Dogs will prosper during the Year of the Rat. Apply for a better job, take on more study, start a business, above all have confidence and strive to progress. All of you will experience some ups and downs financially, but overall there’ll be extra income available. Hang onto it and avoid lending money. Expect home hassles with repairs, building work or neighbours. relax, it's nothing you can’t handle. Parent Dogs will have a few dilemmas to solve. Be patient and try to see it from a young point of view. Single Dogs will find love opportunities in their path.

Expect hitches during Winter if you’re moving or arranging home based activities. Also, check tyres, radiators, bus timetables and passports before travelling. You will be tempted to overspend. Avoid this if possible and don’t give in to requests for loans.

Spring fires up tensions in friendships or love relationships. These will blow over but watch out for misunderstandings. You might be joking but someone could take offence. Not all Animal signs share the Dog’s sense of humour.

During the Summer and Autumn don’t take what other people say too seriously as you will receive conflicting information. Follow your intuition and allow it to guide you through any workplace or emotional minefields. Single Dogs can look forward to some flattering attention. If you’re interested, return the signals. Swerve from confrontations at work or in education, even if you know you’re right! Enjoy yourself with country walks, shopping trips and evenings out.