Chinese New Year: Pig years have plenty of energy
As we welcome the Chinese Year of the Pig – bringing an energetic year rich with possibility – the message for all is to make the most of opportunities. CHECK OUT YOUR HOROSCOPE
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THE Chinese New Year celebrations will be livelier than ever this year. Pig years have great energy, with lots set to happen. It will be a year for doing, for striking deals and with plenty of initiatives. For the individual, Pig years are rich in possibility although there could be temptation to overindulge – self-discipline and focus could be useful. Each Chinese year begins in late January or early February, so if you were born around this time check the actual year dates to find your sign.
PIG
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Outgoing, kindly and trusting, Pigs enjoy good relations with many and with their home and social life especially important. They also like their pleasures and the finer things in life. Pigs are hardworking and use their skills and opportunities well.
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A special and exciting year awaits. Aware that this is their own year, many Pigs will feel determined to make more of themselves and their situation, with their efforts bringing important results. However rather than spread attention too widely, Pigs would do well to give thought to current objectives. With aims and focus more will happen.
In work, many will be well placed for promotion and/or securing a role offering greater scope. Pig years can re-energise careers, although chances need to be acted upon quickly.
Personal interests can also bring pleasure with Pigs delighting in ways to use and extend their capabilities. With much happening, outgoings can be considerable and spending needs watching.
Personal life can be busy, with special times (including possible celebrations) shared with loved ones. Pigs will also welcome the increased social opportunities of the year and for the unattached, romantic prospects are excellent and significant. A year of good chances and with many making excellent progress as well as enjoying much that the year offers.
Tip for the year: Act with purpose. Make plans and follow through. Enjoy time with others – that can be special, so make the most of it.
RAT
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
With charm, style and a friendly manner, Rats get on well with most. They are great at spotting opportunities and have good skills and judgment. Rats like company and value family and social life.
A busy and constructive year ahead although, for best results, Rats should be careful not to overcommit or spread energies too widely. In work, Rats should use skills and ideas well and be proactive. Solid effort will be recognised with the chance for many to progress. If seeking a position, different openings could arise giving Rats the opportunity to develop in new ways. What is accomplished now can have future significance.
Finances need careful management, especially with chances to travel. At home, a pleasing year with plans and projects proceeding well.
Social life could also see an increase in activity with new friendships and, for the unattached, romance potentially significant.
Overall a positive year, but Rats need to manage time, prioritise well and give attention to self.
Tip for the year: Make the most of strengths and chances to develop. Good works can leave a significant legacy. Enjoy time with others and aim for lifestyle balance.
OX
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Determined, reliable and hardworking, Oxen put much energy into what they do. They are thorough and well-organised and do not like to leave things to chance. Oxen are admired for dependable, no-nonsense ways.
A rewarding year with good chances arising. The Pig year contains an element of luck and once actions are taken, developments could quickly follow. Often though, Oxen should draw on support from others rather than be too independent.
Domestically, special times are indicated with ambitious plans advanced and occasions to celebrate.
This is a good year to develop and enjoy personal interests and, for any who have let lifestyle get out of balance, more “me time” and attention to self will benefit.
In work important headway can be made with chances for many to make more of skills. For those seeking change, persistence pays, with many securing a role offering scope to develop. With a busy domestic and social life and some costly purchases, finances need careful management.
Tip for the year: Build on capabilities. Good done can help present circumstances as well as prepare for future possibilities.
TIGER
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Active, enthusiastic and interested in much, Tigers set about their activities with considerable energy. Full of ideas, they are creative, inventive, and prepared to take chances to get what they want. Tigers have widespread interests and enjoy socialising.
Interesting times await although Tigers will need to stay focused and disciplined. Particularly in work, this is a year to make experience count and concentrate on objectives. Reputation and prospects can be enhanced. For those seeking change, important doors can open but these do need to be worked for. This is no year to be lax.
Tigers need to watch spending and be vigilant in dealings. On a personal level, Pig years can be lively with Tigers enjoying opportunities to go out and expand their social circle. Overall, Tigers can make good headway, but it will require effort.
Tip for the year: Be vigilant and thorough. Results and successes will need to be worked for and when they come, be well-deserved. Value relations with others, sharing much and building support.
RABBIT
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Rabbits have a quiet, easygoing manner. They enjoy company and conversation as well as appreciating the finer things in life. Rabbits are observant, careful and good judges. Their views and advice are often highly valued.
Rabbits can look forward to a fine year ahead with a lot going in their favour. When opportunities arise and ideas occur, they should act.
In work new openings can arise and, although these may come with a steep learning curve, many will have a chance to prove themselves and make progress. Pig years also favour creativity and whether professionally or with personal interests, Rabbits should use and promote their talents well. This is a year to be bold.
Progress can help financially but, with an often busy lifestyle and travel possibilities, this can be an expensive year with good budgeting essential. The Pig year can also see many social opportunities and, for the unattached, excellent romantic prospects.
In home life there could be personal and family successes and practical activity, especially home projects.
Tip for the year: Follow up ideas and chances and use creative talents well. By being active and involved, much can happen and be achieved.
DRAGON
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Born under the sign of luck, Dragons have great determination. They are resourceful, active and use their personality and strengths well. Dragons also have style, are sociable, enjoy many interests and have a mind of their own.
Dragons are enterprising by nature and their talents and drive will ensure a full and potentially rewarding year. There will be much to do though. Dragons need to watch their independent tendencies. By drawing on support and seeking advice, more can be accomplished.
Pig years offer scope and encourage many to further their skills. Study and obtaining new qualifications may further these prospects.
Financially many could enjoy an upturn. Work, personal interests and mutual acquaintances can all help Dragons extend their social circle. Home life will also be active and shared activities enjoyed although practical undertakings could be time consuming. Overall an encouraging year when determination and skills can reward as well as lead to favourable opportunities.
Tip for the year: Make the most of support networks to build social connections. This way more will become possible. Add to present skills to help future prospects.
SNAKE
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Snakes are quietly ambitious. They know what they want and are prepared to work hard and wait. Snakes can be quiet and reserved but enjoy wide interests and are loyal to those close to them.
A busy and demanding year. Snakes will need to keep their wits about them and avoid rush or risk. This is a year requiring focus and concentrated effort. In work, additional tasks and pressures could frustrate but give a chance for many to prove themselves and gain valuable experience. For those seeking change, results will need to be worked for and here patience, persistence and self-belief can ultimately deliver.
Snakes also need to be careful in financial matters and check anything that may concern them. They should also allow time for interests, with creative pursuits favoured. Some activities could also have a good social element with chances to make friends.
Domestically there will often be lots to do. Pig years will challenge Snakes but what is accomplished can be a valuable platform to build on.
Tip for the year: Proceed steadily and draw on support. Despite pressures, keep life in balance, so preserve enough time for loved ones and developing personal interests.
HORSE
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Strong-willed and hardworking, Horses have considerable style. They enjoy activity and have an adventurous, outgoing nature. They like company and conversation and present themselves well but, being independent-minded, set about much in their own way.
Horses can get much value from plans and actions carried out. In particular, Horses would do well to give thought to current lifestyle and look to make improvements. Instead of driving themselves, time set aside for interests, travel and sharing with others can lead to special moments.
The Pig year also has good social opportunities, but any new romance should be allowed to build steadily. In home life, Horses will be in demand assisting loved ones and attending to much, including practical matters.
In work, Horses may feel they are putting in major effort for little return but there will be chances to show strengths and enhance prospects. Finances can improve with Horses being fortunate in key purchases.
Tip for the year: Be aware, focus on tasks and adapt as necessary. Give time to self and recreation. There needs to be a sensible balance this year, not all work and no play.
GOAT
1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Observant, caring and sociable, Goats have a good understanding of human nature. They also attach much importance to home life. Born under the sign of art, Goats are creative and enjoy the finer things in life.
Once Goats make their plans and get active, they may often find that circumstances are in their favour. For those disappointed with progress of late, or are nurturing particular hopes, now is the time to redouble efforts. With a strong sense of purpose and good support, a great deal can now be achieved.
In work many will have the opportunity to build on their position and take on greater responsibilities. Progress can help financially although Goats should watch spending. Goats will also enjoy the social opportunities of the year and for the unattached, excellent romantic possibilities.
In home life, there will be proud moments as personal and family successes are enjoyed. An encouraging year with Goats doing well.
Tip for the year: Take the initiative and act on plans and hopes. Much good can happen. Enjoy relations with others, for these too can help make the Pig year special.
MONKEY
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Resourceful and good at spotting opportunities, Monkeys like to keep active and have wide interests. They cherish good memories, enjoy company, conversation and an often busy home and social life.
A reasonable year although Monkeys will need to be alert and careful. To take risks or be less than thorough could undermine their position.
In work, pressures could increase as more is asked and expected. However, while this can be an exacting time, by rising to challenges and focusing on tasks, many will add to experience and enhance reputation.
Monkeys also need to be disciplined in money matters and wary of risk. The Pig year can see an increase in social activity with interests having an interactive element. For the unattached, romantic prospects are good.
Home life will be busy with Monkeys helping, advising and attending to loved ones. Here good communication will help as will planning. Overall, a busy year and while situations may test, Monkeys can accomplish much and prepare the way for later successes.
Tip for the year: Be thorough. With commitment and focus much can be gained and useful skills acquired. Enjoy social opportunities and building connections.
ROOSTER
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
Roosters have considerable style and dignity. They enjoy company and conversation and are interested and widely informed. Roosters also like to be well-organised.
An active year, with Roosters blessed with luck. By taking the initiative and acting on plans, Roosters can make good progress and enjoy the chances that open.
In work, this is a year favouring advancement, with Roosters often benefiting from fortuitous developments. Roosters should also look to develop skills, professionally and personally. Again efforts can reward. Progress can help financially although Roosters should plan and budget for large outlays.
Social life can see an increase in activity, with Roosters in demand and widening their social circle. Pig years can be lively, with romantic prospects good. Home life can see celebrations and positive changes as projects and improvements are carried through. A great deal is possible this year and Roosters can achieve much and look forward to some fine and well-deserved rewards.
Tip for the year: With a lot happening, keep lifestyle in balance and allow time for self and to enjoy wins. Be flexible as new chances arise.
DOG
1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Loyal and caring, Dogs are very protective of loved ones. They are also straightforward in manner and prepared to stand up for their beliefs. Dogs have a tendency to worry but are dependable and much respected.
A successful year ahead although to make the most of it, Dogs need to join with others. With support, getting to know others and pooling ideas and resources, more can be achieved. Personal relations are especially well aspected, with home life busy and practical plans, shared interests and travel favoured. A family success could also please. Romantically this too can be a significant year.
In work Dogs will have chances to make more of skills and with opportunities to advance. A year for moving ahead with Dogs helping longer-term prospects.
Finances could also see improvement. Dogs can do well and enjoy much that happens this year. By acting on chances and using ideas and skills well, progress can be made.
Tip for the year: Take purposeful action. This year has good possibilities with effort and skills rewarded.
Neil Somerville is the author of Your Chinese Horoscope for Each and Every Year, published by Thorsons ©2018 Neil Somerville. Distributed by Auspac Media. All rights reserved
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