This year of snake represents transformation, creativity and creating stability. It’s going to be a year of personal and career progression so make the most of the opportunities that come your way.
Rat
(2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936)
It’s a creative year for the Rat. You are inclined to dream up new ideas and are open to trying out new things this year. It’s a fast paced year and you will see success in your new endeavours. It is also time to put old conflicts to rest. There will be no end to your arguments until one of you backs down. Set your ego aside and end all animosity as you will need lots of support from people around you to see you through your journey.
You will need a solid plan to see your creative ideas bear fruit. Socialising will be kept to a minimum while you retreat to focus on making a winning formula for yourself. Hard work doesn’t deter you this year. The good news is you will experience a breakthrough in your plans. But you will have to work on your confidence in trying to convince others about the viability of your ideas or plans. It’s going to be an excellent year for career growth.
Ox
(2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937)
It’s an excellent year for your career but expect to be busier than ever too. You will be rewarded for your efforts so it will be well worth it. You are keen to explore new ways of appreciating life but are also apprehensive about splurging too much. The goal is finding the balance between treating yourself and thinking about others. After all, you deserve a bit pampering after all the hard work you have put in.
You are seeking change in the way you view life. You have not been one to look at life through rose-tinted glasses but you might try it for a change. You might choose to indulge in art appreciation, spending time in nature’s beauty or maybe pursue a romantic connection!
Your efforts to lead a balanced life results in abundance. Finances will be in a good place, your career will be thriving and growing and you will be emotionally happy.
Tiger
(2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938)
The spotlight is your relationships, the one with others and with yourself. You could be investing your time and energy in the wrong person. You find yourself struggling to move past your trust issues with your partner. The issue really lies with yourself. Your lack of self-respect and self-worth is being projected onto your relationships. Work on yourself and you will find happiness in your relationships.
Focusing on yourself and what your worth can also lend a positive outcome for your career progression. You will find yourself leaving behind a job where you weren’t appreciated and moving on to something where your efforts are recognised. The good news is, love will come around again by the end of the year once you develop deep respect for yourself and honour your own needs and wants.
Rabbit
(2011, 1999, 1997, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939)
You have reached the peak of your success and it’s time to retreat and recharge this year. The chasing has got to you and it’s time to step back to regain a fresh perspective. Your own emotional needs should be kept in check. Do not allow others to deplete you. You will need your energy and courage for your own challenges ahead.
It’s a year of transition for the Rabbit. You are ready to leave behind what doesn’t serve you anymore and embrace something new with a promise of a better life. Take life as it comes and keep your emotions even as the year ahead could be emotionally challenging at times. To embrace a new perspective, you will need to let go of certain relationships that have expected too much of you where you felt the exchange was unfair. Let go of past disappointments and discover what is healthy for you.
Dragon
(2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940)
You need to get your lustre back. Things have gone a bit off balance and you have been doing too much with not much reward in return. It’s time to go back to the drawing board and plan on getting things in balance. You have tried to achieve too much too soon hence you are facing the predicament you are in. So delegate and slow your pace down so you can pay attention to the details.
Being methodical and detailed are your superpowers. Don’t lose sight of them. Don’t hold onto things or people that are holding you back from achieving what you want. And don’t resist ending things. Remember for every end there will be a new beginning. It is a year of change and growth.
Snake
(2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941)
It’s time for contemplation this year. Change is on the horizon but you aren’t sure about the direction you are about to take just yet. Things will get clearer as the year unfolds. It might not be the best time for investments. The best place for your money might be the bank. Missed opportunities could see you ending losing rather than gaining.
Having money might not make you the happiest of people and not having it either. You will need to find your place in between where money is not a measure of your self-worth. Similarly, overextending and being overgenerous in your relationship is a reflection of your self-worth. It is time to set the balance right when it comes to your relationship this year. Big changes are coming up this year which will reveal a brand new perspective and the way you live your life.
Horse
(2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942)
Going with the flow and being honest with yourself are the themes for you this year. Circumstances will force you to go along with the flow when you try your hardest to resist. You will soon realise, what is not meant for you will never be yours. The best thing to do will be to surrender to the process and see where it takes you. This then brings up the question of trust. How much are you willing to trust yourself and the people around you to lead you to where you are meant to be?
You have spent your time being distracted by others so you can escape looking at yourself. This year is about shifting the focus on yourself. Apply the same advice you dispense to others for yourself. In other words, walk the talk. Be honest with yourself and it will trickle into the rest of your relationships. There is a sense of rebuilding yourself this year. You may need to shed the old you but it will definitely be for the good.
Sheep
(2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943)
You experience a breakthrough where you finally overcome your fears and anxiety with your quiet power and inner confidence. There is a lot to be happy about as you gather the nearest and dearest to celebrate this milestone. This newfound confidence leads you to question how you can improve yourself further? The goal is to hone your craft through refining your skills or adding to it.
Calming the inner battle may be an ongoing exercise this year. It’s easy to fall back on negative self-talk. So take active steps in planning how you can work on this in a more productive way. Retreating back and taking a well-deserved rest will be a good start. Avoid overdoing or overextending yourself is another one. Remember not everything is targeted at you, so refrain from taking things too personally. Might be a big task but take small steps towards it.
Monkey
(2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944)
You have achieved financial independence yet you are feeling trapped by money. The more you make the more you want it. The key is to find that balance in needing it and wanting it. Greed leads to losing it all.
Your impatience of wanting things now and quickly will be tested this year. You might be forced out of ‘dreaming’ and grounding yourself down to the reality of your circumstances. Slowing down is one way of realising the impracticality of rushing.
You realise that surrounding yourself with material things won’t make you happy this year. Instead, surrounding yourself with love will. You may choose to tone down your socialising and focus your energy on the important few. Quashing disharmony with people will also rank high on your to-do list too.
Rooster
(2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945)
It’s a year of discovering what is holding you back from feeling truly happy in life. You have realised material wealth is not the answer to this. The key to unlocking your happiness lies in your mind. It is also time to let go of past setbacks and self-blame. Show some compassion to yourself and acknowledge the inner strength that is within to overcome your mental blocks.
You are capable of much more if only you stopped doubting yourself. The biggest obstacle this year will be your mind. You have become rather narrow minded in your perception. It’s important to look beyond what is before you if you are to free yourself and reach greater heights.
Dog
(2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934)
It’s a fantastic feeling when you are in control of your finances. Circumstances have made you realise the importance of establishing a healthy relationship with money, like not spending it as soon as it is earned. Take time to acknowledge this achievement.
It’s quite enough to feel like the victim of your situation. It’s a never ending and it’s time to put a stop to this vicious cycle. Just like you have gained control of your financial situation, acknowledge your own self-worth and move past wallowing. People will try to bring you down every now and then. Take it as a test of your resilience and strength. It will become clear to you who will be the people you should be investing your time and energy in and who you should drop from your circle. Surround yourself with people who will lift you up, not bring you down.
Pig
(2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935)
Mental clarity and self-priority is key this year. Without any of this you would be floating along with no structure. Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses can put you ahead of the game. Expect to see career progression as you find yourself being in the right place and the right time. Rushing and raging restlessness to succeed could lead you to make the wrong decisions and lose the big picture. Keep your feet on the ground at all times.
Being hard on yourself has probably led to many sour relationships. It’s time to place family at the forefront and not throw away precious time with those that matter to you even If it means stopping what you are doing or losing out on opportunities. Without this support network you won’t be where you are now.