Your Chinese horoscope for 2014

Dubai: According to Chinese astrology, 2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse. Wood is related to trees or greenery, so it is also called the Year of the Green Horse.

The Chinese zodiac calendar comprises 12 animal signs and the Horse is the seventh among them.

The Horse is a symbol of nobility, class, triumph, fame, speed and perseverance. Grit, determination, endurance, vitality, true spirit, you name it, the Horse has it.

This year is about forward thinking, strategic planning and long term investment. The Horse will bring opportunities but the pace is fast so you have to be quick to seize them.

Yes, here’s something in it for everyone in 2014 if we stay alert, stay focused, stay fit and committed.

Horse

Born in: 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918
Work: Those in positions of authority will do well, but chancy businesses, like the stock market, are a bad idea. Success evades you.
Wealth: Excellent – the best! Value the income you have.
Relationships: Very attractive. Relationships will be fruitful due to the auspicious 3/8 Ho Tu combination present in your chart.
Health: Watch your health this year — you’ll get tired and can catch bugs easily. Make exercise and rest a priority.

Sheep

Born in: 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919
Work: Excellent prospects! Those working with cars, analysis, public relations, entertainment, surgery and police should expect to do well.
Wealth: Expect stability, with a slight increase in money this year. Simplify your investment portfolio.
Relationships: You’ll be quite beloved this year, so watch out for love triangles. If you’re married, make sure to demonstrate love toward your spouse.
Health: Very strong. You are healthier this year than last, but be careful of small accidents. Drive carefully and take your time when working.

Monkey

Born in: 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920
Work: Industries good for the Monkey to work in include sales and marketing, law, education, travel and the finance.
Wealth: Money is looking good, with potential for promotions and investments reaping rewards.
Relationships: If you’re single, this won’t be a great year for you, but those who are married can feel confident in the endurance of their union.
Health: Your overall health is good.

Rooster

Born in: 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921
Work: You do better outside an office than inside, in jobs like police, law and politics.
Wealth: Be careful with your money this year. Don’t speculate.
Relationships: Love’s headed your way, but avoid fights, or relationships may end.
Health: Small accidents could be an issue. Pay attention to your heart and lungs.

Dog

Born in: 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922
Work: Work within your natural creativity in arts, music, architecture or writing. Even the stage is great for you. Rely on friends and allies.
Wealth: Use instincts when making investments. Avoid risks.
Relationships: Consider proposing if you haven’t already, and if you are married, demonstrate more love toward your spouse.
Health: Enjoy your good health, but watch out for overeating.

Boar

Born in: 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1923
Work: Great industries for you include metaphysics, public relations, media and politics.
Wealth: Money will be strong, but don’t speculate or borrow money this year
Relationships: Nothing exciting as your relationships stay flat but stable.
Health: Even if you get sick, you’ll recover quickly.

Rat

Born in: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924
Work: Show business, pageants and the arts are good for you. Stay away from gambling.
Wealth: Average. If you are not greedy, you will not lose money.
Relationships: Try to be patient as most relationships will be argumentative.
Health: Watch the lungs, kidney and waist. Get exercise and rest.

Ox

Born in: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925
Work: Expect success but watch out for jealous enemies.
Wealth: Don’t expect a lot of money, but your income is proportional to your authority.
Relationships: Minor squabbles but generally good.
Health: Your health is fine, just watch out for small accidents.

Tiger

Born in: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926
Work: You do well this year. Self-employed can expand business.
Wealth: This should be a year of stability for your money.
Relationships: Romance is indicated. If married, watch out for extramarital affairs.
Health: Stressful.

Rabbit

Born in: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927
Work: Sales, marketing and entertainment are good professions this year.
Wealth: The more you work, the more you make.
Relationships: Romantic entanglements await; watch out for love triangles.
Health: Sickly. Don’t over-stress.

Dragon

Born in: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928
Work: Very good for those in medical and spiritual fields.
Wealth: You would do well in travel or trading. Invest based on your intuition.
Relationships: Irritable.
Health: You’ll be generally healthy.

Snake

Born in: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929
Work: Keeping in line with your money year, good businesses include finance and stock markets. Entertainment is good too.
Wealth: Bring in the dirhams! Both your regular and speculative incomes are looking good.
Relationships: Good marriage prospects. Express love toward your spouse if you’re already hitched.
Health: Keep your immune system boosted, as you’ll be prone to cold and flu.

Samita Khanna is a Master Consultant at Feng Shui Arabia