Horoscope Forecast for 2009 : DRAGON

Forecast for the Dragon

The Coming Year: Although you won't have much opportunity to sparkle and shine during the Year of the Earth Ox, you'll experience sizable gains. It's all a matter of pacing yourself -- slow and steady wins the race in 2009. Mastering the art of persuasion will help you in every area of life. Cultivate your powers of seduction; learn how to sell ice cubes to Eskimos. Convincing others to do your bidding will be more effective than using brute force. It may be necessary to take orders from others this year. This doesn't sit well with an authoritative person like you. However, being of service will make you a better employee, friend, parent and lover. Learning how to be a good team player could put you in line for a promotion next year.

Egotistical Dragons, on the other hand, stand a good risk of getting fired. It's possible you could be accident-prone this year, so drive carefully, avoid contact sports and steer clear of violent people. You'll have plenty of opportunities to push the envelope in 2010. The Ox year also favors self-improvement ventures of all kinds. Getting a physical trainer, professional guru or life coach will work wonders. Follow this person's advice to the letter. Never fear; you'll be able to exhibit your star power next year. For now, however, you need to hide your light under a bushel.

Love: A casual fling could turn into the real deal between May and August. Prepare to be swept off your feet. Passion will flare between you and your lover, especially when your mate decides to challenge your assumptions.

In the past, your partner may have been content for you to take the lead in your relationship -- that will change now that the Year of the Earth Ox has arrived. Take the passenger seat from time to time … you may actually learn to enjoy the view! Beware of listening to idle gossip, or jealousy could consume you. Learn to give your partner the benefit of the doubt. If you're single, you could meet someone special at work. Mixing business with pleasure may prove blissful.

Finances: The Year of the Earth Ox doesn't present many opportunities for you to stand in the career spotlight. You'll have to be satisfied with playing an advisory role, which won't sit well with a natural leader like you. Never fear, dear Dragon; you'll have bigger fish to fry in 2010.

For the time being, you need to focus on gaining experience and being helpful to your boss. If you want to switch jobs, set your sights on March and April, when prospects will be most favorable. This is especially true if you work with the public. Human relations, hospitality and sales are the fields that will reap the most fruit. Resist the urge to spend lots of money on a romantic partner -- you're better off saving your income for a rainy day. Gambling should be totally out of the picture in 2009.

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