Your Chinese Horoscope 2017: What the Year of the Rooster holds in store for you

In his work, the aspects are particularly favourable. Having proved himself in different capacities and shown himself to be dependable, the Water Ox may well be encouraged to extend his duties and be excellently placed when promotion opportunities arise. This is very much a year to build on his achievements and advance.

The majority of Water Oxen will make important strides with their present employer, but for those who are seeking a move, the year can bring significant opportunities. By talking to their contacts (which can be important) and keeping alert for openings, these Water Oxen can secure a position which takes their career to a new level.

Those seeking work should also actively make enquiries and be quick to follow up opportunities. Although the job-seeking process is rarely easy, by having faith in themselves, many will find an opening which gives them a new challenge and sense of purpose. April, June and September to mid-November could be important months for work developments.

However, while the Water Ox can do his prospects a lot of good, he could find office politics or the attitude of a colleague troubling. Care and discretion are advised. Also, the Water Ox should not let himself be distracted from his objectives. All years have their challenging aspects and this one will be no exception. Water Oxen, take note.

Finance also requires care. During the year many Water Oxen will have additional accommodation costs as well as take on new commitments. In all cases, the Water Ox needs to check his obligations and question anything that is unclear. Money matters cannot be left to chance this year. Important paperwork also requires close attention. The Water Ox may find it helpful to keep a set of accounts so he can keep better track of his position.

While the pressures on the Water Ox’s budget can be considerable, if possible he should make allowance for a possible holiday. Even if not travelling too far, he will find that a change of scene can do him a lot of good and offer some interesting new experiences.

It is also important that he does not let his interests and recreational pursuits fall away. These can not only be an outlet for certain talents but also bring balance to his lifestyle, including giving him the chance of additional exercise or social contact.

The Water Ox will be selective in his socializing this year, but he should not deny himself the chance to enjoy occasions that appeal to him. In addition he will appreciate meeting up with his friends and sharing news as well as support. For Water Oxen who are feeling lonely and/or have had a recent personal upset, pursuing their interests can often lead to meeting someone new and potentially significant. May, June and August to early October could see the most social activity.

The Water Ox’s home life will be busy, and with commitments, changing work patterns and close relations facing keynote decisions, the pressures may be considerable. Being conscientious, the Water Ox will be keen to see everything goes well. His disciplined approach will help and he may well take pride in several family achievements over the year as well as offer valuable guidance (including to more senior relations). Shared family activities can be especially gratifying. July and September will be active months in many a Water Ox household, and for a few there could be prospects of a move. These can be busy and sometimes exciting times.

The Year of the Rooster is one of great opportunity for the Water Ox. With his skills, resolve and experience, he can secure an important new role and use his strengths to advantage. Care is needed in financial matters, and with many demands on his time, he needs to focus on priorities and make sure his lifestyle stays in balance. Recreational pursuits and quality time with those who are special to him can help. Overall, an active and rewarding year.

Tip for the Year

Make more of your strengths, for that is where your greatest successes are likely to come from, especially work-wise. Seize any chances to widen your experience. Also, devote time to your loved ones and to enjoying the pleasures this fulfilling year will bring.

The Wood Ox

In recent years the Wood Ox may have felt buffeted by events which were not always under his control. Certain hopes may have felt elusive and circumstances frustrating. However, in the Rooster year, a lot will move in his favour and his previous efforts and patience will be rewarded. Almost all areas of his life can enjoy positive developments.

Over the year quite a few Wood Oxen will be giving some thought to their accommodation. The hopes of many of those wanting to get on the property ladder and/or move elsewhere will now be realized and those who remain where they are will also be likely to make noticeable improvements to their home.

However, while a lot can be accomplished, where finance is concerned, the Wood Ox will need to be vigilant. The terms of financial agreements should be checked and professional advice obtained. Also, should the Wood Ox lend to another person or be tempted by a speculative venture, care is needed. This is not a year for risk or assumptions.

The Rooster year can, though, bring some personal highlights. For Wood Oxen with a partner, shared undertakings can be especially meaningful. Those who are parents will often delight in encouraging their children to master new feats and there will be some wonderful moments to share.

In view of the Wood Ox’s commitments, it is, though, important that he remains well organized and, if concerned by any matter, forthcoming. Some Wood Oxen have a tendency to keep their thoughts to themselves, but in this significant year good communication will be helpful in addressing issues and furthering plans. Wood Oxen who have a reputation for being ‘strong and silent’, do bear this in mind.

For Wood Oxen who are alone and have perhaps had some personal turbulence in their life of late, the Rooster year can again offer positive change. Developments can be helped by the Wood Ox’s own desire to move on and not let unsatisfactory situations linger. Wood Oxen who desire new friends, romance or greater fulfilment in their life will find that interests they pursue (or start) over the year can have a good social element. Affairs of the heart are favourably aspected and Wood Oxen who have been heavily involved in their work at the expense of their personal life should aim to address this. Actions taken now can make a real difference. May, June and mid-July to early October could be socially active months.

The Wood Ox’s personal interests can also develop in encouraging ways and those who have ambitions to make more of a certain skill or specialist knowledge should look to take this forward, including promoting what they do.

All Wood Oxen should set aside time for recreation and ensure they take regular and appropriate exercise. With their often demanding lifestyle, they do need time to unwind and enjoy themselves.

At work, many Wood Oxen will have added considerably to their experience in recent years, particularly with changes to their role. However, the Wood Ox is ambitious and knows he is capable of contributing far more. As a result, when openings arise in his present place of work or he sees a position offering growth elsewhere, he should put himself forward. Once he indicates his desire to progress, encouraging developments can often follow on. Some senior personnel may also assist. This is very much a year for the Wood Ox to build on his experience and move forward.

For Wood Oxen keen to take their work in a different direction or seeking a position, again the Rooster year can open up fresh possibilities. By considering different ways in which they could use their skills, making enquiries and approaching employers and organizations, these Wood Oxen can gather useful information and be alerted to openings to pursue. Again, once the Wood Ox takes purposeful action, he will set in motion developments that can be potentially significant. April, June and late August to early November could see encouraging developments, but throughout the year the Wood Ox should seize his opportunities.

Although his work prospects are favourably aspected, he could, however, be troubled by the attitude of a colleague or find himself in a fraught situation. At such times, he should aim to keep the matter in perspective and not let it distract him from his duties. Every year brings its challenges and it is by meeting and overcoming them that the Wood Ox can show his qualities and potential.

Overall, the Rooster year can be a constructive one for the determined Wood Ox. In his personal life, plans (including for his accommodation) can often be successfully advanced and there will be special times to share with his friends and loved ones. For Wood Oxen who are alone, new friendships and possible romance can add sparkle to their life. Personal interests, too, can develop in an encouraging manner. The Rooster year also offers considerable scope for the Wood Ox’s work prospects and will enable him to build on his experience and further his career. The accent this year is on growth and the Wood Ox can enjoy some well-deserved success.

Tip for the Year

Keep your lifestyle in balance and allow time to enjoy the rewards you work so hard for. Also, value your loved ones and close friends. They can benefit you in so many ways.

The Fire Ox

This year marks the start of a new decade in the Fire Ox’s life, and as he enters his twenties, he will have hopes and plans he is keen to realize. And a lot will go in his favour, albeit in sometimes surprising ways.

Although the Fire Ox may have firm ideas about what he would like to do, he should not regard these as set in stone. The Rooster year can bring surprises and there will be new possibilities to consider. To benefit, the Fire Ox needs to be open-minded and make the best of situations as they arise.

His personal life will be especially busy. There will be fun times to be had with his friends and as a result of a change in circumstances (and sometimes location), there will be the opportunity to extend his social circle as well.

For many Fire Oxen, affairs of the heart will add considerable excitement to the year, with a chance meeting proving significant. Some romances are really set to blossom this year, and if others flounder, new ones will await. A lot will happen for a reason this year and will work out to the Fire Ox’s longer-term advantage.

Fire Oxen who prefer to keep themselves to themselves may be selective in their socializing this year, but they should try not to miss out on the activities and social opportunities available to them. By participating, they will get much more from the year as well as add variety to their lifestyle. Reserved Fire Ox, take note and do try to engage more this year. It will be well worth it. Late April to the end of June and August and September could see the most social activity.

Throughout the year the Fire Ox can also derive much satisfaction from developing his personal interests, especially any that are creative. He could receive valuable encouragement from joining other enthusiasts and, if appropriate, getting instruction and additional equipment. The Fire Ox has a curious streak to his nature and the Rooster year will provide him with new experiences to enjoy.

For Fire Oxen in education this can be an illuminating year. As they study subjects in greater depth, many will enjoy extending their skills and knowledge. They will be challenged, but, as they recognize, this is the way to learn and prove to themselves (and others) what they can do. Any Fire Oxen who have doubts about their current course or subject will find that by seeking advice they could be alerted to suitable alternatives. This is no year to close their mind to other options.

For Fire Oxen in work, the Rooster year is again one for exploring possibilities. Once they have proved their reliability and mastered what is required in their current position, these Fire Oxen should look to progress, either where they are or elsewhere. Those who decide to switch employer may find an entry into a different type of work with the potential for future development.

Fire Oxen seeking work should also keep alert for openings. For some, taking a course could lead to a position or they could learn of an attractive type of work in another way. By being actively involved in the job-seeking process, they will display their initiative and may secure that all-important rung on the employment ladder. Considerable effort will be required, but the Fire Ox’s tenaciousness will often win through. April, June and September to mid-November could see interesting developments.

With socializing, personal interests and other commitments, the Fire Ox will need to keep a close watch on his spending, however, and try to remain within his budget. If entering into new agreements, tempted by a speculative venture or lending to another person, he should also exercise caution. There is a risk he could be misled. He should also safeguard valuable property. A loss could be upsetting.

Although his resources may be limited, the Fire Ox will have the chance to travel this year as well as attend some lively events. Last-minute offers or spur of the moment chances to go away could be much appreciated.

Many Fire Oxen will mark their twentieth birthday in fine style, with close friends and loved ones springing some surprises. Someone close may also use the opportunity to give the young Fire Ox advice. This may be surprising, but the words will be spoken with his best interests in mind.

Throughout the year it is important that the Fire Ox remembers he does have people ready to support him and their input is capable of making a difference to his current undertakings. Fire Oxen, take note and do be receptive.

Overall, the Year of the Rooster will be an often special one for the Fire Ox. There will be challenges and doubts to overcome, but the Fire Ox knows he has it within him to accomplish a great deal and his self-belief and resolve will take him forward. Both educationally and at work this can be an encouraging year. The Fire Ox’s personal interests and social life can also bring him great pleasure, with new friendships being formed and opportunities opening up. The Rooster year is rich in possibility and will offer the Fire Ox the chance to move ahead and, importantly, prove himself in new ways.

Tip for the Year

Many of your activities and decisions now will shape what lies ahead for you. Use this year well. It can provide a significant platform for subsequent growth.

The Earth Ox

This will be a satisfying year for the Earth Ox, particularly as certain plans can now move forward. Rooster years favour organization and this suits the Earth Ox’s temperament well. A further advantage will be that circumstances will often help. The Earth Ox will have a lot in his favour this year and his efforts will be well rewarded.

Accommodation matters will feature prominently, with some Earth Oxen deciding to move to somewhere which better suits their needs. Although this will involve great upheaval, these Earth Oxen will be pleased with the benefits gained. All Earth Oxen, irrespective of whether they move or remain where they are, will busy themselves with home projects, and whether decluttering, updating equipment or adding new comforts, they can accomplish a great deal. In addition, those who have gardens will again take pleasure in tending to their land, trying out new stock and enjoying the results.

The Earth Ox will also be glad of the input of family members in his various undertakings. Often others will have expertise which can be useful. And sharing tasks can generate a powerful synergy.

Although the year will see much practical activity, there will also be several social occasions to look forward to. The Earth Ox will often be tempted by events happening locally. By taking advantage of these, he can enjoy some good times. The Rooster year can be marked by some lively occasions.

Earth Oxen who are alone and perhaps feeling dispirited should aim to involve themselves in the activities that are available to them. By reaching out, they can inject new meaning into their life.