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January 29, 2014 by

Re-identify your life’s journey through 2014 Chinese zodiac

By Chris Andre 

Chinese zodiac has been in existence for hundreds of years. Yet little do we know what it truly holds for our personal benefits. Despite the pros and cons, heeding some advice from the auspicious reading doesn’t really hurt. Here’s the Chinese zodiac 101 and the current prediction over love, luck, financial condition and physical wellness.

The four pillars

Contrary to the prevalent belief, the Chinese zodiac isn’t just about what year you’re born in. There’s the basic concept of four pillars (of time), namely the year, month, day and hour of your birth; each yields significant understanding in respective fields.

First of all, the year tells about a person’s family and societal background and relationship with the ancestors, instead of his or her personality. The table* helps you figure out as which animal sign you belong to.

FROM DATE

SIGN

FROM DATE

SIGN

FROM DATE

SIGN

Feb 15, 1972 Rat Feb 7, 1978 Horse Feb 2, 1984 Rat
Feb 3, 1973 Ox Jan 28, 1979 Goat Feb 20, 1985 Ox
Jan 23, 1974 Tiger Feb 16, 1980 Monkey Feb 9, 1986 Tiger
Feb 11, 1975 Rabbit Feb 5, 1981 Rooster Jan 29, 1987 Rabbit
Jan 31, 1976 Dragon Jan 25, 1982 Dog Feb 17, 1988 Dragon
Feb 18, 1977 Snake Feb 13, 1983 Pig Feb 6, 1989 Snake

*For those who were born before 1972 or after 1989, you can know your animal sign by adding or subtracting 12 years (and its multiplication) to/from your birth year.

It’s very much encouraged that you know your element, too. Metal, water, wood, fire and earth—these are the existing five elements that will help describe the relationship nature between you and another person. Look at the last digit of your birth year, and follow the simple rule:

0 or 1 refers to metal
2 or 3 refers to water
4 or 5 refers to wood
6 or 7 refers to fire
8 or 9 refers to earth

So if you’re born in 1990, then you’re metal horse. Quite easy, right?

Moving on, the birth month actually covers the information regarding one’s parents or childhood. Each month is also ascribed to a distinct animal sign and element, although this might prove to be very useful only in the hands of Chinese fortune teller or sort. The birth day contains the information of his or her adult and married life. Similarly, each day is associated with a specific animal sign and element. Last but not least, the hour unfolds one’s children and contributions to the world or the subsequent life—the animal signs and elements once again present in this case.

rebrandingThe year 2014

Using the tables in the previous section, could you tell what animal sign and element the year 2014 is? Correct! It’s the wood horse. And if you’re curious on what this year will bring to your benefit, here’s a very short and general summary taken from www.2014horoscope.com. You can otherwise go to an expert of Chinese zodiac to ask for more thorough reading.

Rat
Love        Difficulty in balancing between career and love, but there’s a glimmer of hope.
Finance  
Challenging for those working in the financial sector. You’d better be frugal.
Health  
Manage your time properly and eat healthful options. The going gets tough, for sure.
Luck       
There are a lot of things going on that you don’t understand, yet be positive in mind.

Ox
Love       
Going public with your partner might be a risky step. Trust is a bit of an issue here.
Finance  
Don’t feel disheartened with what’s going on. Financial planning is advised.
Health    
Sleep deprivation might occur, which may affect personal relationships.
Luck       
Avoid gossiping and learn from the past mistakes.

Tiger
Love       
Affairs can only bring you down. So don’t fall on the same trap.
Finance  
Enjoy the rewards given in any circumstances, if not focus on the future.
Health    
Cut down fried foods and caffeine. Detoxification is totally encouraged.
Luck       
Accept changes, for better or worse. It’s time to adapt and evolve.

Rabbit
Love        Take a break when things go off in your relationships. Slowing down might help, too.
Finance                 
Think twice before striking a deal. Greediness is your biggest challenge.
Health  
Serious physical stress can occur considering the hectic schedules. Be wise.
Luck       
Seek out what you really want and what you should do to achieve it. Less talk, more actions.

Dragon
Love       
Sacrifice is necessary to take the relationship to the next level.
Finance  
New challenges will come and test your time-management skill.
Health  
Direct your focus on yourself. Worrying over others too much can be really trying.
Luck       
Sometimes it’s best to execute a plan before announcing it.

Horse
Love       
Don’t let external problems complicate the relationship. If you’re single, enjoy the moment.
Finance  
Sweating over the expenditure isn’t really helping. Seize great opportunities out there.
Health  
Mental stress is the source of your physical exhaustion. Relax.
Luck       
Family issues may arise, but take the bull by the horns and solve the issues once and for all.

Goat
Love        More care for the children, and for newlyweds this is the year to celebrate love.
Finance  
Stable financial status is assuring. Be cautious on any risky investment.
Health  
Beware of depression and anxiety over a prolonged period.
Luck       
Be careful of sharing information with so-called new friends.

Monkey
Love       
Love is stronger than pride, and you need to prove it at times.
Finance  
Lower the expectation. Be patient and continue whatever you’re doing.
Health  
Spare some thoughts for the loved or sick ones whenever possible.
Luck       
Be open minded towards changes. Put up a brave front no matter what.

Snake
Love        Minor disagreements occasionally occur, but overall it’s smooth sailing.
Finance  
Be content with present achievements and remain humble.
Health  
Pick and choose the right medical products on the market.
Luck       
Don’t feel let down if things go beyond your control. It might just be a blessing in disguise.

Rooster
Love       
Lovers’ quarrels involving family members, friends or colleagues may happen.
Finance  
Spend less as you are tempted to making unnecessary trips and expenditure.
Health  
Being competitive is as important as living healthily and exercising regularly.
Luck       
Family matters may occupy your thoughts. Have no expectation; look at the reality.

Dog
Love        Romance can wilt over time, but try sticking with your partner till the end of the road.
Finance  
Investment is necessary, but be very careful and not over-confident.
Health  
Enjoy life and worry less. Read some medical articles to relieve some nagging qualms.
Luck       
Don’t be put off by others’ remarks. They’re just jealous.

Pig
Love        A third person may knock on the door, perhaps someone from the past.
Finance
  Don’t carry the world on your shoulder; prioritize your goals and have peace of mind.
Health  
Avoid deep fried or very spicy foods especially for those suffering from liver or skin diseases.
Luck       
A tough yet exciting year; be patient and perseverant. Promotion could come your way.

Published in 3S Newsletter Jan-Apr 2014. 

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