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Dog in the Year of the Rat
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
1910 |
Feb 10 1910- Jan 29 1911 |
1970 |
Feb 6 1970- Jan 26 1971 |
There are lucky stars in the Dog's path in the year of the Rat, washing away the bad luck from the year of the Pig. Though there are some bad stars despite the change to good luck this year, there is more good than bad. What is good about the Dog this year, is that he/she does not necessarily have to actively seek out opportunity and people for help, as it may come just naturally. Good luck is more apparent in work and money. Money, be it through occupational means or on the side through investing, will be smooth and amongst competition, there will be financial luck. The work and effort put into career can yield returns greater than what was anticipated. The luck in meeting helpful people will also be not bad. The Dog's mood will also be improved over the previous years. However, things are seldom perfect in this world. With things going well for the Dog, he/she must not be arrogant, as that will attract jealousy and gossip, which can unexpectedly cause problems and disruptions. This is what is called disaster embedded in the prosperity in destiny and fortune telling. Therefore, it is important for the Dog to be modest and low profile as to avoid the loss of luck by the gossip and sabotage of jealous people.
Regardless of finance or career, there will be new changes, so the Dog must be bold enough to make those changes, in order to break new ground and received new benefits. If the Dog can go to a different location or environment and meet different people, or even learning in a different field, it can yield good results. The beginning may be more difficult with the adjustments to a new environment, situations, and new people, but as long as the Dog is a meticulous learner, works hard at the job, and overcomes failures, he/she can find success and a good future. The Dog will need to anticipate the gossip and backstabbing and will need to deal with these wisely and to gain good working relationships with colleagues to overcome these problems. The Dog will also need to be careful of not becoming the gossiper when gossiped on.
Though financial luck is not weak this year, the Dog will need to put in effort to have returns. With the financial gains, the Dog will need to share the wealth with others, rather than keeping it all to him/herself. Being a scrooge and keeping the money too tight can lead to the loss of friends. It is important to maintain good interpersonal relationships because the Dog must rely on friends and colleagues in order to earn money. If the Dog is not careful, he/she may gain an enemy who will dispute over money. Because it is instinctive to be always looking out for number one, the Dog may find that formerly close friends can turn enemies over financial disputes over small amounts of money; therefore, it may be wise for the Dog to have written agreements to avoid disputes of verbal discrepancies in the future.
The biggest problem for the Dog this year is the overwhelming amount of gossip. What should have been a very lucky year, will be unsettling because the gossip will not allow the Dog to fully concentrate on work. The Dog may feel that luck is good, downplays the potential damage of gossip, and if he/she keeps to him/herself and does nothing to intervene or rectify the gossip early, then small problems become big problems and may even bring about legal problems; the end result may be disastrous. In dealing with gossip, the Dog needs to have a soft exterior, but a hard interior; of course, the Dog needs to uphold his/her pride, but at the same time, not push people to a corner and therefore will need tact and diplomacy. The key is to deal with the gossip in a harmonious manner.
In dealing with matters, the Dog must not be greedy or impulsive and rather, should be meticulous and bold, working from small to big. If the Dog takes initiative to change and create new innovations, it will be better than working for and making money for other people. Industries which will be good for the Dog include importing/exporting, tourism, acting, jewellery, fashion, and banking. If the Dog avoids greed and the temptations to walk into gray areas like under the table illegal dealings, then there should be good results. The Dog needs to take more personal responsibilities rather than relying on others, as there is a risk of employees making major errors, especially in paperwork and contracts. If the Dog focuses and works hard, there can be good results. It may also be suitable for the Dog to earn money elsewhere; again, however, the Dog must be very careful of spoken words and actions, as it will attract gossip and possibly physical injury and legal problems.
Relationships for the Dog will hold many truths and falsities, making it difficult to distinguish the good from the bad. There will be many illusions, gossip, and disagreements that can sour the relationship. Though there may be romantic opportunities, but it will not be a stable year for relationships; these will come and easily flow away like water. There can easily be a third person entering the relationship. In addition, because of school or work, those who are separated by physical distance and as a result, do not spend much time together will be at risk for a failing relationship. The Dog will need to be careful about who they meet as they may unknowingly become the third person in someone else's relationship. The male Dog is at risk of disaster resulting from women and relationship; he needs to take the time to understand the person and not be mesmerized or blinded by love, or else he may lose both money and the person. The married Dog should try to avoid arguing over petty things or over money and rather to improve open communication, understanding and compromise; otherwise, the unstable marriage can be open to gossip and extramarital affairs. Furthermore, the Dog needs to take caution that the depressed mood and lack of marital satisfaction may lead him/her to seek out love outside of marriage and in doing so, may lead to the disaster of not only losing both people, but also suffer financial loss.
The major caution in health this year is the risk physical injury, especially traffic accidents. To reduce this risk of physical injury, the Dog may consider donating blood or removing moles or sunspots. As there may be gastrointestinal issues, the Dog needs to take more care in what he/she eats or drinks. The female Dog needs to be aware of gynecological problems. The male Dog needs to be aware of traffic accidents, as well as physical injury from dangerous sports and activities. Regardless of male or female, the Dog needs to be careful of slipping and falling, causing back, hip and leg injuries. The elderly Dog should avoid attending both celebrations like weddings, as well as visiting the sick in the hospital or attending funerals, as this will cause bad luck, increasing the risk of physical injury this year.?
Zodiac signs to associate with: Rabbit, Tiger, Horse and Ox
Zodiac signs to avoid: Dragon, Rooster, Monkey and Rat
Lucky colours: purple, red, pink and brown
Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8 and 9
Unlucky numbers: 1, 3, 4 and 7
Lucky gemstones: green rutilated quartz and gold rutilated quartz
Feng shui placement: On the southwest corner of the home or office, place a picture of mountains and water and beneath it, place eight ceramic figures or alternatively place eight stone carved horses, to increase fortune and prosperity and to reduce gossip.
