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chinese zodiac horoscope

xin nian kuai le, everyone! happy chinese new year (or happy spring festival, to be strictly chinese about what is being celebrated)!

a little sharing of what i have learned so far: xin in that greeting literally means new, and to be pronounced as /sin/ with a tone identical to the la note in the do-re-mi scale; nian means year and pronounced with a tone as if you're asking in doubt; kuai le means happy and pronounced with a normal speaking tone, with just more energy. there. do correct me if i erred somewhere.

going to this post's intended subject, i decided, in the spirit of the celebration and out of curiousity, to take note of my chinese horoscope for 2005 (i'm an '81 kid so that makes me a rooster baby, metal rooster to be specific) according to three different sources from the internet. i'm including a link of the page so the readers can also check what they say about their signs.

first, from philstar, which was also taken from the magazine citylife,

roosters are intelligent but have wild personalities. unless you want to ruin your good luck this year, you must curb your unpredictability and careless decisions. roosters who talk a lot in their jobs such as lawyers, salespersons and insurance agents will have good luck this year. resist taking new risks; it’s time to consolidate what you have and stay put.

intelligent, uhmm...pa-humble na check. hehe. wild, uhmm...slight lang. i don't think i am unpredictable, though sometimes i have the tendency to be careless, with my decisions. i don't talk much at work, so that part's n/a. new risks = contemplating about a career shift? stay put? very much applicable.

next, from the manila times, courtesy of the hong kong tourism board,

you’re extrovert, entertaining, intelligent, organized and honest, but at times you can be proud, showy, bossy, obstinate, insufferably egocentric and blunt to the point of rudeness. so while there are rarely dull moments when you’re around, tumult and discord are never far from the surface.

much the same goes for your year, so beware of expending much-needed energy — and money — chasing your tail feathers in wild and untried schemes. instead, immerse yourself in proven enterprises where your talent for hard work, order and efficiency excel.

this can be a hugely rewarding year in the workplace, with promotion a distinct possibility — though with money in your pocket, you’ll need to manage finances carefully and restrain the impulse to splash out on luxuries. personal relationships should flourish, so long as you keep an open and inquiring mind — and your tendency toward cockiness firmly in check.

intelligent ulit, hehe. i wish i was organized. i am neither confirming nor denying the not-so-positive traits mentioned. again, "immerse yourself in proven enterprises" -- let's see. well, i have been already promoted, and managing my finances carefully is one area i really need to work on. personal relationships = open mind + controlling cockiness tendencies...i don't think i tend to be cocky, am i?

last, from an astrology website,

overview

the rooster can expect some conjugal or family challenges this year. to come out well, take the bull by the horns and solve these situations with lucidity and aggressiveness, instead of burying your head in the sand. remember that nobody can solve problems by fleeing or by pretending that they don't exist. it is all a question of courage. 'it's not because things are difficult that we dare not, it's because we dare not that things are difficult,' as seneca wrote. even though a solution may not immediately show itself, an optimistic, philosophical attitude could soften the cutting edge of any obstacles.

hopefully, the "family challenges" won't happen. i am crossing my fingers.

metal rooster

your self-confidence will prove to be your best ally. the stars will favor your professional success by allowing you to profit from superb opportunities. heartwise, you'll have every reason to rejoice. harmony will reign in your couple and, if you're free, you could very well meet your great love this year.

self-confidence, professional success, profit, great love = yahoo!

romantic horoscope (first quarter)

if your heart is still free, be ready to go to paradise. you'll succeed in knocking down the defenses of the person you desire. you'll live a great romantic love. in short, you'll have the marvelous impression that your amorous dreams have finally come true. if you live as a couple, the unexpected will replace monotony. you'll have very stimulating relationships with your mate. of course, the debates will sometimes be heated, but neither you nor your mate will think of complaining about it, for at least there'll be excitement in your common life.

paradise!!! great romantic love!!! sana nga magkatotoo to!

posted by bench @ 9:41 AM