Year of Rat

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The year of the "Earth Rat Element" symbolizes a year of turmoil and turbulence concerning the world economy. Certain unpredictable records will be broken within developed and third world nations, exceeding experts' expectations by a large margin. The west and developed nations start on a gradual decline during the first six months of the year before being able to implement corrective or drastic measures to stabilize the situation. The global economy is largely driven and evolves around continuous increased demand for sustainable energy resources. Numerous international critical crises dominate the headlines where earthquakes strike oil-rich producing nations or regions with refineries. The gap between the rich and poor nations continues to widen globally.

International security and terror alerts reach a new high level spreading across the globe without recognition of boundaries. Affected governments are fighting a losing battle against the spread of terrorism within the nations. An Increase in underground movements to evade governments' anti- terrorists measures are incurring increased loss of life and casualties of war. The year is likely to fill with increasing violent protests and sabotage, crippling international transportation links affecting business transactions and humanitarian aid supplies. Increased illegal human trafficking is adding additional pressures to large parts of Western European governments, increasing social unrests or disturbance. Governments will create new rules and regulations to curb such unrests but to no avail.

Cross border trading will flourish benefiting the third world nations more than the developed nations, leading to huge disparity among the latter. This could result in tit-for-tat tactics at international trading levels. Implementing certain trade barriers will only increase discontentment among the poorer nations. Business transactions continue to focus on innovations of new energy resources, medical health products, conservation products and weapons of destruction. Beware of volatile and unpredictable stock markets. Demand for minerals could increase, reaching higher records than in Previous years.

Spread of new diseases is likely to claim a lot of lives in developed nations as a consequence of continuous global warming. Several developed nations will encounter first experiences of a shortage of rain or conditions of draught. Arid lands continue to suffer from increased draught and earthquake scenario. The trend of increasing demand for food and natural resources are stripping the natural environment at an alarming rate, resulting in more barren lands environment. Protective measures to the environment could come too late for certain regions, wiping out a lot of endangered species and human lives.

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(Born in the year of 1924, 1936, 1948 1960, 1972, 1984)

1924 Continue to live life to the full whenever possible, try not to feel useless for burdening certain family members. Consider that it is a privilege for loved ones to have share their lives with you for all this time. At least give them a chance to share such moments.

1936 Never too late to take up new interest for those that have found something new in life through new events. One should not feel afraid that age could deter one from achieving things at this stage, as long as one continues to feel young at heart, one will never know what one can achieve.

1948 No time for retirement, one should continue to be involved in hobbies or implement things that one has desired for a long time. As long as one has the support of loved ones, one can put one's heart at ease and do wonders with one's capability. More importantly to believe in yourself and never be deterred by societies ageism reaction.

1960 Knowledge acquired can be put to beneficial use for those that are more unfortunate. Be prepared for certain unhappy moments during the middle of the year and continue to look forward in life. Beware of falling out with brotherly or sisterly relationships during the year.

1972 Having high expectation either at work or with a relationship at the beginning of the year is likely to end with disappointment. One can minimize the consequence through taking corrective approaches and be aware of personal shortcomings rather than finding fault in others.

1984 Period of stepping into the real society, one needs to grow up fast. Live, learn and do not be easily disturbed by factors that one might not wish to discover. Family values are utmost vital and one is advised not to abandon those that need encouragement or support.

(In general)

HEALTH: Feeling blessed with having a decent health condition. Do not stop here, one can make further improvement. Follow the simple rules of maintaining a balanced diet and avoid or abstain from extreme exotic foods or drinks. No surprise one might start to take up the vegetarian approach and cut down on meat consumption for health improvement purposes. Pay attention to deteriorating vision, due to strenuous conditions or lacking proper rest.

LUCK: Good fortune derives in various forms throughout the year and one should encounter joyous moments on many occasions. No matter what happens, the occasion will not continue to last forever and hopefully one will recognize it and keep the good memories, disregarding the negative ones. Avoid a circle of friends that spread gossip or rumors, which could damage personality or affect the relationship. Making a wise choice could improve personal trustworthiness, and also improve career or business prospects.

MONEY: Cut certain losses at an early stage for those trading in the share markets. The period is filled with increased risk scenario and only those with deep pockets can afford to take on such risk. One is more inclined to save up more for immediate loved ones needs and will make a small amount of sacrifices to ease the situation. By the end of the year, one will survive the turbulence and those you have assisted will repay your kindness appropriately.

ROMANCE: Worries and over-concern for loved ones starting an affair could cause an upset in a relationship. The question of trust arises and one is not convinced that the partner will start to cheat on you. The Ox type will no doubt face a difficult battle as far as love or relationship is concerned and only maintaining strong faith will help to ease the mental pressure. Having a suspicious mind might not necessarily improve an established relationship.

(Born in the year of 1925, 1937, 1949 1961, 1973, 1985)

1925 If the time has arrived for those that need to depart from this world, so be it, for there is nothing to be afraid of venturing into the next world. Having fulfilled life to such period is considered a blessing and one should feel happy and proud to be able to leave behind a legacy of memories for loved ones.

1937 One still feels that there are many things to accomplish and finding insufficient time to complete certain missions. Maintain an able physical health condition and one can continue to live to fulfill the dreams. Adopting a positive mind is half the battle won and the rest depends on the ability to deliver it through an able body.

1949 Take precautions in avoiding hypertension attacks of which the doctors have pre-warned an individual. More important to have and maintain a well balanced diet and take life easy whenever possible. One might needs to sacrifice certain aggressive sport activities in order to reduce the risks.

1961 It is going to be quite an excellent year for the career minded or those running a business. However one needs to avoid partnership business when approached even though it is going to be a win-win situation on paper. One will achieve higher success in the social life arena but it is also likely to be filled with hidden minefields.

1973 Marriage is high on the agenda or to do lists for the year. It is going to be a good omen for those who decided to walk down the isle. Career path is escalating progressively and one should take appropriate measures to ensure continuous growth over the course of the year.

1985 Have patience and endure the pace either at work or when starting a new relationship. Forget about the past and learn from it if one wishes to achieve success. Comparison can be use as a measuring tool to encourage oneself to excel better, but one can also become a victim of failure through mere jealousy.

HEALTH: Time and tide wait for no man and one should not continue to put certain plans behind thinking that there is always tomorrow, especially where health is concerned. It is still never too late to improve one's health conditions and stop relying on others to lend a helping hand. One is still capable in taking care of personal health regimes, and should try to break away from the support that one has been receiving. Why not give it a try and take one step at a time. Nothing is impossible as long as one puts his/her mind and determination into it.

LUCK: Facing fierce competition from various regions or newcomers could fire up an individual to better oneself irrespective of age in order to stay competitive. One will continue to work hard and longer if necessary. Personal experience should help to boost certain advantage over newcomers but do not under estimate the opponents lightly. For career wise, tread carefully and one should voice opinions at the appropriate moments. One should not stay shy most of the time, otherwise one could not be heard or noticed.

MONEY: Likely to incur additional unplanned expenditure from middle of the year, ranging from medical fees, household repairs, hobbies, transportation modes, business ventures or ceremonies. Hard earned savings will come in handy in time of need and one will continue to save up for the future. For those dealing with the share markets, this is not a good year to expand volatile portfolios. The ability to gain or lose profits would depend on choices and regions of investments.

ROMANCE: One is likely to experience increase in family members either through normal pregnancy or child adoption process. Such plan could come to fruition during the later parts of the year. Married individuals continue to love each other dearly and respect each others space. Male Rabbit type tends to be more cheerful towards the partner and family members. However female Rabbit type is feeling slightly aggressive towards the younger partner, partly due to lack of trust.

(Born in the year of 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987)

1927 One should continue to live life to the full and do not let the fear of uncertainty hold one back from venturing beyond certain barriers. One never knows what one might discover at the end of the rainbow.

1939 Deteriorating eyesight deter or restrict vision that frustrates an individual dramatically. The waiting for an eye operation is over finally and one is likely to obtain a new vision in life, able to enjoy the things one has wished for.

1951 One tends to have deeper thoughts for things or events that could have grave consequences if things fell through. This might prevent one from making advances. On the other hand if one does not take certain risks, one may not be able to take off the ground. Maybe one is quite satisfied not to take the leading role and content to play the supportive role. Hence the saying "One will reap the harvest for what one has sowed in the field"

1963 Divorce is quite likely to arise for those having to work away from the family on a regular basis. Choosing which one to sacrifice is going to be very difficult especially having a young child or children. Trying to maintain a career or business is likely to exert certain strain on individual health conditions. Unable to cope on the longer term could land an individual in hospital.

1975 Do not grab the first offer or chance available but think before leaping into the unknown. Doing things first and facing the consequence later may not necessarily fit your style even though it could work for others. One can be fortunate at times and if you are merely relying on good luck to bail you out, then think again.

1987 Life does not necessarily revolve around you alone on this planet. When one does not get what one wants, perhaps there is a practical reason or reasons behind. It is about time for an individual to grow up and take responsibilities for one's behavior. One should not feel afraid for mistake made and hopefully learn from it.

HEALTH: Do not delay further potential operation that one has been waiting for when the opportunity arrives. Consider the longer-term benefits one could enjoy after having the operation. The Dragon type needs to pay closer attention to health conditions from the beginning of the year and take remedial measures for a prompt recovery. Watch out for indigestion especially when traveling abroad. One could also encounter food poisoning. Take extra precautions in slowing down the degrading of eyesight or vision, consuming relevant supplements or appropriate diets will help to vitalize or slow down the degrading process.

LUCK: Good fortune outnumbers unlucky fortune throughout the year of the Rat. For those that have been doing the homework consistently or working diligently in the recent past on certain projects, will reap and be able to enjoy the fruition of the hard labor. This could be the beginning of more challenging tasks ahead especially for those that have ambitious plans. One will not waste time implementing certain dreams or projects, but will continue to strive harder to achieve or maintain a greater success. Just remember that one will need others to jointly manage the project or delegating certain responsibilities to others to spread the workload. Remember not to make hasty decisions and always think of the consequences in a bigger prospect.

MONEY: It will be either make or break with financial issues depending on the amount of risks one is prepared to take or gamble. The ability to gain handsome profits during the year relies on individual's judgment, knowledge or experience. The likelihood of incurring a loss is less significant but it still possesses a potential risk. As long as one is not blinded by mere greed for profit, one will not encounter huge losses. For the career minded type, one needs to stay alert and avoid taking any shortcuts or playing politics in trying to impress certain management, which could easily backfire in your face. One should continue to rely on personal ability and earn every penny or cent through personal effort. This way, one can certainly enjoys the fruits of labor with pride.

ROMANCE: Realization or awareness is the key to having or continuing a successful harmonious relationship or marriage commitment. Things could never be better as long as both parties continue to respect each other and acknowledge personal interests. There is still a possibility that the relationship could hit rock bottom especially for those that are not able to resist the temptation of playing with fire. Female Dragon type needs to watch out for unplanned pregnancy that could result in abortion, which could be life threatening for those with poor health condition, such consequence could lead to other undesirable health conditions.

(Born in the year of 1928, 1940, 1952 1964, 1976, 1988)

1928 One should enjoy a joyous occasion in celebrating 80th Birthday and family members and friends will gather around for a memorable reunion. Go with the flow and live life to the full for every day is a bonus.

1940 One is likely to be faced with having to make difficult decisions when dealing either with corporate matters or family issues. One is unable to turn to others merely for help or advice partly due to personal pride or public status except a handful of trusted individuals. Fighting the battle at every corner is not going to be smooth but one will eventually manage to outrun them.

1952 One's ambitious travel plans, dreams, projects or business scheme turns to reality after all the past industrious effort at last. One will find it difficult to grasp the success and will take a while to settle down or pinch oneself  to ensure that it is really happening and not a dream. Well! Take it gradually and continue to excel as planned and do not rush or hasten the progress route. Exercise open ears and eyes all round and one will notice things clearer from different angles.

1964 Impatience could jeopardize potential career prospects or result in loss making business transactions. One should avoid taking drastic steps in trying to improve the situation to fend off competitors or colleagues. No doubt it is going to be quite tricky when faced with such challenge or burden with targets to achieve. One can still hit the target by knowing the ground conditions of the battlefield one is deployed to. Research more about the background and plan your strategies appropriately without making rush decisions.

1976 The year is likely to fill with the sweet smell of success relating to career, studies, relationship or home improvements. One should be spoiled for choice at times, when being at the right place and time. Do not be mistaken that life is filled with success only; over- confidence could also cause a downfall. What one attains at one stage in life, one will also lose at other times when the moment arrives.

1988 Adopting an impatient attitude and not having learnt from previous mistakes, will continue to land an individual in hot water either with the Law or confrontation with individuals or family members. One can choose to break away from such undesirable circle by making amends, acknowledge personal weakness or shortcomings and seeking help from appropriate parties, even though one has to make sincere apologies.

HEALTH: Watch out for diet patterns that are appropriate to personal health conditions. One can easily pile on extra weight during the course of the year especially for those who enjoy food and drink very much. The year is filled with engagements, occasions or parties where food and drink are unavoidable. If one is not careful, being over-weight could gradually land an individual into unhealthy scenarios. Before long it could be too late for some. Hence it is quite vital to strike a balance or fight off the craving temptation as far as food and drinks are concerned. It might require some will power to overcome the temptation and loved ones should lend a supporting hand.

LUCK: Not so fortunate for the male Snake type, where one is likely to encounter a dip in business prospects, career progress or unsuccessful relationship. One should not treat it as if it is going to be the end of the world. As a consolation, consider those that are possibly in a worst scenario than you. One could mitigate the impact by taking extra precautionary measures, do not lose control of temper needlessly, try to remain calm and constantly remind oneself to adopt a diplomatic approach when dealing with any matters. On the other hand, the female Snake type is likely to enjoy having quite a successful year with career progress, traveling, home improvement or business dealing. Not a bad year to start a family for those that have been delaying it for a while.

MONEY: Treat financial expenditure with caution during the year for one is likely to spend more on home improvements, transportation modes, medical fees or unexpected family crisis. Income will depend on individual career development or business performance. Some will enjoy further success through industrious effort and careful approaches. Making wise investment choice could result in increased earnings but not necessarily without risks involved. Avoid making investments in agricultural products or IT related business. For those with extra monies, one can still choose to invest in the property market even though it is likely to hit a downward trend. Hence the saying, buy low and sell high.

ROMANCE: Selfishness is the likely cause of a deteriorating relationship especially for those that put themselves first before the other half. However one can choose to avoid such potential disastrous scenario by treating and respecting the other half properly. Otherwise one will encounter endless arguments that could create a tense atmosphere within the family. For those engaged, one is likely to get married during the year, which is a good year; and it is going to be a hectic period with the organization of the whole affair.

(Born in the year of 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1989)

1929 One should go ahead and surprise loved ones on a special event that one has been dreaming of for quite a while. Treat loved ones with a cruise or vacation that will leave a fond memory.

1941 Take life easier for a change before one manages to burn oneself. There is plenty out there to fulfill in life, do not worry about having insufficient time. Take care of number one and the plans will gradually fall into place. Exercise a bit of patience and enjoy life from a different angle.

1953 It is going to be a brilliant start from the beginning of the year, where career or business developments are concerned. One will travel far and wide either for work or pleasure. Family members are also enjoying a harmonious moment and things are going well. Just take additional care of health and avoid food and drinks that are likely to cause upset to the stomach.

1965 One has to watch out for potential entrapment by certain opponents or competitors. No matter how careful one has been behaving; do not under-estimate the tactics by others to ensure you take a fall. Pay more attention to personal health; abstain from shell food consumption.

1977 One is blessed with good fortune in term of love, career, travel plans or home improvement. However there is still quite a mammoth task to overcome before one reaches the goal. Continue to maintain awareness or stay alert in most aspects and avoid foreseeable pitfalls through appropriate planning. It is going to be a swell year.

1989 One is about to enter a new phase in life, with a change in living environments, meeting new friends and learning new things. One might find it a bit difficult or feeling strange having to make adjustment at the beginning and before long, one tends to enjoy the new life style. Behave sensibly and steer clear of the Law.

HEALTH: Life can sometimes be filled with mysteries, wonders, happiness, suffering, sorrow, ill health and death. No matter which scenario one will encounter during the course of the year, things happen for a given reason or reasons, which sometimes an individual is keen to find out. Some might be able to find the answer but others are not so fortunate. Hence it is vital that one should try his/her best to take good care of personal health to begin with and do not or should not rely on others. It is recommended to have a balanced diet to maintain a clean bill of health in order to enjoy life more to a fuller extend. One can sometimes make a choice of choosing between acquiring either good or poor health. Hopefully one will start to heed certain unhealthy practice warnings from the specialists or doctors.

LUCK: Continue to work diligently with present projects, plans or research that are nearing completion for handover. The year is going to be filled with new challenges ahead and one might find it excessive in trying to cope with. Obviously one can always shout for help and staying silent under such scenario is not going to help an individual. Traveling adventures to new places are on the horizon and one could be thrilled with the idea. Fear not, for one will somehow manage to arrange the time and money to enjoy the moments. One should be very mindful of personal belongings when traveling abroad; losing vital documents or monies to pickpockets could easily spoil the day, not to mention the inconveniences as a consequence.

MONEY: Hard earned monies will be utilized to meaningful purposes during the course of the year. Prioritization of plans implementation could be quite a challenging tasks and one might need expertise assistance in some instances. For the career minded individual, one manages to make progress with earnings despite certain setbacks in the fields or markets, through the ability to improvise, adapting to the changing behavior. For those in business, one could probably struggle to maintain existing turnover without incurring losses. Not a good year to expand the business through joint venture or partnership arrangement, unless one is prepared to sell the entire business and thinks of early retirement.

ROMANCE: One enjoys discussing past moments of intimacy with husband/wife or partner to further enhance the partnership for the future. The year is likely to be filled with surprises from loved ones and one will be thrilled by it. However, one will not be able to avoid minor argument concerning trivial matters on an add hoc basis. For those in a relationship, be prepared to be pressurized into a marriage suggestion. The decision rests with the individual and if one is not ready yet, have honest discussion with the partner rather than making excuses. Sometimes one feels insecure not knowing where the relationship leads to in the long term.

HEALTH: Pay more attention to the liver, kidneys and blood disorder condition throughout the year, especially for those who enjoying drinking and smoking heavily. One can still avoid causing permanent damage to the liver or kidneys before it reaches a critical stage. Avoid strenuous working conditions over prolonged periods and consume nourishing diets to compensate for malnutrition. Jaundice or bladder infections are likely to affects those that have been ignoring doctors' advice. Beware of starving excessively to lose extra weigh, which could result in life treating conditions.

LUCK: It will be a slow start to recognize the benefits of changes that are reshaping and improving your life. Try not to worry when things seem confusing during the course of the change. It is quite normal for humans to have fear when dealing with new or unknown circumstances, like approach to life or work that is contrary to your nature. The ability to acquaint with the new, will broaden the options of career, business or relationships. Remember not to rush things when they seem to be slowing down your pace, more importantly one might need to adjust to it.

MONEY: Stop counting the chicken before the eggs are hatched to avoid any disappointment from the onset. The situation seems a done deal and one envisages that no other things could interfere with the plan. One needs to work harder than in previous year to ensure sustainability, Be wiser with spending habits, otherwise one will be seeking financial assistance from sources that could land an individual in deep water. The year is filled with hidden dangers lurking beneath the ground and if one is not careful enough, one could easily mess up the lives of loved ones. It will not necessarily be the case provided one takes corrective steps to mitigate the pit-falls and be very mindful of spending every cent or penny.

ROMANCE: Do give priority to others' needs for a change rather than requiring self-centered attention. Unselfish love is about catering for loved ones attention or even making certain sacrifices that some are not prepared. One will eventually earn their respect and sincere love in return but do not have such expectation to begin with. Otherwise one will be very disappointed at the end. Maybe one is ready to forgive someone and learn to forget the past during the course of the year. Continue to look forward and enjoy life; why not try to live without hatred (such invisible burden can easily destroy a positive soul).

(Born in the year of 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979)

1931 Remember not to let personal anger destroy an established relationship with family members or close friends. For some reason, one is unable to forget about certain events, causing uneasiness within. Maybe it is about time to let go of such things and make peace.

1943 Others are advising you to make one plan and stick to it. But a combination of your observations and intuition is telling you that, during this year of change and reckoning, even simple plans must be altered frequently.

1955 While one is not a control freak, but you are still bound to regard the extent to which one is leaving important changes, involving career, business, relationship, lifestyle, and various obligations up to others as somewhat worrying. Perhaps one should learn to trust others for a change, which is unavoidable in the long run.

1967 Ego and arrogant attitude can be your personal downfall of your own making, without self-realization. Establishing a blame culture would not necessarily work in your favor either at work or in social circle. Hopefully one will not have to swallow the bitter pills, acknowledging and making amends to such shortfalls is beneficial to your career progress.

1979 Adopting a humble approach will certainly propel an individual to a new circle of friends that are willing to lend helping hands in moment of need. When venturing out away from home, one will rely on friends more than foes. It will be wise to walk away from bad company from the onset.

HEALTH: The constant fear of hair thinning, increase in weight, escalating aging process or suffering from serious burns scare are causing emotional instability, depriving of proper sleep patterns and leading to other deteriorating health conditions. Not only an individual suffers under such circumstances, loved ones too bear the burden seeing you in such dilemma and unable to assist. One should seek professional medical help and not wait for a miracle to happen. By taking corrective actions, one can certainly overcome some of the issues gradually or complete an assigned course to improve the health conditions. One can achieve many things by adopting a positive attitude to begin with.

LUCK: The Monkey type will encounter deceptive situations involving career, studies, business, relationship or marriage during the course of the year. What one sees with the naked eye are not probably the true pictures. Hence it is quite vital to remember that one does not jump to conclusions based on first impressions or speculations without having established the facts from the origins. Otherwise, untold mistakes could be made and saying sorry could be too late in certain situations. One needs to tread carefully and deal with the situation meticulously, trusting your own instinct and react firmly and do not be distracted by persistent persuasion. One also needs to stamp one's own ground and let others know that one is not going to be easily pushed over.

MONEY: Treat your finance with great care and hopefully one will not fall for scam schemes (get rich quick tactics). The plan of moving to a better accommodation will need to be temporarily put on hold, and more importantly one should not rush into making such huge or long-term financial commitment. Do not expect huge financial gains during the year but continue to work diligently to maintain a comfortable life style. For those running a business, it is not a brilliant year to diversify into another field of which one has only limited knowledge.

ROMANCE: Do not feel too sad for those having lost loved ones recently. Remember that each and every human being cannot escape birth, sickness, old age and death. Think and treasure the happy moments. For those thinking of getting married, this is a good year to implement it. For those going through a divorce scenario, one cannot wait for it to be finalized.

(Born in the year of 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980)

1932 The dilemmas you are facing are nothing more than you can handle and you are concerned that if you do not deal with them swiftly, they will become more of a nuisance. Seek other's assistance if necessary.

1944 Faced with exciting developments, one cannot afford to relax and let others deal with it. Your instinct tells that potential chaos could follow if left things are left unchecked and wasted effort. One needs to tackle the root of the problem before it gets out of control and be assertive at times.

1956 One has been busy nurturing plans (small or large) as a sort of offspring and taking great care to ensure they reach maturity stage. One behaves more defensive when things tend to divert off course.

1968 One tends to behave in a secretive manner relating to personal life style. Others are keen to discover or expose your secrets and one feels really annoyed with them poking around. Just be careful of over reacting, which could result in facing the Law.

1980 Do not let personal frustration deter an individual from achieving career target from the beginning of the year. Even though the path ahead seems to be filled with obstacles, use your wisdom and patience to overcome them. Nothing is impossible when one puts heart and mind into it.

HEALTH: One realizes that maintaining a reasonable healthy condition has become more and more difficult if not challenging as aging progresses on a daily basis. But this is not going to deter an individual of maintaining good health. One should feel the benefits of sacrificing certain exotic foods and drinks or smoking. However one has not fully managed to overcome the mental stress and learning or seeking ways to understand the roots of the problems. This might require a different approach to life, either through religious cultivation, yoga practice or meditation. One certainly can seek a path to a less stressful life style as long as one gradually denounces the materialistic aspects of society.

LUCK: Sometimes one can choose to alter destiny and take control of it to a certain extent rather than relying or totally accepting fate. However do not expect miracles to happen merely through dedicated and industrious efforts. Sometimes when the moment arrives and with a bit of luck, one will be able to achieve the dreams. The year is going to pass so much quicker than one can imagine when one is likely to be preoccupied with various projects, celebrations or organization's work. More positive things happen and one will enjoy every moment of it except for minor disruptions in between. Just tread carefully and avoid confrontation with the Law or IRS.

MONEY: Surplus monies come from various sources or circumstances and one feels much happier at the end. One tends to put to good or reasonable usage, the surplus, like home improvement, treating loved ones to a surprise vacation or getting a new transport mode. The career minded continues to work hard and will not be deterred by a certain downturn in the working environment. It might not necessarily be a good time to change job or move to another region merely for wanting to try something different. For those that have been saving up to purchase a first house or apartment, the outlook is promising during the year but do not rush into making hasty decisions.

ROMANCE: One can avoid a love and hate relationship by taking appropriate steps in trying to please love ones more often and reminding him/her how important he/she is to you. A successful marriage or partnership will require both parties to have a balanced give and take scenario. Do not be easily influenced by gossips and speculations by others partly due to jealousy. Young individuals need to watch out of sexual transmittal diseases through unprotected sex.

HEALTH: This year is going to affect those that are dealing in mining, agricultural farming, fisheries, construction and transportation industries, where one's health could be affected by the seasonal climatic changes in the weather. Flu, sore throats, common colds and ulcer infections are going to occur quite frequently throughout the year. Provided one cares about one's health, one could minimize the problems by taking several simple preventive steps, such as avoiding deep fried hot spicy foods, need to drink plenty of plain water on a daily basis, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, consuming food moderately and taking exercise whenever possible.

LUCK: Mixture of good and moderate fortunes throughout the year. Travel is prominent during the later parts of the year. There will be certain disappointments along the way, so be prepared for chaotic scenes. There are things that are best left to others to deal with and try not to overdo things that are not appreciated by others. There is no one simple answer to most issues and being diplomatic sometimes could backfire. Paying more attention to one's career, business management or education would be more constructive or productive. Do not waste valuable time on unproductive activities that can create or bring troubles to an individual.

MONEY: Watch out for unwise extravagant spending that could land an individual with excessive debts causing stressful moments. Financial gains for the year could depend on individual's performance and reliability. Take additional precautions when entering into a new or major contract with any institution, purchase or business. Making hasty decisions could also land an individual in hot water. For those in a career, one could either make a new start in another region or continue to achieve a higher attainment within the year. As long as one exercises some basic sense of moderation, one should not encounter financial hardship throughout the year.

ROMANCE: For those that have been married for at least six years, one is likely to encounter highlight moments periodically, which are not a good sign for the marriage. One could still avoid such incident by being mentally alert and emotionally strong. For those that are divorced, one is ready to venture out again to seek a partner more as a companion, one needs not rush into a new relationship but let destiny take its natural course when the moment arrives. The year is going to fill with new adventures for those who have been hesitating or keep delaying cementing a permanent relationship, for things could happen suddenly and perhaps so quickly it might surprise some of your relatives and friends.

(Born in the year of 1934, 1946 1958, 1970, 1982)

1934 One needs to be aware of the changes in weather conditions that could be detrimental to one's health, like arthritis, asthma or rheumatism. It is recommended that an individual should stay in a warm climate country whenever possible.

1946 Those that are still working are looking forward to retirement and have plans to fulfill their dreams. Keep going for another year and, one should realize that the moment has finally arrived. The ambitious business minded individual should continue to strive for a bigger empire rather than staying with the ideal at the present moment.

1958 Do not let the Big 50th haunt one's aging process, for life could begin for some at this stage. Make full use of one's talent, experience or wisdom to guide the younger generation whenever needed and continue to fulfill the dreams or incomplete ambitions. There is no time to waste or hang onto certain past, which only hinders progress. One should enjoy more foreign travel during later parts of the year. Do not spend too much time dealing with the past but try looking forward to life ahead. Just pay more attention to one's health, do not take things for granted and pay attention to physical limitations.

1970 One should exercise a great deal of patience with loved ones and not get unnecessarily uptight whenever possible. There are a few important things to achieve or fulfill during the course of the year and one should try to handle one case at a time. Balancing between a family life and a career or business is likely to create quite a stressful environment. Remember to think more of the positive sides in life and whatever problems are encountered will seem to melt effortlessly away.

1982 Inequality and sexism is going to deter one's career progress especially when one has proven talent, capability and reliability within the organization. One is likely to face a tough decision, do not be intimated by the threat, put up a fight when you are positive that the management is clearly in the wrong.

HEALTH: One should take additional measures to prevent further weakening of the spine, back, hips or lower parts of the body, and abstain from strenuous exercises or activities that could cause additional complications. Beware of stress from work or family matters that could cause an individual to develop hypertension or stroke, also applies to those that are over-weight. Sticking to a balanced diet and abstaining from the consumption of exotic foods and drinks, one should be able to reduce or minimize the condition.

LUCK: The making of good fortune depends on individual ability to voice one's opinions rather than keeping silent, being silent is not helping an individual to achieve one's targets, ambitions, wishes or success. Hence it is very important to be heard and seen at the same time in order to be noticed. Otherwise one will be in others' shadow and the talent or skill will be unnoticed. Perhaps it is about time one defends his or her own corner and not continue to be pushed around further for either official, public or personal reasons. The final outcome, whether good, mediocre or bad consequences depends on the individual's ability to confront the issues tactfully, diplomatically or even aggressively. Some close friends should be able to lend some support or encouragement in times of need.

MONEY: The year's financial rewards could be more than the previous year but one has to earn it through meticulously effort and spending more time to ensure completion of a scheme, project or business transaction. Do not expect much help or assistance from certain persons, for one could be disappointed with his or her performance. Watch out for others that are merely interested in your financial gains or profits and not willing to make any contributions when you need or ask for their help. Even though one is in the position to help others financially, ensure that the recipient or recipients have earned it rather than receiving easily without knowing the effort involved.

ROMANCE: A good year for those wishing to tie the knot after several years of courtship. There will be strong support from both families and the couple will enjoy a wonderful honeymoon. For married couples, they could start a new chapter in life by finding different interests of their own, resulting in spending less time doing things together. Could be the beginning of a relationship starting to drift apart. Hence it is up to both parties to reconcile, or each party could be heading for a separate direction. For single or the unattached type, he or she is still "testing the water" and do not jump into any serious relationship instantly. This could be quite a wise move.