2009 is the Year of the Ox - a sign which symbolises prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are said to be fortunate as they are stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Apparently not many people can equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.

For those of us not born with these traits - we can learn a lot from the stable, non-complaining, perservering Ox this year and in the uncertain years that follow.

The most excellent news for those prepared to dig deep, push past fear, and work for our rewards this is a year in which many of us can and will prosper!

Bring it on!

Interested in finding out more about Chinese Astrology?
Check out the following site - you can even get free readings:

http://www.findyourfate.com/chineseastro/chinese.htm
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear/eng/html/night_parade01.html (watch the New Year festivities
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_astrology
http://chinese.astrology.com/

You can also have a personal Chinese Astrology reading with my good friend Alice Morris- not only is she an expert astrologer she is also a very accomplished and passionate health professional. She knows a thing or two about happiness at work and finding your authentic vocation too:

"My parents wanted me to be secure in my life in China and their expectations like most Chinese parents were for their children to get a good education and get a high position job so I studied accountancy for 5 years and worked for a big wholesale electrical appliance company as a senior accountant, a job position in which I was the envy of many people at the time.

Even though this was a very successful job and I was considered a success I was not happy in doing it.

In 1990 at the age of 29, I decided to move to New Zealand to follow my dream of understanding true health.
This was the perfect opportunity to start doing Chinese medicine again."

You can learn more about Alice's services and her fascinating life story on her web site http://www.thewayofnature.co.nz/about-us/alice

How will Barak Obama fare this year? Astrologers predict a very good year!