CHINESE ZODIAC FOR 1999
RAT  (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984)

Your psychic whiskers will bristle with hunches. This harmonious 
Hare Year awakens your creative and business-like interests. 
Results flow with positive results through winter, especially for 
educational, job or professional projects. Moreover, your efforts 
will boost your natural networking abilities in areas you 
previously felt too challenging.  Like the mysterious soothsayer, 
Wu Fan, be inscrutable - don't divulge your plans to anyone if you 
wish to triumph. Announce your victories after they arrive! The 
spring and summer are lit with new group, worklife and property 
interests.  Romantic patterns will knit together and a passionate 
rendezvous could evolve into a lasting bond. Autumn offers 
personal and career surprises. A conversation between you and 
someone well-placed will help you enhance your creative aims. 1999 
exudes personalities and places which at times will have an 
unforgettable impact on your destiny. The secret-keep a low 
profile and strange though it may seem, your popularity will 
shine.

OX  (1949, 1961, 1973,1985)
The fruits of your labours will be blessed. Hare years portray a 
special rapport for any sporting, artistic or worklife 
activities.  Confucius would wag a praising finger at your 
decision to wait for answers.  The wise sage would also say, 
"Hasten slowly so that you do not undo your advantages over 
those who act impatiently" Unexpected setbacks will only delay 
you briefly , so accept them as passing breezes.  Your Ox 
strength will conquer challenges to your business and career 
outlook. During the spring and summer, you will be uneasy about 
personal and professional situations, but stay on course.
The healing power of the Hare will support you through a phase of 
emotional dislocation.  The rest of this memorable year brings 
various voices from different backgrounds, who will be eager to 
tip you off about opportune outlets. It would profit you to take 
up a wise venture, though it'd be wise to ensure that any 
investment is strictly balanced.  Happily, romance, family 
affairs and travel are brightly starred. 

TIGER   (1950,1962, 1974, 1986)
Memories open many a long shut door. You will be in a nostalgic 
mood this winter, yearning for a repeat of previous successes. 
The good news is that certain ideas will become easier to act on. 
The Hare Year casts a wonderful talisman over your fortunes. You 
will stumble across many interesting people and chances to widen 
your main interests.  Your romantic longings will attract someone 
who will be deeply drawn to you.  All summer, money, family and 
home-related affairs are circled by good fortune. Your worker-bee 
energies will reap the rewards of hard effort through autumn. In 
true oriental tradition you will experience sheer magic by simply 
talking absurdities and having fun with those you love. There 
will be some obstacles to overcome.  Whatever shake-up of your 
emotions or other significant changes occur, they will be for the 
better. 

HARE   (1951, 1963, 1975, 1987)
Good fortune must be looked for in corners and out-of-the-way 
places. This, the year of your own sign, will be generally 
fortunate. The financial theme this winter confers a positive 
tempo on any business deals, especially contracts or property 
arrangements. By spring, you will know where you stand with a 
romantic encounter. Money will come and flow as your career
or any other self-motivated project expands. Do all you can to 
capitalise on any other new investment initiatives. The summer is 
ideal for long-term property or domestic strategies. An overseas 
holiday will be extra enjoyable. Between September and year's 
end, romantic episodes are set to excite your passions! Your 
efforts will not go unrecognised by those in a position to
help you.  The other good news is that some important stirrings 
of change will help pave your way towards fulfilling a 
challenging arrangement.

DRAGON  (1952,1964, 1976, 1988)
You should keep in mind that this year has all the signs of some 
remarkable hits and misses. What is lost, mislaid or put on hold, 
will be wonderfully outweighed by the achievements in your career 
and family plans. Several of the usual warnings still apply - 
keep your aims clearly in sight and focus on a small number of 
goals, rather than dozens of distractions.  This will be a far 
more settled year, and if you balance your budget, little
can go wrong.  There will be many marvellous options to expand 
your creative and romantic potentials, especially between July 
and the year's end.  No amount of wishful thinking will help your 
progress - only hard work.  However, this year of the Hare will 
repay you abundantly if you establish long-term commitments.  The 
only danger is that you might disregard the basic rules which are 
essential to your good health. 

SNAKE   (1953,1965, 1977, 1989)
Every situation, however tricky, always has some redeeming 
features.  The secret is "stickability". Never write off an aim 
until the very last minute, because the turning point can occur 
when you least expect.  Even though the Hare year's effort will 
challenge your way of thinking, your built in logic will help you 
win your way. Don't waste time waiting for inspiration, you
have to work for it.  Your greatest gift is your tireless energy 
to toil away in the background towards a chosen goal. This 
winter, you will be able to transform your career and personal 
life. Although you will find that particular interest could take 
longer than you thought to develop, you will be doing all you can 
to lay further plans in this direction.  Aside from career and 
financial fluctuations this spring and summer, you must avoid any 
emotional controversies. Also single Snakes will be overjoyed at 
the flowering of romantic potentials. The autumn reveals some 
contrasting changes in your personal outlook, but the joys will 
far outweigh the sorrows.

HORSE  (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990)
Windfalls, investment rewards and new financials arrangements are 
highly favoured in this year of the Hare. Both the winter and 
spring are action packed for career, business, and any artistic 
plans. If you are a mediamogul, or trying to be one, then get 
prepared to climb another rung on the world of communications 
ladder! If you are broadening your travel horizons, get ready for 
some excitingly different encounters with people from varying 
backgrounds.  Your luckiest time for putting all your energy
into productive aims is from February to April, and October to 
early December. In fact, the bolder you are, the happier you'll 
be.  Also, the chance to enrich your practical skills shouldn't 
be ignored.  The only major obstacles will surround one 
particular aspect of your lovelife, and a sudden family 
obligation that takes you by surprise.  Be flexible and remember 
that to gain your way, you should give way. 

SHEEP  (1955, 1967, 1979, 1991)
Sheep need no shepherd where their artistic or other 
inspirational abilities are concerned. You are one of the few 
Animal Signs who can earn a reputation for your creative gifts. 
However, you can be the worst pessimist. Until you master the 
unfortunate flaw, the world and its opportunities will pass
you by. The only way to succeed is to succeed. There is no 
simpler explanation than that. Stop worrying about the "what ifs" 
or the "buts". The year of the Hare spells progress. It's time to 
bring your hidden depths to the surface and have faith in your 
goals.  Fortunately, the coming seasons will bring all kinds of 
people into your life, some of whom will be tremendously
helpful.  Handle any domestic shake-ups or emotional crises with 
tough resolve, otherwise you will be suffer a needless setback. 
All told, you will emerge far happier and more personally 
satisfied. 

MONKEY  (1956, 1968, 1980, 1992)
You can't have it both ways. Either you co-operate with even the 
most tedious situations or your success ratings will fall. Get 
rid of last year's regrets and respect the fact that you have a 
winning personality. Replace manipulation with persuasion. 
Disappointments are part of getting ahead in life, often, delays 
and problems are often blessings in disguise.  The year of the 
Hare is wonderful for any new enterprise, opening up fascinating 
prospects. Keep your wits about you and little can go wrong. 
While financial and romantic trends are bright, don't get too 
confident, or you could fall into a trap of your own making. 
Hardly a month will pass without having to compromise over 
personal challenges, especially during the last half of the year 
when you have to adapt to unexpected changes.  1999 is 
especially auspicious for Monkeys who are linked with art, music 
or writing.

ROOSTER  (1957, 1969, 1981, 1993)
You can be a wise old bird, even if you have young shoulders! By 
nature, Roosters refer to be the first in pecking order. You will 
persist against the most staggering odds to get your way, which 
is fine if you've got your facts right - disastrous otherwise. 
You will be relieved to know the year of the Hare looks more 
eventful and rewarding than 1998's erratic behaviour.  But to 
make your life run smoothly, it's vital to respect the
following warning alarm bells.  First, take professional advice 
if you invest your money.  Second, listen to experts in their 
field, before you plan important home, emotional or career 
adjustments.  Third, don't argue when you can discuss things 
constructively. Fourth, work is the rules. If you do all these 
simple things, you will be richly compensated for your perse 
verance and focused efforts.  The world may not be your oyster 
yet, but at least the shell is opening! 

DOG (1958, 1970, 1982, 1994)
The year of the Hare is eventful and memorable. Like your symbol, 
the dog, you can be gruff and defensive , but always loyal to 
those who have proved their constancy in love, business or 
friendship. The difficulty is that you tend to see things in black 
and white. It is this lack of accepting the middle way, which 
nearly always lands you in trouble.  The more laid back
and elastic you can be, the more others will wish to team up with 
your high ideals.  Between winter and spring, you will find lots 
of scope to launch new projects, more so if it's a joint venture. 
You will be doing your fair share of successful problem solving 
where family and property issues need overdue changes.  Single 
Dogs have a romantic year, especially from August to November. 
Minimize financial problems by rest raining your financial 
levers!

PIG (1959, 1971, 1983, 1995)
The ancient Chinese soothsayers called you Honourable Pig. You 
seldom let anyone down. Extremely friendly, diplomatic and 
ambitious, your passions will be easily aroused by superb 
opportunities this year.  You will be busy fitting in lots of 
entertaining, visits, and home improvements through winter. But 
be ready for a surprise visitor or call, which will need extra 
attention.  Between spring and autumn emotional affairs prove a  
challenge. Also, your powers of endurance will be tested as one 
particular person fails to live up to your expectations. The key 
to this changeable year of the Hare is to insolidate business or 
wide-world ambitions. The more initiatives you take over career 
or any creative desire, the more you'll accomplish.  Finally, 
even though you may have mixed feelings about one very special 
aspect of your personal life, remember that whatever is fated to 
make its mark, will in turn be destined to change. 

May your fortune be as good as you want it!