This is a stable year for the zodiac Dog. If you want to achieve good result this, you must set achievable goals and execute them with persistence.

For the male, your luck is stable and progressive. You have to rely on yourself a lot, not many people will be able to help you in times of trouble. They are also many distractions that may stray you from completing your job.

For the female, your luck is good compared to the male. If you work hard, your superior will notice and reward you accordingly. Your children may give you some troubles but with proper guidance, they will rectify their attitude.

Career:

Your business will be booming. However, expe-nses will increase too. So, the increase profit is not going to be a huge margin. You will also attract good helpers this year. Those who are working will get a raise and promotion.

Money:

Your income will be good this year. You can save a lot of money. You can also invest your money in stock market. Please do your homework before putting your money down and avoid investing in speculative stocks. Avoid lending money other others because they borrow your money with an intention to cheat.

Health:

You may feel stressful due to work. Take time to relax yourself. If not, when you get sick, you may get hyper tension and need to be admitted to the hospital. Avoid travelling if possible. If not, take extra pre-caution in your safety.

Love:

The first half of the year is not suitable for marriage. If you wish to marry this year, select a date that is on the second half of the year. Those who are single will meet the right spouse.

A suitable mate

• The Rat will get along with Dragon, Monkey but will have to avoid Horse.

• The Ox will get along with Snake, Rooster but must avoid Goat.

• The Tiger will get along with Horse and Dog but will have to avoid Monkey.

• The Rabbit will get along with Goat and Pig but will have to avoid Rooster.

• The Dragon will get along with Rat and Monkey but will have to avoid Dog.

• The Snake will get along with Ox and Rooster but will have to avoid Pig.

• The Horse will get along with Tiger and Dog but have to avoid Rat.

• The Goat will get along with Rabbit and Pig but will have to avoid Ox.

• The Monkey will get along with Dragon and Rat will but have to avoid Tiger.

• The Rooster will get along with Snake and Ox but will have to avoid Rabbit.

• The Dog will get along with Horse and Tiger but will have to avoid Dragon.

• The Pig will get along with Goat and Rabbit but will have to avoid Snake.

For the rest of us:

Chinese soothsayers expect the coming year of the dog to be mainly positive and peaceful, but warn natural disasters could be in store.

Practitioners of Chinese geomancy, or feng shui, predict that in the so-called fire-dog year, world leaders will be more likely to solve long-running conflicts.

Raymond Lo, a well-known feng shui master in Hong Kong, says the year of the Dog will be good for all industries related to the elements of fire and wood.

Lo says the most negative aspect of the dog year will be the increased likelihood of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions. But he says it will also be a year of increased spirituality across the globe.

Chinese astrologers predict those that those born under the signs of the dragon, the dog, the ox and the goat are likely to find this year challenging, but rabbits, tigers and horses are more likely to find peace and harmony over the next 12 months. — Claudia Blume