GRASSROOTS 07

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Chinese
Zodiac Forecast
by Master Kevin Foong
Although we celebrate Chinese New Year
on 31 January and 1 February this year,
Chinese astrology actually dates the start
of the new year, or Li Chun , on 4
February. So, what does the coming Wood
Horse year have in store for you? Read on
to discover your fortune in the year ahead.
Rat
Rat years: 1900, 1912, 1924,
1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984,
1996, 2008
Those born in the year of Rat can expect
clashes in 2014 Horse year. Horses and Rats
do not get along well and there are signs of
quarrels and dispute. There will be confict,
mental stress and disputes for Rat people in
2014.
You can judge your luck in 2014 based
on you fared in 2013, as both years share
similar elements for Rat people. If you
did well in 2013, you have little to worry
about in 2014. Those who had bad luck in
2013 need to be extra careful of upcoming
challenges in 2014.
The energy is against the Rat people in
2014, thus you will feel resistance in a lot of
the things you do.
Career: You will face challenges in your
career, as the natures of Rat and Horse
confict. Arguments with your boss and
colleagues could happen, you need to
exercise control over your opinion and
actions to lessen the confict. Travelling
for your career is benefcial in 2014 as
it represent a challenge you can easily
conquer, and could open up new
opportunities. There are strong signs of
travel required for Rat people. Staying low
and avoiding direct confict is the best way
to move forward in 2014.
Wealth: There are fnancial opportunities
for Rat people in 2014. Moneymaking
opportunities will come your way. Do
note that while the wealth can increase,
it requires hard work from the Rat person.
Thus, you could make money but feel
mentally drained in the process. Those
born in the year of the Monkey and Dragon
can be helpful, assisting you in investment
decisions.
Health: The mental stress is high for the Rat
people in 2014. It is recommended that you
attention to your stomach, intestinal and
digestion issues.
Relationships: For the single Ox person,
there is good chance of meeting new
partner in 2014. However, it could end up a
short-term relationship as your new partner
may not be committed to the relationship.
Married Ox people are advised to spend
more time with their spouses and give
them the attention they need, as there can
be cracks due to suspicion, lack of efort
and distrust. You need to embrace love and
a good level of understanding to keep your
relationship healthy.
Tiger
Tiger years: 1902, 1914, 1926,
1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986,
1998
2014 will be a better year for those born
in the year of the Tiger, as the energy is
assisting you to grow in many aspects. You
can expect most things to go smoothly, but
do not be blinded by your success as it can
prompt others who are jealous to scheme
against you.
Career: The Tiger person will get more
recognition and support from superiors in
2014. If there is a chance for you to assume
leadership, do grab the opportunity as it
could be your year to shine! Colleagues will
work hand in hand with and ofer support.
Look out for a promotion in 2014, which
ofers additional income. With higher
rank in your career, the Tiger person can
look forward to a busy year with greater
responsibility.
Wealth: The wealth star is strong this
year for your career. Generally, this means
enjoying good career progression and
steady income growth as opposed to
gambling and risky investment. If you need
to invest, proceed with caution.
Health: The Tiger person should expect
a busy year due to personal and income
growth with more opportunities, as well as
travelling aboard for work. Do not neglect
your health due to this busy routine. Do not
be overly stressed and take care of injuries
related to bones and the digestive system.
schedule enough rest for yourself. As the
Horse year will generally be taking up most
of your time managing both wealth and
relationships, neglecting your health can
have an adverse efects. If you already have
issues with your kidney, bladder and blood
circulation in 2013, you need to pay close
attention to these, which could be badly
afected in 2014.
Relationships: Expect confict and issues in
relationships in 2014, as Horse and Rat are
conficting signs. You need to spend time
and attention on your marriage if you are
married, and it would be good to consider
a vacation to bring back the romance. While
bickering can happen, try to reduce every
confict at very opportunity. For single Rat
people, there is the chance of meeting
someone and getting attached, especially
so for the male Rat. The travelling star is
present in 2014, which may require you
to travel far to meet someone you like. As
long you are willing to go the extra mile,
you could fnd yourself attached to a new
partner.
Ox
Ox years: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937,
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997,
2009
Those born in the year of Cow can expect
a generally moderate year. Ox people can
receive help and support from their families
and elders and expect a good harvest in
2014.
Career: Your superior will aid you in your
career in 2014. Focusing on your career can
bring unexpected promotion and benefts.
Generally, Ox people will have better luck
than last year. If you did well in your career
in 2013, the good luck continues with
better career opportunities.
Wealth: Apart from focusing eforts on
their careers, Ox people should refrain
from risky short-term investments in 2014,
as the wealth star is not strong. Long-term
investments might be a better choice, but
be very prudent in your selection process.
Do not be too greedy if you gain some
wealth in 2014.
Health: Ox people need to be cautious
when travelling in 2014 as accidents can
happen. Be extra careful if you are spending
long hours on the road. Do get enough rest
while you are chasing the dollar. Pay close
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Relationships: It is a good year in 2014
for single Tiger person to seek a partner as
the stars are shining well on relationships.
Spend more time and efort with your
current partner if you are already married.
Keep a look out for a rival that could
possibly show up this year.
Rabbit
Rabbit years: 1903, 1915, 1927,
1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987,
1999
For those born in the year of Rabbit, it is
relatively a good year for you as your luck
in relationships, wealth and career take a
change for the better. Relationships with
friends and families are strong and you
receive aid from them.
Career: Rabbit people can expect more
revenue from their careers in 2014. You are
expected to perform better at work. With
the aid of your superior and colleagues,
there should not be any major issues that
afect you at work. Work hard in 2014 and
you can expect to reap the rewards!
Wealth: Your wealth luck is good in 2014.
Rabbit people need to use their wisdom
and wit to seek more revenue in areas other
that their careers. Do not be lazy and make
use of the good luck in 2014 to plan your
business and additional forms of income.
Do be careful when it comes to risky
partnerships, as there are signs of possible
wealth loss due to partnerships.
Health: Rabbit people are highly
intellectual and make good use of their
thinking power. Although there are plenty
of opportunities in 2014, do not go all
out to seek wealth at the expense of your
health. Your mind needs a good rest to walk
the longer journey. You may have a busy
travelling schedule, so stay alert while on
the road. Some Rabbit people may need to
watch out for urinary, bladder and potential
heart issues.
Relationships: Compared to 2013, your
relationships improve tremendously in
2014! There will be abundant opportunities
for single Rabbit people to seek a partner
and get attached. Take the time to go out
and socialise. Married Rabbit couples
should use this year to bring back the
romance and love to their relationships.
Dragon
Dragon years: 1904, 1916, 1928,
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988,
2000, 2012
For those born in the year of Dragon, luck
is not on your side for 2014 and it will be
a challenging year. People who can aid you
are not around and you are expected to
resolve problems by yourself.
Career: Dragon people need to choose
their friends and allies wisely, and plan
their next moves with care. Generally, it
is a good idea to refrain from showing
aggressive ambition in your career. Due to
uncertainty in 2014, it is best to stay in your
job rather than look for a new job. Maintain
your courage and confdence -- you can still
prosper in the year.
Wealth: Dragon people can look forward to
meeting wealthy and noble people in 2014,
which could open up new opportunities
for them. Money luck is unstable so avoid
taking unnecessary risks in your investment
portfolio. Seek professional advice before
you commit yourself to anything.
Health: As pressure builds up from your
career, fnance and relationship, there are
signs your health luck is going down. The
mental pressure is high in 2014, so worry
and depression can afect some dragon
people who do not take it positively. Turn to
close friends for solace during this period.
Trafc accidents are a danger this year, so
be extra careful on the roads.
Relationships: Single Dragon people
need to be patient in 2014, as love luck
is low. If you really need to look for a new
partner, your chances are better in August,
September and November. For people
already in love, hold on to your relationship
and put in more efort to bring it to another
level. Married Dragon couples should spend
more family time together.
Snake
Snake years: 1905, 1917, 1929,
1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989,
2001, 2013
Those born in the year of the Snake can look
forward to a fruitful year as the signs for
career, money and relationships are good.
2014 will be a good year to make new plans
to move forward.
Career: Snake people who experienced
hardship in 2013 can look forward to better
luck in 2014. You can take the year to explore
new knowledge and skill. Relationships will
be good, so do not be surprised if you are
promoted in 2014 with a salary increment.
Continue to work hard and you can take a
huge leap forward.
Wealth: 2013 was a slow year for wealth
generation; Snake people can look forward
to gaining more fnancially in 2014. Wealth
generated from career will be stable if
not increasing. Using your intellectual
power, you can plan for a new project or
investment to gain more wealth in 2014.
Health: Snake people need to exercise
and maintain proper diets in 2014.
Though nothing major is indicated in the
star signs, there could be issues leading
to heart or urinary system problems.
Elderly snake people should avoid
travelling during the summer period.
Relationships: Single Snake people can
look forward to seeking new partner in
2014. Surround yourself with more social
activities to fnd your loved one! Married
Snake people will have deeper and sweeter
relationships. Do avoid love afairs if you are
already married, as these spell trouble.
Horse
Horse years: 1906, 1918, 1930,
1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990,
2002
Those born in the year of the Horse need to
keep a low profle in 2014, as every aspect
of life ofers challenges and competition
this year.
Career: There will be competition for
Horse people in 2014. In order to succeed,
you need to put in extra efort with your
colleagues, friends, supporters, and even
competitors, to solve issues pertaining to
the business. Fail to handle the situation
properly and you could risk losing your
reputation or even your position. Learn to
improve your relationships with others as
they can aid you in times of need.
Wealth: Expenses and social activities will
increase for Horse people. There are signs of
money going out, thus you need to handle
your fnances prudently. Lending money
should be avoided as you risk delayed
repayments and losing the friendship.
Avoid investments this year, especially in
the summer period.
Health: Horse people who sufered from
poor health in 2013 can expect better
health in 2014. Sufcient rest is a must when
you sufer from slight illness. While the year
2014 can afect your mental health with the
challenges you have to take on, you need
to remain positive and stay strong. Get a
health check for your heart and urinary
system if you are experience issues.
Relationships: Love development is slow
for Horse people who are already attached.
Single Horse people can seek a new partner
but be aware that there will be competition
involved. Married couples can experience
confict in their marriage -- try not to make
a big deal out of issues and let matters rest.
Sheep
Sheep years: 1907, 1919, 1931,
1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991,
2003
For people born in the year of the Sheep,
luck is neutral in 2014, and you should get
along well in most aspects of your life.
Career: Sheep people who worked hard
in 2013 can expect their rewards to
arrive in 2014. You will enjoy popularity
at work. Continue to work hard, and
your performance will be seen by your
superior who can make that promotion
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recommendation for you. Staying humble
and modest paves your career path for you.
Wealth: Money luck is neutral for Sheep
people in 2014. Long-term investments
will be more rewarding than short-term
options. Seek professional fnancial help
from the right people to grow your wealth.
Health: Due to busy schedules and
increased travelling, Sheep people may
experience slight illness, but can easily
recover if sufcient rest is maintained.
Potential issues could arise from intestinal
and stomach disorders. Sheep people need
to watch their diet carefully in 2014.
Monkey
Monkey years: 1908, 1920, 1932,
1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992,
2004
Those born in the year of the Monkey can
look forward to more travelling in 2014 as it
could create more opportunities.
Career: Monkey people should look forward
to and accept overseas job postings, or
travel overseas for more opportunities in
2014. While job pressure will increase with
higher expectations from your superiors,
as long you can accept the challenges and
deliver, you can still expect a fruitful year.
Wealth: Financial opportunities appear in
2014, and you need to use your intelligence
to grab them. Working harder and faster
will get you there. There is no short-cut.
Even if you have to travel overseas for the
opportunity, do take this chance to venture
out.
Health: Pressure from your career or
fnances can cause mental stress. Get
sufcient rest and prepare yourself for
the upcoming challenges. As you could
be travelling often, be extra careful when
driving and avoid dangerous activities
while overseas.
Relationships: The single Monkey looking
for love may have to search abroad in 2014.
If you are in a relationship, you need to
put in more efort to maintain it. Married
Monkey people need to be tactful to avoid
confict in your marriage in 2014.
Rooster
Rooster years: 1909, 1921, 1933,
1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993,
2005
Those born in the year of the Rooster should
continue to do well in 2014 as everything
seems to be smooth for you.
Career: Rooster people should prepared to
accept more job assignments and pressure,
which could be looked upon as a chance
for promotion at work. Relationships in the
ofce are important -- put in efort to build
your relationships.
Wealth: There are plenty of money
opportunities in 2014 -- Rooster people
need to work to take advantage of them.
Learn to deal with the pressure arising from
these moneymaking opportunities and you
will get to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Health: There will be pressure coming
from your work, and you need to learn to
deal with it positively. With enough sleep
and rest, you will recover from illness
quickly. Elderly Rooster people need to
pay attention to their respiratory system as
there are signs of throat and lung problems
in 2014. Elderly Rooster people should
avoid travelling overseas in the year of the
Horse.
Relationships: Single Rooster people can
look forward to more chances to meet
the opposite sex. Rooster people who are
already attached should use this year to
deepen their relationships. As the romance
star is strong in 2014, married people
should avoid abusing it with love afairs as
these could turn on you, leading to lawsuits
and wealth loss.
Dog
Dog years: 1910, 1922, 1934,
1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994,
2006
There is a mix of both good and bad luck
in 2014 for those born in the year of the
Dog. While there are good opportunities
in career, money and love, there are also
obstacles along the way. If you are able to
take these challenges in your stride, 2014
could be a fantastic year for you.
Career: There are many opportunities
opening up in 2014, so Dog people can
look forward to power and leadership. Do
note there will be competition along the
way, vying for the same position as you.
Build confdence with your co-workers, stay
humble and modest and you will enjoy a
successful 2014 in your career.
Wealth: Financial gain will come solely come
from your career or other fxed source of
income, thus there are few signs of a windfall.
Refrain from short-term investments as the
risks are not in your favour. In general, your
money luck is fair and stable in 2014.
Health: Mounting pressure from work can
cause illness. Dedicate enough time for rest
and you should recover from these minor
ailments. Avoid dangerous sports and be
careful while driving.
Relationships: Relationships are in your
favour in 2014. Singles who spend more time
in social activities can look forward to gain a
new partner. If you are attached, beware of
the upcoming competition and put in more
efort towards your relationship. Married Dog
people can look forward to building a deeper
relationship and enjoy the world of love.
Pig
Pig years: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947,
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
People born in the year of Pig whose luck was
not fantastic in 2013 can look forward to 2014
as everything move smoothly in your favour.
Career: Pig people should be prepared for
a busy career year. Opportunities for your
career are good in 2014 and there are signs
of income increase. Do not be lazy and you
can be assured of a great career achievement.
Wealth: Pig people can expect an increase in
wealth and be able to receive good fnancial
advice from family and friends. Do take care
of the increased expenses while you are
earning some good money. Avoid taking
risky investments or work with greedy friends
as this could lead to loss of wealth.
Health: There is a sickness star appearing in
2014. Do not neglect your health for work
and money. Sufcient rest is a must for the
whole year as your body takes a beating.
Avoid visiting hospital if you are not feeling
well.
Relationships: Single Pig people can expect
good opportunities to fnd a partner in 2014.
Though there may be diferences in your
characters, do learn to embrace it. If you are
in love or married, your relationship will work
out well. You must avoid afairs that could
destroy everything that you have built.
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Do take note of these inauspicious dates on which to
avoid starting work:
4/2/14 Tuesday 9am - 1pm . Those born in the year of the Rat should avoid
this date.
5/2/14 Wednesday 9am - 3pm. Those born in the year of the Ox should
avoid this date.
7/2/14 Friday 9am - 3pm . Those born in the year of the Rabbit should avoid
this date (very inauspicious)
13/2/14 Thursday 1pm - 3pm . Those born in the year of the Rooster
should avoid this date.