How the Twelve Animal Archetypes Will Fare in the Year of the Wood Rooster OX - |1901 |1913 |1925 |1937 |1949 |1961 |1973 |1985 | 1997 | 2009 | You will thrive on the order of the Rooster year which will help you to continue to work steadily to seize opportunities and attain achievement of your goals. Your determination and dedication will be rewarded in the workplace this year, though do try to relax and be more flexible. Not everyone can work nonstop seven days a week! Take time to smell the roses, and watch out for back strain! You need to keep your eagle eye on your finances this year, and double check the small print on any agreements or purchases. You could enjoy unexpected windfalls though, so do keep optimistic. You tend to worry too much. This is a good year for you socially and especially with family. Romance will flourish, delightful intimate sojourns can make you feel very cared for. Take it easy with alcohol, listen to meditiative music if you can't sleep, and make sure to eat natural, wholesome and fresh foods.

TIGER - |1902 |1914 |1926 |1938 |1950 |1962 |1974 |1986 | 1998 | 2010 | This is a much better year for the Tigers among us! Last year drove you insane with distraction. This is the perfect year to find your soul mate if single, friends will stand by you and you will feel much more enthusiastic and in your element. Social life will be the highlight this year. This is also a good year to go into business for yourself, especially if currently working in a position of low power. You are meant to be a leader! Your financial situation will be stable as long as you take careful inventory and monitor your spending. Self discipline and walking the ethical path will help you to achieve long cherished goals. There is a strong possibility of promotion if you do work in an organization that you enjoy. You will likely travel this year, so budget accordingly in order to enjoy yourself in a relaxed way. Watch any tendency to be harsh or impetuous - this is the year for teamwork, diplomacy, and mutual cooperation. This sort of manner with others will also help you to develop successful leadership skills.

RABBIT/CAT - |1903 |1915 |1927 |1939 |1951 |1963 |1975 |1987 | 1999 | 2011 | The Rooster year can be a trying time for you, it will be a time of variable fortunes. Best to work hard, try to remain calm, and study hard to build a brighter future next year. You are diligent with your money anyway, which help you get through this year in one piece. Your family life will be good though - a haven from the world. Social life will be pleasant and satisfying as well. Be ever tactful and courteous, and you could have some wonderful times with others. This is a very nostalgic year for you - you will seek out old friends and lovers. No hasty decisions is best this year, and you need to take diligent care of yourself: work out regularly, eat sensibly and get lots of sleep.

DRAGON - |1904 |1916 |1928 |1940 |1952 |1964 |1976 |1988 | 2000 | 2012 | This will be a year of luck for you - your star will shine and can even bring fame and fortune. Social life will be bustling and fun, this is a perfect year for marriage. Relationships of all kinds will be renewed. In business, keep your plans and work to yourself - others will be jealous and could steal your brilliant ideas. You have leader potential and need to exercise tact and diplomacy especially when dealing with catty and low level people. Take care of your body this year - eat sensibly, and avoid midnight snacks. Exercise, cut drinking alcohol to the minimum. You will likely travel this year and come up with all sorts of new inventions and ideas. Watch for opportunities and deftly grab them as they whiz by. You will feel much more confident this year which will be noticeable to others. Family will be particularly supportive and enthusiastic about your accomplishments.

SNAKE - |1905 |1917 |1929 |1941 |1953 |1965 |1977 |1989 | 2001 | 2013 | The Rooster brings sunshine and pleasure to almost every aspect of your life this year. The one area you will need to be careful in though is the financial arena. You will be acknowledged for your work ethic and rewarded for past accomplishments at work. At all costs, avoid financial risk. Read the fine print thoroughly and keep spending to a minimum. Spend lots of time with family and friends - they will be your source of personal power this year. Romance is strongly favored, new love will be especially happy and vibrant. You will feel quite idealistic which is a positive thing - just be diligent in your decision making. Be generous and loving to all and you will glide through this year in royal fashion.

HORSE - |1906 |1918 |1930 |1942 |1954 |1966 |1978 |1990 | 2004 | 2014 | The majestic Horse is going to feel more vulnerable than usual this year, which doesn't sit well with your innate pride and sense of self-worth. It's okay to lean a bit on loved ones though - they don't mind, and it can actually help you to make some interesting inner decisions and healing. You need lots of rest and relaxation this year, and should steer clear of love entanglements by "playing the field". Look before you leap as far as romance is concerned and watch out that you don't break another's heart - the repercussions will not be worth it! You could begin a new relationship this year, but make sure you carefully listen to your heart before jumping in with both feet. Avoid family fights or broken romances. Family is your foundation, treat them like precious treasure. Keep your head about you and show your heart liberally to those you love. Work out yes, but do so carefully - be careful of your joints in particular. You will enjoy steady progress this year and lots of self-development if you take the time. You need to focus and apply yourself though to improve your lot. Be careful with your money, plan accordingly. Social life will be favored though, so enjoy those who you call friend.

GOAT - |1907 |1919 |1931 |1943 |1955 |1967 |1979 |1991 | 2004 | 2015 | The gentle Goat/Ram needs to make an action plan and then do it through to conclusion to be successful in the Year of the Rooster. Seize those opportunities as soon as you get wind of them! Family life should be calm and settled. It is time to make changes in the world. Indulge the muse by getting creative and learning new things. Be very careful with your spending and keep debts paid up. Save for the travel you are bound to do this year. You will get loads of family and social support and you will reciprocate in kind. New people will stream into your life this year. Take on the Rooster challenge and you could have a year to remember! Embrace your path, you really are on your road to success, so don't doubt yourself. Be wary of sudden changes though, both in love and career. Make sure you take time to relax, meditate, exercise, eat and sleep! Let your imagination soar - you can come up with some real doable eurekas!

MONKEY - |1908 |1920 |1932 |1944 |1956 |1968 |1980 |1992 | 2004 | 2016 | You will continue to feel very sociable this year and may well meet someone new, though you will tend to seek out old friends and lovers from the past. You really need to focus this year and make clear goals for yourself to achieve career growth this year. Double check your work and avoid costly mistakes. It is important to curb your tendency to be reckless and impulsive - care and consideration are the name of your game in the Year of the Rooster. If you put in the time and effort, you will surely reap the rewards big time! Family life is very rewarding for you, and romance can flourish. Make sure to take time to relax and allow your busy mind let go.

ROOSTER - |1909 |1921 |1933 |1945 |1957 |1969 |1981 |1993 | 2005 | 2017 | You need to learn to relax and give others the benefit of the doubt. You tend to be bossy and obstinate at times which ruffles many feathers. Apply your talent, work hard, and exercise your wonderful order and efficiency. You will succeed stunningly if you do, in all of your career ventures (you often have more than one!) Your social and love life will flourish as long as you are relaxed and allow others to be themselves. Stop trying to give people a character make-over! Watch out for impulsive spending too! You will feel more energetic and if you apply this energy well, higher-ups are going to notice! You could get more responsibility as well as a promotion. Marriage is strongly favored this year. Be very careful of infections this year. It is important to balance your work and personal life - you tend to burn the candle at both ends and can leave yourself exhausted, even ill. Spend quiet times with loved ones for rejuvenation.

DOG - |1910 |1922 |1934 |1946 |1958 |1970 |1982 |1994 | 2006 | 2018 | The dedicated and loyal Dog tends to worry this year and could put themselves through unnecessary social drama. You need to relax and stay hopeful. You could rekindle an old romance, and you will have lots of opportunity to prove yourself this year. Artistic pursuits are strongly favored. It is important for you to take care of yourself: work out gently and regularly, eat well and get lots and lots of sleep. You will find this year trying at times, but your diligence and good nature will see you through. Be kind to others even when you feel like nipping at their heels in irritation. Be flexible and open at work and in love and you could be pleasantly surprised. Be careful with money, read the fine print and put away a nestegg for a rainy day. Next year, things will get cooking for you!

PIG - The Rooster can shine favorably on the Pig, as long as you resist risky ventures and impulsive decisions. Focus and apply yourself, use your powers of persuasion as well to reap career and lifestyle rewards. Plan finances in advance and keep payments uptodate. This is an excellent year for romance, and you could actually get married. Be patient and cooperative with others for the most satisfaction. Take time for yourself too...you need introspection for inner refueling, on a daily basis. You will have lots of opportunities to make lasting impressions this year. Focus on forging new strength into all of your relationships and be open to meeting new people. It is time to rid yourself of inner blockages and emotional stagnation. |1911 |1923 |1935 |1947 |1959 |1971 |1983 |1995 | 2007 | 2019 |

RAT The Year of the Rooster can be a confusing time for you - you may feel trapped at times...and very busy. Be cautious with investments and guard your money well. Make sure that you finish current projects before taking on new ones. Conscientiousness and initiative will bring you a promotion. Romance is highlighted this year, approach your significant other from your heart rather than your head, and your bond will solidify nicely. If you are involved in health or science, this is a great year career wise. Overall, all Rats can make professional progress if they can relax and apply themselves in a professional manner at all times. This is a year of new beginnings, possibly a new baby or other new addition to the family. Make sure that you make time for yourself and exercise regularly. - |1900 |1912 |1924 |1936 |1948 |1960 |1972 |1984 | 1996 | 2008 |