TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR..

Gong Hei Fat Choi! or..
xin nian hao!

or as we say in Japanese:
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! (あけましておめでとうございます！）


Have a lovely New Year Celebration!! YEAR OF THE OX!

In my posting Mandarin and Cantonese.

All Chinese dialects use the same written script.

http://shine.yahoo.com/page/2009-chinese-horoscope
CHINESE HOROSCOPE for those who want to know what this year will bring.^^

What does the new year hold?

HEXAGRAM 44. A Meeting of Opposites

Hidden dangers lurk in an apparently agreeable situation. Be cautious, stick firmly to the path you know is right for you. If you are aware that a bad habit is creeping into your life do not allow it to develop further. If someone has made you an offer, be careful. Pay great attention to what they have to say and notice whether their words match up with their behavior. Don't be afraid to make your own views clear, if people realise that you cannot be taken in, they are unlikely to waste their time trying to convince you. Not all offers, of course, are suspect. If you are sure of the person's good intent, being prepared to meet them half way will be of great benefit to you both.

Development of your Reading

HEXAGRAM 51. Shock

An unexpected turn of events has shaken you to the core. Being unprepared, you react with fear, possibly panic. Once you have recovered from the initial shock, you will discover that everything has happened for the best. Try to stay calm, the outcome of this situation is a positive one. One result of the shake up will be to remove some burden in your life, this will free you to relax and take a more optimistic view of things. You will emerge a stronger, wiser and happier person.

born August 4, 1961

The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm, and modest. Like their animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in their work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint.

Ox people need peace and quiet to work through their ideas, and when they have set their mind on something it is hard for them to be convinced otherwise. An Ox person has a very logical mind and is extremely systematic in whatever they do, though they have a tremendous imagination and an unparalleled appreciation for beauty. These people speak little but are extremely intelligent. When necessary, they are articulate and eloquent.

People born under the influence of the Ox are kind, caring souls, logical, positive, filled with common sense and with their feet firmly planted on the ground. Security is their main preoccupation in life, and they are prepared to toil long and hard in order to provide a warm, comfortable and stable nest for themselves and their families. Strong-minded, stubborn, individualistic, the majority are highly intelligent individuals who don't take kindly to being told what to do.

The Ox works hard, patiently, and methodically, with original intelligence and reflective thought. These people enjoy helping others. Behind this tenacious, laboring, and self-sacrificing exterior lies an active mind.

The Ox is not extravagant, and the thought of living off credit cards or being in debt makes them nervous. The possibility of taking a serious risk could cause the Ox sleepless nights.

Ox people are truthful and sincere, and the idea of wheeling and dealing in a competitive world is distasteful to them. They are rarely driven by the prospect of financial gain. These people are always welcome because of their honesty and patience. They are reputed to be the most beautiful of face in the zodiac. They have many friends, who appreciate the fact that the Ox people are wary of new trends, although every now and then they can be encouraged to try something new. People born in the year of the Ox make wonderful parents and teachers of children.

It is important to remember that the Ox people are sociable and relaxed when they feel secure, but occasionally a dark cloud looms over such people and they engage all the trials of the whole world and seek solutions for them.