The Chinese Zodiac Horoscope in 2012Chinese Zodiac Astrology in 2012 – what is in the stars for you?
 Here you will find an in-depth, professional and free Chinese Zodiac Astrology forecast of for 2012, the Year of the Dragon! You’ll also learn what characteristics you should let sparkle throughout the coming year! Please start by taking a look at our Chinese Astrology Year Table to find out which Zodiac animal you are. I find the background to the Chinese Zodiac really fascinating! Reputedly Buddha asked the animals of the Earth to meet him for the New Year festivities, but only twelve animals showed up at his party. Buddha decided to bestow a tremendous reward to each of these twelve animals and named a year after all of them. The Chinese Zodiac years also appear in the order that the animals arrived, beginning with the charming Rat and finishing with the final guest to arrive, the fun-loving Pig. Chinese legend states that those born under the sign of of a particular Chinese Zodiac animal would receive a mixture of good and bad characteristics of that animal. Every Chinese year is energised and activated by the traits of the animal it falls in. The Year of Dragon starts on January 23rd 2012. Hold on to your hats! It’s definitely going to be colourful, loud and boisterous! 2012 will be a fast moving year and full of wonderful opportunities for everyone. However, you must be observant and quick – blink and the opportunity will be gone. The world economy will still be in the spotlight and efforts will be made to improve everyone’s situation. Science and technology will see some exciting advances and once again solutions will be found for greener, more ecologically sound fuel sources and transport modes. Unfortunately, the world weather and natural disasters could feature heavily during the early months of this Dragon year. But tragedy will mean that countries and people across the globe will unite to help and provide support to those affected, creating a feeling of unity and love. The Chinese Zodiac horoscope indicates that the US elections will be exciting and full of drama and surprises. The internet will showcase wonderful new websites and ideas that capture the imagination of all. It’s going to be an inspiring, stimulating and exciting time – enjoy it! Now, let’s take a more detailed look at each Zodiac sign, their most significant personality attributes and what the prospects are for 2012, the Year of the Rabbit The Rat The Rat’s family is absolutely his number one priority, followed closely by long-standing friends. His charm is legendary which attracts many friends and acquaintances, of which only a few will be considered close. The Rat’s attention span can be very short. He is also tremendously curious and loves to indulge in what he considers harmless gossip. Those born under the sign of the Rat are smooth-talkers, cultured and very intelligent. His most auspicious colors are violet, white and black. Winter is his season, garnet is his Chinese Zodiac gem, narcissus is the Rat’s significant flower and he is at his best between 10 pm and 1 am. Forecast for 2012 The Rabbit Year of 2011 might have seemed quite dull and plodding for the majority of Rats. Patience is not one of the Rat’s strongest virtues! So, the entrance of the exciting fast-moving Dragon Year will suit the Rat just fine! The Chinese Zodiac in 2012 indicates it will be a most successful and memorable year for those born under the sign of the Rat. It is important to seize opportunities and be positive as the year begins – this is a new year, a fresh start and it’s going to be exciting! Work will provide opportunities for promotion or, the Rat wishes to change jobs, interesting employment offers. The beginning of 2012 and September through November will be the most favourable times for their career. If the Rat feels that love luck has eluded him in the past, the Year of the Dragon will change all that! Romantic encounters can and will occur throughout the whole year with May to June and December particularly active. For those who are attached, increased social activities with their loved ones will be special and fun. The Rat can be a bit of a pushover when it comes to demands being made on him by family, friends or work colleagues. If they feel under pressure or don’t want to do something, this is the year for Rats stand up for themselves! 2012 can be a most successful and happy year for all born under this sign. The Ox Of all the signs, the Ox makes the ultimate best friend. They are very placid and kindly souls but will definitely display an uncharacteristic anger when under pressure. The creative side of life, in particular music, is a very soothing activity for them. The Ox is practical, intellectual and very house proud. Family bliss and a dedicated life partner are supremely important to him. A special Chinese Zodiac flower for the Ox is the carnation, his luckiest time of year is winter and yellow, olive and gray are his best colors. His Zodiac gem is the beautiful Aquamarine and his energy is optimum between midnight and 4 am. Forecast for 2012 Contacts, both in his work and personal life, will feature heavily during the closing months of the Rabbit year. Relationships he builds on will become important during the beginning months of 2012, the Chinese Year of the Dragon. This year will be a changeable one for the Ox and won’t always feel comfortable to him. The fast pace and surprising nature of the Dragon Year could unsettle some Oxen, but if they learn to handle the changes it will help them blossom and give them a new perspective on their life. At work, changes may make the Ox stubborn and obstinate – this is the wrong attitude and may bring unwanted criticism! Advice throughout 2012 is to be diligent, hard-working, observant and discreet. Active months on the career front will be May, July, August and December. In a Dragon year, the Chinese Zodiac signals that the Ox needs to double-check all documents or contracts he signs, keep accounts and important correspondence up-to-date and ensure that he keeps his spending under control. Romantically and socially, the Spring months and August and September will be fun and busy. New friendships are likely to be struck and these will be important and long-lasting. Exercise, diet and rest should be taken seriously by the Ox this year as he will find the pace and demands of 2012 hard going at times. The efforts and advancements he makes this year will stand to him in 2013, which will be particularly auspicious for the Ox. The Tiger The Tiger is one of the most extroverted and entertaining of the Chinese Zodiac animals! While quite flamboyant and fun, Tigers can also be a little tight-fisted. Their emotions and feelings can run hot and cold, leaving friends and family wondering what on earth is going on! Tigers are totally genuine, but can be quite hesitant and headstrong in their day to day dealings. Friendship with a Tiger is to be valued, as it is usually for a lifetime. The Tiger’s stone is the sapphire, their flower is the violet and they sparkle between 3 am and 6 am – party time! Winter is the Tiger’s best time of year and their Chinese Zodiac colors are blue, gold and aqua. The Rabbit The Rabbit is renowned for being the most charmed of the Chinese Zodiac animals. Their gracious and loving nature ensures they are never short of party invites, which is good as they absolutely adore being in the spotlight and holding court! Rabbits can be quite conservative however and sometimes can be considered a little bit boring. However, their inscrutable nature makes up for this, making them very beguiling and attractive. The Rabbit’s colors are silver, white and pale green and his gemstone is the pearl. Spring is his best season and the jonquil is his flower. The Rabbit’s energy is optimum between 5 and 7 am. Forecast for 2012 On the social front, the Rabbit will see himself in great demand during the final few weeks of 2011 – something he will enjoy very much! The unpredictably and volatility of the Dragon Year will be uncomfortable at times for those born under the sign of the Rabbit. If they wish to switch jobs, it can be a difficult prospect in 2012. If they can build on their reputation and skills in their current employment, they will weather the ups and downs of the Dragon Year much more easily. March and September through December will be key times for advancing in their existing job. Regarding finances, important documents and legal matter, all may not be as it seems and it’s important for the Rabbit to remain vigilant when dealing with these important matters. On the family, romantic and social front, this is a bright and happy time for the Rabbit. All of the summer months and December will be busy social times and any Rabbit on their own, looking for love, will be sure to have no end of suitors! Hobbies and leisure pursuits will be particularly important for the Rabbit during this Year of the Dragon. They will provide a calm and peaceful distraction during the more hectic times of 2012, and should not be ignored. Despite the unsettling nature of this year, the Chinese Zodiac suggests that all Rabbits will find moments of happiness, in particular with social pursuits, family, friends and hobbies. The Dragon Dragons are thought to be very lucky throughout their life, which is usually long and healthy. They are tenacious, full of energy and very confident. However, they do need watch their rather harsh wit which can be interpreted as being snooty and pretentious. Dragons will normally succeed at whatever they do. Their most favourable time of the year is spring with the sweet pea being their Chinese Zodiac blossom. The amethyst is the Dragon’s gemstone, with gold and purple being their best colors. Their most fortunate time of the day is between 8 and 10 am. Forecast for 2012 The closing months of 2011 will see an upswing in social activity for the Dragon, which he will very much enjoy! The start of their own year will see them in an upbeat and determined state of mind for the coming 12 months. Plans will be made and the industrious and driven Dragon will do all that he can to ensure success in all his endeavours. Promotion opportunities and interesting challenges will feature at work and it’s possible they may try their hand at something completely different. February, June and November will feature the most promising opportunities. In their own year, the Chinese Zodiac shows that events will transpire quickly and they, like all the other signs, will need to act quickly to ensure success. Financially it will be a positive year with an increase in money either due to promotion, windfall or bonus. It’s not difficult for the Dragon to socialise – he loves it! Early Spring and the final two months of 2012 will be particularly busy times on his social calendar. Romantically, the Year of the Dragon will shine and for those Dragons looking for that special someone, this could be the year it happens. The Dragon should flourish in his own year and be extremely busy with work and social encounters. However, he does need to take time to relax, re-energise and chill-out as well in 2012. The Snake The Snake is outstandingly charming and witty and definitely delights in the finer things of life. The Snake does tend to feel that he knows best and doesn’t like to be put down in any way. Money comes easily to him and he can overindulge in frivolous purchases and the occasional wager. He can also show a strong interest in the metaphysical and the mysterious. The Snake is seductive, funny and a trustworthy friend. He operates well between 8 and 10 am and summer is his favourite season. Burnished gold, dark green and brown are the Snake’s colors, with the opal his Chinese Zodiac gem and the passionflower his plant. Forecast for 2012 2011 will end on a busy note for most Snakes, both socially and on the home front. The Year of the Dragon will be a significant 12 months for those born under this sign providing they concentrate on their goals and priorities. Dragon years can seem a bit flamboyant and hectic for the more serious Snake. However, by being flexible and willing to experience new challenges, this can be a tremendous year on all fronts. It is important for the Snake to network and build relationships in his career as this will prove important in his own upcoming year in 2013. The summer months and November will offer up interesting and important career developments. The Snakes pay packet may increase in 2012, but he must take care not to overspend. All Snakes should take extra care ensuring their possessions are safe and secure this year. Also, they need to double-check any agreements or contracts they enter into. Romantically and socially, this will be a quiet, calm year. March, August and October will be particularly enjoyable for the Snake. A word of warning: gossip may be a factor for the Snake this year and it’s important he stops it in its tracks before damage is done. In general, the Chinese Zodiac horoscope in 2012 signals that this can be a very important year for the Snake, as long as he remains aware, flexible and approachable. The Horse is one of the most fun-loving signs of the Chinese Zodiac. They’re amusing, alluring and generally very pleasing to look at! The Horse is extremely loyal to his friends and family and usually provides endless sources of entertainment. On the downside, they can be unpredictable, self-centered and rather irritable. Their significant flower is the rose and their best time of year is summer. The Horse’s gem is the golden topaz and the most advantageous time of day for them is between 10 am and 1 pm. Their colors are yellow, white and olive green. Forecast for 2012 The remaining months of 2011 will see the sociable Horse in great demand! However, tact and discretion should be used in all gatherings – otherwise feelings could be hurt. The Dragon Year will be an auspicious one for the Horse, providing he proceeds carefully and steadily. Surprises will await the Horse on the career front and if he acts quickly, the world can be his oyster. May, October and December will provide the most exciting opportunities at work. The Chinese Zodiac shows that the quick pace of the year may try the Horse’s resolve and patience, but a clear head and steady progress will reap rewards. Like other signs, the Horse must remain careful when dealing with money, legal documents and important paperwork. This is not the time for speculation or carelessness. Love will be highlighted during 2012 for most Horses. If attached, the relationship will grow and strengthen. If single, exciting chance encounters can happen at any time during 2012! Late spring and August and October will be the most active social times. A chance to travel during the year will definitely pop up and the Horse will find travel invigorating and relaxing during this volatile and exciting year. By using common sense, being adaptable and hard-working, the Horse will find 2012 a most inspiring and successful year. The Goat Forecast for 2012 Travel will feature strongly for some Goats in the final months of 2011. This will be enjoyable and at times profitable, giving the Goat a real boost of positive energy at the year’s end. The Chinese Zodiac in the Year of the Dragon indicates it will be a fascinating and fun time for Goats. Interesting possibilities and surprising changes will abound, which will appeal greatly to the Goat’s curious and imaginative nature. In his career, the Goat may well see massive changes, either to his own workload or to what he actually does. February, April, November and December will toss up major work opportunities - they will need to grab them or miss them altogether. Romantically and socially it will be a very thrilling year with single Goats possibly meeting that someone special. New and long-lasting friendships can also be forged. These can provide relaxing and fun occasions in which the Goat can relax and unwind – which is very important during this busy year. The early spring months and August and November will be the liveliest and most fun times for all social activity. While bringing lots of activity and some stresses, the Dragon year can be a very fulfilling and pleasing time for the Goat. According to the Chinese Zodiac, in 2012, the progress and experience he gains will set him up very nicely for the auspicious time that is to come in 2013. The Monkey The Monkey always has to have something on the go and his eventful life will always be interesting and changeable. He is very like his animal counterpart, being intelligent, impish and full of beans! The Monkey can get fed up and tired once he is asked to concentrate on a task, making him petulant and rather wearisome. They are excellent at handling financial affairs. The gladiola is the Monkey’s flower and the late summer is appealing to him. The peridot is his stone with purple, white and pink his lucky colors. The Monkey is at his best between 3 and 6 pm. Forecast for 2012 Social opportunities and short travel trips will feature in the last few weeks of 2011 for the Monkey, which he will enoy immensely! The Year of the Rabbit may have seemed a little dull to some Monkeys, but he will find the Year of the Dragon the utter and complete opposite! 2012 will present exciting chances for the Monkey to advance in his career, provided he keeps ahead of any new developments. Likewise, unlike the other signs, the Monkey looking to change jobs or careers will have excellent prospects. Again, they need to use their keen skills of observation and intuition to grab the chances as they arise. February, May, and November will be perfect times for all career activity. Monkeys involved in creative fields and the arts may particularly shine, with their income increasing substantially in 2012. Love and romance looks well-starred for the single Monkey with the possibility of a new partner arising at any time during this exciting year. It will also be a year when their social circle may increase due to recreational interests or work related occasions. The Monkey will be in excellent spirits in the Year of the Dragon, which others will find most appealing. The Chinese Zodiac hints this is the year that the Monkey can make wonderful advances, both personally and professionally, but he will have to put in the effort. The Rooster The Rooster loves attention and adoration, and usually gets it! He is supremely dedicated to his family and makes a fantastic friend and life partner as well. The Rooster usually imparts his wisdom to anyone within earshot and can be insensitive to the feelings of others at times. They are flamboyant and creative and usually in great demand around the holiday season for their wit and entertaining nature. The Rooster’s colors are orange and all shades of green and the citrine is his Chinese Zodiac gemstone. The autumn months are beneficial to him. The most favourable time of the day for the Rooster is between 6 and 8 pm. Forecast for 2012 Get-togethers with old friends will be a possibility during the closing months of 2011 for most Roosters. They will enjoy all the social activity very much but need to keep an eye on their spending! This Chinese Zodiac promises that this will be a really auspicious one for Roosters and he would do well to consider what he would like to achieve in the next 12 months, for nearly anything he focuses on will be successful. Many Roosters will have found their careers have become stagnant and uninspiring. The Year of the Dragon is set to change all that with wonderful opportunities popping up at nearly any time of the year. Whether they want to change jobs or just branch out in what they do, now is the time to take action. June, July and November will see the most important career changes. Socially, the Rooster will be in great demand! Those looking for love will have stunning chances to find someone special, in particular during all the summer months and October. Those already attached may announce an engagement or take the relationship a step further. This year will also see the Rooster’s finances improve and he may take this opportunity to travel or start home improvements. By making the most of the opportunities and challenges in 2012, the Rooster can have a most successful and happy year. The Dog The Dog is one of the most conscientious and honourable signs of the Chinese Zodiac. They are tenacious and will see a task through right to the end, no matter how long it takes. The Dog is wonderfully in tune with friends and family and any advice he gives is usually gratefully received. However, they can be negative in their thinking, reclusive and quite dogmatic. To have the Dog as your friend is a gift indeed. Their special blossom is the marigold and their colors are cherry red, silver and white. The Dog functions best between 7 and 9 pm and the autumn months are their most fortuitous time. The diamond is their Chinese Zodiac stone. Forecast for 2012 The Rabbit year will have been a positive one for most Dogs and the last few weeks of it focus on love and romance! The Year of the Dragon will prove to be a more challenging year than 2011, mostly due to it’s fast and surprising pace. The Dog likes to consider and prepare, which is something he probably won’t have time to do in this quick-moving year! In particular, the Dog’s work life may be demanding and changeable, which could cause him some anxiety. He will need to talk through his worries with trusted friends and families who will help him to see that it is not as bleak as it seems. Although he is not keen on change or unpredictability, any surprises he gets may have unseen bonuses. February and all of the summer months will see interesting changes on the career front. Recreational interests and hobbies will feature strongly this year for the Dog and by pursuing them and meeting with like-minded people, he will relax and forget about the challenges of the Dragon year. May, September and October will be the most busy social times. Romance is well starred also, but will need to be tended to and cared for, if feelings are not to be hurt. The Chinese Zodiac says patience and subtlety are the keywords here! By taking things as they are and enjoying family, friends and social life, the Dog will maintain his equilibrium during this hectic time. The Pig The Pig is a very charming, loveable and fun character. They are very bright and knowledgeable about most things, but do not like to advertise this fact. The Pig can be quite morose and hypersensitive, bringing everyone’s mood down in a split second! Despite not caring much for material things or money, they are actually one of the luckiest Chinese Zodiac animals. They absolutely love parties and chatting with friends. The early autumn months appeal to the Pig and he shines between 8 and 11 pm. The ruby is his Chinese Zodiac stone, purple and red are his colors and the chrysanthemum is the Pig’s special bloom. Forecast for 2012 The Pig’s fun-loving side will ensure that he has a busy few weeks at the end of the Rabbit year. For the single Pig, love will also sparkle! The Chinese Zodiac suggests that the Year of the Dragon could prove to be a little unsettling for some Pigs with its hectic pace and propensity to throw up surprises at every turn. By remaining observant and well-informed they can be prepared for any changes that occur and be in a position to benefit from them also. Promotions at work will feature for the Pig, and this year, he must be brave and bold as fortune indeed favors the brave! July, August and October are all excellent times for applying for that position that the Pig thinks he isn’t qualified for – he has a wonderful chance of getting it! Meeting friends and recreational social gatherings will figure strongly during 2012. The Pig will find his romantic relationships also becoming more important. For the single Pig, the Chinese Zodiac hints that thrilling romantic encounters could happen at any time. March, September and November will be particularly busy social times. The Pig’s finances may well improve substantially during the year but he must take his time when making large purchases or financial decisions. The Year of the Dragon has the potential to be a very gratifying and invigorating year for the Pig, if he can adapt to the challenges and surprises it holds. |
