Year of the Monkey
The first New Moon of the Chinese calendar heralds in the Chinese New Year on Monday, February 8, 2016 and today is New Year’s Eve, so we all get the chance to celebrate all over again; how convenient that Super Bowl 50 is tonight as well- having family and friends throughout the United States hosting parties, which equals fantastic Yang energy to ring in the special time.
Clean it up-
Today is a wonderful opportunity to clean out your clutter and make your spaces spic n span clean in preparation for good luck and good fortune to enter your life for 2016. It is also a great way to prepare for your New Moon wishes. When we clear out and clean our spaces, we symbolically allow the space for abundance, good fortune and happiness to enter our lives. See how I am combining excellent Eastern Feng Shui practice with newer Western New Moon practices? There is no coincidence that that we Westerners borrow many of our good energy practices from the Chinese and other Eastern philosophies… because they are PROVEN to work and who does not want more prosperity, abundance, happiness and joy in their lives?
Since we are ushering in the Year of the Red Fire Monkey, it will probably be a really good idea to light a fire or some candles; this is also a practice for New Moon ceremonies. Wearing the color red tonight and or tomorrow will also bring you happiness and joy all year. It is also suggested to place fresh fruit around your home together with blooming plants as that will also bring in the energy of life and newness. With Spring just around the corner for most of us, you can easily plant those bloomers outside soon, so it is a win-win for you and your Spring garden!
Eat well-
Feasts are in order and those shared with friends and family; the benefit of Super Bowl 50 tonight will have most of us already doing this, so celebrating this New Year will be easier than you thought; you most likely will be cleaning your spaces too to welcome your guests.
Get your finances in order-
Once you are finished cleaning it up and prepping the feast, take a look at your personal business affairs and get them in order. I am not saying you need to sit down and prepare your 2015 tax returns, but go through your bills, make sure everything that needs to be paid is, if anything is over due try to pay them or make arrangements to do so, if you can at least get your tax information organized and ready for preparation you will be one step ahead, try to set up a budget for a more prosperous year ahead. This is not a time to lend or borrow money from anyone; the Chinese believe that if you do, you will be doing that all year long. It is a great time to give gifts of money (in red envelopes) to those of your friends and family that need it. The red envelopes symbolize happiness and joy and stave away evil spirits that bring bad luck. Give these gifts with joy and even if you only exchange a few coins, do so for good energy exchange!
Have fun-
The Chinese believe that how you spend the New Year will set the tone of how the rest of your year will flow. So enjoy, celebrate, be happy so that you will allow that energy to flow to you all year long. If you are awake at Midnight (still watching the Super Bow) be sure to open all of your windows and doors to allow all of 2015’s energy out and the new prosperous energy of 2016’s Fire Monkey to enter your home. Set off some fire works (if you have them), bang some pots and pans and give your loved ones a big smooch!
Fire Monkey Energy-
What is the energy of the Fire Monkey? The Fire Monkey will be filled with risk taking, boldness, curiosity, and love. It is a great year to lay the ground work for new ideas, innovations and plans and to act on them; the Fire Monkey puts our work into action and is the most active of all of the signs. He can be quite mischievous too and a bit of a trickster. Beware though if you were born in the year of the Monkey as you should just take it easy and lay low – this may not be your best year. What year were you born and your horoscope for the year:
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YOUR FORTUNE IN FIRE MONKEY YEAR
RAT – You and Monkey are best friends along with Dragon. Now life can be fun and exciting, full of Monkey-inspired treats and surprises. Monkey 2016 is excellent for you to get married or engaged, to launch new endeavors, or have a child. Periodically, take time to stop and regroup or rethink when needed, especially during the 2016 Mercury retrograde cycles April 28 – May 22, Aug 30 – Sept 21, and Dec 19 – Jan 8 2017. Looking for love in Monkey year? Rat is most compatible with another Rat, a Dragon, or Monkey. Ox is also compatible.
OX – Wily Monkey energy adds some liveliness to Ox’s routine, and Monkey year is a great time for you to experience a big change of scenery. But Monkey’s fast ways aren’t your style. Ox prefers slow, steady, and natural. But Ox respects Monkey, who takes risks, is a good leader, and knows how to succeed. Next year Phoenix (Rooster) 2017 is your lucky year. Looking for love in Monkey year? Ox is most compatible with another Ox, a Serpent, or Phoenix. Rat is also compatible. Sheep is least compatible.
TIGER – Monkey is your opposite. But you still benefit from the action and liveliness of Monkey year. Monkey can stretch the truth, so think before you pounce. Not all ideas are worth pursuing. Looking for love in Monkey year? Tiger is most compatible with another Tiger, Horse, or Dog. Pig is also compatible. Monkey is least compatible.
RABBIT – Monkey brings many opportunities that you will enjoy: travel, social events, fine dining, fairs, and festivals. Enjoy the Monkey fun, and express your creative side. Rest if you feel overwhelmed by too much activity. Feng shui of your home and office is a must for sensitive Rabbit to maintain balance during Monkey year. Looking for love in Monkey year? Rabbit is most compatible with another Rabbit, a Sheep, or a Pig. Dog is also compatible. Phoenix (Rooster) is least compatible.
DRAGON – Your lucky year! Say yes to everything! Monkey is your best friend (along with Rat) so you’ll like the vibrant and exciting energy of this Fire Monkey year. There are opportunities for success in business. Just avoid lawsuits or any type of legal entanglement. Looking for love in Monkey year? Dragon is most compatible with another Dragon, a Rat, or a Monkey. Phoenix (Rooster) is also compatible. Dog is least compatible.
SNAKE – You and Monkey are on the same wavelength. Luck is with you this year, especially during summer. And your good luck continues in Phoenix (Rooster) year 2017. But lay low when in doubt because 2016 yang Fire energy can, at times, be too stimulating for yin Snake, even the 1977 Fire Snake. Looking for love in Monkey year? Snake is most compatible with another Snake, an Ox, or Phoenix (Rooster). Monkey is also compatible. Pig is least compatible.
HORSE – Fire Monkey brings lots of active, yang energy that Horse thrives on and finds inspiring. A year for adventure, new journeys, and excitement. Just don’t let affairs get out of hand in summer. Looking for love in Monkey year? Horse is most compatible with another Horse, a Dog, or Tiger. Sheep is also compatible. The Rat is least compatible.
SHEEP – Success can continue from the previous Sheep year. But Monkey’s fast pace is not always to your liking. Extravagance is popular in a Monkey year, and people want luxuries. So be sure to avoid debt because “Sheep eat paper” meaning that Sheep can really spend. Travel is highlighted, especially in summer, but do it on your own terms. Looking for love in Monkey year? Sheep is most compatible with another Sheep, a Pig, or Rabbit. Horse is also compatible. Ox is least compatible.
MONKEY – Now is your year for action! All seasons are fortunate but luck is strongest in autumn. You benefit from the strong, fiery, yang energy of your own year. An excellent time to start new endeavors, succeed in business, and make big change happen. Seek new horizons through travel and adventure this year when risks are rewarded, and reticence loses out. Fire Monkey year is not a yin cycle when things come to you, but a yang cycle to go out and get! Looking for love in Monkey year? Monkey is most compatible with another Monkey, a Rat, or Dragon. Snake is also compatible. Tiger is least compatible.
PHOENIX (Rooster) – Roster, Chicken, Cock, Hen? I call you Phoenix, offering a lifetime of opportunities to be reborn and transformed. Monkey year is a time of excitement, adventure, and new experiences for you. It’s fine to take risks and discover new outcomes. Take a chance because you’ll discover very quickly what does work, or what’s not worth pursuing. You start a new life cycle in Fire Phoenix year 2017. Looking for love in Monkey year? Phoenix is most compatible with another Phoenix (if they don’t peck each other), an Ox, or Snake. Dragon is also compatible. Rabbit is least compatible. In Phoenix year 2017 you’ll start a new life cycle.
DOG – Monkey year brings yang energy to get things done, and Dog likes accomplishments. There’s much activity and personal involvement in this passionate Fire Monkey year. This new energy is inspiring to Dog, but it might encourage you to be overly enthusiastic or unrealistic. So stay vigilant and responsible, natural Dog traits, because projects might not develop as planned. A year to stay balanced and avoid extremes of temperament. You’ll start a new life cycle in Earth Dog year 2018. Looking for love in Monkey year? Dog is most compatible with another Dog, a Tiger, or a Horse. Rabbit is also compatible. Dragon is least compatible.
PIG – Monkey year can inspire you to be the life of the party! So join the whirlwind activities in this exciting Fire Monkey year. Accept all social invitations, and travel is highlighted. Just keep a clear perspective and not get carried away. Don’t let people take advantage of your generosity, or mistake kindness for weakness. Looking for love in Monkey year? Pig is most compatible with another Pig, a Sheep, or Rabbit. Tiger is also compatible. Snake is least compatible.
The above Chinese Horoscopes were written by Susan Levitt at Susan Levitt.com – and I must give her credit and immense gratitude!
Wishing all of you a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Joyous New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy!
xoxo from Kim and Expressions of the Universe!