A well-balanced Rooster year

THIS Year of the Yin Fire Metal Rooster, or Ding You, is a well-balanced one, with the presence of ample prosperity stars.
The energy is changing from the darkness and sickness of the previous year to overall global harmony, with patches of tension and competitive global pressure. The year favours competitive growth, development, creating wealth and happiness.
The Rooster is a Metal element, and in the science of Chinese metaphysics, it also signifies charm, personality, relationships, entertainment and beauty with grace.
Fire element industries such as the stock market, finance, food, energy healing, sport, fitness, movie industry, advertising and the entertainment industry will do well.
Water industries like transport, shipping, communication will also prosper. Likewise, Earth industries like property, construction, high-technology companies and mining will receive ample support.
Competition will exist in Metal industries like banking, heavy engineering, automobile, while Wood industries like textiles, environment, paper products and publications will stay active but see less profits.
In 2017, the animal signs which receive good support from the Rooster year are the Dragon, Horse and Dog.
The zodiac signs which will have to be on guard and defend themselves from afflictions brought by the Rooster elements are the Rabbit, Monkey and Snake.
However, with proper feng shui protection and care, the afflicted zodiac signs can sail through the Year of the Rooster smoothly.
The following are the predictions for all 12 zodiac signs:
ROOSTER
1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
This is a competitive year for the Rooster, although success may come in all fronts.
You will have enough support of good stars this year, so utilise the opportunity to achieve your goals. Health luck is good and relationship luck is positive.
But control your temper and stay away from gossiping.
Wear a tiger eye bracelet and carry a dragon pendant or keychain. Display a red phoenix image on the South wall of the living room.
DOG
1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Wealth and success luck comes in abundance. Competition and jealousy will exist, but you will succeed in overcoming them.
Support from mentors and benefactors will help you achieve your goals. Emotional balance will be restored, enabling better relationships this year.
But take care of your health with proper diet, meditation and exercise.
Wear a combination of amethyst and citrine beads as a wristband. Also display an image or figurine of a pair of peacocks in your living room.
BOAR
1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Overall, this is a better year compared to last year for the Boar. There will be lots of travel opportunities and activities.
Career luck is also good, so take the initiative to move ahead at work.
Relationship luck will improve, so singles will find a match. Health will also be good.
However, watch your diet and try to overcome feelings of missing something in your life.
Wear a blue ruby bead or bracelet. Place a crystal bowl with semi-precious stones and coins at the Northeast sector.
RAT
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
This will be a very promising and rewarding year for the Rat. Still, you need to put in extra effort in your career.
Wealth luck is good, but health luck is average.
However, be cautious of distractions by members of the opposite sex, especially for those who are still single. Married couples will achieve balance and harmony.
Wear a natural quartz bracelet, or display a quartz rock with figurines of a bird next to it in the East sector of your home.
OX
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

It looks like a harmonious and fortune-filled year for the Ox. Relationships and social ties will be smooth for you.
There will be good opportunities in your career but this may lead to people at work becoming envious of your success.
Refrain from adventurous activities to avoid injuries. Put aside time to strengthen both the body and mind.
Wear or carry a moonstone, hang a red pouch filled with coins, or semi-precious stones, at the East sector of the living room.
TIGER
1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
This is a balanced year filled with fortunes for the Tiger.
Supportive people will help you succeed in your pursuits. Positive growth, career, wealth and business prospects are indicated. Good relationship and love luck exists.
But pay attention to your health.
Wear a charoite pendant or bracelet. Place a figurine of a ship with the deck filed with coins and semi precious stones in the Northeast sector of your home.
RABBIT
1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Wealth luck is good for the Rabbit this year. However, this year could be a bit challenging with minor obstacles.
Still remain motivated, focus on your goals to achieve and resolve issues.
Take care of your health and diet. Improve physical activities to enhance your inner qi.
Relationships at home need attention, as your social life may keep you occupied.
Display a citrine gem tree with birds at the East sector of the living area. Also carry a keychain or pendant of a dragon for good fortune.
DRAGON
1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
The year is prosperous and filled with good news, fame and recognition for the Dragon. Opportunities and success await.
Hidden obstacles may exist, so tread carefully and manage money intelligently. Also be clear in your communications.
It’s also a good year for relationships and love but health issues need attention, so take ample care.
Wear an amazonite pendant or bracelet, or display images of a crimson phoenix at the South.
SNAKE
1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
This year calls for lots of effort, both on the work front and social life.
Wealth luck looks good, but career stress may be high. Relationships need to be mended, so watch your tongue. Be cautious of legal issues and breaking rules.
Health is vibrant, but you must pay attention to your diet, and avoid new trends on the health front.
Wear a tiger eye and jasper bracelet or beads for protection, and display a figurine or picture of a rooster at the South sector.
HORSE
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
The Horse faces a challenging year but with minor obstacles. Overall, progress is slow but with focus and determination, you will be able to overcome any obstacle.
The stars favour romance and relationships, hence, those who are married need to exercise caution to prevent any romantic entanglement.
Health luck is average, so eat healthy and get enough sleep.
Wear a citrine bracelet or carry a bead. Display a citrine stone, and place some coins on or around it in the living room.
GOAT
1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
It’s going to be a hectic year with many issues at work for the Goat. Be careful of loss or theft, and do not sign any documents without proper scrutiny.
Relationship luck is good, but health needs attention as you are prone to sickness. Mitigate ill effects of the year with charities.
Wear a red obsidian bracelet or carry a bead. You can also place a glass bowl with water surrounded with semi precious stones and also natural bamboo in the East sector of the living room to draw in good qi.
MONKEY
1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
The year energies are such that the Monkey needs to be flexible, kind and work hard.
It’s a good year for new business ventures and romance, but be cautious of interactions with the opposite gender. Keep arguments to a minimum and avoid clashes.
Health luck is good. However, you need to pay attention to your stress levels.
Wear a peridot bracelet and display a figurine of dragon in the South sector of the home.