Your Chinese Horoscope 2015: What the year of the goat holds in store for you. Neil Somerville
April, July and August seeing the most social opportunities.
The Metal Tiger’s home life will also keep him busy. In addition to his own activities, he will do much to assist those close to him. Younger relations could be particularly grateful for his help. He will also be keen to proceed with certain domestic plans, including, for a few, a move. However, as the Metal Tiger will quickly find, the Goat year can inject a certain unpredictability into proceedings. New possibilities may arise, problems and delays occur and original requirements change. The Metal Tiger will need to accept that certain activities will take longer than anticipated. However, by the year’s end, some ambitious home projects and purchases will have been successfully completed and the benefits appreciated by all.
Overall, this will be an active and interesting year for the Metal Tiger, although he will need to be flexible with some of his plans. However, the Metal Tiger is adroit and can often turn situations to his advantage. This can be a varied but satisfying year for him and his many qualities will serve him well.
Tip for the Year
Make more of your ideas and creative talents. Set yourself a project, develop an interest or take up something new. Also, be alert for opportunity, for positive action can make this an interesting and enriching time.
The Water Tiger
Goat years encourage personal growth and by embracing this one, the Water Tiger can do well. This will be an important year for him, but it is essential that he is not too narrow in his thinking. He possesses a quick and innovative mind, however, and this can lead to a lot opening up for him during the year. And in addition he will be helped by his resourceful streak.
Goat years are also changeable, with even the best-laid plans subject to alteration. The Water Tiger will experience this several times throughout the year. However, while there may be moments of uncertainty, new opportunities can arise. Throughout the year the Water Tiger needs to keep alert and be swift to respond.
In his work this can be a particularly eventful time. With the experience he has behind him, he will have the opportunity to extend his role and take on more specialist tasks. Although this will be welcome, his new duties may sometimes be different from what he was expecting. As a result, he will need to rise to the challenge and make the most of situations as they are. Some parts of the year will test him, but also give him the chance to prove himself. For Water Tigers whose work involves artistic expression or creative input, this can be a particularly rewarding and productive time.
For Water Tigers who are seeking work or keen to move elsewhere, the Goat year can hold unexpected developments. By widening the scope of their search, many will secure an interesting position in a new line of work. There will often be a considerable change of routine involved and much to learn, but Goat years encourage the Water Tiger to explore and expand on his capabilities. March, late May, June to early August and October could see significant developments.
The progress the Water Tiger makes at work can bring an increase in income and some Water Tigers may also find ways to add to this through an interest or enterprising idea. However, to make the most of his resources, the Water Tiger will need to manage his financial situation carefully. Also, if entering into any new agreement, he should check the terms and conditions. Goat years are not ones for risk or haste. In addition, the Water Tiger should keep valuable belongings safe. A loss could upset and inconvenience him. Water Tigers, be warned.
In his personal interests, the Water Tiger should again look to develop his skills. The Goat year encourages creative endeavour and Water Tigers who enjoy artistic pursuits should promote their talents. The year can be rich in cultural activity and some Water Tigers will enjoy visiting exhibitions and attending concerts as well as furthering their interests through courses or study programmes. Although the Water Tiger may have many demands on his time, it is important that he does not neglect his own interests.
The Goat year can also give rise to some interesting travel opportunities. Some Water Tigers could be tempted by interest-related events and should see what can be organized. As with so much this year, travel opportunities can arise in unexpected fashion and many Water Tigers will enjoy special occasions and breaks which have sometimes been hastily arranged.
With his genial nature, the Water Tiger enjoys company and over the year can look forward to some interesting social occasions. He may find himself helped by the advice of a close friend, and in some cases discussing ideas with his friends can lead to a certain synergy developing and interesting possibilities following on. The active mind of the Water Tiger may well be ignited by a flash of inspiration when talking to another person this year. Late February to April, July, August and early September could see the most social activity.
For Water Tigers who are alone and have experienced some personal difficulty, the Goat year will bring the chance to turn the corner. New activities, new friendships and, for quite a few, new romance can all brighten the year. In spite of their pressures, Goat years can be personally special.
The Water Tiger’s home life will see much activity and tasks, decisions and plans will all need to be talked over and, as situations change, modified accordingly. Throughout the year the Water Tiger should ensure that home life is not always conducted in a whirl and should spend some quality time with his loved ones. This is very much a year that favours togetherness. It will contain several special family occasions, with a lot happening in the last quarter.
Overall, the Water Tiger will see a tremendous amount happen this year, and when he looks back, he will be surprised by all the changes that have taken place. Throughout the year there will be successes and enjoyable times, especially as ideas and interests develop, although there will also be times of uncertainty and pressure. However, the Water Tiger is blessed with an inventive and enthusiastic nature, and by making the most of what happens, adjusting as required and seizing his opportunities, he can gain a lot from the Goat year. And throughout, he will value the support of those around him.
Tip for the Year
Be open to opportunity. By taking advantage of what occurs and putting your ideas forward, you can see interesting developments following on. Be game, be adventurous and use your talents well. This year has much to offer you.
The Wood Tiger
Interesting times await the Wood Tiger! As the Goat year starts, he will have definite plans in mind and, in characteristic fashion, will set about them with purpose and resolve. However, as he will soon discover, Goat years have a way of their own. Plans will be subject to change and some interesting (and often unexpected) chances will arise along the way. This can be a generally good year for the Wood Tiger, but he does need to adapt and to make the most of emerging opportunities.
This will be especially the case in his work situation. During the year many Wood Tigers will be affected by new ways of working and, despite some initial reservations, will need to embrace them. In some cases they could entail additional training or new duties, but if the Wood Tiger shows willingness, there will often be the chance for him to play a greater role. However, some opportunities will arise with little warning this year and to benefit the Wood Tiger will need to be quick. In particular, Wood Tigers whose work involves an element of creative expression should make the most of their talents. Inventive and resourceful, they will find that some of what they put forward can develop in an encouraging way.
For Wood Tigers who are seeking a change from their current position, as well as those seeking work, the Goat year is again one of interesting possibility. By widening the scope of his search, discussing his options with employment officials and perhaps taking advantage of training incentives, the Wood Tiger can uncover new possibilities. Goat years can have some curious twists and turns, and quite a few Wood Tigers will end this one working in an area quite different from what they have done before. Whenever the Wood Tiger sees an opportunity, he should act upon it without delay, but March, June, July and October could see potentially important developments.
Progress at work will allow many Wood Tigers to increase their income and some