Born in 1948 Xu Zi Lunar Year: 68 years old
Rat in Store | Fire element

Persons born in 1948 Xu Zi Year of the Rat has the Heavenly Stem of Xu Earth and Yi Wood conflicting each other, with neither Earth nor Wood being weak, Guan Sha (官杀) meets Shi Shang (食伤), causing one to easily engage in verbal disputes. Native needs to take precaution in regular communication between family members and avoid constant temper flares as this will not only cause tension within the family, resulting in more distant relationships even though occasional quarrels are inevitable. Relationships with children and the younger generation should be handled with care, not insults. Beware of digestive disorders and those related to the blood vessels. Nonetheless, the 1948 Rat native has more auspicious stars this year, indicating spouse, children, relative and friends would be able to lend support.

Born in 1960 Geng Zi Lunar Year: 56 years old
Rat on Beam | Earth element

Persons born in 1960 Geng Zi Year of the Rat, “Tian He Di Hai” 天合地害where the Heavenly Stem of Geng Metal and Tai Sui’s Yi Wood combines while the Earthly Branch Zi Water damages the annual year’s Wei Earth. Geng Yi combination brings about blessings from Noble people around, while Zi Wei damage brings about mischief caused by vile characters. On top of it, coinciding with the Tomb (Mu Di 墓地) cycle brings implication that power and fortune are mere worldly possessions, while the most important thing is bodily health. Natives must ensure more exercise, pay more attention to the health of the kidneys, waist, heart, blood vessels and others. For those whom like drinking, try to restrain this year to avoid causing more serious health problems, moderation and contentment is key. The 1960 Rat native has 4 auspicious stars in place, especially for entrepreneurs to be taken advantage of. The year of the Sheep 2015 sees edgy and unstable relations; gossips, rumours and disputes are inevitable, and family members may see more time apart than together.

Born in 1972 Ren Zi Lunar Year: 44 years old
Rat of the Hills | Wood element

Persons born in 1972 Ren Zi Year of the Rat experiences “Tian Sheng Di Hai” 天生地害, where the Heavenly Stem of Ren Water mutually generates Yi Wood but the Earthly Branch sees the Zi Water damaging the annual year Yi Wood. The 1972 Rat native may face pressure in career as 2015 requires that wealth be earned through hard work as with the adage “no pain, no gain”. This is mainly due to the repression of the Qi Sha star, on top of the Ren Zi Water element generating Wood, with Eating God (Shi Shang 食伤) star’s over manifestation, sometimes extreme measures may prevail. Fortunately, the Ren Zi Water is able to manage finances favourably, although Shi Shang食伤 exhausts energy but it flourishes financially, allowing opportunities of active development in investments. However, the process will be tough and native must be psychologically prepared as tiresome efforts are needed in work. Conflict with Tai Sui this year increases risks of unexpected calamity, one should be especially careful when driving.

Born in 1984 Jia Zi Lunar Year: 32 years old
House Mouse | Metal element

Persons born in 1984 Jia Zi Year of the Rat encounters “Tian Jie Di Hai” 天劫地害where the Heavenly Stem of Jia Wood and annual year’s Yi Wood results in Robbing Wealth (Jie Cai 劫财); while the Earthly Branch of Zi Water and annual year’s Wei Earth forms a harming position. Jia however combines with Wei in Ji Earth, therefore, the 1984 Rat native has a Jia Si combination, with Eating God (Shi Shang 食伤) inducing wealth while capping on the Sha elements, bringing about beneficial wealth and career developments so long as native maintains cordial relationship with superiors and subordinates, and work with caution, this can bring about promotion opportunities. Shi Shang食伤 boosts wealth prospects where significant change relative to last year can come about with improved income and benefits, through implicit assistance from Noble people. This mainly favours those whom earn their living through Direct Wealth (Zheng Cai正财) and not so favourable for those through Indirect Wealth (Pian Cai偏财). Nevertheless, caution is required as problems may crop up inevitably and do not be overconfident, it is advocated to seek a stable path of development. Relationships however are unfavourable especially for married natives, whom are to caution against peach blossom encounters. Strictly avoid extra marital relationships, avoid these encounters explicitly for sustainable future prospects.

Born in 1996 Bing Zi Lunar Year: 20 years old
Mouse in the Fields | Water element

Persons born in 1996 Bing Zi Year of the Rat undergo “Tian Sheng Di Hai” 天生地害where the Heavenly Stem of Bing Fire mutually generates the annual year’s Yi Wood; whereas the Earthly Branch’s Zi Water mutually damages the annual year’s Wei Earth. Due to the annual year’s Yi Wood element producing Bing Fire, this fuels wealth prospects, however this is unfavourable for the 1996 Bing Zi, both male and female Rat natives as there will be a general discontent towards learning, and belief that studies are useless, and lack of focus resulting in inconstant academic results. In addition to the damaging Zi Water and Wei Earth, it is important to take extra caution when crossing roads and between travelling to and from native’s school or workplace. For those involved in exams, ample rest is needed to avoid intense pressure which induces insomnia and other problems affecting their performance. For those in work, although there are not many significant developments, it is still important to learn and master skills diligently to accumulate experience for future developments. This year requires attention in relationships, particularly being not to trust others so easily, to avoid risks of betrayal, external disruption may also be a factor leading to these problems.