Year of the Ox

I haven't paid much attention to my horoscope for a while because, despite my wanting to interpret what it says in my favor, it almost never comes true. But, I've got a lot coming up this year so when I saw an article online about the Chinese New Year I had to read my predictions for the Year of the Ox.

According to my birth year, I am a goat. And apparently, 2009 isn't going to be much better for the goat than 2008 was. Here's what the Internet has to say about the year ahead for me:

Goat
1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Goat Overview

This may not be as favorable as a year that you desire. Coming off the year of the Rat, you may be seeking relief from the difficult year. Don't let up now. The Goat is artistic in nature and you may have difficulties finding a way to express your creative passions. It will take an extra effort to rely on the help of others to make it through these times, but if you keep a steady focus on your goals and display painstaking efforts, you will be pleased to see the fruits of your labor arrive next year. Don't fret, as you may learn a lot about yourself in the process. You may learn that you are more versatile, as well as resourceful, than you ever imagined.

Goat Rating

32% (5 neutral and 7 unfavorable months)

Goat Career

Career prospects are fair this year for the Goat. It is wise to take a conservative approach to your work this year. Stay focused on what you are accomplishing, the end result. Projects and goals may not mature until the early part of next year and this could create a sense of frustration and pessimism if you allow it. Break your year down to short term goals and focusing on accomplishing them. This will detract from the patience it will take from your long term situation. Have faith in your skills and don't let anyone deter you from your path.

Goat Relationships

The Goat may find solace in your family relations this year, as they will offer you the support you need to see through challenging situations. You may also see a lot of new faces in your life, as you are prone to meet new people this year. Relationships fare well for you, but you may have to be a little more outgoing than you are used to being, in order to see your relationship progress to a higher level. The single Goat may be blessed to have several suitors this year.

Goat Health

If you don't make some changes in your routine, you may experience health issues this year. Watch what you eat, as this will go a long way towards living a healthier life. Be patient, as you may experience an illness in the winter months that zaps your energy for a longer period of time than you desire. Make sure that you get plenty of rest to counter these possibilities.

Goat Wealth

Finances could be an issue this year. You may find that even with your conservative efforts, you are coming up short on your budget. If you manage your spending and plan your finances, you will make it through the year. You may have to wait until next year to see the fruits of your labor, as it promises to be more profitable than this year.

::SIGH:: I guess only time will tell if this is a good year for me. I'm trying hard to stay in my positive frame of mind and dismiss this as some other dumb story I found on the Internet. But, the pessimist in me is ready to throw my hands up and call it quits. Damn Chinese New Year and its dismal predictions!