Happy Chinese New Year! Will you be doing something to celebrate? We're planning to have a nice Chinese dinner with Daf and Josh - yummy!
As we enter this Year of the Dragon, I was curious to see what was in store
2012 Yearly Chinese Horoscope for Dog (from astrology.com)
Overview
Every 12 years the Dragon shows up and rains on your parade. But take
heart: At least you have one favorable month this year, as well as two
others that are not so bad. In a year like this, timing is incredibly
important. Plan your big events during those three months ... and keep a
low profile throughout the other nine. You'll also increase your
chances of success if you simply go with the flow. In a Water year,
education, networking, communication and travel are favorable, so you'll
have your best chance for success if you focus on these. A conservative
approach is likely to be your smartest move this year, so hold off on
risk-taking, exploring new areas or making major commitments.
Career
There's only one thing you need to remember when it comes to your
career this year: Rock the boat. Last year you made some headway in your
career, and now it's time to familiarize yourself with new
responsibilities before placing your nose on the grindstone and making
real progress. The Dragon will try to trick you into effecting sweeping
changes, but with many unfavorable months this year, you're better off
telling the Dragon to back off! By rising to challenging tasks this
year, you can put yourself in a great position at the start of 2013.
Relationships
Your home life should be fulfilling this year, mainly because you'll
want to lean on your loved ones a little more than usual. This is a good
development for you, though, since you'll be able to find out who your
true friends are, and whether or not love will last. The Dragon favors
marriages and celebrations, so there might be something big looming on
the romance front. If you're single, it may feel like progress is coming
slowly; just keep in mind that success always follows a period of
patient waiting. Date your heart out, but know that new romances may
fizzle out fast. Use your time this year to work on yourself as you try
to define what you really want in a partner.
Health
Anxiety could get the best of you when the chips are down this year.
More than ever, now is an excellent time to start exercising if you've
gotten out of the habit of doing so. Find a positive outlet for your
stress and dive into healthy habits. Get clear about what you can give
up when it comes to unhealthy eating, smoking, drinking and the like.
You'll need your energy this year -- don't waste it away. Find some sort
of meditation practice. It doesn't have to be religious or even
spiritual; you can simply stare at the wall for ten minutes a day.
Whatever you do, just give your head some space to be clear, as this
will help you make better decisions.
Wealth
Did you overspend over the course of the last 12 months? If so, it's
time to put a lid on it. Surely you can learn to do without a few
things. While you may not get ahead this year, you can certainly make
wise financial decisions. You may want to consider hiring a tax
accountant or someone similar to help get your financial house in order.
Stay close to home and avoid offshore investments or get-rich-quick
schemes -- your best approach is to simplify. Create a weekly budget and
have your spouse or best friend keep you accountable. An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Hmm...that's not so great (major understatement!) :/ What I think I need to do is hitch my wagon to Matt's lucky star this year and share in his fortune-filled, glorious year:
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2012 Yearly Chinese Horoscope for Monkey (from astrology.com)
Overview
12 out of 12 favorable months this year? That's right -- it's time
for the Monkey to shine! The spotlight and all the success that comes
with it are yours for the taking. All you need to do is simply go for
it. You can make good things happen in almost every area of your life.
Since it's a Water year, travel, education, networking and communication
could all turn out to be exceptional for you. Enroll in a course. Try
something new. Turn your biggest dream into your reality! But beware:
Sometimes the Dragon's schemes are so outlandish that crashing and
burning is the likeliest outcome. Can you exercise a little restraint?
Live on the edge ... but be careful about leaning too far over it.
Career
What you set in motion last year is about to become bigger as you
move into a time of positive change. You've probably been working
towards success for some time now; however, big leaps will only turn
into successes if you take the first step and pick up momentum from
there. You'll have to be proactive about work this year. Have you been
considering a big career move? That resourceful nature of yours is your
best asset right now. Show a willingness to go big, but be calculating
at the same time. The Dragon loves drama, so be a team player. Finally,
act wisely and in the interest of your loved ones -- not just yourself.
Relationships
Cheers to new beginnings! Last year you might have hit some
relationship roadblocks that left you feeling stuck and frustrated. Not
so this year. Expect to move full-speed ahead while preparing for a big
shift in your love life. The Dragon favors celebrations, so this may be
the time to start a family, get engaged or begin a lasting romance.
Passion should reign supreme, but don't get too carried away. Your
greatest joys will be found in day-to-day living, which, for you, could
be more fulfilling and satisfying than ever this year. There will be
options to explore, parties to attend and plenty of sparkle in your love
life, so go for it!
Health
High energy is virtually limitless for you this year! You should be
able to feed your curiosity with all kinds of new things, and your
health is no exception. You might pick up a new sport or embark on a
journey of better health. Whether it's going vegetarian or switching to
strictly green cleaning products, you'll want to consider becoming more
conscious of holistic living. Such awareness will serve you well during
this very busy year. Also, outdoor adventures will keep your spirits up
and your body strong. Since it's a Water year, consider swimming or
kayaking as another activity. Remind yourself that a healthy mind-body
connection is essential for success in all areas.
Wealth
Luck should be with you a great deal this year, but you probably love
spending your money just as much as you love making it. Be careful you
don't jump the gun! Instead, see how things shake out first. A little
caution can go a long way this year. If you're thinking about big home
improvements or personal purchases, do your homework before committing
to something. It might be better to wait to see what appears down the
road. If you celebrate your successes modestly, it's very likely you'll
come out ahead.
Umm, yes please! Share the wealth!!
Note: I had originally written this post and published it, then when editing it, my computer ate the post so this is actually my second re-write :( I don't think it bodes well for my year that the post I wrote about my bad luck this year ended up having bad luck itself! Maybe it's just a coincidence...
