Predictions of 12 Zodiac in the Year of the Rooster

RAT 鼠

(1924 – 1936 – 1948 – 1960 – 1972 – 1984 – 1996)

There may be stagnation

For the female sex a similar situation will occur as for natives of the Dog: if a woman comes across another woman of the same age or older, this may turn out well in professional terms, as there will be the help of a “Moon Star”, or “Tai Yin”. In health, natives of the Rat will be in a stable situation, but should do more sport.
The Chinese almanacs talk about a more positive year than negative, counselling that natives of the Rat should slow down the pace and dedicate themselves more to study and travel. They should seek out more new things, but nothing too concrete, such as business. The year of 2017 will not be that productive. Besides the good signs of “Tai Yin”, it is expected that the star of celestial felicity, or “Tian Xi”, will also benefit good understanding between people, above all in the area of love. Risky investments should be avoided.

In romance, singles of the Rat will have the chance to fall in love and to have relationships. Mickey Hung forecasts that misunderstandings may occur: the partner might not be the right person, even though they may want a lasting relationship. After the Year of the Rooster better times are in store for both the Rat and for the Dog. For natives of these signs who are married, a third person may appear, which will also not bring anything positive and may affect the life of the couple for some time, above all causing discussions.

The best ally of the year: the Dragon

 OX 牛

(1925 – 1937 – 1949 – 1961 – 1973 – 1985 – 1997)

Time of gathering wealth and trophies

In terms of their career, natives of the Ox may be promoted or will have an opportunity to take a decision that will be life changing, such as taking a more suitable job. For those who are still studying, or taking exams, the year will be good. Mickey Hung recommends that natives of the Ox should manage their own lives and not get involved in the lives of others. Otherwise conflicts may arise or they may get hurt.

With regard to health, non-serious illnesses such as colds, may be expected, alerting of the need for greater care during the winter period.

The almanacs consider that the year of 2017 may go relatively well for natives of the Ox, as in symbolic terms both the Ox and the Rooster are animals of the country, living together peacefully while sharing the same territory.

No great obstacles are forecasted, as the natives of the Ox will be able to deal peacefully with any challenges that could arise.

Even so, for the year to go peacefully it is important that people of the Ox move to action and try something. The universal energy, qi, circulates from the Ox (earth element) to the Rooster (metal element) – in the cycle of the five Chinese elements “earth generates the metal”- which means action and some proactiveness. This provides the opportunity to show personal talent and this behaviour will later be recompensed.

The best ally of the year: the Snake

 TIGER 虎

(1926 – 1938 – 1950 – 1962 – 1974 – 1986 – 1998)

Clear objectives and action at the right time

Mickey Hung foresees the next year as not being completely good for natives of the Tiger. There may be a promotion at work, because there will be someone to protect the Tiger. If 2016 was a year under the “Tai Sui”, the next one will be better. In love there will be no special star to support marriage, but there will be the star of the Moon, “Hong Luan”, which means that females of the Tiger will find better love than Tigers of the male sex, with fewer discussions. The “Fortune Calendar” almanac explains that in the sentimental area, there will be attraction, even though men have to work a little harder in the art of seduction. Whereas the almanac of Peter So considers that the symbolic “star” of Yue De will be sufficiently powerful to provide Tigers with a romantic year. But some almanacs, such as that of Mak Ling Ling, say that many Tigers will be too busy with their new projects and that these new beginnings will leave their attention to their sentimental life secondary.

In health no great problems are foreseen, but Tigers may occasionally be affected by what is going on around them. Mickey Hung predicts that natives of the Tiger may help friends and colleagues who are down or are ill, as a way of “accumulating good will”.

The “Fortune Calendar” almanac also says that the Tiger may achieve their objectives in terms of career, fame and money but the Rooster (the sign of the year) will be difficult prey. In professional terms, Tigers should wait for opportunity to knock on their door.

The best ally of the year: the Pig

 RABBIT 兔

(1927 – 1939 – 1951 – 1963 – 1975 – 1987 – 1999)

Challenged and obliged to change

Natives of the sign of the Rabbit will tend to encounter more problems, especially with regard to driving vehicles. Forecasts indicate greater disposition to illness or incidents such as wounds with knives. Care should be taken in amorous relationships. For example, Mickey Hung tells of a couple where the man complains he does not have enough money for the marriage, which disappoints the woman because of the long relationship they have had. Cases such as this may give rise to separation, conflict or just discussion.

According to the Chinese almanacs, the signs of the Rabbit and the Rooster are in shock due to their being opposite in the zodiac. The metal of the Rooster tends to dominate (to “cut”) wood, the dominant element of the Rabbit. This is synonymous with instability and changes, and what has already been established may undergo change. Thus, the almanacs counsel the natives of the Rabbit to adopt a more conservative posture in their lives and to know how to react with wisdom in the face of any crisis. No great changes should be made and, although the year is not completely negative, it will be important to clarify a series of things.

The almanacs say the year will be bad for natives of the Rabbit, but that those who have suffered bad luck may in the end see positive changes. 

The best ally of the year: the Horse

DRAGON 龍

(1928 – 1940 – 1952 – 1964 – 1976 – 1988 – 2000)

Watch opportunity that will come

This is the sign with the best outlook in the Year of the Rooster. It has the best luck star and this will shine the whole year. Natives of the Dragon will not have problems with their health or with love, and may even have the opportunity to marry or form a relationship, as well as study or work abroad. Important things should be done in the Year of the Rooster, because the Chinese legends say that the Rooster and the Dragon have a great connection. The Rooster may become the Phoenix and the Dragon will be their companion.

The Dragon and the Rooster thus form a pair in the Chinese zodiac. It is as if they were made for each other. The Dragon will be much more confident in 2017 and everything will flow as planned. But be careful and distrust business which promises financial ease.

The dominant element of the Dragon is earth, whereas the element of the Rooster is metal. So, in the natural cycles the earth “generates” the metal, indicating that this will be the direction of circulation of “qi,” the universal energy. This means that natives of the Dragon should take action and be somewhat proactive.

In the Year of the Rooster natives of the Dragon will have the chance to go further.

The best ally of the year: the Rooster

 SNAKE 蛇

(1929 – 1941 – 1953 – 1965 – 1977 – 1989 – 2001)

Success, fame and money are possible

The Snake and the Rooster belong (along with the Ox) to a same family of signs. Therefore, the Snake feels “at home” and “in their element”, by which it will be easier to control events and be able to support their projects and intentions in the Year of the Rooster.

In terms of the “circulation” of the universal energy, qi, fire (dominant element of the Snake) tends to control (“to fuse”) the metal (dominant element of the Rooster). What we control is what we have, and thus the masters of feng shui consider that for the element of fire, metal represents money and material goods.

It will be another year of a kind of equilibrium: neither very bad nor very good. Natives of the Snake will be under the sign of the “noble person” star, who appears in our lives to help, but he will have little effect.

At work no great progress will be seen, with the possibility of there being conflict or misunderstandings with those who are around the natives of this sign. Mickey Hung considers that these conflicts must be avoided and that there is no need to change jobs this year.

In the health area there may be greater propensity for incidents to take place, leading to non-serious surgical procedures. Between the February 4 and the March 3 in the Western calendar, there may be a pressing visit to the dentist or even a plastic surgeon.

In the area of love there will be no great problems: it will be a calm year, without anything special, both for married and unmarried couples. There will be no separations, nor any great alterations in relationships already established. The almanacs talk about positive expectations, above all for men.

Natives of the Snake will be able to use their networks of knowledge, friends, family and colleagues to achieve their objectives. Much better results will be achieved together rather than alone. They should invest in improving their relationships with others, building bridges and being tolerant.

The best ally of the year: the Ox

HORSE 馬

(1930 – 1942 – 1954 – 1966 – 1978 – 1990 – 2002)

Achieve objectives and live passionately

Mickey Hung foresees that natives of this sign have luck and positive energy. Unmarried couples who have been together for many years may finally marry. As for those who are married, it will be easier to betray the partner, both in thought and in action. The almanacs consider the year of 2017 as being blessed in the area of love, due to the appearance of the “Hong Luan” star. Other stars will appear in the lives of natives of the Horse, which may grant protection and luck.

The beginning of the year will be slow, with projects and the wishes of natives of the Horse advancing bit by bit. Patience will have to be exercised, as acting impulsively may lead to undesired decisions and hence regrets.

It is also recommended to avoid speaking badly of others; telling of the failures of colleagues will do nothing to favor natives of the Horse.

It is expected they will dominate situations and events with ease, principally in financial matters. In regards to health, no great problems are foreseen.

The best ally of the year: the Goat

GOAT 羊

(1931 – 1943 – 1955 – 1967 – 1979 – 1991 – 2003)

It will be like meeting themselves

There is no star of the “noble person” (who shows up to help) and in love the natives of this sign may feel alone, even those who are married or in romantic relationships. Women may feel more sadness and may be more sensitive due to the greater absence of their partners.

Health will not be greatly affected, but there may be more negative energy in the air. If there is a death amongst friends or colleagues, natives of the Goat should avoid being present at places with a greater negative load such as funerals.

The almanacs talk about it being a neutral year for natives of the Goat, where they should try and show their better qualities. They should also adopt a more conservative posture, avoiding risks, above all investments. The financial situation will tend to improve, and there will be greater material stability. Even so, the key will be to work with dedication and faith, and to collect the fruits later.

Another recommendation is to know how to recognize the good qualities of the people around, especially those who are very different in terms of opinions and personality.

The best ally of the year: the Dog

 MONKEY 猴

(1932 – 1944 – 1956 – 1968 – 1980 – 1992 – 2004)

Look around and choose true allies

If 2016 was the year in which natives of this sign suffered the consequences of “Tai Sui”, 2017 will be the year in which they will feel some signals. The year will be bad, with higher propensity to sickness, principally in those over 48 years old. Hard to cure illnesses will manifest themselves, such as diabetes or pain in the bones, hence regular visits to the doctor are recommended. Mickey Hung suggests going to the doctor in the period between February 4 and March 3 of the Western calendar, so that those of the Monkey can test their physical condition and their teeth.

In the area of love, no new relationships will arise. As luck will not be in abundance in 2017, natives of the sign of the Monkey should study more and increase their knowledge, as this may alter their destiny.

In terms of career, no job changes are in the outlook, nor is there much chance of change more generally. Those who obtain a new job in 2017 will not find stability in the company. The new job may even be worse than the last one. The almanacs talk about the need for greater attention to people who are around the natives of the Monkey.

The best ally of the year: the Snake

 ROOSTER 雞

(1933 – 1945 – 1957 – 1969 – 1981 – 1993 – 2005)

There will be turbulence

The so-called “Tai Sui” (Master of the Year) has a cycle of 12 years, and thus all the signs are effected in this period of time. In 2017, the “Tai Sui” regresses to bring some unpleasantness to people of the sign of the Rooster. People born under this sign will not feel good, nor will they obtain job promotions or good results at work, despite great effort. There is the possibility of a feeling of frustration in comparison with colleagues at work.

People of the sign Rooster will also face obstacles and elements of uncertainty. These feelings will be present throughout the year, and not just professionally, but also in romantic relationships.

The almanacs suggest adopting a discrete attitude, betting on a more diplomatic stance, and avoiding more direct conflict. The ideal for natives of the Rooster is to have no great expectations and to work to gather the fruits afterward. The Chinese almanacs warn: a meeting of two natives of the Rooster may lead to turbulence. Roosters may become more emotional and should consider taking up sport to avoid negatively-charged dramatic situations.

The best ally of the year: the Ox

DOG 狗

(1934 – 1946 – 1958 – 1970 – 1982 – 1994 – 2006)

Look around and choose true allies

If 2016 was the year in which natives of this sign suffered the consequences of “Tai Sui”, 2017 will be the year in which they will feel some signals. The year will be bad, with higher propensity to sickness, principally in those over 48 years old. Hard to cure illnesses will manifest themselves, such as diabetes or pain in the bones, hence regular visits to the doctor are recommended. Mickey Hung suggests going to the doctor in the period between February 4 and March 3 of the Western calendar, so that those of the Monkey can test their physical condition and their teeth.

In the area of love, no new relationships will arise. As luck will not be in abundance in 2017, natives of the sign of the Monkey should study more and increase their knowledge, as this may alter their destiny.

In terms of career, no job changes are in the outlook, nor is there much chance of change more generally. Those who obtain a new job in 2017 will not find stability in the company. The new job may even be worse than the last one. The almanacs talk about the need for greater attention to people who are around the natives of the Monkey.

The best ally of the year: the Horse

PIG 豬

(1935 – 1947 – 1959 – 1971 – 1983 – 1995 – 2007)

A sign of storm

This is a sign which likes stability, but 2017 will be a year of preoccupations, according to Mickey Hung. This is because there is a star which represents movement. This means that natives of the Pig may want very much to change jobs or to travel abroad, but care should be taken when leaving home as there is a propensity for accidents to occur. Mickey Hung counsels that no travel should be undertaken to places where there is any agitation, rather travel as parts of an excursion or in a group of friends.

On the other hand, the almanac talks about the presence of the Star of Mobility, Yi Ma, from a positive point of view: travel and moving home or the office throughout the year. Everything to do with foreign and distant places will tend to be good. There are also other positive “stars” in the destiny of those born under the Pig.

According to the almanacs, 2017 will be a good year to take advantage of life and to benefit from everything good that may occur. It will be a year of little productivity, but good things may happen. In the professional area there may be a change in job.

In love it will be a year in which natives of the Pig will feel alone, especially the men, who may well feel that women do not want to be with them, potentially leading to arguments. In terms of health there will be a tendency to gain weight, and so a diet may be needed as well as regular physical exercise.

The best ally of the year: the Rat

This article was first published in Portuguese in MACAU magazine, No. 54, February 2017
Translation by MDT/KTranz