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being the first sign of the chinese zodiac cycle which runs for 12 years, the year of the rat signifies new beginnings. it is said to be a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product, make a fresh start, or simply start something new (ala high school musical, hehe). however, don’t be rash; decisions made during this year will have long-term consequences.

if you’re like me who’s born on the year of the rat, it seems 2008 holds a lot of promise, according to chinese astrology.

The clever rat has made many ambitious plans that will be put into action this year. Good fortune and good times will surround the rat in this year of glory. Easy social grace is a gift of those born in this sign, but trusted close friends and family are the center that the rat needs to secure prosperity. Beware of the battle of earth and water that may confuse the scurrying rat. This beginning of the year will see the rat tempted by many flirtatious relationships. Faithfulness and loyalty are difficult with so many admiring glances. Understand the fear of those you care for as you seem to be drawn to many new relationships. Take steps to avoid damage to your true partners. As the year passes the successful rat will see more serious relationships bear fruit. Although the rat is a water sign, boat crusies are not a good vacation plan. Travel to exotic lands to explore,meet new people and experience adventure may be the perfect honeymoon. With the influence of the earth aspects of this year, promises of commitments become real and those born in this sign may experience the blessings of marriage and of children added to their family. The rat who cannot focus on success will be misled and find much conflict and many uncomfortable scenes caused by straying from a match that will bring good fortune. When prosperity and love come easily they may not be treated with respect. The rat who will succeed is the one who remembers that greed and manipulation may bring quick victories but ultimately strenghten enemies. The cat is ever watchful of the rat who stole its place. Listen to the guidance of ancestors, loved ones and trusted friends. Beware of the flattery of casual admiration to completely fulfill the promise of extreme good fortune that this year holds.

sounds fab. except that i haven’t made any ambitious plans. i’ve learned to keep dreams simple and attainable. i guess i’m too grounded to aim for moon and stars. i know what i can do, what i can accomplish. and geesh, flirtatious relationships? i’m heavily pregnant, for pete’s sake! at least they got the addition to the family right. as for the rest, it’s a good piece of reminder for all of us, rat or not.

i’m not sure how much significance i should credit horoscope schmoroscope with. i don’t really believe in such, and they only interest me at the start of the year. i look them up mostly just for fun and out of curiosity, shortly after which i immediately forget all about them. but going back to the forecasts for the year of the pig for rats and looking back at how 2007 panned out for me, it is just too tempting to believe that there was a reason why 2007 has been a turbulent one. the question is, am i ready for 2008 and beyond? are you?

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