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The Lunar New Year is fast approaching and this time it's the Year of the Tiger. Each year, the Lunar New Year is celebrated on the second new moon that comes after the Winter solstice. Basically, it’s like saying goodbye to Winter and hello to a long awaited Spring (yes please).
Instead of scrambling to come up with a New Year’s resolution and promising yourself this will be the year you finally take up Zumba and transform into a fitness god, let us help you out with what this year has in store for you.
Our Wise team in Asia sat down with fengshui expert Master Neo of XIN Consultancy to analyse your Zodiac’s to do just that.
First things first, what’s my Zodiac and what does it say about me?
Your Zodiac depends on your birth year, and each one has a deeper meaning…
Rat 🐀
Birth years: Rats are born in 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020.
Personality traits: Resourceful, kind and adaptable.
Lucky numbers: 2 and 3.
Lucky colours: Green, Gold and Blue.
Lucky flowers: African violets and Lilies.
Lucky directions: West, Northwest and Southwest.
Ox🐂
Birth years: Oxs are born in 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 and 2021.
Personality traits: Strong, determined, dependable.
Lucky numbers: 1 and 4.
Lucky colours: Green, Yellow and White.
Lucky flowers: Peach blossoms and tulips.
Lucky directions: North and South.
Tiger🐯
Birth years: Tigers are born in 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022.
Personality traits: Quick, kind and resourceful.
Lucky numbers: 1, 3 and 4.
Lucky colours: Blue, orange and gray,
Lucky flowers: Cineraria and yellow lilies.
Lucky directions: East, North and South.
Rabbit 🐰
Birth years: Rabbits are born in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023.
Personality traits: Responsible, kind, graceful, quiet.
Lucky numbers: 3, 4 and 6.
Lucky colours: Pink, purple, blue and red.
Lucky flowers: Jasmine and plantain lilies.
Lucky directions: East, South and Northwest.
Dragon 🐉
Birth years: Dragons are born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.
Personality traits: Smart, vibrant, confident.
Lucky numbers: 1, 6 and 7.
Lucky colours: Silver, gold and grayish white.
Lucky flowers: Dragon flowers and the bleeding-heart glory bower.
Lucky directions: East, North and South.
Snake 🐍
Birth years: Snakes are born in 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
Personality traits: Mysterious, wise, smart.
Lucky numbers: 2, 8 and 9.
Lucky colours: Yellow, red and balck.
Lucky flowers: Cactus and orchid.
Lucky directions: East, West and Southwest.
Horse 🐎
Birth years: Horses are born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026.
Personality traits: Enthusiastic, active, energised.
Lucky numbers: 2, 3 and 7.
Lucky colours: Green and yellow.
Lucky flowers: Jasmine and calla lilies.
Lucky directions: East, West and South.
Goat 🐐
Birth years: Goats are born in 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 and 2027.
Personality traits: Calming, soft, sympathetic.
Lucky numbers: 2 and 7.
Lucky colours: Red, purple and brown.
Lucky flowers: Primroses and carnations.
Lucky directions: North.
Monkey 🐒
Birth years: Monkeys are born in 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 and 2028.
Personality traits: Curious, sharp, intelligent.
Lucky numbers: 4 and 9.
Lucky colours: Gold, blue and white.
Lucky flowers: Chrysanthemum and crape myrtle.
Lucky directions: North, Northwest and West.
Rooster 🐓
Birth years: Roosters are born in 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 and 2029.
Personality traits: Hardworking, courageous, observant.
Lucky numbers: 5, 7 and 8.
Lucky colours: Yellow, brown and gold.
Lucky flowers: Gladiola and cockscomb.
Lucky directions: South, Southeast.
Dog 🐕
Birth years: Dogs are born in 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 and 2030.
Personality traits: Caring, honest, kind.
Lucky numbers: 3, 4 and 9.
Lucky colours: Purple, red and green.
Lucky flowers: Rosen and cymbidium orchids.
Lucky directions: East, South and Northeast.
Pig 🐷
Birth years: Pigs are born in 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.
Personality traits: Generous, caring, diligent.
Lucky numbers: 2, 5 and 8.
Lucky colours: Gray, gold, brown and yellow.
Lucky flowers: Daisies and hydrangea.
Lucky directions: East and Southwest.
What does this year have in store for my Zodiac?
According to Master Neo, Rat’s will have stronger financial luck this year in January, May and October. Tiger’s are going to have to make an effort to focus on their long-term goals and Snake’s should hang up a poster of cherry blossoms in the East corner of their home to encourage prosperity.
Looking for a full Zodiac reading?
Disclaimer: The readings are a general guide for the year. Specific occurrences will depend on a person’s birth date and timing (Bazi / Life Chart Reading) and will require an in-depth consultation. All readings should not be construed as investment advice.
All fortune readings created by Master Neo Heng Lai, Xin Consultancy LLP.
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