2008 CHINESE OVERVIEW

Dragon

Hopefully the Pig showered blessings on you last year. If not, don't worry. This year promises to be even better with your good friend the Rat in charge. You could enjoy success but this is still not the best of years, as Earth does not favour your luck. This is a year for avoiding risk. As a Dragon, you could be something of a dreamer. If so, this is the perfect year for you, since Earth promotes practicality. This means you have a good chance of realising one of your big dreams.

Career: The year of the Rat seems to smile on your career. Chances for advancement may be there for the taking if you can come up with something imaginative that will breathe life into your ideas. If you are open to change, your willing spirit and adaptive style could win you big points with those in authority. A certain colleague could become an unexpected ally so be sure to stay alert to the work of those around you and find ways to get other people involved in your projects.

Relationships: The good-will of the Rat towards your career sector will probably overflow into your relationships. If you are able to come down from your lofty perch and express your emotions and love to your friends and family, many happy moments will likely follow. The Earth element of this year favours family, humble actions and heart-felt gestures. Your social life should be rather active. Single Dragons could find their soul mate, or at least a little romance, as this is a very auspicious year for love.

Health: You may feel like you are getting a double shot of espresso with the combined energies of your very active social life and the high-octane fuel that is derived from the year of the Rat. One word of caution: Although you may feel like a superhero, you are definitely not one. Take the same precautions that a normal human being would.

Wealth: Although your health is in very good shape, your financial fitness may not quite be at the same level, as the Earth element favours conservative actions over risky ones this year. If you are considering making a major purchase for you home, this seems to be a very favourable time to proceed with such actions. Striving to improve your financial contacts and networks could be profitable. Try not to overlook financial planning and savings.

Snake

This year promises to be a vast improvement over the last one. You are likely, for example, to experience exciting mental stimulation. If you use your brains you can produce some very good results in most areas of your life. Almost every month will provide opportunities, although you might want to take it easy right after the Chinese New Year. Next year should be even better, so you should take time to make plans and begin projects to be completed then.

Career: The fast paced energy given off by the year of the Rat creates a dynamic career environment for the Snake. This spark of energy could inspire the Snake with new and creative ideas resulting in many opportunities. However, in order to take advantage of such opportunities, you may have to take some quick and decisive action. If you are bored with your present work situation, this is a good time to seek greener pastures.

Relationships: The good vibrations that the year of the Rat gave off to your career sector should overflow into your relationships. Your most memorable moments this year will be the intimate ones shared with family and friends. An active social life should be fuelled by the almost endless energy of the fast-talking and highly social Rat year. Single Snakes have a wonderful chance to find love and romance, or maybe just one great fling.

Health: All the energy spent in your career and relationships could have a negative impact on your health. Your best bet to stay healthy could be to get in plenty of exercise and engage in some of your favourite leisure activities. You may also be able to further reduce your stress levels and increase your health levels if you are a little bit less secretative with your family members and friends.

Wealth: Your finances seem to be on track to make some healthy improvements. If you have suffered some financial setbacks, you may be able to make a monetary comeback of sorts in the year of the ever-resourceful Rat. Attempt to steer well clear of expensive purchases, especially impulse buys. You will most likely suffer from buyer?s remorse right after making a large purchase. Under the Earth element, conservative investments may show some profits.