Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, marks the start of Lunar New Year celebrations in China and Vietnam. For the two respective countries, China will enter the year of the water rabbit, while Vietnam will celebrate the year of the cat.
Chinese New Year celebrations kick off on Sunday and will take place until Feb. 5, with the first six days observed as public holidays. Vietnam’s Tết Nguyên Đán began on Saturday, and the official celebrations will last until Jan. 26.
Family and friends will gather during this time to celebrate a new beginning, with some looking to astrology as a guide to the year ahead. In China, astrology is based on a 12-year cycle, with each person’s birth year assigned to one of 12 zodiac animals.
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Each year, Feng Shui masters make predictions for each of the 12 zodiacs, prophesizing how each astrological sign will fare in terms of love, health and wealth.
Below are the predictions in terms of financial fortune for each of the 12 signs, according to RingitPlus.
The Rabbit: Those who were born in 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 or 2023, will need to balance wants versus needs in the upcoming year and may choose to focus on putting money aside for investing. If done early in the year, those born in a year of the rabbit could see strong returns on their investments. It’s predicted 2023 will bring luck to those born with this sign.
The Dragon: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 are the years of the Dragon. Those born with this sign should prioritize budgeting their finances this year and plan to set aside some money for unforeseen expenses and emergencies. Learning something new about finances may come in handy for this sign this year.
The Snake: Those born in 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013, may have a better year financially in 2023 than last year. At the same time, those born in the year of the snake should be sure to pay close attention to their investments and stay clear from high-risk endeavors. Business owners born into this sign may see new opportunities this year in terms of networking.
The Horse: Investors born in 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 or 2014, the year of the horse, will see decent prospects in 2023, and new investors born under this sign may find 2023 a good year to jump into investing. Those born under the horse sign could find luck in entrepreneurship or a new business venture.
The Goat: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 and 2015 mark the years of the goat, and investors with this sign should consider low-risk investments this year as opposed to high-risk opportunities. Those born under the sign of the goat may find opportunities to grow their wealth through new or existing networks, but should pay attention to the details if signing any new deals.
The Monkey: If you were born in 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 or 2016, you were born in the year of the monkey. People born under this sign should be particularly careful, if not conservative, with their investments this year. Those born under this sign should set some funds aside for surprise events that may come up, and seek out professional advice for business dealings and investments.
The Rooster: Those born in 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 or 2017 should be prudent and cautious in terms of spending and investing and pay close attention to the details of any transaction. With that being said, those born under this sign may see rewards at work this year, in terms of raises or a bonus, due to their enthusiasm.
The Dog: Investors born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 or 2018 were born during the years of the dog and 2023 should offer many new opportunities for this sign. People born under this sign should see salary increases at work and good returns on their investments, but should still exercise some degree of caution when it comes to splurging.
The Boar: Those with the birth year 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 or 2019, should see good returns on their investments and business owners may see new opportunities to expand. Those born under this sign should stick to what they know, however, and avoid experimenting with new or unfamiliar investment opportunities.
The Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020 mark the years of the Rat. Those born in these years have a good financial outlook for 2023, although some may suffer a temporary, short-term setback and some point. People born under this sign who work hard may see promotions, and investors may see decent gains.
The Ox: Investors born in 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 or 2021 may see a difficult year ahead in terms of their financial outlook. People with this sign should avoid taking out or co-signing on loans this year. Those born under this sign should stick to low-risk investments, prioritize positive cash flow and reduce spending.
The Tiger: Those born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 or 2022 may want to stay clear from investing this year or only put in what they can afford to lose. Even then, those born under this sign could suffer losses on previous investments. In terms of employment, people born in the years of the tiger have a chance of advancing in their careers to increase their income, but it will take a lot of hard work and help from mentors.
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