The Year of the Metal Tiger (continued)

Rabbit (Cat):   Clever, peaceable, prudent, cultivated, gregarious, tactful, sensitive, companionable, virtuous, gifted, articulate, compassionate, luckiest of all signs. Also old-fashioned, devious, unimaginative, touchy, private, squeamish, hypochondriacal. Good as a lawyer, diplomat, actor.
Past Rabbits:   Harry Belafonte, Queen Victoria, Fidel Castro, George C. Scott, Einstein, Confucius, David Rockefeller, Henry Miller, Benjamin Spock. Compatible with Sheep or Pig, not Rooster.
In 2010:   Be extra cautious and diplomatic. Higher probability of getting involved in lawsuits and disputes, but extra care will let you come out ahead. This year could be full of both passion and love scandals. Good news arrives and the past few harsh years fade into distant memory. The Year of the Tiger offers recognition for your efforts and talents and it is possible for you to achieve great success. Imagination, feeling, and intuition flow freely from you now and influence everything from your dreams to your decisions about partnerships. Be cautious of lending money as it could sour a friendship.

Dragon:   Astute, conscientious, scrupulous, sentimental, energetic, emotional, healthy, generous, artistic, lucky, successful, influential. Also hasty, anxious, stubborn, willful, loud, irritable, grouch, exacting. Good as artist, priest, politician.
Past Dragons:   John Lennon, Al Pacino, Jimmy Connors, Salvador Dali, James Coburn, Joan of Arc, Pearl Buck, Freud, Walter Mondale, Frank Sinatra. Compatible with Monkey or Rat, not Dog.
In 2010:   Good year for business, but maybe have problems with relationships caused by neglect. Unpredictability, change, and new explorations rule this year with abundant adventures. Enjoy this year of activity and personal transformations. You find yourself in high demand and likely take center stage during 2010. Take extra time to evaluate matters. Expect lots of change but be careful of gossip.

Snake:   Refined, wise, entrancing, accommodating, deep, attractive, amusing, sympathetic, calm, confident, gentle, intuitive. Also lavish, sore loser, possessive, pushy, fickle, lazy, self-critical, vindictive, quick tempered. Good as a philosopher, instructor, writer, psychiatrist, and prophesier.
Past Snakes:   Carole King, Mao Tse-tung, Edgar Allan Poe, Lincoln. Compatible with Rooster or Ox, not Pig.
In 2010:   Very irritating year surrounded with conflicts. With humor and patience, you can emerge ahead. Focus the majority of your energy on your career and you will be abundantly rewarded and well recognized for your efforts. Money and wealth flows in generously, however, could lead to some dangerous partnerships or temptations. Use the sensual Earth element to sooth your stressed senses by indulging in some aromatherapy.

Horse:   Outgoing, athletic, articulate, sentimental, confident, hard working, independent. Also unfeeling, selfish, egocentric, hot-tempered, rebellious, unemotional, rude, impatient, pragmatic. Good as an adventurer, scientist, poet, politician.
Past Horses:   Spiro Agnew, Neil Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, e.e. cummings, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Jim Croce, Chris Evert, Rembrandt, Chopin, Teddy Roosevelt. Compatible with Tiger or Dog, not a Rat.
In 2010:   A pretty good year with no health problems but lots of unforeseen expenses. Keep your temper and work through a task in stages and you will advance this year in school or at work. You may find that you may be confronted by obstacles in your career in 2010, as this is an unbalanced year with highs and lows. Sadly, the amount of effort that you put in at work will not balance out the benefits and you may find yourself putting too much effort into unrewarding tasks. You can, however, make 2010 very beneficial for you if you stay decisive and calm.

Sheep (Goat):   Persistent, rational, peace-loving, inventive, adaptable, tasteful. Also pessimistic, discontented, intrusive, unsure, undisciplined, late. Good as an actor, gardener, beachcomber.
Past Sheep:   Mick Jagger, Michelangelo, Valentino, Mark Twain, Orville Wright. Compatible with Pigs, Rabbits, not Ox.
In 2010:   You will have to really work to stay ahead but family life is peaceful, while your relatives may be troublesome. Also expect a busy year at work, though this will be a year of career and financial gains for you, which may accumulate in a considerable amount of wealth and fame throughout this year if you follow this advice and work hard and smart. Consider learning new skills, as this is a good time for you to learn and explore new opportunities. 

Monkey:   Analytical, humorous, inventive, skilled in business, independent, clever, magnetic personality. Also opportunistic, conceited, unprincipled, untrustworthy, unfaithful, childish, distrustful. Good in any field.
Past Monkeys:   Elizabeth Taylor, Yul Brynner, Julius Caeser, Leonardo da Vinci, Harry Truman. Compatible with Dragon, Rat, not Tigers.
In 2010: A vulnerable year for you. Maintain your patience and stay out of sight. A year to regroup and refrain from beginning new ventures, using care with your relations with colleagues.Without this extra attention, you may find yourself feeling isolated or underappreciated. Your ability to overcome problems and think of solutions fast will leave you with positive results this year.

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