Happy Chinese New Year!

**cosmictraveler** · 01-27-09, 05:06 PM

Welcome to the Year of the Earth Ox!
This Chinese New Year begins on January 26,
2009, and ends on February 13, 2010.
This brings a serious and conservative energy.
This Ox year will be especially long, beginning before and ending after February 5. To the Chinese way of thinking, this gives "eyes" to the year. This year will be a time when you can be especially aware of the influences of both the past and the future. Having wisdom from the past and foresight for the future makes this an especially auspicious year for marriage.

Earth Ox energy promises you the gifts of endurance, discipline, and will power so you can reach your goals next year! Stubborn Earth Ox gives you greater determination and strength to endure challenges and trials. The current international economic slowdown will affect many, but by harnessing the power of the Ox, you can rise above and build prosperity beyond your wildest dreams!
Want to know more? Click on your Chinese Sign for more information on how the Year of the Earth Ox will affect your Chinese Sign!

http://www.astrocenter.com/msn/2009-....aspx?Af=-1000

**~~John99~~** · 01-27-09, 05:07 PM

This Chinese New Year begins on January 26...

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

**Tyler** · 01-27-09, 10:09 PM

恭喜发财！

**cosmictraveler** · 01-28-09, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by tyler

恭喜发财！

并且愿您的新年是健康的

**Fraggle Rocker** · 01-28-09, 10:25 AM

Gong Xi Fa Cai. (Or Gung Hee Fat Choy in Cantonese.)

**Tyler** · 01-28-09, 10:57 AM

Write in Chinese, Fraggle!

当新年的时候，我们都是中国的！

**Fraggle Rocker** · 01-28-09, 11:23 AM

Somebody needed to transcribe it phonetically. My office browser doesn't even display that character set.

**Tyler** · 01-28-09, 11:35 AM

wo shuode shi:

dang xinnian de shihou, women dou shi zhongguode!

I would put in all the tones, but that seems like a remarkable waste of time and I assume you can guess which words I mean.

**tim840** · 01-28-09, 05:17 PM

Wo ye zhu nimen hen hao de xin nian!!!

**Liebling** · 01-28-09, 05:36 PM

Happy New Year!

I'm a rat myself. It seems it wants me to slow down and be patient. That doesn't sound like too much fun!

The element of Earth and the sign of steady and reliable Ox will challenge active Rats to slow down and be more patient. Conserve your resources, and protect what you have. Important friendships will support you in unexpected ways. This is a lucky year for taking an important relationship to a deeper level. Wise Rats will carefully consider all sides of any important decision. Make changes in your lifestyle for a better future. The greatest gains will be found within established projects. Do the best you can within the limitations you face.

**cosmictraveler** · 01-28-09, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Liebling

Happy New Year!

I'm a rat myself. It seems it wants me to slow down and be patient. That doesn't sound like too much fun!

The element of Earth and the sign of steady and reliable Ox will challenge active Rats to slow down and be more patient. Conserve your resources, and protect what you have. Important friendships will support you in unexpected ways. This is a lucky year for taking an important relationship to a deeper level. Wise Rats will carefully consider all sides of any important decision. Make changes in your lifestyle for a better future. The greatest gains will be found within established projects. Do the best you can within the limitations you face.

I classify myself as a owl, that way theres no definition about me.