• [...] responsibility and unpaid care work. Tara Moss has written an excellent piece over at The Hoopla, The Most Important Job In The World, that explores some of these nuances, including the societal and financial expectations that women [...] - Judging mothers | Australian Feminist Reader
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Categories:  Wellbeing

YOUR 2012 CHINESE HOROSCOPE

By Jessica Adams
January 17, 2012

Respected Australian astrologer Jessica Adams charts your 2012 Chinascope – the Chinese Astrology Horoscope.

*Refer to the chart on the following page to see which animal represents your year of birth. The Chinese New Year begins on Jan 23.

THE TIGER 2012 PREDICTION

As you go into 2012 it seems a great man has been helping you. And the Southwest has been a lucky direction for you. Male tigers may marry well as long as they behave! Female tigers survive a risky, tricky time to find joy and pleasure in 2012. Single lady tiger? Grr!

PERSONALITY Does best in career or business alone. Groups, clubs, teams or other associations bring powerful twists of fate. The Tiger’s sex life is always deeply secret. Look for an intense gaze – just like a tiger about to pounce. Charismatic.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Dog, Horse.

FAMOUS TIGERS Marilyn Monroe, Sir Richard Branson

 

THE RABBIT 2012 PREDICTION

I see a strong and powerful woman in your future. If you are a male rabbit or a lesbian female rabbit, think twice before marrying her. This is a hugely creative year for you! You’ll dream up great ideas. DIY, gym workouts or other exercise builds your strength.

PERSONALITY Rabbits are patriotic and fly the flag for their country or heritage. The loss of a partner for any reason takes years to recover from. They have strong beliefs about money and are either super-capitalists or charity achievers.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Goat, Rabbit.

FAMOUS RABBITS Michelle Obama, Johnny Depp

 

THE SNAKE 2012 PREDICTION

Success continues in 2012 if you focus hard on what happens three days before, and three days after, important choices. You will have a very hard mountain to climb in 2012 so slide up it, step by step.

PERSONALITY Prefers an eccentric or alternative wardrobe, career allowing! Strong political views – Gandhi, Tony Blair and Chairman Mao were snakes. You want to make a difference to the planet. People power works well for you.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Rooster, Goat.

FAMOUS SNAKES Oprah Winfrey, Bob Dylan

 

THE HORSE 2012 PREDICTION

You will make as many new friends as you wish this year – and they will come to you. This is a lucky year for you, when every choice you make will flow smoothly. You could do well with the Melbourne Cup, riding or (ancient wisdom says) chariot-driving.

PERSONALITY A strong appreciation of history with a fondness for one era or age in particular. Extremely hard-working. Has strong views on food, diets or nutrition. Succeeds through passing fads or fashions, but survives it.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Dog, Horse.

FAMOUS HORSES Kristen Stewart, Sir Paul McCartney

 

THE GOAT 2012 PREDICTION

As the year opens you are walking rather than driving, as you prefer the simple life – or have car or public transport issues! For a smooth year ahead, stop worrying about other people. Lose yourself in the new still, calm atmosphere which is coming. Be your own person.

PERSONALITY The tiny details matter to you and this is reflected in your wardrobe and personal style. Intense experiences with gender politics either make you a feminist or an anti-feminist. You can easily intimidate others if you try.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Pig, Goat.

FAMOUS GOATS Pink, Rupert Murdoch

 

THE MONKEY 2012 PREDICTION

As the  year starts, karma must be balanced as you, he or she (or they) are guilty and justice must be restored! This year you have reached a point of abundance, and the I Ching tells you that when you have enough, no more is required. It’s just time to appreciate it.

PERSONALITY A male Peter Pan or a female Peta Pan – the monkey hates the thought of looking or acting old! Does well when travelling, exporting or emigrating and can be adopted by another country and its locals very easily.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Snake, Monkey.

FAMOUS MONKEYS Hugh Jackman, Kylie Minogue

 

THE ROOSTER 2012 PREDICTION

Head for the Southwest this year but take care in the Northeast. As long as you are strict with yourself and assertive with others, this will be a very fortunate year. An influential man is very good news.

PERSONALITY Can easily be part of a power partnership and find herself/himself very lucky as part of a dynamic duo. The other person may be a sister, husband, male business partner or power-behind-the-throne. Roosters like twos!

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Pig, Rooster.

FAMOUS ROOSTERS Cate Blanchett, Stephen Fry

 

THE DOG 2012 PREDICTION

There’s a judgement call on at the moment – if you’ve done everything right, expect success. If mistakes have been made, they must be fixed. The golden rule for 2012 is ‘do the right thing’ and keep yourself nice.

PERSONALITY Adores animals and can be potty about horses, cats, dogs (of course) or wild creatures. Drama queen or king who can really pour it on if there is an audience! Mixed feelings about one’s home country or home town – happiness often lies  by moving away.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Pig, Dog.

FAMOUS DOGS Madonna, David Bowie

 

THE PIG 2012 PREDICTION

You will gain hugely by crossing ‘the great stream’ which may be the Bass Straight or the Yarra River! You have been through a tricky time with many risks and too many x factors. That will give way to good fortune. Follow the Chung Fu (your inner truth) for success.

PERSONALITY Pigs are private people who always know where the exit is so they can secretly slip away or sneak in! If they marry, their partner will put them through fated milestones as a result of their love. Pigs are either very religious or spiritual or completely reject all beliefs.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Dog, Pig.

FAMOUS PIGS Hillary Clinton, Woody Allen

 

THE RAT 2012 PREDICTION

You will do extremely well this year and make amazing progress. Be wary with negative people in August-September, though. After pushing hard in 2011 you are now in a cycle when you can take life easy.

PERSONALITY Rats have distinctive voices and are instantly recognisable speakers or singers. They are mysterious, private people. Just like real rats they prefer to hide away. They have a dark, complicated side and keep secrets.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Rat, Ox.

FAMOUS RATS Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant

 

THE OX 2012 PREDICTION

A revolution is coming. The event will happen first, and you will believe in it second! It’s a good year for sex no matter if you are single or in a relationship. You will holiday in a warm place or install better heating.

PERSONALITY Ox lives in a fantasy world and makes her/his life like a real-life myth or fable. The decision to have children (or not) is life-changing. Ox people are very good at dreaming up a look or image and then playing the part.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Rooster, Snake.

FAMOUS OXEN Jack Nicholson, Gwyneth Paltrow

 

THE DRAGON 2012 PREDICTION

There will be great progress and success in 2012 if you are prepared to be firm with people, and do things by the book. You’ve been far too meek and mild in 2011. Now, it’s your year. The sex should be great.

PERSONALITY Super-confident. Holds head high. Can seem arrogant to some. Prefers country to city. A class act. Eccentric – Dragons have unusual habits or beliefs.

COMPATIBILITY Best matched with Snake, Monkey.

FAMOUS DRAGONS Sandra Bullock, Russell Crowe

*FIND YOUR YEAR ON THE NEXT PAGE

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9 Responses to this article

  1. gardnerm January 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I’m a monkey. Ahhhh!!!!! Karma, it pays to be a good person and I could really use some abundance, so bring it on, then I can go in search of the “fountain of youth”‘, that is a plastic surgeon and dentist, then I’ll go after my monkey man; only kidding not about the abundance or my monkey man. Thanks Jessica.

     
  2. Royce January 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    silly

     
    • why January 18, 2012 Reply
       
       

      It’s not silly to a billion Chinese or ethnic Chinese around the world! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

       
  3. sylvia kilby January 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I love this stuff!! it may sound silly but some how or some times it can be strangely right on the money.

     
  4. sylvia kilby January 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I love this stuff!! sometimes its right on the money and sometimes it just makes you think about where you are going with your life.

     
  5. Aeron Winters January 17, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I’m a dragon. It’s finally my year…can’t wait.

     
  6. Lesley Palma January 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    According to this I’m a Rooster. According to my research on Google I’m a Dog. Unless an authentic Chinese astrologer can tell me the truth, this is rubbish.

     
  7. Wendy Harmer January 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Could you be a particularly yappy chook, Lesley :) ? To be honest, sometimes in the Zodiac, cusps move about too. I’d suggest go with the majority analysis, what feels right and then make your stand. Who do you like best? Stephen Fry or David Bowie. Bark or Crow? Fur or Feathers? Then, come jan 23 you’ll be set. Gong Hei Fatt Choy!!

     
  8. wendy D January 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Its scary how true to me the year of the dog is I wish It could tell me to stay or move again.

     

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