How wild will your year be?

MONKEY

Born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980 and 1992

Overall luck ✔

This year, you have to be mindful of Murphy's Law and keep a low profile. Your positive thinking and good interpersonal relationships are two essential factors that can help you in this trying period.

Challenges in various aspects of your life such as career and romance will threaten to overwhelm you, but you must not become despondent.

Wealth ✔

You can count on no one but yourself. Gifted by nature, you can overcome all challenges as long as you put your mind to it. But take no chances and go by the book. Think twice before making major investments.

ROOSTER

Born in 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981 and 1993

Overall luck ✔✔✔✔

After a challenging year in 2015, you can heave a sigh of relief as your luck cycle improves tremendously now.

Your enhanced wealth and career luck indicates a busy schedule for the active Rooster. But watch your money, or it may go as easily as it is earned.

Wealth ✔✔✔✔

You will reap the rewards of your past efforts with more people around you who will somehow help to boost your wealth.

You can also gain good returns in the stock market but save for a rainy day instead of spending lavishly.

DOG

Born in 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982 and 1994

Overall luck ✔

Your determination will get you through this challenging period so do not lose hope.

Do not be too trusting to avoid being cheated as there are signs of wealth being lost.

Wealth ✔

While the intelligent Dog is capable of substantial earnings, you will still have to work hard and avoid coveting overnight riches.

Think twice before going into collaborations. If the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.

PIG

Born in 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983 and 1995

Overall luck ✔✔✔

A slight improvement in your luck cycle from the previous year denotes better times ahead.

This year, love entanglements and marital woes may become your stumbling blocks to success.

Be mindful of your actions and speech to avoid being implicated or embroiled in lawsuits.

Wealth ✔✔✔

Your wealth luck is generally stable but the female Pig can expect the occasional windfall.

Do not flaunt your money, or you may end up losing it to unscrupulous means.

RAT

Born in 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, and 1996

Overall luck ✔✔✔

This year holds great potential for you to boost your career and wealth. Be it work or studies, all your endeavours will be smooth.

But pay more attention to your health and avoid overworking.

Wealth ✔✔✔✔

You can look forward to business and career opportunities with a promise of greater income.

But think twice before extending a loan or being a guarantor for others. Be careful when handling documents or signing contracts.

OX

Born in 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 and 1997

Overall luck ✔✔✔✔

Your luck cycle will transform after an extremely challenging year. Lucky stars will pave a smooth path for your career and academic pursuits, making it easy for you to achieve success as long as you strive on.

This is an ideal year for getting married and having children. But pay attention to your health and safety, especially when travelling overseas.

Wealth ✔✔✔✔

A leap of fortune awaits the diligent Ox. Your enhanced luck cycle denotes potential business expansion and promotion that will lead to greater income. But invest wisely and do not fall prey to gambling addictions.

TIGER

Born in 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986 and 1998

Overall luck ✔✔✔

Unfortunately, your luck cycle starts to decline but your ability to stay calm and focused may help you to overcome obstacles.

Think twice before making investments or any important decisions.

Wealth ✔✔

Despite careful planning, unforeseen circumstances will foil your plans and affect finances.

Avoid acting on impulse, especially when making major investments.

RABBIT

Born in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987 and 1999

Overall luck ✔✔✔✔✔

The quick-witted Rabbit has much to rejoice in this propitious year. You can look forward to fulfilling your dreams.

This year, interpersonal relationships play a huge role so be mindful of your attitude towards others.

Wealth ✔✔✔✔✔

Lady Luck is smiling on you this year so make the most of it.

You can also consider making investments.

DRAGON

Born in 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976 and 1988

Overall luck ✔✔

You have to stay optimistic. Persevere to sail through the challenges. Keep a low profile but do not withdraw into your own world.

Exercise caution as a minor oversight will trigger a domino reaction, inevitably affecting important aspects of your life.

Wealth ✔✔

A major decline in your wealth luck may cause you great despair but do not wallow in misery.

Plan ahead with extra caution to avoid unnecessary cash flow issues.

SNAKE

Born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977 and 1989

Overall luck ✔✔✔✔✔

The most auspicious of stars gather to bring you a year of good fortune, prosperity and joy.

You may look forward to the smooth progress of all matters, including getting married and having kids.

Wealth ✔✔✔✔

A year of good fortune and flourishing wealth awaits the quick-witted Snake.

With the extra cash, you may consider making some investments.

HORSE

Born in 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978 and 1990

Overall luck ✔✔

A further decline in your luck cycle from the previous year denotes challenging times ahead. But there is nothing the optimistic Horse cannot handle.

One good news is that your career is at its peak, and there are many opportunities to excel.

Wealth ✔✔

Try to conserve your resources and think twice before making any business deals or major investments. Also, a promotion may not always equate salary increment.

It is best to keep a low profile and work hard.

GOAT

Born in 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979 and 1991

Overall luck ✔✔✔

The adaptive Goat can look forward to better times after a challenging year.

But poor relationship management can affect many aspects of your life and also lead to family disharmony so you may want to watch that.

Wealth ✔✔✔

Enhanced interpersonal relationships can lead you to better wealth luck. Other than a strong windfall luck, long-term investments can also be considered. But stay down-to-earth and work hard.

About the geomancer: Grand Master Tan Khoon Yong is a veteran in geomancy studies. He has provided fengshui consultancy services for more than 20 years. In 2008, he received the prestigious title of Feng Shui Grand Master from the International Feng Shui Association. He is the first fengshui practitioner in Singapore to be awarded this title. For a more detailed forecast, go to www.tnp.sg

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This article was first published on Jan 24, 2016.
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