Overview
After a tough year last year, your luck is finally turning for the better in the year of Rat, especially in the 2nd half of the year. There are still some obstacles and bumps on the road, so you need to be patient, calm and your luck will get better and better in the fall.  Due to the fact that there are several unlucky stars brought to your zodiac, you might find yourself losing concentration and your temper, or even losing some small amount of money in the investment. 

Try not to lose your concentration and temper, you must learn to watch your behavior and word, you may inadvertently step on a few toes or bruise a few egos due to conflicts, so do take note and cool your heels before allowing yourself the chance to speak.  Aside of be careful of what you say, you also need to learn to mind your own business, if you don’t; you might drag yourself into something you really shouldn’t have. Meanwhile, health may become one of your big concerns this year as well, so please pay more attention to your own health.

Finance
It will be an average year for the Pig's’ finance.  If you have a 9-5 job, your income will be stable.  Just remember not to throw away your money on luxury items.  Try to save up as much as you can, you will happy that you did. For those working for commission such as insurance, real estate, you must plan ahead and be prepared for a year with ups and downs.   In general, avoid big investment, never act on impulsive decision and stay away from gambling.

Inauspicious months in finance: January, March, April, August, October and November.
Lucky months in finance: February, June, September and December.

Romance
Get ready for a year of opportunities and excitement.  In fact, you will enjoy one of the best peach blossom luck among all 12 zodiac signs. For the single Pigs, you are most likely to meet a potential partner this year.  However, you must keep your eyes opened and don’t rush into anything. After all, there might be few “bad Peach Blossoms” in the bunch, so choose carefully.

For the attached or married Pigs, you will be enjoying a year of great relationship. In fact, look around, you will realize that you two are "the couple" everyone is jealous about. We all want to have what you two have. Although there are still little petty quarrels between you two, but every couple fights a little bit about something. As long as you don't let this come between you two and always try to communicate and resolve issues before you go to bed, everything will be just fine.

Inauspicious months in romance: January, April, May, August and November.
Lucky months in romance: June, September and December.

Career
Things will be going well in your career, in fact, you got a pretty good chance to get promoted or a raise. If you have a new career opportunity, go for it. If you want to start a new business, go for it. If you want to expand your current business, go for it.

However, the year of Rat is not free from worries.  There will be problems at work and you will be pretty stressed out.  Watch the so-called friends because some might stab you in the back and pay no attention to the rumors, or worse, there might be legal lawsuit against you.  You need to focus and stay calm, and then everything will turn to the better.

Inauspicious months in career: January, March, April, August, October and November.
Lucky months in career: February, June, September and December.

Health
If there's any setback this year for the Pig, it will probably in the health department.  With the influence of a bad star “Bin Fu", you will have more health issue this year than normal.  Nothing major though, mostly some minor illness. However, you do need to pay more attention to you kidney and bladder.

Be very careful when dining out with friends and family, because it's very likely that you will experience more than one food poisoning this year! Simply practice loads of caution when choosing your meals and stay clear away from unhygienic food outlets. Having your meals at home is also a better choice for you this 2008.

Months to watch out in Health: March, August, October and December. Beware of traffic accident in March, watch out on the road in July and be careful of fire and theft in August.

Best Directions: East, West, Northeast
Best colors: Brown, Red, Green. (Avoid White and Blue)
To enhance your luck in the year of Rat, wear a yellow or red pendant.
Lucky numbers: 1 and 9.

Monthly Forecast: (Lunar Calendar)

Learn more about Pig People (Compatibility and personality traits)

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