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The Metal Ox possesses great resolve and is prepared to work long and hard for what he wants. However, despite his best endeavours, his progress in recent times may have been muted. While the Monkey year will bring its challenges, it is a more positive one for him and will see him enjoying some worthy successes.

For any Metal Ox who may start the year feeling discontented, now is a time to focus on the present rather than feel fettered by what has gone before. To help, these Metal Oxen should set themselves some goals to work towards. With purpose, and their considerable Metal Ox resolve, they will find a lot can become possible this year, but the initiative does rest with them.

The Metal Ox’s work situation can give rise to some interesting opportunities, especially for those Metal Oxen who feel they have not been making the most of their potential recently. With the expertise the Metal Ox has built up, not only can he be influential in his workplace but, as specific situations arise or positions fall vacant, he will often have the skills needed to advance his career and reap the rewards of his loyalty and commitment. April to early June, September and November could see significant developments, although whenever the Metal Ox sees an opening, he should be quick to show interest.

For Metal Oxen who feel there is a lack of suitable opportunities where they are, as well as those seeking work, again the Monkey year can hold encouraging – and surprising – developments. By keeping alert for openings and talking to friends and contacts, these Metal Oxen could be alerted to companies looking to recruit or advised of an opening worth considering. Resolve and persistence can yield significant results this year.

Monkey years also favour enterprise and some Metal Oxen may decide to become self-employed or find ways to put an interest or skill to profitable use. The Monkey year is rich in possibility.

Progress at work can help financially and many Metal Oxen will enjoy a rise in income over the year. Some will also benefit from the receipt of an additional sum. However, the Metal Ox does need to budget well, ideally setting funds aside for specific requirements. With good planning, not only will he be pleased with his decisions but he could also benefit from some favourable purchasing opportunities. On quite a few occasions this year, he will delight in some luck.

The Monkey year will also bring encouraging developments in his personal interests. Some Metal Oxen will have ideas or projects that will particularly enthuse them, and by setting time aside for these, they will not only enjoy what they do but also the way their activities develop. With this being a year of opportunity, some may be tempted by a new pursuit or decide to join an activity group or support a cause. This is a time to be receptive to what is available and to develop ideas and skills.

Some of the Metal Ox’s activities can have a good social element and over the year he will have the chance to spend time with those who are like-minded. However, there are also quite a few Metal Oxen who like to keep themselves to themselves. These Metal Oxen should be careful not to become too insular. Going out and participating in what is going on around them can do them a lot of good and the Monkey year will offer a variety of attractions. Reserved Metal Ox, do take note and look to embrace the spirit of this interesting year. For socializing, April, June, August and December could be active months.

Many Metal Oxen do enjoy the close and enduring friendship of those they have known for a great many years and over the year one of these close friends could seek advice on a delicate matter. Not only will they welcome the support and suggestions the Metal Ox may offer, but his words may be of more value than he may realize. Once again this year, there will be quite a few who value the Metal Ox’s level-headed approach.

The Metal Ox’s home life will see much activity. Not only will the Metal Ox himself have plans he is keen to carry out, but both he and his loved ones could face work choices which impact on established routines. At such times it is important that the Metal Ox is forthcoming and discusses his views. With good dialogue, better decisions can be made and some plans (including of a practical nature) more easily advanced. This is a year favouring joint effort.

With the Metal Ox and other family members likely to be leading busy lifestyles, it is also important that time is set aside for shared interests and taking advantage of what is available locally. In addition, many a Metal Ox home will have a special occasion to celebrate, often occurring in the late summer. The Metal Ox will also delight in the travel opportunities the year brings.

In general, the Year of the Monkey holds great promise for the Metal Ox but it is a time to be focused and involved. In both his work and personal interests, there will be the chance to further ideas and skills. The Metal Ox will be helped by the support of those close to him, although to fully benefit he needs to be forthcoming as well as watch his sometimes go-it-alone tendencies. He does, though, have much in his favour this year and his resolve, experience and initiative can deliver good results.