Lunar New Year Page 14 n THE ASIAN REPORTER February 5, 2018 Year of the Dog forecasts Continued from page 12 w The Rabbit Breathe easy, Rabbit! The turmoil of the Rooster Year is behind you and stability is in the forecast as the Year of the Dog comes bounding in. Focus on achieving your biggest dream. It is within reach! n Metal Rabbit: The Year of the Dog will present an opportunity to spend time with family and old friends who may feel a bit neglected. Create memories by trying new things or exploring undiscovered places together. It is a year of possibility! n Water Rabbit: The money woes that have been an issue should disappear now that the Year of the Rooster is coming to an end. The Dog Year should herald a new era of financial stability as well as increased income. Though it’s tempting to go haring off on a spending spree, don’t forget to sock away some money in case times grow tough. n Wood Rabbit: All your patience and efforts are finally set to pay off this year, Wood Rabbit! Be sure to jump on opportunities as they arise. Investing in education or expanding your horizons may help propel you to a more desirable place. n Fire Rabbit: Practice moderation in all things this year, Fire Rabbit, whether it be exercise or socializing. Avoiding extremes may help you maintain a proper balance and promote better health. n Earth Rabbit: 2018 should prove a fertile ground for relationships to blossom, so keep your heart and mind open to the possibilities. Beware of others who may interfere due to jealousy or fear of being displaced. w The Dragon Say goodbye to the prosperous Year of the Rooster, Dragon. The Year of the Dog will be a tough one. You can help mitigate the year’s bite by being flexible and open to new ideas, and willing to step outside your comfort zone. n Metal Dragon: Listen to the thoughts and opinions of others in your inner circle. Though admitting you need help is difficult, fresh view- points may yield good solu- tions. Opening up could also strengthen relationships. n Water Dragon: Take time from your busy schedule to assess your life, Water Dragon, but be careful not to get hung up in past mistakes. Self-reflection may lead to a new and better path to pursue. n Wood Dragon: Your professional life might become rocky this year and tempers may heat up. Keep your head down and focus on your projects to weather the rough patch unscathed. n Fire Dragon: Curbing your competitive nature and focusing instead on the small pleasures in life may help you ride out the storms of 2018. Despite the rocky year, your loving circle of family and friends should help create many bright moments. n Earth Dragon: The year may prove a tough one for you financially, so it may be best to put off a large purchase. Avoid impulsive decisions and take a look at all the evidence before committing to a new course of action. Careful planning is key to the Dog Year! w The Snake In the Year of the Dog, opportunity will come knocking for you, Snake. Be sure to act promptly, lest it slither away. Others may offer negative opinions, but before listening, make certain they are coming from a place of concern and not jealousy. n Metal Snake: Follow through on your brilliant ideas and avoid moving on to new things once the work has begun. 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Take stock of those who might not have your best interest at heart and consider distancing yourself from them. n Wood Snake: Research all options before investing or making large purchases, Wood Snake. Doing your homework before handing over your hard-earned money will save you much heartache. Seeking the opinion of experts might make the process easier. n Fire Snake: Relationships should see improvements in 2018. Coupled Fire Snakes will enjoy a harmonious year and those who are single are apt to find themselves a mate. Embark on new adventures and experiences and just enjoy one another’s company. n Earth Snake: Your creative juices are flowing this year, Earth Snake! Use them to come up with some innovative solutions and ideas and you may be noticed and rewarded. w The Horse In the coming Dog Year, it is important to focus on your family herd, Horse. Spend quality time with loved ones and keep a close eye on the more vulnerable members. Relationships will deepen and strengthen, helping you to weather any upcoming storms. n Metal Horse: Relation- ships should prove quite stable this year, Metal Horse, provided you can rein in your impatience. Allow others to work through their issues at their own pace and offer advice only when asked. n Water Horse: Consider volunteering as a wonderful way to harness your passions. Efforts to help others will increase your self- worth and may even lead to fabulous new relationships. n Wood Horse: The Year of the Dog will be full of opportunities to expand your social circle, as people are drawn to your friendly and cheerful nature. In addition to enriching your group of friends, they may also be able to open doors to achieve goals you’ve set. n Fire Horse: Your sound instincts may lead you to many interesting opportunities this year. While you should gallop after them, don’t forget to tend to your personal life, too, and keep your inner circle in the loop. n Earth Horse: Spending time in nature may help to recover your energy during the Dog Year, which is likely to have a frenetic pace. This should enable you to recharge your batteries, making all your efforts more successful. w The Sheep The success of the upcoming year is entirely in your hooves, Sheep. Work hard and maintain focus on your goals to achieve success. Impulsive actions and laziness could lead to poor outcomes. n Metal Sheep: In a year of ups and downs, why not explore new ways to get in some “you” time? Try a new hobby or take that class you’ve been interested in. You’ll earn a well-deserved break and may even meet some interesting people. n Water Sheep: Learn to set firm boundaries with others. Though it is admirable to offer help, be sure it is not at the expense of your own happiness and goals. n Wood Sheep: Try to maintain focus on your primary goals. The year may be full of distractions that will pull your attention away, but if you are able to keep your momentum going, you may begin to see the fruit of your efforts. n Fire Sheep: Your professional life may feel like a zero-sum gain this year but take heart, Fire Sheep! Though it might feel like you are going nowhere, your dogged efforts should translate into valuable experience that will help in the future. n Earth Sheep: You may find yourself arguing more with loved ones in 2018. Instead of just bleating at each other, work on improving communication and actively Continued on page 16