You may be off to a slow start, but your vitality and confidence will gradually take over and it will then be an excellent time for pushing ahead in all directions.

Certainly not a time for hiding your talents or for being modest. Show the world you can be decisive when you want to be.

Single Rats will find relationships to be of short-lived and exciting variety. Married Rats will find more happiness then they can ever imagined.

Rats are ambitious, thrifty, clannish, critical and sentimental. Ideal partners are Oxen, Dragons, Monkeys, Tigers; not Horses, Roosters or Goats

You won't have everything your way in the Year of the Rabbit, but you're stubborn and you'll never give up. But try to avoid the temptation to force your will on others.

There are some changes in store that you might find difficult to accept, but in the long run, they turn out to be your advantage. A link with the past could be cut, but you will be please with the new interests you will form.

Oxen are dependable, calm, methodical, stubborn, a leader. Ideal partners are Roosters, Rats, Snakes; not Dogs, Goats or Tigers.

You will be reaping the rewards, both careerwise and financially, of your efforts over the past six months. You will therefore be able to give more time to your social life, which will be coming to the fore.

Romantically, you are not averse to a bit of danger and you could find yourself in hot water thanks to your love of "playing in the field"- you could come unstuck this time!

Domestically, big changes are around the corner and big decision need to be made.

Tigers are colourful, unpredictable, dynamic, impulsive and romantic. Ideal partners are Boar, Pigs, Dogs; not Oxen, Monkeys or Snakes.

1938, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

1999 looks like a very lucky year indeed for Rabbits. They can hardly do anything wrong this year.

Rabbits are going to have so many carrots dangled in front of them, their problem will be deciding which carrot is the juiciest.

If you are a Rabbit, you should be so much on the ball that others will have great difficulty keeping up with you. However, remember to consult your family or loved ones before doing anything.

Working conditions for Rabbits will improve and in some cases, there may even be talk of a rise. Social life will be closely tied up with your career which will provide you the opportunity to meet interesting new members of the opposite sex.

You'll also be in the ideal frame of money to get your finances in order. If worries have held you back last year, it will be a different story this time.

Rabbits are usually reserved, artistic, moody and self-indulgent and their ideal partners are Goats, Dogs, Boars; not Rooster or Tigers.

1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988

It is going to be a time when the ambitious side of your character should surface and you will be ready to push ahead with most of your schemes - but make sure you don't upset too many people along the way.

On the romantic front, if you're single, you would be ready to declare your intentions to the opposite sex; but don't be overconfident because you might discover he or she isn't ready for a relationship.

Dragons are eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical, demanding and unreasonable. Ideal partners are Monkeys, Rats, Snakes not Dogs or Oxen.

1928, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989

Your career will be changing for the better, so seize your opportunities to move to higher circles, but don't do it at the expense of your workmates.

Snake like working on their own initiatives, but this year, it's teamwork - with Snake the leader of the team.

You might find it unnecessary to take a tougher line with a loved one, especially if money is involved. Money could be the sore point of the year; you may get more because of work efforts, but it still seems to vanish quickly!

Snakes are philosophical, possessive, wily and passionate. Ideal partners are Oxen, Rooster, Dragons; not Tigers, Horses or Monkeys.

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990

There is much adding of happiness to close relationships and the financial outlook will steadily brighten too. You will need to be on the lookout for ways to extend your range of interests.

If you are single and want to make any progress at all in your love life, then the Rabbit year holds more promise than most, and you must gallop into action.

Show the ones you have your eye on that it's a one horse race as far as you are concerned. Don't take neigh for answer!

Horses are cheerful, popular, quick-witted, impulsive and stubborn. Ideal partners are Tigers, Dogs, Goats; not Rats or Oxen.

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991

You are likely to be on the move in the Year of the Rabbit, and it may due to your job, your love life or simply moving house. So you will need to get yourself organised, something that, to be honest, you're not good at usually.

You're a bit of a dreamer at the best of times, but in 1999, you will need to take a firm hold of yourself.

Make up your mind and stick to it, no matter what. But console yourself with the thought that whatever you decide will all work out for the best - and happiness is assured in the long run.

Goats are sincere, shy, artistic, emotional and pessimistic. Ideal partners are Horses, Boars, Tiger; not Rats, Oxen or Dogs.

1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992

You will be ready to stretch yourself and welcome any challenges. In business you could move higher up the ladder and enjoy increased prestige. A new love may enter your life, or an old one may become more attentive.

You have lots of charm, but out could be attracted to the wrong kind of people and although you are not usually gullible, you could lose a deal of money because of it. So be warned.

Monkeys are warm, spontaneous, jealous and confident. Ideal partners are Rats, Dragons, Rabbits, Goats; not Snakes or Tigers

1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993

You will become more serious with about your work, and make great strides in that area, pleasing those in authority.

You may be tempted to take risks with money, but you must be cautious because all it not what it seems!

Wider social circulation with new scenes and acquaintances will add to your self-confidence, and if you've had long term plans for putting roots down somewhere, 1999 is a good time to do something about them.

Roosters are sharp, neat, organised, critical, egoistic and tactless. Ideal partners are Snakes, Oxen, Dragons; not Rats, Rabbits or Dogs.

1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994

There will be opportunities for pleasure pursuits and a personal wish will be fulfilled. Take pains to keep on the right side of people who can help you. If you can't get worthwhile results with old routines, don't be afraid to try new ones and be prepared to rearrange schedules at short notice.

On a romantic level, the Year of the Rabbit will aid you if you're hoping to begin new relationships or put existing one on a new basis.

Dogs are amicable, undemanding, fearless, pessimistic and worriers. Ideal partners are Horses, Rabbits, Tigers; not Dragons or Goats.

1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995

The Year of the Rabbit of you is definitely going to be about sharing. You can't go off at a tangent. If you do, you'll live to regret it.

You must gain the good will of other people, and only in this way can you hope to advance. Luckily, Boars are good at doing this.

This togetherness will also be prominent in all your romantic encounters, and others will adore you for the sensitive, sensual person you are.

Boars are honest, gallant, understanding, popular and trustworthy. Ideal mates are Rabbits, Goats, Tigers; not Snakes or Monkeys.

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