Happy Chinese New Year everyone!
農曆新年!
For those of you not familiar with the Chinese New Year calendar, here is a primer and also a quick reference as to what the year is predicted to harbor for you. Disclaimer, this is just for fun … though if you are like me, these things have an almost precision like way of coming true (but that’s just me).
Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar; usually falling between the end of January and the end of February on the Gregorian calendar. This year the Chinese New Year arrives Feb. 14, which also happens to be Valentines Day! So as a special bonus, there is a love/romance/compatibility chart at the end of this post.
The typical greeting at this time of year is Kung Hei Fat Choi (in Cantonese), or Gong Xi Fa Cai (in Mandarin) means “Wishing You A Prosperous Year”
Twelve animal names are used in the Chinese Lunar calendar to represent a 12 year cycle. Look at the table below to generally determine what animal type you are based upon your birth date. Although if your b-day is around Feb you might want to look more closely at the exact date as you might be on the cusp because of the variance of the lunar year:
| Tiger | 1926 | 1938 | 1950 | 1962 | 1974 | 1986 | 1998 | 2010 | |
| Rabbit | 1927 | 1939 | 1951 | 1963 | 1975 | 1987 | 1999 | 2011 | |
| Dragon | 1928 | 1940 | 1952 | 1964 | 1976 | 1988 | 2000 | 2012 | |
| Snake | 1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 | |
| Horse | 1930 | 1942 | 1954 | 1966 | 1978 | 1990 | 2002 | 2014 | |
| Sheep | 1931 | 1943 | 1955 | 1967 | 1979 | 1991 | 2003 | 2015 | |
| Monkey | 1932 | 1944 | 1956 | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 | 2004 | 2016 | |
| Rooster | 1933 | 1945 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1993 | 2005 | 2017 | |
| Dog | 1934 | 1946 | 1958 | 1970 | 1982 | 1994 | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Boar | 1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 | 2019 | |
| Rat | 1936 | 1948 | 1960 | 1972 | 1984 | 1996 | 2008 | 2020 | |
| Ox | 1937 | 1949 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1997 | 2009 | 2021 |
In general Tiger years are said to bring conflict, devastation, international crises and political upheaval. Not a rosy sign and a Tiger year is not for the meek and timid. Those willing to be daring and brave fare best in Tiger years. For those who are impulsive, risks may backfire but those who have nerves of steel will find the adrenaline rush sharpening their claws and stiring up their appetites for excitement and adventure. That being said, once you’ve found your animal sign based on your birth date, review below for a more specific forecast of what the year of the Tiger might mean for you (remember though this is just for fun and in no way an accurate predictor of your year ahead):
Tiger |
1926 | 1938 | 1950 | 1962 | 1974 | 1986 | 1998 | 2010 |
This is your year! Last year the Ox had their fun and it wasn’t the best for you. But you should be confident and spread your wings in both work and play. Satisfaction abounds in all that you do and most of all you will have fun fun fun! You lucky Tigers you 🙂
Rabbit |
1927 | 1939 | 1951 | 1963 | 1975 | 1987 | 1999 | 2011 |
You would think this might be a scary year for you fluffy bunnies, but actually Rabbits should be prospering well in 2010. Predicted as an excellent time to put those long awaited plans and projects into motion. The only caveat is to read fine any print carefully. But hop to it and enjoy!
Dragon |
1928 | 1940 | 1952 | 1964 | 1976 | 1988 | 2000 | 2012 |
This year you Dragon’s must realize that you can’t please everybody. You may discover that work and personal relationships are not what they appear so for Dragon’s who dislike any form of commitment, caution is the middle word.
Snake |
1929 | 1941 | 1953 | 1965 | 1977 | 1989 | 2001 | 2013 |
As a Snake you would be wise to watch out for hidden dangers in this Tiger year. Unfortunately it may not be an easy year for you, so many should stay on the sidelines until the stampede is over. Keeping a low profile might be the best move (which shouldn’t be difficult for you Snakes) 🙂
Horse |
1930 | 1942 | 1954 | 1966 | 1978 | 1990 | 2002 | 2014 |
If you are a Horse (like me) at last we get to forge ahead as we thrive on the vibrant undercurrent of the Tiger year. We will be partying through 2010 but as we are busy networking and socializing, we need to watch our finances as this could be a costly year for our wallets. Still party on dudes and dudettes!
Sheep |
1931 | 1943 | 1955 | 1967 | 1979 | 1991 | 2003 | 2015 |
This may be a tough year for Sheep although the trends are not overwhelmingly negative. Although bewildering at times, it could be viewed as interesting when viewed in a positive light. Good time to make cashmere sweaters from lost wool.
Monkey |
1932 | 1944 | 1956 | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 | 2004 | 2016 |
Monkeys like Snakes might need to keep a low profile in this Tiger year. Pushing yourself or forcing plans may attract unwanted attention as the conditions are said to be unfavorable. Best bet would be to work steadily and calmly and wait for the brighter Rabbit year in 2011. This might not be the best time to monkey around.
Rooster |
1933 | 1945 | 1957 | 1969 | 1981 | 1993 | 2005 | 2017 |
Quick decisions are key for Roosters this year. Fast and furious action will bring much excitement and if you can handle it you will come out winners in 2010. You can confidently set out on new plans or long-term ambitions. Just don’t wake us up every morning cockle doodling with your ideas.
Dog |
1934 | 1946 | 1958 | 1970 | 1982 | 1994 | 2006 | 2018 |
Finally someone let you Dogs out and your ideas can flourish. Rewards will come as past doggone efforts and hard work are recognized professionally. For you singles out there, a soul-mate might beckon. Ruff!
Boar |
1935 | 1947 | 1959 | 1971 | 1983 | 1995 | 2007 | 2019 |
Boars will have their patience tried this year. Money and personal relationships may be particularly problematic. Watch out for untrustworthy types who might come calling. Best to keep your head down this year as the 2011 Rabbit year looks to be a better bet. Play some poker with your Snake and Monkey buddies if you all need to hunker down together.
Rat |
1936 | 1948 | 1960 | 1972 | 1984 | 1996 | 2008 | 2020 |
You Rats are famous for your rashness and for a tendency to take the odd gamble. Since the year of the Tiger is an unpredictable one Rats are advised to curb their impulsiveness and to avoid risks. Travel for work and personal pleasure is definitely prevalent but watch those trips to Vegas! For some this year may result in a parting of the ways, new job or new relationship?
Ox |
1937 | 1949 | 1961 | 1973 | 1985 | 1997 | 2009 | 2021 |
Oxen, last year 2009 was your year! Hopefully you prospered and did well. Since Ox are stability loving types, Tiger years, which bring drama and tension are not preferred by the Ox. Watch out for friction at home or at work and try to avoid locking horns with others. You have strong perseverance though and that will ultimately see you through 2010.
Cloud ‘N Clear Poll – You Make The Call!
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For Valentines Day! See the animal sign compatibility chart below for how well matched you are with your significant other:
For Tigers
Sensitive, a deep thinker and capable of great sympathy, tigers share good compatibility horoscopes with cheerful horses, and honest dogs. Second best matches include rabbits, boars and fellow tigers.
For Rabbits
Articulate, talented and ambitious, rabbits do well to pair up with other rabbits, elegant sheep and boars. You’ll also mesh well with tiger, snake, dog and ox.
For Dragons
These sensitive, brave and honest dragons get along best with dynamic rats, and monkeys. Second best matches can be found with roosters, snakes and boars.
For Snakes
Financially fortunate snakes can make a successful love match with roosters, ox, and dogs. Your tremendous sympathy for others also lets you fair well with rats, rabbits and sheep.
For Horses
Cheerful horses get along best with tigers, sheep and dogs. Additionally, because you tend to be impatient and passionate, the next best thing would be to spend time with dragons and roosters.
For Sheep
Sheep can be shy and may have a slightly pessimistic outlook on life. Balancing out this side of their personality is their wise, gentle and compassionate nature. Their best matches include rabbits, horses and other boars. Sheep to sheep are also a good match.
For Monkeys
As eluded to previously, monkeys are the erratic geniuses of Chinese astrology. Clever, skillful and flexible, their best matches are rats, dragons and other monkeys.
For Roosters
Capable, talented and wise, roosters have a tendency to think they’re always right! Even so, it’s easy to fall for a rooster because they tend to be interesting and brave. Roosters get along best with ox, dragons and snakes.
For Dogs
Some in Chinese astrology say that the dog represents the very best characteristics of human nature. Dogs tend to have a deep sense of loyalty and are incredibly honest. Some of their best matches include tigers and other dogs. Runners up include horses, monkeys and boars.
For Boars
Boars are known to be chivalrous and gallant. It is said that whatever they do, they use all their strength, and when they make friends, they make them for life! Their best chance for a love connection is with rabbits and sheep. But lots of other 3’s in tigers, monkey, rooster, dog and rats.
For Rats
Your charm and attraction for the opposite sex blends especially well with the energetic, excitable and stubborn dragon. Intelligent rats also get along with monkeys. Lucky Rats also get a lot of runners in snakes, boars, oxen and other rats. No shortage of choices for you romantic Rats.
For Ox
Normally patient, taciturn ox can sometimes turn eccentric and short-tempered. Best matches for you include roosters and financially stable snakes. With rabbits and rats being the next best choices.
The ♥ symbol represents the best match, with the other matches graded by a number. Higher the number e.g. 3, the better the compatibility.
| Tiger | Rabbit | Dragon | Snake | Horse | Sheep | Monkey | Rooster | Dog | Boar | Rat | Ox | |
| Tiger | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ♥ | 2 | 1 | 2 | ♥ | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rabbit | 3 | ♥ | 2 | 3 | 2 | ♥ | 1 | 1 | 3 | ♥ | 1 | 3 |
| Dragon | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ♥ | 2 | 1 | 3 | ♥ | 1 |
| Snake | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ♥ | 2 | ♥ | 3 | 1 | 3 | ♥ |
| Horse | ♥ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ♥ | 2 | 3 | ♥ | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sheep | 2 | ♥ | 2 | 3 | ♥ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ♥ | 1 | 1 |
| Monkey | 2 | 1 | ♥ | 2 | 2 | 3 | ♥ | 1 | 3 | 3 | ♥ | 2 |
| Rooster | 2 | 1 | 2 | ♥ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ♥ |
| Dog | ♥ | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ♥ | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Boar | 3 | ♥ | 3 | 1 | 2 | ♥ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rat | 2 | 1 | ♥ | 3 | 1 | 1 | ♥ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ox | 1 | 3 | 1 | ♥ | 1 | 1 | 2 | ♥ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |