Chinese Year Ahead 2006
Calulate Your Chinese Zodiac Animal
Richard
Giles presents his Chinese horoscope forecast for the Year
of the Dog in 2006. He looks down the timeline for all of
the Chinese Zodiac Animals and gives the flavour of the
year for each one. And you can calculate
your Zodiac Animal with our free on line calculator!
What's in store for each of the twelve
animal signs in 2006, the Year of the Dog? The Dragon
is the animal in the Chinese zodiac opposite to the
Dog, and because of it also being square to the Ox
and the Sheep, has what's called an 'earth penalty'
with the Dog. People born in these years have to be
especially careful in 2006. Earth clashing with earth
means danger associated with earth disasters such
as landslides, collapses or earthquakes. Therefore,
for people born in these years, avoid spending large
amounts of time in very earthy areas, such as mountains
or deserts. The earth months this year occur in April,
July, October and January. These will be tougher times
for the above animal signs.
For people born under the
Dragon, Ox or Sheep signs, it's good to wear a Rabbit
pendant, which will help attract away the Dog, and
minimise any negative influences this year. Whichever
animal opposes the sign of the current year always
has some trouble or lessons to deal with. The three
animals that gain most from the year are the Tiger,
the Horse and the Snake. Note I have entered the Elemental
sign of each animal here. A Fire/ Earth year has troubles
with Water, takes away from Wood, assists Fire but
sometimes drains it, boosts Earth but sometimes overloads
it, and has some problems for Metal.
THE RAT (Water): (1900, '12, '24, '36, '48,
'60, '72, '84, '96)
This will be a year when you feel out of tune with
others in the world and the workplace. You probably
need to make adjustments to the way you connect with
others and then it will feel better. Stay peaceful
and approach things from a relaxed standpoint. It
will be easier.
THE OX (Earth): (1901, '13, '25, '37, '49,
'61, '73, '85, '97)
This is one of those years when you need to avoid
Dog or Goat people because of the 'earth clashing'
of signs in 2006. Projects you have on the go may
suffer this year and your energies could slump. Don't
share too many parts of yourself with others, as they
may not respect it sufficiently. It's not your best
year, so hop into the back seat, be detached and wait
for 2007.
THE TIGER (Wood): (1902, '14, '26, '38, '50,
'62, '74, '86, '98)
This is a much better year than last year. The Dog
and Tiger get on well so its a year for you to make
it and to reap the rewards. Make sure you also put
aside some profits from the year for future years.
You will have fun and achieve, and events will generally
support you well.
THE RABBIT (Wood): (1903, '15, '27, '39,
51, '63, '75, '87, '99)
This year your fortune improves and 2006 will bring
you benefits in the fields of new projects, endeavours
based on teamwork and things to do with lifestyle,
hobbies and creative relaxation. Another Dog person
could help with all this. These plans and schemes
will culminate best in 2007.
THE DRAGON (Earth): (1904, '16, '28, '40,
'52, '64, '76, '88, '00)
Not the greatest year for Dragons due to your opposition
to the Dog across the zodiac. It could be more a year
of endings and transformations than beginnings. Its
also time to go through your possessions and get rid
of what's not needed. If you have loose ends hanging
about in your life, remove them asap. This is a moving
on year with much sorting to do and the need for changes
knocking at the door.
THE SNAKE (Fire): (1905, '17, '29, '41, '53,
'65, '77, '89, '01)
You are favoured by the Dog year, but in a way that's
not what you expect. Your plans may not do what you
have told them to do. By allowing things to flow outside
your expectations you may add in a new dimension that
hadn't occurred to you till now. Watch out for new
romances because some of them may not be what you
expect. The Snake can be a bit of a romancer, so be
cautious this year.
THE HORSE (Fire): (1906, '18, '30, '42, '54,
'66, '78, '90, '02)
Another sign that benefits from the Doggie year. There
are new directions for you and you will be recognised
for your abilities and talents this year. Share your
winnings and praise with others and be grateful. Teaming
up with other Tigers and Dogs will be good for you.
Enjoy yourself this year.
THE SHEEP (Earth): (1907, '19, '31, '43,
'55, '67, '79, '91, '03)
Not a great year for Sheep people as you are in the
'earth clash' with the Dog mentioned earlier. Make
sure you always get the full story on everything you
do, every contract you get into and every new person
you meet so as to be clear on what's happening. Deception
about some parts of your life could be an issue this
year. Stay away from 'get rich quick' types of people.
Seek good independent advice on any projects.
THE MONKEY (Metal): (1908, '20, '32, '44,
'56, '68, '80, '92, '04)
A year when you feel that not everything is going
at the pace you'd like it to move. You need to calm
down that Monkey curiosity and the need for stimulation.
Be aware of relationship issues, as one may turn out
to be not doing so well and you have to reassess there.
Be honest with yourself and others and you'll be doing
fine.
THE ROOSTER (Metal): (1909, '21, '33, '45,
'57, '69, '81, '93, '05)
The year of the Dog is not always to a Rooster's liking,
and ideas you've been working on take unexpected directions.
Obstacles emerge that you didn't expect and things
turn around corners you didn't see. Avoid the need
to speak out as strongly as Roosters usually do and
you'll fare much better. Try to stay relaxed and impartial
this year and be observant.
THE DOG (Earth): (1910, '22, '34, '46, '58,
'70, '82, '94, '06)
This year is coming up the Dog year and it's a good
one. Nevertheless, you need to keep an eye on your
words and actions, as you may say or do things that
follow you about for a while afterwards. You will
be recognised for your work and abilities this year,
but even so, you won't always feel totally at ease
with it. Loneliness may be an issue and despite being
surrounded by well wishers, it may not seem to be
enough. Stay away from Sheep and Ox people this year
in business dealings.
THE PIG (Water): (1911, '23, '35, '47, '59,
'83, '95, '07)
Pigs always enjoy themselves and the Dog year is not
going to supply those same feelings you're used to.
What you feel you need is a good dose of fun and laughter.
Take some time out and be aware that the year will
not go your way every month. Make good plans for next
year, as it's going to be your year. Keep your directions
clear in 2006 and keep your focus.
Every sign is different and it's important to remember
that each year the Chinese animal comes up, it can
have one of five different elemental makeups. As an
example, there are Fire Monkey years, Earth Monkey
years, Metal Monkey years, Water Monkeys and Wood
Monkeys. Each of these elements mean you react differently
to the year, depending on what's in play in 2006.
If your element clashes with Fire you may have a tougher,
more challenging or testing year. And this does not
mean you won't succeed – the challenge may be
just what you need to make it.
Best of luck with the year and may all the choicest
blessings come to you.
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