I’ve always been very skeptical about horoscopes, especially the ones which use broad categorization, such as the 12 chinese zodiac of animals, and the astronomy zodiac signs (libra, pisces, etc). How could everyone born in a particular year all have the same fate and fortune??

Nonetheless, these horoscopes never fail to amuse me. They are like the pieces of paper in fortune cookies. Only longer. Much longer. They are made so general that they can apply to easily 1 million people! Anyway, I decided to see what my fortune would be like for the year. According to the Chinese Astrological calendar, I am in fact a Metal Rooster! Here’s goes:

Your personality will tend to bloom this year — you’ll be less secret, less withdrawn than usual; you’ll look more for the company of others. The year will be most favorable to extolling your creative talents. The stars will incite you to exploit your hidden resources, and their usefulness will not be limited only to your affairs or to your home. Set your imagination free!

Beware, however! Your tendency toward compassion will be increased this year. It’s possible that it will induce you to take care of others to the point of imposing on yourself heavy financial or other burdens. Don’t let yourself be moved by the misfortunes that others will describe to you in a deliberately tragic manner. Assure yourself of the validity of what people tell you before granting your aid. Besides, remember that well ordered charity begins with oneself.

Don’t hesitate to warn competent authorities of cases of ill-treated children. This is not an act of base denouncement but of good citizenship. Take an active part in the campaigns of sensitization to these painful problems of our society.

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