INFLUENCE OF THE YEAR OF THE RAT (4706) ON SINOSTROLOGY SIGNS
The year 4706 in the Chinese lunar calendar – Year of the Earth Rat -- began on February 7th, 2008. In general we should find ourselves concerned with the economy since the Rat is known as a money lover and a collector. Much of the upcoming year will be spent paying attention to important details, especially in our financial affairs. However, not all signs will influenced in the same way, since some of them are compatible with the Rat while others are not.
The twelve signs of the Oriental zodiac, like the twelve signs of the western zodiac, are divided into four triangles of compatibility. The three members of each triangle share common personality traits. Therefore the signs of each triangle will have similar experiences during any given year. Keep in mind that the rising sign, determined by the hour of birth, strongly influences one's compatibility with other signs, therefore it must be considered to get a clear picture of the changes the upcoming year will bring. Here then are my expectations of the spirit and influence of the coming Year of the Rat on each of the members of the 4 triangles of compatibility.
TRIANGLE 1: RAT, DRAGON, MONKEY (the power signs)
These are the power signs. The Dragon has the power of the heroic heart, the Monkey is brain power personified, and the Rat is Mr. Intuition. Since the Rat is a member of this triangle and is extremely compatible and compassionate with the remaining two signs, people born in the year of the Rat, Dragon or Monkey will be propelled by positive forces and live through important life changes during the upcoming year. In particular, these essential changes should come during the months of the Dragon, the Monkey and the Rat whose western equivalents are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Since the Rat is a money sign, the three members of this triangle should meet with no financial problems in the upcoming year. Actually, they may all find their financial affairs are in great shape by the end of it.
TRIANGLE 2: OX, SNAKE, ROOSTER (the inscrutables)
Here, we have the inscrutables . These three form a closed circuit. No other sign of the zodiac can truly understand or relate to these characters but they understand and relate to one another perfectly. Of these three, the Snake is the only one who will have a mildly positive year. This is because he is able to keep pace with the Rat as he runs his mazes. The Ox, who prefers to move slowly and carefully, will be pressured for time, for he will find he has too many things to finish in too little time. The Rooster, who operates strictly by logic and ancient tradition, will find this year causes him to worry about money more than usual. He is never comfortable running on instinct rather than detailed planning, so the year of the Rat will probably add wrinkles to his brow and silver to his hair. Things should go a little better for the Snake, the Rooster and the Ox during the months of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, for these are the western equivalents of the Snake, Rooster and Ox.
TRIANGLE 3: TIGER, HORSE, DOG (the childlike players)
This is the triangle of childlike players. The Tiger, Horse, and Dog -- like children -- are always ready and eager to play. They integrate the spirit of a game into everything they do in life -- thus they generally make extremely good parents. None of these signs will have a particularly good year since they are not compatible with the Rat. Those born in the year of the Horse will have an extremely challenging time, since the Rat and the Horse are absolutely opposite in nature. These natives should pay careful attention to their physical health during the upcoming year, for it is said that the Horse will suffer physical injury during the year of the Rat. The best months for these three will be during Aquarius – the equivalent of Tiger; Gemini – the western equivalent of Horse; and Libra, the equivalent of Dog.
TRIANGLE 4: RABBIT, SHEEP, PIG (the peacekeepers)
The prime quality of these three is they do everything in their power to spend their lives living in harmony and peace with themselves and others. Not to say that they don't ever fight -- but when they do, it is only because they have no choice in the matter. In general, these natives will not experience too much hardship during the upcoming year of the Rat. However, they may be hassled by time pressure, since these three much prefer to take things at a leisurely pace rather than zoom around like "busy-back-soons". The western equivalents of these three are Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio, so these months will be easier on the Rabbit or Cat, Sheep or Goat, and the Pig or Boar.
On the world stage, since Israel was "born" in the year of the Rat, so there will be many interesting and probably scary changes there and in the Middle East as a whole. The United States, a Fire Monkey country will hopefully also go through positive changes. Here's hoping Americans smarten up and elect Barack Obama. Québec, my homeland, also a Monkey society, will likewise experience social progress and evolution.
The year 4706 in the Chinese lunar calendar – Year of the Earth Rat -- began on February 7th, 2008. In general we should find ourselves concerned with the economy since the Rat is known as a money lover and a collector. Much of the upcoming year will be spent paying attention to important details, especially in our financial affairs. However, not all signs will influenced in the same way, since some of them are compatible with the Rat while others are not.
The twelve signs of the Oriental zodiac, like the twelve signs of the western zodiac, are divided into four triangles of compatibility. The three members of each triangle share common personality traits. Therefore the signs of each triangle will have similar experiences during any given year. Keep in mind that the rising sign, determined by the hour of birth, strongly influences one's compatibility with other signs, therefore it must be considered to get a clear picture of the changes the upcoming year will bring. Here then are my expectations of the spirit and influence of the coming Year of the Rat on each of the members of the 4 triangles of compatibility.
TRIANGLE 1: RAT, DRAGON, MONKEY (the power signs)
These are the power signs. The Dragon has the power of the heroic heart, the Monkey is brain power personified, and the Rat is Mr. Intuition. Since the Rat is a member of this triangle and is extremely compatible and compassionate with the remaining two signs, people born in the year of the Rat, Dragon or Monkey will be propelled by positive forces and live through important life changes during the upcoming year. In particular, these essential changes should come during the months of the Dragon, the Monkey and the Rat whose western equivalents are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Since the Rat is a money sign, the three members of this triangle should meet with no financial problems in the upcoming year. Actually, they may all find their financial affairs are in great shape by the end of it.
TRIANGLE 2: OX, SNAKE, ROOSTER (the inscrutables)
Here, we have the inscrutables . These three form a closed circuit. No other sign of the zodiac can truly understand or relate to these characters but they understand and relate to one another perfectly. Of these three, the Snake is the only one who will have a mildly positive year. This is because he is able to keep pace with the Rat as he runs his mazes. The Ox, who prefers to move slowly and carefully, will be pressured for time, for he will find he has too many things to finish in too little time. The Rooster, who operates strictly by logic and ancient tradition, will find this year causes him to worry about money more than usual. He is never comfortable running on instinct rather than detailed planning, so the year of the Rat will probably add wrinkles to his brow and silver to his hair. Things should go a little better for the Snake, the Rooster and the Ox during the months of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, for these are the western equivalents of the Snake, Rooster and Ox.
TRIANGLE 3: TIGER, HORSE, DOG (the childlike players)
This is the triangle of childlike players. The Tiger, Horse, and Dog -- like children -- are always ready and eager to play. They integrate the spirit of a game into everything they do in life -- thus they generally make extremely good parents. None of these signs will have a particularly good year since they are not compatible with the Rat. Those born in the year of the Horse will have an extremely challenging time, since the Rat and the Horse are absolutely opposite in nature. These natives should pay careful attention to their physical health during the upcoming year, for it is said that the Horse will suffer physical injury during the year of the Rat. The best months for these three will be during Aquarius – the equivalent of Tiger; Gemini – the western equivalent of Horse; and Libra, the equivalent of Dog.
TRIANGLE 4: RABBIT, SHEEP, PIG (the peacekeepers)
The prime quality of these three is they do everything in their power to spend their lives living in harmony and peace with themselves and others. Not to say that they don't ever fight -- but when they do, it is only because they have no choice in the matter. In general, these natives will not experience too much hardship during the upcoming year of the Rat. However, they may be hassled by time pressure, since these three much prefer to take things at a leisurely pace rather than zoom around like "busy-back-soons". The western equivalents of these three are Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio, so these months will be easier on the Rabbit or Cat, Sheep or Goat, and the Pig or Boar.
On the world stage, since Israel was "born" in the year of the Rat, so there will be many interesting and probably scary changes there and in the Middle East as a whole. The United States, a Fire Monkey country will hopefully also go through positive changes. Here's hoping Americans smarten up and elect Barack Obama. Québec, my homeland, also a Monkey society, will likewise experience social progress and evolution.
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