Astrology Special

Gung Hay Fat Choi!

According to the Chinese calendar, the New Year begins January 26, 2009 and it’s the Year of the Ox. Translation? Prosperity will come by way of a little elbow grease. Compared to 2008’s Year of the Rat, 2009 will be more conservative and with a focus on traditions instead of the thrill of the new or the outrageous (think classic LBD instead of last season’s embellished mini). Take it slow and steady: the coming year promises stability and growth if you’re patient and diligent. Bottom line? It’s a year of taking care of business!
–Tracy Picha

Positive personality traits of the Ox:
1) Hard-working and persistent
2) Very observant with remarkable memories
3) Responsible and loyal
4) Patient and caring
5) Intelligent, practical and filled with common sense

Negative character traits of the Ox:
1) Judgmental
2) Bad tempered and impulsive when angry
3) Stubborn and dogmatic
4) Unromantic
5) Mistrust things they don’t understand

A few famous Oxen include:

BARACK OBAMA	KEIRA KNIGHTLEY Photo: George Pimentel	JULIETTE LEWIS Photo: Anthea Simms	GEORGE CLOONEY Photo: George Pimentel

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