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This will be a pleasing year for the Earth Rat, giving him a good chance to concentrate on his plans and derive satisfaction from his activities.

Many of the Earth Rats in work will have been involved in recent change and in the Ox year they will often have more chance to focus on their particular duties and use their strengths to advantage. However, while this will be an often more fulfilling year, there will still be pressures and sometimes problems to be overcome. Nevertheless, the Ox year does bring out the best in people and it will give the Earth Rat the chance to draw on his often considerable experience. Over the year many colleagues will look to him for advice and some Earth Rats will be given the role of mentoring and training others. Work-wise, this may be a busy year, but it can be a satisfying one.

Many Earth Rats will remain with their present employer during the year, but for those keen to move on to greater responsibilities or alter their commitments, the Ox year can again bring good opportunities. However, these do need to be sought out and those Earth Rats intent on change will need to make enquiries as well as be active in seeking advice and information. Sometimes the changes they may be considering could have other implications, perhaps financial or involving alterations to their working pattern, and these do need to be carefully thought through. These Earth Rats’ plans will take time and effort to achieve, but by remaining alert, they will find possibilities opening up for them. The period from March to mid-April and June, October and November could see some interesting developments.

This also applies to those Earth Rats seeking work. By widening the scope of what they are prepared to consider and persisting in their quest, many will secure a position that will prove an interesting way both to use and extend their experience.

Another benefit of the year will be the chance the Earth Rat has to add to his skills. In his work this could be through taking on new responsibilities, but as far as his personal interests are concerned, if there is a technique or skill that could help him get more from what he does, he should set time aside to acquire this. Whether through practice, study or enrolling on a course, by furthering his knowledge in some way the Earth Rat will derive much satisfaction from his interests. For some Earth Rats, new interests and skills could also open up some exciting possibilities. This is very much a time favouring personal development.

As far as financial matters are concerned, however, this is a year for careful management. With possible family and accommodation expenses and other plans, including travel, the Earth Rat does need to keep watch over his outgoings as well as set funds aside for forthcoming expenses. The more control he has, the more he will ultimately be able to do. He should also be careful when dealing with financial paperwork. To delay or not give matters sufficient attention could be to his detriment. Earth Rats, take note and do be thorough and careful in money matters.

Being born under the sign of charm, the Earth Rat always attaches a great deal of importance to his relations with others and this year he can look forward to some rewarding times. In his domestic life he will enjoy setting about various household activities and for quite a few Earth Rats the year will have a strong practical element, including possible home improvements. By carefully considering their options, these Earth Rats will often delight in what they are able to achieve. The Earth Rat will also find others supportive and will benefit from their ideas. In addition some ideas of his own, possibly concerning trips out, a holiday or a treat he thinks his loved ones may enjoy, can lead to some particularly appreciated occasions and his thoughtfulness and care will add a lot to the quality of his home life. Domestically, this will be an active but rewarding year.

This will also be a gratifying year on a social level, with the Earth Rat again enjoying spending time with his friends. Often both existing and new interests can bring him into contact with others, and enrolling on courses, undertaking training or joining in with local activities can lead to him getting to know quite a few new people. Those Earth Rats who would welcome new friendships will find their activities over the year can bring a real improvement in their situation. The months from mid-March to May and August to early October could see the most social activity.

In most respects this will be a positive year for the Earth Rat and it will bring some good opportunities for him to develop his skills and interests. His domestic and social life can also bring him much pleasure. However, the Ox year will not be without its pressures and many Earth Rats will find themselves with a heavy workload, challenges to meet or situations not changing as quickly as they would like. Parts of the Ox year will ask a lot of the Earth Rat, but it can bring out his strengths as well as add to his experience. With care, discipline and the goodwill and support of others, the Earth Rat will be generally pleased with what he is able to accomplish.

TIP FOR THE YEAR

The support of others will be an important and encouraging factor over the year. Although you may already do a great deal for your loved ones, make sure this is a two-way process and at times of pressure, do ask for help. It will make a considerable difference to your year and what you ultimately get to do.