<strong>Rat: </strong>What lies ahead for 2019? It all depends on your Chinese zodiac sign. (See <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/chinese-zodiac-year-of-pig-2019/index.html" target="_blank">accompanying article</a> to figure out yours.) Let's kick things off with the Year of the Rat. Hong Kong Feng Shui master Thierry Chow says it'll be a good year for those born under this sign -- especially career-wise. Thinking of learning a new skill? Chow says it's also a positive time for self-improvement.
Rat: What lies ahead for 2019? It all depends on your Chinese zodiac sign. (See accompanying article to figure out yours.) Let's kick things off with the Year of the Rat. Hong Kong Feng Shui master Thierry Chow says it'll be a good year for those born under this sign -- especially career-wise. Thinking of learning a new skill? Chow says it's also a positive time for self-improvement.
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<strong>Ox: </strong> Those born in the Year of the Ox might find themselves doing a fair bit of traveling -- for work or personal reasons -- in the coming year. But Chow advises those born under the Ox to take time to care for themselves. If you're wrapped up in work and travel, it's easy to neglect your health.
Ox: Those born in the Year of the Ox might find themselves doing a fair bit of traveling -- for work or personal reasons -- in the coming year. But Chow advises those born under the Ox to take time to care for themselves. If you're wrapped up in work and travel, it's easy to neglect your health.
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<strong>Tiger:</strong> Looking for a business partner or a relationship? This might be the year to make that happen if you were born under the Tiger sign. That said, health might be a concern for all you Tigers this year so do take care to exercise and eat well.
Tiger: Looking for a business partner or a relationship? This might be the year to make that happen if you were born under the Tiger sign. That said, health might be a concern for all you Tigers this year so do take care to exercise and eat well.
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<strong>Rabbit:</strong> It's a great time to embrace celebrations if you're a Rabbit. And we're not talking small birthday parties, either. Happy events like having babies, getting engaged or getting married are more likely to happen this year, says Chow. Therefore, focus more on relationships and family.
Rabbit: It's a great time to embrace celebrations if you're a Rabbit. And we're not talking small birthday parties, either. Happy events like having babies, getting engaged or getting married are more likely to happen this year, says Chow. Therefore, focus more on relationships and family.
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<strong>Dragon: </strong>Those born under the Year of the Dragon may have had a rough 2018 due to the sign's clash with Tai Sui -- the stars directly opposite Jupiter. Good news. In 2019 things will start to calm down, says Chow. It's a year to rebuild your relationships and career, but also a time to rest and recharge. Adventurous ideas and endeavors can wait until the second half of the year.
Dragon: Those born under the Year of the Dragon may have had a rough 2018 due to the sign's clash with Tai Sui -- the stars directly opposite Jupiter. Good news. In 2019 things will start to calm down, says Chow. It's a year to rebuild your relationships and career, but also a time to rest and recharge. Adventurous ideas and endeavors can wait until the second half of the year.
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<strong>Snake: </strong>Take a deep breath, Snakes. It's your turn to clash with Tai Sui, a force that represents changes and instabilities. Fret not -- face it with grace as change often mean growth, says Chow.
Snake: Take a deep breath, Snakes. It's your turn to clash with Tai Sui, a force that represents changes and instabilities. Fret not -- face it with grace as change often mean growth, says Chow.
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<strong>Horse: </strong>There is no Tai Sui star for Horse this year, meaning it will be a year of stability for those born under this sign. Horses should try to keep things balanced this year -- don't place too much emphasis on one thing, whether it's a relationship or your career, says Chow.
Horse: There is no Tai Sui star for Horse this year, meaning it will be a year of stability for those born under this sign. Horses should try to keep things balanced this year -- don't place too much emphasis on one thing, whether it's a relationship or your career, says Chow.
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<strong>Sheep: </strong>It should be a great year for people born under the Year of the Sheep. But you should spend more time with family and be ready to adjust your old habits while facing changes in your loved one's lives, says Chow.
Sheep: It should be a great year for people born under the Year of the Sheep. But you should spend more time with family and be ready to adjust your old habits while facing changes in your loved one's lives, says Chow.
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<strong>Monkey: </strong>Just like the Snake, people born in the Year of the Monkey will face Tai Sui (Ying Tai Sui) this year. That could mean turbulence in relationships, including misunderstandings between you and your co-workers or partners. Just remember that when disagreements occur, it's important to be patient and communicate more effectively, says Chow.
Monkey: Just like the Snake, people born in the Year of the Monkey will face Tai Sui (Ying Tai Sui) this year. That could mean turbulence in relationships, including misunderstandings between you and your co-workers or partners. Just remember that when disagreements occur, it's important to be patient and communicate more effectively, says Chow.
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<strong>Rooster: </strong>People born in the Year of the Rooster will experience the effects of the Horse star this year, says Chow. This means lots of movement, changes and shifts will occur so remember to take care of your health. It's important to eat better and exercise more. This busy time can pose a challenge for your mental wellness too so it's a good year to take up meditation and yoga if you haven't already.
Rooster: People born in the Year of the Rooster will experience the effects of the Horse star this year, says Chow. This means lots of movement, changes and shifts will occur so remember to take care of your health. It's important to eat better and exercise more. This busy time can pose a challenge for your mental wellness too so it's a good year to take up meditation and yoga if you haven't already.
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<strong>Dog: </strong>Coming out from a tough 2018, things will start to settle down again for people born in the Year of the Dog. It'll be a positive year and you'll feel the negative energy leave you in the first two months. But don't rush things. You need time to recover, says Chow.
Dog: Coming out from a tough 2018, things will start to settle down again for people born in the Year of the Dog. It'll be a positive year and you'll feel the negative energy leave you in the first two months. But don't rush things. You need time to recover, says Chow.
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<strong>Pig: </strong>And finally, the Pig. If you were born under this sign it's your "Ben Ming Nian" -- your own zodiac year. But in Chinese astrology, Ben Ming Nian also means it's the year to offend Tai Sui, so surprisingly it can be a shaky time. But not to worry. You can rake in positive energy by traveling more and attending celebrations, says Chow.
Pig: And finally, the Pig. If you were born under this sign it's your "Ben Ming Nian" -- your own zodiac year. But in Chinese astrology, Ben Ming Nian also means it's the year to offend Tai Sui, so surprisingly it can be a shaky time. But not to worry. You can rake in positive energy by traveling more and attending celebrations, says Chow.
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