Rat 2008

Overview
I know you thought this is your year and I am sorry to disappoint you.  Since the Tai Tsui Star is on your sign, this will be a challenging year. You have to be more alert than usual, especially when it comes to relationship and health. In fact, you might find yourself losing concentration and your temper, or even losing some small amount of money in the investment. In fact, there will be lots of ups and downs and obstacles so try to learn from your mistakes during those down moments, and capitalize the moments when you are on top form. Don’t make any major move or plan, it might be better to wait until next year. For the year of the Rat, it is probably wiser just to stay still, be content and patient.

Because of the effects of few bad stars, you will find yourself losing concentration and becoming emotional easily. However, your luck in finance is looking good. You will be able to make some money from your work or investment. Nevertheless, make sure you hold on to the money.

Overall, your finance and career will be looking good, but you need to watch out for your attitude and pay more attention to your relationship and health.

Try to do volunteer or charity work to balance off the bad energy or make arrangements to go to the temples and pray for safety blessings from the negative effects of the said star.  Avoid overly Yin places such as funerals and graveyards, and do spend a lot of your time in hot, sunny climates or go to weddings to reduce this problem.  In general, just do your best to stay out of conflict, dispute and troubles and eventually, you will have better luck in the second half of the year.  Your best months are March, September and November, be alert during the months of April, July and October.

Finance:
Your financial outlook is good in the year of Rat, especially for those with Full-Time stable jobs or run your own business. In fact, with the help of the lucky star "Jin Guay", you will be one step ahead of everyone when it comes to investment. However, even though "Jin Guay" star can bring wealth to you, it has another power to lure you to spend the money. Therefore, you have to be more conservative about your expenses. Remember, you don’t always have to get the latest products and try not to spend that much on your love ones.

Inauspicious months in finance: January, February, May, September and October.
Lucky months in finance: March, July, November and December.

Romance:
Since this is your "Tai Tsui" year, Peach Blossom luck is not especially strong for the Rat, so single Rats out there may have a few challenges in store for you when hunting for your potential partners. Although you will still meet some new and interesting suitors, these will become just flings or short-term relationships.

For the married or attached Rat, you need to communicate more and work out the problems between you and your partner.  Do not ignore these issues, because they might be the prelude to a bigger problem if you don’t deal with them now. 

Lucky months in romance: March, June and November.

Career:
Your career is definitely on the rise. In the year of Rat, as long as you put your heart into it, you will be able to achieve your goal and wishes. Things will be going well in your career, in fact, you got a pretty good chance to get promoted or a raise, so even though you will be putting lots of time and effort in your work, at least, you will be rewarded.

Meanwhile, if you were born in the spring or summer, be more aggressive. Don’t wait for the opportunity to fall on your lap.  If you want a promotion or raise, speak up, and go talk to your boss and fight for your own benefit. And for those who were born in the fall or winter, stay low in May.

Health:
Health-wise, you need to alert in the year of Rat. Pay more attention to your feet, hips, face and teeth. Beware of accidents and stay away from sharp objects like knives or metals and if you are a house wife at home, be extra careful when you cook. Try to take public transportation more and be extra alert when you drive and be carefully when you are in the water during the summer.

Don't overwork yourself. Sleep deprivation may become a problem. And pay more attention to your own health. Go see a doctor immediately if you are not feeling well, and make sure you have your annual checkup as early as possible. Moreover, it might be a good idea to donate blood.

Months to be alert in Health: January, February and October. Be careful when you are in the water in the months of May and June.

Best Directions: East, Northeast and Southwest.
Best colors: Brown, Yellow and Red. (Avoid Blue and White)
To enhance your luck in the year of Rat, wear a Jade Ox or place one in your bedroom.
Lucky numbers: 1 and 3.

Monthly Forecast: (Lunar Calendar)

Learn more about Rat People (Compatibility and personality traits)

Happy Chinese New Year .....