Overall Forecast

In 2008, Ox people are in an interesting situation - Liu Nian combines with your year of birth, resulting in the Rat Ox Combination. This signifies great support from Noble People and a generally positive and stable climate. However, any experienced astrologist will tell you that not all Ox people will gain from this combination - about 70% will benefit from this Grand Duke Combination while the remaining 30% will have similar luck to those who clash with the Grand Duke. Therefore, we need to take a closer look at the positive and negative stars this year.

The good news is that you are supported by numerous auspicious stars. These include the Grand Duke Formation Star, the Sun Star, the National Treasure Star, and the Heavenly Noble Star. The first auspicious star, indicating strong support from Noble People towards your talents and ideas. The Sun Star indicates that the most powerful Noble People in your life will be male. It also brings opportunities to travel and make profits abroad.

The National Treasure Star is the third auspicious star in your Life Palace, indicating a growth of power and career advancement. The next positive star is the Heavenly Noble Star, which also indicates that male Noble People will prove to be most helpful this year.

Emotionally, this may be a stressful and trying year because you are the subject of gossip. This situation is caused by the Bad Qi Star, which denotes deteriorating people relations. The Ox should keep a low profile to minimize the effects of this negative star.

The second inauspicious star is the Pulling Saddle Star, which makes the Ox prone to changing jobs. Remember that this is a year with hidden risks, and so it would be a bad time to open yourself to unpredictable situations. Think carefully before making a move.

In general, this is not a good year for people relations. You may find that people gossip about you and can make you surroundings hostile. Try to make plans for celebrations. These can include marriage, having a baby, or buying property. If you are not making any plans to do so, you need to be watchful of your health and that of your family's.

Career

This will be a year of smooth and even easy progress in your career. The National Treasure Star will help  you climb the career ladder, while the Heavenly Noble Star indicates continued support from Noble People even after your promotion. In general, white collar workers stand to gain more than those whose jobs are menial in nature.  With the Sun Star in your celestial aspect, you will find that male friends and superiors will be most helpful. Do watch out for the influence of the Pulling Saddle and Bad Qi stars. These negative stars may complicate your working life and manifest through tense relations from your superiors. You may even consider leaving your current job because of these hostilities. As this year is full of Noble People, you should stick it out and wait to be headhunted.

Wealth

The Sun Star heralds profits from abroad - this is the year to woo foreign customers and projects abroad and travel. With two auspicious stars in the Ox Life Palace, you will have no trouble accumulating wealth in 2008. Noble People will extend their help - you do not have to ask for it, but it will be offered. If you deal with so-called 'masculine' trade and products like car accessories, audio-visual equipment, men's clothing, and alcohol, you will fare even better. This year is also auspicious for freelancers, especially those in the creative side, as you will be full of new ideas and inspirations. When investing, tips from male advisers may yield better returns. You may also prefer a male broker or male business partner as this will bring you good Wealth Luck.

Relationship

You are looking at a smooth year ahead where it concerns relationships. If you are single, be proactive in looking for the right person. After all, if you do not create the opportunities to meet people, it is even more difficult to meet the right person. Ask the elderly to help match-make, and you may be pleasantly surprised with the results. Married Ox people will enjoy a harmonious and happy year with their spouse. However, with colleagues, your relationship is testy - you will have to put significant effort into keeping the peace.

Health

Health Luck is favorable this year, which means there will be no major ailments ahead. You may need to be watchful for digestive problems, so stay away from unhygienic eating places. Emotionally, you may be troubled by criticism from others. You may have trouble communicating with others, and this all makes it difficult to focus on work. Women who are pregnant this year may undergo depression during or after the pregnancy - try to open up to family or friends about your feelings.

Forecast for Rats born in Different Years

1913 (Water)

Self-sabotaged is likely this year, and these problems you create will trouble and bother you. You need to stay optimistic and not worry so much, otherwise, you may suffer from insomnia. This is not a year to take illness lightly - see a doctor immediately, even for minor ailments.

1925 (Wood)

Wealth Luck is good this  year. You will have opportunities to invest with steady returns. The only thing that requires attention is your stomach - you may suffer from gastroenteritis, so make sure you eat healthy.

1937 (Fire)

2008 is a year of strong Learning Luck. With this, you will be keen to learn new subjects or skills, and through this meet  new friends who share the same interests. Do be careful of conflicts and arguments in this new group - you may end up stressed out and tense from the strife. You may also feel left out and lonely, so share your feelings with younger people who are ready to listen.

1949 (Earth)

With less than average Wealth Luck, you should choose conservative investments over speculative deals. It is not advisable for you to stand as guarantor for friends or relatives, as this will be a risky undertaking. Health-wise, beware of kidney and bladder problems.

1961 (Metal)

You may be distracted because others keep giving you differing opinions on matters at hand. It seems like nothing is in your control, and you are subsequently moody. Keep your head up, because you have strong Noble People Luck this year. Everything will work out well. Besides, you have good Career Luck too.

1973 (Water)

In 2008, your year of birth combines with Liu Nian to form the Sky and Earth Combination. You should plan some joyous occasions or celebrations to brighten up the situation. There is the possibility of a career change due to corporate acquisition or a merger. Risk is hidden this year, so be alert and prepared for every eventuality.

1985 (Wood)

Career Luck blooms for the Ox this year. You have clearer direction, work stabilizes, and you may get a pay raise. At home, there is some tension and a lack of harmony, particularly where it concerns elderly family members. If you are married, your relationship with your spouse may be rocky. If you are single and meet someone this year, it is unlikely to turn into a serious relationship. Your best course of action would be to concentrate on your career or studies instead.

1997 (Fire)

Some emotional instability may affect your academic performance this year. Stay away from distractions and do not take up too many extra-curricular activities. You should also avoid extreme sports, because you are likely to be injured. Academic Luck is good, so take advantage of this by setting aside enough time to study. Health-wise, you should safeguard against gastroenteritis by eating healthy food.