Last week was my eighth Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. In previous years I never paid it much attention; it was merely an exotic holiday that came too close on the heels of Christmas and (to me, the real) New Year to be especially meaningful.
This year was different. Perhaps having acquired my permanent residency in HK made me feel like I belonged here. Or maybe it was the thought that by June I will be temporarily leaving this place, made me appreciate its character and many festivals more. So in the past few days my friends and I trekked to the flower markets, watched the multimillion-dollar fireworks extravaganza over the harbor, gorged ourselves silly on dimsum, Sichuan and Vietnamese food, and admired the decorations around town (various shades of eyepopping red). You can find the complete body of evidence here.
And now a bit of forecast for 2006 for those of us born in the Year of the Horse:
The Horse is the most fiercely independent animal sign, extremely sensitive to others, loves companionship, popular (oh yeah??), hotblooded, impatient (yehhh!) and falls in love too easily (hah!). Your galloping spirit is well suited for the busy year ahead. Run swiftly at the front of the field to capitalise on exciting opportunities when they present themselves – but don’t speed too far ahead of yourself or waste your energy on the latest craze. Sometimes you are too independent for your own good.
Career prospects are especially promising and even though wealth holds little interest for you, finances are favourable so long as you are prudent with spending. Draw comfort and support from the companionship you crave. Both relationships and home life should make you appreciate what's in your own backyard, with some memorable highlights. Despite your roaming nature, curb restless tendencies – your life is active enough and the year is lucky if you accept the support of those closest to you.
And if you're not a Horse, well then check this out.
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