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2015 is the Year of the Green Wooden Sheep, based on the Chinese zodiac. It is also known as The Year of the Goat and Year of the Ram. The Year of the Sheep begins on Feb. 19, 2015 (the Lunar New Year). It will last until Feb. 7 next year. Others welcome the start on Feb. 4.
The sheep is the eighth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar’s 12-year cycle, and the number eight is said to symbolize good fortune. International Feng Shui master Marites Allen told ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ top global network, that this year is a positive chart. She noted the presence of the five elements: Wood, earth, water, fire and metal. She said this brings balance, unlike last year in which two elements were missing.
According to astrologyclub.org, the sheep, a Yin energy, is “a symbol of Peace, Harmonious co-existence and Tranquility. That is the primary and fundamental mood for this year…War will be averted and a period of mending and compromise will be undertaken to ensure Peace is maintained.” That’s nice to hear, considering the world’s war-like situation today.
Ms. Allen predicted that wood elements (including fashion, plantation, agriculture and textiles) would make good this year. This is also a lucky year for those involved in creative professions, and gotohoroscope.com notes: “If you sing…paint, write poems or compose music, you may count on the stars’ patronage. Generally speaking, any undertaking that is tackled with passion and joy is guaranteed to succeed.”
Every year, Certified Astrological Professional Misty Kuceris has shared her predictions with AF readers. She is a Corporate and Personal Consultant, international lecturer and author. This month, she has a Beginning Astrology Class in Fairfax, Virginia.
Misty notes that on January 20, the new Moon was also in the sign of Aquarius but at zero degrees. “At that time the new Moon emphasized the lesson: View life from a new perspective and let go of the fears which prevent your success. If you let go of fears last month, you will be able to implement any new concepts in a spiritual manner.
“…As Mars separates from the conjunction it made with Venus on February 22nd, it still follows Venus in making a trine to Saturn on February 25th, the day after Venus made the same trine. You feel good about your choices. You feel as if you can move forward with your life. You are willing to take risks, but they are calculated risks. You’ve actually considered everything before moving forward.”
Misty is scheduled to make her complete 2015 predictions sometime this month. For details and her schedule, visit her website at mistykuceris.com.
Outlook
Philippine Star (philstar.com) ran an article on the year’s outlook based on one’s birth year. Excerpts follow, with the caveat that it’s up to people to believe or not to believe. These are according to the Chinese Horoscopic, not Feng Shui, Readings based on the I Ching or Book of Changes.
“Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
A pleasant year for improvements as new opportunities arise. A general year of easy progress.
“Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
An uncomfortable year as Ox is antagonistic to the ruling year of the Sheep. However, solace and comfort for Oxen people when it comes to family life. Beware of unwanted marriages and pregnancies though.
“Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
A most creative year, especially for Tigers involved in visual and communication arts. A year for promotion in careers!
“Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
A year to deliberately move forward with effortless ease! Truly a successful year for rabbit born.
“Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
A cautious yet progressive year. Beware of swindlers out to take advantage of your goodself in love and business.
“Serpent (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Truly favorable year. A year to do what you want or desire.
“Horse (1930,1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2001, 2014)
A year where horse people regain their blinders to focus or re-focus on their life paths. Control especially self control is the name of the race.
“Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979. 1991, 2003, 2015)
A very fruitful year for sheep personalities. You harvest what you have sown these past years! Just remember, there are good and bad fruits too.
“Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
Very profitable year ahead in business! Truly gainful only if you stick to the rules and stay away from monkey business.
“Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Peak performance and gain year as the blessed rooster personality is the darling soulmate of the sheep. Make hay while the sun shines, but spread the sunshine.
“Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
A busy year, of goings here and there in search of social acceptance and recognition. Beware of being scandalized for your dishonesty especially in misrepresenting yourself for what you are truly not!
Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983,1995, 2007, 2019)
Steady progress peaks for pig people. Big rise in income generation pursuits but watch spending accounts carefully lest you go overboard.”
The Chinese say, Xin Nian Kwai Le! Xin ni Kwai Lok! Or Gong Xi Fa Cai! However else one says it, it’s a good thing. May you and your family have a happy and prosperous New Year!
