CHINESE NEW YEAR 2019: A CHINESE ZODIAC GUIDE TO THE YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG

• DONNA STELLHORN

This year, Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year) falls on Tuesday, February 5. Though this is a full month after the western celebration of the new year, this holiday marks the change from the year of the earth Dog to the year of the earth Pig.

Most notably, this year is all about devotion to friends and family. Pig years are great for spending time with those you love. Make sure you create space for meals with people who important to you!

Of course, the main thing to watch out for during Pig years is a tendency to overindulge. Keep your spending in check, and at all those meals with your friends and family, watch your portion sizes. Take steps to rid yourself of bad habits and addictions. Keep this in mind, and 2019 can be a very productive year for you. The earth element is practical and fiscally responsible. Take some time to set your goals and look into ways to procrastinate less and to release fears of failure and success. You will likely have increased willpower and focus for your most desired objectives.  Patience will be rewarded and so “slow and steady” wins the race. Chip away at your bigger goals by doing a little bit each day.

But most of all, connections have the potential to grow stronger, and new, beneficial bonds can be made. Paying things forward, focusing on kindness, and being considerate to others will bring you opportunities this year.

HONORING CHINESE NEW YEAR

Unlike western traditions like champagne, noisemakers, and fireworks, the traditional ways to mark Chinese New Year tend to be more symbolic, such as wearing something to mark the opportunities coming your way or saying pleasant things to everyone you meet to bring luck to yourself and others.

This day that sets the tone for the rest of the year, so spend some time spreading kindness, offering compliments to others — as well as to yourself. (Sidenote: skip the chicken entree. It’s said if you eat chicken on Chinese New Year, you’ll spend the year scratching in the dirt for your money!)

Read to discover how your Chinese Zodiac sign interacts with the year of the Pig.

 

YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG, BASED ON YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN

RAT

Rat sneaks in to steal Pig’s dinner, Pig chases Rat away. 

You need to be quick on your feet this year. But good news! No one’s quicker than lucky Rat. Everything you want is there for the taking but you need to make sure you’re first in line.

 

OX

Ox and Pig live happily on the farm together. 

A positive, happy year for Ox natives. The course you set yourself on last year now shows you it was the correct choice to make. The road ahead smooths out and you make great progress.

 

TIGER

Tiger and Pig face off and spar… guess who wins? 

It’s a little challenging this year as you seem to be hearing “no” more often than you generally like. However, even taking the smallest amount of action brings you great results. You’ll end the year with a win.

 

RABBIT

Rabbits dine well on what falls outside the Pig’s pen. 

A lucky year for Rabbit as you are in harmony with the energy. Your sensitive, intuitive nature causes you to be in the right place at the right time. Finding supportive people to help you is easy this year.

 

DRAGON

Mighty Dragon makes his presence known, Pig sleeps through the show. 

A somewhat irritating year for Dragon as all this lazy, indulgent energy doesn’t seem to benefit you and your goals. Fortunately, you can adjust. Soon you’ll see unexpected ways to profit.

 

SNAKE

Snake threatens Pig, Farmer kills Snake.

A challenging year for Snake as Pig is the opposing sign. You are not getting much support this year even from those you love. But no matter, you have the power to accomplish many things especially when others underestimate your abilities.

 

HORSE

Horse paces in his pen, Pig is happy in his.

This is a year for making adjustments. Horse natives should not lock themselves into long contracts or rash promises. Give yourself the freedom to change and you will attract many opportunities.

 

GOAT

Pigs and Goats dine together.

A happy year for peace-loving Goat. You’re in harmony with the energy of Pig. You will receive a lot of interest in your projects and support for your plans. Let others know how they can help you.

 

MONKEY

Monkey teases Pig, Pig doesn’t notice. 

A somewhat frustrating year for clever, energetic Monkey. Others nap when you want adventure and fun. The rest of the world may be shocked at your choices this year but you will prosper if you’re true to yourself.

 

ROOSTER

Rooster wakes the farm, life moves along pleasantly.

A harmonious year as you find projects and goals you’ve been working on for a while really start to show some results. There are many opportunities for you this year. Expand your circle of friends and you’ll benefit.

 

DOG

Dog herds Pig, Pig ignores Dog .

This will be a much easier year for you. You’ve made some changes and wise choices. Now options will present themselves for your career as well as relationships. The road ahead is clear, obstacles are now gone.

 

PIG

Pig enjoys the company of other pigs and the party begins.

It’s your year. This is the beginning of your 12-year cycle. Out with the old and in with the new. Let go of anything or anyone who’s been holding you back. As you release what you don’t want, you will be showered with new opportunities. Enjoy.

 

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Sunday, February 10

Your Weekly Love Horoscopes for Monday, February 10th

Sarah Bartlett, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

With garrulous Mercury moving into laid-back Pisces, it may seem as if many of us have fewer wits about us than usual. However, this is a time for reflection, self-awareness and gentle loving, where it’s not what you say, but what you don’t say that means everything.

With Valentine’s day upon us, send an anonymous missive and let the power of telepathy express your true desires.

 

ARIES

Right now, anything can be sorted out, within reason, particularly personal goals. So for once, don’t compromise just to prevent an argument. With such an enterprising attitude to your own lifestyle and the way you’re going to live it from now on, focus on your love goals, say no to regrets, and say yes to change.

TAURUS

Whether you’re sitting watching the world go by, or engaging in some all-encompassing love relationship, the time is now right to put thoughts into action and make your life what you really want it to be. Ask yourself, what matters to me most? And then once you have found the answer, follow the track and make it all real.

GEMINI

For a long time now, a part of you has been saying, ‘anything for an easy life,’ but there’s a teeny bit of you which longs for more excitement or just someone to smile at you in ’that special way’.  So this week, it’s time to make a Valentine’s wish. Remember, what comes true, is usually what we believe in.

CANCER

Those things we long for are actually the very things we can learn to develop in our own love life. For example, if you envy those who seem to cruise through life without worrying about it, it’s likely that deep down inside, you need to unleash your carefree side. Change your attitude and you change your relationships for the better.

LEO

With so much focus on making new decisions, you’re ready to be more expressive to loved ones than you’ve ever been before. One minute you want to give more of your time to your career, then, the next minute, you feel ready to splash out on a Valentine Day’s outing.  So it’s time to be true to your desires and make the right choice.

VIRGO

Dreaming about what you can achieve in a love relationship is one thing, but you’ve also realised you have to communicate it all too. You may feel regrets from the past and you may feel as if you just don’t seem to get your message across. But from the Valentine’s day onwards, you will. It’s time to be a bit of a brave heart and discuss your feelings openly.

LIBRA

Thanks to the lingering influence of Mars in Aries, it’s hardly surprising you’re ready for all kinds of impulsive action. Just take care you don’t miss out on new love, or reviving an extraordinary affair. Re-open the intuitive channels, tune into the moods around you, and make a very life-enhancing choice.

SCORPIO

Deep down, you know that if your life gets too routine, you’ll only end up rebelling. So get out and about with your lover or partner, plan future changes, travel or new projects. Now’s the time to get out of a rut, especially when the secret sensual side of you seeks liberation.

SAGITTARIUS

Think carefully about what you are feeling now. Are you ready to leap into new action, or to take a Valentine opportunity that comes you way? And if so, are you happy to pay the price? It could be an expensive few months ahead, but the romantic investment will soon be worthwhile.

CAPRICORN

There is a side to you which yearns for more independence. But there is also a part of you which needs to live like others too. Whether single or attached, this is giving you much food for thought. Drop the ideals, it’s time to trust in the kind of love that brings you back to reality.

AQUARIUS

It’s hardly surprising the passionate side of you hungers for romance while the sun dances on through your own sign. So use this empowering energy to strengthen your own sense of identity and make something real. Then you can be loved for the adventurous person you actually are.

PISCES

Living together makes sense financially, and, of course, there are many other benefits. But the desire for a little more independence is eating at your soul. This week, you will be tested in your deepest thoughts, but in the weeks to come, you will know where your true path lies.

 

 

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Your Horoscopes for the Week of Monday, February 11th

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

 ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

Your life is getting more and more interesting by the day.  You finally seem to be in control of your destiny.  I bet it feels nice to be in charge again doesn’t it Aries? Just watch out for a tricky Taurean in business this week, trying to part you and your cash. Call me now to work out why it’s worth pushing for more in business.

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Your friends don’t seem to know you as well as you thought and you may find yourself having to change things that they have arranged for you.  A past issue comes to a head and you finally get the chance to put it behind you for good, if you’re willing to make an all important phone call. Call me now to hear what joy Mercury can offer to your week.

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

This is a really enjoyable time for you socially and it’s going to be more than a little tempting for you to leave work by the wayside.  Try not to be flippant with Pisceans, who are offering you some important advice on your career. Manners in fact, are imperative to your success this week. Call me now to hear why ultimatums in love are imminent.

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

I can see from your chart that you’re feeling more sensitive than normal.  It’s not surprising with the pressures you’ve had mounting on you though Cancer. A break from the norm, offered by a Pisces gives you the chance to see how different life can be if you so desire. Call me now so you can settle those family issues still baying at your door.

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

You are set to find yourself traveling more than normal and you may even have to pay out some of your own cash in the process too. Don’t complain. Events leading up to the end of this month, require you to show conviction to current projects my friend. Call my now to hear why this is the beginning of a most interesting chapter in your life.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

There is a really stubborn mood evident in your chart, which is making it hard for you to tell fact from fiction. Be ready with an apology if a Pisces is involved though. You’ve judged certain close ones too harshly, as events on Friday may soon show. Fellow Virgo’s bring success in financial affairs. Call now for more on this opportune month.

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Faces you have never seen eye to eye with, actually have more in common with you than you may think. Use this week, to get to know the faces you have been so quick to judge in the past. It could mean all the difference between a successful, or dormant week. Call me now to hear how Venus is promising you don’t miss out in love this month.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

Legal dealings can go much in your favour. In fact this week marks the beginning of a new phase in your life, where you can make up for the lost time that the beginning of the year forced upon you.  Play fair in business midweek, when important faces will be testing your judgment. Call me now to hear who holds the key to promotions.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Your defenses are down and it’s time for you to raise the stakes. Don’t allow close ones to blackmail you into things you don’t want.  Fresh inspiration and new ways to get on, link to an invite you must accept for next weekend. Travel brings you closer to a dream midweek. Call me now to hear why you must stay on the good side of Leo’s.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

No mater what the other signs in the zodiac say, it is imperative that you say only nice things about the faces around you.  Not only will words come back on all of us, but your element of earth will ensure your reputation precedes you in weeks to come. Set a standard you can be proud of. Call now to hear who’s got marriage on their mind.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

Don’t let an ex get to you. It’s clear from your stars that you’re allowing yourself to believe things, which are not actually true. This emotional rollercoaster you are on, links to a change you want to make, but can’t find the nerve to. Use Thursday as your action day, when powerful faces will be willing to back you in your dreams. Call now for support.

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Your career has proved more than a little challenging already this year. In fact, faces you have dealt with have made it hard for you to present yourself in the way you desire. All of this is about to change if you’re willing to join forces with the Sagittarians of the zodiac. Call my starline now to see why it’s worth being cheeky in love this weekend.

 

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FEBRUARY’S FORECAST INCLUDES A CLEAN ENERGETIC SLATE

• OLIVIA PEPPER

With all planets in direct motion and a lot of cosmic energy invested into new beginnings, February is slated to be an exciting and invigorating month.

Venus—our lady of love and the planet of abundance and beauty—enters orderly, determined, and practical Capricorn on February 3, just a day ahead of the new moon in Aquarius. This new moon, which occurs at the same degree as the Great American Eclipse of August 2017, signifies the end of a long and likely somewhat arduous cycle of work along the Leo-Aquarius axis, which has attempted to teach us a balance between investing in self and investing in the collective. This new moon checks the ledger for what we have learned, then clears the slate and offers us an entirely new trail to blaze. This is an excellent time to set financial goals for the future.

February 7 A lively sextile of Mars to Mercury boosts all of our social skills and brews an air of excitement, which, when combined with the waxing crescent moon, creates perfect conditions for dreaming and scheming. Don’t be afraid to go big when it comes to your goals! The world feels solutions-oriented now; optimism polishes practicality and we’re beginning to get in the swing of the Capricornian mojo that rules so much of the mood of the next couple of years.

February 10 Mercury enters Pisces and awakens the dream state within us, inviting us to take a moment of reprieve from our responsibilities and onerous burdens in favor of blissed out daydreams and possibility. It is a great time to engage with the arts, mystic states, and manifestation magic.

February 13 Mars, the planet of ambition and war, is conjunct Uranus the disruptor at the anaretic degree of Aries. This very erratic and unpredictable energy may create waves in politics and global affairs. Mars is very strong in Aries. While Uranus lingers some weeks more before returning to Taurus for an eight-year stay in the first week of March. Both of these planetary forces—and this fiery meeting—are instrumental in reshaping our ideas of what is to come.

February 14 Mars enters stable and grounded Taurus, lending a certain gravity to our Valentine’s Day observations. Whether partnered or single, use the earthy nature of this transit to invite additional stability into your romantic intentions. Clarify your desires as the moon waxes toward fullness.

February 18 is one of the biggest days of the month: Chiron, the wounded healer, enters Aries for an eight-year cycle through our collective pain. Everything ruled by Mars will be under the centaur’s watchful and healing eye. Global peacekeeping will be thrown into the limelight at this time. Additionally, the sun enters Pisces which is typically a time when we may experience more imagination, sensitivity, and willingness to sacrifice or let go. Venus in Capricorn is conjunct Saturn, demanding that we get real about our desires. This all happens just one day before the full moon in Virgo, which hands us the keys to the kingdom and asks that we get to work.

The final notable aspect is Venus conjunct Pluto on February 22. This cosmic arrangement brings up one last temptation before we move forward with our plans. Do not be swayed. We have gained much insight from our struggles and we must carry those lessons forward without interruption.

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MERCURY RETROGRADE IN PISCES—HOROSCOPES AND HOW TO DEAL

• GARY CATON