Your Chinese Horoscope for 2009

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OX

1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937

You are in some kind of conflict. Your money and health signs tend to be weaker. You may be attracted to arts, but should refrain from gambling and speculation. Invest in real estate only for the long term. Try to be more creative in your business, possibly through work connected with arts and design. Your regular income should be stable. In romance, you tend to enjoy seclusion and spirituality. Pay attention to your spleen, stomach and liver. Rest well, don't gamble and don't overwork yourself.

TIGER

1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938

This is a better year for the Tiger than the Tigress. You appear to have a lot of energy and your signs are helpful. You are imaginative and creative, and would do well in the entertainment or the hospitality business. You could also be marvelous working in the medical field. This is an important year for you romantically, though you will often feel lonely. Be careful of your technique in communication with other people and watch out for thieves and pickpockets. Take special care of your lungs this year. You could be prone to colds and flu.

RABBIT

1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939

There is a "funeral" sign for the rabbit this year. Watch out for your own health and the health of elderly family members. If possible, stay away from burial places; otherwise you may get into unexpected trouble. When dealing with people, keep your distance. Despite these dangers, this is a lucky year for the Rabbit, especially if you are in management. You could do very well this year if your business is related to burials or to the law, but don't change jobs unless absolutely necessary. Watch your savings and don't gamble or speculate. Try to share your feelings with a few close friends. Be careful with your diet this year, get more exercise and try to relax!

DRAGON

1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928

Female Dragons may outperform the males this year. There are signs your life could involve controversy and loneliness, and romantic opportunities may be limited. But open up to others: you can be very persuasive. At work, you could do best in an advisory role, or as a lawyer, a politician or a performer. Money tends to pass through your fingers easily, especially when love comes into it. Be careful about gambling, watch out for accidents and be careful what you eat to protect your health.

SNAKE

1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929

Snake and Ox are joining signs, so this could be a good year to start a business or accept a promotion. You should do well in the stock markets this year, but don't be greedy. While the signs are good for you to boost your wealth, power and fame, you have enemies who will try to stab you in the back. This should be a good year to meet other people and to get married or improve relations with your significant other. Don't overindulge and be sure to exercise.

HORSE

1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930

Horse and Ox are conflicting signs. This should be a good year for you in love and in business, but watch out for vindictive backstabbers. If you're married, avoid any outside romance; if you're thinking of marriage, better to put it off until next year. You could do especially well this year in the entertainment industry, in public relations, law or politics. If you are self-employed, you may find good new business opportunities, but stay away from new partnerships. They could turn sour. Drive carefully and watch out for sharp objects.

SHEEP

1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931

Sheep and Ox are opposite signs, so this could be a bad year financially. Watch out for accidents and invest conservatively. Try not to change jobs, but the signs are good for you to travel more or engage in mobile businesses such as importing and exporting. Don't expect much romance, and this would be a bad year to consider marriage. Take care of your heart and lungs, and get more exercise.

MONKEY

1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932

Luck is with you this year, which could mean good news in your work and your love life. You could become more powerful, especially if you're involved in politics, the military or the law. Whatever you do in business, act courageously. The signs are good for you financially, especially in the stock market and foreign exchange. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are married, pregnancy may be imminent. Your overall health appears favourable, but watch your kidneys and bladder, and try to keep your weight down.

ROOSTER

1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933

Rooster and Ox are closely connected, which makes this a lucky year for you. You could achieve a breakthrough in education or competition this year. At work, you could earn promotion or, if self-employed, an expansion of your business. The more creative you are, the better you will do financially this year. This could be a good year to get married or to improve your existing relationship. Drive carefully and beware of sharp objects. Pay special attention to your bladder and kidneys.

DOG

1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934

Dog and Ox have conflicts, so this is not a good year to be involved in legal battles or new partnerships. Don't take too many risks; as long as you don't take chances, your finances should stay stable this year. You could do well this year in research activity or in jobs that involve discussion, such as law, social work and teaching. There is a sign of loneliness in your love life, which could make you feel depressed. Think positively.

BOAR

1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935

This is a good year for you to travel, move or make changes. Keep active, the busier you are, the more money you can make and the more your position in society will improve. Your love signs are stable; if you are single, this is a good year to consider marriage. Your health looks good this year, but drive carefully, beware of accidents or surgery, and keep a close eye on the health of elderly family members.

RAT

1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936

Rat and Ox are connected. This is a good year to find new opportunities and to improve your reputation. Your wealth appears unlikely to grow much this year, but your chances of losing money are not high either. You could do well to expand a business involving other people. It's a good year for love. If you are single, think about getting married. If you are married, take your spouse on a honeymoon. You may suffer from the "illness" sign this year, so see your doctor for a medical checkup and watch out for your liver and gall bladder.