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2010, The Year of the Tiger sees a dominant, competitive energy, ready to rejuvinate the sulleness experienced last year.
After waiting for his chance to pounce, this year looks set to be a roaring success.
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The year of your birth will influence the passage through the upcoming year.
Despite 2010 being the Year of the Tiger bringing energy and rejuvination, your inner animal will have something to say about it.
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Locate your year of birth below (19xx, 20xx) and then your respective animal.
For years not listed, add or remove multiples of 12 e.g. Rat, 1948-12=1936.
| Rat | 48 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 | 08 |
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| Ox | 49 | 61 | 73 | 85 | 97 | 09 |
| Tiger | 50 | 62 | 74 | 86 | 98 | 10 |
| Rabbit | 51 | 63 | 75 | 87 | 99 | 11 |
| Dragon | 52 | 64 | 76 | 88 | 00 | 12 |
| Snake | 53 | 65 | 77 | 89 | 01 | 13 |
| Horse | 54 | 66 | 78 | 90 | 02 | 14 |
| Goat | 55 | 67 | 79 | 91 | 03 | 15 |
| Monkey | 56 | 68 | 80 | 92 | 04 | 16 |
| Rooster | 57 | 69 | 81 | 93 | 05 | 17 |
| Dog | 58 | 70 | 82 | 94 | 06 | 18 |
| Pig | 59 | 71 | 83 | 95 | 07 | 19 |
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| Rat | ♥ | Dragons, Monkeys | ✘ | Horses |
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| Ox | ♥ | Snakes, Roosters | ✘ | Goats |
| Tiger | ♥ | Horses, Dogs | ✘ | Monkeys |
| Rabbit | ♥ | Goats, Pigs |
✘ | Roosters |
| Dragon | ♥ | Rats, Monkeys | ✘ | Dogs |
| Snake | ♥ | Oxen, Roosters | ✘ | Pigs |
| Horse | ♥ | Tigers, Dogs | ✘ | Rats |
| Goat | ♥ | Rabbits, Pigs | ✘ | Oxen |
| Monkey | ♥ | Dragons, Rats | ✘ | Tigers |
| Rooster | ♥ | Snakes, Rats | ✘ | Rabbits |
| Dog | ♥ | Horses, Tigers | ✘ | Dragons |
| Pig | ♥ | Goats, Rabbits | ✘ | Snakes |
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The Rat represents the element of water which is refreshing but at the same time unstable as water is never still unless it is stagnant or frozen, neither of which is desirable.
What we can expect from the month of December is a period of unrest due to the high activity of this fellow who has the sole intention of clearing things through and getting the energy moving again for the New Year.
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The Ox represents the earth element so the banks of the river will offer some guidance to the mayhem thrown up by the Rat and his fast flowing water element throughout the previous month. He gives a lot of thought to everything he does so although you may feel some degree of stability in this month and your feet on more solid ground you nevertheless have to wait to see the results you desire.
Be assured the Ox will produce this because he has a hidden reserve that pushes his energy forwards constantly to the handover of the first animal of the spring, the Tiger.
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February can be a month of breakthroughs that have felt like they have been a long time coming. This is the consequence of the winter season which saw the seeds that were sown throughout the autumn resting and germinating beneath the cold ground.
The air is getting warmer and the time is now right so they are ready to begin to show through. The Tiger’s responsibility is to make things happen.
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The Rabbit’s natural element is yin wood which is represented by a fresh new shoot coming through the earth. This shoot needs plenty of tender loving care to encourage its growth.
Airing on the side of caution you have to guard against complacency this month. Of course you want to continue to build on the positive energy that has come through recently but we also have to understand the hard work has only just begun.
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The Dragon’s natural element is earth so he offers some stability to what can have been a very taxing previous few months. He plans ahead too so, like the Ox, he has hidden reserves to help take the energy through the hot summer months ahead.
April is therefore a month of seeing some degree of fruition to your well laid out plans and an encouraging energy to help you keep your resolve.
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The Snake’s natural element is fire so it is he who has real fire and enthusiasm in his belly to keep the continuity of the yearly energy moving and as money is usually his motivation and his driving force nothing will deter him. This will be a month of opportunities and a feeling of a quiet confidence to anyone with a keen eye on the financial developments around the world.
There is also however, a need for caution as the Snake is not always one to be trusted.
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His natural element is fire so drive and persistence are the forte of the Horse. There is a saying “make hay whilst the sun shines” and nothing could be more appropriate this month. The best approach is to make the most of the moment presented to you and to enjoy it for the pleasure that it gives.
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The sheep is the most relaxed and laid back of the 12 animals so July is a month of quiet consolidation and relaxation.
The Sheep has everything under control and is ready to hand over the responsibility of the energy to the following season when the time comes. He knows his job and does it well. He also does not more than he has to so this is a month for recharging your batteries.
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The Monkey will translate the need for more determination to keep your sustained efforts going. August will be a time to reap the fruits of your labours so being cautious to maintain a quiet confidence and resisting the temptation to shout of your successes from the tree tops, as the monkey is happy to do, is more likely to see you through to a positive outcome.
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September is the month for ploughing the land and sowing the seeds for the following year. It is a time for cutting back.
The roots of the tree are sound because the energy has been stored there so nothing could be more natural that to prune the tree to encourage fresh new growth in the spring. The Autumn Equinox is a time for forwarding planning and for trimming the dead wood out of your life.
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On the whole the Dog is happiest at home as this is where his true alliance sits and where he can provide the warmth and affection to help guard against the cold winter months to come.
October is the month for resting, recharging and putting a strategy together for the following year. It is not a time for new beginnings so opening a business or making major investments would not be a wise move now.
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He may not be totally righteous but he stands in his truth and thus expects you to accept him, warts and all.
November is the month to question your actions and to know the truth without wallpapering over the cracks. Take this advice and you will have a solid platform to take you into the New Year, ignore it and you could well find yourself skating on thin ice.
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