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Lunar New Year of The Pig 2019 Special Section


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Lunar New Year of Pig Year that the Pig is Born Pig is the twelfth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac sign. The Years of the Pig include 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043... Personality traits of the Pig Compared to the dog person, understanding what others think is not in the realm of the pig person. They are contented to eat, sleep and having a good time. They are no calculative, scheming has an attractive personality. Pigs are regarded as symbols of affluence and wealth and people must take advantage of this. Being honest and frank is one of the characteristics of the pig people. However, they are stubborn, very dependent and hasty in decision-making. They may appear unsociable but until they become your friends, you’ll appreciate their positive side. People must understand people born under the pig sign in order to

appreciate them better and cast them in a better light. Compatible zodiac signs with Pig: Tiger, Goat, Rabbit Those born in the Year of the Pig will find that 2018 will be one of the most pleasant or happiest. If you are generally a happy person, you’ll meet more opportunities to build meaningful relationships. Love & Relationships For those who are single, you might find someone this year interesting enough to build a long-term relationship with. Those who are already in a relationship may find an opportunity to tie the knot this year or move up a level in your relationship with each other. If you’re already married, this may be a good year for you to have a kid. However, those born in the Year of the Pig may also face situations where there may be too many people to fall in love with, or that you

may already be with someone else, but you might find another person a little bit more interesting. All you need to do is to understand there are boundaries between how intimate you get with people. Help others & Shine in 2019 You will also become helpful to other people as they may come to you for assistance, advice or help. This will put you in a position of authority, respect and power to serve others. If you take on this role, you will shine this year, and also continue to be respected in 2019, 2020 and so on. Good tidings and good events might happen for you. Because of the Heavenly Blessing star, life will happen for you, not against you. ...But Others May Not Help You There will also be some negative stars, but with no major impact this year.

You might feel that no one is there to help you although you are doing your best to help people this year. But remember to be generous and by doing so, you’ll build great friendship and fulfilment by serving people. Don’t Plan Far Ahead If you are someone who plans ahead, a lot of the planning won’t work. Try not to plan 10 or 20 steps ahead. Just proceed with the next couple of steps you deem is right. This is one of those years when you don’t need to plan too far ahead. It’s OK to Say No Some of your friends may take advantage of you or you might lose some money, especially huge deals, so be careful of small details in contracts. If someone doesn’t deserve your help, say no to them and move on to somebody else worth your time.


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Interesting Things to Know About the Lunar New Year Many of the traditions and superstitions associated with Lunar New Year date back for centuries. The Lunar New Year is taken seriously by a lot of people throughout the world. The 12-year Chinese zodiac determines which dates and years are auspicious or unlucky; many large corporations still reference it before making important decisions! You don’t necessarily need to base your life choices on the zodiac, but reading about your animal sign and how it corresponds with the upcoming lunar new year is fun. Lunar New Year Is About New Potential Nearly all of the traditions and superstitions observed during Lunar New Year serve one purpose: to usher in as much good fortune and prosperity in the new year as possible. Clutter is removed, old debts are forgiven, and things are arranged in a way to receive as much incoming luck as can be grabbed.  People who follow tradition don’t sweep during Lunar New Year for fear that they will sweep away incoming luck. The same applies to cutting and severing; hair, plants, and even noodles shouldn’t be cut during the festival.

 The Date for Lunar New Year Isn’t Fixed The date for Lunar New Year varies from year to year because it is based on the lunisolar calendar. Although dates differ, the holiday always falls sometime in January or February. The Holiday Is Actually 15 Days Long The whole Chinese New Year holiday actually lasts fifteen days.There will be celebrations and events going on over the duration of the whole holiday. The number of days declared as public holidays when businesses are closed varies country by country. The final day of the 15-day festival is known as the Lantern Festival. The First Day Is the Most Important Somewhat predictably, the most important days of Lunar New Year are Lunar New Year’s Eve and the first day of Lunar New Year. The latter is traditionally the day for the Chinese New Year parade in Hong Kong. People in Hong Kong will take two or three days off work, while on the mainland they take up to a week away from work. Lunar New Year Is the Biggest Holiday in the World It’s estimated that a sixth of the world’s

population celebrates Lunar New Year, including more than 1 billion Chinese citizens. In recent years, celebrations in New York, London, and other global cities have spread from the local Chinatowns to become mainstream events hosted by the cities. Lunar New Year even rivals Christmas as the world’s most celebrated event. Ironically, at the same time, Christmas is catching on more and more in Asia. The Largest Human Migration Happens Each Chinese New Year LunarNew Year causes the world’s largest human migration as Chinese workers travel home to spend time with their families. The migration event, known as Chunyun, sets a new record each year as the Chinese population grows. Yes, Lunar New Year will most definitely affect your travels in Asia! In China, where much of the migration takes place, it’s been claimed that trains are so overcrowded people have to wear adult diapers for their 24-hour journeys home. Chinese New Year Causes a Record Number of Text Messages The world record for most text messages sent in a day is broken each year during Lunar New Year. The current record was 19 billion.

Even the practice of giving red envelopes (hong bao) with money inside has been digitized. People can send small gifts to friends, family, and employees digitally via China’s messaging apps. The Lunar Calendar Is Way Ahead of the Gregorian Per the Lunar calendar, Lunar New Year in 2019 begins the year 4716. The future seems to have arrived because year numbering was once based on the whim of emperors and when they decided a new era had begun. Lunar New Year Isn’t Just in China Lunar New Year isn’t only celebrated in China. In Vietnam, the Lunar New Year is called Tet. Singapore and some other Asian countries also celebrate the East Asian Lunar New Year, although January 1 and the Western New Year’s Eve is observed, too. Of course, Lunar New Year is celebrated in Chinatowns around the world. China Goes Big With Fireworks Always a country that likes to do things big and set records, China has often grabbed the record for the world’s largest organized fireworks display during Lunar New Year. The Philippines secured the current world record in 2016.


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10 foods to eat for the Lunar New Year Every Lunar New Year, families gather around for a massive meal that’s loaded with symbolic dishes. Each dish is said to bring luck and good fortune in the coming year. While traditions and specific dishes may vary by family and region, some are more common than others.

Pomelos

Radish cake

It’s common to find these big citrus fruits adorning tables during Chinese New Year. In Chinese, the word pomelo sounds like the word “to have,” so it signifies having more things in the new year, like prosperity and status. It wouldn’t be Lunar New Year without a bowl of longevity noodles. Many believe that these long noodles are symbolic of a long life, so try not to bite or break them when eating. Slurping encouraged!

Ring in the Year of the Pig with these 10 essential dishes.

You may have seen these little vegetable cakes served as dim sum, but they’re also a traditional good luck food served around Lunar New Year. In Chinese, the word for radish also sounds like the word for “good fortune” which is why it’s common to see these crispy, pan-fried veggie cakes served during new year celebrations.

Sesame balls These fried dough balls are best eaten fresh out of the fryer. The sticky treats are filled with red bean paste and covered in sesame seeds. As the balls of dough fry they expand, so it is believed that if you eat these your fortunes will expand similarly.

Tray of Togetherness Jai On Lunar New Year, the first dish eaten is typically vegetarian. This stems from a Buddhist tradition that believes that vegetables purify and cleanse the body and soul. Jai, also known as Buddha’s Delight, is a vegetable stew that’s cooked with upwards of 16 different types of vegetables.

The Tray of Togetherness is a Chinese candy platter with either six or eight ingredients (six for good luck, eight for fortune), ranging from dried fruits and vegetables to nuts and other small candies or treats. Contents vary from household to household, but each of the snacks is said to bring luck and good fortune in the new year.

Tangerines Tangerines are a symbol of happiness and prosperity in China. During Chinese New Year, it’s common for friends and family to give each other tangerines, preferably with the stem still attached, as those represent longevity.

Longevity noodles

Prosperity cakes In Chinese, these rice flour cakes are called “fa gao.” The name of the cake itself is a pun. “Fa” means both prosperity and leavened or raised, which is why these fluffy, dense cakes are known as prosperity cakes. When baked, they split on top and “blossom.” The more petals have blossomed, the more prosperous you will be.

Yau gok Yao gok are sweet, deep-fried dumplings filled with nuts, sugar, dried coconut, and sesame seeds. Their shape resembles silver and gold ingots, an ancient Chinese currency, so they’re believed to bring wealth and good fortune.

Whole chicken or fish It’s important that both chicken and fish are served whole on Chinese New Year. A whole chicken, from beak to feet, symbolizes unity and family togetherness. A whole steamed fish, eyeballs and all, symbolizes abundance.


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Traditions of Lunar New Year Lunar New Year is just around the corner, falling on 5 February 2019 this year, to celebrate the year of the Pig. If you are growing up in an Asian household, you might see your parents and elderly busy with preparations (spring cleaning, cooking, decor and many more) to welcome this new year. Though there is no concrete evidences that they’re effective, these traditions have been passed on through many generations and are still being followed. There is always a reason or symbolism behind all this preparation, so let’s understand more about them

10 Ways to Get Lucky this Lunar New Year 1. Spring Cleaning The Chinese believed that a overhaul spring cleaning of their house before New Year’s Day is necessary and any cleaning done on the New Year’s Day itself washes away good luck. Doing so will remove the negative energy in the house that has been collected over the year and there is also an auspicious dates and procedure to follow for spring cleaning.

2. Adorn your home with decorations After the spring cleaning, it is time to spruce your home with some good luck symbol decors., for example, the popular Fu character that is often seen hanging on doors or door upside down as in Chinese, it sound like “Good Fortune is Coming”. You can also get some spring couplets with auspicious wordings too. Getting the lucky flowers to decor your house is also a must and there are meanings behind each flowers, so it depends on what you wish for.

3. Wear Red or Bright Color / No Black Please Red is always being considered as an auspicious color in the Chinese culture, and you’ll see it a tons of it during the period of the lunar New Year. Beside good luck, it is also a symbol of happiness, vitality, and longevity. Do not try to wear black as you might get scolding or nagging from the elderly.

4. Practice of Giving Red Envelopes

(even older than) who are still singles. In short, just give your blessing and you will be blessed too.

5. No Showering on the First Day of the New Year Eek! This is one of the oddest superstitions (I choose not to follow), especially not washing my hair on Chinese New Year. This superstition comes from a Chinese idiom that is “getting yourself into hot water,” or a bad situation. Will you follow it?

6. Bank Deposit on Li Chun Day (立春) This phenomenon is widely seen in Asia in the past few years and on this day, you will notice that there are long queues at cash deposit machines or branches to deposit their money. According to some belief, it will bring you good wealth luck in the coming year if you do so. (But personally, i feel that you still need to put in effort and work hard to earn what you want), but no harm joining just for the fun.

7. Mandarin Oranges Bring Good Fortune It is a common scene to see household to keep a bowl filled with mandarin oranges on the table and offer them to everyone that visit them during the New Year’s celebration. Mandarin oranges are a symbol of prosperity, good fortune and longevity.

8. Pay Your Bills / Money You Have Borrow It is an auspicious sign to pay off all your bills/loans to start your new year afresh. (You might be surprised that the friends who has owe you money will contact you automatically just before the lunar new year to pay you back)

9. Feng Shui Your House with Flying Star Chart and Cures Many people are starting to know about the 9 favorable and unfavorable directions in Feng Shui flying stars. In 2019, the 9 flying stars will fly to the new sectors of your home from February 4, 2019.

10. Stay Positive On the Lunar New Year’s Day , make sure that you spend quality time with your family and loved ones. Stay happy and positive, avoid any negative words/scolding/quarrel.

Do you know that giving out Hong Bao (red envelopes – remember to put money inside) brings good luck to the person that receives as well as the one who give?

Thinking about this, it should be staying positive everyday to attract good things into your life, not only on this day, right?

It is a common practice for the parents and grandparents to prepare some red packets to give away to their kids and grandkids. It is also a Chinese Tradition for those married couples (regardless your age) to give to the kids and also to cousins

Do you follow all these Lunar New Year traditions to get lucky? No harm trying, and you might get some good fortune!


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Lunar New Year of The Pig Calendar of Events in Metro Atlanta Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year Spring Reception Presented by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office New York Date: Thursday, Jan 31, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Venue: Cecil B. Day Chapel at The Carter Center, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 By invitation only. Vietnamese Tet New Year Festival Date: Feb 3-4, 2019 Time: 11:00 am Venue: 6100 Live Oak Parkway, Norcross GA 30093 For more info: www.facebook.com/ Vietnamese-American Community of Georgia

2. It would be best to put new cash in the envelope with the blessing of hopes for a new start. Before Spring Festival, there are always many people waiting at banks to exchange their old or crumpled cash for new notes.

Red Envelope A red envelope, red packet, lucky money, lai see in Cantonese or hong bao in Mandarin, is commonly used as a monetary gift from the older generation to the younger generation during holidays or special occasions in China, especially Spring Festival.

Rules and Customs for Red Envelopes Giving Red Envelopes 1. The envelopes are supposed to be red since in Chinese culture, red symbolizes vitality, happiness and good luck.

3. The amount given in lucky money should avoid the number “4” (including 40 or 400), because the pronunciation of “FOUR” sounds like death in Chinese, which is of course considered to be unlucky. Receiving Red Envelopes 1. Your red envelopes should be received with both hands. 2. It’s rude if you don’t express thanks and greet the giver with words of blessing when receiving a red envelope. 3. It is impolite to open the envelope in front of the giver. An interesting fact is that most children’s lucky money basically goes into the hands of their parents in the end, “for safe keeping, for they should not keep too much money themselves”.

Atlanta Hawks-Lunar New Year Game Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors including postgame chat with Jeremy Lin Date: Thursday, Feb 7, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm Venue: State Farm Arena 2019 Atlanta Chinese New Year Festival Authentic food festival, arts & culture exhibitions Presented by Atlanta Chinatown Mall Date: Feb 9-10, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Venue: Atlanta Chinatown Mall,

5383 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 For more info: 770-458-6660; www.facebook/ATLChinatown Admission: Free 2019 Atlanta Chinese :Lunar New Year Festival Date: Feb 9-10, 2019 Venue: Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 For more info: www.facebook.com/ LunarNewYearFestivalAtlanta Admission: $5 per person 2019 Annual lunar New Year Celebration Presented by Chinese Community Center (CCC) Date: Wed February 13, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm Venue: Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy NE, Atlanta GA 30328 NACA Chinese Lunar New Year Fundraising Gala Presented by National Association of Chinese Americans Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm Venue: Canton House, Buford Hwy For more info: naca-atlanta.org


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In our Chinese tradition and culture, there are a lot of do’s and don’ts during the period of Lunar New Year. You might have heard it from your parents or the elders before but have forgetten and here you are – 15 Taboos for Lunar New Year first day. There is always a phrase that goes “To be safe than to be sorry”, so believe it or not, it is still up to you! A good guide for the upcoming Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year Traditions – What Not To Do on Lunar New Year First Day 1. Married women cannot go back to their own parent’s house

It is believed that if a married woman who return to her own parents on the first day, she will cause her parents to become poor, that is why, they can only go back on the subsequent days instead. But you can always think in a positive way that the wife has to give a helping hand to his husband side to serve and entertain visitors during the first day.

2. Do not have congee, porridge, meat or medicine for breakfast In the past, only the poor family eat porridge in the morning, so you must eat dried rice instead to attract wealth for the year. The first day morning

of the lunar year is known a “萬神 節” which is believed that all the gods are out for the New Year, that is why we must eat vegetarian to respect the elder. In additional, if you don’t have any serious illness, refrain from eating medicine or any tonics.

3. Refrain from waking people up by calling full name

If you wake the person up in full name, it imply to ask the person to be always in a hurry to do things for the full year. 

4. Do not pay new year visit to people who are still sleeping Do not pay visit to people who are still in their dreams as it might indicate that the party that you called will be jinxed to be in the sick bed for a year. So just wait for them to wake up!

5. Do not consume medicine. If you eat medicine in Day 1,

you will be jinxed to eat medicine for the whole year and sickness cannot be cured.

6. Do not use knife or scissors

It is believed that if you use these sharp objects, you will likely to have gossip and argument for the year.

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7. Do not touch knit and needle

It is believed that if you are pregnant and touch needle in day 1, your born baby will have eyes as small as a needle.

12. Refrain from throwing away dirty water, rubbish and sweeping the floor. If you do the above actions during the new year, it is easy to sweep away your wealth too.

8. Do not use axe to chop wood (not applicable to Singapore context)

13. Do not take things out from your own pocket

9. Do not loan money to people

14. Do not chase after debtor during the new year (Chase it before it instead!)

Firewood in Chinese is 柴, same sound as 財 wealth, so if you chop the firewood, it means splitting your wealth into half and never come back.

If you lend money to people on the first day of lunar new year, it indicate that the wealth cannot be accumulate for the year.

10. Do not break cutlery like plate, bowl, wine vase or etc.

It is inauspicious to break home cutlery but if you accidentally broke it, just throw it away after Day 5.

11. Do not sleep during daytime

If you sleep in the day time during the chinese new year period, it means that you will be very lazy and lethagic for the rest of the year. It also show a sense of disrespect because there will be a lot of visitors and you should be entertaining them instead.

If you don this, it imply that your wealth will be taken from others for the year.

This will bring bad luck to you for the whole year.

15. Do not wash your clothes

There is a water god and the birthday of the god is Day 1 and 2 so refrain from washing. After reading these taboos, you might find it untrue or to the extent of absolute absurd but it is always the same phase “To be safe than to be sorry”. It is still up to the individual to believe or not. How about you? Do you still follow these Chinese New Year Traditions?


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Horoscope Forecast for The Year of Pig

Pig (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Love: The Year of Pig will cause many relationship problems to Pigs in love. For married couple, you often quarrel with your partners over trivial matters and misunderstand each other’s intentions but never communicate clearly. For the singles, you have poor luck in embracing a new relationship, consider channelling your energy and time into your career instead while waiting your Mr/Mrs Right. Money: In 2019, wealth luck is stable but avoid getting involved in risky investment activities/gambling and also do not assume the role of guarantor or lend money to people. Be rationale when you are making investment decision and not engage in any speculation activity or you might get yourself into financial crisis.Money come in fast and quickly flow out too, so you need to manage your finance prudently and do not spend unnecessarily. Health: Health luck is considered average, while there is no major illness, you will still have to pay more attention to the minor ones to prevent them from worsen. Don’t delay in consulting a doctor when you are ill and this is a key to being healthy this year. Beside this, adopt a balanced diet with more fruits and vegetables to boost your immunity.

Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Love: The Year will bring you good luck in love relationship. For those who are married, rejoice and be prepared to welcome a new member into the family. For those who are attached, it is time to get married to avoid the relationship from becoming stale. Money: Stepping into 2019, you will see your fortune and luck on the rise steadily. Under the positive influence of your career luck, you will gain steady incomes as long as you don’t take shortcut to achieve success or speculate in risky investment. Stay down to Earth. Health: In 2019, you will tend to suffer poor health and if you have old illness, it might relapse and might take a longer time to recover. Always stay vigilant when driving to avoid any casualty in traffic accident. You should take your health a priority and maintain a balanced diet and exercising regularly.

Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)

Love: Good news for all those singles who are looking for their other half, because you have exceptionally good luck with the opposite gender, so keep yourself busy with social activities and not staying at home. For married couple, this year you tend to attract more opposite gender to come close to you, so do not be too enthusiastic otherwise you might have the tendency of an extramarital affairs. Pay more attention and communicate more to your spouse to avoid any emotional breakdown. Money: Focus more on your career as this is the area that will bring in income for you, instead of engaging in any speculative activities, high risk investment or gambling. Health: You tend to have minor illness and fatigue due to the busy work schedule. Always adopt a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle with exercise regime in place.

Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)

Love: The Ox who are married or attached might have the temptation to replace love with work, so take note and spend more time with your loved ones There might be much obstacles in your intimate love relationship, so try to communicate well and understand each other to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding and disputes. Money: Your money luck is flowing smoothly and 2019 is the year for you to make a good financial gains, especially you will have a lot of support and assistance from helpful people around you. Your wealth opportunities does not only come from your career or business, but also from alternative source of incomes, like part-time business, investment. But do not be too greedy and speculate in high risk investment. Health: In 2019, Ox friends are affected by some inauspicious stars and will be in unfavorable health condition and easily feel stressed due to the increased workload. It will even make you feel uncomfortable when sleeping or eating, so take good care of yourself. Therefore it is advisable to maintain good diet habits and inject an active lifestyle into your daily routine. It will be good to allocate some time to go for holiday to relax and rejuvenate.

Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

Love: Those who are already in love will enjoy good relationships and it is a good time to ring the wedding bell, so start to plan it now. For married couple, you can expect new member into your family. Family life is busy but you will feel the warmth and love. For singles, this will be the right year for you and there is a high chance to find your other half. Money: Windfall luck is also on your side in 2019, but do not be too greedy because if you are addicted to gambling for fast money gains, you will suffer serious losses in the end. Stay prudent and save up for the rainy days. Health: You health outlook in 2019 is generally favourable and there will be no major illness, but don’t take things for granted.

Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)

Love: For those in a relationship, it is time to take things to the next level and ring the wedding bell. For married Rabbits, you will get along well easily with your other half this year and be appreciative to each other. If you have the time and money, you may travel for holiday to enjoy the good life together. Money: Rejoice as you have a positive fortune outlook for the year 2019 and wealth luck is prosperous with plentiful income accumulation and frequent windfall gains. You must guard your wealth against scammers that promise the sky but deliver nothing. Health: Health outlook is generally pleasant and even if you suffer from illness, everything will turn out good eventually without any major issue. You might have the tendency to skip meals for work, so you must take care of yourself to progress in the long run You should however pay more attention to food hygiene to avoid food poisoning or digestive problem. Adapt a healthy lifestyle, exercise more to

generate more positive energy and do not overwork.

Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

Love: The Year of the Pig will be a “Peach Blossom” year for Dragons, hence for single when you meet your ideal partner, do not procrastinate and go all out to chase after her/him. For those already in a steady relationship, wedding bells are ringing and for married couple, watch out and avoid extra-marital affairs. Money: Wealth luck is moderate and main income is stable. There might be unexpected expenses, so take extra caution to budget your finance and spend within your means, save up for rainy days. Your windfall luck is lacking, so involving yourself in any speculation and gambling might get you into a financial crisis. Health: Your health outlook is looking gloomy in year 2019. It will also affect your work performance and need you to pay more attention to your health condition. Take extra caution in whatever you do, especially on the road. Do not drive with fatigue to avoid any traffic accident or injuries.

Snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

Love: Those who are in a relationship or married might experience instability this year. You tend to have quarrels and disagreements over the trivial matters which may result in jeopardy to relationships. You have to put in more effort to maintain the relationship and open communication is essential. Practice endurance and understanding to avoid further cracks in the relationship. Money: Under 2019, the wealth outlook and fortune does not look bright and you tend to suffer financial losses with unexpected expenses. Snakes should learn to control their wasteful spending habits and adopt a conservative attitude in financial management. Do not jump into any investments rashly or they might cost you a fortune. Health: Pay extra attention to your health as you might get easily sick and take a longer time to recover. Always be vigilant and alert on the road to avoid any accidents. In addition, avoid visiting a patient in the hospital or attending a funeral, otherwise your health luck will get even worse. Participate in more recreational activities and celebrations to improve your health luck.

Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

Love: If you are born under this zodiac sign, you should act with caution in 2018. Otherwise you’ll risk losing your relationship or you’ll have difficulty getting into a new one. Money: The women born under this zodiac sign will be positively affected by the stars in 2018. Moreover, 2018 is a great year for investments. You should keep your budget under control. This means that you shouldn’t waste your money. Health: You’re at risk of experiencing health issues during 2018, because of the many responsibilities you’re forced to take on. You may experience stress and tension. In case you do not take urgent measures, it may result in depression.

Sheep (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Love: This year will be a stable year for relationships but however, your other half may find your moodiness hard to deal with at times, so remember to take care of their feeling too. For those in relationship, it might be a year to cement your bond and create unforgettable memories that last for life. Money: Wealth star is shining brightly with substantial main income and investments will reap favorable returns, so save up for your future. Good time to go into diverse investments or start new business with proper planning. Stay low profile and keep your valuables out of sight to avoid any thefts or robberies. Health: In 2019, there is no major illness to be worried about and your energy level is in good shape. Having frequent meet up with friends will keep you in good spirits. Despite of the good health outlook, do not take it for granted. Make sure to exercise, rest and maintain a healthy routine.

Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Love: 2019 will bring an adverse effect to your interpersonal relationship There will be obstruction in romance luck and those who are single has lesser chance of finding their partner of their choice in this year. For those married and attached, do not listen to gossip that might cause friction to your relationship. Try and understand each other to avoid disputes Money: In 2019, due to the weak wealth luck, the income from work will be quite limited and it take a lot of hard time and effort. This might bring worries due to the shortage of money. Windfall luck is lacking so you should also refrain from gambling or making risky speculation to avoid any losses. Health: Health luck is unstable and you will be more prone to accidents and injuries. Visit the doctor early if you are not feeling well before it escalates into something serious.

Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Love: Relationship between couples are stable but you might want to consider taking a trip overseas for holiday to re-sparkle the romance. For those in long relationship, it is time to elevate the status and for single, it is a good year to find the ideal partner so start looking around by expanding your circle. Money: This year’s fortune wealth luck and fortune is rather unfavorable. There will be many occurance of unexpected expenditure, so try to save up for the rainy days. Be vigilant when investing and do not follow blindly or you will suffer financial losses, so conduct thorough analysis and due dilligence before embarking into it. Health: The tension and stress at work will cause many health issues, and the long hours of work will make you more vulnerable to more illness. Therefore, do not give yourself too much pressure and try to spend some time on exercise. Beside this, you need to relax and stop taking other people’s opinion. too hard to avoid getting into a poor mental state. Enjoy yourself and stay positive.


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