DOG / PERRO
AUTUMN
OCTOBER
The Dog in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
The Dog The Dog in the year of the Rat have a 50-50 chance of rising to the top. You can rise to the top or sink into the bottom. It all depends on the dog's actions. More effort, more gain. This year those born under the year of the Dog need to be extra cautious around water activities. Watch over your legal affairs. Do not be unscrupulous this could spell disaster. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in your Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Temple Planner or Calendar.
The Dog is plagued by poor health and mishaps as the illness star afflicts his sector. Elderly dogs should display the Medicine Buddha Mandala in the northwest and wear the Medicine Buddha Bracelet to stay healthy. It is also recommended to display the Herbal Wu Luo on both sides of the bed. On the upside, there is good luck in the form of the ‘Small Auspicious Star’, which brings small packets of joyful occasions. Celebrating birthdays, weddings or the birth of a new baby will improve your overall luck this year. All Dogs benefit greatly by hanging the Kalachakra Mantra Plaque above the main door. Young Dogs should carry the Education Amulet for better exam luck. Luck is average when it comes to your career. This is not a year to be changing jobs even if you feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve. If you persevere you will see the results of your efforts in the 3rd quarter of the year. Display a Ling Zhi Ru Yi or the Monkey on Elephant to improve career prospects.
Personality :
The Dog's loyalty and sense of smell make him a sure friend with brilliant intuition. You are very human and warm and people count on that. You advance in life with a logic that is materialistic and you have a high sense of honor. Injustice makes your fur stand on end and you fight to the end against dishonesty and oppression. Those who get in your way should be careful: your bite is deep and your bark thunderous. Willfully incisive, your cynicism is sharp and constantly fed by your pessimistic nature. This lucid realism allows you to rise quickly from your gloom. Nothing surprises you and certainly not worst case scenarios. Your confidence in the goodness of men is relative and you have a tendency to distrust people that you don't know. But if someone conquers your heart, you are a great friend. You love to frolic in the countryside, spend an evening by the fire, and have your nose in a book. A philosopher and discreet, you don't think that you can change society. To protect yourself from disappointment, you choose your close friends with care after having tested them in the smallest details. In this closed universe where affection reigns, you gladly show yourself as a nutty, eccentric companion that is fun to be around. Your fault: As an introverted Dog, you are on the defensive a little too much.
Work :
Honest and conscientious, you don't work with passion but are
consistent and courageous. Appreciated for your realism and sense
of smell, you have a tendency to see things in black, but this
pessimism allows you to see the worst case scenario and to anticipate
possible solutions in a crunch. A Dog never lets himself be caught
off guard. Altruistic and devoted, you let the interest of the
community come before your own and this attitude assures you the
friendship of your colleagues. You excel in the domains of justice,
teaching, and any kind of social work.
Money :
You have no talent for speculation but the idea of not having
money terrifies you. It's not that you are a spendthrift, but
you want very much to assure the comfort and happiness of your
home. Happily, you know how to sniff out good deals and find the
truffles under the trees. If a business deal is honest, you know
how to bring it to a close and harvest the fruit. If not, you
prefer to tighten your belt rather than be in bad company.
Love :
When you love it is for life. But you have a hard time finding
the right person right away and can easily wander the streets
alone like a beaten down dog. After looking for a long time you
may find the love you have so desperately been looking for - you
get what you want by never letting up on your pursuit, showering
those you love with presents and giving lots of licks! You know
how to make someone attached to you. You are made for family life.
You are faithful, helpful and your pessimism often brings you
surprises. To seduce you, the person in your life should caress
you in the direction of your fur and speak of the eternal love
they have for you.
PIG / CERDO
AUTUMN
NOVEMBER
The Pig in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
The Pig in a year of the Rat will have the best of Fortune. Good luck greets you and thing should go exceedingly well with your family. Good relationships with friends. Wealth will arrive at your doorstep. However, it's not advisable to travel long distances this year. This could have a negative affect on your finances, be cautious of your health. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. HH Grandmaster Lin-Yun's recommended adjustments are found within the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Temple Planner or Calendar 2008. These recommendations will provide you with details for the most beneficial year.
The Boar experiences a mixed year in 2008. Ill health may upset plans. However you enjoy the Star of the Heaven Seal, which brings good fortune that is both unexpected and meaningful. Things proceed smoothly at work and others favour you in any confrontation as you have the luck of friends and allies on your side. Carry the Ally Coin to enhance this kind of luck. Control illness by displaying the Herbal Wu Luo beside your bed and hang the Medicine Buddha Mandala in the northwest. Display the Heaven Seal on your work desk or in the northwest of your living room for luck. For wealth luck, place a water feature with figurines of the Rabbit, Boar and Sheep in the East. You may encounter financial loss on the stock market or through getting cheated. Protect yourself by hanging a the Kalachakra Mantra Plaque above your main door. Boars in school do well in their exams this year, and can carry the Education Amulet for additional help. A suitable Dzi for the boar is the 3-eyed Dzi , which brings prosperity, health and wealth. Wear on your left wrist.
Personality :
Honest and upright, you advance in life like a tranquil bulldozer.
You hate lies, hypocrites, and artifice. If you do something bad
you feel terrible and guilty about it for a long time after the
fact. For your family and friends you are generous and helpful.
Sometimes you are even a little bit too generous because you don't
know how to say no. People don't hesitate taking advantage of
your good nature. Underneath your exterior hides a ferocious determination
for your inner codes to be respected. Nobody can impose their
will on you unless you decide to let them. You make your decisions
and take responsibility for your failures in private. You don't
blame others for your mistakes. When there is a conflict, you
take cover until the storm has passed. You may be criticized by
others for preferring to run rather than fight but raised voices,
fights, and power games revile you. If your back is against the
wall with no escape possible you become a daunting and violent
adversary. Behind your apparent good nature you hide your hypersensitivity
and soul of a gambler. You love to experience all the pleasures
that life has to offer to a maximum. Your sensuality and your
taste for pleasure make you an expert in love - especially physical
love. Your only risk is falling into lustful ways!
Work :
You love to work and want to succeed in your professional life
but not at any price. You refuse to compete, to be opportunistic,
and to make deals under the table. You want to be recognized for
your talent and competence, and won't resort to political intrigue.
So you are not always a diplomat and prefer leaving a business
meeting by slamming the door rather than approve an unsound project.
You will gladly spend more time on your personal rather than professional
life, unless you are your own boss. In this case, you won't count
the hours and will see your projects through to the end.
Money :
The Pig symbolizes material wealth in China so you rarely lack
money. Your love of pleasure contributes to turning you into a
big spender but you are above all, very generous. You love to
have friends for dinner, give your friends presents, and take
your family on sumptuous trips. A cultivated aesthete, you love
to invest in beautiful objects and dream of having a library as
wonderful as the one of ancient Alexandria. Sometimes you just
can't pass up a work of art or rare book. Still, money doesn't
seem to matter to you. Even if you were a billionaire, you would
probably continue to drive a beetle!
Love :
You are in love with love in all its forms: tender caresses, romantic
gestures, sensuous meals, and wild sex. Although you are faithful
in love, you are very possessive and jealous. To be happy, you
need a curious cocktail of solitary moments coupled with moments
of tenderness and wild passion. You love it when your partner
shows their continuing passion and infinite love for you in public.
To seduce you, your partner must say yes to everything, especially
to the pleasures in life, which they will be able to fully partake
of in your company!
RAT / RATTA
WINTER
DECEMBER
The Rat in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
It is the tai sway year for those born the year of the Rat. This means you are in the spotlight! The question is, will you be there for positive reasons (i.e. winning the lottery, getting a promotion, etc.) or for negative ones (i.e. divorce, scandal, etc.)? In 2008, it is advisable for those born in the year of the Rat to keep a low profile. Watch every word and take a very conservative approach. Female Rats, in particular, can have problems if they do not follow some specific advice (see The Yun Lin Temple Calendar for more details). There could be physical or mental suffering. Men may see sharp problems in their career, health issues, or financial trouble. Self-reflection will have a positive effect and help off-set negativity, but to avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in the 2008 Yun Lin Temple Calendar.
You can look forward to a good year and benefit from what is known as “heaven luck”, where many opportunities come your way. Wealth luck will be there and with the support of the ‘Tai Sui’ you will make the most of it. Although luck is on your side, you face competition from those who cannot take coming second to you. Don’t view this negatively; instead endeavour to turn competitors into supporters. Display a Pi Xie in the north to avoid troublemakers. The year starts well, with success coming as early as February with excellent relationship luck. To benefit from heaven luck, activate the north of your home with plenty of metal energy by hanging 8 Immortal coins. Activate good networking luck by displaying your allies and secret friend, the Dragon, Monkey and Ox in the north of your living room or on your work desk. There will be times when you are severely stressed out. Carry a Good Health Amulet if you are susceptible to high blood pressure.
Personality :
You enjoy life's pleasures, are a gourmet and connoisseur of good
wine, curious about everything and an opportunist. Your fertile
imagination pushes you to get out of your daily routine through
the delightful things you think up to do, to the joy of your friends.
But if your family and, above all, your little ones, are delighted
by your unfailing love, your individualistic side comes out as
soon as you leave home. Magnetic and charming, you are surrounded
by a mysterious halo. Your relationships are formed with people
that can help you, at least in the beginning. But sometimes a
sincere and solid friendship is formed. Faithful in love and friendship,
your circle of close friends is small because you have chosen
them carefully. You know how to use this close circle of friends
to get what you want, if need be. Manipulation is an art that
you know well, with no sense of guilt. Naturally distrustful,
you are secretive about your life and always attack first when
you feel threatened. Your hypersensitivity makes you hate being
laughed at or reproached and you can become aggressive over nothing.
Be careful about being too cynical because it can sting. Your
fault: You are overly critical.
Work :
Your mindset and innate gifts as a strategist tend to make you
an incredible politician. You are also at ease in the business
world and have an intuition that allows you to know which way
the wind is blowing. While you excel at thinking things through,
you balk at taking action yourself and delegate work that bores
you to a maximum. Your projects don't often get set up because
you lack perseverance and don't implicate yourself enough; you
run away from routine and don't like to feel hampered by set hours,
places or constraints in general. Your gifts as a strategist come
out when you are independent but you sometimes hesitate undertaking
your own projects.
Money :
You can be extravagant or miserly with money; everything depends
on the period and your mood. The Rat is lucid so you know how
to adapt yourself to any financial situation. You have almost
as much taste for rigor as you do for opulence. No matter the
drink provided, what's important is getting drunk... Your skillfulness
and cunning allow you to rapidly regain a financial equilibrium
when the balance tilts in the wrong direction. It is rather common
that you have a secret est egg that you don't hesitate digging
into, to the delight of your loved ones. What irritates you most:
waste.
Love :
While you sometimes seem egotistical on the outside you are highly
sensitive and sentimental on the inside. You are very emotional,
and easily carried away by your passion and jealousy. You love
fiery love that is agitated and tumultuous. Your only fear is
finding yourself enclosed in a frightening routine! You don't
hesitate using your imagination to preserve the freshness of your
couple. You know how to play the role of the lover, the loved
one, and the faithful friend. To seduce you, a person must be
understanding, respect your taste for mystery and often surprise
you. "Surprise me..." is your first commandment.
OX / BUEY
WINTER
JANUARY
The Ox in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
Those born under the sign of the Ox will do quite well this year! There are many lucky event stars shining down on the Ox, casting their light on greater fame and fortune! The year the Rat will offer protection from negative influences and bring positive energy creating the opportunity for promotion. During this year, the Ox must be very careful not to overwork itself and pay particular attention to health, seeking medical treatment immediately if anything feels out of line. In other words, don't neglect your health! H.H. Grandmaster Lin Yun's recommended adjustments for the Ox can be found within the Yun Lin Temple's 2008 Calendar.
2008 will be a better year compared to 2007 as obstacles from the previous year dissipate and things run comparatively smoothly. Love luck is particularly good this year. The single Ox looking for a mate will find their match, while those who are married will rejuvenate their relationship. Display a pair of mandarin ducks in the southwest or wear a 2-eyed Dzi bead to actualize marriage luck. Carry the Four Heavenly King Protection Amulet to strengthen relationships with peers. There is promise of promotion at work accompanied by an increase in income. Wear a mantra ring with lapis lazuli to tap the luck of the 24 mountains. The year is beneficial for those who have exams, and the Education Amulet will bring you additional luck. 2008 keeps you busy both socially and at work. This will suit some Ox people, but could also lead to your feeling weak and burnt out. Protect your health with a Herbal Wu Lou and wear a Medicine Buddha Bracelet.
Personality :
A Chinese proverb says, "The ox is slow but the earth is
patient". You go through life with determination and common
sense. You love nature and so like working outdoors. You also
like quiet cottages, and have respect for traditions. You are
solid, with a quiet interior force that people can count on. You
also have a great sense of humanity, are loyal, honest, upright,
faithful, and have integrity. No job turns you off when you have
made a decision and you never go back on your word even if it
means being unduly stubborn. You suppress your emotions, and hide
them most of the time - notably when you are in love because you
are afraid of being rejected. You are not afraid of solitude,
and prefer spending your evenings in a quiet cottage in the countryside
rather than a Parisian lounge watching the beautiful people go
by. A little bit rustic, you are not a diplomat, and let others
know what you think without hesitation. If someone attacks you,
you fight back like a bull with your head lowered and horns ready
to gouge your enemy. Those who hurt you or those close to you
should watch out: you hold grudges for a long time - excessively
so - and never forget a name or a face. You always get sweet revenge...
even several years later. Your fault: You're a bad loser and can't
stand failure.
Work :
You take on mountains of work with no apparent effort. You are
well grounded both physically and mentally, face problems head
on and always find a solution that is never "the easy way
out". You inspire confidence in those close to you because
you keep your word and are respected because of your honesty and
steadfastness. You master the workings of business affairs and
your strong will always gets you to your fixed objective even
if the road is longer than expected. Your endurance is without
limits.
Money :
You are reasonable and know how much money you have right down
to the penny. You earned your money through sweat and hard work
and you are not the kind of person to throw it away on an impulse.
You invest in land, real estate, and durable goods, and never
spend your money unwisely. Your family lives in relative comfort
at home but you have to be pushed out of the house to take part
in outings or leisure activities. You are an excellent money manager
with the mindset of a countryman: you can live on very little
and love seeing your nest egg get bigger and bigger...
Love :
"Slow but sure" is your motto in love. You love pleasure
but you never get involved quickly and it is likely that you will
remain alone if someone doesn't come looking for you! Passion
and ardent declarations of love make you feel uneasy. You like
to establish a relationship slowly, step-be-step, and take time
getting to know a person to learn to appreciate them. To attract
you, the person you are seeking has to gain your confidence, respect
nature, be very tender, and have nothing against slipping on some
comfortable slippers.
TIGER / TIGRE
WINTER
JANUARY
The Tiger in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
For those born under the sign of the Tiger, the year of the Rat will be a mix of good and bad. There is the potential for financial loss or even physical injury. Pay extra attention to health and do nothing to put yourself at risk. Avoid getting into arguments, as conflict with others could result in dire consequences. Keep the peace, and do not argue or force your ideas onto others. Let problems roll off your back, avoid all conflict and vice. Walk a straight and virtuous path. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. H.H. Grandmaster Lin Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in the Yun Lin Temple 2008 Calendar.
You can look forward to a much better year ahead as the star of romance and scholastic excellence pays you a visit. While 2008 promises plenty in the way of love your intrinsic element of wood may cause you to be overly aggressive in your pursuit of success, leading to some problems. It is important to keep your emotions in balance. Display the Ksitigarbha Fireball in the northwest to keep a stable temper. The Tiger also enjoys the small auspicious luck from the 24 mountains; this means you will come into small packets of good fortune. Tiger people will benefit greatly from wearing metal this year, such as the “Om Mani Padme Hum” or Kalachakra pendant. It is a year to tap into the luck of your allies by carrying the Ally Coin or displaying figurines of your allies and secret friend, the Dog, Horse and Boar. It is also a year for learning new skills; carry the Education Amulet to further knowledge. A suitable Dzi for the Tiger is the 4-eyed Dzi to enhance wisdom and bring clear thoughts. For career luck, display one of the 5 Famous Generals such as General Kuan Kung in the center of your home. For wealth, display a Jambhala water feature in the east.
Personality :
You have a rage to live and the teeth to sink into a plank of
wood. Fortune doesn't motivate you but your desire for passionate
adventure and impossible challenges does! Cyrano de Bergerac would
almost dim in comparison to someone as high in color as yourself.
Nothing stops you, neither eccentricity nor danger. You decide
on your course of action through impulse; you listen to your heart
more than to your reason. Your fearless enthusiasm motivates others.
People would follow you to the end of the earth if only to take
part in the wild dreams that you imagine each day to get beyond
the reality and routine of every day life. This extravagance goes
hand-in-hand with a need to command: you love it when people obey
you without a word. Caution to those who don't: they could get
badly clawed. Excessive in everything, your behavior betrays the
force of your emotions: passion and anger are part of your every
day life. If someone tries to put you in a cage, you become crazed
and roar loud enough to dislocate your jaw! An insatiable adventurer,
you build your life from the hazards and opportunities you encounter,
grabbing onto the chances that are offered to you with an almost
unconscious audacity. Your fault: You are unpredictable and not
very good at making others feel secure.
Work :
A charismatic person, you are a leader of men, a maestro, a captain
of ships. If you are put into a subordinate job, you die. You
need action and independence to give measure to your talents in
convincing clients, amassing business affairs, and conquering
markets. You make your path in a universe that is wild, anarchic
and without hierarchy. Roads that have already been taken don't
interest you. You can't conceive of working without passion and
refuse to bow down to logic, fixed hours and uniforms. A lord
reigns in you!
Money :
Savings, security, and organization are abhorrent to you. You
love to play the stock market, go to the races, and bet your salary
on an even number. Money interests you only to the extent that
it can buy you emotional thrills and pleasures. Your generosity
is often without limit. You will invest in a new undertaking without
hesitation, confident in your luck and intuition. It's true, the
risks you take are generally compensated for! You are ready to
give your friends a lot of money and in time you will become a
magnificent hero who lights up the world.
Love :
Your love life is as intrepid and romantic as your life in general.
Like a white knight, you have no fear and no reproaches to make.
You climb up balconies to save princesses. The first days of passion
are fiery and you shine! Completely fickle, you run away as soon
as routine is present. If your loved one leaves you, you act like
a lord, admitting defeat without bitterness. One love lost is
ten more found! To seduce you, a person must be ready for anything,
respect your sense of space and liberty, love disorder and adventure
and purr with pleasure when your paws become velvet!
RABBIT / CONEJO
SPRING
MARCH
The Rabbit in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
Those born under the sign of the rabbit can be unsettled during the year of the rat. However many lucky stars shone in on the rabbit's path. Health could be good money couldn't be good job opportunities abound those in business will profit family. Life can be happy, avoid vices. Be diplomatic and keep the peace and all will be well. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in your 2008 Yun Lin Temple Planner or Calendar.
A good year in store for the Rabbit with plenty of opportunities to make money and achieve success; the only setback is the declining energy star which weakens the Rabbit. This results in you having to put more effort and be more tenacious when going after what you want. To strengthen your intrinsic energy, display a horoscope water feature in the east of your home. Tap the energy of ‘tien-ti-ren’ by placing figurines of the Boar, Sheep and Dog on your work desk. Make the most of your luck by displaying a figurine of a Monkey Sitting on an Elephant on your desk to bring promotion luck. For wealth, display the yellow Jambhala holding a mongoose in the sheng chi direction of your living room. Carry the Guardian Amulet to safeguard your wealth. Protect your home by hanging the Kalachakra Mantra Plaque above your front door. Single Rabbits can enhance peach blossom luck to find suitable mates this year by displaying a figurine of the Rat in the north of their bedroom. A suitable Dzi is the 7-eyed Dzi as this brings smoothness and good luck to all your endeavours.
Personality :
Lively yet tranquil, peaceful yet realistic, you use your intelligence
to create a burrow made just for you, where everything you hate
is banished forever: disorder, quarrels, indiscretion, anguish,
tumult, and haste. You are a diplomat in society: highly courteous
and with an elegance that charms those around you. You know how
to listen to others who gladly tell you their secrets. Still,
you think that everyone must solve their own problems and don't
get involved in the affairs of others unless you have to. Underneath
your soft, silky skin is a calm, highly determined person who
can get out of any situation. Effusive sentiments and tumultuous
emotions make you feel uncomfortable. You face agitated situations
with logic and a certain detachment that can make you seem indifferent
or cynical. In fact, your aspiration for peace is above all others.
You look for the tranquillity of a place that will least upset
your inner world: after long reflection, you can build the universe
that fits you best. An aesthete and erudite, you love to plunge
into books and long evenings near the fire in company of those
close to you. Your fault: A tendency to go back into to your burrow
the moment a cloud appears and to run away like a Cat when conflicts
arise.
Work :
Your talents as a negotiator and your open mind allow you to rise
rapidly in society, even if you don't run after promotions. You
have confidence in your instincts, can "feel" a good
deal, and get into the race astutely. Your luck will do the rest.
You aren't very good at working in groups but are most productive
in the quiet isolation of an office or workshop. Your capacity
to synthesize makes you an excellent organizer and manager...
of your own work. As for colleagues, you don't always like working
by their side nor getting involved in their projects. You are
extremely independent and try to maximize your autonomy.
Money :
You are generally well situated on the financial level. This is
fortunate because you appreciate having a comfortable lifestyle.
You hate being caught off guard so you save your money regularly
and invest in low risk ventures that promise a peaceful future.
You probably have savings accounts, an IRA and life insurance,
etc., which will assure you a comfortable life old age. This prudence
is mixed with a healthy organizational sense that frees you from
money worries and allows you to live a pleasant, comfortable life.
Love :
You are a solid person that your friends can count on. In love
you prefer tender hugs and caresses to tumultuous passion. A romantic
in your soul, sensitive and attentive to you partner, you know
how to make yourself wanted through your kindness and charm. Dinners
by candlelight and weekends in Venice are what you aspire to in
love. You are happy with someone gentle who is neither possessive,
jealous nor impulsively aggressive. To attract you, a person must
be cultivated, romantic, warm and well brought up.
DRAGON / DRAGÓN
SPRING
APRIL
The Dragon in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
This is the three harmonies year for the Dragon. Lucky stars surrounds you! The Dragon will be blessed with promotion financial gains and fame. Substantial growth in your career, can come your way. Take advantage of this good time. However pay attention to family members well-being. There could be some changes to your family structure. Be cautious when you are in moving objects, traffic accidents boat car and playing. Pay extra attention to your children's behavior this year, negative behavior could not only affect them, but you. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in your Yun Lin Temple 2008 Planner or Calendar.
This is a non-stop year for the Dragon. Your creative energy is at its peak and you find yourself pulled in many different directions. Refrain from being too impulsive. Devote more time to considering your options before starting on new projects. The Completion Star combined with the Earth Seal, together with your natural drive to succeed, is a potent cocktail indeed. Make sure you get your feng shui correct as you have the most potential to take advantage of good earth luck this year. Wear the 3-eyed Dzi to attract supporters and to keep you healthy. A potent symbol for the year is the Earth Seal; keep the symbol of earth on the cover of your important files for excellent luck. Alternatively, wear the “Hum” Pendant in gold . Activate recognition and promotion luck with a Monkey on a Horse on your office desk. Energize your intrinsic energy by lighting incense in a 9-Dragon Incense Burner in front of your home altar or hang the 9 Dragon Screen in the southeast of your home.
Personality :
Sovereign in your kingdom, you exist to be flamboyant and exceptional.
Like the mythic, fiery Dragon, you love to confront the enemy
in battle, leaving the earth behind you burnt to a crisp, and
hearts inflamed along your path. Great commander of the rain and
fine weather, one must respect you when you talk, admire you when
you act and submit when you command. An impetuous energy animates
every one of your actions: you are ready to take on any challenge,
go off on a conquest of power, and tear down any obstacle. If
by chance you fail, you will never admit to being vanquished and
will find in this snub a new will to conquer. An insatiable warrior,
you become stronger after each defeat, and more invincible after
every wound. Demanding of others, you are rather gentle on yourself
and rare is the Dragon who recognizes his faults... Intelligent,
lucid and clairvoyant, you willingly bang your fist on the table
when your audience doesn't share your point of view. You like
to see life as a big adventure and can't stand it when those around
you lack ambition. Your fault: A bit of megalomania and narcissism!
Work :
You are meant for big projects. A tunnel under the Atlantic, a
trip to Mars, a pyramid at the Louvre... You are at your best
when involved in great projects and in extreme situations. Intuitive
and visionary, you are exceptionally creative, endowed with an
innate sense for the show and stage. You belong to the race of
powerful men and horsemen. Hungry for success, you can work day
and night without sleeping to get a big project going. Boredom
is what kills you, not work.
Money :
An aristocrat in the world, you love to live in a grand style,
going out every night and spending money without counting. You
like to drive a sports car, hunt for antiques in China, and sleep
in silk! You are generous to yourself, family, and friends, and
you cover them with presents... especially if they show their
gratitude! Born under the sign of Luck, the Dragon is rarely without
money. But come what may, you never lower yourself to do work
that you hate for money. You have your pride even where money
is concerned!
Love :
Exasperating Dragon! Your irresistible powers attract consenting
victims into your den. When you deign to lower your regard to
the chosen one, you know that they are already conquered, all
the better, since you hate all forms of resistance! In exchange,
you ask for nothing more than to be honored when they are at your
side. For you, love is something owed to you, not a duty, so your
partner must often make do with little to be happy. If they reproach
you the slightest thing, you leave by slamming the door, once
you have let out all your rage. Trying to blackmail you has no
effect. To seduce you, a person needs to be fascinated by you
and your gestures, to swoon in admiration, and hide a strong heart
behind a seeming fragility.
SNAKE / SERPIENTE
SPRING
MAY
The Snake in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
After the year of the Pig, one will be happy to know that the year of the Rat will be extremely auspicious for people born under the sign of the Snake. Celebrations and new welcomed successes are at hand. You will not have to work hard for what you want to achieve. Work will be prosperous the family will be at peace. Be cautious about forming new friendships this year. It's inadvisable to start a new business and don't be reckless with your speculations. There are specific months that one should not start new enterprises check the Temple calendar for more information. To dispel adversities, several cures are in order. HH Grandmaster Lin-Yun’s recommended adjustments are found within the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Temple Planner or Calendar 2008. These recommendations will provide you with details for the most beneficial year.
The Snake comes out from under the shadow of the Tai Sui with improved health and energy. Obstacles faced in 2007 dissolve in 2008, with the Snake gaining strength and luck from March onwards. There is good improvement on the career front. Recognition luck is greater than wealth, which means most of your gains come in the form of your bosses realizing your worth rather than in material gains. To enhance for promotion luck, display a Monkey on an Elephant or a Ru Yi on your work desk. While there is money luck indicated, you are prone to getting robbed/cheated. Carry the Four Heavenly King Protection Amulet as a remedy. Protect your home by displaying figurines of the Door Guardians near to your main door. Keep your money in a Nine Dragon Wallet for empowerment. If you run your own business or are in sales, display the Pak Choy in the Southeast of your living room to bring plenty of sales or customers. To ensure smoothness in all that you do, wear the 10-eyed Dzi . There is great promise of romance for single Snakes. To enhance relationships, carry or wear the Infinity or Mystic Knot Symbol.
Personality :
Like the Snake that enchanted Eve, you know how to make more than
one person lose their head! Refined, funny and gifted in seduction,
you shine in society with your intelligence and vivacious spirit.
The snake is admired in China for his wisdom and you have a philosophy
in life that is all your own. Intuitive and lucid in all situations,
you become reserved when conversing and are silent most of the
time, preferring to let your thoughts make their way in silence
rather than through chatter. However, if the subject is abstract,
you don't hesitate expressing yourself while your audience looks
up to you in admiration, seduced by your knowledge. A cold-blooded
animal, you love intrigue and playfulness in life, but preserve
large periods of time for idleness. You have the capacity to realize
your projects in a few hours while others would take days to complete
them. When you start out, your efficiency is terrifying and all
the more so as you often work alone and at your own rhythm. You
are faster than the average person, as you slide over obstacles
like a snake in the grass. With your venom, you willingly attack
your enemies with acerbic comments, leaving them only when your
thirst for revenge has been satisfied. It's better being your
friend...
Work :
You solve most of your problems in solitary, preferring your inner
rhythm to that of the outside world. A fine negotiator, you love
to come up against difficult partners. You have the inner resources
and calm necessary to get what you want in any circumstances.
You're not afraid of responsibility and efficiency is your forte.
With little movement and few words, you analyze the situation
with your uncommon gift for synthesis. Once the path has been
outlined, you go straight for the target, absolutely remarkable!
One single fault: You can't stand failure. Proud Snake that you
are!
Money :
You love money but only for the pleasure that it allows you to
enjoy. This is all the more true since you appreciate a universe
with a minimum of comfort. You will gladly spend a lot of money
on an art object or trip to a warm climate rather than buy a washing
machine or car. More of an ant than a cicada, you have a tendency
to spend all of your money very easily. You are lucky to be calculating,
good in business, at choosing collaborators and making relationships
with people who are capable of helping you enrich yourself with
the least amount of effort!
Love :
Once your pray has been hypnotized, you are sensual, passionate
and very possessive. A dominator in your soul, you overtly demand
that your partner satisfy all of your desires. While you are jealous,
you are neither very steadfast nor faithful. You like to seduce
any pray that passes your way if only to reassure you in your
capacity for seduction. Your favorite arm: talking about Prometheus
or Freud to enchant your future conquest with an undercurrent
of erotic suggestions. To attract you, your pray must be intelligent,
licentious, admiring and passionate.
HORSE / CABALLO
SUMMER
JUNE
The Horse in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
This is a Tia Sway year for the Horse. That is in you are in direct conflict with the rat. There are unlucky stars are in the sky. Beware of being framed by scoundrels and loss of wealth. The family structure could be weakened. Be cautious of health damaging ill illnesses. Peace in the households could be disrupted. Good deeds could be dissolved away, so add to your karma bank and do extra good deeds daily! Meditate, pray or chant more. Disagreements and grudges formed among friends and relatives that could be carried on for years to come! Be humble! During the Year of the Rat people will totally misread your well intended actions. If you don't know something don't fake it! Take your time research and get back to people. Be cautious of traffic accidents and severe depression. One way to get through the year is to build your inner core; self cultivate yourself (take classes) and obey all rules and regulations. It is your half time show. Re-group and keep a low profile. This year, you will not get away with anything. Be humble. The rat is like a having a big brother watching your every move - you are under surveillance 24/7. He'll catch you, if you do not adapt the right attitude...Behave!. It's his year not yours - you are not worthy! To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in detail in the 2008 Yun Lin Temple Planner or Calendar.
Horse born people are in for a tough year as the stars in 2008 are not in your favour. Your luck forecast indicates a year filled with, obstacles, mishaps and general bad luck. You are in direct conflict with Tai Sui, suffer from the #5 misfortune star, the Three Killings and the star of natural disasters. With so many afflictions in your chart, it is paramount that you apply the required cures. Display the Flying Dragon Horse with a Pi Yao in the south facing north and carry the Tai Sui Amulet to appease the Grand Duke. Curb that impulsive trait of yours as it will not serve you well this year. It is even better to appear indecisive than to jump headlong into something you will regret. Remedy the #5 by wearing the Kalachakra Pendant or carry the Five Element Pagoda . Display the Trinity Pagoda in the south of your home. Tap into divine luck by display the 3 Generations of Sheep in the south. Activate the luck of allies by carrying your Ally Coin . To counter the Three Killings, display either 3 Chi Lins or the 3 Divine Guardians facing south.
Personality :
From the fiery Horse, symbol of all happiness in China, you have
inherited vivacity, loyalty, the elegance of a thoroughbred, and
the impatience of a child. You are worldly and at ease in high
society and are an elegant conversationalist. Your intelligence
and fluidity of thought easily convince people of the soundness
of your ideas. But a "big talker" is often a "small
doer" and this failing follows you around. What keeps you
from taking action is a fear of failure because you never come
out of your adventures intact. On the other hand, if the subject
is familiar to you and you have some reassuring support, you jump
headlong into the adventure. You love to move around: constant
movement animates your being, but you most often get around obstacles
rather than jump over them. This fear of failure paralyses you.
Your dynamic spirit is never dampened. You can't stand idleness,
and long-term plans don't attract you because you are quickly
unmotivated. You paw the ground with impatience when there are
traffic jams and will cut across a field to get out of one with
gusto. Your fault: A lack of confidence in yourself.
Work :
You need to feel independent, free and above all, you don't like
to have someone watching over you. Your elegance of expression
and convincing words make you an excellent salesperson, especially
if you have spent the day on the road. Sitting in an enclosed
office doesn't fit with your desire to be on the move. The ideal
profession for you is one where you can travel a lot. You love
to innovate and make decisions quickly, but work that requires
endurance is not for you. It is through the race and movement
that you gain speed. Now, you just need to know when to stop at
the right moment and at the right place...
Money :
You don't save for the future and are not consistent with money.
If you have some, all the better; if you don't, you live without.
Earning money is not a motor in your life. On the contrary, it
often takes last place in your life. Your fickle lifestyle - notably
concerning work, which you change often, reinforces this financial
insecurity. If you need money right away, you will gladly sell
your furniture and personal things. You are an idealist rather
than a materialist. You have confidence in your luck and never
doubt that you will be able to get out of any situation. Your
opportunistic side sometimes comes to your aid...
Love :
Eternally in love, and fiery like a stallion, you love the tumultuous
emotions you feel when falling in love and discovering a partner;
you throw yourself body and soul into a new adventure and are
immediately passionate but without jealousy or possessiveness.
A wonderful companion, you shower the people you love with presents.
But passion only lasts for a time and you get bored quickly...
At the first sign of routine, you take off for greener pastures.
GOAT / CABRA
SUMMER
JULY
The Goat in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
It is not a lucky year for the random because the Goat and the Rat have the most confrontational relationship. However, the Goat for this year of the Earth Rat it is guarded by lucky stars that will offset all fear and evil and bring good fortune. Female Goats will have much better luck than male Goats. With happiness and prosperity well careered advancements. Male Goats will appear very happy this year, however, deep inside were but be fearful and sorrowful. Male Goats need to avoid all vices, sexual old exists. This will damage their mental and physical health. Beware of forming partnerships with unscrupulous people, or there will be never ending lawsuits. Students stay focused. For all Goats, stay on a true and focused path. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. HH Grandmaster Lin-Yun's recommended adjustments are found within the Yun Lin Temple Planner or Calendar 2008. These recommendations will provide you with details for the most beneficial year.
This will not be an easy year with predictions of unfortunate luck at work and in business, love and health. There is risk of being cheated by people you trust, and losing money through theft or robbery. You can expect obstacles to pop up causing disruption to the flow of projects and tasks at hand. You are also indirectly in conflict with Tai Sui bringing the possibility of further mishaps. Carry the Tai Sui Amulet and display the Flying Dragon Horse with Pi Yao in the south facing north. Hang a Blue Rhino Amulet in your car and keep one in your briefcase to fend off robbery. Carry the Bodyguard Amulet in your wallet for protection. Place a Herbal Wu Lou beside your bed and wear the Medicine Buddha Bracelet. To protect your wealth, place a Lock Coin in a red packet with some money in it and put underneath your pillow when you sleep. To enhance for wealth, activate your ally the Rabbit by displaying a Jambhala Water Feature in the East corner of your living room. Strengthen your luck by displaying the Black Precious Elephant in the Southwest. A suitable Dzi for you this year is the Tiger Tooth Dzi as this will bring you much-needed protection against the bad luck of the year.
Personality :
An artist in your soul, you are gentle and peaceful, a fine aesthete
who loves the touch of the noblest materials under his feet. Work
bores you, and idleness you adore! Your ideal: to have someone
take care of you. You dream of living under the protection of
a prodigal patron who would let your creative talents bloom with
no material constraints. You love working with your hands when
it concerns art but hate anything to do with work associated with
daily life around the house. You are looking for the right person
to take care of you, make decisions for you, flatter you and take
you to a silky, green field every day. The imaginary universe
that you live in is very far from reality where "everything
is but luxury, beauty, calm and voluptuousness..." When you
come back to earth, you fall into a dark pessimism, are very stubborn,
capricious and can pout. Your over-sensitivity is only matched
by your sluggishness. When conflicts arise you take cover until
the storm has passed; you never even think of ramming your adversary
with your horns. You usually win your fights because your perseverance
and your natural charm are endearing. Your fault: You are an easy
mark for wolves.
Work :
You excel in creative, artistic fields and in anything to do with
the theater or putting on a show. You have a purely conceptual
mind that likes to be surrounded by realistic collaborators who
will take care of the books and the commercial side of things
because management isn't your field of predilection. You want
neither power nor honors. You are at ease in the thick of things,
far from the decision-makers. You work in a bubble with an excessive
desire for perfection.
Money :
You will gladly spend the money of others! You know how to surround
yourself with benefactors who believe in your talent and know
how to show it. You don't run after money and are capable of paying
four times too much for an object without batting an eye. You
have holes in your pocket and you are terrible at managing your
money. Who cares! You live in a universe where good taste rules,
either because you have money or are resourceful. You could transform
any stable into a palace from the Arabian Nights!
Love :
Anxious and dependent, you can't live without love. You need a
companion that can protect you, is tender, and will shower you
with attention. Fights at home and raised voices make you extremely
anxious. An ideal love, you are faithful and happy in an atmosphere
of calm and security. To seduce you, your partner must be romantic
and gallant, and invite you out to cultural events. Above all,
they should never give you an ultimatum or look as though they
want to leave you. In this case, you will be the first to leave
the prairie!
MONKEY / MONO
SUMMER
AUGUST
The Monkey in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
The Monkey is supposed to have good fortune and prosperity fame this year, with the world at their feet. Monkey, Dragon and Rat share a special relationship and are in harmony animals with the Rat. However, because there is an extremely negative star in the monkey's heavens this year, all can go wrong. Therefore it is important, use the almanac as your guide to avoid such calamities. There can be lawsuits, entanglements, even financial ruin. Buy the planner Yun Lin Temple…do not delay! Keep to the auspicious dates this year. To avoid adversities, several cures are in order. Grandmaster Lin-Yun outlines each adjustment in great detail.
The Monkey will not have an easy year compared to last year. But while the financial loss star will affect your luck this year, you also have some measure of protection with the Golden Deities star. Helpful people will rescue you out of any predicament. There is a tendency for the Monkey to lose his cool this year and this could lead to problems with relationships. So watch your temper. Carry the Four Heavenly King Protection Amulet and wear the Dragon Eye Dzi for protection. Activate Golden Deities luck by inviting a Golden Kuan Yin into your home and display her in the Northeast corner of your living room. Protect your house against burglary by displaying the Black Precious Elephant in the Southwest. For personal luck, wear the “Om Ah Hum” Pendant in gold . To enhance for better income, display a Dzambhala Water Feature in the Southwest of your living room. To enhance for relationship luck and good networking, place glitter lamps in the Southwest 3, Southeast 1 and North 2 corners of your home as this completes the ‘Tien Ti Ren’ formation which is very auspicious.
Personality :
Of all the animals of the Chinese zodiac, your are the most intelligent.
Your pranks, finesse, and craftiness get you out of the most delicate
situations without a scratch. Particularly at ease in public and
at parties with beautiful people, you are charming, surprising,
and entertaining with the faces you make, and your irresistible,
funny stories. You can also laugh at yourself with astonishing
lucidity. Your character is that of a "happy pessimist"
and you adapt easily to any context - and not without a certain
amount of cunning. Confronted by a muscle-bound adversary, you
use servility and flattery to lead him by the nose. Your skillfulness
in the art of manipulation has no equal and you easily play the
actor to soothe those around you. Crocodile tears and shameless
lies are part of your daily bread. If you are caught, you have
the good grace to recognize the error of your ways and can make
others forgive you. You jump from branch to branch, from problem
to problem, with an incredible degree of fickleness that borders
on childishness. It is difficult to keep you in one place; at
the least sign of boredom, you swing to another tree. But behind
your mimics and gestures hides an old monkey that the Chinese
name The Wise One. Your fault: You want to be first at any price...
Work :
Ambitious, inventive, and gifted, you work on all fronts with
incredible speed. You constantly need new projects to undertake
and daring challenges. You are resourceful in business, skillful
in negotiations, and insatiable in all that you do. Your good
humor easily motivates the troops. While success comes to you
easily, it quickly becomes difficult for you to manage. Success
goes to your head and you become arrogant and mean to those around
you. No - one would hesitate slipping a banana peel under your
feet - a pirouette and you're gone!
Money :
You love money because it is an exterior sign of your value. A
Monkey never works "for nothing" - all the more since
you spend your money to create a comfortable, luxurious life for
your family. You love to make them happy by giving them sumptuous
gifts and often buy expensive, impractical presents on the spur
of the moment. You don't hoard money and claim that you will never
be lacking in anything. You are lucid and lucky.
Love :
Passion exalts your imagination so you dislike the routine of
everyday life. You idealize your partner but can't bear that they
are only human with faults and manias like everyone else. But
you can't live alone. You are an eternal adolescent, in love with
the stars and with a taste for seduction. You are gifted in seducing
and ravaging hearts with no sense of guilt. Being funny, imaginative,
and mischievous are your favorite arms. To seduce you, a person
must tell you that you are the best, surprise you every day, laugh
at your jokes, and never yawn with boredom.
ROOSTER / GALLO
AUTUMN
SEPTEMBER
The Rooster in the Year of the Rat - 2008 :
Rooster in the year of the Rat are blessed with two auspicious stars. Therefore, a very luck year ahead, Helpful people will come to their aid. They will have good luck and fortune. Wealth will be at its best, family will be happy, be cautious around your properties. Be cautious when making new friends. Be humble and not argue with others. Doing a good deed every day this will increase your luck even greater. To make the most of this year, several cures are in order. HH Grandmaster Lin-Yun Temple Planner or Calendar outlines is ideal to give you details for adjustment for you to perform to take advantage of this year.
2008 will be a noisy year for the Rooster as the argumentative star flies to your sector. This makes you difficult to get along with. This year your emotional temperament hits new highs. Make every effort to calm yourself, otherwise relationships may be strained. Your career continues on to greater heights and money luck is promising. Carry Ksitigarbha to nullify the aggressive energies that inhibit you this year. Display the Ksitigarbha Fireball in the West of your home. There may be legal issues this year, so protect by displaying the 4 Heavenly Kings in your study or living area. To enhance wealth, place 9 Dragons next to a Dzambhala Water Feature in the east. Improve relationships by wearing the 12-eyed Dzi on your left wrist and enhance health by wearing the Medicine Buddha Bracelet. Activate the ‘Tien Ti Ren’ formation, by displaying a Snake in the southeast, Rooster in the west and Ox in the northeast. The 24 mountains bring the General Star, which bestows power and authority. To enhance, place an image of General Kuan Kung in the West of your home.
Personality :
Your bright red comb frightens bad spirits away in Chinese tradition.
Protected from them, you don't hesitate parading around ostentatiously
in public. Hungry for honors and medals, you love to be recognized
for your talents at their just value and to be congratulated in
all circumstances. Spiteful people who criticize you quickly get
clawed because you hate being criticized. Your best quality is
your frankness. You always say what you think even at the risk
of hurting those close to you. Yet you always hide your real feelings
out of an extreme sense of propriety because you can't stand people
meddling in your affairs. In public, you are a true Rooster: an
extravagant dandy who is curious about everything, you strut down
the street - a smooth talker who loves to be the center of attention.
Appearances are more important to you than what's inside. If people
don't look at you, you get depressed. You will happily spend hours
before the mirror to admire your wonderful, flamboyant feathers.
But your attention to detail and perfectionist nature sometimes
make you forget the essential. A loyal and courageous friend,
you don't hesitate attacking if you need to defend them, even
if the battle seems lost in advance. You respect the rules whatever
happens because you are a real conformist. Your fault: You are
somewhat narcissistic and pedantic.
Work :
You have your feet on ground and your head in the accounts! An
expert planner and master of beautiful discourses, you excel at
organizing and directing the work of others on a well-outlined
path. You use tested methods rather than trying to initiate new
ones, but methods as old as the world allow you to make money
easily. You know your work and how to take measured risks. Risky
undertakings make you "sick". Although your obsessive
perfectionism tends to slow you down, it also helps you to avoid
certain traps. When you have succeeded in a mission, your superiors
would be well advised to show their appreciation. Honors and recognition
motivate you like the devil!
Money :
Your qualities as a manager help you to invest wisely and you
often save the ante as well; you back down before no expense to
shine in the eyes of society: sumptuous dinners, dressing to the
nines, the hottest cars, showy jewelry, etc. Those close to you
have to keep up the pace and style, which makes you look generous
in their eyes. In fact, only your friends profit: you are generous
only because you care about how you look in the eyes of society;
you are very stingy with those you do not know and keep a rigorous
account of expenses, stopping yourself before you go into the
red.
Love :
As a conformist, you prefer stability to adventure and simple
sentiments to passionate ones. But living with you can be trying
because you don't hesitate commenting on the pimple your partner
has on their nose or the ugly bulge around their waist while you
yourself, accept no criticism. You are incorrigibly jealous and
tolerate no rival. If your partner has the misfortune to look
elsewhere you quickly become aggressive. To seduce you, your partner
must find you irresistible, take care of your every need, be understanding,
and have a taste for social life.
2008:
el año de la rata de tierra
