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This year, the Combine Grand Duke Star enters your Life Palace, and they may be a few challenges in store. The influence of this star is somewhat the same as the Grand Duke Star, and so if the Rat has some good celebrations and happy events last year, it will continue to be a good experience this year. However, if there were too many celebratory events last year, 2009 will prevent a lot of challenges and it will be largely unstable. You will need to be prepared for this outcome.

You do have the two positive stars, the Grand Duke Combination Star and the Heavenly Noble Star. The Grand Duke Combination Star heralds quite a bit of help from Noble People, some of whom have more experience than you, and will therefore be able to offer plenty of useful assistance and advice. Generally, this star will allow you to have smooth relationships with others, and you are blessedly free of the interventions of petty and shallow people.

Another major auspicious star in your Life Palace is the Heavenly Noble Star. This is also a harbinger of help from Noble People, and it will enable you to receive support from friends, family members, and superiors at work. While the year ahead is not outstanding for the Rat, the help from these Noble People will prove invaluable, as it will enable you to let your talents shine and be noticed for it.

There are two negative stars to watch out for: the Mo Yue Star and the Sickness Charm Star. The former might land you in situations where you feel uncomfortable due to your surroundings. The situation you're in might be difficult for you to accept initially, and there may be some trouble and upheaval in conjunction with that. The Sickness Charm Star, on the other hand, indicates the possibility of some minor health problems.

Career

The year brings a lot of changes for the Rat where career is concerned. You may have the desire to change jobs, but you might be afraid or reluctant to take the first step. You will need to wait for offers from other people in order to get a good outcome, or else you might end up in a job that is not suited to your interests and temperament. Staying on your current company will not be too bad, as you will get plenty of help from Noble People and stand a very good chance of being promoted. You should seriously consider switching to another job only if there are no chances for improvement within the company, if the company is undergoing some trouble, or if you feel that your superiors are constantly blaming you for everything that's wrong. These problems can cause significant unhappiness further down the line, so it's good enough reasons to consider looking for a new job.

Wealth

This is a year of changes in all aspects, even wealth. Enterprising Rats who own their own business will be flooded with lots of ideas to improve their venture and gain more revenue. Salaried employees will feel the urge to strike out on their own and start their own business this year. While the thought is commendable, it is necessary for you to ensure that the business is in a line you're familiar with - or else it might be a risk that is too costly in many aspects. Your indirect Wealth Luck is influenced by the Combine Grand Duke Star, so avoid making any short-term investments, although carefully planned long-term ones will be fine.

Relationship

You will continue to enjoy good luck if you had experienced joyous celebrations last year. Newly-wed couples might be welcoming an extra member of the family this year! Rats who have just ended a relationship will stand a strong chance of meeting their ideal partner and start a new relationship. Rats who have been single for some time will also have the opportunity to meet new people who are compatible with them. In some cases, it won't literally be a case of "meeting" new people, as your ideal partner might turn out to be someone you've known for a very long time. Generally, you will enjoy smooth Relationship Luck this year. as there will be few petty people to make your life difficult and a significant lack of gossip and rumors. You must avoid being too worried about problems at home, or you might risk alienating those around you.

Health

The Mo Yue Star, The Sickness Charm Star, and the Wanderer Star will have adverse effects on  your health this year. The Mo Yue Star will exacerbate the stress you feel from being in a new different environment or setting, making you over anxious and worried. The Sickness Charm Star is a harbinger of minor, pesky illnesses, such as fevers and colds, so exercise greater care for your physical wellbeing.

Rats born in Different Years

1924 (Wood)

Generally, it will not be a very smooth year for you. Your Wealth Luck is bad, so avoid making any investments. Those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart problems will have to be careful of the food you consume. It will be best for you to do or a full medical check-up this year.

1936 (Fire)

It will be easy to offend people with your words, so consider softening your speech, especially with those who don't know you too well. Being too sharp-tongued can spoil your relationships with others. You should take special care of your digestive system.

1948 (Earth)

Your Wealth Luck is not too good this year, so avoid making short-term investments. Otherwise, you are bound to lose some money. You will be able to get some Indirect Wealth through long-term investments. When it comes to lending your family members money, don't over-promise. Always do it within your capabilities.

1960 (Metal)

Your Nobleman Luck is strong, and your Career and Wealth Luck will turn out to be good with their help. You will be happy and relaxed, so it might be easy for you to gain weight. Depending on your point of view, this could either be a good or a bad thing. Your relationship with your spouse is good, so consider taking a travel trip together.

1972 (Water)

You will have to face quite a bit of stress at work, but don't let it worry you excessively. Consider it a small challenge to make you better and more of an expert at what you do. To get good results, you'll have to be prepared for the eventuality that you might have to end up doing everything on your own. This may be hard at first, but easy towards the end. Unmarried Rats born on this year will have a strong chance of getting married this year.

1984 (Wood)

The Sky Combine Earth Combine Star makes it good to have joyous celebrations this year. Having these celebrations will enable you to have smooth luck. You will have enough money to invest in properties even though you're still young. Those who have been in relationships for a long time can decide to get married this year, or otherwise they may decide to break it off. Your career may be forced to undergo some changes, as your company might have plans to move or merge with another company and this might require your work circumstances to change.

1996 (Fire)

You may have just entered secondary school at this point, and you will find it difficult to concentrate on your studies due to the unfamiliar environment. However, your Learning Luck is actually not bad, but when sitting for the exams you just need to read the questions carefully to avoid making mistakes. You will not experience any major health problems this year, but you do have to take care of your respiratory system.

2008 (Earth)

Health-related issues involving the skin and digestive system is something that the parents of this young Rat need to look out for this year.