How The Snake Fares In Different Years Year of RAT A year of activity for the Snake. New outlooks and opportunities present themselves. The Snake will make some advancement in career. This will also be a year for dramatic events, both good and bad. His financial gains will balance out his losses and his problems will be solved by goodwill. A time in which he should neither lend nor borrow money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of OX A moderate year. The Snake can expect people to challenge his decisions this year and some obstacles or financial miscalculations are bound to occur in spite of his inborn cautiousness and intuition. A time to take things in stride and not complicate matters by being obstinate. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of TIGER A year of small but numerous irritations. The Snake may be easily drawn into conflicts not of his own making and will find it hard to pleas those who surround him at home or at work. He must keep his sense of humor and not indulge in senseless acts of revenge. This way he will receive the help he seeks and avoid major upheavals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of RABBIT A fairly happy year for the Snake although many commitments keep him very busy. A year of not being able to spend enough time with those he likes because of fulfilling other promises. Money comes and goes easily. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of DRAGON A difficult year in store for the Snake. No sizable gains can be expected in business or career. He must beware of malicious gossip and jealous associates. The worst of his troubles will be over by summer and the cold weather should bring some welcome news. A year to avoid extravagances and hold on to his money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of SNAKE A fair year for the Snake although he may feel that his achievements are not up to expectations. It is a year for him to bide his time and not make sudden changes. Patience and a cool head are essential if he is to keep himself out of trouble. Business misunderstanding, romantic problems or a slight injury to the body are foreseen. His gains are modest but he is going to be more concerned with securing his position or retaining control. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of HORSE An energetic time for the Snake native. He must refrain from being emotional and hasty if he wants all his hopes to be fulfilled. Unsettled problems and worries after his health. All in all, he will succeed admirably this year. His troubles are temporary. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of SHEEP A protected year for the Snake. No great gains but neither are there any sizable losses to be expected. Life could be calm and leisurely if he takes advantage of this time to cultivate influential friends who will benefit him greatly later on. Some sad news or minor inconveniences at home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of MONKEY A good year as the Snake will find help when he needs it most. He may still be involuntarily drawn into disputes but things will burn themselves out if he does not add fuel to the fire. Still, these adverse conditions may cause undue anxiety. A year to remain conservative or neutral. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of ROOSTER A very auspicious year. The Snake's achievements can be fantastic as he will receive the recognition or promotion he deserves. He will be rewarded for his patience and past perseverance. Profits or some big increase in income can also be expected. Home life is pleasant as the Snake reaps the fruits of his labors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of DOG Good opportunities present themselves to the Snake. An excellent time to launch new ideas although he may have minor health problems or be the victim of a small robbery. A fine time for the Snake to travel or entertain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Year of BOAR A hectic and mixed year. The Snake will have to exert maximum energy for minimum gains. He may suffer financial mishaps caused by poor judgement, a problem with the law or separation from someone close to him. A time to look before he leaps.