What 2019 has in store for you, based on your Chinese zodiac sign

The key to understanding 2019 lies in the natural element the year belongs to: Earth. As 2018 was the year of the Earth Dog, this new year will be the year of the Earth Pig, according to the Chinese zodiac.

What that means is that the new Chinese year will encapsulate the nature of the pig—sturdy, determined, generous—in a way that is more grounded than, for example, it would manifest in a Fire year.

The coming year, 2019, will see a steady increase in wealth and more room for growth than 2018.

Birth years of the Rat: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

Next year of the Rat: 2020

The year of the Rat follows the year of the Pig in 2020. In 2019, though, those who are the Chinese zodiac Rat will still fare quite well.

According to ChineseFortuneCalendar.com, the Rat and the Pig make successful partners in more ways than one.

They compliment and help each other in both business and social settings.

The Rat provides keen intellect whereas the Pig provides reliability and the ability to follow through with action.

Science may disagree, but astrologers believe that your zodiac sign can influence your condition.

Birth years of the Ox: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

Next year of the Ox: 2021

The Ox and the Pig are actually quite similar: Both are sturdy and reliable.

The major difference between the two, however, is that the Ox can sometimes be a little too strong-willed or stubborn.

The year of the Pig will be a fortunate year for the Ox, so long as the Ox is able to keep its strength in check.

Consider all decisions carefully and you will be rewarded.

You’ll have good fortune if you were born on these days – check out the luckiest birthdates for each sign of the Chinese zodiac.

Birth years of the Tiger: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

Next year of the Tiger: 2022

One of the most perfect romantic matches for the Pig is the Tiger, states TravelChinaGuide.com.

Thus, 2019 will see the Tiger’s love life and personal relationships blossom.

The feisty character of the Tiger will be humbled by the year of the Earth Pig, though, so expect some crucial teaching moments this year.

Looking to stoke the realtionship fires? Take a look at these 10 small but significant romantic gestures that can improve any relationship almost immediately.

Birth years of the Rabbit: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Next year of the Rabbit: 2023

Rabbits share the same gentle, kindhearted nature that Pigs possess; where they differ is in their level of intellect and finesse.

The Rabbit is agile and skillful, and will be able to navigate the year of the Earth Pig with ease. This Chinese zodiac sign will have a fulfilling and successful 2019.

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Birth years of the Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Next year of the Dragon: 2024

The year of the Earth Pig will provide a stable backdrop for the Dragon to prosper. Because the year of the Earth Pig has a relative calm about it, the excitable and fierce Dragon will be able to shine through spectacularly.

According to ChineseFortuneCalendar.com, 2019 will bring tremendous career and monetary success.

Of course it’s one thing to come across money, another to hold onto it. A clever way to build your savings account is to pretend you never had some of your money in the first place.

Birth years of the Snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Next year of the Snake: 2025

In Chinese astrology, Snakes and Pigs are extreme opposites. There is always tension between the two Chinese zodiac signs on virtually every level.

While 2019 will be a prosperous year in general, the Snake will have to overcome obstacles at nearly every turn before finally earning their reward.

Too often, when faced with a fork in the road – whether picking up and moving cross-country or having a child – we fret and dither so long that choice is no longer an option.

Here’s how you make those tough life decisions.

Birth years of the Horse: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

Next year of the Horse: 2026

Like many of the other Chinese zodiac signs, the Horse will have a fine time of it in 2019.

The same kind of advice given to the Ox can also be given to the Horse: Keep the stronger points of your personality balanced.

Horses can become giddy and self-centered, so keep calm as the year of the Earth Pig necessitates.

Having difficulty keeping calm?

There’s no avoiding it – stress is a fact of life. Learning to relax could be the strongest defence against this modern-day curse.

Birth years of the Goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

Next year of the Goat: 2027

Like the Tiger, the Goat aligns very well with the Pig in terms of romantic connection. Pigs and Goats share the same loving, gentle nature.

Relationships will flourish this year for the Goat. Still, people under this Chinese zodiac sign can be emotionally temperamental at times, and the Pig won’t respond well to moody behavior in 2019.

Finding yourself moody or stroppy lately? You may need to stop the negative self-talk and improve your self-esteem.

Birth years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

Next year of the Monkey: 2028

Pigs dislike Monkeys as much as they dislike Snakes, but for different reasons.

The Monkey is far too chaotic for the steadfast Pig, who enjoys stability over restless energy. Where the Earth Pig demands patience, the Monkey has none.

This is why 2019 will cause the Monkey to reflect inwardly for the first time in a while, and provide the opportunity for personal growth.