Happy Lunar New Year!
ON JANUARY 22, WE CELEBRATE THE START OF THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT AND CAT (IN VIETNAMESE CULTURE).
Symbolizing hope and peace, the Year of the Rabbit/Cat shares our desire for Canadians to stand united to stop Asian hate in all its forms. It’s a year to embrace a fresh start and new opportunities.
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Check out your Horoscope!
Rabbit/Cat
Born: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
While most of Asia celebrates the Year of the Rabbit, Vietnam celebrates the Year of the Cat. 2023 is Rabbit/Cat people’s benmingnian (本命年 běnmìngnián /bnn-ming-nyen/ ‘origin (of) life year’). Rabbits/Cats, in your ‘birth year’, are believed to face many challenges. You will have the opportunity to evolve in all spheres of life. Pursue these answers as you read Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong.
Dragon
Born: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
The year of Rabbit/Cat will bring good luck for the Dragons in various aspects of life. Many great things are lined up for you and you will find new ways to sail through different situations. Appreciate what is coming, seek a better understanding of yourself and practice self-compassion when you make mistakes like On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.
Snake
Born: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Snakes will develop smoothly in a good direction this year! Positive changes will enter as a ray of hope in your life. You might come across some people who will help you explore a new world of endless possibilities. It is upon you to make your life better and worthwhile. Picture your year ahead as you read Chop Suey Nation by Ann Hui.
Horse
Born: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
The Horse natives will enjoy good health and financial prosperity this year. You are advised to approach life with a positive attitude. Being sad and gloomy will only take away good moments from your life. Remember to surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you and make you happy, and to enjoy the film Always Be My Maybe directed by Nahnatchka Khan.
Goat
Born: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Goats, your horoscope is relatively turbulent, but you need to look at it with optimism with a view to taking advantage of the up times. Although Goats look gentle on the surface, you are tough on the inside, always insisting on your own opinions in your minds. Don’t be afraid to let your resilience shine through. Dig deeper into this as you read Obasan by Joy Kagawa.
Monkey
Born: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
The Monkey natives will enjoy a successful, peaceful, and blessed year. You are willing to put in work this year, which will pay off resulting in a better life for you. Your friends and family will be proud of you and you will be supported by them at every step. Use your sharp wit to bring positive changes to those around you, like the main character in the Teeny Houdini series by Katrina Moore and illustrated by Zoe Si.
Rooster
Born: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
There will be ups and downs for the Rooster natives. Some aspects of your life will see positive changes while others will witness challenges. You are advised to be ready for whatever life throws at you. Stay mindful of your pride and you’ll quickly rebound from setbacks, like those found in the film Minari directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
Dog
Born: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
A Dog’s greatest virtues are loyalty and honesty. The Dogs will be favoured by luck this year. Most aspects of your life will see growth which will make you extremely happy. You are lucky to be surrounded by people who motivate you and root for you, and this year you will feel blessed to have them in your life. Take this time to reflect on The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Pig
Born: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
This is a year full of luck and bliss for the Pig natives. Everything that you have been waiting for will be yours this year. You own your destiny and walking on the right path will get you where you want to. Use this year to connect with your cultural heritage and share it with others, just like in the book Lin’s Lucky Red Envelope by Sennah Yee and illustrated by Elaine Chen.
Rat
Born: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
This year is an especially lucky time for those born in the Year of the Rat. With their strong social connections, adaptability, and potential for prosperity, those born in the Year of the Rat can expect to thrive during this time of abundance and good fortune. But be careful to not be consumed by wealth-seeking. You must introspect and spare time for the things that matter and make you happy in 2023 – a lesson learned in the film Crazy Rich Asians directed by Jon M. Chu.
Ox/Buffalo
Born: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
The Oxen/Buffalo will be able to achieve balance in their lives in 2023 due to their commitment and dedication like never before. Things will finally start to fall into place so embrace yourself for positive changes. The Ox/Buffalo natives will achieve their greatest potential. 2023 will also be the year when you decide to pursue your passion and use your creative side to get ahead in life. For inspiration, check out Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Tiger
Born: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Compared with last year, your overall fortune is on the rise, and you are destined to be very comfortable in life and work. Although your overall horoscope for this year is good, there will be some twists and turns in the process. Tiger people, you should learn to gain useful lessons from failures, fully understand your own shortcomings, and be calm in the face of difficulties, so as to avoid strife and usher in a better situation. The film Tigertail directed by Alan Yang should give some helpful perspective.
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