Predictions for Rabbit for 2014

Everyone underestimates gentle Rabbit probably because he's so cute. But Rabbit is a very powerful sign of the Chinese Zodiac. He sits between the Tiger and the Dragon and keeps these two forces apart. That's amazing. Rabbit has strong intuition and understands people. He's sensitive, kind and an extremely valuable friend to have.

This year, the Year of the Wood Horse, Rabbit will have opportunities to manifest the vision he's held on to for so long. Rabbit will be noticed by others and can find people who will share and support Rabbit's ambitions. But Horse energy can move faster than a little bunny so in my book, Chinese Astrology 2014 Yearof the Wood Horse, I recommend that Rabbit create a Wish Box to help capture money and opportunities. But I've found something that will work even better. A Treasure Bowl. 

Treasure Bowl from Formosa Art

This beautiful wood bowl from Formosa Art is carved from walnut and polished to a fine shine. It measures over 16 inches in diameter and about 12 inches high. It goes with many styles of décor and most importantly it's a great Feng Shui cure for attracting wealth. Place your Treasure Bowl in your business office or home office. Place it in the Wealth area (the far left corner from the door). Or you can place this Treasure Bowl near your front door to attract career opportunities and promotions. Once you have the job you want move the bowl to the Wealth corner of your office to continue to attract money throughout the year.

Prosperity Tip for Tiger for 2014

In 2014 Year of the Wood Horse there are two lucky zodiac signs and one of these is Tiger. Tiger is a sign harmonious with Horse. Tiger understands Horse's powerful energy (mostly because Tiger is pretty powerful himself). Tiger's best asset this year is his ability to wait for just the right moment to take action. There will be plenty of opportunities this year but not everything will be an ideal situation. For Tiger it's important to have in mind what you want and as opportunities show up on your doorstep then decide whether it's a good deal for you. You don't have to take every opportunity this year because there will be so many.

For example, Gloria is born in the year of the Tiger. This year she wants a better job that pays more money. The extra money will allow her to build an emergency fund as well as helping her add to her retirement savings. In my book, Chinese Astrology 2014 Year of the Wood Horse, I suggest that Tigers hang a wind chime made of Chinese coins on their front porch or balcony. This Shower of Coins Wind Chime will create better luck for her when she's job hunting. Gloria will hang up the wind chime on February 1st, right after Chinese New Year.

Shower of Coins Wind Chime

Advice for Rats during 2014 Year of the Horse

If you're born in the Year of the Rat you might be feeling a little nervous as we enter the Horse year. Much of what you read in Chinese Astrology will say that Horse years are very bad for Rats. But there are lots of things you can do to make this a great year.

When the opposite animal to your own comes up it's said that animal will "steal your energy". For the next year a lot of attention will be paid to Horse. Which leaves only left-over energy for Rat. Little Rat doesn't want to get trampled by all this crazy energy. And you don't just want to survive, you want to prosper.

The solution is to distract the Horse from taking your energy. One great distraction is a Tiger. The Tiger is an animal that is both friendly to Horse and to you, born year of the Rat. In the business world this is like networking with influential friends who can open doors of opportunity for you, doors that may not open if it was just you knocking.

I suggest you find yourself a representation of a Tiger. It can be a picture, statue, piece of jewelry, tiger-print shirt, bedspread, the gemstone Tiger's Eye, a little stuffed tiger...you get the idea. And have this around you especially during periods where you want to have energy and opportunity for success.

A Tiger sits with his Lion buddy

Not sure if you're born year of the Rat? Here are the dates.
January 31, 1900 — February 18, 1901: Metal Rat
February 18, 1912 — February 5, 1913: Water Rat
February 5, 1924 — January 24, 1925: Wood Rat
January 24, 1936 — February 10, 1937: Fire Rat
February 10, 1948 — January 28, 1949: Earth Rat
January 28, 1960 — February 14, 1961: Metal Rat
February 15, 1972 — February 2, 1973: Water Rat
February 2, 1984 — February 19, 1985: Wood Rat
February 19, 1996 — February 6, 1997: Fire Rat
February 7, 2008 — January 25, 2009: Earth Rat

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Snakes and Skin, Horses and Feet

January is the last month of the Year of the Snake. We will then move into the Year of the Horse.

When you consider the physical aspects of these animals, when we think Snake we think skin. The energy of this year would remind us to take care of our skin. Snakes are known for shedding their skin. They get a whole new skin. But for us we just have the one skin and so taking care of it is important. And when you think about the 12 year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, this will be the last reminder we get to care for our skin for the next dozen years.

How do you take care of your skin?

Besides the usual stuff that most people do I like to use Aloe Vera on my skin. I love the healing qualities of Aloe and I think it has helped my skin over the years. I started using it regularly back in 2001 when we were in the previous Year of the Snake. Recently I've found Argan Oil which I really like. It's a lighter oil and I put it on at night and wake up with skin dewy soft.

What new skin care items did you start using in the Year of the Snake? 

Next month we'll be in the energy of the Horse. Then we will need to pay attention to our feet, ankles, and legs (including knees). And by caring for those parts of our body we will be in harmony with the energy and we'll help ourselves towards success.