Post by sparklingblue on Jan 23, 2004 16:46:31 GMT -5
HOROSCOPE SPECIAL: WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU?
23 January 2004
On January 22, 2004 we welcomed the Chinese Year of the Monkey. Keep your wits about you and you could take advantage of some bright opportunities, but there are plenty of pitfalls for the unwary.
The Year of the Monkey
Monkeys are fast on their feet and, if we want to make the most of the next twelve months, most of us will need to shift up a gear and keep our wits about us. Those born in the Year of the Monkey can look forward to a particularly exciting time, Tigers should beware of traps and Goats may be in for a change, whether they like it or not.
THE RAT IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Rats are survivors, turning any situation to their advantage and being prepared to work very hard to get what they want. They are also sociable creatures, intelligent and ambitious. They can also be overly critical and are thrifty to the point of meanness, but a Rat's natural charm will mean they are never short of friends. The Year of the Monkey offers the Rat a myriad of opportunities, and they should guard against pursuing too many things at once. This is a time to be bold and to be persistent if the results are not instant. With so much going on, keeping a careful eye on finances will make sure Rats end up in a better position at the end of the year. A good year for relationships and romance, too, so Rats have much to look forward to.
Ideal partners: Their best friends are likely to be other Rats, but they are most likely to find love with Monkeys, Oxen and Dragons But they would have great difficulty in getting along with Horses or Roosters -even in platonic friendship.
Celebrity Rats include: Woody Allen, Antonio Banderas, Gerard Depardieu. Samuel L Jackson, Kenneth Branagh, Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant, Gwyneth Paltrow. Jean-Claude Van Damme. Marlon Brando, Englebert Humperdinck.
THE OX IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Those born in the Year of the Ox make good leaders. They are loyal, dependable and hardworking - good to have around in a crisis. They can be somewhat demanding, and although they are slow to anger, they have a fearsome temper when roused. And although Oxen are not renowned for their sense of humour or their willingness to embrace new things, they are highly valued by their friends, and quite rightly so. The Year of the Monkey will bring the Ox the possibility of making some beneficial changes. Don't spend the year wallowing in the waterhole, get out and do something. A new career may beckon and may involve learning new skills or developing existing ones. Finances are well expected this year, and it could be a particularly happy time with families or friends.
Ideal partners: Snakes, Roosters and Rats stand the best chance of happiness with Oxen. But only the very bravest Oxen will contemplate an intimate relationship or indeed even close friendship with Goats, Horses, Dragons or Tigers.
Celebrity Oxen include: George Clooney, David Duchovny. Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy, Robert Redford, Richard Gere, Jack Nicholson, Heather Locklear, Neve Campbell, Sigourney Weaver, Anthony Hopkins.
THE TIGER IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Tigers make good leaders, but their style of leadership is quite different to those born under the sign of the Ox. Tigers are brave and adventurous, but they can be impulsive, rebellious and don't take kindly to being given orders. Tigers like to maintain their dignity and don't like criticism and if things don't work out they way they hoped, they can be very fed up. They are generous, flamboyant and truthful. They can also be a bit scary, but being around a Tiger is never, ever dull. Tigers will rush headlong into the Year of the Monkey, hardly knowing which way to turn. Slow down and take a good look at what's on offer before you decide where to focus your attentions. The Year of the Monkey has lots to offer Tigers in the areas of work, finance and romance, but they must be careful not let it all slip through their fingers - or should that be claws?
Ideal partners: Tigers wanting to be part of a dynamic duo should go for those born in the year of the Pig, Dog, Horse and Goat. They are usually halfway to success with such people before they begin. Oxen and Snakes are not the Tiger's cup of tea, and Monkeys are positively too mischievous for them. Other Tigers - and Dragons - cause power struggles.
Celebrity Tigers include: Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Julie Walters, Joaquin Phoenix, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tina Turner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, Ralph Fiennes, Kate Moss, Jon Bon Jovi.
THE RABBIT IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Rabbits are intelligent, peaceful and home-loving creatures. Sociable and appreciative of the good things in life, those born under the sign of the Rabbit are generally happy and friendly - and the first one out of the door if there's trouble brewing. Honest and conscientious, they make good workers, but they can put pleasure before business if they get the chance. The Year of the Monkey is a mixed one for Rabbits. Romance is well aspected, but Rabbits should keep a particularly close grip on finances. Career prospects are good and Rabbits should make the most of any training opportunities in order to maximise their skills.
Ideal partners: If they are looking for an excellent relationship, be it for love, marriage, friendship or business, then they are best suited to those born under the Goat, Ox, Snake and Pig. They fair well with Tiger, Dragon, Monkey, Dog, Horse and other Rabbits. But Rat and Rooster are far too straight speaking for them.
Celebrity Rabbits include: Drew Barrymore, John Cleese, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Sting, Roseanne, Tiger Woods, Mike Myers, Angelina Jolie. Helen Hunt, Lisa Kudrow, Whitney Houston, Michael Keaton, Kate Winslet.
THE DRAGON IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Dragons are tough characters, but with one Achilles heel: they are real softies when it comes to sentiment. They have a shrewd intuition for spotting trends or the right opening before anyone else, which is why these fire-eaters are said to be born under an extremely lucky sign, one that symbolises riches, life and lucky in love. Their perfectionist qualities have them striving to reach new heights of achievement. Finances need watching, and Dragons must guard against complacency this year. Time spent early in the year taking stock and making plans will reap rich rewards. A particularly good year for romance, but again Dragons would do well not to rush in headlong.
Ideal partners: Near perfect relationships can be had with Snakes, Rats, Monkeys or Roosters. They will enjoy the company of those under Rabbit, Pig, Horse and Goat as well as other Dragons. If they are typical of their signs, then they will have extremely unlikely unions with Tigers, Oxen or Dogs.
Celebrity Dragons include: Pierce Brosnan, Courteney Cox, Rob Lowe, Liam Neeson, Robin Williams, Dionne Warwick, Sandra Bullock, AI Pacino, Patrick Stewart, Russell Crowe, Patrick Swayze, Alicia Silverstone, Nicolas Cage.
23 January 2004
On January 22, 2004 we welcomed the Chinese Year of the Monkey. Keep your wits about you and you could take advantage of some bright opportunities, but there are plenty of pitfalls for the unwary.
The Year of the Monkey
Monkeys are fast on their feet and, if we want to make the most of the next twelve months, most of us will need to shift up a gear and keep our wits about us. Those born in the Year of the Monkey can look forward to a particularly exciting time, Tigers should beware of traps and Goats may be in for a change, whether they like it or not.
THE RAT IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Rats are survivors, turning any situation to their advantage and being prepared to work very hard to get what they want. They are also sociable creatures, intelligent and ambitious. They can also be overly critical and are thrifty to the point of meanness, but a Rat's natural charm will mean they are never short of friends. The Year of the Monkey offers the Rat a myriad of opportunities, and they should guard against pursuing too many things at once. This is a time to be bold and to be persistent if the results are not instant. With so much going on, keeping a careful eye on finances will make sure Rats end up in a better position at the end of the year. A good year for relationships and romance, too, so Rats have much to look forward to.
Ideal partners: Their best friends are likely to be other Rats, but they are most likely to find love with Monkeys, Oxen and Dragons But they would have great difficulty in getting along with Horses or Roosters -even in platonic friendship.
Celebrity Rats include: Woody Allen, Antonio Banderas, Gerard Depardieu. Samuel L Jackson, Kenneth Branagh, Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant, Gwyneth Paltrow. Jean-Claude Van Damme. Marlon Brando, Englebert Humperdinck.
THE OX IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Those born in the Year of the Ox make good leaders. They are loyal, dependable and hardworking - good to have around in a crisis. They can be somewhat demanding, and although they are slow to anger, they have a fearsome temper when roused. And although Oxen are not renowned for their sense of humour or their willingness to embrace new things, they are highly valued by their friends, and quite rightly so. The Year of the Monkey will bring the Ox the possibility of making some beneficial changes. Don't spend the year wallowing in the waterhole, get out and do something. A new career may beckon and may involve learning new skills or developing existing ones. Finances are well expected this year, and it could be a particularly happy time with families or friends.
Ideal partners: Snakes, Roosters and Rats stand the best chance of happiness with Oxen. But only the very bravest Oxen will contemplate an intimate relationship or indeed even close friendship with Goats, Horses, Dragons or Tigers.
Celebrity Oxen include: George Clooney, David Duchovny. Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy, Robert Redford, Richard Gere, Jack Nicholson, Heather Locklear, Neve Campbell, Sigourney Weaver, Anthony Hopkins.
THE TIGER IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Tigers make good leaders, but their style of leadership is quite different to those born under the sign of the Ox. Tigers are brave and adventurous, but they can be impulsive, rebellious and don't take kindly to being given orders. Tigers like to maintain their dignity and don't like criticism and if things don't work out they way they hoped, they can be very fed up. They are generous, flamboyant and truthful. They can also be a bit scary, but being around a Tiger is never, ever dull. Tigers will rush headlong into the Year of the Monkey, hardly knowing which way to turn. Slow down and take a good look at what's on offer before you decide where to focus your attentions. The Year of the Monkey has lots to offer Tigers in the areas of work, finance and romance, but they must be careful not let it all slip through their fingers - or should that be claws?
Ideal partners: Tigers wanting to be part of a dynamic duo should go for those born in the year of the Pig, Dog, Horse and Goat. They are usually halfway to success with such people before they begin. Oxen and Snakes are not the Tiger's cup of tea, and Monkeys are positively too mischievous for them. Other Tigers - and Dragons - cause power struggles.
Celebrity Tigers include: Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Julie Walters, Joaquin Phoenix, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tina Turner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, Ralph Fiennes, Kate Moss, Jon Bon Jovi.
THE RABBIT IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Rabbits are intelligent, peaceful and home-loving creatures. Sociable and appreciative of the good things in life, those born under the sign of the Rabbit are generally happy and friendly - and the first one out of the door if there's trouble brewing. Honest and conscientious, they make good workers, but they can put pleasure before business if they get the chance. The Year of the Monkey is a mixed one for Rabbits. Romance is well aspected, but Rabbits should keep a particularly close grip on finances. Career prospects are good and Rabbits should make the most of any training opportunities in order to maximise their skills.
Ideal partners: If they are looking for an excellent relationship, be it for love, marriage, friendship or business, then they are best suited to those born under the Goat, Ox, Snake and Pig. They fair well with Tiger, Dragon, Monkey, Dog, Horse and other Rabbits. But Rat and Rooster are far too straight speaking for them.
Celebrity Rabbits include: Drew Barrymore, John Cleese, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Sting, Roseanne, Tiger Woods, Mike Myers, Angelina Jolie. Helen Hunt, Lisa Kudrow, Whitney Houston, Michael Keaton, Kate Winslet.
THE DRAGON IN THE YEAR OF THE MONKEY
Dragons are tough characters, but with one Achilles heel: they are real softies when it comes to sentiment. They have a shrewd intuition for spotting trends or the right opening before anyone else, which is why these fire-eaters are said to be born under an extremely lucky sign, one that symbolises riches, life and lucky in love. Their perfectionist qualities have them striving to reach new heights of achievement. Finances need watching, and Dragons must guard against complacency this year. Time spent early in the year taking stock and making plans will reap rich rewards. A particularly good year for romance, but again Dragons would do well not to rush in headlong.
Ideal partners: Near perfect relationships can be had with Snakes, Rats, Monkeys or Roosters. They will enjoy the company of those under Rabbit, Pig, Horse and Goat as well as other Dragons. If they are typical of their signs, then they will have extremely unlikely unions with Tigers, Oxen or Dogs.
Celebrity Dragons include: Pierce Brosnan, Courteney Cox, Rob Lowe, Liam Neeson, Robin Williams, Dionne Warwick, Sandra Bullock, AI Pacino, Patrick Stewart, Russell Crowe, Patrick Swayze, Alicia Silverstone, Nicolas Cage.