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About The Asian reporter. (Portland, Or.) 1991-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 20, 2014)
Lunar New Year January 20, 2014 THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 11 Year of the Horse forecasts To find out what sign and element apply to you, turn to page 16 and look up your date of birth. The Ox By Madame Mingmei Special to The Asian Reporter The Rat The Year of the Horse will be a challenging one for Rats, but if you take time to strengthen relationships with family and friends, they will help see you through the tough patches. The outlook is not all bleak, however. Wily rodents who pay close atten- tion to detail will find oppor- tunities throughout the year. n Metal Rat: Use your great charm and good taste to reach out and network with new people, as this can help you achieve your ambitions. Be wary of the amount of time spent socializing, and do not ignore your partner, or the relationship will start to unravel. n Water Rat: The Year of the Horse would be a great year for you to seek out your dream of additional education. Though others may criticize your vision, you should stay the course; your well thought-out plan will bring you closer to your goals. n Wood Rat: Check your ego at the door, Wood Rat, and listen to the people you trust. They have your best interest at heart and will help guide you toward your goals without overextending yourself. n Fire Rat: It’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your finances this year. Your optimism and enthusiasm with a project could cause you to overlook crucial details, which could lead to monetary woes. n Earth Rat: Loosen up those tight purse strings this year and spend a little of that extra disposable income on loved ones. They will feel appreciated and your rela- tionships will strengthen. Remember to guard your repu- tation carefully, as it is one of your greatest assets. w THE 18TH ANNUAL JAPANESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION There are exciting times ahead this year for Oxen, and confident Oxen who are open to change will find many great opportunities in their professional and personal life; on the other hand, placid bovines who do not react quickly will miss out. n Metal Ox: This looks like the year your hardworking nature could be rewarded. Remember to keep an open mind or you may miss the opportunity when it arises. n Water Ox: Keep active and maintain a healthy lifestyle in the Year of the Horse, and don’t forget to take a little “you” time. This will keep you from wearing yourself out in your zealous quest to achieve your goals. n Wood Ox: Throw off the yoke of hard work occa- sionally to socialize with friends. The year promises to be a great one to build relationships that will see you through good times and bad. n Fire Ox: Dial back that arrogance and try some diplo- macy. When the right people pay attention, things in your life will begin to blossom. n Earth Ox: Your financial picture is looking bright this year, Earth Ox. Your aversion to risky ventures and your patience will see you closer to achieving your dreams. The Tiger w After a tough Year of the Snake, Tigers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Horse comes galloping in. The year promises to be a good one for Tigers, so long as they work hard and don’t expect success to come to them without them even lifting a paw. n Metal Tiger: Your competitive nature and enthu- siastic self-confidence will be noticed by those in power, which can lead to more responsibility and opportunities. Just be sure to demonstrate that you can be flexible or you may run into a snag. n Water Tiger: Romance is in the air for the Water Tiger. Use your natural ability to relate to others as well as your sensitivity to strengthen an existing relationship or enter into a new one. n Wood Tiger: Money matters should show improve- ment this year due to your superior ability to evaluate a situation, which could lead to a better financial position. A wise Wood Tiger will set some of this largesse aside, for when times aren’t as bountiful. n Fire Tiger: There will be opportunities to expand your social circle this year, as people will be drawn to your optimism and vitality. These new friends may just be the connections you need to open doors to your goals. n Earth Tiger: Maintaining focus on important tasks and shutting out distractions will enable the Earth Tiger to draw ever nearer to their desires. Help in achieving a goal may come from an unexpected source, who will be won over by your dedication and sense of responsibility. w The Rabbit Opportunities are hopping all around the Rabbit in 2014, and the most difficult task may be to keep from being overwhelmed by them all. Share your good fortune with loved ones and the year will be even sweeter. Be sure to plan some downtime to keep stress levels low and energy up. n Metal Rabbit: Your strong self-confidence will be justified as people begin to take notice of your work and respond with new opportuni- ties. Keep an open mind about the advice of others, as it may bring you even closer to your most valued goals. n Water Rabbit: Be sure to spend plenty of quality time with family and keep loved ones in the loop on Continued on page 13 USHER IN THE YEAR OF THE HORSE WITH MOCHITSUKI SUNDAY • JANUARY 26 • 11 AM – 4 PM SU Enjoy taiko drumming, mochi-pounding, and delicious Japanese En and Hawaiian fare! Fun for the whole family! ADVANCED TICKETS: $4-$10 ADV Buy online with no service fees at www.boxofficetickets.com TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $5-$12 THE SCOTTISH RITE CENTER 1512 SW MORRISON STREET In downtown Portland. Accessible by MAX light rail, near the Jeld-Wen Field Stop Free for children under 3! For more information, visit www.mochipdx.org “Go-anywhere” fares are here Fare zones are now a thing of the past. With our one-fare system where all your trips cost the same, riding TriMet is simple and easy for everyone. Plan your trip at trimet.org. 2-Hour Ticket 1-Day Pass 18–64 $2.50 $5.00 Honored Citizen $1.00 $2.00 $1.65 $3.30 Adult 65+/Medicare/disability Celebrate the Year of the Horse! January 31, 2014 to February 18, 2015 Youth 7–17/High School/GED