Year of the Rabbit—Part 2

By Kim Boomhower, LMBT

Welcome back to our forecast for the year of the Rabbit, 2011! This month we’ll focus on our next four Chinese zodiac signs: the Dragon, Snake, Horse, and Goat. Below you’ll find the name of the animal sign, the Chinese name of the sign, along with the birth years for each sign. Let’s pick up where we left off, starting with the Dragon:

Dragon

Chinese: Chen

1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

The Dragon is one of the luckiest signs of the Chinese Zodiac. Typically robust and possessing vital physical health, Dragons have boundless energy and strength. With their farsightedness, natural good fortune, enthusiasm and determination, Dragons often succeed in most endeavors they set their minds to. Outspoken, impatient and self-assured, our proudest of the 12 signs does not like to be challenged. Dragons tend to be made for the spotlight and can be boisterous and flamboyant— natural performers.

The calm Rabbit can conflict with the unpredictable Dragon, making 2011 a potentially combatant year. This is a good year for Dragons to keep a lower profile than usual being cautious of becoming involved in conflicts or financial disagreements, and to follow the peace-seeking Rabbit inward and focus on personal growth and goals for the future. Remaining somewhat humble in this year of calm negotiation can serve the normally very confident Dragon well. Remember to listen and take advice from those around you. This year can be financially successful for Dragons, however it’s a good idea to manage your wealth wisely and save for a rainy day. Also important this year for Dragons is to remember to reserve some of that seemingly boundless energy, so that you do not pull too strongly from your reserves. Rabbit years can be draining for feisty Dragons. Paying attention to your diet, rest, and exercise routines will ensure a smooth year health-wise.

Snake

Chinese: Si

1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Wise, philosophical, and stealthy sages, Snakes are the intellectuals and advisors of the Chinese zodiac. Snakes are intuitive, insightful, and compassionate and have the ability to dispense flawless advice. Sensual Snakes tend to lean towards aesthetic interests, such as music, art and interior design. Possessing a harmonious relationship between a well-kept, polished exterior and a reflective and lucid personality, Snakes tend to have many friendships and have successful relationships. Very thoughtful and cautious, Snakes always look before they leap, making them excellent decision makers. Gradual, accumulated growth tends to be their life pattern.

Just as for Dragons, this metal Rabbit year is one for Snakes to be cautious with health and finances, and is a good year to focus on inner wellbeing and personal goals. The Snake’s natural reluctance to jump into any decision lightly or without careful thought and planning as well as their tendency to slowly and steadily accumulate momentum is their key to a successful year. On a positive note, 2011 reveals both change and movement for Snakes. The Rabbit and Snake speak a similar language of good taste and beauty, so this promises to be a year of social invitations, philosophical discussions and personal indulgences. Keeping the focus inward, and cautiously evaluating their outward world, Snakes can do well in a potentially difficult year.

Horse

Chinese: Wu

1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Horses are charming, quick-witted, independent and decisive, making for a very powerful sign. Verbally astute, Horses make gifted speakers and strong communicators who are formidable in a dispute. Horses tend to be sporty and competitive, and generally prefer to always be on the move. With their elegance, wit and friendliness, Horses make natural leaders who are both idealistic and humanitarian. The horse’s independent nature requires the freedom to change course at whim and maneuver unencumbered through life’s pastures.

This Rabbit year is a very encouraging year for Horses, who should do quite well with their drive and industrious nature. The theme of the year is gradual for the Horse—keeping a slow and steady pace, they can find many excellent opportunities in relationships and their careers. This year is not a good year for Horses to change jobs, but to be patient and cultivate deeper relationships at work, which will prove to be the key to success. The peaceful year of the Rabbit is also a good year to resolve karma. Balance through tension is the name of the game during 2011, as Horses will have good luck resolving past issues, making amends and forging positive new alliances personally, professionally and socially. Maintaining good health is a main concern this year for the active Horse. Let the Rabbits slower nature be the pace for the year.

Goat

Chinese: Wei

1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Goats are the artists of the Chinese zodiac. Creative and sensitive, Goats tend to thrive in beautiful, quiet environments—a peaceful spot to exist undisturbed and unhurried. Changeable and free-spirited, Goats can also have a tendency to be disorganized and vulnerable. Social gatherings and stimulating conversations are favorites for Goats. Polite, optimistic and gentle, Goats are kind and generous to a fault—they make excellent good Samaritans who have a soft heart towards those less fortunate.

As the last couple of years may have been challenging for Goats, the year of the Rabbit will be a welcome change! 2011 promises to be an excellent year in all aspects, with upbeat change and positivity, as the Goat and Rabbit are in trine, or harmony. The Goat’s social circle may widen as relationships are the spotlight of the Rabbit year. Goats tend to be generally fortunate in financial matters, and this year tends to be an especially good one—just be sure to save a little for yourself in your tendency for overwhelming generosity. There are exciting changes and opportunities for career goals this year as well. This year may prove to be a very busy year for Goats, in the best possible way, which can also be a bit draining on their vitality. Being mindful of the essential life balance of rest and activity will go a long way towards keeping Goats vibrant and kicking in this exciting year!

Next month, we’ll wrap things up in Part 3 of our Year of the Rabbit Forecast, in which we’ll overview the year for our last four Chinese zodiac signs: Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.