Overview
After a tough year last year, your luck is turning for the better in the year of Rat. Although this will not be the best year of your life, as long as you take good care of yourself and stay clam and relax, it will still be a satisfying year for you.

Thanks to a lucky star, you will see a helping hand assisting you from someone you are close to.  This could be a friend, a family member or a colleague.  With the help from this person, things will turn for the better. 

However, don’t push your luck. The year of Rat might not be a good year for investment. Be careful in your investment and make sure you do some research and homework before you put your money down. Meanwhile, there is a clash between the Snake and the year of Rat, so watch out for the health of the elderly in the family and pay more attention to your health as well.

Financially, it will be an average year, but you have to be more conservative about your expenses, you don’t always have to get the latest products and try not to spend that much on your love ones.

Finance
Your Financial luck will be lingering back and forth between good and back.  But at least, it will be better than last year for sure.  Since there is an unlucky star in the horizon, there is a possibility for some small loss in your finance, you need to be cautious and conservative this year. Avoid investment if possible and you need to concern is your expense.  You must learn to save up more instead of spending what you earn right away.  Trust me, you will be happy that you did.

Inauspicious months in finance: February, June September, October and December. Remember not to showoff your money, especially in May and December, beware of theft and robbery.
Lucky months in finance: April, July and August.

Romance
Peach Blossom luck is not especially strong for the Snakes in the year of Rat, so single Snakes out there may have a few challenges in store for them when hunting for their potential partners. There might be some suitors there, and who knows, you might actually meet 'the one' in the year of Rat. However, you need to be very selective, if you jump into a relationship too soon without really knowing that person, you might get yourself into troubles.

For those in a relationship, you two are going steady and getting closer.  And for the married ones, you need to speak out your feelings and emotions! Though you may feel like bottling up, do tell a friend or your partner about how you feel. Keep optimistic, and have a positive outlook in love and relationship matters!

Inauspicious months in romance: March and October.
Lucky months in romance: April, August and November.

Career
Your career luck is average.  In fact, you need to count on yourself more than anyone else.  This means you need to work extra hard.  You must learn how to be a team player, and pay more attention to details.  Don’t make any drastic career decision in the year of Rat, it might be better to wait until next year for the big move. Meanwhile, you might experience some tension and conflict with your co-workers or boss, luckily, with the help of that lucky person, everything will be calm eventually.

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

Health
Health prospects will be a little poor for the year of Rat, but there is nothing to worry about, mostly like flu, fever and stomach ache.  Remember to eat well, sleep well and exercise regularly, everything will be just fine. There is an indication of male family members, particularly senior ones, susceptible to poor health. Do keep a close eye on these people and stay alert on any small ailments. Avoid visiting sick friends at the hospital or attending funerals, and do spend a lot of your time in hot, sunny climates or go to weddings.

Inauspicious months in health: February, June and December. Watch out for accident in the house in May.

Best Directions: West
Best colors: Green, Yellow and Brown. (Avoid Gray and Blue)
To enhance your luck in the year of Rat, wear a yellow stone pendant.
Lucky numbers: 4 and 7.

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