Professional stargazers say the Year of the Tiger will be an intense one — filled with life-altering developments and stunning upheavals. Just like the flamboyantly ruthless jungle cat, this year’s vibe is all about drama. For the most part, low-key just won’t cut it. You either go for broke doing something to improve your life or you simply get comfy with the status quo. Taking off from what the fortune tellers are saying, here’s our take on what’s up for everyone in the Tiger Year. It goes without saying that these things shouldn't be taken too seriously. Ultimately, we all make our own luck.
RAT 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 What the future holds: If you still haven’t recovered from dodging bullets, fending off scheming villains, and putting out proverbial fires last year, now’s the time to cut yourself some slack. You can also choose to plot revenge on those who did you wrong. Just remember that you should never get caught. Take your cue from politicians who orchestrated Martial Law terror and are still in power.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Don’t forget to chill out because this roaring year is going to be incredibly fast-paced for you. Relax while you can because you won’t be able to do so later on.
OX 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 What the future holds: We know you like making plans. Then again, the universe likes playing jokes on people who make plans. This year, you’ll have to deal with a lot of unexpected developments. You can either get mad or stop being so obsessive compulsive and just go with the flow. Don’t be a slave to your rigid to-do lists and schedules. Life shouldn’t be so regimented. Heck, even special inmates at Bilibid get to chuck the rules and have tennis courts built to drive away prison boredom.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Learn to roll with the punches. It’s also cool if you punch back. Just make sure that you pick your fights. Don’t sweat the inconsequential stuff.
TIGER 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 What the future holds: Stop bellyaching and whining about the past. Spilled milk isn’t worth your time. Besides, your pockets will be happier this year. Aside from doing your job well to earn a much-needed raise, you should think about more ways to earn moolah. Just make sure you stick to legal ways of making money. No, setting up a
shabu lab in your kitchen isn’t one of them.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Concentrate on making money without having to lie, cheat, or steal. Read: Don’t be a dirty, rotten politician.
RABBIT 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 What the future holds: You may finally get to leave your so-so job and move on to one that’s more fulfilling. If you’re staying put in your workplace, you’ll get an unexpected promotion and recognition. This is good — as long as the promotion doesn’t just involve a change in job title and the recognition comes from people you respect. You’ll also get to travel this year. This is also good — as long as you’re not traveling because you’re running from the law.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Show mediocre people how things are supposed to be done — never mind if they resent you for being better than them. Being labeled “
mayabang" just because you’re genuinely good at your job is not a bad thing. However, if you’re all talk, then you deserve to walk.
DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 What the future holds: This is supposed to be the perfect time for you to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Your financial situation will improve considerably this year. You may even be getting an unexpected windfall. It’s probably a good idea to start betting in the lotto. But you shouldn't quit your day job just yet. Despite having a lot of cash, you should still curb your impulse buys. Save for the rainy days, so to speak.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Enjoy your hard-earned cash. But keep in mind that even if you have money to burn, it doesn’t mean you can shop for 3,000 pairs of shoes.
SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 What the future holds: It’s high time for you to get in touch with yourself and your loved ones. If you were a major workaholic in the Year of the Ox, you should curl up in front of the TV more often. Spending more time just doing nothing or simply bonding with friends and family is not a crime. It won’t kill you to take a break from work. Your office won’t keep you warm at night or take care of you when you’re down with the flu.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Stop working when you’re at home and allow yourself to have a little brainless fun. It’s not healthy for you to be on-the-clock all the time. You’re only human.
HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 What the future holds: Ditch your fondness for junk and grease food. You have to prioritize your health. It may be a challenge for you to resist your vices though, since you’ll be flooded with invitations to festivities. Nevertheless, you have to start eating healthy if you want to be fit enough to withstand the pressures that will come your way.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Eat more greens so you won’t feel blue. You are what you eat. Don't let your nasty oral fixations do you in.
GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 What the future holds: You’re bound to discover part of yourself that you never knew existed. Now, before you start to think about anything kinky, this simply means you have to nurture and showcase your artistic side. Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a videoke champ or the Pablo Picasso of Quezon City. Find out if you have the artistic chops to make the world take notice. If that fails, you’ll still have many job offers and projects coming your way.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Explore your artsy dreams — but you have to accept the possibility that you may never become a National Artist. Don’t oblige people to admire your artistry. If you’re good, they’ll tell you. If you're not, live with it.
MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 What the future holds: Though you may experience financial difficulties, you’ll still have every reason to smile because your love life’s going to get interesting. You may find that one person you won’t mind growing old with. In any case, you still have to be practical about the other aspects of your life. Despite what the song says, love won’t keep you alive when you’re hungry. It's hard to remain mushy when you don't have money to buy
pancit canton.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Appreciate the love you get — it’s something that money can buy. But this doesn’t mean that you can completely ignore money matters.
ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 What the future holds: It’s going to be a mishmash year for you. There’ll be some good, some bad, and some ugly. Don’t fret. You can get through it as long as you stay calm and flexible. Just keep your eyes and ears open. Ask your allies to give you timely tips and warnings when obstacles are brewing around you. Use your Facebook and Twitter connections to be one step ahead of everyone.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Keep your friends close and stay away from your enemies. You don’t win the race if you keep looking back. Insecurity will kill you.
DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 What the future holds: This won’t be such an easy year for you. But that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. You’ll get through it if you pace yourself and keep your temper in check. You should also stop bottling up your rage. This is probably why you got sick each time you had smackdowns in the past. It's all in your head. Stop letting bad vibes bring you down.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Express yourself. You have every right to rant about the things that are going wrong. But put a time limit on your whine sessions.
PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 What the future holds: You have to be more organized when it comes to your correspondence and financial obligations. Delays due to overlooked dates and details may cost you an arm, a leg, and your liver. However, if you feel that you’re getting too worked up over these things, take impromptu short trips out of the city.
Must-do for the Year of the Tiger: Be more organized so you can maximize your time. However, don’t spread yourself too thin. If you try to do too much, you won’t get anything right. Of course, rules may change if you’re a senator and you’re set to shoot the sequel to your blockbuster action movie. -
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