Neil Somerville - Your Chinese Horoscope 2010

Conversely, however, some Metal Tigers will retire this year. Those who do would do well to give serious consideration to the activities they would now like to pursue. With some clear objectives, these Metal Tigers will often revel in the opportunity to do what they want.

As far as personal interests are concerned, all Metal Tigers should look to develop what they do in some way. New challenges could be especially satisfying and should there be a particular interest that appeals to him, the Metal Tiger should follow it up. With good use of time and opportunity, he will find his actions and interests can add a great deal of pleasure and purpose to the year.

The Metal Tiger can also look forward to some interesting travel opportunities. In addition to a special holiday, possibly to mark his sixtieth birthday, he could have chances to go away for a short break or receive invitations to visit others. Although some of his travelling could be arranged at short notice, he can look forward to visiting some interesting destinations as well as enjoying himself while away.

With his own year having an element of luck, if he sees a competition that interests him, he would also do well to enter it. His own year can have some pleasant surprises in store.

Throughout the year the Metal Tiger will be grateful for the support of those around him, with his domestic life being both active and meaningful. However, with some of the ideas he has and decisions he will need to make, he does need to be open and communicative. This way, more can be decided, arranged and looked forward to. In addition, with some Metal Tigers deciding to move or make improvements to their home, if decisions are shared and all play their part, plans will often be all the easier to carry out. The Metal Tiger will also be grateful for the encouragement he is given for some of his own activities, and others may well have surprises in store to mark his sixtieth birthday. Over the year the love, support and goodwill shown him will be special and mean a great deal to him.

He will also enjoy an increase in social activity, particularly arising from an interest he pursues. By making the most of opportunities to meet other enthusiasts, as well as taking up invitations, he can look forward to some interesting and pleasurable occasions. Any Metal Tiger who is keen to lead a fuller social life or make new friends will find that positive action will reward him well. For some who are unattached, a new friendship could turn to romance and add a definite sparkle to the year. Social opportunities could occur at almost any time, some with little warning, but April to June, August, December and early January could be particularly active and special months.

The Metal Tiger’s own year contains many positive aspects but, as with any year, problems can still arise and disappointments sometimes occur. In 2010 these will often come as a result of rush or unnecessary risk, and despite the Metal Tiger’s natural enthusiasm, he does need to be wary of acting without sufficient thought or consultation. Particularly in financial matters, when dealing with paperwork or making important decisions, he will need to be thorough, attentive and prepared to check anything which may be unclear.

In most respects, though, this will be a highly favourable year for the Metal Tiger, and by using his time and opportunities well, he can accomplish a great deal as well as look forward to some personally rewarding times.

Give some thought to what you want to do. With clear aims and ideas, a lot can open up for you. This is your year and it can bring you much good fortune.

The Water Tiger will have much in his favour this year. With his Tiger enthusiasm combined with the Water element making him an effective communicator, important doors will open up for him, allowing him to accomplish a great deal. After the muted progress some will have experienced of late, this is a time when they will be able to reap some well-deserved and sometimes overdue rewards.

One important feature of the year is that it will give the Water Tiger a greater chance to act on his ideas and to use his strengths. If there is a specific objective that he has been keen to realize or changes he has been considering, now is the time to keep alert and explore possibilities. As many Water Tigers will find, once they start to take action, developments can quickly follow on.

At work the Tiger year can be particularly significant. For some Water Tigers, important opportunities can beckon, even though these may be different from what they may have envisaged. For some these could entail considerable change and upheaval, but to compensate, these Waters Tigers will often feel invigorated by the challenge they are now presented with.

For Water Tigers who are feeling staid and unfulfilled at work, this can also be the year when their career enjoys a new lease of life. Opportunities in their present place of work could allow some to switch to something different and broaden their skills, while others, by making enquiries, could find a more fulfilling position with another employer. Again, once the Water Tiger has made the conscious decision to make a change, he will be setting important—and unstoppable—wheels in motion.

For Water Tigers seeking work, the Tiger year can also bring some interesting opportunities. A major feature of the year is that it will give many the chance to develop their skills in new ways. March, May, July and September to mid-October could see the best opportunities, but such is the nature of the Tiger year that possibilities can open up quickly and at almost any time. As far as work matters are concerned, this is a year to keep alert and be ready to act.

With the encouraging aspects, the Water Tiger will also find this a favourable year to develop certain personal interests or skills. Those who are creative could find this a particularly inspiring time, with some exciting ideas to explore. If they are able to promote or display any of their work, they could be encouraged by the response.

The Tiger year can also bring some unexpected travel opportunities and, in addition to a main break or holiday, the Water Tiger could receive invitations to visit others or find his work giving him the chance to travel. Over the year many Water Tigers can look forward to visiting some interesting destinations and areas new to them.

The Water Tiger’s progress over the year can lead to an improvement in his financial situation and this may well lead to him deciding to go ahead with certain plans or purchases he has been considering. However, he should still keep a close watch on his spending and where possible consider setting something aside for the longer term. Money saved now, sometimes enhanced through tax relief, could become a welcome asset in years to come. Also, the Water Tiger should be wary of risk or complacency. Despite the encouraging aspects, misjudgements could still occur, and time does need to be allowed for planning major purchases. Water Tigers, take note and do manage your money wisely.

This will be a special year in the Water Tiger’s domestic life, often being marked by some important family news or celebration. The Water Tiger will enjoy playing a key part, particularly in making arrangements. Also, throughout the year he will do much to help and advise close relations, with his time and insights being valued. However, with many Water Tigers experiencing change in their work and others in their household leading equally busy schedules, it is important that there is good co-operation and a sharing of household tasks. As with any year, pressures, problems and differences of opinion will sometimes raise their head, but if there is a willingness to talk these through, they will not detract from this often rewarding time.