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THE ORIGINS
OF THE
12 ANIMALS
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THE STORY OF THE 12 ANIMALS
Once upon a time, the Jade Emperor, ruler of the Heavens, wanted to
create a system in order to measure time. He invited all the animals
of the land to participate and 12 of them showed up; the Rat, the Ox,
the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the
Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog and the Boar.
When the race began, the quick-witted Rat climbed on top of the Ox.
Before the beast of burden reaches the finish line, the Rat jumped off
and earned himself first place while the Ox second. They are soon
followed by the quick Tiger and Rabbit. The Dragon and his son the
Snake could’ve gotten there sooner but they were kind-hearted enough
to stop by and help others along the way and therefore earning fifth
and sixth place. They are soon followed by the hardworking Horse
and Goat, the playful Monkey and Rooster and finally the lazy Dog
and Boar.
Thus, the Jade Emperor decreed that the order that these animals
finished in the race shall be how time will be measured. All the
years, months, days, hours as well as the directions of North, South,
East, West and everything in between would be named after the
participants of this race, or so the story goes.
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MYTH VS HISTORY
In truth, this is just one of the many versions of how the 12 Chinese animal signs came
to be. Over the course of history, there were countless variations of this story. As the
story spread across Asia, some cultures adapted them with their own. For example, in
Vietnam, the Rabbit is replaced by a Cat. In Buddhist legend, these are the 12 animals
who came to bid the Buddha farewell.
Regardless of how the story goes, the historical fact behind these animals carries
a much deeper meaning and its roots can be traced back to the stars. When the
ancient Chinese astronomers studied the ancient night sky, they were able to observe
patterns that kept repeating within their lifetime. One such pattern was the orbit of a
celestial body, the planet Jupiter.
MOVEMENT OF JUPITER
In certain years, Jupiter is found to be in one sector of the sky. In other years, it
can be seen at a different point. The ancient scholars then divided the celestial
circle of Jupiter into 12 sections. Thus, it became a reliable and predictable way
to tell the time in an era where calendars have yet to be invented. However, there
was one small problem with this system.
Turns out, explaining the complex mathematical calculation of planetary orbit to

the illiterate masses was no easy task. After all, the vast majority of the people
in ancient China were uneducated peasants and farmers. Besides, what good
would the knowledge of astronomy do for them? The pursuit of science and
understanding the natural world is deemed irrelevant to their lives.
However, being able to tell the time with great accuracy and precision does have
its perks. Timekeeping would be beneficial for documentations in the early ages
of Chinese bureaucracy. Besides that, the farmers would also be able to reliably
predict the changing seasons and schedule their crop planting and harvesting
accordingly.

PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
For the learned elites, this system has to make sense to the average ancient
Chinese peasant in order for it to be of public use. As such, a simple memorising
device, also known as mnemonics, were used. To remember the 12 units of
time, they were devised based on the common animals found in ancient China
(including the mythical Dragon); animals that the common folk were familiar
with and can easily remember.
Henceforth, the months of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon came to represent

springtime. Snake, Horse and Goat represents summer. Monkey, Rooster and
Dog represents autumn. Boar, Rat and Ox represents winter. For all intent and
purposes, these 12 months were simply namesakes and that way they were no
different than being called the months February, March, April and so on.
TIES TO ASTROLOGY
Once the concept of timekeeping has been firmly established for the ancient
society, there were those who observed another peculiar pattern. Those born
on a certain year, month, day and hour had similar characteristics. Scholars
who rigorously studied the patterns of energy (or Qi as they called it) realised
that at any given moment of time, there is a certain pattern of energy present.
This dynamic form of energy is ever changing. When we were born, we receive
an imprint of the energy that were present during our time of birth and this
would become our static or natal energy. While the pattern remains unchanged
throughout our lives, the universal energy that is constantly fluctuating would
affect our natal pattern as the years go by.

THE FOUR PILLARS OF DESTINY

While this concept was known, it wasn’t properly formalised until the time of the
Tang Dynasty (618 AD – 907 AD) by a scholar named Li Xu Zhong. In his time,
he established the “Three Pillars of Destiny” system that was able to predict a
person’s fortune. It wasn’t until the Song Dynasty (960 AD – 1279 AD) that it was
perfected by a Xu Zi Ping who added another pillar, making it the “Four Pillar of
Destiny”, which gave way to forecasts that were much more accurate and useful.
Within the Four Pillars of Destiny, there are eight characters in total making up
the top and bottom half. The bottom part, the Earthly Branches, contains the 12
animal signs while the upper half is a designated element based on the Five
Elements of Chinese Metaphysics. These 8 characters, now known as “Ba Zi”,
would be able to foretell an individual’s personality and future.
PRACTICAL BAZI
While BaZi have undergone a lot of changes, refinement and renaissances
throughout the ages, it remains popular to this day. While the subject of BaZi is
immeasurably deep with a lot of concepts to digest, its usage is relatively simple.
Every animal sign is essentially a form of energy. The years that come and go
would either affect these energies in positive, negative or neutral ways. As the
location of each of these animal signs represent a certain aspect of our lives, how
they are influenced would play a part on what we can reasonably expect of our
future.
Would you like to know what next year looks like for you?

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HOW TO
GET YOUR
BAZI CHART

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WHAT’S YOUR SIGN?

As Chinese civilization and culture have spread throughout the world, the
knowledge of the 12 Chinese animal signs have considered to be common
knowledge. Virtually everyone knows their sign; you probably know if you’re
born in the year of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,
Monkey, Rooster, Dog or Boar. However, did you know that you have 3 other
animal signs as well?
Besides your year of birth, your month, day and even hour of birth also contains
an animal sign! In total, everyone has 4 animal signs and each of them govern
different aspects of our lives. Altogether, they form a snapshot of how your life
will play out past, present and future. Before we continue further, it’s best you
get acquainted with the rest of your animal signs first.

LET’S SEE WHAT YOU GOT

To know the 4 animals that affect your life, we’re going to need your BaZi chart. What’s
a BaZi chart, you might ask? Essentially, it is a snapshot of energy; your internal flow that
defines you as an individual and how you react to your environment and circumstances.
For now, let’s skip the technical details and just find out which 4 animals you have by
using these 4 simple steps:
STEP 1 Go to www.joeyyap.com/bazi
STEP 2 Sign in with your username/email & password if you have a JY account.
If not, click “New User“ to register a new account.
Sign in with your username/email & password

if you’ve already JY account. If not, click “New”
user to register a new JY account.
If not, click “New User” to

register a new JY account.

STEP 3 Fill in your details and select “Plot BaZi Chart”.
Fill up your details here
Click “Plot BaZi Chart“ to generate your chart
STEP 4 You are done! This is how your BaZi chart looks like.

WHAT AM I LOOKING AT
When you have your BaZi chart, it’s a lot of things. For now, ignore everything except this part:
As you can see, this section of your BaZi chart reveals the animal sign of your year, month,
day and hour of birth. In this particular example, it is a chart of a person who was born in the
year of the Rabbit, the month of the Rooster, the day of the Dragon and the hour of the
Horse. If you have done these steps correctly, now you know what your 4 animal signs are!
See, it’s not that hard. You’re doing great. Let’s go a little deeper into this astrological
journey, shall well?

BAZI
CRASH
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BAZI CRASH COURSE

A popular misconception that most people have is that their luck for the year hinges on
the fate of a single animal sign, the one in their year. While it is true that the year is
affected by the everchanging annual energy, it’s only one part of your life. At best, it’s
just 25% of what’s going to happen. Wouldn’t you rather know the whole story instead ?
So, how does these things work?
Consider that people are like onions. Yes, onions. You see, onions have many layers
to them. What is revealed in the outer layer may not necessarily be the same in the
innermost layers. As such, starting from the year animal sign all the way to the hour
animal sign, each of these signs reveal who you are from how you appear to everyone
down to your private thoughts and desires.

YEAR: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The year animal sign is the outermost layer of this onion. This is how you
appear to most people; your acquaintances, strangers, even friends you’re
not too intimate with. It’s the first impression that you give out to people and
what others first notice about you. If anything affects this animal sign, the
influence would relate to these aspects of your life.
MONTH: YOUR BEST TALENT

When we dive deeper into your onion, we find the second layer; the month
animal sign. This animal sign governs your career, business and abilities.
Think of it this way, the more time we spend with someone, the better we’ll be
able to know them. If you spend 8 hours every single day with a person at
your office, surely, you’ll know them better than you would with a friend you
see every now and then. For that, this is the middle point between who you
appear to be and who you truly are.
DAY: THE TRUE SELF

Now we find ourselves at the heart of this root vegetable metaphor, your day
of birth’s animal sign. In Chinese Astrology, this is who you truly are. As a
person, you are defined not as your year or month of birth, but by the day
itself. You can be one thing to strangers and another thing to your colleagues,
but your loved ones are those who knows you best. Thus, this animal sign
influences your domestic life, love and romance.
HOUR: THE HIDDEN PERSONA

If the day is your true self, then what of the hour? What more can this
overused analogy reveal? Well, there are certain things you won’t even tell
your significant other or anyone else for that matter. The animal sign in your
hour is a face you don’t reveal to anyone. It is your thoughts, ambition, desire
and innermost self. The hour also represents your assets and investments. If
this animal sign is affected, you could say you’ll be having a change of mind.

DISECTING YOUR ONION

To recap, everyone has 4 animal signs. The animal sign in your year affects
your friends and social life, the month affects your career and abilities, your
day affects your love and relationship and your hour affects your thoughts,
desire and investments. Once you are clear on that, let’s put what you’ve
learned so far to practical use and let’s study your onion.
Let’s pretend that in your BaZi chart, you find that you have the animal signs
A, B, C and D in your year, month, day and hour respectively. For reference,
it would look something like this:
D C B A
Next, look up the forecast for each of these animal signs. The forecast can be
anywhere between outstanding, moderate and challenging. For this exercise,
the reading for the animal signs are as follows:
A Excellent luck is in store for you! You can do anything!
B Major changes can be expected, get ready for it.
C It’s likely you have to overcome a lot of challenges in 2020.
D It’s moderate.

IS IT GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR?

Based on the previous example, if these were the readings for your animal signs, would
the next year be great for you? If you find yourself asking that question, ask yourself
two additional questions:
“Great in terms of what?” and “What can I do to make it great?”
For the first question, it can be a great year for you to meet new people. It can be a
great year for your career if you’re willing to embrace change.
It might not appear to be a great year for love and investments for you, but you can
always ask yourself that second question. As long as you can focus on the positive
aspects and minimise the negative, any year can be the best year ever.
A GUIDE TO THE FUTURE

Whatever forecast you may receive for your 4 animal signs are merely guidelines
for the upcoming year. The bad may not necessarily happen if you take proactive
measures to prevent it while the good is not entirely guaranteed if you don’t take action
when you’re supposed to. Having said that, learn what you have been given and make
the most out of it!

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Rat子
Year of The Rat
1936 1948
1960 1972
1984 1996
2008 2020
OVERALL FORECAST FOR THE YEAR
If success is your goal, observe the habits of successful people and simply replicate
them. One thing is for sure, they constantly quench their thirst for knowledge, are not
afraid to fail and make an effort to be more positive. Life is too short for anyone to
be in a constant mode of negativity anyway, so why hold onto this unhealthy habit?
Success can be obtained by anyone.
This year, be open to the good energy that the Golden Lock Star (金匱) brings. Make
way for more wealth to come into your life and position yourself in a way that not only
benefits you, but also benefits others. There is high potential for you to be the recipient
of money as a reward for something that you have done. With this in mind, taking on a
new job or role with added responsibilities would benefit you immensely. The best way
to keep the wealth flowing in your direction is by sharing it with others. For example,
you might want to give a percentage of the extra income that you attain to a charity
organisation.
If you appreciate and value assistance from kind individuals with good intentions, the
General Star (將星) ensures that you are lucky enough to receive streams of luck in the
form of helpful people and even work with them under the same roof. Their kindness
and sincerity will be very obvious to you and due to this star’s auspicious energy of
leadership, authority and power, you will also have potential to take on the leading role
of managing a team that consists of these amazing individuals.

Too much attention can work against you or to your benefit, depending on how you feel
about it. As you will have the Duke’s Arrival Star (歲駕) this year, it plays a significant
role to give you extra attention. The energy it emits is similar to the rank of an emperor
who is arriving to an event – someone everyone wants to look at. Like it or not, all eyes
are on you. Make the best out of it and let your talents shine.
With all of the positivity in your life that is coming one after another, some might feel a
little sceptical about it. There is a price for all these good tidings after all and it would
be in the form of the Grand Duke Star (太歲). It is a star that denotes not only authority,
but disruptions in your plans. Remember, everything happens for a reason. When life
don’t go the way you want it to be, perhaps it is leading you to greener pastures. Go
with the flow with a more positive mindset.
When you are in the position of great authority, there is also a sense of responsibility
that comes with it. You may also end up getting into unpleasant situations with family
members as well as butting heads with loved ones over trivial issues. After all, it is up
to you to solve these challenges. These issues are most likely to be linked to the Hidden
Corpse Star (伏屍) which has its own way of highlighting the trials and tribulation you
have to go through.
If health is on your priority list, the Sword Edge Star (劍鋒) is the perfect star to remind
you to take care of your overall well being by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Getting
involved with meditation, aerobics and de-stressing types of activities should be able to
produce positive results where health is concerned.
Instead of rushing to do all of life’s duties or tasks at the same time, isn’t it better to take
things one step at a time? Set a pace for yourself that’s manageable, consistent and
most importantly, sustainable. This way, you’ll be able to reap the benefits of all the
positive stars and at the same time nullify the influence of the negative stars.

THE FORECAST FOR INDIVIDUAL ASPECTS OF THE YEAR
Rat 子
WEALTH
2020 will have a favourable beginning coupled with good energy and
vibrations where wealth is concerned. That said, although good tidings
are in your vortex it will not bring in the type of energy that will manifest
a good amount of financial wealth into your bank account. It is best to
watch how you spend your money and where you place your investments
and be cautious to not overspend the money you do make. If you have
recently exceeded your budget, it is best to reel it in. No matter what
your plans are this year, you will have the wind in your sails and great
opportunities to reach your goals. Although good energy is on your side
to help you reach your stated goals, do not rely on good energy alone
to succeed. Work hard to make the most of your hours. The clouds will
pass anyway.
CAREER
2019 has prepared the ground for you and 2020 is the year to yield
your harvest. It is certainly in work that you will see the most doors open
before you. And even if some opportunities seem unexpected, do not be
hesitant to go for it. It is good to have ambitions when it comes to work,
but try not to be over-ambitious as it will not lead to anything worthwhile
or pleasant. Do not be bogged down by office rumours and hearsay.
Wheels turn and things never stay the same for long. Progress is coming
your way if you stand your ground and don’t let negativity fall on you like
rain. Do not let anything pass. It’s best to display an earnest gesture of
goodwill and maintain a down-to-earth attitude.

Rat 子
RELATIONSHIPS
Where love is concerned Peach Blossom is taking a short vacation from
your corner. Fret not and use this time instead to work on things that
matter to you and aspects of your personal growth. You may witness
some ups and downs in terms of relationships. Try to not let this get to you
as relationships go through phases and that there will be good times and
there will be challenges to rise from. Great relationships don’t happen by
luck. Foster a closer bond with your significant other by perhaps planning
a relaxing getaway or romantic date. Focus on the qualities you love and
respect in your partner. Remember the moments and reasons why this
person became special and important to you. If you have not met the
person of your dreams yet, make an effort to expand your social circle.
HEALTH
Life can only be enjoyed when one has the health. Having good health
makes one appreciate the importance of life when considering those living
in poverty in third world countries. Continue to improve one’s health and
strive for the future, for the road ahead is still a long challenging journey
filled with excitement and adventure. You may see the inconvenience
of some small gynaecological issues cropping up. Eat healthy and start
exercising. Look to perhaps changing your current lifestyle. Be wary
when utilising sharp metal objects this year to avoid any injuries. Practice
sensible caution and you will be unharmed throughout the year.

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Ox 丑
Year of The Ox
1925 1937
1949 1961
1973 1985
1997 2009
This year, instead of depending on auspicious stars to determine your fate, look within
yourself and identify what you constantly dwell upon and realise the type of internal
dialogues or inner patterns that you keep repeating to yourself on a daily basis. Is the
rhythm more towards self-worth or the other way around?
The three auspicious stars can allay all of your fears and replace them with optimism.
Of course, there might be some challenges that comes your way as well but what’s life
without a couple of ups and down? When you overcome them, it adds to your repertoire
of experiences as well as boosting your own personal development and growth.
With the Grand Duke Combination Star (歲合)’s arrival, meeting high quality people
would be an effortless task due to this star’s presence. People of power and authority
will automatically be drawn to you. If you happen to need approval for a licence or a
permit, this is definitely a good year for you to make that happen.
Expect to be of service to others due to the emergence of the Sun Star (太陽), which
takes the spotlight this year as a Nobleman Star. Instead of you seeking for other
people’s help, this year, other people would actually be seeking your help. Assisting
others simply puts you in a position of activating this star’s positive qualities which
highlights progression, social networking and financial gains. Be thankful when one
door after another opens up for you in terms of career and business.

Another lucky star for you to focus on is the Heavenly Yi Star (天乙) as it gives you the
edge to hire, befriend or partner with the right people. If starting a business has been
on your mind lately, go ahead and do it.
Inauspicious stars may seem like they are out to get you, but they can only present
challenges to you that you should initially conquer from an internal level first. Although
it is difficult to steer clear of the three inauspicious stars this year, they are unable to
hold you back from success.
The Bad Qi Star (晦氣) forces you to take part in healthy activities as it points out to a
potential decline where health is concerned. Frequenting the gym would show a lot of
positive results and if time does not permit for you to partake in this healthy activity, it
is recommended that you squeeze in at least other forms of exercises. It’s also better if
you can incorporate a complete nutritional meal into your daily diet and make an effort
to adjust the way you perceive and approach life in general.
Another inauspicious star that deliberately misaligns you with success is known as the
Yin Sha Star (陰煞). With this star in its position, try to maintain a polite attitude when
you are around people, especially women and apologise if you cross any lines. If you
watch what you say with the intention to keep your interactions harmonious, everything
will fall into place.
In relations to this, the Sky Emptiness Star (天空) won’t make it easy for you to be
happy this year regardless of what is going on in your life. If you have been feeling
lonely lately, this star may fortify those emotions. Don’t let what you feel rule over your
conscious decisions. You are always free to do better, free to be better. Become bigger
than your problems.

Ox 丑
WEALTH
Money, personal possessions, and self-worth continue to expand, increase,
improve, and grow. Your desire for security and comfort is hearty now,
and you’ll pursue these things with more confidence and verve. This is
a strong time for buying long-term valuables. You are likely to make
bigger decisions about your material resources this year. The year is also
good for attracting more money from your professional endeavours and
for expanding a business. It’s also wise to stay away from any form of
speculative investments or gambling.
CAREER
As a year with reasonably good fortune to tap into, your daily undertakings
and work plans will come to fruition much easily. Fortify these possibilities
through positive actions, efforts, thoughts and feelings that will carry
essential creative energy into your work. If you have been putting effort
towards something but have not seen it materialise yet, this month is most
probably the right month for you to see it actually unfolding in a positive
way. The year will also bode well in terms of your relationship with your
superiors and colleagues. Maintaining workplace harmony is something
that will be important to you this year.

Ox 丑
RELATIONSHIPS
Romantic opportunities tend to be abound this year. You will find more
chances to kick back and have fun, express yourself in unique ways,
and pursue hobbies and entertainment. It’s a playful, light-hearted, and
magnetic year for love, both for casual and serious love affairs. Your
powers of attraction will run high this year with love coming to you rather
than you having to pursue it. As for you single folks, the period might
very well mark the beginning of a great passion, a passion that will
transform itself into a durable love that could incite you to sacrifice your
dear freedom. In other words, there’ll be marriage in the air!
HEALTH
Recent improvement or recovery from illness is a good sign and one
should continue to look forward to more positive things ahead in 2020.
Having good health makes one appreciate the importance in life when
considering those living in poverty in third world countries. Health allows
you to enjoy life while striving to get to where you need and want to go.
Eat well and commit to adding veggies to your lunch and dinner and
fruit to your snack. Strive for the future, for the road ahead is still a long
challenging journey full of excitement and adventure.

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Tiger 寅
Year of The Tiger
1926 1938
1950 1962
1974 1986
1998 2010
It’s easy to be thankful when favourable situations show up in your life, but how many
people can keep up with an attitude of gratitude when luck starts to decline? While you
are meant to be the lucky recipient of enormous luck this year, especially where travel
and money-making opportunities are concerned, there are inauspicious stars that may
halt your progress, especially if you miss out on any chances that are given to you.
It’s important to seize opportunities at the right moment as these lucky chances may
not come your way twice. This year’s inauspicious stars may affect you to the point
of making you feel depressed and longing for companionship. Health problems that
involve family members may also get in the way, but you can either view these issues
as obstacles to push against or as blessings in disguise to embrace.
The Sky Horse Star (驛馬) directs you towards a prosperous path where there is great
expansion for growth. If you have been postponing your travel plans due to financial
reasons, this year, you may be excited to find out that there is potential for you to travel
extensively this year due to career or education.
This star shows the need for you to cross borders and even gives you the opportunity to
go to a different state. It enables you to meet new people, but you must make the first
move by striking up a good conversation with a team member in your group or make
an effort to form a long-term friendship with one of the locals.

When it comes to money, your financial struggles are over as this year, you will have the
chance to start online businesses that have the potential to succeed on an international
level. Basically, with this star on your side, earning extra income is more than possible.
You have high potential to accumulate wealth from abroad or at least, a different
industry. When this comes to fruition, save some cash for a rainy day and do not forget
to share a portion of it with the less fortunate.
And when you feel that being aligned with financial success does not seem enough to
keep you upbeat, learn to appreciate the more meaningful aspects in life. If you are in
a depressive state of mind, the Solitary Star (孤辰) is the real culprit, and all it takes it
a little bit of advice and a little bit of shift in focus and attitude to start the ball rolling
in the right direction.
Perhaps it is time to show more of your sweet self towards an elderly relative as the
appearance of the Funeral Door Star (喪門) and the Earth Funeral Star (地喪) indicate
that an elderly relative may need more health support from you this year. Spend more
quality time with them and give your assistance in order to avoid injuries and further
health problems.
If you have been neglecting your own health, it is time for you to be wiser when it
comes to dealing with a lowered immune system. The appearance of the Funeral Door
Star (喪門) further emphasises the need for that. A better approach would be to focus
on a healthier lifestyle for the sake of your overall well being. When you are healthy in
mind, body, soul and spirit, it would be easier for you to help other people. Steer your
way to success by focusing on becoming a better version of yourself!

Tiger 寅
WEALTH
For those with the Tiger animal sign, 2020 will bring prosperity, luck
and power. The year that begins is particularly promising, and you can
succeed in all your undertakings. The best advice one could give you is
to have confidence. If you have been wanting to splurge in 2020, watch
for overspending or risky investments, as sudden changes and impulses
tend to rule. It is best to put that thought on hold as monetary loss is
highly likely this year. Although financial difficulties may come, luck is
expected to be drawn to you in the most surprising ways if you are open
and receptive to it. As long as one is able to improvise and be flexible
enough to adapt to change, then one will not be facing financial hardship
in the short term.
CAREER
Tigers are known to be sensible and analytical in your approach towards
most of the things in life, which allows you to overcome a lot of challenges
and be successful at work and in things that instil your passion. In spite of
having a weak and a less determined mind-set, you will usually make very
precise decisions. This is an important time for keeping open to change
and current developments regarding your work. Staying in touch with
current developments in your field gives you a nice edge. Remember that
there’s more to life than work. When you adopt a positive attitude, you
will be surprised at how easy it is to meet your targets.

Tiger 寅
RELATIONSHIPS
Your romantic life should continue to provide you with some joys despite
the lack of Peach Blossom star to give you a boost. This rings true if you
are already settled into a relationship. You may see some constraints
in your relationship as well as experience arguments and quarrels with
your close ones, which you should avoid partaking in too much. When it
comes to matters of the heart, it’s best to show people your true colours
and allow them to love you for who you really are. Single natives, you’ll
experience a great passion that will be as short as it will be intense. Profit
well from the opportunity, but nevertheless think of stabilising yourself for,
in spite of all, you need security on the love plane.
HEALTH
There may be some small bumps in your health this year. Keep healthy food
in easily accessible and visible places in your home and workplace. If you
suffer from allergies or breathing related issues, you may going through a
rough time during this period. Best to avoid dusty, hot and humid places
for the time being. Remember to consume plenty of nourishing drinks and
supplements that help to strengthen one’s lungs and nerve system, also
avoid deep fried foods, fizzy drinks and chocolates, and try to get plenty
of rest. Your health should be fine if you take good care of it.

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Rabbit 卯
Year of The Rabbit
1927 1939
1951 1963
1975 1987
1999 2011
This year, achieving success may feel a wee bit too easy for you especially with the
presence of two gleaming auspicious stars that are all set to back you up when anything
negative arises! Expect walls or obstacles that existed in your past to be converted into
doors of opportunities.
With the Moon Star (太陰) around this year, it’s almost impossible for you to fail due
to all of the helpful people that would keep showing up in your life. When you feel
as if life is falling apart, your Knight in Shining Armour will come to rescue you or at
least, someone will reach out their hands to help you. Apart from that, this auspicious
star is linked to new portals that lead to pathways to expand your wealth. If you have
considered making investments such as acquiring properties, now would be a good
time to do so.
Focusing on the Red Matchmaker Star’s capability to boost your likeability factor is
also a good idea as it has the potential to draw in the right people into your sphere of
influence. You may not realise it, but your success is not only dependant on your effort,
but on your connections as well. It’s important to have harmonious relationships with
people. In relations to this, you may end up in a committed relationship if you’re single
and searching, and if you happen to own a business, you might be able to increase
your overall earnings due to the appearance of new customers. With all of these
blessings in your life, why let inauspicious stars’ potential negative effects scare you?

The Piercing Rope Star (貫索), the Triple Punishment Star (三刑), the Hook Spirit Star (勾
神) and the Great Assembly Star (卒暴) have no power over you. It might be difficult for
you to cope with the stress that comes with potential gossips thrown in by the Piercing
Rope Star (貫索), but that’s about it. After all, stress is common in life and while it can
overwhelm you to a certain extent, it is not an impossible task to de-stress on a daily
basis. The only way out of this is by shifting your focus to a positive thought that’ll make
you feel better.
Although the Triple Punishment Star (三刑) foretells clashes and arguments between
family members, it is not present to torture you, but rather encourage you to think
outside of the box. With that in mind, try to be more sensitive to other people’s feelings.
Think before you speak and act. If something feels like it is out of your comfort zone,
it may still be worth trying especially if it helps make your family members feel more
at ease.
The list of inauspicious stars does not just end here, as the Hook Spirit Star (勾神)
nudges you to roll up your sleeves and be prepared to allay people’s fears, fulfil past
promises and defuse anger. Although uncertainty is part of life, being confused and
uncertain at the same time is not a good combination.
Look out for your well-being on a mental and physical level to avoid the negative effects
of the Great Assembly (卒暴). Since it is an inauspicious star that is strongly linked with
being involved in an accident, it’s best to stay away from dangerous activities. Be
thankful for all of the lessons that you are about to learn this year while focusing on
the exchange of conversations that are meant to enrich you in every aspect of your life.
Rather than dreading the fact that you’ll be dealing with a long list of problems, relish
on the fact that you’ll be getting a long list of solutions while taking part in a beautiful
life changing journey. You’ll be more well-connected this year and overcoming a couple
of small challenges will help you be better at problem-solving in the future.
Basically, it’s easy for you to gravitate towards success by making wise choices this
year. If the urge to give up starts to creep in, ask yourself this question – Am I really
going to let inauspicious stars get in the way of my success?

Rabbit 卯
WEALTH
The Rabbit horoscope 2020 predicts that in generally, the outlook is
positive. However, the year will be marked with some tense configurations.
There is superb wealth fortune in store for you throughout 2020. You
are likely to accumulate much fortune if you invest money on some well
picked industries. There is also the potential of getting a raise. It is also
highly advisable for you to refrain from participating in any high-risk
investments. Instead, purchase real estate or assets with growing value
to allow more financial growth. The year would also remind you on
where you stand in life. Know when to step down and let others have the
opportunity to take over.
CAREER
Your career, professional projects, reputation, and public image continue
to expand, stimulate, and open up. Work and career may be a little
unpredictable this year but if you turn it around you may find that it can
also be highly stimulating and innovative. Although the workload at your
workplace may overwhelm you, you will be rewarded for your hard work.
If you have been worrying unnecessarily over one’s career because of job
security in the present employment. Rest assured, for one will be able to
find another job within a short spell IF one is ever made redundant. As
long as one continues to work diligently and stands up to any challenge
encountered, then one’s future will be bright.

Rabbit 卯
RELATIONSHIPS
Your love life should evolve in an atmosphere marked with sensuality this
year with the arrival of the Red Matchmaker. Whether it’s an increase in
passion for your mate or an attraction to a new lover, you will be stirred
quite easily. Try to live in the present moment as intensely as possible
without being too enthusiastic about the future. Coupled Rabbits will love
learning together, and exploring new corners of the world as a pair. You
might see a new and improved side to your partner and perhaps you may
find new hidden passionate desires that can spark a renewed growth in
your relationship.
HEALTH
Some work may be needed in order to live in the vitality you experienced
in 2019. Some focus needs to be taken inwards to watch for signs and
symptoms of ill health. Be prudent when heading out to enjoy the great
outdoors and partaking in extreme sporting activities. With care and
due diligence, your experience will remain pleasant. On the other hand,
for those who do not indulge enough in any exercise, one is advised to
take up some basic forms of exercise. The brain works best when it gets
pumped full of adrenalin and endorphins.

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Dragon 辰
Year of The Dragon
1928 1940
1952 1964
1976 1988
2000 2012
Dragons normally represent infinite strength, wealth and good fortune. Although you
may not be able to experience these with absolute precision, at least, you will be able
to flow in the direction of your dreams more easily when you shift your way of thinking.
If you have your heart set on career success and work advancement this year, The
Three Stages (三台) is a star worth welcoming with arms wide open as it helps you out
in many possible ways especially if you put in extra effort. Those passionate about
business will be pleased to know that an expansion is possible due to this star’s ability
to give them the recognition that they need to move forward. You can forget about
struggling because the success that will come to you this year will come rolling in very
easily.
Another auspicious star that would help propel you forward is the Elegant Seal Star (
華蓋) as it will most likely lead you to a promotion if you are employed at a company.
Those involved in sales and marketing have the opportunity to reap in rewarding
results. Having it on your side this year highlights the positive aspects of confidence
and independence.
As an artistic star, it imbues you with the inspiration to reveal more of your creative
side and find its ways of illuminating an important part of you that makes you unique
to the public eye.

If you have ever felt unlucky in your life, this year, that feeling will be replaced by
an immense feeling of gratitude as the National Treasure Star (國印) comes into the
limelight and elevates you to a higher status when it comes to good luck and fortune.
Whenever it is around, it also increases your opportunity to gain power and authority
at work, especially among male superiors.
If you have always been sensitive to supernatural energies, it will be heightened due
to the Five Ghost (五鬼), a star that has the ability to open you up to the possibility of
experiencing mysterious and supernatural events. A less fanciful and more common
interpretation would be a sense of paranoia. Be wise where you put your focus in.
Instead of potential threats, see things as they are instead.
Although Officer Charm Star (官符) is strongly linked to legal entanglements and
documentation worries this year, pointing fingers at it or someone else instead of
yourself is not the best way to solve it. It may be worth your while to look into this as
the Flying Charm Star (飛符) and The Year Charm Star (年符) also represent potential
legal entanglements.
Quell your fears by reducing its severity by making an effort. If the Year Charm Star
was a person, you’d definitely want to hide from him or her as it means potential
bankruptcy and unwanted chaos, but the smart thing to do is to address the matter in
detail and be extra careful where finance is concerned. Should any unfulfilled promises
come to mind, it is best to sort them out as soon as possible.
If you happen to be a health buff, the Yellow Flag Star (黃幡) on the other hand, has
the potential to give you concerns in this area. Apart from that, due to its troublemaking
nature, it also presents problems to you in the form of obstacles when you are keen on
pursuing your goals or when making plans to tie the knot.
Visible troublemakers may not be able to bother you as much as the gossip that is
brought in by the Peeling Head Star (披頭). However, if you continue to focus on the
important and meaningful aspects of life, you will come out as a winner. While this star
is also associated with ill health and the death of a family member, your main focus
should be on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and appreciating life on a daily basis.

Dragon 辰
WEALTH
The year 2020 brings fabulous energy for both work and money. While
you can receive some seemingly very different messages this year where
wealth accumulation is concerned, it’s a period with immense potential
for advancement and enjoyment once you find a way to fit everything in.
Refrain from making any high-risk investments this year and remember
that being generous is a positive way to live a better life. A lot will
depend on the individual’s effort to curb unnecessary expenses. For those
in business, one is likely to secure or finalise some deals that have been in
the pipeline for some time. Keep one’s head down and more prosperous
opportunities will follow provided one plays one’s cards right.
CAREER
Missteps can show up in people’s lives, knowing how this strengthens
people can prepare you for greater success. Although you may encounter
some speed bumps in your career, if you work hard enough, it is not
impossible for you to power through. Miscommunication and backstabbing
take the spotlight in your life this year. Be sure to sidestep these by
remaining stoic in your dealings and show little to no weakness. Rumours
and backstabbing reveal where your allies and friends are. Approaching
these types of circumstances with tolerance is usually the best approach
for anyone to take.

Dragon 辰
RELATIONSHIPS
This promises to be a happy year if you’re married or similarly committed. If
you’re single, the year will offer some amazing chances and opportunities
to meet people that may turn your life around for the better. You’re likely
to derive much joy from your relationships, and more likely, a special one
in particular. Challenging relationships, or challenges IN relationships,
tend to be left behind in 2019. You may find that much of the year is spent
discovering or redefining some of your ideas through another person or
a partner and learning to let that relationship grow.
HEALTH
Be aware of your health. You may be prone to falling sick a little more
this year so wise precautions are necessary. Take up some light exercise,
which will do you good but never over do things with strenuous exercises.
Change is difficult but sometimes necessary. Science says that eating on a
large plate tricks your brain into thinking that you haven’t eaten enough.
Eat on a smaller plate to feel full quicker and avoid overeating. Also,
perhaps take a small cut back on those fried deliciousness packed with
oil and calories.

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Snake 巳
Year of The Snake
1929 1941
1953 1965
1977 1989
2001 2013
What happens when you pour too much liquid inside a cup? The answer to that is
simple - it overflows to the point of revealing the type of liquid that is inside of it.
The same goes for a person that is full of negativity - he or she can’t help but show
negativity through his or her actions and words.
Unpleasant experiences could unfortunately cause you to lean more towards the negative
side this year that will eventually echo back into every aspect of your life. However, you
know a person is not worth your time if he or she constantly complains about everyone
and everything. Always remember that birds of a feather flock together. If you allow
these types of people to get too close to you, there is a high chance that you’ll be an
exact carbon copy of them.
Instead of putting your problems under a microscope which makes them look even
bigger than they actually are, try focusing on the solutions. A problem can escalate
into a bigger one when you put too much focus on it. Isn’t it better to navigate through
life’s ups and downs by taking the time to contemplate on life’s many blessings while
embracing uncomfortable experiences with an open heart and mind? When something
negative happens, think of it as a blessing in disguise – a situation that can take you to
an entirely different direction in life.

With this year’s auspicious Monthly Virtue Star (月德) on your side, a lot of problems
have the potential of being resolved. It’s time to paddle downstream and stop fighting
against the current to flow to your intended destiny with ease – a destiny that is full of
life’s pleasures and beautiful surprises. Negative people may refer to this as a fairy
tale life that is far from the truth, but it is not. The truth is, everyone is living their own
reality, based on their thoughts, beliefs, feelings and karma. Just as many people out
there are living the life of their dreams, so can you.
When you expect negativity instead of positivity, and when you act harshly instead
of lovingly, it means your brain is wired that way. You need to do something about it
because as far as auspicious stars are concerned, the Monthly Virtue Star (月德) is more
than enough to potentially rectify any problems that come your way. It is a star that
is strongly linked to support and also has a strong ability to reduce the severity of this
year’s negativity where relationships are concerned.
Life can be filled with so much drama due to the presence of the inauspicious stars
this year, but all it can do is potentially derail you from your dreams, if you let it. Your
reputation may go down the drain due to the presence of the Robbery Sha Star (劫煞),
but it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of boldly speaking your mind without caring
about how someone might feel, try putting the other person in your shoes for a change
and see how that would affect you. Be kind and genuine at the same time. Although it
may be a struggle for you to do that due to the presence of the Broken Star (破碎) that
is strongly associated with a breakdown in communication, it won’t hurt to try.
When inauspicious stars start to subjugate you, remember that you are the captain
of your ship! The Death Charm Star (死符), may indicate a health problem, but
that just means that you should pay more attention to your overall health. Theft
or robbery may take place within your household due to the Solid Killing Star
(的煞) and you may feel a strong urge to splurge due to the Lesser Consumer Star (小
耗), but you can still make wise choices in your life in order to get the results that you
have been longing for.

Snake 巳
WEALTH
This year, you’ll have more chance to accumulate, save and spend money
in a more relaxed way compared to last year. A word of advice this year
is to not take things for granted even though the waters seem calm. There
is great possibility for you to get promoted at your job or obtain some
good amount of profit through your business. This year, try not to sweat
the small stuff as much as you normally do. See the broader perspective
on life, so that the smaller inconveniences don’t stress you out quite as
easily.
CAREER
You may witness a lot of changes and may have to make a lot of important
decisions this year which will affect your career drastically. Thus, be calm
and wise while doing so, be it a business or a job. You will see greater
cooperation between you and your superior(s) this year. This will certainly
work to your benefit, as putting yourself front and centre in the bosses
eyes will certainly put you in the limelight. You will start this year with a
solid foundation where career is concerned and with unbelievably strong
good fortune headed your way.

Snake巳
RELATIONSHIPS
The year looks to be a rather average period for love and other relationships
to flourish. You may have to put in constant attempts to make sure that the
core of the relationship flourishes and that there is no hardship involved
whatsoever. Certain negative aspects of your relationships may strike
a deep chord within you. This may make you feel helpless, miserable
or ill-tempered. This seems to be the best time to confess your love for
someone, as the time will serve you the best and benefit you in making
the right decisions, related to relationships.
HEALTH
Pay extra heed to your health this year. Good health is what will likely
take you where you want to go. A healthy and balanced diet will provide
many benefits into 2020 and beyond. Drink plenty of water and make
sure the food you indulge in does not have too much sugar and oil as
there is the likelihood of contracting a urinary tract infection. What we
eat and drink can affect our body’s ability to fight infections, as well
as how likely we are to develop health problems later in life, including
obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

12 ANIMALS OUTLOOK 2020 12 Animals Forecast 2020 | Horse 43
Horse 午
Year of The Horse
1930 1942
1954 1966
1978 1990
2002 2014
The Year of the Metal Rat may come across as challenging for the Horses due to the
presence of some unsavoury stars, but as you tackle each problem this year you will
find yourself becoming more resourceful, knowledgeable and stronger. Take this year
as a preparation stage for you to become better before you could take on bigger things
and achieve greater success in the future.
While you may feel overwhelmed by the sudden changes you will experience this year,
you could find some solace in the presence of the Monthly Emptiness Star (月空). This
Star has the ability to dissolve negative situations, and also help you with fulfilling
your wishes and goals. The only thing you have to be mindful is to remain realistic
when it comes to goal setting. Be flexible; if you are too fixated on your own ways and
perceptions, you may not even notice the star’s positive effects in your life.
Being flexible will also be helpful in dealing with changes this year, signified by
the presence of the inauspicious Year Breaker Star (歲破). This Star may make you
uncomfortable as it comes in the form of unexpected changes. Therefore, it would be
advisable for you to be prepared to go with the flow. By embracing change, this star
would be no issue for you.

Besides, you should also avoid travelling overseas this year as much as possible, as
there is a high possibility for you to encounter natural calamity due to the presence of
the Calamity Sha Star (災煞). What this means is you may end up being at the wrong
place at the wrong time. If you have to travel overseas, make sure you check the
weather forecast prior to travelling. It would be wise to buy a travel insurance as well.
In addition, the presence of the Obstacle Star (闌干) means you will have to work extra
hard this year to achieve your goals. Keep in mind that all of the hard work actually
leads to satisfaction when results are accomplished. No matter how many obstacles
you have to overcome this year, remember that nothing is forever, and this too shall
pass. As long as you focus on the destination, you will get there no matter how long
it takes.
This year, while you work towards your goal, be mindful of the effect of the Sky Cry
Star (天哭). It is capable of influencing your emotions and make you extra sensitive. If
tears suddenly roll down your cheeks due to trivial matters, or you suddenly cry for no
reason at all, you know that the heightened sensitivity that you feel in response to your
surroundings is due to this star’s existence this year. By acknowledging this, you may
be able to have a greater mastery over your own emotions.
If you feel like your hands are simply itching to spend some money the Greater Consumer
Star (大耗) that’s coming into your life this year is the likely culprit. It represents huge
expenses that have a long-term impact. Take note that spending money is not necessarily
a bad thing. As they say, you have to spend money to make money. If you decide to
invest in your own personal development, investments or marketing, the effect of this
star could be a boon instead.
For the Horses, this is a year of getting prepared for bigger things. Remember that there
is more to life than making sure you get everything you want. Shift your focus onto
helping others and making them happy, and see life unfolding with more meaningful
moments that infuses you with joy.

Horse 午
WEALTH
Your wealth luck depends on how much you are willing to work for it.
The moment you go the extra mile in pursuing wealth, you will see it
flourishing in the right direction. What this means is that your wealth luck
this year can be achieved through action. Instead of waiting passively for
wealth to come to you, take the initiative and you will likely get what you
want in the end.
CAREER
While you may have to deal with a lot of stress and negativity in your
career, it is important to maintain a work-life balance this year. Focus
on what you can do; let go of those that you can’t control. Even if you
take the blame for things you are not responsible for, remember that this
is temporary. Don’t let it affect how you perform your current and next
tasks.

Horse 午
RELATIONSHIPS
A weak Peach Blossom luck means your love life will not be the highlight
of this year. However, regardless of your circumstances, your love life has
higher chances of becoming better. Issues that you may be facing with
your partner will see chances to be solved. Keep an open mind and try to
understand things from the point of view of your partner.
HEALTH
Your health luck is not looking strong in 2020. If there’s anything amiss, it
is best to seek doctor’s consultation and treatments early. Go for medical
check-ups regularly, maintain a balanced diet and ensure you have
enough rest. It would do you well to start exercising regularly if you
haven’t been doing much exercising. This will keep your body and mind
alert to cope with all the changes in the coming year.

12 ANIMALS OUTLOOK 2020 12 Animals Forecast 2020 | Goat 47
Goat 未
Year of The Goat
1931 1943
1955 1967
1979 1991
2003 2015
The transition into the Year of the Metal Rat will come as a pleasant experience especially
for the Goats. The presence of highly auspicious stars not only will bless you with strong
wealth luck this year, but also good luck in general when it comes to solving problems
or overcoming challenges. There is almost nothing to worry about; the only thing that
stands between you and success if yourself.
The Goats would be thrilled to know that the Nobleman Star (貴人) is on their side this
round. This is a star of noble assistance both at times of need and times of abundance.
Expect promotions, extra income, strong relationships and basically, overall success
this year due to this star’s strong, gleaming presence. Remember to be grateful for any
help you receive.
Your wealth luck also receives a boost during this new year due to the appearance of
the Jade Hall Star (玉堂). Its presence favours asset acquisition and as it brings along
with it a superior type of wealth luck, your overall value is likely to increase this year.
Combined with the Nobleman Star, it is likely that you receive useful tips from others
that help you profit greatly from investments.
Furthermore, you have the Earth Relief Star (地解) as well to enhance your wealth luck.
This star is associated with property, investment and land. Another positive effects this
star brings is an extra edge on problem solving. Together with the presence of the
Dragon Virtue Star(龍德), you will be able to rectify any problems that may occur as
assistance will arrive swiftly.

With all these positive stars in line, it is no surprise that you would feel generally happy
and upbeat this year, which is enhanced by the presence of the Emperor Star (紫微). Its
presence also brings a lot of opportunities and benefits in all areas of your life.
With all the good luck flowing into your life this year, it’s not exactly picture perfect.
In fact, you may also have to heighten your sense of awareness in order to optimise
your performance. Don’t be complacent as there are certain negative stars that comes
along with the good – The Dark Sky Star, the Brutal Defeat Star and the Six Harm Star.
Foreboding as their names are, it’s nothing you can’t handle.
While the Dark Sky Star (天厄) can aggravate negative situations and may cause minor
accidents for you, there is a high possibility for you to stay safe, as the Emperor Star
is around to mitigate the negative impact. Practicing sensible personal safety also does
help in preventing any unfavourable outcomes.
The presence of the Brutal Defeat Star (暴敗) may derail whatever you have planned.
You may end up going through unexpected twists and turns. The presence of the Six
Harm Star (六害) may bring you down as it may cause you to suddenly feel lonely or
isolated. If you are aware of this however, you can turn it around. Things may not go
as planned, but you can always improvise. We all feel lonely sometimes, but our loved
ones are just one phone call away.
There is also the presence of the inauspicious Year Sha Star (歲煞), which brings jealous
individuals into your life. With all the good things you have going on in your life this
year, there will always be haters who want to bring you down. Bear in mind that this
has nothing to do with you personally. In all likelihood, they are the ones who are
insecure with their own failures.
All in all, the Year of the Metal Rat is an excellent year for the Goat. Remain positive
and focus on the bright side. This way, none of the effects of the inauspicious stars
would be able to reach you and all the positive ones are yours to benefit from. If you
make full use of everything that is given to you, both good and bad, you will find
yourself improved and overall a better person by the end of this new year.

Goat 未
WEALTH
Your wealth luck is looking strong this year as considerable amount of
abundance surrounds you. While you are able to profit from investments,
it is best to proceed with any money-related matters with caution, as
there is a slight chance of suffering a minor financial loss. Though fret
not, as with careful financial planning, you will be able to overcome any
difficulties with ease.
CAREER
If you have thought about changing career this year, it is best to stay put
as your career luck is moderate during this time. It is crucial for you to
build a strong foundation during the first half of the year through hard
work and determination before thinking about embarking on new plans.
Your hard work will likely bring you rewards during the later part of the
year.

Goat 未
RELATIONSHIPS
With improved Peach Blossom luck this year, those of you who are single
may consider confessing or taking initiative to approach the person
you are attracted to – there is a great chance that he or she will share
mutual attraction with you. For those who are in a committed relationship
can consider getting married this year as well, as the energies favour
marriages and happy occasions.
HEALTH
The younger Goats have nothing to be concern about in regards to health
matters. However, the older generation may need to pay more attention
to their health, especially the digestive system. Be mindful of where and
what you decide to consume. Make sure food is clean prior to cooking.
Maintain a balanced diet and you should be able to go through the year
healthily.

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Monkey 申
Year of The Monkey
1932 1944
1956 1968
1980 1992
2004 2016
OVERALL FORECAST FOR THE YEAR 2020
There may be times when you feel like the entire world is against you, but always keep
in mind that nothing is forever and everything you experience now is but temporary.
Take this coming year as a stepping stone towards greater things. This year, your skills
will be honed; your talents will be polished; your tenacity will be enhanced, so that you
will be ready to reap greater success in the future. This is a great year to learn and
grow through the many challenges that may come your way.
Although there are several inconvenient stars lining up in 2020, you should be able
to handle all of them easily with your brilliance and perseverance. Two of these may
bring some misunderstanding, malicious gossip and rumour, hence you need to be
careful who you trust your personal information with this year. The first one being the
Back Poking (指背) means you have to be cautious with sensitive information at your
workplace and on social media. Avoid getting involved in gossips as your reputation
will come out intact.
The second one, the Sky Warrior Star (天雄), denotes miscommunication and some
challenges in relaying your information across to another person. Bear in mind that
communication comes in 4 parts; what you mean to say, what you actually say, what is
heard and what is understood. When you understand this process, it would be easier
for you to communicate with clarity to others and prevent misunderstandings.

The presence of the Great Sha (大煞) increases the risk of your reputation being tarnished
this year. With this star, you need to keep yourself in check and refrain from being
reckless and impatient, especially when it comes to how you communicate with people
at work. It is advisable to uphold integrity at all times – leave no room for anyone to
accuse you of misconduct. Be respectful to anyone including your subordinates and
your superiors; play your cards right and no harm will be in your way.
Besides paying attention to what you talk about, be mindful of your physical well-
being. The presence of the White Tiger (白虎) and the Flying Chaste (飛廉) this year
poses risks of bodily harm and accidents. Stay alert of your surroundings and try not to
intentionally go to high risk places. Do not drive when you are tired and definitely do
not drink and drive. Risky activities such as bungee jumping, surfing, sky diving, and
other extreme adventures should also be put on hold until another time.
Life has its ups and downs. It’s perfectly normal. Trying to find the source of your
unhappiness will only bring you even more unhappiness. There isn’t a single event
in person’s life, good or bad, that isn’t placed there for a reason. Challenges and
difficulties are there for us to confront and for us to grow. The year might see a little
more upheaval, but remember Monkeys are patient and optimistically resilient. You
might not be able to change the direction of the wind, but you can certainly adjust your
sails to get to where you need to go.

Monkey 申
WEALTH
Although the flow of wealth luck you have the potential of receiving this
year is on a medium scale, you could still accumulate more than that if
you put in more effort. There are chances for you to meet helpful people
who will assist with financial matters. With their assistance, your wealth
luck could be enhanced. Remember to acknowledge and appreciate their
help, and be more generous towards the less fortunate.
CAREER
You will find plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your talents
at work this year, which will open up a lot of doors towards success.
However, this may also make you a victim to jealousy and backstabbing.
If you experience this, you should be mindful who you trust and what
information you share with others. Do your best to avoid miscommunication
and no blame shall fall on you.

Monkey 申
RELATIONSHIPS
This is a good year to take your relationship to the next level. For those
of you in a committed relationship, it’s a good time to get married as you
will be able to enjoy a blissful marriage. On the other hand, those of you
who are single should focus on improving themselves instead of trying to
rush into any relationships too soon. Take the time to get to know each
other better before you take the plunge into a relationship.
HEALTH
Your health luck is weak this year, so there may be more visits to the
doctor than usual. However, you should not be overly concerned as there
is no major illnesses or anything out of the ordinary. Pay attention to what
you consume as this may be the cause of your health issues this year.
Other than that, make sure you get enough sleep and hydration besides
exercising regularly.

12 ANIMALS OUTLOOK 2020 12 Animals Forecast 2020 | Rooster 55
Rooster酉
Year of The Rooster
1933 1945
1957 1969
1981 1993
2005 2017
After an eventful 2019, the Roosters will be happy to find four auspicious stars welcoming
them in 2020, aiding them to experience a smooth and fulfilling year. This year foresees
that you will be activating good memories, building long term relationships, progressing
professionally and basically, achieving overall happiness. As you find happiness and
fulfilment, this is also the excellent year to help others grow and become better persons.
The Sky Happiness Star (天喜) is in your court this time around, bringing you reasons
to celebrate. The star is strongly associated with happy occasions and is also a positive
Peach Blossom Star. Therefore, get ready to be invited to gatherings such as weddings
and graduation ceremonies this year. You would also likely enjoy yourself greatly in
these social activities.
Those of you who are single should consider reaching out and connecting to others
to improve your chances of finding someone special. This is a year where long-term
relationships are forged. If you are considering tying the knot, this is the year to do so.
Professionally, if you need important connections to get your projects done, this year
may also be a good year for you to do that.
Your career will also receive a boost from the Prosperity Star (福星). It will enhance
your ability for professional progress which is connected to promotion and salary
increment. If you work hard, people will recognise your effort and you will be rewarded

for your good work. What’s important is to keep up your good work – don’t slack off
even when you are at the top.
The good tidings this year is further amplified through the Fortune Virtue Star (福德),
a star known for prosperity. Its presence denotes good food, fun gatherings and a
chance to explore the world. Perhaps it would be a good idea to plan family activities
for some quality time together. It would be good to travel this year as you will most
likely benefit from the journey.
If there have been some disagreements with your partner in the past, the presence of
the Heavenly Virtue Star (天德) will help you patch things up. This star is able to remove
obstacles in the form of assistance from friends, family members and colleagues. if you
wish to be in full alignment with it, it is best to show your desire for improvement.
Although there is presence of inauspicious stars, but their influences will not be anything
major. The Salty Pool Star (咸池) may enhance your attractiveness this year and boost
your chances in pursuing romance, but for those in a committed relationship, they have
to be careful not to give in to temptations. Be grateful for your partner and focus on the
reasons you are together in the first place.
In addition, you may also need to beware of various types of disputes and slander
brought in through the Annual Sha Star (年煞) and the Curled Tongue Star (卷舌).
Watch your words and actions in the public. Keep your temper in check. Even though
you may not do anything wrong, some people may still talk about you regardless so
don’t give them too much attention.
Remember, you have the power to change situations in your life. If the story of your
life still does not make you feel happy, go ahead and rewrite it. After all, you are the
master of your destiny. Stars won’t be able to get in your way if you have a strong
desire to overcome obstacles.

Rooster 酉
WEALTH
Your wealth luck is average this year, but that does not mean you cannot
earn more than just average. All you need is determination and consistent
action to gain more wealth. Also, keep your goals realistic. Try shooting
for the moon and you’ll most possibly end up getting disappointed. Seek
advice from experts when it comes to investments; there is a chance for
financial growth from long-term investments.
CAREER
There will be opportunities for career development that comes with some
wealth gain this year, as long as you have been consistently delivering
quality work. As you achieve success, remember to share it with your
team. It is important to maintain positive relationship with your co-workers
at this time in order to retain your power and influence. Make sure you
listen to what others have to say; you may find gems to improve yourself
and your work.

Rooster 酉
RELATIONSHIPS
Singles will likely meet the right person this year, thanks to improved
Peach Blossom luck. However, you won’t meet anyone if you stay at home
and do nothing. It is important to get out there and start making new
friends. Alternatively, you may try to make use of apps to expand your
social circle. Either way, by getting to know more people, you could
increase your chances of meeting the right one.
HEALTH
This year is the best time for you to make health your top priority. Maintain
a balanced diet and be mindful of your eating habits. Live a more active
lifestyle such as start hiking during the weekends and jogging every
evening. This will help to boost your immunity against diseases. When
you are in your top form, you will be able to achieve your professional
and relationship goals more effortlessly.

12 ANIMALS OUTLOOK 2020 12 Animals Forecast 2020 | Dog 59
Dog 戌
Year of The Dog
1934 1946
1958 1970
1982 1994
2006 2018
While it is impossible to steer completely clear of troubles, you have just the right Star
on your side to find solutions to challenges much more easily. The first step in moving
beyond those tribulations is to remain positive. When you reverberate positivity – the
quality of your thoughts and feelings improve.
Blessed with two highly auspicious stars this coming new year, you would most likely
find yourself taking the center stage as the stars’ strength propel your forward. Although
there are minor setbacks due to the presence of inauspicious stars, you should focus on
the good things and remain positive in order to maintain your good luck.
One of the good things that you can expect this year is the opportunity to become
famous, as the Eight Seats Star (八座) is present. This is a star of fame and also noble
support. When it’s on your side, you will garner a lot of attention. Make the most out
of this by showcasing your talents and skills whenever possible. Artists and performers
may make use of the social media to promote themselves as there is a great chance of
becoming famous overnight.
On top of that, you have the aid of the auspicious Relief Star (解神) this year, ensuring
you get through any hurdles and problems swiftly. In order to grow, you have to go
through challenges, and the Relief Star is here to bless you with noble assistance when
you need it. Whatever life throws at you this year; the right person will come to help
you out of life’s predicaments.

Some of the challenges that you will likely find during this new year would be related
to miscommunication. This is because of the presence of the Leopard Tail (豹尾), which
may make others feel offended by what you say. Perhaps it’s not even your fault as
they might interpret what you say. Regardless, be clear when you communicate and
apologise if you caused unintentional offence.
Another problem that you may have to take note this year is related to your own well-
being. There’s a chance of physical injuries due to the presence of the Blood Knife Star
(血刃) and the Instability Star (浮沉), you are also vulnerable to emotional turbulences
as the Lonesome Star (寡宿) comes into play as well.
With the presence of the Blood Knife Star and the Instability Star, you will be prone to
injuries and accidents particularly during physical activities. What’s more, the Funeral
Guest Star (吊客) is also here, which could bring negative impact to your health. Hence
it is better for you to be extra careful with your own safety. Avoid driving when you
are tired; make sure your car is in top form before driving long distance. It is always
better to be safe than sorry.
You may also want to take care of your emotional well-being as the Lonesome Star
brings you the feeling of being lonely and unwanted, as the name denotes. You may
feel like you are on your own at times, but remember that most of the time this does not
reflect the reality. Focus on what have gone right instead of crying over spilled milk.
If you feel overwhelmed, know that it’s okay to find someone to talk things through.
Anytime you reach out, there will be someone to help you out. Whenever necessary,
seek professional help. Taking care of your emotional well-being is as important as
your physical health.

Dog 戌
WEALTH
This year, your wealth outlook is not the most promising sector to look
forward to. There is the likelihood of constant monetary losses, but if you
have a solid financial backup plan, it won’t be anything damning. Avoid
high-risk investments this year and stick to safe and proven methods.
It’s best to save up your money for rainy days instead of splurging on
unnecessary things.
CAREER
While risks of backstabbing at your workplace are high, you would be
glad to know that you also have the support of influential people in the
company. Keep a low profile and steer clear of office politics as much
as you can. But if you are inevitably involved, make sure you stand by
those who genuinely vouch for you. Express gratitude to these people
and continue to strive for quality at work. Sincerity plays a major role in
shifting your luck into a more pleasant one.

Dog 戌
RELATIONSHIPS
If you are single, this year you shouldn’t rush into a relationship and
deliberate your situation beforehand. Weak Peach Blossom Luck this
year means you are advised to focus more on improving yourself before
establishing a relationship. Those of you in a committed relationship may
also want to take some time to review your relationship before tying the
knots.
HEALTH
There shouldn’t be anything to worry about when it comes to health this
year. Even if you fall sick, you will be lucky enough to find the right doctor
and get the right treatment before the situation deteriorates. In addition,
it’s best to avoid participating in extreme activities. Make sure you adhere
to all safety measures if you are participating in one to prevent getting
minor injury this year.

12 ANIMALS OUTLOOK 2020 12 Animals Forecast 2020 | Boar 63
Boar 亥
Year of The Boar
1935 1947
1959 1971
1983 1995
2007 2019
2020 will be a great year for you in terms of wealth and learning, thanks to the presence
of a good star that would boost your monetary gain through carefully researched
investments. This year can be a fantastic year depends on the actions you choose to
take and your state of mind. Remain positive and focus on the good things that happen
for you. This way, you will be immune towards negativity.
Blessed with the Intelligence Star (文昌) on your side this year, your ability to understand
complex information will be enhanced, giving you an edge over everyone else. This
star can aid you to learn critical concepts and find solutions to garner more wealth.
By enhancing your ability to learn relevant knowledge, this star helps you to achieve
better business skill. This star will also serve you with the ability to solve problems and
improve your leadership skill.
On the other hand, there are a few inauspicious stars that you may want to take note
of this year. One of these is the Death God Star (亡神), which could affect you to be
more temperamental than usual. If you find yourself getting worked up over trivial
matters, take a deep breath and reassess the situation. Focus on the solution and not
the problem. With mastery over your emotions, this star’s effect would be mitigated.
Apart from putting you at risk of causing offence, outbreaks of arguments, this star is
also considered a forgetful star that has the ability to cause you to overlook details,

dates and information. Refrain from trying to memorise every data that you come
across and instead, make an effort to record them by using modern technology as an
aid.
In addition, the presence of the Surpassing Path Star (陌越) denotes the tendency to be
anxious or agitated this year. Be mindful of your emotions and learn to look at things
objectively. When you find yourself entangled in emotions, try meditating or talking
with people who are able to help. The more you try to bury these emotions, the more
you would be haunted by them. Find long term solutions to your mental and emotional
anguish; your future self will thank you for it.
Besides taking care of your emotional health, you may also want to pay more attention
to your physical health this year, as the Sickness Charm Star (病符) denotes a strong
possibility for you to fall ill. However, if you regularly go for health check-ups and
follow a healthy lifestyle, your health results will surpass your expectations in a positive
way.
Another star that you want to take note of is the Swallow Trap Star (吞陷). It indicates
a negative impact on your finances. If someone approaches you with a proposal to
borrow your money or nudge you to make a major investment, it is advisable to make
proper research before committing. This include renting your properties to others; make
sure you do a background check whenever possible and it is recommended to meet the
potential tenant in person beforehand. Minimise the risk of renting to people who are
late with payment or worse – refuse to pay.
This year, remember that life is sometimes enjoyed by taking baby steps. A common
problem most people have is that their primary aim in life is to get to places fast, be
it a physical location or mental goal. Sometimes looking at a situation through a big
picture focus can get overwhelming. Remember to slow down just for a few minutes. It
becomes easier to think things through clearly again and easier to find the optimistic
and constructive perspective.

Boar 亥
WEALTH
There is great potential for you to accumulate an abundance of wealth
this year. Unexpected wealth opportunities will open doors for you to
multiple streams of income. Although the monetary increase is moderate,
it would be enough to propel you forward and offer more stability to your
life. In addition, it’s best to refrain from gambling or getting involved in
high risk investments to prevent financial losses.
CAREER
On the career front, you will be happy to know that chances to be
promoted is high this year. Although the increment that comes with this
promotion is on a medium scale, you would receive a lot of needed
assistance along the way. Your reputation at work will improve and people
have great confidence in your capabilities. This gives you opportunities to
be in charge of important projects.

Boar 亥
RELATIONSHIPS
The Peach Blossom luck is in your favour this year, so if you are single, this
is a good year to meet someone you like and fall in love with. However,
make sure you get to know him or her better before you fall head over
heels. For those in a committed relationship, this year is a good time to
focus on your relationship and try to refrain from any temptations.
HEALTH
This is an excellent year to start living more healthily. Start exercising
regularly, watch what you eat, and make sure you get sufficient rest.
Although there is high potential for you to get cardiovascular and
ophthalmic diseases as well as experience problems with high blood
pressure, you can reduce that possibility if you visit a doctor on a regular
basis for check-ups and health advice.


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