Happy Chinese New Year! A Folklore Forecast for 2019 from China summarized by Manfred Kubny

Pig / Boar 豬 (zhu)
It's a happy year for the pig overall. Forgotten affairs come up again, causing ups and downs. The call for change is pending: for example, at work, in oneself and by moving. These are initially classified as unpleasant but later prove to be correct. It should beware of rash decisions this year. Not all expectations are met and it happens unexpectedly, from which both gain and loss can arise. Therefore, the pig should pay attention to stability this year and by itself make no big upheavals. Once a year there is a chance to solve all matters in one go.
"Career" 業 (ye): Deliberation and inconspicuousness increase the assets. Inevitability must be dealt with immediately and resolved. Deferment leads to loss.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): Caution should guide the investment behavior. Speculation is inappropriate this year.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): Tolerance and understanding are special for married people this year. Unmarried people should postpone their commitment to the coming year.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): This year, every patience in pig has an end. Conflicts and unresolved situations should be solved. Contradiction to a matter should be stated immediately.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): This year, all pigs should go to the doctor, especially those who are over 50 years old. A moderate dietary lifestyle is advisable.

Rat 鼠 (shu)
An overall good year for the rat. She is full of hope this year and is bursting with energy. The most important thing now is to focus on the essentials and avoid halfheartedness. Likewise, feelings and obligations are strictly separated. There is a danger to start with vigor and soon to be powerless. Therefore, the immediate implementation of projects is required. Not all exciting things should be followed, because that can distract from the actual goal. The rat has to force a bit this year to achieve something. Therefore, it is necessary to set fulfillment times.
"Career" 業 (ye): All plans must be revised again and again in order to avoid setbacks. Carelessness leads to loss, so a plan B is required for all projects. It is always an unclear situation. Men are somewhat favored this year.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): The fortune remains stable. Men are favored this year. For their own protection, women therefore need the assistance of a male friend or husband, for example, when they want to buy a house or invest in shares. Men are also suitable as cooperation partners this year.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): Married people must beware of rivals. If the spouse belongs to the zodiac sign of the rat, then his other contacts are to be observed. Also, if there is nobody, the relationship needs to be taken care of. Dispute is to be avoided.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): There is no disturbance here this year. Revenge feelings are to be avoided.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Health is very good this year.

Buffalo 牛 (niu)
It is a stable year for buffalo. It is recommended conservative behavior, durability and diligence. Simplicity is the measure of all things. Speculation is not recommended for it but down to earth real estate purchase, which is characterized by caution. Only that brings profit. Greed brings decline.
"Career" 業 (ye): There are no big opportunities for advancement this year. No big projects should be tackled. Better to bake small rolls. Periodic obstacles make value creation difficult again and again. The chances of success of companies are rather low. It is also not recommended to change jobs. With all enterprises one needs help from third. Also, the opportunities to meet with helping people people are limited.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): Caution is advised. Losses lift the profits again. There may be lulls over several months. It is business inactive year. Business activities can rest should there be no profit for months.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): It is not advisable to expect too much this year. Married people should pay more attention to their relationship and cultivate their own behavior. Openness is mandatory.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): Many are wrong this year and many are right. However, there are no serious disadvantages
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Health is good this year, but beware of accidents. In particular, one should not worry about food poisoning.

Tiger 虎 (hu)
Lightness fills the year for the tiger and he is now capable of great development. Important decisions should be made this year. Favored are house purchase, marriage, child birth. All companies are favored and the tiger has to use the year to move forward. If something does not precede, it is enough to try harder. Persistence leads to success. Solely in dealing with people resistance and problems arise. Trust is good, control is better.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): The prosperity is preserved. If you lose something, you get something else. Best intentions are not always effective. Profit does not necessarily mean esteem. Fortune does not protect against contempt. Real profit comes before reputation.
"Career" 業 (ye): All career aspirations go smoothly. You can achieve everything without effort. Big ambitions paired with intuition have the greatest success. If you miss a chance, it will not come back. This year can be a turning point.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): Too great ambitions lead to nothing. Individual Development Emotional games can become a shot backwards. Women are very favored and seem very desirable. Tigers can rely on their partners because they can and will help.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): The tiger must be careful this year not to be involved in things with which he has nothing to do. This affects almost all facts. Caution is therefore required. Authorities are to be avoided if possible.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Health this year is generally good. However, acute infections may occur. Street food is strictly to be avoided.

Rabbit 兔 (tu)
This is a year of great change for the hare. The achievement or achievements of a life will be playing a key role this year. It can make a big turning point. It is easy to make money and accumulate wealth. Speculation leads to a profit. It is better not to force anything. Entrepreneurship has the advantage of dependent work. This year's efforts will not be in vain and a harvest. Success also challenges legal difficulties. This year we have to be careful with the official, because the table shows that this year you will probably be more likely to be guilty of proving right and wrong, so this year you should check everything carefully. Doing things with conscience, not saying bad things about others, is your strategy for interpersonal relationships this year. In terms of feelings, it is not worth mentioning. If you want to improve your feelings and improve your peach blossoms, you should pay attention to the method taught by the "Enhanced Gifts". In addition to arranging wind and water, I will also teach you how to change your mind.
"Career" 業 (ye): This year you can make very big career jumps. Openness in all directions and flexibility is required. A change of job is possible and brings rise.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): The wealth is very favored this year. Everything supports the plans of the hare. The better the year is planned, the greater the success.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): The relationships of married people are stable, because there are quarrels. However, the mutual sensations still remain stable. Singles can pass this year and it is better to get involved in their careers.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): This year, no risk should be taken. Caution is required when dealing with colleagues and business partners.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Health is not very protected this year. Caution should above all insist on food and sport, as well as being wary of infections and epidemics.

Dragon虎 (hu)
All obstacles from last year are now cleared for the dragon. It is an improvement on all levels of human interaction. Especially the interpersonal happiness and the mutual feeling is promoted. The working conditions are very good, but there is a risk of loss due to recklessness, so that this year can become more difficult economically through your own fault. But even if there is always a small setback, you can secure the situation by means of more precise planning overall. Therefore, it is necessary to develop detailed revenue and expenditure plans at the beginning of the year to control themselves.
"Career" 業 (ye): This year's career opportunities are very good. From all sides you get help from your colleagues and friends. It is important to pay attention to each other. It's worth starting a business this year. It is best to have a joint venture with another person of the zodiac sign "monkey" 猴 (hou).
"Wealth" 財 (cai): Although the career is going well, it should be noted that this year's spending will be higher than in previous years. Therefore, it is necessary to measure expenditure and prepare budgets at the beginning of the year.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): Fresh relationships are in danger of failing again. Married people can plan children this year. The devotion to the sweet life fills with happiness. Success makes you incredibly attractive.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): At the beginning of the year the threshing always gets right, towards the end of the year the tide turns. Overall, however, there is carelessness.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): There is no health issue this year. Watch out for close, older people.

Snake 蛇 (she)
This year is a weak year for the snake. The fortune is not protected, but if you think positively this year, you can prepare your luck for the coming year and also the assets will be saved. If there is no luck this year, it is necessary to give yourself a new look. Then everything goes hand in hand and problems regulate themselves.
"Career" 業 (ye): The career of this year is experiencing disorder and restlessness. Those who mentally prepare for this year and focus solely on the job benefits. If there is a change, action must be taken immediately to avert harm.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): There are unexpected expenses and economic problems this year. It is necessary to put money aside to be prepared for the unexpected.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): The emotional aspects of this year are lacking in health, but by the end of the year the situation will calm down. If you are bound, you should travel with your partner. Who is alone should stay home.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): He gives no legal problems this year, and therefore no special need to solve them.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Older people should be careful. Younger people should also pay special attention to unexpected events. A comprehensive physical examination should be performed unconditionally.

Horse 馬 (ma)
In this year, different impulses penetrate the horse, so that luck and career are slowed down. This concerns both emotional or professional matters. It is not appropriate to make a change in the profession. Slowing down all issues is the best strategy this year. Likewise, caution is necessary because there will be sudden changes. It is therefore better to be thoughtful and to let reassurance into all things.
"Career" 業 (ye): The opportunity for a career is lowered this year. As long as this year is not too risky and too eager to tackle and a strategy of steady defense is pursued, luck can ensue and there will be a promotion opportunity this year.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): The chances of getting rich are increased, and you may not get the compensation you deserve for the work you do. Too much greed through speculation should be avoided and this year you should secure what you have achieved.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): In the emotional aspect, a phase of cooling may arise. Patience is required, but one should not be too worried.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): Caution is advised and too much good faith should be avoided.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Health this year is stable. One should go to the Nutrition. Caution is advised against sudden illnesses, in more acute hepatitis or appendicitis.

Goat 羊 (yang)
This year there is a turnaround over the previous one and things are getting better. Stability comes. The external circumstances are improving very much. Big plans should not be implemented this year. That is, one should make no significant change this year, such as entry into self-employment, transfer, transfer to another department, the actions are still not sufficiently supported.
"Career" 業 (ye): It's best to keep calm and think twice, then progress is assured. But big career stages cannot be achieved.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): There are no big changes in the income. This year's fortune is good, although it cannot increase. The monthly base salary, however, remains stable. All speculation should be avoided. Speculating with loans leads to loss.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): The general atmosphere remains stable. Single people are getting to know a lot of potential partners, but they should not seek marriage this year. Unmarried people have great career opportunities.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): In daily life, one only has to pay attention to his / her words and deeds, then there are no big problems.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): There should be no major health problems this year. You should be careful with food and infectious diseases.

Monkey 猴 (hou)
If you are adventurous, this year will be a year of great harvest for the monkey. Good luck is experienced by those who are willing to take controlled risks, take opportunities and take the initiative. The willingness to do something for oneself and not for merit can be a great advantage. Above all, it is important that the initiative is taken. Change brings great benefits. It is always necessary to ask the question of legality. Even with unexpected events, the rules must be adhered to, then there is great luck.
"Career" 業 (ye): This year it is best to take the initiative. You have to ask again and again. New ideas must be pronounced immediately. However, one must always wait for the right moment.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): Although the situation is good, you should keep the money and try to increase it.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): Very easy new contacts arise. Especially already known persons are attracted. The feelings of married people remain relatively stable. Relationships between co-workers should be avoided.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): Be careful not to offend anyone. Aggression must be avoided. pay attention to your effect.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): Emotional imbalances can arise. Physical illnesses are unlikely.

Rooster 雞 (ji)
It's mixed year for the rooster. All happiness depends on your own attitude. There are unexpected events. Best is self-sufficiency, cultivation and also a harvest of the working fruits Beware of accidents and acute diseases such as appendicitis. But also the workday is restless. But it is possible to increase his fortune.
"Career" 業 (ye): If you take the initiative, chances are very good. The search, change, and improve initiative enables advancement.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): Wealth is stable. For those on a steady income this year can be a good year. But for those who depend on commissions, the year is rather unstable.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): There is a risk of alienation to the partner. Emotional problems should be treated and pacified. Strife leads to separation.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): There are no significant problems.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): It is necessary to pay attention to the food and not to live too abundantly.

Dog 狗 (gou)
This year is very good for the dog, whether it's a career or a love affair. He can realize all his plans. Existing difficulties are resolved. Accurate planning is favored. The year is good for marriage, job search or career change. Likewise house purchase and other investments are favored. But also the love life is flourishing. A very good harvest ensures an income.
"Career" 業 (ye): The career is very good this year and there may even be something unexpected. This year, you can count on the bad luck of last year to be swept away this year.
"Wealth" 財 (cai): The fortune can be positively influenced by business growth. It is possible to invest in stocks, buildings or funds this year. However, spending this year will be bigger.
"Love Life" 情 (qing): The love life develops very satisfyingly. This is especially true for single people.
"Right" 是非 (shifei): You cannot be provoked this year by any means. Problems in the workplace must be avoided.
"Health" 健康 (jiankang): This year you are very susceptible to illness and should be careful. Normal infections can take a long time. Especially with gastrointestinal problems, caution is necessary.