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Happy New Year!!

Today is not only my 30th birthday, but it's Chinese New Year as well. (The beginning of the year of the Ox.) As a public service, I offer you a summary, culled from various authoritative sources, of what you can expect this year, if you, like me, were born in the Chinese year of the Horse.

**In case anyone is inclined to argue that 1979 was the Year of the Goat, I remind you that Chinese New Year does not fall on January 1. And so, if a person was born in mid-late January, it's important to determine whether his birthday was before or after the Chinese New Year for that January. According to ProAstro.com, I am a
horse, as the year of the Goat did not begin until January 28. Which immediately makes me feel superior to all my goat-y, not-yet-thirty friends.**

General
~~The year should bring much more happiness than 2008.
~~This then should be a terrific year for Horses.
~~You really ought to look after yourself better.
~~You may find that you need more sleep to maintain a functioning level of vitality. It wouldn't hurt to implement a routine of daily exercise, possibly jogging.

Work
~~There is success to be had, both in your home life and in business, but you will have to be careful not to gallop off down the wrong track, as the potential for a tumble is also lurking.
~~Your professional picture bodes nothing but success.
~~As this year will tend to take up almost all of your time for work projects, make sure you take some time off to nurture your creativity.
~~The Horse may not see the success that you have become accustomed in the year of the Ox.

Love
~~Your love life may be static this year.
~~You may indeed fall in love this year. And when you fall, you crash. Thunderously.
~~The single Horse may have trouble this year finding a meaningful, long lasting relationship.

Money
~~One positive area this year may be with your finances, as long as you spend wisely
~~You financial picture however picks up straightaway when the Chinese year begins. You will eventually make some extra money doing something you love to do.

Others
~~You should look to old friends and family for advice
~~At times, you may be so preoccupied with your own activities that you forget the needs of those around you. Step outside of your own world to take care of the ones you love.

Conclusion (mine)
Sounds like the chances of my starting a successful relationship this year are about the same as the chances I'll take up jogging. But at least I'll be happy and have some extra money as long as I'm nice to people. And since you're people, I will start being nice by wishing you the best and brightest year of the Ox that God can imagine for you!

Very sincerely,
~~LeAn

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  1. Guilty MomSaturday, January 31, 2009

    LeAn - According to your second source, those of us (inferior?!?) "Goat-y" friends may not have as favorable a year as we desire; however, we'll be learning a lot about ourselves in the process. Career prospects are fair for us and we may find solace in our family relations this year. We're supposed to be careful with health and wealth, though next year should be quite profitable for us!

    According to the Zodiac, you & I and all other Aquarians can expect it to be all about a new vision in 2009, and work to move our planet toward the highest and healthiest quality of life. We're to express ourselves and move forward with our visionary ideas. It's time to let go of anything that holds us back. (http://www.astrology.com/year/overview/aquarius.html)

    I've heard there's another source out there that has thoughts about the year for us. Hmmm - where did I put that Bible...?

    Happy New Year & best of luck with your newest endeavors!

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