If you were born in the Year of Rat or Mouse or Mongoose (1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) as per Chinese Astrology Horoscopes, know your Destiny in 2008 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony, Love and Studies. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energies that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Feng Shui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.

Annual Forecast & Feng Shui Remedies for 2008 : Wu Zi, Year of Yang Brown Earth Rat - Rat Sign (Chinese Zodiac)

The Chinese Zodiac Astrology is ancient, interesting, accurate and loved by millions across the world. The Chinese Zodiac is based on cyclic concept of time : a cycle of 12 years, repeated again and again. The 12 Years are associated with 12 Celestial Animals : Rat (or Mouse on Mongoose), Ox (or Buffalo or Bull or Cow), Tiger, Rabbit (or Hare or Cat), Dragon, Snake (or Serpent), Horse, Goat (or Sheep or Ram), Monkey, Rooster (or Hen or Cock or Chicken or Phoenix), Dog and Pig (or Boar or Hog). The animal names occasionally differ with the Oriental Country they originate. The Chinese Yearly Horoscopes are basically built around these 12 Animal Signs.

In Chinese Hsia Calender, 2008 is the 4705th year and significantly, is also the fifth year of the New Feng Shui Land Luck Cyclic Period 8. The forthcoming new Chinese Lunar Year is from 7th February 2008 to 25th February 2009. The next Chinese New Year, Ji Chow, the Yin Brown Earth Ox will begin on 26th January 2009.

Enjoy the Annual Forecasts and learn about the suggested Feng Shui & Crystal Remedies that you may need for the coming "New Lunar Year 2008 : Wu Zi, Year of Yang Brown Earth Rat" :

CAREER

The arrival of 2008 marks a milestone in your Career. You will reap the rewards for the patience and efforts you had sown in the yesteryear - a constructive year where Fortune truly favors the Bold. It also brings about increased social status.

If you are employed, your efforts and contributions will be recognized with a promotion, better status, larger responsibilities and enhanced income. If you still feel what you got is insufficient, just ask for it boldly. There are good chances of getting it immediately. If the need be, asking for a beneficial transfer or seeking a career switchover or even starting your own business venture is possible. Just stay away from office politics, lest you spoil your own chances.

If you are self-employed, you will be flooded with opportunities. Make sure that you weigh and select the right ones without any preconceived notions - seek advice from the friends and the family, if needed. Once you decide, immerse yourself fullly into the project for complete results.

All your bold initiatives will bring more opportunities and improvements. Do not indulge in illegal business. Do not allow your ego to inflate and interfere in this fruitful year. Stay out of disputes and keep away from arguments, especially with employees.

The past may come back and haunt some of you. It will mostly be something that you had said in the past about others. An overseas trip will bring about positive changes. Certain scheming, shady characters are "eyeing" you this year. Wear an Evil Eye Beads bracelet and carry the genuine, energized photograph of the White Tiger for your protection.

Important : In spite of all the lucky stars this year, you are reminded that your Celestial Animal Rat is directly clashing on a "double penalty" formation with the Year TaiSui of 2008 (Grand Duke Jupiter). Whether you are a salaried worker or self-employed, you need to not only avoid the wrath but also pacify and get the blessings of the Tai Sui to avoid permanent damages. For this, display the genuine, energized photographs of "Ying Ban, the 2008 TaiSui" and the "Protection Talisman for 2008" in the North and carry their miniature versions in your pocket or purse. Avoid attending cremation rituals or burial ceremonies this year.

MONEY

The good fortune of the previous year continues this year too. Your regular income is supplemented with additional money created through effective and practical implementation of your innovative ideas. There could even be extra bonus for some of you.

Plan your investments properly. Go in for short term investments only. Your gambling luck is low, so do not risk the lotteries or the stocks market. Extra expenses due to personal celebrations and long distance travels will be quite high. Get prudent and save up. To manage your finances wisely, install a Double Phoenix Coin Tree and carry a set of three TriGram Coins always with you for minimizing expenses. If you were born in 1972, it is recommended that you install a Brass Five Element Pagoda Tower to avoid severe financial loss.

HEALTH

Your dynamic attention to career and lack of sleep could lead to a high level of physical and mental stress. Frequent travels, untimely and unhygienic food will attract infections, allergies and digestive problems. A healthy and balanced diet is the need of the year.

Avoid risky sports like speed boating, mountain climbing, water skiing, parachuting or scuba diving. Drive very carefully. Sprain, accident, hospitalization and surgeries are strongly indicated during this Year of the Rat.

Be careful when you handle sharp metal objects, as you may injure your fingers badly. You can try and pre-empt the blood shed by voluntarily donating blood. To minimize the health problems, place a set of three Sau Health Coins under your bed. This is not a good year to get pregnant. If you were born in 1936, 1960 or 1996, chances of getting into an accident during travel is quite high. Install the statue of MaZhu. Put a green mat or carpet in the center of your home to resolve the many conflicting energies.

LOVE

Disturbed and unstable relationships are in the air. The Single Rat will enjoy seductive power but the chances of a successful union in this year itself is very slim. Your abrupt change in moods and unpredictable behavior will repel suitors.

The married Rat will face a lot of problems on the home front : frequent misunderstandings, heated arguments and lengthy conflicts. Be patient, spend quality time with the family and devote more time for weekend outings. This is not the time to flirt about - infidelity now will bring down your much deserved career. Place the statues of Male QuiYong on Dragon and Female QuiYong on Phoenix in the South West of your bedroom and keep a set of three Harmony Coins under your bed to increase marital harmony.

STUDIES

Be focused and stay objective, as you are amidst a sea of changes. If you allow the bad relationships around you to distract you, your ranks will slide. You are susceptible to emotional problems and should take to parental counseling. You need to spend more quality time on your subjects and be more dedicated to score better marks.

Stay positive if you meet setbacks. Arrogance will deny you the support of mentors. If you were born in 1984, you might get entangled in an unwanted love relationship. Installing the Dragon Head Turtle carrying Pagoda Tower in the North East will help you to motivate and achieve your academic goals. A study trip during summer vacation will bring about welcome changes.

Compatible Sign for 2008 : Ox

Auspicious Direction for 2008 : North East

Auspicious Color for 2008 : Grey

Auspicious Number for 2008 : 2

Wealth Gods to pray in 2008 : Tai Shang Lao Jun, Xuan Tan Zhao Yuan Shuai

A NOTE ABOUT REMEDIES : The above analysis has suggested some remedies/cures for reducing the impact of negative energy and has recommended certain enhancers for increasing and improving upon the beneficial energy of the year. For the remedies/enhancers to be effective, they should be cleansed, energised, blessed and programmed not only for the particular individual/family but also for the specific purpose/problem. They should also be placed in the indicated location, to derive the maximum benefit. Any or all of these remedies can be reused for the forthcoming new years, but they may have to be repositioned according to the specific new year.