Discover your fortune in the Year of the (Azure) Wood Sheep.

RAT (1936; 1948; 1960; 1972; 1984; 1996) Although some of your plans and ambitions may have to be put on hold, you will find many opportunities for improvement in your status arise now. Feel free to explore areas you did not believe were open to you before. Have the courage to approach people in the field which interest you. Familiarize yourself with the new “terrain” that beckons to you. Consider enrolling in classes that will help you shift to a new career or business.

OX (1937; 1949; 1961; 1973; 1985; 1997)

You’re not one to let obstacles or barriers to your wishes stoop you from setting off on the path to their fulfilment. In fact, setbacks serve to challenge you further and act to spur you onward. Just be sure you do not cut corners or attempt to do everything at once, thus scattering your energy. Not a time to take financial risks. Love and romance are lucky. Just do not make too many demands on your partner. Relax. Take one day at a time.

TIGER (1938; 1950; 1962; 1974; 1986; 1998)

There may not be enough thrill and excitement to keep you from boredeom now. You prefer a more frenetic pace than what this year has to offer. Sameness and stability is fine for people around you, so you may be “out of step’ with what’s happening. Refuse to be tempted to force issues. The outcome may disappoint. Patience is a virtue you must cultivate now.

RABBIT (1939; 1951; 1963; 1975; 1987; 1999)

This is one of theyears you will fondly remember. You’ll meet scores of interesting people now, some of whom may become friends for life. Partnerships will be lucky. But do not let your guard down. Misplaced trust can bring heartache later. But it’s not because you’ve been misled. It may be due to your over optimism and over calculation of chances. View everything in the proper perspective. Take off your rose-colored glasses.

DRAGON (1940; 1952; 1964; 1976: 1988; 2000)

This may be an uncomfortable year for you. Used to going ahead and doing what must be done, you will feel stymied and stifled now by busybodies and curmudgeons who delight in pointing out your errors and shortcoming, while ignoring your achievements. Don’t let critics get you down. Be more tactful, sure, and if need be, ask for permission to do your stuff. But don’t allow anyone to damp down your creative fire.

SNAKE (1941; 1953; 1965; 1977; 1989; 2001)

Use the lucky aspects of this year well, for a time such as now comes but rarely. Put into action plans for expanding business or rising in your careere specially if it’s connected to the arts, beauty products, jewelry, personal adornments, fashion, interior design, and architecture. Your judgment and decisions regarding finances is sound. You will be able to raise capital easily. Established relationships bring happiness.

HORSE (1942; 1954; 1966; 1978; 1990; 2002)

Business and career prospects are bright now, but only if you curb your aggressive nature and the tendency to ride roughshod over other people’s sensibilities. It won’t hurt you to listen to the voice of experience of elders. You’ve much to learn from them, even if you believe you already know everything. Of course you’re a quick study in whatever you set out to learn. Plust you have the courage and daring, which serves you well now.

SHEEP (1943; 1955; 1967; 1979; 1991; 2003)

This is your year so needless to say you have lots of chances to expand your business, get promoted in your career, and embark on new projects, including reinventing yourself in every way you wish. It’s a time of new beginnings so use this period well. Since youll be radiating the magnetic energy of ths yeas lucky star, you’ll also be more attractive. New relationships can begin now. Or an established one enhanced.

MONKEY (1944; 1956; 1968; 1980; 1992; 2004)

Not a particularly peaceful time for you. There can be lots of conflict and confrontation with siblings and relatives, neighbors and people in your office. Best for you to keep a low profile now, socially and professionally.  Attracting undue attention now will not be good for your business plans. Money will be plentiful. A real estate deal brings a windfall. Share your largesse with others so luck goes around and returns to you.

ROOSTER (1945; 1957; 1969; 1981; 1993; 2005)

You prefer dramatic and flamboyant events, full of action and drama – so this period may be too mild and meditative for your taste. Still, there’s much for you to learn now, if you’ll just slow down a bit and stop to smell the flowers. People you ignored in the past may surprise you with their talent and wit if you just pay attention. Exactly what you need to do now: be attentive to little things. You’ll be well-rewarded emotionally and spiritually.

DOG (1946; 1958; 1970; 1982; 1994; 2006)

Hidden factors now can cause you sleepless nights insofar as your home and family are concerned. You may have to move or transfer home because of a job relocation or some legal hassle. You’ll do everything to stay where you are. It will be an uphill battle. Marshall all your financial and moral resources for the big fight.  Determination turns the tide. Your family’s emotional support gives you strength to stay the course – and win!

PIG (1947; 1959; 1971; 1983; 1995; 2007)

A banner time for love and romance, marriage and friendship. You could be invited to lead a prestigious organization. You get the public recognition you so richly deserve. Business may not go so well. But you won’t care. The psychological rewards you get now will be so bountiful and priceless, that you won’t miss material gains. Time enough for financial recovery later. You’ve always been lucky in money, anyway. (Story by Zenaida Seva)