Chinese Year Ahead 14th February 2010 - The Year of the Tiger

Rat

You might take steps to stay healthy and will look for ways to improve yourself. Simply eating better will not be enough. Not when you've got the urge for more strenuous exercise. A new sports interest will help keep you active and energetic as well as leaving you glowing with health. You'll able to tackle anything, no matter how demanding, that comes your way. Your efforts to deepen the bonds of a close relationship could bring you the emotional security you seem to need this year. Just be sure it is your head that rules, and not your heart.

Ox

There is a suggestion, during 2010, of distant travel, possibly meeting relations who you have not seem for a while. This could involve a marriage and a big family get together. You will be thinking ahead and planning your finances accordingly. Make sure you've made all the appropriate arrangements so there is no panic closer to the time. Career is mediocre and there will be the occasional problem within your close relationships. This might help you develop your powers of diplomacy!

Tiger

There will be changes within relationships in the domestic scene when a birth or marriage could mean that life will be quite different in the future. You are bound to feel nervous. If you take everything one step at a time, you could be surprised at how nicely everything slips into place. Although working within a group endeavour will achieve something useful, it might feel as if it is your ideas and initiative that always generates the action. Social and romantic interests will evolve steadily but occasionally they will seem to lack excitement.

Rabbit

You are in a troubled phase of your life, when many things in your world are changing. This will not be easy to cope with and they will need all your patience and optimism. Be careful too, not to neglect vital correspondence, or fail to meet important engagements during the first quarter of the year. The competitive side of your nature will also be strongly apparent, and anything competitive will be an excellent way to rid yourself of built up tension, leaving you feeling better about yourself. Be extra careful when it comes to financial and legal affairs.

Dragon

Changes are ahead within your working environment but you will want all the loose ends of the past tied up, before moving on. You should be able to get down to the serious business of clearing up past mistakes and making up for recent misunderstandings. This will leave you in a better frame of mind to cope with the changes that are about to happen fairly early in the year. This is a good year to take up some form of further education or job training. You will feel more positive and optimistic as 2010 continues.

Snake

If a job or developments in a work project fall short of your expectations, you must be prepared to give this task another go. Especially if you are new to this pursuit, bear in mind the old saying: "if at first you don't succeed." Put on a brave face and try again. As 2010 progresses, you could be shocked by the results of subsequent efforts. Set goals rather than moving forward without having any particular direction in mind. You will handle new situations well and relationships will improve as long as you are prepared to be flexible.

Horse

During the year of the Tiger it will feel as if everything is staring to go your way. Others will fall in with your plans and relationships go well. If you decide to begin an ambitious family project purely for the reason that everyone is of the same mind your efforts will be touched with luck You and those in your world intend to enjoy joint ventures while the mood lasts. If, on the other hand, you're in the mood to travel, there's nothing stopping you visiting new places. On top of that, you'll not be short of company throughout this pleasant year.

Sheep

Financial and material matters prosper. Past planning pays off, as does an organised approach to money. Your ability to put thoughts into active practice makes you just as successful in your career. So, the financial picture is a bright and active one this year. You will also find a direct improvement in your family relationships as a result of your unselfishness and you should be able to put a great deal of inspiration into your marriage and other close relationships.

Monkey

You must not be overly sensitive when dealing with others in 2010. Try not to take other people's comments too much to heart for they may only be trying to help. It may be a case of a clash of personalities but if you don't want to get into heated debates, cool it! In all matters, throughout the year, don't yield to pressure. Try to make up your own mind and avoid those who like to manipulate people. There will be some kind of reunion later in the year. Choices at times are difficult and it may be necessary to take the odd risk if you want to pull yourself out of certain ruts.

Rooster

During 2010 you will be feeling competitive and this is very good so far as your work goes. For there could be several colleagues running for the same sort of promotion that you are striving for. Sometimes you may doubt your capabilities but something will happen which will help you to regain your confidence. This may come in the form of recognition of your services from your boss, an award or a new qualification. You will have no trouble displaying a warm and friendly attitude to everyone you meet and this will help you to get things done.

Dog

Encourage cooperation from those around you and you never know you could also be making new friends. Most of the time you will get on with everyone you meet, and this then, will be a great year to get things done within a team. Your organisational skills will help everyone to work together harmoniously, and generally results will be far more productive than in previous years. Expect some problems in romance if you devote too much of your time to other matters and your partner starts to feel neglected. Ignore their complaints and they could well start looking for someone new.

Pig

There is a suggestion of a new romantic attachment on the near horizon, if you are single. This could be a long lasting relationship, with much commitment and deep emotions. It will not start like this; in fact it may well seem very casual and carefree at first. But in time your feelings for each other will grow much stronger, and this could possibly lead to a long term commitment. If you already have a partner you might both enjoy a degree of luck in 2010. Your good fortune will rub off on them. You should also be able to make progress in a special aim.