Year 2008 is a year of the Rat according to Chinese astrology calendar. Earth element will dominate this year. It will give you strength of mind, confidence, solidity, financial stability. This year will be financially stable, favorable for carrier and money-making. Accordingly, there is sense to make efforts in this area, especially during first half of the year.

As for second half of the year, to be more exact – period since October till the end of the year – is difficult time. Struggle between Saturn and Uranium will affect all spheres of life.

Autumn-winter can bring troubles in relationships. This concerns not only private and family relations, but also relations with friends, colleagues, partner etc. Struggle between Saturn and Uranium can contribute to creation of even revolutionary situation in relationships. End of the year will be very difficult for unstable unions, down to break-up of relations.

We accentuate that this concerns unstable unions, sound relationships will be ok. So, try being attentive and tender in your relationships.

People who do not want listening to their intuition and facing the truth will, probably, come into such situation. End of the year 2008 will somehow reveal hidden problems in relationships. So, until you have time, make your unions stronger – in all areas.

It is considered this year is quite unfavorable for flights. There is statistics, showing that years of Rats have high chances of accidents. Besides, sky is the Uranium’s sphere of influence, and, as we already told, struggle between Saturn and Uranium will take place in the end of the year. November is the month when danger of air disasters increases. So, if you need going somewhere, try using other traffic.

Rat is a water animal, and year 2008 is a year of Earth Rat. Water destroys earth, so 2008 can bring natural disasters, hurricanes etc. – however, in the second half of the year.

Year of the Rat usually brings changes, but year 2008 will be quite stable, even in politics.

And only end of the year can bring opposition which will develop in the year 2009. Prices for real estate will be the highest in 2008, but in 2009 they will start lowering on 20-30%.  Some of astrological signs will be able to buy realty or improve their homes already in 2008.

This year will be especially negative for Virgo, Pisces and Sagittarius – they will pass through very difficult family processes. However, this mostly concerns people, whose relationships already have troubles. Year 2008 will definitely be favorable for Capricorn and Aries.

Each astrological sign should expect professional successes – carrier and material.

Taurus enters a new period of life. Probably, old love relationships will return to him, if he looks closer – he can notice these tendencies already now.

Gemini will buy realty, give birth to babies, and study abroad. They can also change profession and business partners.

Cancer will finally get married this year. Year is good for love and study.

Leo will be seized with work and duties. Too much work can affect family relationships, so, be on your guard, and do not allow work outshining everything in 2008! Find time for rest surely.

Virgo will have to make efforts this year. Beginning of the year will be very successful, during this period you should save powers until the end of 2008, when stars promise you work and family troubles.

Libra can have many realty operations, probably, even a home purchase, and also birth of children or grandchildren.

Scorpio will develop international links and studying. Partners from other regions will be very important. In the beginning of a year old love can come back to Scorpio, or a new one will appear. However, be careful in the end, when Saturn and Uranium can provoke quarrels and even break-up.

This year will not be easy for Sagittarius – it will be successful in financial and housing problems, but difficult in family and private life. Grit your teeth and wait – situation will change in 2009.

Capricorn will gain financial success in the first half of the year, but, probably, will suffer because of quarrels and contradictions in private life.

Aquarius will not have a very successful year. Work can pass unnoticed. However, housing problem can be solved. Pregnancy and childbirth are also probable this year.

Pisces should better be in hiding this year – as a year will be rather difficult. However, your self-esteem will remain high.

So, let’s sum up: a year 2008 is rich in surprises and various events. Nevertheless, in general, we will be able to spend it happily, if we remain humane and prudent.