Year 2011 Overview

The Chinese New Year is coming and everyone is waiting to usher in the Year of the Rabbit!

For those who believe in Chinese Astrology, read this:

Chinese Astrology is based on the Lunar Calendar. That means

that the Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day each

year. In fact, it can vary by as much as three weeks.

Consequently, for babies born in late January to early

February you must consult the charts to determine the

correct birth sign.

People who were born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit are

sweet, sensitive, compassionate, sentimental and protective

of those they love. This causes the Rabbit to be very

popular, and they usually have a wide circle of friends and

family and a stable home life. Rabbits love to entertain

others in their homes and their homes are usually

comfortable and well-furnished. They are clean, neat and

quiet "nesters," and make great hosts or hostesses, or even

diplomats.

Their sentimentality sometimes leads them to be overly

idealistic in love, but because of their stability they will

usually listen to their friends and move back to the

balance. But if a Rabbit person is for some reason deprived

of the stability and supportive relationships that he or she

needs, they may be often emotionally upset, even to the

point of developing physical illnesses brought on by the

emotions.

This is especially true if the Rabbit is trapped in

conflict. A Rabbit person will usually try to avoid conflict

and if forced into it, will try to be peacemakers, and they

sometimes can be easily manipulated by a stronger

personality. Some rabbits are insecure and tend to

pessimism, but a strong group of friends and/or the right

love interest can encourage them back to their normally

kind, gentle and happy selves.

They may seem to more assertive personalities to be avoiding

their problems rather than dealing with them, but the Rabbit

simply moves at his or her own pace and it does little good

to push them. They are generally fairly satisfied with the

status quo and may feel threatened when challenged.

With an unselfish, principled partner, the Rabbit usually

makes a fantastically loving and protective friend, partner,

or family member. And with a good supportive family or

circle of friends they can develop the sense of self-worth they need to be happy and successful in life.

Romantically, the most compatible match for a Rabbit is a Pig or a Goat.

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For the rest of us who have a thing for horoscopes and some beliefs in astrology,

do go to http://www.astrology.com/2011-yearly-overview-intro/2-d-d

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of the stars and the ups and downs as predicted for the rest of the year.

Of course, this was before we were told that there is a thirteenth star and that we have now got to change signs! But seeing is believing so do visit : http://www.startribune.com/newsgraphics/113661579.html for a look at the new star line-up.

Enjoy!