This is a smooth year ahead in terms of career and wealth and you stand to receive recognition from your superiors. Those who own businesses will see a fair rise in profits.

Career: There are very strong chances that you may be seeing an upgraded office space in terms of a promotion and a fatter wallet in terms of a salary increment. It is also a good year to think about changing jobs, if this is something you have been considering for a while. Opportunities will arise and you should be brave enough to grab them and make the most of them.

Wealth: Your financial management skills have considerably improved from last year, and you should reap the benefits of that. The good news is that even Snake who are not in the habit of putting aside money for a rainy day will enjoy good wealth opportunities. It is highly unsuitable for the Snake to do any short-term investments.

Relationship: This might be the time to put the word out among old friends. Among their connections, they will inevitably turn up a diamond in the rough for you who will prove to be a suitable match.

Health: You may suffer from feelings of sadness and melancholy, but otherwise your health outlook is pretty good.

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There are opportunities for the Dragon to climb the career ladder and meet the ideal romantic partner. Do not be greedy for wealth or it will be your undoing this year.

Career: There will be opportunities for a promotion and a salary increment, but the Dragon must take care not to rush things. You will generally enjoy a good relationship with your superiors and seniors, but not necessarily with colleagues at the same level. There may be arguments and tension between colleagues as everyone is concerned with self-promotion and recognition.

Wealth: Business dealing in services or products for a primarily female market. (i.e. beauty products, cosmetics, slimming salons, etc) will enjoy a good outcome. Generally, the path ahead is smooth and the possibilities for wealth are good. Avoid making any hasty, short-term investments in the stock market.

Relationship: Single Dragon men, it is your time to shine. There are good signs for meeting your ideal romantic partner. Female Dragons are not quite on a roll this year in the same way. There are chances for you to meet your ideal partner, but it will be hard for you to know that you have met him as both of you will be too shy to make the first move.

Health: Generally, you should not have to be overly concerned about major health problems this year. You may have to endure minor ailments such as the occasional fever or cold.

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Rabbits, be prepared for a moderate year. Pay attention to your own health and that of your elder family members. Be careful of potential accidents or mishaps. Avoid changing jobs in 2009 as the new circumstances might not be better than your current one.

Career: You will need to put in quite a bit of hard work of your own to succeed in your career, with minimum help from others. However, the outlook is not completely gloomy and you will still stand a change of being promoted. The catch is that the improvement in status and authority does not come with an increased salary.

Wealth: Your chances of making money through extra ventures are not good, so the Rabbit should avoid making any investments. Be careful of unnecessary spending as there is already a need to use a large amount of money because of the family’s health. Also, there is a need to spend a bit of the funds on home moving, changing of furniture and home renovation.

Relationship: Generally, it will be a very stable year for romance. Single Rabbits will not have to go through any big changes in their love life, but they might have some luck finding a suitable partner while attending classes or in an academic environment.

Health: Your health outlook is quite good for the year, so you need not worry excessively about any health problems. However, you may be experiencing more stress after being promoted at work and this may manifest itself through minor ailments.

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Tigers can roar into 2009 quite powerfully. It is a good year for wealth and Tiger people who have male superiors at work can expect to receive their help and encouragement this year, so cultivate good ties.

Career: This is a favorable year for career progress and advancement, especially with the help of male superiors. Their assistance and encouragement will enable you to excel at work and enjoy smooth-sailing progress. You will work well with male colleagues and benefits from the fruits of good teamwork. It is advisable that Tigers pounce on any opportunity that allows you to work abroad or out of town, as it will be of great help in your career advancement.

Wealth: Those of you who run your own business will receive good support from male clients and customers; there are even chances of finding a good partner among them and good prospects for being introduced to more potential clients and customers. Industries that are related to consumer products that primarily attract male customers such as cars, audio equipment and electronic gadgets will enjoy good business this year.

Relationship: Married Tigers should be careful of external threats to the relationship, do not allow love triangles to develop and naughty Tigers should curb their desire for something new and different. Refrain from being overly friendly or intimate with members of the opposite sex, as this will lead to misunderstandings that can damage your existing relationships.

Health: Tigers need not worry about serious health problems this year. However you will need to be on guard against food poisoning and possible stomach issues when traveling as you may have trouble adjusting to the food you encounter on the trip.

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