Your Chinese Horoscope 2009: What the Year of the Ox Holds in Store for You. Neil Somerville
to. Those Water Oxen who are parents will find the achievements of their children can mean a great deal, and encouraging their progress and sharing in their delights can often make home life all the more rewarding. The Water Ox will also be encouraged by the support he is given for his own activities and when he has decisions to take, especially relating to work and possibly involving a change in routine, it is important that he talks these through with his loved ones. With consultation and cooperation, a lot can turn out in his favour.
With the encouraging aspects of the year, many Water Oxen will also be tempted to carry out projects on their home, perhaps improving décor, replacing equipment or deciding to move to accommodation better suiting their requirements. Again, much can be achieved this year, but major undertakings should not be rushed. Although the aspects may be positive, this is not a year for haste. By proceeding steadily, the Water Ox will find the results more satisfying.
With family expenses, possible accommodation plans and, for some, a move, the Water Ox’s outgoings will be quite considerable. However, if possible, he should still try to take a holiday with his loved ones over the year. A change of scene will do everyone good and visits to new areas, even if not too far away, can often be interesting.
In view of their commitments and plans over the year, some Water Oxen will decide to keep their social life relatively low key. However, while they may not go out as much as usual, they should still try to keep in regular contact with friends as well as go to events that appeal to them.
For those who are unattached or have experienced recent problems in their personal life, the Ox year can bring major change. To benefit, though, these Water Oxen must be careful not to withdraw into themselves and should resolve to go out and enjoy their spare time as well as take part in activities that appeal to them. Again, the more effort the Water Ox makes, the luckier he can become. The months from March to May and August to early October could be promising for meeting others and socializing.
Another benefit of the year will be the way in which many Water Oxen will be able to develop certain interests. With the element of Water giving the Ox a more expressive and creative nature, Water Oxen can derive considerable pleasure from exploring their ideas and talents. For some, work they put forward or skills they display could bring forth an encouraging response and lead to interesting developments. For the aspiring and creative Water Ox, the Ox year can turn out to be a personally rewarding one.
This will also be an encouraging year as far as the Water Ox’s work is concerned. While many Water Oxen will remain with their present employer, they will often benefit from the chance to make more of their position and knowledge, possibly through openings that arise as others move on or through taking on new responsibilities. The Ox year will certainly give many Water Oxen the opportunity to build on their experience and make pleasing headway. In addition, what they accomplish this year can often be instrumental in their success in the future.
For Water Oxen who feel openings are limited where they are currently, this can also be a time of interesting possibilities. By giving some thought to the way in which they can progress and areas of work they would now like to concentrate on, many will find the enquiries and applications they make opening up interesting possibilities. Even if some applications do not go their way, feedback they are given or information they gain can often prove useful. Results may not always come quickly, but with persistence the Water Ox will prevail.
This also applies to those Water Oxen seeking work. By remaining determined, being prepared to draw a line under past disappointments and looking to move on, they will often be successful in securing an ideal opening. This is a year which is very rewarding of effort. March, June, September and November could see some interesting developments as far as the Water Ox’s work prospects are concerned.
The progress the Water Ox makes in his work can bring an increase in income and some Water Oxen may be able to supplement this in other ways or benefit from a bonus or gift. The Water Ox’s good work and diligence can certainly be well rewarded, although to benefit fully he does need to remain disciplined in his spending and plan his major purchases in advance. This is a year for careful control and should he have uncertainties over any financial matter, it is important that he seeks appropriate advice.
Overall, the Year of the Ox holds encouraging prospects for the Water Ox and by setting about his activities in his usual determined way, he will enjoy some positive results as well as benefit from some moments of good fortune. The year will especially favour his personal life and he can look forward to good support and some often special times with his loved ones, while for those who are alone and would welcome new friends and possibly love, the Year of the Ox could mark a transformation in their situation. For many Water Oxen, this can be a very fortunate year.
TIP FOR THE YEAR
Be persistent and have faith in yourself. The aspects are on your side, but you do need to allow time for results to filter through. Do not let any initial setbacks or delays deter you. Persevere, believe and you will prevail.
The Wood Ox
The Wood Ox will have seen a lot happen in recent years and in 2009 he will have an excellent chance to build on his achievements and make important headway. This will be a year of steady progress.
One of the most meaningful aspects of the year will be the Wood Ox’s relations with others. For those with a partner this could be a time of significant developments, including a possible addition to the family, new accommodation or some personal success. These Wood Oxen will be encouraged by the love and support they receive and this will spur them on. For many, this will be a special and often personally important year.
The aspects are also auspicious for the unattached, with many Wood Oxen meeting their future partner over the year. Such a meeting could come about by chance and seem as if it was meant to be. And for those Wood Oxen who have had recent disappointments in their personal life, the Ox year will allow them to move forward and build up a new social circle. As far as relations with others are concerned, this is a splendidly aspected year. Late February to May, August and September could see the most social activity as well as bring excellent chances for meeting new people, whether through work, friends or other interests.
Many Wood Oxen will also enjoy the way in which they are able to pursue their personal interests this year. Setting themselves certain objectives or challenges will give them something to aim towards and also allow them to gain more enjoyment from what they do. This could be through making more of a certain skill, tackling a particular project or, for some, gaining a new qualification. Whatever they do, by taking their interests and recreational pursuits further, Wood Oxen can benefit from their actions.
This will also be an interesting year as far as work is concerned. Many Wood Oxen will find their recent work has made them a strong candidate for a greater role, and when promotion opportunities arise or they see a position that interests them, they should put themselves forward. By showing commitment and a desire to progress, many will not only make what will be an important career advance but also gain valuable experience and, in the process, greatly help their future prospects. This is a year when effort and a genuine desire to make more of themselves will be recognized and rewarded.
For Wood Oxen who are not satisfied in their present position or are seeking work, again the Ox year can have some interesting possibilities in store. By seeking advice from employment and career advisers and following up any vacancies that interest them, these Wood Oxen will find doors opening for them. It may take time and persistence, but the opportunities that come in the Ox year can often have long-term significance, particularly in terms of gaining skills and experience. While results will need to be worked for, the Ox year is supportive of its own sign and what is achieved now can have both present and future value. March, June, September and late October to November could see some interesting work developments.
As far as money matters are concerned, however, this will be an expensive year for the Wood Ox. In addition to a full and often lively social life, there will be accommodation outgoings, including possible deposits to put down, as well as other plans and purchases. To do all he wants, he will need to remain disciplined.