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What awaits
you in the Year of the Goat
By Eleanor
Phillips
The
Chinese years
Rat
1900 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Ox 1901 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997
Tiger 1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Rabbit 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Dragon 1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Snake 1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Goat 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992
Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993
Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994
Pig 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995
The Chinese
year is based on the lunar year and does not start until late January
or early February. If your birthday falls in either of these months,
you should check a Chinese calendar to see if your sign is correct.
For example, if you were born on January 27, 1981, you were born
under the sign of the monkey, which did not end until February 4,
1981.
The Rat
Rats are delightful creatures, clever and charming, never afraid
of hard work and not one to miss an opportunity. Last year may have
been a bit difficult for you, although you no doubt made the most
of every chance you got to further your skills. Leave any disappointments
behind you and look forward with enthusiasm to the Year of the Goat.
Both your career and your personal life will make significant advances.
There will be so much going on around you that you must take care
not to over-stretch yourself - even a Rat needs to relax sometimes.
Look after your health and keep a sensible eye on your money. Rats
are generally thrifty, but when times are good, they can be extravagant.
Whatever you achieve this year will stand you in good stead for
many years to come.
Famous Rats:
William Shakespeare, Gareth Gates, Geri Halliwell, Prince Charles
The Ox
Dependable and often a deep thinker, the Ox makes a good leader
and will not easily be dissuaded once he has set his mind on something.
The Year of the Goat offers you some interesting possibilities.
Change does not always come happily to you, but this year you should
be open to new challenges, particularly at work. You may have to
fight for that promotion, or be willing to move house to get that
job, but it will be worth it. And although work may seem all-consuming
at times, be sure to give yourself some space - either with physical
exercise or an artistic pursuit. You tend to stick with the friends
you know well, but this year there will be an opportunity to widen
your social circle. The Year of the Goat may make you feel unsettled
at times, but you are strong enough to forge ahead and consolidate
whatever gains come your way.
Famous Oxen:
Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Hopkins, Napoleon, Gwyneth Paltrow
The Dragon
Success comes easily to Dragons. Outgoing and assertive, they
are intelligent and confident in their own abilities. What befalls
you during 2003 is really down to you. There will be plenty of opportunities,
but will you be flexible enough to see them? Projects may be offered
to you which may at first seem not worth your while, but don't be
too quick to say no, particularly if you have a chance to further
a skill or undertake some extra training. There may be some large
expenses over the year, which is fine provided you have budgeted
for them, but don't expect the money to just turn up out of the
blue. Dragons are lucky, but even you have to keep an eye on finances
this year. Keep a healthy balance between work and play. 2003 is
well aspected for family and social life and if you are looking
for a partner, this could be the year you find them.
Famous Dragons:
Al Pacino, Queen Margarethe II of Denmark, David Hasselhoff, Sandra
Bullock
The Rabbit
Rabbits are witty and love nothing better than a good conversation.
You prefer harmony, beauty and home comforts to discord and ugliness.
Rabbits rejoice - the Year of the Goat will be a happy time for
you, offering you the stability you love and letting you feel secure
enough to make changes where necessary. In fact, any changes you
make this year will bring great benefits - fortune favours the brave!
Try some lateral thinking and you may be surprised by the possibilities;
maybe an interest or skill could provide you with a useful income.
The Year of the Goat will be full of surprises and opportunity,
but make sure you exercise your usual caution when it comes to financial
matters. This is a good year also for those seeking partners.
Famous Rabbits:
J. R. R. Tolkien, Tiger Woods, Whitney Houston, Kate Winslet
The Tiger
Confident and brave, the Tiger is also a good leader although
he is more likely to take risks than an Ox. You like change, but
will often start something and not complete it if you see something
which looks more exciting. The Year of the Goat may seem a bit tame
for the Tiger, and you may feel frustrated at times. But even though
it may seem a quiet time, it is perfect for consolidating past leaps
and for preparing for future opportunities. Learn new things and
reflect on where you would like to go next. The Year of The Goat
is a time for you to take pleasure in small things - finishing off
a project, enjoy time with family and friends and pursue that hobby
you have always wanted to try. Travel prospects are good and will
bring happiness and fulfilment.
Famous Tigers:
Richard Branson, Queen Elizabeth II, Robbie Williams, Victoria Beckham
The Dog
Honourable and a good judge of character, Dogs are friendly
and always first to offer help when it is needed. You are not easily
dissuaded once you have made your mind up to do something, and do
well in careers where you feel you are of service! You may find
yourself moving home, or making changes to your current house but
the effort will pay off eventually. You may be tempted to neglect
your social life because you are so busy, but don't cut yourself
off completely. You may have some heavy expenditure during the year,
but careful planning will keep you within your budget. The Year
of the Goat may seem hard work with little free time, but you can
be sure that there are better times ahead, and all you need to do
now is what you do well - keep your head down and work hard.
Famous Dogs:
Prince William, Sylvester Stallone, Susan Sarandon, Mother Teresa
The Goat
Goats don't like strict routine or discord, but are imaginative
and easy-going, enjoying teamwork and perfectly capable of shows
of dazzling brilliance when required. The Year of the Goat will
help you in all areas of your life, but you need to organise yourself
to make the most of all the opportunities around you. Family and
social life are important to you, and this should be a happy year
for social get-togethers. Quite a few unattached Goats may marry
this year and those already married will find that they are much
appreciated by their partners. Career advancement is quite likely
- take advice if you are not sure how to proceed - and your income
will improve as a result. Those of you not wishing to make major
changes at home or work will nevertheless find that there are opportunities
for improvement, particularly in areas involving creativity.
Famous Goats:
Mel Gibson, Charles Dickens, Julia Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg
The Monkey
Monkeys are quick to learn and have a good memory. Friendly
and talkative, they are good problem solvers and good organisers,
even if others cannot always immediately see what they are doing.
The Year of the Goat will prove an excellent time for you, provided
you build on existing strengths and skills rather than launch out
into the unknown. 2003 will be a good year financially, but hang
on to some of the money which comes your way. Monkeys are not the
best managers of money in the universe, and you may be tempted to
fund your social life beyond your resources. There may be opportunities
to meet new friends, but try not to run headlong into a relationship
but let it blossom slowly. With a little self-discipline and planning,
2003 will be a good year for Monkeys and set down a basis for considerable
progress in years to come.
Famous Monkeys:
Jennifer Aniston, Kylie Minogue, Michael Schumacher, Timothy Dalton
The Snake
The Snake enjoys a challenge. Intelligent and deep thinkers,
Snakes rarely make mistakes (except if they gamble - they are the
worst gamblers in the universe). You may appear reserved or evasive,
but this is because Snakes are careful about who they trust and
rarely indulge in idle gossip. This will be a busy year socially,
with lots of opportunities for you to make the most of your organisational
abilities. 2003 will offer romantic opportunities for unattached
Snakes, so be prepared to let down that reserve and let your good
qualities shine through. Career prospects are good, and anything
that involves creativity or imagination. Pace yourself and build
on present strengths rather than take risks. Keep a rein on your
finances or money will slip through your fingers like sand this
year.
Famous Snakes:
Brad Pitt, Mahatma Gandhi, Oprah Winfrey, Pablo Picasso
The Horse
Horses are never short of friends. You enjoy being with other
people and have a wide variety of interests. Freedom is important
to those born under the sign of the Horse, and you can become restless,
especially if fenced in by rules and regulations. The year will
be a good one for you, especially if you take stock early in the
year and decide where you want to be in twelve months' time. Whether
it is moving house or changing job, time spent deciding exactly
what you want will be well rewarded. Career prospects are good,
and even though you may need persistence to get what you want, the
opportunity is there for you. Love and marriage could be on the
agenda for unattached Horses, and a holiday could be particularly
rewarding.
Famous Horses:
John Travolta, Will Young, Barbra Streisand, Bob Geldof
The Rooster
Roosters are often colourful personalities, great organisers
and intelligent, using their many resources to help those less fortunate.
They can be ambitious too, and hate inefficiency in themselves or
others. 2002 may have presented the Rooster with some difficulties,
but now is a time to draw a line in the sand and move on. The Year
of the Goat will offer you the possibility of advancement at work
and the chance to get out of the rut you may feel you have been
stuck in. Your planning and leadership skills will be appreciated
this year, but make sure you don't throw money into hastily conceived
projects. Spendthrift Roosters take note! Take advantage of any
chance to improve your education and you will be well rewarded in
the future. This could be a busy year for you, so make some time
for rest and relaxation. A good year for making new friends - and
maybe meeting someone very special
Famous Roosters:
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Britney Spears, Steve Martin, Michael Caine
The Pig
Honest and understanding, the Pig is good company and a hard
worker. And although you work hard, you know how to enjoy yourself
as well. The Year of the Goat looks good for you with a particularly
enjoyable social life - forget past disappointments and look forward
to new friendships and even romance. Advancement at work will bring
extra income, but Pigs are exceedingly good at spending money -
do try to keep your expenditure below your income. Because you are
so good at organising activities, those around you sometimes forget
that you might need some help. Don't be shy about asking for help,
it will be willingly given and everyone will have a good time. Opportunities
for advancement or a change of career may not be plentiful, but
they are there, so be ready to take action when necessary.
Famous Pigs:
Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hillary Clinton, Natassja
Kinski
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