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

• DONNA STELLHORN, ASTROLOGER

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, January 13

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

What do you think happens when we worry about things which are not under our control? We lose any control we had and start to feel scared and anxious. So, whatever it costs you in friends and pride you are going to have to say what needs to be said today.

 

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Be gentle with yourself please Aries, as the progress you need to make requires baby steps, not big ones. You’re missing people who used to be a regular part of your life, but evolution is all about growth and moving forward. Embrace this.

 

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

You have not done something you were supposed to do and in the process you have left yourself feeling disappointed. Look at the clock Gemini, you still have time! Children bring joy with something they do in your honour.

 

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Don’t be afraid to tell others what it is you want and expect from them, or you are only going to end up giving some very mixed signals. People are used to a sign such as you wearing their heart on their sleeve, so don’t stop now.

 

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

What is your passion in life Leo and what is it you want to achieve? It is only by answering this question with total honesty that you will be able to commit to the next stage of your life. Not big changes, huge ones Leo!

 

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

It’s not like you to be shy Virgo, but it would seem that someone most definitely has got you lost for words. Try not to play games tonight, although the moon will be encouraging you! Fact, not fiction will get you what and who you want.

 

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

Try not to believe what others say this weekend, as many of the signs really are talking for the sake of it. Wouldn’t it be far better for you to put your time and energy into returning those calls which you owe to several people?

 

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

You are approaching a really exciting time of your life Scorpio, where you no longer worry so much what other people think about you. Instead, you want to taste success and the things you used to feel fearful of you now embrace.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Try not to be jealous of the attention which others are getting, your turn will come. Truth be told Sagittarius, you should be pleased the other faces in your life are all beginning to get along.

 

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

The way you view yourself is changing and I really like the more confident air which has befallen you. Try not to gang up against a family member who I see has already taken more than they can handle.

 

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

If you can be patient with a close one who has been acting rather strangely of late, then you will learn that it was other issues and not you that were making them act in such a nervous manner. From here on in you work as an unstoppable team.

 

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Have more faith in your work or you are going to end up convincing your close ones that you don’t really want to stay on the path you’re on, when you and I know you’ve merely had a blip.

 

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Happy Birthday, Dear Capricorn!

Work hard and party hard with the zodiac’s ambitious Goat

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Compassion, as well as competence, makes you an excellent executive. Even if you have a worker-bee job, you do it better than anybody else.

If you were born on January 13, you’re a mover and shaker with boundless energy and charisma that puts you on a path for success. Full of ideas and intelligence, you give 100 percent and expect the same of others. Your biggest challenge is to learn not to push too hard and treat others with the same respect you demand of them. Remember to slow down every once in a while, and give yourself a pat on the back for the hard work you’ve put in.

At your best: Cool, progressive, successful
At your worst: Dogmatic, cold, hasty

More About Capricorn

Tradition is your middle name, Capricorn. And when it comes to birthday celebrations, you’re all about enjoying it in a time honored way. As someone who appreciates everything antique, you might actually be one of the few signs who don’t cringe at the thought of getting older. In fact, it makes you feel more important somehow … as if you are finally morphing into the respected authority figure you strive to be.

Party Responsibly

Even though it’s your birthday, in many ways it’ll still be business as usual for you. You’re one of the most ambitious and responsible signs, and tend to put your professional aspirations above all else. Success is where you aim, and luckily, even though it takes many years and plenty of diligent effort, you typically end up realizing any goal you set for yourself. You are more reserved and cautious than most but that won’t stop you from enjoying your special day. Your approach might be less party animal and more prudent, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know how to have fun. You simply tend to do it on a budget and with a curfew. Hey — there’s a reason why you’re so successful. Knowing your limits is one of them!

If you have one fault it’s that you take life so seriously that occasionally you may fall into fits of melancholy. This is due to the fact that you view life with stark realism, a tendency that leaves little room for imaginings and faith. But at least on your birthday, consider making an exception. When your loved ones light the candles on your cake, go ahead and make a wish. This year, why not even trust that it might come true?

 

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Your Daily Horoscopes for Saturday, January 12

Claire Petulengro, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

ARIES (March 21st-April 20th)

There is a really dreamy feel to your chart which may make it hard for you to focus on the tasks at hand. Try to pay attention when others talk though, as Mercury is making us all more honest and open with our feelings.

 

TAURUS (April 21st-May 21st)

Someone you thought was going to let you down is in fact set to pleasantly surprise you. Knowing what you want from the future will be important. Remember Taurus, believe you can and you’re half way there!

 

GEMINI (May 22nd-June 21st)

I can see that you feel family has not been much good to you recently, but have you thought about using the fine art of conversation? Taking your time to think before you speak today can help you get your life into perspective.

 

CANCER (June 22nd-July 23rd)

Wherever you go Cancer, go with all your heart. You find out today that what you thought was fact was actually fiction. Remember you are a high maintenance sign and you can’t and shouldn’t accept anything less.

 

LEO (July 24th-August 23rd)

Once you choose hope, anything is possible Leo! You have been looking at life as if the glass is half empty, when you should be focusing on the many positives before you since the beginning of this month.

 

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd)

The way you deal with your day to day life is changing and you no longer feel so challenged by difficult faces you have to deal with on a regular basis. You are able to take everything in your stride. Welcome back!

 

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd)

The chance to do a different side of your job is offered by the absence of an important face and should prove to you that you are far more able than you have given yourself credit for. The return of a face in the family who has been absent brings much news.

 

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 22nd)

There is a touch of notoriety coming to your chart in the days ahead. Don’t worry, for it is most definitely in a good way! Being nice to new faces whose paths you cross in business does much to improve opportunity.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd-December 21st)

Try not to make judgements on those around you until you find out all the details of what’s occurred in their life. If not, you could find yourself being judged as unfair by those who mean everything to you.

 

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th)

The dreamers are the saviours of the world, so don’t even think about trying to curb that imaginative nature of yours. You finally begin to understand why family won’t budge on certain subjects, and may even join their side in such discussions.

 

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 19th)

Someone you thought you meant a lot to has taken a step back from your life and you no longer feel you hold the same importance for them. Things you apply for at this time have a better chance than normal of being a great success.

 

PISCES (February 20th-March 20th)

Try not to worry about what you’ve done (I know you are), but instead try to focus on what can be done from here on in to make your life a better place to be. You can start by admitting what’s not working for you. Ring now to put the spring back in your step.

 

 

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Your Love Horoscopes for the Week of January 13

Sarah Bartlett, Astrologer

From The Astrology Room

 

Mid-January is a time when there is a sense of stillness in the dark days of winter; yet a murmuring of tiny flowers and shoots amid the rustle of the hedgerow. We know it won’t be long before spring comes, but the month is long and often bleak here in the northern hemisphere.

This week too, the planetary sky reflects our desires on one level. With Mars and Venus in goal-oriented fire signs we crave better love, passion and excitement. With Mercury, the sun and Saturn in earthy Capricorn, we know we must work hard to achieve those desires.

 

ARIES

It’s time to go with the flow and discover a more romantic you. It might seem that the fulfillment you seek is a long way off, however confident you feel about your love life, but in the weeks to come, you will find the journey gets easier, and your heart is on the right track for success.

 

TAURUS

Slowly, you’re wishing for passion again. Sometimes you need to be surrounded by the social throng to feel alive. It’s all about to get better, and soon you will be able to enjoy more romance and less grief.

 

GEMINI

This week, you need more independence and feel it’s time to personally evolve. Now that things have become clearer, romance can grow again. It may actually be that a ‘forever after commitment’ is what you secretly want, and it may just be that’s what you’re going to get sooner than you thought.

 

CANCER

While ideal love is unconditional, ordinary love depends on conditions – in other words we establish personal boundaries about what we accept and need from others. And this week, it’s time to chose carefully, and hopefully opt for the love which allows both of you some space. This isn’t about seeing love as an idealised happy-ever-afterness, but one where you can give of yourself truly to someone, and get back what you truly long for.

 

LEO

So, you decided to be more laid back about a relationship, and tried not to pin someone down to this or that. In fact, you were happy to sit it out and let things evolve at their own pace.  But this week, exciting thoughts arise about how you have to throw yourself into the deep end, and who cares about a conventional approach? Time to take a risk and see how liberating it can be.

 

VIRGO

At last you’re beginning to see how to animate your relationship to include both the security you cherish, and the excitment you desire. Time to admit to yourself that you need some adventure in your love life. This week, you feel as if you are finally in tune with your senses, and that you’re also coming to them too, at last.

 

LIBRA

It’s time to show your partner that you’re alive and very much kicking and it’s time to love with passion and live with intention. If single, look forward to some big changes coming your way, especially if you move out of your comfort zone and embrace the different. It will change your life for the better.

 

SCORPIO

This week you will have silly thoughts like, ‘ does he/she really deserve me?” or, will they tire of me soon?”  Now these are all responses generated by an unconscious fear that you will be rejected, or perhaps you’re not good enough to be loved.  But very soon, you’ll learn that love isn’t about ‘who’s good enough,’ it’s more about who’s willing to love without conditions.

 

SAGITTARIUS

We all have emotional ‘baggage.’ And we all try to dump it, fearful that it’s lingering presence in our hallways means we can’t move forward. But it’s not so much that we’re stuck with what we had, it is the very attachment to the baggage which causes most trouble. This week, you learn to step over the bags in the hall and move out into the big wide world.

 

CAPRICORN

With the planets stirring your heartstrings, at last you can look in the mirror and smile at yourself and know you are loved. Forget the difficult encounters of the past, it’s your newfound heat which will be the catalyst for revitalised passion.

 

AQUARIUS

We all like to believe that one day, if we really truly believe something is right for us, it will happen. And this week, you’re beginning to see that it really could. So smile at yourself, admire who you are and why you are who you are. Repeat aloud that you deserve love, just by virtue of being on this planet.

 

PISCES

It seems at last you have more passion for everything that matters to you. Romantic missions become less impossible and suddenly the world seems a better place. Rather than become a victim of so-called fate, you have a chance to take control of your life, so make a choice.

 

 

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