2007, Year of the FIRE PIG

18th February 2007 - 6th February 2008
by Gayle Atherton

The fat, happy Pig is the 'laughing Buddha' of the Chinese Zodiac
signs; naturally pleased, whatever he does.

He likes his creature comforts; is sensual in all endeavours.
Tolerant, compassionate, generous, - he has difficulty controlling his
passions but hides neither faults, mistakes, nor his self-indulgence.

Egocentric, chaotic, destructive at times, one of Pig's essential
drives is his love for freedom and beauty. The eternal optimist, his
attitude is, "Don't worry, be happy".

What to Expect in the Year of the Fire Pig:

The Chinese Fire Pig symbol (Fire over Water) contains a special
character that forms an accelerant. The year has potential for
situations to gather speed; to burn out of control.

In Chinese astrology, clashes of Fire & Water have powerful,
uncontrollable effects, while transformation takes place. Situations
flare up quickly and propel out of control.

The Water element denotes clandestine affairs, 'behind the scenes',
danger. It can indicate physical floods & large scale water problems -
potential for extensive damage and destruction.

Fire Pig has harmonious elements, but harmony is lost when situations
are out of control. Fire Pig years have been fraught with incidents:
wars, political takeovers, enormous unrest.

Year of the Fire Pig and your Sign (General guidelines, Brief excerpts.)

RAT A busy year; many changes. Opportunites & innovations; Personal
adjustments are necessary for success. Keep track of possessions.

OX A busier year than usual. Doing things together with a pig-born
person can be helpful. Travel is likely - if so, watch your
possessions.

TIGER Lots of laughter, happy occasions. A new partner possible in
business, love, or both. In business, ensure a good action plan -
things happen fast!

RABBIT A great year: lots of support & friendship. Finish any 'strange
stuff' from the past so you're ready for the future. Hook up with
pig-folk.

DRAGON Good for socialising; Not for ground-breaking new projects.
Exercise patience! Avoid stress-outs. You'll need to fit in with the
plans of others.

SNAKE If you feel out of synch, remember it's a good time for resource
consolidation, for research & getting up to date. Going incognito
leads to discoveries.

HORSE The Horse will appreciate the social aspects of the year.
Opportunities can arrive by strange means: - Keep an open mind.

GOAT The year's flow is in harmony with your energies. Significant
projects & opportunities. Keep highest integrity in romance: your
reputation is at stake.

MONKEY You may be run off your feet; Don't trust hunches until you've
done the research: facts, figures, stats. Look behind the scenes. Take
time out.

ROOSTER Public recognition, but more important things need attention.
Learn how you're contributing to any chaos. Re-evaluate what's
important to you.

DOG You may have to go on rescue missions. Don't fret if the 'dog's
bone' goes to others. Be aware, keep focus, avoid get-rich-quick
schemes.

PIG A happy, optimistic, comfortable year. Avoid excess, indulgence,
being carried away in the moment, & making promises you can't keep.

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From: http://www.astrolog.com.au/pages/year_of_firepig.htm