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2017 Year of the Rooster

This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Jan. 28, the Rooster year. Rooster is related to gold which indicates luxury, beauty and wealth.

Rooster is also connected to the season of autumn or harvest time and people can experience relaxing or joyful time enjoying the fruits of their diligence.

Malaysian-based spiritual feng shui practitioner Lilian Too predicts greater harmony in spite of continued trouble spots brought on by personal tensions and competitive pressures.

Rat

Rooster will provide protection and education for the Rat. Rat will feel comfortable at home. And because Rat is connected to wisdom and intelligence, Rooster can glean some knowledge from Rat, and because of that, has the opportunity to show off its talent. Rat and Rooster can build a mutually beneficial relationship.

Which Rat are you?

Wood Rat (1924, 1984): Independent, self-confident, virtuous and talented, with a strong sense of teamwork
Fire Rat (1936, 1996): Energetic, brave, quiet, cordial and friendly to their friends, but very strict with themselves
Earth Rat (1948, 2008): Amiable, honest, flexible, modest, serious, with a strong sense of self-esteem
Metal Rat (1960): Smart, talented, hot-tempered, jealous, with a strong sense of self-awareness
Water Rat (1972): Talkative, shrewd, conservative and wise

Luckiest things for Rats

Numbers: 2, 3 and numbers containing them like 23 and 32
Colors: Blue, gold, green
Months: May, July, September
Compatible best with Ox
Friends with Dragon, Monkey

Career: Luck is good. Many companies would like to hire you but it is advisable to focus on your current job for a while. If looking for a job, somebody will guide and help you find employment. Earn more skills and knowledge so that when opportunity appears, you will be ready. The best careers for Rats are administrator, director, manager, entrepreneur, broadcaster, writer, musician, stand-up comedian, politician, lawyer, researcher and racing car driver. If you encounter career trouble, someone will be happy to help.
Wealth: Money luck is weak but there is a chance to gain unexpected fortune. Don’t borrow any money from friends or relatives. Don’t put too much money into risky investments. That money might go into a deep hole, and it will be difficult to get it back. It’s safer to invest in the real estate or housing market.
Love and relationship: Your social relationships are good but there is a lonely sign in love. Develop social relationships, it helps bring good money and career luck. If looking for love, go to different kinds of social occasions or activities and make new friends. Ask mentors, parents or friends to help you to find potential match. If already in a relationship, this is the year to settle down. If married, focus on family. Married Rats should try and avoid being trapped in a love triangle. Don’t be seduced by anyone from the opposite sex, for this will have a strong negative impact on your family.
Health: A balanced diet and regular exercise benefit you. With enough rest, you can keep high spirits at work, which can improve work efficiency. When in stressful and tense conditions, you are suggested to take a tour to free stress and tension. Walking, jogging, hiking and biking are good for Rats. Pay attention to legs, lungs, kidneys and the urinary system. Rat’s family will be vulnerable to accidental injury this year. Keep the floor clean and tidy to avoid tripping or slipping. To break the cycle of bad luck in the family, try donating to charity.

Ox

Ox and Rooster are both farm animals. They get along well and share the same territory. They trust each other and their friendship makes them perfect business partners. Rooster can teach Ox how to perform in public and capture people’s attention. Rooster as an agent, spokesman or surrogate makes the Ox feel more relaxed and express their opinions within their circle.

Which Ox are you?

Wood Ox (1925, 1985): Restless, decisive, straightforward and always ready to defend the weak and helpless
Fire Ox (1937, 1997): Short- sighted, selfish, narrow-minded, impersonal but practical
Earth Ox (1949, 2009): Honest and prudent, with a strong sense of responsibility
Metal Ox (1961): Hardworking, active and always busy, popular among friends
Water Ox (1973): Hardworking, ambitious, tenacious, able to endure hardship, with a strong sense of justice and keen observational abilities

Luckiest things for Oxen

Numbers: 1, 4 and numbers containing 1 and 4
Colors: White, yellow and green
Months: March, May, July
Compatible best with Rat
Friends with Rooster and Snake

Career: You will have many useful opportunities to develop your career. Have good social relationships. Being around the right people will bring you good reputation and everything will come as expected. You will easily earn approval and agreement from your leader. There are opportunities for promotion. Invest or start a new business. As long as you keep on being diligent and hardworking, rewards will come at the end. Oxen are competent in such careers as agriculture, manufacturing, pharmacy, mechanics, engineering, draftsmanship, artistry, politics, real estate, interior design, painting, carpentry or quarry work.
Wealth: The money luck is excellent. Workers will acquire a fortune due to career development; business people will have opportunities to expand their markets. You will be able to employ excellent staff to help with development of their business. There is opportunity to gain unexpected fortune through research and analysis on investment. But be well advised to stop once gains are reached, otherwise, you will lose it. There is also a possibility that you may lose some wealth, be careful with your expenditures. Research before deciding to expand business or to invest.
Love and relationship: There will be a good match for single Ox. Attend more social activities. Your passion for love will cool as you put more effort into your career. If already in a relationship, you will be spending extra time building love relationship because there is a chance of breaking up. Your social relationships are great. Do not be too conservative, otherwise, you will lose opportunities in love, money and/or career development.
Health: You need regular annual physical examinations. Pay attention to the stomach, spleen, throat, lungs and the respiratory system. There is a likelihood of accidents, especially for men who were born in 1973 or 2009, and women who were born in 1949 or 1985. Beware of being bitten by animals. Don’t do any dangerous activities and be careful when going out. Obey traffic rules when driving. When you meet any difficulties, ask seniors for help. Go out with family to gain some positive energy. Try donating blood after Feb. 4 to break some bad luck.

Tiger

Tiger needs to work harder in order to win its trophy. Tiger can reach its goals in career, money and fame because of Rooster. Rooster can show its value to Tiger, and together as good business partners, they can create opportunities and interests.

Which Tiger are you?

Wood Tiger (1974): Compassionate, expansive and open
Fire Tiger (1926, 1986): Optimistic and independent, with poor self-control
Earth Tiger (1938, 1998): Adventurous and realistic, with strong faith
Metal Tiger (1950, 2010): Females are very enthusiastic; males are indecisive, stubborn and feminized
Water Tiger (1962): Has a strong sense of self-esteem and learning ability

Luckiest things for Tigers

Numbers: 1, 3, 4 and numbers containing them
Colors: Blue, gray, orange
Months: March, May, July, December
Compatible best with Pig
Friends with Horse and Dog

Career: Opportunity comes but you need to work harder. However, Tigers will encounter a little challenge. Be brave and cautious. Improved communication skills will help with career development, bringing up working spirit and enthusiasm. Employed Tigers might consider taking a job change but be careful with the timing. You are usually the center of attention. You were born with leadership and are respected by others. Tigers are suited to careers such as advertising agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, artist, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian and chauffeur.

Wealth: Money luck is good. If Tigers want a business and plan to expand it, then you need to know that a new business line is a long-term project. Your current big income should be coming from the old business. Someone will be able to help you acquire wealth, especially those Tigers who work in sales or other businesses that involve relating directly to customers. Focus on managing your personal relationships well in order to gain good reputation. However, there’s a possibility of unexpected personal financial losses. Avoid joint investments to prevent losing everything.

Love and relationship: Female Tigers who are looking for love will have good opportunity to meet the man she’s been waiting for. Female Tigers who are already in love will spend lots of her time with her lover because it’s likely that their relationships will be unstable. Male Tigers who are looking for love will need patience for a love relationship. Spend more time accompanying the girl you like and build friendship first. Take advantage of your good luck while you have it to build good social relationships. Provide support and care to the people around you.

Health: Watch out for any issues with dizziness, migraines, throat, lungs and other respiratory system problems. Pay attention to the stomach, spleen, tumor and intestines. Avoid excessive strenuous exercise because some dangerous activities may lead to physical harm. When involved in outdoor exercise, they should pay particular attention to warm-up exercise. Aerobic exercises are suitable for keeping fit. The risk of accident will increase because of the bad luck. You need to be careful when going out or driving. Fortunately, there will be someone who can help Tigers head off danger.

Rabbit

Predictions for the Rabbit suggest that this year might be a little tough on some fronts. But the Rabbit’s persistence will make him win. New opportunities are everywhere, use these to make yourself all the better. One great way for the Rabbit to get ahead this year is to be focused on what you want out of this year. Pick some goals at the beginning of the year and focus on them. Try to resolve problems that may have acted as stumbling blocks in the past years. Make more friends than enemies. Work hard and you will be rewarded.

Which Rabbit are you?

Wood Rabbit (1975): Clever, quick- witted, selfish, lively in appearance but shrewd at heart
Fire Rabbit (1927, 1987): Broad- minded, smart and flexible with unique views
Earth Rabbit (1939, 1999): Frank, straightforward, ambitious, hard-working but slightly reserved
Metal Rabbit (1951, 2011): Kind-hearted, conservative, lively and enthusiastic
Water Rabbit (1963): Gentle, amicable, able to adjust readily to different conditions but with a weak mindset and principles

Luckiest things for Rabbits

Numbers: 3, 4, 6 and numbers containing them
Colors: Red, pink, purple, blue
Months: February, July, September, November
Compatible best with Dog
Friends with Pig and Sheep

Career: Your career opportunity will appear but it is full of pressure. Carefully measure ability, energy and time before taking any job opportunity. Gain new professional knowledge and skills to build stronger confidence and relieve any job pressures. Problems at work will frequently arise and you will have to solve them without any help. Take the initiative to change working environment this year. Some of Rabbits’ personal relationships will probably break down, especially in the middle of 2017. When dealing with investments, partnerships or contracts, read the terms carefully, in case you are tricked and end up in a vulnerable situation. Take care not to give up half way when striving for something. With a pair of dexterous hands, Rabbits have a gift for calligraphy and painting, as well as tailoring and cooking. The best careers for you are in cultivation, breeding, education, religion, health care, medicine, culture, police/judiciary work and politics.

Wealth: Money luck is good but not from windfall. In 2017, you will have to do everything in person and work very hard to be rewarded. When you receive rewards, do not reinvest money into the same source. It will be a year for business trips. Don’t hesitate to work in different places, if need be. Doing so will lead to more opportunities for development. There is a danger you might lose fortune. Do not get involved in joint financial ventures. Think first before starting a new business.

Love and relationship: Your social and love relationships are poor. Rabbits looking for love can ask help from Dog, Rat, Ox or Snake. Rabbits in a relationship should not bring up any arguments with the partner. You may disrupt your bad luck by getting married. Otherwise, your special relationship will probably end in 2017. Single Rabbit should pay special attention to members of the opposite sex around you. Married Rabbits should take care of their partner and go for short trips with him/her, to reduce the impact of bad luck. It will be easy for Rabbits to become pregnant in 2017. They might, however, undergo Ceasarean section to deliver the baby.

Health: Too much pressure from work falters health condition. Pay attention to your arms, legs, liver and nervous system. Watch out for problems with dizziness, migraines, throat, lungs and other issues related to the respiratory system. You will be susceptible to traffic accidents, so be very careful when driving.

Dragon

Dragon and Rooster don’t have any problems getting along together. Working on the same project together, they can build good cooperative relationship and finish the job perfectly. Dragon can provide protection, knowledge, wisdom, care, and safety to Rooster while Rooster can teach Dragon how to attract people in public and create wealth. Together, they can become good business partners. This year, Dragons are more likely to be confident and speak their minds in situations where they usually wouldn’t. This can help them to better express themselves, which can attract friends and partners who may have similar interests. However, speaking their mind in the wrong places or around the wrong people can get them into trouble. Censoring themselves sometimes in 2017 is important.

Which Dragon are you?

Wood Dragon (1964): Introverted, less enthusiastic and lacking in good relationships
Fire Dragon (1976): Smart, unreliable and easygoing
Earth Dragon (1928, 1988): Smart, ambitious and hardworking
Metal Dragon (1940, 2000): Natural and straightforward, unpredictable with continually changing emotions
Water Dragon (1952, 2012) Persevering, farsighted and vigorous

Luckiest things for Dragons

Numbers: 1, 6 and 7
Colors: Gold, silver, grayish white
Months: August, October and December
Compatible best with Rooster
Friends with Rat and Monkey

Career: Someone will offer Dragon a job in a different company, but it will be a tough decision whether or not to accept the position. The new job position is under pressure, it might be shaky and unstable. If you are well- prepared, then accept the challenge. You may conflict with superiors due to different opinions, so keep calm. There is an opportunity for you to develop your career. You are getting along well with your colleagues and friends and, therefore, can solve any problems with their help. Grab the chance to go on a business trip. You like to embrace challenges and take risks. Some good job choices that allow you to test yourselves include journalist, teacher, inventor, manager, computer analyst, lawyer, engineer, architect, broker and sales person.

Wealth: Money luck is good but it relies on your ideas, creativity, discovery and energy. Use intelligence to bring in money. Find an adviser or a partner who can make your money investments easier. Dragon businessmen need to build a good reputation to bring in wealth. Find people born in the year of the Rooster to do the promotion for you. There is a chance for you to speculate and accumulate a fortune by using intuition. Dragons who want to make a radical career change should either start a business or invest on a new project. Dragons in sales, insurance and the beauty industry will have good fortune.

Love and relationship: Single Dragons and looking for love should join more social activities to meet someone they will like to chat with everyday. You will be popular among the opposite sex and that may cause problems when in a relationship as it will not be stable. Dragons who have partners should enhance their relationship. You better know a woman well before you start dating her in case you get stuck in a love triangle. Married Dragons should avoid falling into temptation with the opposite sex. Make your spouse feel like you are newly in love again. Dragons in a stable relationship might want to consider getting married. This year will bring them good luck.

Health: Older Dragons should pay more attention to the liver and gall bladder, blood, intestines and stomach. Middle-aged and young Dragons should take care of their skin. Dragons will be busy with social engagements in 2017 so they better be conscious of their food intake at parties or gatherings they attend. When driving, obey traffic rules and protect your head and face carefully.

Snake

Rooster will bring good fortune to Snake in their fame, money and career. But they might not be able to handle love relationship that well. In 2017, Snake’s emotions will rule; do not only choose pleasure above all else. This year, Snake’s instincts and general impulses will be heightened which can help them make quick decisions. Snakes should follow their gut feelings, they are likely to be right.

Which Snake are you?

Wood Snake (1965): Orderly, intelligent, with a gift for appreciating the arts and a refined taste
Fire Snake (1977): Smart, insightful, communicative, active and fond of the limelight
Earth Snake (1929, 1989): Calm, with strong self-control, but not steadfast and diligent enough in work
Metal Snake (1941, 2001): Determined, courageous, confident and able: a born leader
Water Snake (1953, 2013): Clever, creative, lively and communicative but sentimental

Luckiest things for Snakes

Numbers: 2, 8, 9 and numbers containing them
Colors: black, red, and yellow
Months: August, October, December
Compatible best with Monkey
Friends with Ox and Rooster

Career: Small improvements can transform into big ones. If a job or promotion opportunity comes, consider how much energy and enthusiasm you have for the new position. If you have second thoughts, better wait for the next opportunity. Your leadership will lead your team to success. Snakes in business will also have good luck with investments. 2017 will be a year of study and competition so learn new skills to strengthen competitiveness to boost career development. Be careful of being tricked by mean people, especially in the latter half of 2017. As Snakes are great thinkers, some good career choices are scientist, analyst, investigator, painter, potter, jeweler, astrologer, magician, dietician and sociologist.

Wealth: Money luck will be good but passion to pursue wealth might not be constant, hence, there’s the chance of an unexpected windfall. Business people must grab the chance to expand business. It is also a good year to lead a team toward a new direction. In 2017, you may fortuitously spend a sum of money on house purchasing or moving.

Love and relationship: Other Snakes will spend more time on career and the need for love will be neglected. Sometimes, they might feel uncomfortable with a relationship that is too close. Relationships unmanaged well will find yourselves in difficult situations. Single Snakes, no matter how uneventful this year when it comes to love, this is still a good time to find your match. Married Snakes will need to give spouse more care, yielding and patience and avoid a third party stepping in. Your social relationships will be good and helpful to your fame, wealth and career opportunities. But in order for that to happen, upkeep social life, keep in touch with friends to maintain connections. Express thoughtful, hospitable and generous attitude to others.

Health: Watch out for problems associated with dizziness, migraines, throat, lung, spleen, stomach and other parts of the respiratory system. Due to bad moods and increased work pressure, you will likely suffer poor quality of sleep. To avoid negative vibes, do not visit the sick or hang around construction work. Don’t go to remote places in case of depressing bad luck. Spend lots of time to relax. Take vacations at the proper time. Pay attention also to the health conditions of family members, especially the old ones.

Horse

Horse’s fame, wealth and career will come together. But remember the phrase, “Sow much, reap much. Sow little, reap little.” Don’t just relax. Keep working hard because this year, Horse’s life will be all over the place, with energy levels in dramatic ups and downs.

Which Horse are you?

Wood Horse (1954, 2014): Irritable and sentimental, with an abundant imagination and insightful analyses of issues
Fire Horse (1966): Smart, charismatic, lively, overflowing with enthusiasm but stubborn
Earth Horse (1978): Optimistic, kind-hearted, righteous, but irritable; with a strong sense of responsibility and always ready to help others
Metal Horse (1930, 1990): kind, straightforward, calm, rational, always ready to help others and popular among friends
Water Horse (1942, 2002): Sentimental, irritable, reliable, amicable, always ready to help others and very charming for friends of the opposite sex

Luckiest things for Horses

Numbers: 2, 3, 7 and numbers containing them
Colors: Yellow and green
Months: April, June, August, January 2018
Compatible best with Sheep
Friends with Tiger and Dog

Career: As long as you continue to be passionate about career and continuously set higher goals and achieve them, success will come and career will bring you good income. An offer to a new position looks good, accept the challenge and take it. There will be misfortune and obstacles so Horse needs to run and compete. Competitions with colleagues are possible so better be ready. Be careful when dealing with documents and contracts. Jobs involving communicating with others attract Horses most. Horses dislike taking orders, and some good career choices for them include being publicist, sales representative, journalist, language instructor, translator, bartender, performer, tour operator, librarian or pilot.

Wealth: Rooster represents your money. You might have a salary raise and might also have a good investment return but watch out for your expenses. You will receive support from some females towards promotion at work. But improvements may not be very pronounced, so you should lower your expectations and keep working hard. Avoid partnership in any investment plans.

Love and relationship: You will find love but only if you put effort into it. Attend more social events. Single Horse will meet the right one and develop a relationship. You will be enjoying good circumstances. Horses who are into a relationship will find it solid, but still, avoid small quarrels. This is a good year for some who are in a serious relationship. Married Horse, keep your distance from any third party so as not to be caught up in a love triangle. When dealing with other people, Horses should be mindful of their reactions in order to win the reputation.

Health: Beware of injury from metal objects. Take special care of respiratory system, heart and blood vessels, stomach and urinary system. Do regular exercise and have a physical examination. Influenced by bad luck, you may find yourselves stuck in a bad mood. Ask friends or seniors for help when feeling upset. Spend more time with family and friends, go out for fun to reduce the impact of bad luck.

Sheep

Renewal, challenges, surprising events are what the year of the Rooster has in store for you. This is not the time for daydreaming or being caught off-handed. Sheep’s versatile talents will help bring good fortune in fame, wealth and career. However, Sheep will have to work hard before reaching Rooster’s joyful time.

Which Sheep are you?

Wood Goat (1955, 2015): Amicable, gentle and compassionate
Fire Goat (1967): Amicable, frank and honest, always making everything clean and tidy
Earth Goat (1979): Righteous, honest, straightforward and will never harm their friends
Metal Goat (1931, 1991): Ambitious and kind-hearted with a strong sense of responsibility in work; sometimes too stubborn
Water Goat (1943, 2003): Always ready to help others and they can sacrifice their own interests for others

Luckiest things for Sheeps

Numbers: 2, 7 or numbers containing 2 and 7
Colors: Green, red, purple
Months: June, August, October
Compatibility best with Horse
Friends with Pig and Rabbit

Career: Continue to be passionate about your career and to set higher career goals. Your career luck will bring good income. If there’s a promotion opportunity or new job offer, accept the challenge. Though your workload will increase and you will undertake more responsibilities, your diligence will be rewarded well. Your best work partners are Horses. Good career choices for Sheep are pediatrician, actor, daycare teacher, interior designer, florist, hair stylist, musician, editor, illustrator and art history teacher.

Wealth: Money luck is good, there will be many opportunities but you need to spend more energy and time to bring it home. Your success is weak. Sheep in business should stay cautious and focused. They will have a chance to make a fortune, but do not set foot in unfamiliar fields. Do not take risks. Sheep will have opportunity to make unexpected gains on foreign stocks and shares. Donate to charity to counter robbery risk.

Love and relationships: Sheep who are looking for love will have the opportunity to find someone but don’t put too much pressure on a potential partner. Try and develop relationship with someone coming home from abroad or from elsewhere. Sheep already in love must keep and maintain the current relationship. However, if they want to ask for a deeper relationship, wait for the right moment. Married Sheep will focus on career to bring home extra income. This will bring trouble to a happy family. Counter this by creating some romantic situations, which will bring you unexpected and pleasant results. Some people might want to keep a certain distance from you because of your aggressive attitude.

Health: Your health will be affected by bad luck, especially to men born in 1955 or 1991 and women born in 1967 or 2003. Pay attention to problems accompanied by dizziness, migraines, vision, throat, lung and other respiratory system issues. Eat fresh and organic produce, and eliminate red meat from diet whenever possible. Have a regular schedule for meals and keep your sleep and waking schedule consistent. The health of the your family will also be affected by bad luck. Pay more attention to their health condition, especially the seniors members of your family. Don’t do any dangerous sports to avoid of accidents.

Monkey

An opportunity is coming. Good fortune will arrive. If Monkey plans to start a business, this is the time to start one. This year feels like Monkeys finally have the freedom to do what they want. Work on hobbies or goals that may have been put off in past years. While these may not make them rich and famous, they will at least let them have a good time. But beware also of unexpected obstacles. This is not the year to relax. Be careful also of the people who you trust.

Which Monkey are you?

Fire Monkey (1956, 2016): Ambitious and adventurous, but irritable
Wood Monkey (1944, 2004): Always ready to help others; compassionate, with strong self-esteem but stubborn
Water Monkey (1932, 1992): Smart, quick-witted, fond of being in the limelight but haughty
Metal Monkey (1920, 1980): Smart, quick-witted and confident and also irritable and stubborn
Earth Monkey (1968): Frank, optimistic and fearless

Lucky things for Monkeys

Numbers: 4 and 9
Colors: White, blue, gold
Months: June, August, October
Compatible best with Snake
Friends with Dragon and Rat

Career: Though you’ve been pushing and working hard in your career, you haven’t reached your goal yet. Accomplish your aim with diligence. If there’s a promotion or a company offers a new position, accept the challenge and take the position. Expand your markets to other places. Business trips will serve to improve career prospects. Females, however, should not have too much close contact with male colleagues, for such contact may lead to misunderstanding and cause family conflict. Monkeys work very hard in their careers, they can adapt well to different working environments. Good career choices for you are accounting and banking, science, engineering, stock market trading, air traffic control, film directing, jewelry and salesmanship.

Wealth: With diligence, you will have good money luck. There’s competition while looking for extra income. If you could handle the money opportunity alone, then you will get what you want. Otherwise, ask your competitor to work with you as a partner and manage the opportunity together. Engineers, car-mechanics, those who work outdoors, or with cigarettes, wine, or men’s suits, will all have good fortune. Things will go smoothly at work for those who work in design, creative work, advertising, or planning. Focus on financial matters, explore different markets.

Love and relationship: Single female Monkeys have a good chance of making a good match. In case you’re caught up in a love triangle, know him well before developing a relationship. Male Monkeys will also tend to be in a relationship but not stable. During the relationship, you may suffer unexpected personal financial loss. Monkeys who are into a relationship need some patience before pursuing a deeper relationship. Do not push your lover to give you more love and time. Just maintain the current relationship. Married Monkeys can focus on career or money investments. Monkeys will be active with their social life and have more chances to connect with people. They should not have too much close contact with the opposite sex to avoid conflict within family circle.

Health: Watch out for problems associated with dizziness, migraines, vision, throat, lung and other respiratory system issues. With pressure from hard work, you may quarrel frequently with family members. Just doing your own thing will have a bad effect on your career, friendships and family. When arguments happen, view the problems from the perspective of others. To relieve pressure when upset, do some exercise, such as going for a walk with family or friends. And pay attention to your diet by eating more fruit and vegetables.

Rooster

You will have mixed weal and woe this year, mainly because both lucky and unlucky stars will shine on you. There is abundance in wealth and prosperity but you will have to work extra hard. The year of one’s birth sign is the most unlucky year in the 12-year cycle, according to Chinese astrology. So in the year of your sign, fortune in all aspects of your life will not be very good. Therefore, you should be more careful in 2017. Control you fiery temper and avoid gossip.

Which Rooster are you?

Wood Rooster (1945, 2005): Energetic, overconfident, tender and unstable
Fire Rooster (1957, 2017): Trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work
Earth Rooster (1969): Loving, generous, trustworthy and popular with their friends
Metal Rooster (1921, 1981): Determined, brave, perseverant and hardworking
Water Rooster (1933, 1993): Smart, quick-witted, compassionate

Luckiest things for Roosters

Numbers: 5, 7, 8 and numbers containing them like 57, 78
Colors: Gold, brown, yellow
Months: the 2nd, 5th, and 11th Chinese lunar months
Compatible best with Ox, Snake

Career: You have luck in leadership. But if the employed Rooster does not like changing jobs, then this is not a good year to move. Promotion and recognition will be difficult; work closely with coworkers on big projects. Social relationships will bring pressure, ask assistance from Tiger for help. They can give positive thinking and direction. Good career choices are newsreader, salesperson, restaurant owner, hairdresser, public relations officer, farmer, athlete, teacher, waiter, journalist, travel writer, dentist, surgeon, soldier, firefighter, security guard, and police officer.

Wealth: Money luck is good but requires a lot of energy and hard work. Do your best and let things be, without setting sights too high. Businessmen will deal with operational pressures. Expenses will increase so plan a budget. Save money instead of investing. Some people may seek to make money from you. You won’t get loans back soon. You can still earn a significant amount from career, and you can accumulate substantial wealth at year’s end.

Love and relationship: With so much work pressure and emotional upheaval, you should calm down when handling romantic issues. Don’t make impulsive decisions. Love relationship might not be very stable, so be patient as it progresses. If relationship doesn’t progress, consider breaking up, especially for those who are 24 or 36 years old. If in a relationship for years, this is a good time to get married. This is a good year for married couples to have babies, but beware of illicit affairs.

Health: Pay attention to problems associated with dizziness and nose, bronchus, throat, lung and other respiratory system issues. Consult your doctor if feeling unusual pain to make sure it’s nothing tumor-related. Make some charity donations to increase health luck.

Dog

This is the year for the Dog to relax and enjoy life. Dog will feel more energized and in control of their life. Make sure not to waste these feelings though. Make positive changes in life, make sure that the current choices will not affect the future in a negative way. Next year, 2018, is an inauspicious year for Dogs, so Dogs can have fun now but never forget to prepare for the future. There will be some conflicts in relationships but wealth and study opportunities exist.

Which Dog are you?

Wood Dog (1934, 1994): Sincere, reliable, considerate, understanding and patient
Fire Dog (1946, 2006): Intelligent, hardworking and sincere
Earth Dog (1958): Communicative, serious and responsible in work
Metal Dog (1970): Conservative, desirable, cautious and always ready to help others
Water Dog (1922, 1982): Brave and self-centered, even seemingly selfish; well-versed in dealing with financial issues

Luckiest things for Dogs

Numbers: 3, 4, 9 and numbers containing them
Colors: Red, green, purple
Months: March, May, October, December
Compatible best with Rabbit
Friends with Tiger and Horse

Career: It may be difficult to prioritize and make decisions. Due to your loyal personality, you tend to choose a career based on the principle of serving others. Dogs are seen as valuable employees as they put their heart and soul into their tasks. Recommended careers for Dogs include police officer, scientist, counselor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk and judge. If you are employed and already busy at work, don’t volunteer to take on more responsibilities. Businessmen Dogs are not recommended to expand their business. If there is a chance to receive a promotion or a new job offer, skip the opportunity. You will not be able to deliver perfect results. Be careful that the pressure of work doesn’t cause you to have bad temper, which may offend your boss, seniors or friends.

Wealth: Not a good year for you to gain extra wealth. If you want to be rewarded, work harder than last year. Opportunities abound and there will be wonderful support from influential benefactors. Use social networks well to bring you money opportunities. Grab it at once for when money luck disappears, you will have to wait for another year. Risky investment will cause money loss. You may have many interesting ideas and will be creative so make use of your skills to get rewards. Be careful of dishonest people and of old clients who are leaving. Control expenses well and reconsider new investments. If you are planning to buy a house this year, better understand the house’s condition well, in case you become stuck in a lawsuit.

Love and relationship: There is no improvement in romance. You will spend too much energy on your career and may ignore your relationship. Single Dogs have little chance of being in a relationship. Dogs who are looking for love must not be too aggressive when approaching new friends. Single Dog may finally find someone who touches their heart, but there may be many competitors. Dogs already in love need some patience to build a deeper relationship. Do not push your lover for giving you too much love and time. Married Dogs’ love relationship is stable, hence, they can focus on career development or money investment.

Health: Problems with the nose, bronchus, throat, lungs and other respiratory system issues, cervical vertebrae and urinary system. When you feel uncomfortable, consult your doctor. Also pay more attention to the health of senior members in your family. Make some charity donations to increase good luck.

Pig

Pigs have many potential opportunities, good career progress but small victory. This year looks like Pigs will be begging to balance yourself out. Try not to cause problems, and don’t get too ahead of yourself. Be patient. Do not take too high risk. Focus on general goals and look at things from a new angle. Don’t rush for your own benefit without thinking of people’s interests. Sharpen skills that will help out on the job, with friends and in hobbies. Watch your behaviors and reputation before taking actions.

Which Pig are you?

Wood Pig (1935, 1995): Good-natured, lovely, easy- going, generous, brave but irritable
Fire Pig (1947, 2007): Ambitious, persevering but impatient
Earth Pig (1959): Communicative, popular among their friends, with a strong sense of timekeeping
Metal Pig (1971): Broad-minded, amicable and willing to help others
Water Pig (1923, 1983): Gentle, modest, earnest, responsible but subjective in life

Luckiest things for Pigs

Numbers: 2, 5, 8 and numbers containing them
Colors: Yellow, gray, brown, gold
Months: March, May, October, December
Compatible best with Tiger
Friends with Rabbit and Sheep

Career: You are expecting good possible career achievements, however, you might be over-confident with your career performance. You will be a little uncertain of your career’s future. Ask help from people born in the year of the Horse or Snake. Now is not a good time to change work. There is also the prospect of having bad luck resulting in you ending up in court. So don’t do anything illegal or offend anyone. Be careful in dealing with contracts. With a great sense of responsibility, Pigs are not afraid to try to do what they are interested in, and Pigs have rich creativity and imagination. Pigs thrive as entertainers, caterers, doctors, veterinarians and interior decorators. Promising career fields include transportation, entertainment, retail and hospitality.

Wealth: You may feel like you have the ability to earn more money. If you have the enthusiasm and passion at work, then they will bring extra income home. Money luck will be great during the summer. You are recommended to do the basic work well to ensure a quality performance. Therefore, they can improve their popularity in the industry and their reputation can bring you better fortune. There is no good luck when it comes to investments, partnerships, or guarantees.

Love and relationship: There is no improvement in love department. Because you will put more effort into your career, you will have no desire to be in a relationship. What’s more, with the pressure of work, even if you meet someone there will be little progress between you. Committed Pigs may give more time, love and care to the person they like. Married Pigs should not forget to care about their partner. Manage time properly and spend more time with him/her. Your social relationship should be fine but sometimes, you lack the enthusiasm. You also might inadvertently hurt other people’s feelings.

Health: Watch out for problems associated with dizziness, tumors, throat, lung and other respiratory issues, bladder, blood, urination and cardiovascular system. Avoid excessive eating, drinking and smoking at parties and social events. Add a balanced diet and proper exercise to keep fit. Be very careful of accidental injuries and watch your steps when going out. You are recommended to purchase insurance.