Year of the Tiger

RELIGION - The Chinese Zodiac for 2010.

TIGER 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938

You are in some kind of conflict. Your money and health signs are weaker and you could be prone to illnesses or accidents. There will be pressure from work. Watch your relations with your boss. Avoid partnerships in business. You favour professions with mobility such as import/export, logistics and international trading. Stay humble to avoid jealousies. Be conservative in your investments and avoid gambling and speculation. You may not have much romance. If you are not married, delay it. If your father still lives, be nice to him. Take extra care to avoid accidents that cause bleeding. Watch the food you eat and pay attention to your liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Rest well and do not overwork.

RABBIT 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939

This year favours the male rabbit more than the female; stumbling blocks await the female rabbit while the male obtains extra help and opportunities. Many changes and travel opportunities await. You will be creative and have new ideas. Your people skills are also good. Work outside of the office is your preference, and your strengths are in public relations, show business, arts and writing. Trust your intuition when making investments. Do not rely too much on others. Romance will be plentiful and if you are married, be careful about extramarital relations. Watch your digestion and hormone issues, especially if you are female.

DRAGON 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940

You have a strong travel sign. Your job may change and you may even change careers. This is a good year to start a new business, move or travel. Businesses to do with mobility – import/export, logistics, travel, buying and selling – are strong, and if you are the boss, you will do even better. Financial investments should be good. You tend to be quite spiritual. You also tend to be controversial and argumentative. You may feel lonely at times, so listen more and talk less. Beware of burial places and accidents. There is a bleeding sign so take care with sharp objects. Drive carefully.

SNAKE 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941

This is a conflict year for snakes. Take care with personal relationships. Legal conflicts could mean you will lose money. Female snakes will fare better than the males. You favour work in politics, the law and public relations. Money comes and goes. Your reputation, rather than your finances, will be rewarded. You tend to be suspicious and moody in personal affairs. Beware of arguments. Try to be patient and more caring. You may become forgetful and nervous. Your suspicion of others could cause health issues.

HORSE 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930

You connect with the tiger and this is a very lucky year for you. Opportunities for business, making money, enhancing your professional reputation and promotion await. You may incur jealousy. Do not rely too heavily on others. You like power and decision-making. The more authority you have in your work, the more money you'll make. Regular and investment incomes are stable. This is a good year to write exams. Your personal relations are good and you should consider marriage if you're single. If you are married, you should be even more loving. Beware of others' jealousies. You are healthy but pay attention to your heart and small intestines. Get your rest and exercise.

SHEEP 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931

This is a lucky year for you and you should do well at work and financially. Promotion and expansion are ahead for you this year. There will be opportunities and plenty of help. Your hard work will pay off but there will not be much money from speculation. However, when you travel abroad, take extra care to prevent being robbed. If you are single, consider marriage. If you are married, be careful of misunderstandings and try to take a vacation together. Overeating and digestive problems may trouble you. Do not overwork.

MONKEY 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932

You are opposite to the year of the tiger and you could lose money. Do not gamble or speculate. Your travel sign, though, is quite significant, so stay mobile. Hold off making plans. Favour businesses to do with import/export, travel, immigration or logistics. You could be become temperamental and prone to arguments. Delay plans to marry and, if you are married, be patient and take holidays together. You may be prone to accidents. Consider donating blood or a physical checkup at the start of the year. Do not overwork. Rest and exercise well.

ROOSTER 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933

This is a lucky year for those born under the sign of the rooster, especially those dealing with law or politics. You could expand your business or be promoted. If in public relations or politics, you will be well liked. There will be plenty of opportunities to make money and friends' financial advice will be helpful. Your sign shows strong personal relations and this is a good year to get married, but be wary of love triangles. Anticipate having accidents, colds or flu and beespecially vigilant with diseases affecting your liver and lungs.

DOG 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934

This is a mixed year for you. Beware of backstabbers and accidents. Do not put too much trust in others. You will enjoy arts and travel. Your strengths will be in work that has to do with politics, law enforcement, import/export, the stock market, travel or transportation. Spiritual endeavours would also be good for you. The more mobile you are, the more money you can make. You have a loneliness sign so do not expect much romance and consider doing some soul searching. Drive carefully, get your rest and exercise – you could be prone to accidents and food problems.

BOAR 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935

You connect well with the tiger, making this year a good one for you. Your learning star is very dominant and exams are your strength. Controversies will follow you. Do not be a guarantor for your friends. Businesses that involve talking or singing are strong for you, such as lawyer, actor, singer or teacher. The more opportunities you have to talk, the more money you can make. Legal conflicts or bad advice from friends may lose you money. Be patient and broad-minded in your personal relations. Take care to keep a balanced diet.

RAT 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936

This year you favour moving, travelling, changing jobs or starting a new business. Stay away from burial places. You may go through big changes at work. Your income should be stable with opportunity for additional money by working out of town. Your interpersonal relations will be quite good and, if you are single, consider marriage, possibly to someone of a different nationality. If you're married, consider another honeymoon vacation. Be careful with sharp objects and take your time doing things, including driving, because accidents and even surgery could be in your future.

OX 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937

Your social position may improve. Males in the ox sign could outperform the females this year. There will be new opportunities, including promotions. You'll do particularly well if you're in show business. Your income will be good but take care with occasional expenditures. This is a romantic year for you with opportunities to meet people who are wealthy or important. You may be prone to small ailments to do with food, so take care not to overeat.

See also the Greek and Canadian Zodiacs.