the achievements of a younger relation. Travel is also likely to be appreciated by all concerned. While often busy, the Metal Rat’s home life can be special and rewarding.
Overall, the Year of the Goat is an encouraging one for the Metal Rat, although he does need to seize his opportunities. Whether he is making more of his ideas and talents, furthering his personal interests or looking to build on his work situation, he will find this is a year which favours a purposeful approach. However, he has great experience behind him and an engaging personal manner, and by making the most of these advantages he can look forward to enjoying some well-deserved success.
Tip for the Year
Be resolute. Make plans and act on them. With determination, you can achieve a great deal. This is a year of opportunity for you. Use it well.
The Water Rat
The Water element can strengthen the creative and communicative qualities of a sign and this is particularly the case for the Water Rat. Always adept at expressing himself and coming up with ideas, he is set to do well this year. Indeed, after the challenges he may have faced in recent times, this year can bring a welcome change in fortune.
As the year starts, though, the Water Rat should set himself some objectives to work towards. This is no time for sitting on the sidelines or waiting for opportunities to emerge – the year favours action.
One area which can particularly benefit from the improved aspects is the Water Rat’s work situation. The many Water Rats who are already established in a particular industry will have the chance to take their career further, while the aspects are also encouraging for those seeking a position or a change.
Water Rats who are already settled where they are will find that developments can open up new positions and there could be opportunities for promotion or to move to another sector. Some may be offered training which can lead on to other possibilities or have an idea which they are able to develop as the year progresses.
Water Rats who are looking for work should actively follow up suitable openings but also explore other possibilities. Sometimes courses may be available which can widen and update their skills, or they may decide to consider a different type of work. Whatever they choose to do, by being active and showing initiative, both to employment advisers and prospective employers, these Water Rats will not only be given valuable assistance but may also be successful in their quest. It is the Water Rat’s talents, personality and drive which will deliver results this year. March to early May, August and October could see important work developments, but whenever opportunities arise, they do need to be acted upon promptly, before the impetus is lost.
With the aspects favouring initiative, this is also an excellent year for the Water Rat to further his personal interests. Creative pursuits could develop particularly well, with some ideas or projects meeting with a pleasing response. Any Water Rats who do not have a current interest or would welcome a new challenge should keep alert for possibilities. With this being a year that favours personal development, any new interests that are followed through can bring considerable personal benefit.
Quite a few Water Rats will also give some consideration to their well-being over the year. By seeking advice about diet and exercise, they may be able to introduce changes that make a noticeable difference.
Finances can also see an improvement this year. Many Water Rats are likely to both increase their income and benefit from a gift or additional payment. However, the Water Rat will have many demands on his resources and should budget carefully and set money aside for specific requirements. In particular, major purchases for the home need to be costed carefully. In some cases it could be prudent to wait for special opportunities. Here the Water Rat’s alertness and patience may well help him to make purchases on favourable terms.
With his outgoing nature, he will also welcome the social opportunities of the year. Not only will he value his chances to chat with his friends and get important feedback on his thoughts and concerns, but his work and interests could lead to him meeting some new people who could quickly become important. May, June and mid-July to early October could see the most social opportunities.
For the unattached, the Goat year can also bring unexpected and glorious romance, with a chance meeting transforming the Water Rat’s life. On a personal level, he will certainly find himself in demand, with some special times to enjoy.
This will also be a busy year domestically and it is important that there is good dialogue between everyone in the household. Here the Water Rat’s input can lead to a lot going ahead, although decisions should not be rushed and sufficient time allowed for practical activities and considering more major purchases. The Goat year can also bring some unexpected opportunities, including the chance to travel or take a holiday at short notice. Some of the Water Rat’s ideas may also lead to some memorable family occasions.
Water Rats who are parents will be keen to support their children, particularly if they are facing important decisions concerning their education or work choices. Here the Water Rat’s ability to listen and advise can be of particular value.
In so many respects the Goat year offers considerable scope for the Water Rat. It is a time to decide on what he wants to achieve and then work purposefully towards it. He will not only be helped by his background and personality but also by the opportunities that will arise over the year. On quite a few occasions, serendipity will prove a special friend. This is very much a year for personal growth and the positive and willing Water Rat can enjoy some fine successes.
Tip for the Year
Be active and involved. Put forward ideas, build on strengths and keep alert for opportunities. This can be an exciting time. Make the most of it, for there is much to be gained.
The Wood Rat
‘Diligence leads to riches’, as the Chinese proverb reminds us, and the effort the Wood Rat puts into his various activities this year will reward him well. In many ways this can be an encouraging time for him, although in the light of previous developments there will be quite a few Wood Rats who start the year disappointed with recent progress or nursing some regret. These Wood Rats should try to draw a line under what has gone before and focus their attention on the present. In particular, if the Wood Rat has specific objectives to meet or ideas he would like to explore, this is a time to take action and see what materializes. With a confident, determined approach, much can come to pass, but the Wood Rat does need to be the instigator.
This is especially the case in his work situation. For Wood Rats who are following a particular career, this is an excellent time to progress to a new level. Sometimes this will occur as more senior staff move on and create promotion opportunities, but if not and it looks difficult to move forward in the Wood Rat’s current place of work, he should investigate openings elsewhere. He knows he has great potential and he should not allow himself to languish this year.
For Wood Rats who are dissatisfied with their present situation or seeking work, the Goat year offers change and opportunity. Although the job-seeking process will be demanding, by making enquiries and actively following up vacancies (sometimes in a different capacity from what they have done before), many of these Wood Rats will be successful in gaining a position on which they can build in the future. March, April, August, October and January 2016 could see important developments, but throughout the year chances can arise suddenly and need to be acted upon before they are lost.
Progress made at work will also help financially and in addition the Wood Rat’s astute nature will assist him with some
