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This will be a full and often demanding year for the Fire Rat, but it will also be one of considerable possibility. He will have the chance to develop both new and existing skills and often gain important qualifications. What he undertakes now can have considerable bearing on the next few years.

For Fire Rats in education, there will be exams to prepare for as well as decisions to make about the direction they would like their life to take. At times the pressure may be considerable and the Fire Rat may feel overwhelmed, but if he gives his best and works in a consistent and organized way, he may be pleased with what he achieves.

During the year he should make the most of the resources available to him. Not only can this help with his studying but, looking ahead, by contacting organizations and advice centres he could find out more about the possibilities available. He should also talk to those at home as well as his tutors. Knowing him as well as they do, they too will have ideas and suggestions he could benefit from as well as practical ways to help. In the Horse year the Fire Rat needs to be receptive to the advice of others.

However, while this can be a constructive time, it is important that the Fire Rat accepts that not all his plans will be easily achieved. The Horse year will require great effort and if he is lax or careless, disappointments could loom.

Many Fire Rats will devote a lot of their time to studying this year, but this can also be an important time for general development. In particular, the Fire Rat will often have the chance to take certain interests further. Whether he is developing his skills, exploring his ideas or just having fun, his personal interests can bring both pleasure and other benefits. Fire Rats who enjoy playing a musical instrument, like sport or are artistically inclined will find that joining others and learning more can lead to them developing their talents and being inspired to take them further. Also, if something new intrigues the Fire Rat during the year, he should follow it up. As with so much this year, it can lead on to other possibilities.

With his lively nature and wide interests, the Fire Rat has a good way with others and gets on well with most. Over the year he will enjoy going out with friends and attending parties and other occasions, and will value certain friendships in particular. However, the year does have its more cautionary aspects. If the Fire Rat finds himself in a situation about which he has misgivings or is tempted to over-indulge, problems could occur. This is no time for risks or personal lapses. Fire Rats, take note. Enjoy the year, but be careful. Late March to early May, June, September and December could see the most social activity.

Another area which requires care is finance. With the Fire Rat likely to want to do a great deal on often limited means, he would do well to take his time when considering purchases and avoid impulse buys. Also, if entering into any financial agreement, he should check the terms and be aware of the obligations. This is no year for risk.

For Fire Rats currently in work, the Horse year can bring the chance to build on their present position and move on to new duties. Although sometimes their work may be repetitive and they may be keen to make more of their abilities, by showing commitment and willingness to learn, they will have the chance to benefit when other openings arise.

For Fire Rats seeking work this can be a difficult time. With many people chasing few vacancies, it will require a special effort to secure an opening. However, by preparing applications with care, including finding out more about the company and duties involved, the Fire Rat will find his initiative will show through and may lead to him securing that all-important foothold on the employment ladder. March, June, September and November could see some interesting possibilities.

The element of Fire adds tenacity and drive to a sign and this is especially the case with the Fire Rat. He is purposeful and alert and has style and presence. Provided he is disciplined and prepared to put in the effort, what he achieves this year can be an important foundation for the future. The Horse year will be demanding and not always easy, but it represents a real chance for the Fire Rat to show his qualities and prepare himself for the success that awaits.