how to thrive in the tiger year

We’re approaching that time of the year again, the real new year. 

I don’t know about you, but the “…three, two, one…nothing” countdown ritual around midnight on January 1st never did it for me. 

But maybe that’s because the energy of the year doesn’t really change until the Lunar New Year that happens this year on February 13 or 14, depending on where you’re celebrating it.

This year, it’s going to be a big change, since we’re shifting from the slow-moving Ox year to the dynamic, speedy Tiger year.

This is really good news if you haven’t yet gotten the payoff you’ve been expecting from all the hard work you did in the Ox year.  Hold on a bit longer (and definitely keep on working in the remaining weeks of the Ox), it just may be forthcoming in the year of the Tiger.

As I mentioned, things tend to accelerate up in the Tiger year.  In fact, some people may be uncomfortable with the pace and demands of this coming year.

The Tiger likes communication, writing, technology and loves to travel.  And even if the economic downturn isn’t completely over, people will tend to be less miserly in the Tiger year. 

Change is a key word in the coming year.  Be flexible and always have a Plan B.  And whatever you do, don’t try to hold onto anything (or anyone) too tightly.  A good question to ask yourself is”  “Am I holding onto this out of fear or emotional attachment?”

Be proactive.  “What is the next step in my career?” would be a good question to ask, then take steps toward creating that—even if everything is going well in your current position or business.  I’m not saying your job won’t be secure.  It’s just not a good idea to get too comfortable in Tiger years.

If you want to travel, move or make a career change, there’s a good chance this can happen for you.  Visualize it and research ways to make it happen.  Be willing to think outside the box and to move very quickly when you feel compelled to do so.

If you’re single, this year might be better for taking things—and people—lightly and playing the field, rather than latching onto one partner too quickly (a Tiger year hazard) or letting them latch onto you.  Commitment could be elusive for some, although people born in the Dog and Horse years are in their element and may do very well in romance.

Overall, Tiger years can be fun.  Just don’t take anything too seriously.  Play with technology and choose something you’ve wanted to learn for a while and take a class or go back to school for something that really inspires you.  In any year, I’m an advocate of  meditating and following your intuition, though in a Tiger year, this is even more crucial.  Fast decisions made from an inner knowing are favored over slow ones.  If you have to think too much or list the pros and cons, the answer’s probably no.  A good new year’s resolution for this year would be to become more spontaneous and decisive.

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If you would like to maximize your success in the Tiger Year, please call me to schedule your new year’s reading, 1 hour or ½ hour with astrology.  Find out what your major themes are this year and where to direct your precious time and energy.  (619) 275-1731.