the entry of shrinking packets and changing tides

and so it's official. recession is finally kicking in. multi-national conglomerates are laying off their employees, government bodies are stepping in to allay the situation with their budget(ed) reserves. even the red packets i received this time around was a whopping 30% lesser than my previous assemblage. not even when i managed to stir from my bed with a throbbing headache (courtesy of getting plastered on the previous night) to greet my relatives in the crispest elocution "gong xi fa cai, xin nian kuai le" (equates to happy new year in the tongue of the eastern orient) did it not deter them from stashing a couple less notes into my ang bao.

according to the chinese astrological predictions, the ushering of the year of the ox spells a bad omen for us goat-boomers. so, if you're born in the year of the goat like me, here's a couple things to note: obstacles, delays, new problems and increased pressures will frustrate you to the extreme. be defensive and get prepared for a lot of changes, most of which will be undesirable. keep very friendly interpersonal equations and do not take part in gossiping. you would land in a damaging situation if you say a wrong word. avoid offending those in power. work hard but without expectations, to avoid disappointments. always be alert to avoid back-stabbing, especially from those close to you.

taisui is popularly known as the grand duke of jupiter. it is an intangible energy body of war-like nature that should not be disturbed. hence, for this year, do not install any moving objects like fish aquariums or water fountains in north east. do not renovate, redecorate, relocate or repair in north east. do not drill or even attempt to drive a nail in the north east wall.

money-wise, expect poor wealth luck. manage your earlier investments well and draw up a balanced financial plan for the year. avoid impulsive purchases and have a tight control over expenses, lest you land in a financial crisis. 

below average health luck. work stress is very high and you need to unwind and relax yourself mentally and physically. have regular physical workouts. sleep well, do yoga and meditate. you are accident prone this year with cuts, bleeds and injuries from falling down or fracturing. 

i am presuming it's gonna be a pretty hard year for me. sigh...

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