The year of the Fire Rooster begins on January 28. Being the sign of dawn and awakening, during the year, triumph and success can only be achieved at the price of hard work and patience. After the wild ride of the Year of the Monkey, Rooster brings a higher level of motivation to the means and matters of things. The Rooster’s phase is a good time to pick up the projects hidden away to protect from Monkey. It is again safe to apply attention to advancing career, business and relationships.

Take the initiative in all matters of business, career and advancement. However, as energetic as one is inclined to be, pay special attention to those surrounding you, avoiding disputes around money and relationships.

Rooster energy can turn calamities into blessings and get good results from misfortunate events by doing everything carefully in the first months of the year. Do this and everything will go extremely smoothly in the fourth, seventh and eleventh months. Plan well, end well.

This caution has its root in the five elements distribution through the year. Single element zodiac sign Fire Roosters has no modifying element so must be paired with the Feng Shui cycle for the most benefit. The caution of careful action will benefit greatly.

The Year of the Fire Rooster holds promise for starting a new love relationship. However romances that could have grown into solid marriages over time could be cut short for reasons beyond the control of the new lovebirds, for instance a professional or family move to another state or country.

The wisest advice for the Year of the Fire Rooster is to be constantly reviewing the push/pull forces and adjust plans accordingly. The new awakenings and initiatives in auspicious months can turn best laid plans to waste. Maintained attainments and adjusted boundaries will hold in this energetic time.

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