Fortune of the 12 Zodiac Animals
In 2023
(Year of the Rabbit)
Written by Master Shen Zi Long
Folklore Consultant of Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple
Poetic Interpretation:
There are more auspicious than inauspicious stars aligned in the path, but you should keep a low profile when doing anything. Potential misfortunes are expected to be surmounted and your wishes shall be fulfilled.
Career:
This year, many auspicious stars are aligned in your path. You will meet someone who supports your business, and it shall progress rapidly. Financial position is expected to be flexible, and if you can grasp the right timing and plan in detail, your business, both local and overseas, will flourish with the right use of people.
Work:
Your colleagues and subordinates will cooperate with you and you can work with high efficiency. Your supervisor will notice your hard work and you may get a chance to be promoted. Your opinion will be accepted by the company. This is also a good year to change a job or to start your own business.
Wealth and Windfalls:
There will be many opportunities for you to make a good fortune. However, you should not be greedy or insatiable, to avoid over-spending. You might earn from investment in stocks if you pay more attention to the trends and changes internationally. It is best not to gamble.
Romance:
Love is in the air for those born in 1996, you should pay more attention to the person you are interested in. Young married couple born in 1984 can consider having a child. Married men born in 1972 should avoid stray relationships.
Family:
Joyous event can be expected in the form of marriage of your children or the addition of grandchild(ren). Children are filial, and perform well in studies. Financial position is stable, and family is harmonious. Women born in 1960 and 1948 should be mindful of their health.
Remarks:
Those born in the year of Rat should pray to Tai Sui, and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path and to enhance blessings and longevity. Do more charitable deeds to improve your fortune and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation:
There will be numerous devious persons so you have to be attentive in your dealings. It is highly likely to encounter an unpleasant event in the family, or you may also incur financial losses this year.
Career:
Prospect of your business is poor this year. Business is like sailing against the tides and there may be cashflow issues. There is not much support from noble persons. Do make up your mind and work hard to get through difficulties. However, you will be asking for trouble if you push yourself too hard to earn a lot of money.
Work:
Regardless of your field of work, you might face picky supervisor, and it is difficult to cooperate and communicate with your colleagues. You might feel depressed and tempted to resign. However, this is only due to bad luck. You should upgrade your skills in order to overcome the hardships.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Chances of landing a windfall is not high. Those born in the 3rd or 4th Lunar months may try your luck, but it is best not to overindulge. Long-term investment of stocks might be profitable, but it is best to invest within your own financial capabilities.
Romance:
Those born in 1997 can prepare for marriage if your relationship is stable. Young married couples should consider having a child. Married men born in 1973 must be mindful with discord between their spouse. Women born in 1997 should be careful when making friends to avoid affecting your future.
Family:
Pay special attention to the weak elderly at home to prevent sudden illnesses. Spouses tend to disagree with each other, and it is best to work together towards a harmonious family. Pay special attention to the actions and academics of the children. Those born in 1961 and 1949 should pay more attention to their health.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th Lunar months should pray to Tai Sui, and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity for the family.
Poetic Interpretation:
Although you will meet various inauspicious stars this year, but many auspicious stars are aligned in your path. As such, there are signs of misfortune converting into good fortune.
Career:
It is a year of luck filled with vibrancy in whatever you do locally or overseas. There will be noble persons to assist you and resolve difficulties. Be attentive of exhaustion or it may result in illness.
Work:
There is a likelihood of salary increment or promotion. Problems and difficulties faced last year will be resolved. Whether you are in your old job or new job environment, do remain humble. If there is a better opportunity, you can also seek alternative employment.
Wealth and Windfalls:
There will be good fortune this year, and there are aplenty opportunities for you to land windfalls. You can bet on lottery if there are happenstances, but do not let greed take control. It is also good for long-term investments. However, do be cautious with investments or dealings in any venture with high risk.
Romance:
It is a good opportunity for unmarried couples to tie the knot. Those that are new in love will meet their ideal partners and are expected to have a smooth sailing relationship, much to the envy of bystanders. This is the year to make a decision for those in unstable relationship.
Family:
Family is expected to be harmonious and financially stable. Children will show improvements in their studies or may have a chance to study abroad. Be cautious to one’s health, especially for those born in 1950. Married couples born in 1974 are advised to control desires of the heart as extra-marital affairs will affect the family.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th Lunar months should pray to Tai Sui, and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation:
There are more inauspicious stars than auspicious stars surrounding you this year. Hence, be cautious in everything you do or you may incur financial losses this year.
Career:
Business is not ideal this year with several hardships, it is not advisable to take risks. You should remain in your trade and not seek advancement elsewhere, or it will backfire. Be cautious of shareholders not getting along with each other or being framed which will result in legal disputes and suffering unexpected financial losses.
Work:
Your supervisor is demanding and will exert pressure on you. Beware of arguments and rivalry between colleagues. You may become emotional and your performance will be affected. You must face and overcome the problems but do not resign in fit of anger.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Chances of landing a windfall is low, thus refrain from investing and betting. Fortune luck is better for those born in the 11th Lunar month and those who are about to have a joyous celebration within the family.
Romance:
Love is in the air for those born in 1999, it is ideal to get married for those who are in stable relationships. It is a good year for married couples born in 1987 to have a child. Married men born in 1975 are advised to guard against infidelity.
Family:
There will be arguments over trivial matters, married couples in unstable mood will result in disputes. Children will give problems and the elderly at home may face health issues. Those born in 1963 must be mindful of their health.
Remarks:
Those born in the year of Rabbit should pray to Tai Sui, White Tiger and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path and pray for a smooth year ahead. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament to enhance luck within the family and bless the children in their studies.
Poetic Interpretation:
Many auspicious stars are aligned and especially with the Tai Yang star’s blessing, you will have a smooth year with good things happening one after another.
Career:
Business is expected to enter a new milestone, whether you are involved in new or old trade, locally or overseas. Focus on your goal and you can expect the results to be favorable. Keep in mind that there should be good planning and with the right people.
Work:
Work will be stable this year, as auspicious stars are shining upon you. There is mutual co-operation between your supervisor, colleagues and subordinates, but be humble when working with people. Ladies may wish to consider making changes to the way you dress and look.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Chances of landing a windfall is high if there are happenstances, even from dreams. Place bets sparingly and do not be addicted. The fortune for those born in the 1st, 4th, 7th and 10th Lunar months are weaker. Be mindful when investing in stocks and refrain from being too eager to profit from it.
Romance:
Love is in the air especially for those born in 1988. It is a good year to get married and for newly married couples, it is a good year to have a new addition to your family which may bring good fortune as well. Those falling in love for the first time will meet their ideal partners.
Family:
There shall be harmony in the family. Good academic results are to be expected from the children. Elders should watch their diet and those born in 1952 must be mindful of their health.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th Lunar months should pray to Tai Sui, and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation:
You will be overshadowed by many inauspicious stars this year. It will be a difficult year with unpleasant happenings. Be attentive in your dealings.
Career:
There are signs of slow progress thus business partners may want to withdraw from the partnership and there may be financial difficulties. Use suitable people in order to avoid involving in legal disputes. It is not advisable to venture out or invest in short-term stocks. Do not trust friends easily or you may be at a disadvantage position.
Work:
You may witness the division of your colleagues into two distinct cliques, which will cause low productivity in your work and affect your performance. Your supervisor is expected to exert mounting pressure but it is best to put up with the thought of resignation or you will be at a disadvantage. The relationship between colleagues will be more complicated if you are assigned overseas.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Fortune is good for those born in the 3rd and 6th Lunar months but do not be greedy. If you are considering long-term stock investments, you can proceed. It is not advisable to gamble and invest for those born in the 1st, 4th and 10th Lunar months.
Romance:
Love is in the air for those born in 2001, but you must be mindful when making new friends or you will regret. It is a good year for married couples born in 1989 to have a child. Those who are in a relationship for the first time should refrain from being stubborn in your views or take things too seriously, or you may lose out in the relationship.
Family:
Married couples may have arguments over trivial matters. Children of those born in 1977 may invite unwanted troubles for the family. The frail and elderly in the family may face health issues. There may also be some disputes between neighbors.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th Lunar months should pray to Tai Sui, White Tiger and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament to pray for a smooth year, harmony and peace in the family.
Poetic Interpretation:
Many auspicious stars are aligned in your path, leading to many good things one after another and even misfortune can be resolved.
Career:
Business has taken a turn for the better. Low tides from the past are also gradually improving. Finances are flexible. It is expected that several noble persons will appear. Overseas venture can also be considered.
Work:
It will be a pleasant work environment this year. Your supervisor will value your service and there may be chances of promotion and salary increment. You can also consider a new working environment. When in a new environment, one should keep in mind interpersonal relationships and to always remain humble.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Those born in the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 12th Lunar months have fortune stars shining upon them. Chances of landing a windfall is high. You may consider placing a greater bet if there are happenstances. Those who are born in other months should not spend too much on betting. Be cautious when investing in stocks.
Romance:
Those born in 1990 will meet their ideal partner and those who are in a stable relationship may consider tying the knot. Married couples are encouraged to have a child. Married men born in 1978 should be mindful not to be involved in any stray relationship to avoid love scams that will result in the loss of wealth.
Family:
There is harmony within the family and amicable relationship between husband and wife. Financial position is also stable and there may be a chance of either buying a new home or moving to a new place. Children are well behaved and will improve in their studies. Children who completed their study overseas will return. It is the ideal year to move to a new house.
Remarks:
Those born in the year of the Horse should pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation:
It is advised not to poke your nose into others’ businesses, and you may not excel in the things you do. Be mindful of your dealings this year.
Career:
Your business remains largely stagnant and there seem to be no major breakthrough. There will be financial losses or involvement in legal disputes if you do not manage your operations well. You should remain focused and strive towards your goal steadily and within your own capabilities.
Work:
Although you work hard but the stars are not aligned and you may meet with devious persons at your workplace which will affect your emotions, leading to frequent mistakes at work. You need to stay calm and collected, and stand firm in your position. Do not complain about the work taken up as everything will settle down eventually.
Wealth and Windfalls:
It is not advisable to invest in short-term stocks nor to take risks. It is not ideal to be involved in football and horse racing bets or gambling. Fortune luck is generally better for those born in the 3rd Lunar month. You may place bets if there are happenstances, even from dreams.
Romance:
Your emotions and work distributions may affect your relationship and you may be taken advantage of easily. Although love is in the air for those born in 2003, it is not advisable to engage in any romantic relationship. Be cautious when making friends online, or you may be cheated and it will ruin your future.
Family:
There will be differences in the family due to trivial matters. The elders in the family may experience illness repeatedly. Children are rebellious. Pay more attention to their actions, friends and especially activities on the internet. Men born in 1955 should take care of their health.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th and the 11th Lunar months are advised to pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path, and to pray for devious persons to leave and for noble persons to offer aid. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation:
There are signs of unexpected financial losses. You can benefit more by doing more charitable deeds. Even with misfortunes, it can all be resolved.
Career:
Business, much like your fortune of the year, is in the direction to prosper. Finances are also progressively stable. With noble persons appearing, you will see your business flourishing. You may wish to carry out projects that were planned for several years, if you have suitable counterparts.
Work:
You will have chances of promotion, increment in salary or be deployed overseas with important assignment. Work progress smoothly with the co-operation of colleagues. Your supervisor will think highly of you, but pay more attention on interpersonal relationship amongst colleagues and you should upgrade your skills to improve yourself.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Chances of landing a windfall is high, particularly for those who have happy and joyous events in the family. Those born in the 3rd and 12th Lunar months can expect good fortune if there are happenstances. Practice constraint on short-term stock investments and do not be greedy.
Romance:
It will be an ideal year to marry this year. Young married couples can consider a new addition to the family. Women who are new to relationships may encounter a third party that will disrupt the relationship. Married men born in 1980 are advised to guard against infidelity.
Family:
Harmony and joy in the family are to be expected. For those born in 1968, your children are likely to get married or you can expect a grandchild. However, for men born in the year 1956, you must pay attention to your health to prevent chronic diseases.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th and the 11th Lunar months are advised to pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to pray for a smooth year and for assistance from noble persons. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune.
Poetic Interpretation
The inauspicious stars are expected to exert their influences. Hence, do exercise caution and do not rush hastily into matters as there may be consequences of financial losses. Doing more charitable deeds can ward off misfortune.
Career:
There will be many obstacles regardless of the trade of business you are in. There may be insufficient funds to meet the needs. Do also pay attention to competitors of the same trade. Remain focused to overcome the challenges.
Work:
Work may pile up and pressure is expected. Colleagues are easily involved in disputes due to conflicting views. Subordinates may be incompetent, and female colleagues may not get along with each other. For those who intend to resign, it may be difficult to have an ideal job or position this year.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Those born in the 3rd and 9th Lunar months can expect good fortune but do not let greed take control. Fortune is not as ideal for those born in the remaining months. Do not be involved in short-term stock investments and it is also not advisable to gamble.
Romance:
It is advisable to register for marriage for those whose relationship is stable. Be cautious of a third party’s involvement due to your busy schedule for those who met new partners. Men born in 1969 should stay away from extra-marital affairs, as it will ruin your marriage.
Family:
Pay extra attention to the health of the elderly at home, in the event of recurring or sudden illnesses. Children may mix with the wrong group of friends. Women born in 1957 should be mindful of their own health.
Remarks:
Those born in the year of the Rooster should pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune and prosperity.
Poetic Interpretation
Many auspicious stars appeared and you can expect a peaceful and smooth year with good health.
Career:
Business is progressively smooth. It is expected to be rocky at the start of the year due to difficulties brought over from last year. You can expect strong support with the help of noble persons from midyear which is especially apparent for those born in 1970.
Work:
Work will be quite stressful, especially for women. There will be arguments but the situation will get better from the 7th or 8th Lunar month onwards. Your supervisor will value your service and there will be opportunities for promotion and salary increment.
Wealth and Windfalls:
You can expect better fortune this year with a good chance of landing a windfall from happenstances, especially for those born in the 3rd Lunar month. As for those born in the 2nd, 5th and 8th Lunar months, practice caution in short-term stock investments as fortune is not ideal.
Romance:
For couples born in 1994, is ideal to tie the knot and married couples should consider having a child. There will be joyous events for those born in 1958. Men born in 1982 must guard their hearts against infidelity.
Family:
There will be peace and harmony in the family. You may even expect a new addition to the family which will bring fortune with joy. But there will be some changes by the latter half of the year. Those born in 1946 and 1958 must pay attention to their health and diets, to avoid relapse of an old illness.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th and the 11th Lunar months are advised to pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path and enhance blessings and longevity. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament for good fortune.
Poetic Interpretation:
Be mindful of devious persons who may betray you, as well as the health of those of old age in your family. Due to the obstruction by devious persons, you may not excel in the things you do.
Career:
Inauspicious stars overshadow the auspicious ones. There will be slow progress in your business. Devious persons may reap opportunities, causing you financial losses. It is advisable to stay in your old trade and not take up new challenges.
Work:
You may meet demanding supervisors and unreasonable colleagues, causing frustrations, poor performance and frequent mistakes. While facing the problems, even personal ones, you must be very mindful of every decision you make.
Wealth and Windfalls:
Fortune is not ideal this year, be it in football betting, horse racing, gambling and short-term stock investments. Those born in the 3rd and 12th Lunar months may bet on the lottery if there are happenstances.
Romance:
Those who are new to relationship may face a strong rival. Your partner’s intention is inconsistent and the relationship may be affected due to your emotions and work. Those born in 1995 can consider tying the knot if in a stable relationship. It is advisable for newly married couple to have a child.
Family:
Your family will be involved in arguments easily due to frequent mood swings and personal problems. Spend more time to monitor your children’s studies as there are signs of poor results. The elderly at home will face health problems, do be mindful of relapse in old illness before it is too late.
Remarks:
Those born in the 2nd, 5th, 8th and the 11th Lunar months are advised to pray to Tai Sui and register for the blessing lamp to light up one’s path. Do more charitable deeds and bring home an auspicious Rabbit ornament to enhance family relationship and to bless the children in their studies.