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Rat in the Year of the Tiger
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
Lunar Calendar |
Solar Calendar |
1912 |
Feb 18 1912 - Feb 5 1913 |
1972 |
Feb 15 1972-Feb 2 1973 |
With some unlucky stars in position in the year of the Tiger, this is a year of obstacles for those born in the year of the Rat. This is year with a lot of hardships and few returns. There will be a lot of gossip for the Rat, and when problems emerge, no one will offer to help, creating an atmosphere of being alone in this world. Even the people at the sidelines, your close friends, family and relatives will give a lot of opinions and suggestions, as well as create problems. On the surface, they may seem caring and offer good suggestions, but behind it is mal intent and unproductive to your problems. When failure comes, they may use this opportunity to further their own endeavors at your expense. Therefore, this is a year where the Rat must take matters into his own hands and do everything himself, being cautious and treating each steps as if he was treading on ice. Without absolute confidence and ability, risks should not be taken. Remember, if you don’t do, there won’t be mistakes and this something the Rat should keep in mind this year. With things that are already set, like work, take it and carry it forward, keep working hard and don’t give up. Take the attitude of aiming for success and not settling for failure and there may even be good returns. The gossip of other should be ignored. Be cautious of trying to do a good deed, turning bad. Keep your plans to yourself, as revealing them prematurely to others can lead to failure. Don’t forget to be understanding and forgiving to others. When good comes, don’t neglect to share these successes give credit to friends, family and colleagues, as this can one day bring you bigger benefits. Remember, the world’s wealth and benefits cannot be yours alone and must be shared. Having bad intentions in your actions only leads to the suffering of people around you leaving and it will be too late to regret when that time comes.
This is a year suitable for the Rat to work abroad, using his own talents and creativity, trying a new job and perhaps, the Rat may maintain a status of no loss and even encounter someone who can help by allowing you to fulfill your potential. Particular good areas include self-employment, or those careers involving communication, creativity, and human relations. Those who remain static and maintain status quo will eventually be outdated and left behind by a society that continually progresses forward. What this means is that this year, you must concentrate and work hard. Because there is a lot of gossip for the Rat this year, it is not suitable to have a business partnership. Bearing this in mind, I must re-iterate why self-employment is a more ideal situation, as after the work is done and the business is set up and stable, you will easily be discarded because you no longer will be of any use for your partner. Do not be impulsive and greedy this year and start small. Take initiative to be innovative and start new things is better than working for others. If the Rat is willing to work hard, improve his worth and use his creativity and talents to be innovative, there may be good returns after autumn. Good areas for the Rat are those related to metal and water elements, including jewelry, hardware, advertising, automobiles, and beauty related industries. Initially, there will be a lot of obstacles and competition, but if you are not afraid of failure and do the right thing, you should be able to find an outlet in your struggles.
There will be a lot of expenses this year. Remember not to cooperate with others for investment, as you risk losing money and friendship. Do not have high hopes for gambling, stocks and investments this year as greed will create poverty. There are a lot of illusions this year in terms of finances and a lot of changes. Be cautious of money management as there will be a lot of unforeseen expenses. Don’t easily be swayed by others to invest your money. Expenses may also arise from your home due to renovations. The point being is not spend relentlessly and to learn to save money. Also, don’t easily trust others this year. Once money is lost and reputation is lost, friendship is also lost and oftentimes those who claim to help you are friends and relatives.
The area of Relationships is not good for the Rat this year, with many obstacles and changes. Those who are in relationships will often go back and forth and in the end not go anywhere. For those who are single, there are opportunities, but they do no where. Those who are single need to be careful who they meet and realize that it takes time to understand a person before a relationship can develop, or else trouble can ensue. Those who are married need to be tolerant and understanding of each other. Don’t let petty things and financial matters lead to argument. Households that have a lot of argument have bad luck. And do not let bad mood and disgruntled family life be an excuse to be impulsive and cheat, as this can lead to a broken family and loss of reputation.
Because there are unlucky stars in the path of the Rat this year, health is not very good. There will easily be accidents, so be careful when driving. Be careful of head injuries. Take caution in what is ingested and to not eat or drink excessively. Excessive dieting is also not desirable as there tends to be more gastrointestinal problems this year. Drink more water and be careful of problems of the kidneys and the genitourinary system. Take caution in sexual practices and as there is a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections. This is not a good year to attend funerals and to visit the sick in the hospital.
The young Rat should not blindly pursue material goods and worldly pleasures by sacrificing education as long term outcomes maybe be regrettable. Because education luck is low this year, if the Rat does not study hard and concentrate and only rely on luck to get by, grades will surely drop. The young Rat needs to be careful of who he makes friends with, as the consequences may be irreversible. Caution must also be made in gossip and disagreements as it may lead to injury.
Zodiac signs to associate with: Monkey, Ox, Goat and Dragon
Zodiac signs to avoid: Dog, Rabbit, Tiger and Horse
Lucky colours: gold, silver, blue, and white
Unlucky colours: red, brown, yellow, purple, and green
Lucky numbers: 1, 6, and 7
Unlucky numbers: 3, 4, 5, and 9
Lucky gemstones: Amber and Tiger’s Eye to improve luck with people and health
Feng shui placement: On the northwestern wall of your home and office, place a picture showing many people involved in busy activity and directly beneath it, place a small water fountain to improve flow, financial luck and luck with people.
