2017: Year of the Fire Rooster

Wow! If there ever was a time period for intense change and positive transformation, it's January 28, 2017 through February 15, 2018, when the Year of the Fire Rooster provides tons of energy to get things done! Fire is an element that propels your life forward, so whatever you've been thinking about lately, now is the time to take swift action.

Personal improvement projects like fitness, eating well, and enjoying the right amount of rest provide a great foundation for those born under the signs of the Monkey, Tiger, and Horse this year. You can burn out if you’re not careful, especially around the intense Lunar Eclipse of February 10th. Learning to balance your lust for action with your body’s basic needs will ensure you stay happy and healthy.

The hardworking Rooster also rewards Rat, Ox, and Dragon natives. You’ve most likely been on a quest for your perfect mate, job, home and/or family for some time now. During the Year of the Rooster, you’re all but guaranteed to find what you’re looking for, as long as you act. It might not arrive in the package you expect, but what you need is on the way.

It’s a busy year in love for all signs, as new dating prospects appear on the scene, for those currently unattached, and new chances for commitment lead to big life steps that take your relationship even higher, for those in relationships. Try not to spend all your time in each other’s arms, though. There’s so much to do and see this year!

The powerful Solar Eclipse on February 26th encourages Rooster, Rabbit, and Goat natives to come out of their comfort zones a little more. Someone wants to give you big attention for the work you’ve been doing, whether that’s on the job or some charitable/volunteer effort. Don’t be afraid to shine this year. It’s not arrogant if you’re just proud of what you’ve achieved. People want to be happy for you, so why not let them?

Those born under the signs of the Dog, Pig, and Snake take a little of the Rooster’s Fire this year, and turn old ideas into new dreams. To the untrained eye, it may look as if you’re not doing anything. But ruminating on your excellent ideas, and making plans for your dream future takes time and energy. As you place your intentions into the universe, especially around the Lunar Eclipse of August 7th, make sure to include what you want to receive. It’s a big manifestation year for you, so think of it just like training in the gym and you’ll go far!

Rat

Your sign of the Rat is always self-possessed and, during the Year of the Rooster, you’re even more focused on your goals than ever. You know that shrinking violets don’t get stuff done, so this year you’re going for it in a big way! Whatever your hopes and dreams are, you’re not afraid to push them forward. Your hard-working ways may need a break from time to time, however, allowing you to party just as hard. Rather than separate your working and personal lives, Rat natives find the greatest success when both are combined. Use your powerful sense of loyalty so that everyone wins during the time of the Rooster.

WORK

Your sign of the Rat is known for its intense ambition. During the Year of the Rooster, you have a solid plan for enacting these desires, and bringing them to completion. Though the Rooster can be a little timid, despite its bravado, you can get a lot done this year. Try not to buy into jobs or titles that don’t really do anything to advance your agenda. Instead, this year is about identifying the people who are on your side, and working your relationships to advance through the ranks. A promotion may be given or at least in the works around the Lunar Eclipse of February 10th.

MONEY

The Rat is notoriously good with money, finding ways to earn and save so they can ensure their security. As your Year of the Rooster kicks off, however, you may find that your financial life takes a little bit of a hit. Sometimes, you can invest a little recklessly. Make corrections by balancing the amount of what you bring in with what you must pay out in bills, and what you want to save for the future. No sense denying yourself everything now for a more comfortable future, though. Enjoy the fruits of your labours, and you’ll find yourself encouraged to reach further and further.

Ox

Since your sign of the Ox and the Rooster get along like gangbusters, this year is one in which you’ll be visited by much good fortune. You can be a little stubborn, let’s face it, and some of your plans haven’t gone the way you wanted them to. This year, doors begin to open more easily, and your wishes appear to be a lot easier to attain. No need to get angry when things don’t go according to plan. You’ll have the support of the cosmos, but also loads of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers to get your ideas out into the world.

WORK

When it comes to your working life, you’re the perfect combination of native intelligence and resolute determination. This year, the Rooster energy gives you more tenacity to go after your career goals. The Solar Eclipse of February 26th lights up all your desires, some of which may even surprise you. You’re shooting high this year, and aren’t going to be dissuaded by anyone. Naysayers are swept aside as you make your way toward your goals. Take the time to celebrate small achievements on your way to bigger accomplishments. It may be your year to break through with a larger workspace, more responsibility, or more perks on the job.

MONEY

When it comes to saving and investing your hard-earned cash, you’re a whiz. You have the smarts to find the best plan of action, and the patience to take the long view. This is why you usually have more money than the rest of your tribe. Try not to get into any personal lending this year. You and the Rooster get on well no matter what, but there’s a risk of becoming disappointed and even angry with the recipient of your kindness. Better to dispense advice than cash now. Meanwhile, your money improves as you discover what you’re really good at.

Tiger

Your sign of the Tiger is a natural leader, and likes to take charge. During the Year of the Rooster, your natural inclination to lead may be challenged, or just frustrated as other less qualified people are considered. Rather than losing your famously short temper, try killing them with kindness. Your playful manner is always appreciated, whether in love, work, or family matters. You may actually win more people to your side this way. Though things don’t always go your way this year, people begin to respect you more and more for what you bring to the table. Learn to work with authority figures this year, rather than resisting them.

WORK

You like to be in charge as a Tiger native, and can find it hard to submit to authority figures. This year, this may be even truer for you, as you decide to branch out into new venues. Whether you’re considering starting your own business or just want more flexibility, you need a break from the grind of the 9 to 5 (or whatever hours you work). Staying put will only test your patience, so why not take a class, or begin to figure out what you need to do to make it (whatever IT is) happen? Your inner smarts can make this a reality, with a little help from your friends.

MONEY

The knock on your sign can sometimes be your inability to come to a decision in your financial life. But the way you see it, you’re just considering all the options. This year, the challenge will be in making a final decision about how much to save and invest versus how much to spend on necessities and fun. Sure, it’s great to splash out on fabulous trips and other items, but the Rooster challenges you to think about the future, too. Don’t leave this until the last minute. Use your courage and power to make a better future for yourself.

Rabbit

Though you share a love of thinking and problem solving with the sign of the Rooster, during this year you may find yourself pushed beyond your comfort zone in a few areas. You prefer to be a little more reserved, especially when it comes to love, and letting other more outgoing signs approach you. But during the Year of the Rooster, you may find that you need to be a little more obvious. How is your partner (or future mate) supposed to know how important they are to you otherwise? You’ll find it fun to play with being a little more outrageous and playful.

WORK

Rabbit natives are some of the most organized and best at business, and this year is no different. During the Year of the Rooster, you’re a powerhouse, commanding attention at work, and even branching out into your own business if you have an entrepreneurial mind. Ask for a raise, promotion or additional perks around the Solar Eclipse of August 21st. You can make a solid case for why you deserve additional benefits, and convince nearly anyone to do what you need now. Even your co-workers have your back, and want to see you succeed. Share the wealth when you’re in charge.

MONEY

Since you’re so clever at business, your sign of the Rabbit tends to be great with money, too. This year, it’s important to be your usual conservative self when it comes to saving and investing money. Of course, it’s fun to have an amazing new toy when you want one. But ensuring your future comfort is something you can really get behind. Saving to buy property, or a new home, also figures into your plans in the fall months and later in 2017 into 2018, as you consolidate all your wonderful planning. You have a real gift when it comes to finding the right place at the right time, and the right price.

Dragon

Dynamic Dragons have a lot in store this year, as the Year of the Rooster gets underway. You’re naturally energetic, but may find that you have even more fuel to achieve your dreams now. The challenge lies in maintaining your health and well-being, particularly around the Solar Eclipse of August 21st. Try not to burn out, because your skills and talents are needed in the world! Use your flamboyant energy to bring groups together, from finding consensus at work to cementing your love in a new relationship. The sky’s the limit for your sign! What you set your mind to, you can achieve this year.

WORK

During the Year of the Rooster, your health plays a big part in your working life. You may normally be a morning person, and find your energy flagging in the afternoon. Small changes in diet can give you the energy you need to make a big impression this year. Getting your ducks in a row early in the year, around January to February, puts you in good stead to achieve your goals in your working life, from advancing up the ladder to establishing your own client base. Visualizing your success is the first step to attaining your dreams. Your Dragon instincts are almost always right!

MONEY

When it comes to cash flow, things haven’t always been the way you wanted them. But during the Year of the Rooster, Dragon natives are freer than ever to bring in more money. Though you can have some unusual ideas, some of them may be worth a lot. Seeing if you can set up a new business is highlighted around the Lunar Eclipse of August 7th, when you have support to make it happen. The best news is that you inspire other people to have confidence in you, so you’re a natural salesperson. This year, you’re selling yourself as much as your skill set.

Snake

Snake natives are natural friends with those born under the sign of the Rooster, so this year is a true gift to you. The dreams you have are within reach, and doors begin to open without a lot of effort. The main issues for you this year may be making up your mind about what you want to pursue, and what you can realistically expect to achieve. Your natural intensity and passion come in handy as you’re tested to become all you can. Good thing you hate to fail! Partnering with Ox and Rooster natives adds even more fuel to reach your goals, and makes it a win-win situation better for all involved.

WORK

Snake natives are one of the most fortunate signs when it comes to work and money. You naturally rise in any situation you’re placed in, and usually make money that reflects your skills. This year, you’re asked to use the foundation you’ve established for yourself at work, and build from there. If you have your heart set on a corner office, go after it! If you want more pay, make your case with a higher-up and show them what you can do! Your natural tendency to overdo things comes in handy now, since it doesn’t pay to hold back about your accomplishments.

MONEY

Many Snakes learn to depend on themselves early in life, and therefore have great money skills to rely on later. Your sign possesses huge determination to achieve any goal you set your mind to. This year, as the Rooster energy takes hold, you’ll have all kinds of extra help to achieve your financial dreams. If you want to be debt free, making a concrete plan is your best bet. The Lunar Eclipse of February 10th helps you to stick to any plan you make, and cut up credit cards you don’t need anymore. 

Horse

Your sign of the Horse knows what it feels like to be the center of attention. In any given year, you’ve got tons of friends who want to hang out and have fun. Why wouldn’t they, given your fun, outgoing personality? During the Year of the Rooster, the only thing that stands in your way is time. The Rooster likes to have everything happen at the right moment. Your native impatience may be tested, especially around the Solar Eclipse of February 26th. Don’t worry, though. Overall, it’s a very productive year, and you get lots done. 

WORK

Horse natives love to be independent, and often find that they prefer to work without a lot of supervision. If you have someone looking over your shoulder all the time on the job, you’ll be unhappy in no time. The Year of the Rooster allows you to use your native charm to get ahead. You prove your worth as a team member almost effortlessly, and are first in line for a promotion and other perks. The Rooster energy also helps those who want to establish their own businesses this year. 

MONEY

You’re one of the Chinese Zodiac’s great planners, especially when it comes to your finances. The Year of the Rooster presents a new chance to ensure a stable and comfortable future through shrewd investing. You’re far too smart to dump your money into an account that won’t do anything for you. This year encourages you to seek out expert advice, and begin funnelling your cash into investments that will pay you dividends. If you want to increase your daily cash flow, take on temporary part-time work to pay down debt and advance your financial aims. Your skills are very much in demand.

Goat

Your sign of the Goat doesn’t usually get along with the Rooster. You prefer natural elegance and creativity, while the Rooster can be a little showy for you. So during the Year of the Rooster, you may be pushed far past your comfort zone when it comes to standing out. From love to work and family matters, you’re being prepared for a bigger starring role in your own life. Despite your inner shyness, friends and acquaintances urge you to let your inner qualities shine. This is actually all good. It’s a year of building upon what you’ve already established for yourself, so you can attain your highest goals and dreams.

WORK

Goat natives know how to quietly get any job done that they set their minds to. But this year, the Rooster energy may create some tension between the way you normally get things done, and how your boss may prefer to change things up. Rather than freaking out, try to see how you can creatively get your work done, while stretching yourself a little, too. Those seeking to move up the ladder should look to the Solar Eclipse of August 21st and the weeks after to make their case. You have what it takes as long as you’re willing to roll with the tides of change on the job front.

MONEY

Your arty nature can sometimes be at odds with your financial life. Sure, you prefer creature comforts, travel, fun nights out with friends, and more. But saving for your future is also important. The Year of the Rooster establishes a balance between what you want and your careful financial planning. New money streams are possible by combining the work you do on the side with a new web site or other means to sell these goods and services online. Passive cash like this bolsters your bottom line nicely throughout the year, and creates a feeling of well-being when you don’t have to wonder how you pay for the rent.

Monkey

Monkey natives are some of the most interesting in the Zodiac. They think and act in a way that may not make sense for everyone. But during the Year of the Rooster, your sign may find a new way to invent the wheel. Your mind is so creative now, you can move past the normal stumbling blocks in love, money, work, and family life. It’s a busy year filled with fun, excitement, and adventure. Despite the occasional obstacle, you find it easy to pick yourself up and find an even better solution to whatever you’re facing. Let your curiosity be your guide.

WORK

It may be hard for you to concentrate on work that’s boring or repetitive, so if you’ve been meaning to change jobs, this is your year. The Rooster energy has plenty of get up and go to make it happen. Not like you need energy or anything, but it may be helpful to rely on a few colleagues to help shape your ideas. A little structure never hurt anyone. Together, you work miracles, and gain the attention of a larger audience within, and even outside, your company. Try not to get too discouraged if it doesn’t happen quickly. Long-term planning becomes an important part of this year.

MONEY

Those born under the sign of the Monkey often don’t have time for boring things like financial planning, often to their detriment. If you’ve been lax about saving or investing for your future, the Year of the Rooster is the time to get expert advice, read articles and decide how you’ll manage your cash going forward. Your money enjoys a boost around the Solar Eclipse of February 26th. Building on that with all your powerful ideas comes naturally. Enlist the help of someone to help you organize everything, and keep it growing. Your future will be much more comfortable as a result.

Rooster

As a Rooster native, you know your own skills and talents – your energy, communication skills and free-thinking manner. But in the Year of the Rooster, you’re even luckier than usual. The projects and ideas you espouse gain traction throughout the year, but especially around the Lunar Eclipse of February 10th. Your sign loves to be right, but so much is going your way this year that you don’t really have to worry about being wrong. The big challenge of this year will be convincing other people to invest in you. From love to money, jobs, and more, it’s all about marketing yourself now.

WORK

Your sign of the Rooster is a great “idea” sign, capable of amazing thoughts that can be made into incredible things. From cutting edge inventions to solutions to everyday problems, you’ve got the goods. What you need, especially this year, is a partner or workplace that supports your ideas with concrete support. If you need to find a supportive workplace, this is the year to make a big change. Don’t wait, since you have so much powerful energy on your side now. The Lunar Eclipse of August 7th provides a wonderful time to search for a new position. Don’t forget to use your large social network.

MONEY

Though you’re usually happy to share your opinions, you’re not about to leave something as important as your money to chance. During the Year of the Rooster, it’s more important than ever to protect your hard-earned cash. Making an appointment with a financial advisor pays dividends around the Solar Eclipse of February 26th. When you put your personalized plan into place, you can rest assured that money for your future, purchasing a home, or simply for emergencies will always be at your fingertips. Don’t try to go it alone this year, even if you’re trying to find ways to bring in more money each month. People need help sometimes.

Dog

Your sign of the Dog and Roosters don’t traditionally get along. So, during the Year of the Rooster, you may go through some challenges as you try to rise above the petty concerns of life to achieve your dreams. Though you always have your honesty and innate loyalty to fall back on, and tons of friends who love and support you, it’s a year of shoring up what you’re building, rather than breaking through. On two positive notes, your health is looking up as you have more vitality than ever, and your love life isn’t too shabby, either. Leave it to you to find the silver lining.

WORK

Though you’re known as a hard worker at your job, you can also be somewhat stubborn when it comes to having things your way. During the Year of the Rooster, you may run into challenges around the Solar Eclipse of February 26th that force you to reconsider the way you’re dealing with a co-worker or boss. Being a little sweeter may get you more perks down the line. Advancing may be tough if you seem unemotional or distant at meetings. Either see what you can do to bridge the gap, or try to find more suitable work. You’ll be happier when you can be honest about your feelings.

MONEY

Sometimes, the last thing on your mind is money. Sure, it’s great and you like to have it. But you can’t really be bothered to manage it. Since your sign is naturally social, you may find that partnering up with Horse, Tiger, or Rabbit natives can expand your savings and investing strategies, and benefit everyone. Try to look beyond your urge to always lead. In this case, you can end up with more money when you trust others to work with you in a group setting. If you’re thinking about trying to start a new business this year, the same wisdom applies. More heads are better than one.

Pig

Pig natives tend to get along best with Rabbits and Goat, who share their sense of reliability and manners. But during the Year of the Rooster, you may find that your patience is sometimes tested with people at work, in your home, and in love... people who just don’t seem to get it. What’s important to you isn’t likely to change. You’ve been this way for a long time. Rather than struggling with who should change, try to find people who return your courteous and respectful ways. Your friendships will change this year, as well as your priorities. You’re no longer able to take mild or overt abuse in your relationships.

WORK

You have a fierce inner strength as a Pig native that sometimes scares or intimidates people. You’re a sweetheart inside, of course, but your innate tenacity isn’t for the faint of heart. It comes in handy at work this year, however, as you push through projects you really want to succeed. Ditto for the promotion you’ve been due for around two years now. Put that strength to work as you choose the perfect time to prove your value, and advance your position. Ask for more than you think you can get. You may find yourself happily surprised by the outcome.

MONEY

The great thing about your sign is its quest for knowledge. This is super great during the Year of the Rooster because you can build your wealth through research and talking to experts. When it comes to saving and investing for the future, you may not know everything yet, but you’re sure going to find out! This puts you in good stead by the fall months of the year. Every time a new statement comes in, you smile to yourself as you see all your hard work paying off. You win the financial game through your trademark attrition and fortitude. Take time to celebrate your successes.