.

HEALTH: Mouth ulcers or leg infections are either from food ingestion or insect's bites respectively. Do not underestimate such symptoms and seek professional treatment without further delay to prevent it from getting aggressive. It is advisable to abstain from deep fried oily spicy foods whenever possible. Consuming antitoxin or natural grown foods will help the body to fight off the virus, improving the recovery rate.

LUCK: Teamwork is important and likely to contribute to success for those working in the textile manufacturing, farming/agricultural industries, environmental, medical or construction industries. Mitigate potential confrontation with the public, superiors or clients, which could lead to frustration at work due to disagreements. Be patient and consider it as another learning curve. Sometimes trying to merely bulldoze through a solid barrier is not the only answer. Calm down and think of an alternative way to avoid the problem. All is not lost as long as one manages to achieve a solution at the end. One does not necessarily need to prove a point, for the outcome could speak for itself.

MONEY: One can avoid facing financial burdens by taking corrective actions and living within one's means. Do not be encouraged by various sale's gimmicks or engage in the must have type attitude, which can only spell financial disaster unless one can afford them. Otherwise stay clear of such attractions and be wise with each spending. Stop daydreaming of striking the lottery and get real with your life; otherwise the society is filled with plenty of millionaires. Wake up and continue to work hard to earn your wages.

ROMANCE: Knowing and understanding an individual are two separate issues. One might think that he/she understands what the partner wants or prefers. You could be mistaken again when things are not happening to expectation. Sometimes understanding your partner thoroughly might not necessarily be a good thing in a relationship, for being ignorant at times could be a blessing. Individual preferences change with time and need, one also needs to change with the flow; otherwise the relationship will not be able to cope with the changing circumstances. Hence it is not unusual that couples do break up going separate ways after many years of living together.

HEALTH: Stop worrying over issues that are likely to affect mental health, which indirectly cause undue emotional stress. Avoid triggering the upper limits of the stress level through taking precautionary measures or nip it in the bud before it continues to escalate further. For those who are unable to cope with the stress, one could suffer a mental breakdown. Hence it is vital to remember not to let minor issues disturb an individual unnecessarily. Ideally, it would be better to understand the reason behind each issue and be prepared rather than being ignorant.

LUCK: Good fortune could arrive during the month when assistance from colleagues, partners, friends or new friends could catapult a career or business several fold. Business opportunity is on the increase and a good opportunity to implement new projects or expand programs. Demand exceeds expectation, so one should not hesitate to grab hold of such opportunity. Career opportunities are also looking promising for those in the, telecommunication, construction, financial, security prevention measures, research, or manufacturing industry. Play your cards right and with diplomacy in place; one could certainly reap the benefit of such industrious effort and opportunity.

MONEY: The positive side of having increasing financial income or profits is, one continues to build up confidence in life and make things happen effortlessly. One could be living under false pretences, thinking that successful life is simple to attain. Having ambition is human nature but over-ambition could be disastrous for those that cannot contain self-ego. For the business type, some individual or corporation could offer partnership scheme or directorship status. As long as one is aware of own capability, then it is appropriate to accept such offer without hesitation.

ROMANCE: Adopting the thoughts of what he/she can do, I can do even better. Having such competitive attitude could run the risk of straining the relationship when both parties are driven by personal egos to out perform each other in a negative manner. Either both parties are silly or immature to engage in such duel or an individual must have been caught fooling behind the other's back. Question is, whether one will be given another chance to repent? Obviously one will not stand a chance of getting away free, thinking that he/she can have both feet on two separate boats at the same time. Well! Do unto others, as you do want others to do unto you.