Lunar New Year
Page 14 n THE ASIAN REPORTER
January 16, 2017
Year of the Rooster forecasts
To find out what sign and element apply to you,
turn to page 20 and look up your date of birth.
By Madame Mingmei
Special to The Asian Reporter
The Rat
It’s go-go-go for The Rat in the Rooster’s Year! Be sure to
take a break on occasion or you will find yourself burned
out before the Year of the Dog comes bounding in. If you
can maintain a good balance, the year will prove
prosperous.
n Metal Rat: You have
bold ambitions, Metal Rat,
and a good start to achieving
them is to increase your net-
working efforts. Keep an open
mind to the ideas others
express, they may be out of
your comfort zone, but excel-
lent nonetheless.
n Water Rat: Check in with loved ones periodically and
be sure to carve out some quality time with them. This will
not only help maintain important relationships, but it will
also restore you in this action-packed year.
n Wood Rat: Avoid taking on too many projects this
year, Wood Rat, or nothing will be accomplished.
Remember it is okay to say no sometimes, and focusing
your efforts on priorities will help get the job done.
n Fire Rat: You will face many important decisions
this year and impulsivity is your enemy. Taking time to
carefully consider consequences will help lead you to the
correct choices and improved outcomes.
n Earth Rat: The Year of the Rooster will make you
crow with delight, as it is shaping up to be a bountiful one.
You can start by helping those who are less fortunate.
Whether this is done through mentoring or donating your
time or money to a worthy cause, it will increase your
wellbeing and might even bring some interesting people
into your life.
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The Ox
Congratulations, Ox! All your hard work, patience, and
persistence will finally reap rewards in this Rooster Year.
Maintain your present actions and enjoy what is
promising to be a harmonious and happy year.
n Metal Ox: In this boun-
tiful year it would be prudent
to increase your nest egg.
Rainy days will come and it is
best to prepare while the sun
is still shining.
n Water Ox: All work and
no play leads to burnout, so be
sure to take off the harness on
occasion and relax. A vacation may be just what you need
for rejuvenation, whether you adventure off to faraway
lands or merely chill out at home.
n Wood Ox: Take your time building new relation-
ships, Wood Ox. Rein in your impatience and you can form
a strong foundation to build on. If you stampede in
without regard, someone’s heart will get trampled.
n Fire Ox: Your pride could be your downfall this year,
if you cannot keep it in check. Listen closely to loved ones
and let them help inform your decisions. They have a
clearer head than you and also have your best interest at
heart.
n Earth Ox: You should have no beef with your for-
tunes in this Rooster Year, but why not enrich yourself
further by exploring your artistic side? Unleashing your
creativity may bring you bliss and also have the additional
benefit of expanding your social circle.
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The Tiger
The new year will be one of balance for Tigers. Your luck
will be mixed, as will your success. Cultivating relation-
ships, both personal and professional, will do much to
improve your fortunes.
n Metal Tiger: Curb your spending impulses and
really think about whether purchases are truly necessary
or just frivolous. Build up your savings first to prepare for
lean times, then feel free to have a little fun.
n Water Tiger: Your calm
nature and sensitivity will
stand you in good stead when
difficulties arise. Take care to
listen to all interested parties
and soon you will find the root
of the problem and come up
with a fair solution.
n Wood Tiger: Keep good
records of your work, Wood Tiger, lest you be blamed for
the mistake of another. Staying on good terms with those
around you will help life run more smoothly and bring you
closer to realizing your ambitions.
n Fire Tiger: Use your abundant charisma to cultivate
friendships and expand your social circle. Forming
relationships with people outside of your comfort zone
may lead you in exciting directions.
n Earth Tiger: Make this the year you define your
biggest goals, Earth Tiger, then get ready to pounce. If you
bring your laser-like focus to bear and ignore minor
irritations, you will make great strides.
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The Rabbit
The year 2017 is looking to be a tough one for Rabbits.
However, Rooster Year’s challenges can be mitigated and
even overcome by remaining calm, working hard, and
relying on loved ones. Though the year promises to be
rocky, there will be many opportunities to learn and
grow.
n Metal Rabbit: While striving to make the best of a
troublesome year by dedicating yourself 100 percent,
don’t forget to take time for self-care. A break now and
then engaging in your favorite activity will keep both your
spirit and your energy up.
n Water Rabbit: Curbing your spending and working
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