Your Chinese Horoscope 2015: What the year of the goat holds in store for you. Neil Somerville
should he wish. Some Tigers may be tempted by a position elsewhere, while those seeking work could find an opportunity or training scheme that could have an important bearing on their future. September and late November could see considerable activity work-wise.
The Tiger is well known for his generous streak and would do well to make early provision for increased spending during the later months of the year. Some Tigers could also enjoy some money luck at this time, perhaps by way of a bonus or extra payment.
Socially and domestically, the Tiger will be in demand, and if possible, he should aim to spread out his commitments rather than have a lot concentrated in a short space of time. September, December and the New Year will be busy, and for Tigers enjoying romance, this can add sparkle to the year’s end.
The Year of the Goat starts on 19 February and the Tiger will have definite hopes for it. Enterprising, resourceful and with ideas aplenty, he will regard this as a year for decisive action. He will fare reasonably well, but Goat years are fickle and during them the best-laid plans may not always proceed in the manner intended. In 2015 the Tiger will need to keep his wits about him.
One positive aspect of the Goat year is that it is a time for ideas, creativity and fresh approaches, and here the Tiger is in his element. In his work in particular, when changes are introduced, new approaches are needed or problems occur, he will often have suggestions to make or find his experience helping in some way. As a result he will have the chance to make headway this year, including through promotion or the offer of a better position elsewhere. However, while the aspects are encouraging, the Tiger will need to be disciplined and focused. Sometimes his initial enthusiasm can wane and he can get distracted by other matters. Should he relax his efforts this year or spread his attention too widely (always a risk in Goat years), problems could loom. Tigers, take note.
In addition the Tiger should pay careful attention to his relations with colleagues. This includes consulting them regularly about current developments and being aware of their points of view. The greater the Tiger’s contribution this year, the more support he will enjoy and the more that will become possible for him.
For Tigers who are seeking work or a change, the Goat year has good possibilities in store. In addition to following up vacancies in the type of work he favours, the Tiger could find it helpful to consider other ways in which he could use his skills. His thinking could open up new opportunities and result in the offer of a potentially important position. March, June, July and October could be important months for work matters.
Another encouraging aspect concerns the Tiger’s personal interests. With his enquiring nature and capacity for coming up with ideas, he can derive a lot of pleasure from them this year. If something intrigues him, he should take action and see what develops. The Goat year offers the Tiger considerable scope.
In view of his commitments and plans and likelihood of good travel possibilities, however, he will need to manage his resources carefully. With a certain amount of discipline, he can fare well, but he should watch his general spending and avoid yielding to too many unplanned purchases, otherwise some activities planned for later in the year may need to be curtailed. Tigers, take note and keep control of your purse-strings. Also, keep your belongings safe. A loss could be upsetting.
The Tiger’s home life will see much activity and there will need to be good liaison and some quality time set aside for sharing, otherwise general busyness and lack of communication could lead to misunderstandings and tension. The Tiger does need to be mindful of this and should try not to conduct everything at such a heady pace.
As he will frequently find himself inspired this year, he will, however, often be keen to go ahead with plans for the home. Some of these could make a noticeable difference, especially in efficiency and energy saving, but he should avoid starting too many projects all at once. Sometimes his enthusiasm can get the better of him. Also, plans are liable to change this year and he will need to be adaptable.
Busy though the Tiger’s home life will be, it will contain many pleasures and the closing months of the year may well be marked by some special family news, a particular occasion or the opportunity of additional travel.
With his genial nature, the Tiger is always keen to enjoy his social life and this will not disappoint him this year. Changes and new pursuits will introduce him to new people and he will have an interesting mix of events to go to during the year. March, April, July and August could see the most social activity. However, while usually mindful of others, the Tiger does need to take into account his friends’ views and be aware of arrangements that have been agreed upon. With so much going on, being preoccupied and not keeping his diary up to date could cause problems.
For the unattached Tiger, however, there is the prospect of significant romance. Quite a few Tigers will meet their future partner in the Goat year.
Overall, the year is filled with possibility for the Tiger, and his inventiveness, drive and enthusiasm will allow him to do a great deal. In view of the volatility of the year, he does need to take into account prevailing conditions and the views of others rather than proceed regardless. However, with awareness and flexibility, he will find his efforts rewarding him well. A full and satisfying year.
The Metal Tiger
This will be a year of interesting developments for the Metal Tiger and while some plans will be affected by change, he will emerge from it with many accomplishments to his credit.
One particular strength of the Metal Tiger is his ability to put himself across to others. Often eloquent, he is always persuasive, interesting and the source of some very fine ideas. In the Goat year these qualities will serve him well and whenever he is in a position in which he can be of influence or put forward ideas, his input can be telling. He can impress quite a few people and reap considerable benefits.
This particularly applies to his work situation. Many Metal Tigers will be affected by change, especially as colleagues (some long-standing and also good friends) move on or new ways of working are introduced. At such times the Metal Tiger’s experience can be brought to bear, and by making a contribution and liaising well with others, he may find himself playing an increased role. For Metal Tigers whose work involves self-expression or creativity, this can be an especially active and successful time.
Many Metal Tigers will be fully involved in their work this year and immerse themselves in their often changed duties, but there will also be some who decide to retire or reduce their working hours. These Metal Tigers should pay close attention to the paperwork they receive and the terms offered. These do need to be checked thoroughly and if anything is unclear the Metal Tiger needs to ask for clarification and, if necessary, seek professional advice. Where officialdom is concerned, this is no year to be lax.
This also applies to finance. For Metal Tigers who retire, important financial adjustments will be needed, and for those who have expensive plans, careful budgeting will be required. This is no year to proceed on too much of an ad hoc basis. In addition, financial forms and insurance documents need to be dealt with carefully and the Metal Tiger should keep important items secure. Extra vigilance is advised this year.
If possible, however, the Metal Tiger should make provision for a holiday, as a rest in a carefully chosen destination can do him good. Goat years can also be marked by notable events such as exhibitions, concerts and sporting spectacles, and if any of these (including some held locally) appeal to the Metal Tiger, he should try to go. Goat years can be culturally rich and some events will whet the Metal Tiger’s interest.
The Metal Tiger will also be encouraged by the way he is able to further certain of his own interests. He is likely to have the chance to take them in new directions or try out something different. Goat years can open up exciting possibilities, but the Metal Tiger needs to be prepared to take advantage of these. Metal Tigers who are newly retired or would welcome a new activity, do keep alert for opportunities.
Personal interests can also lead to the Metal Tiger meeting others and, in some cases, being introduced to a new circle of people. For the unattached, the Goat year is not without romantic interest. At most times of the year the Metal Tiger will have things to do, with