Keep the peace WORK If harsh words are being hurled
across the office, your colleagues could be forgetting how to behave in this Year of the Snake, warns Ellen Qi.
Libel and slander could be counted as high business risks in this Year of the Water Snake. Snakes generally have a negative image, but in astrological terms, the Water Snake is regarded as influen- tial and insightful, and more flexible than other Snakes. They manage others well and are
affectionate with family and friends – a side of their personality they tend to hide from colleagues or business partners. Chinese tradition says that when the
Dragon comes to the earth it becomes the Snake, often termed “Little Dragon”. People should act peacefully and try to avoid annoying it. But don’t look down on the Snake – it can unexpectedly attack
whenunhappy.The Snake’s forked tongue indicates the possibility of a vicious “war of words”, hence the risk of libel and slander this year.
Watch out for libel and slander this year
Blackis thecolour of thisYear of Snake,
indicatingunexpectedchangesand insta- bility, so it is important to be cautious. While it is a good year for business,
with complicated situations being quickly understood, attention is vital when signing documents. It is a good time for detailed projects involving investiga- tion and research.
The Snake profile People born in the Year of Snake can use their sneaky energy to advantage by looking for loopholes and following
through on detail. They will be inspired by a newfound ambition, and find support for added responsibility, accord- ing to
www.hanban.com. This is the year for themtomakehead-
way slowly and methodically. Snakes becomeboredeasilyandfrequentlychange jobs. They are conscientious and diligent at work, but as theyare relaxed individuals theycanoftenseemtobeslackingoffwhile actually at the height of their creativity. Organised and precise, Snakes can
meet tight deadlines and are able to solve problems quickly. As they like to
work alone, they can sometimes seem as though they are withholding information or being secretive.
Predictions The Year of the Snake is a time of conservation, rebuilding and change. Favourable businesses: automotive, finance, water-oriented, fishing, travel, aviation, high-tech security, household security, mining, real estate, building materials, hospitality (particularly wedding catering), and import and export. Unfavourable businesses: fashion,
education, entertainment, new energy sources, electronics and computers, and communications. How is your Year of the Snake? Is it living up to the predictions?
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