Chinese New Year

Happy Lunar New Year!

It is the year of the metal tiger starting on February 14, 2010. In China it is year 4708.  Having a tiger in the house is great protection against fire, theft and evil spirits.

Were you born in the year of the tiger?

Characteristics:
The Tiger is the proverbial King of the Jungle and is admired for its vivid stripes symbolizing the balanced forces of `yin’ and `yang’. People Born in the Year of the Tiger are very lucky and very courageous. Tiger people are dynamic, attractive, lively, social, enthusiastic, intelligent, alert and optimistic. The tiger is  competitive with a wonderful fighting spirit. Tigers are natural leaders with great strategic skills, but they can also be stubborn and impatient.

Best Careers for Tigers:
Artist, Acting, Comedian, Musician, Race Car Driver, Aviation, Writer, Politician, Managers, Marketing and Sales

Best business partners
Earth dog, metal pig, water tiger, wood horse and fire dragons.

Compatible Friends:
Horses, Dogs

Most incompatible people:
Monkeys

Lovers:
Best with: horse, dog
Conflict with: Ox and Monkey

Chinese Zodiac Signs

Are people serious about their zodiac signs?

Yes, they can be. Here is an article about how a couple went from Seattle to a tiny village in Vietnam to get their fortunes read.

This article is about the same couple (…okay it’s me) who got married on a weekday morning to ensure good luck for their future.

For a glimpse of how astrology impacted our wedding… cultural weddings – click here.

The white wedding and  photo shoot in Vietnam.

For more in-depth information on Chinese New Years – click here.

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