Family & health predictions for the Monkey Year of 2016

As the Lunar New Year nears, find out what the Fire Monkey year of 2016 has in store for the various zodiac animals

Curious about what the 2016 Fire Monkey year has in store for you and your family? Read on to find out the predictions for your family life and health!

Rat

The year of the Monkey is generally a favourable one for people born in the year of the Rat. Although relationships look to be stable, Rats might experience mood swings and emotional instability causing conflicts to flare up in your marriage during the year. Do be more patient and maintain open channels of communication to minimize such conflicts. If something is frustrating you, make a conscious effort to talk to your partner instead of lashing out.

Work pressures might present some health issues during the year as well as you gun for your promotion or progress at work. Remember to take breaks so you can come back and fight another day.

Ox

People born in the year of the ox face a great year for marital relationships as the love star shines brightly on you during the year of the fire monkey. You will likely hit new highs in your relationship with your spouse, so enjoy the bright sparks of romance! However, because of your excellent love luck this year, be wary of getting involved with extramarital affairs as members of the opposite sex will find you especially attractive this year.

Health wise, this is not a good year for people born in the year of the Ox. If your child is born in the year of the Ox, do keep a watch for deterioration of per-existing medical conditions, especially respiratory issues. It is advisable to seek medical help if your child falls sick this year, rather than self-medicating.

Tiger

Generally an unfavourable year for people born in the year of the Tiger, your marriage this year is predicted to be largely rocky. Conflicts and even extended cold wars are likely. To get through the year, it is important to try to resolve conflicts peacefully. Take this opportunity to learn to keep your emotions in check and deal with hot topics calmly and objectively. Be transparent to avoid misunderstandings

Similarly, people born in the year of the Tiger might face frequent ailments or deterioration of your pre-existing medical conditions. It is thus crucial that regular exercise and a healthy diet are key components of your lifestyle in the year of the fire monkey. Parents of tiger children would be well advised to stick to regular meals schedules and a balanced diet in order to avoid gastrointestinal problems in your child.

Rabbit

Children born in the year of the rabbit are predicted to excel academically this year. Encourage your child to explore different skills and acquired different type of knowledge to maximize his potential. This is a great year for learning.

While career advancement prospects are bright this year for parents born in the year of the rabbit, stress and negativity might come about because of over-work. Try not to bring home work-related stresses and unwind before coming home if you can.

On the bright side, the relationship with your spouse seem largely stable this year for people born in the year of the rabbit.

People born in the year of the rabbit will enjoy good health this year. The small illnesses that come your way can be easily avoided with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Dragon

The year of the Monkey is a good one career-wise for people born in the year of the Dragon. However, you might run into the danger of neglecting your family whilst pursuing career goals, so do remember to make quality time for your kids.

This year, there could be a high chance of an extra-marital affair, so do keep a prudent distance from members of the opposite sex.

As career opportunities come to the forefront for people born in the year of the Dragon, their health might suffer from stress and overwork as well.

Balance is key.

Snake

Despite an excellent showing career and business wise, those born in the year of the Snake are unfortunately not as blessed in their family life this year. Conflicts with your spouse are likely especially if both parties are unwilling to compromise or communicate. If you are keen on a peaceful married life this year, consider upping the romance and pulling out the stops to please you partner.

Health problems might also arise in the year of the Snake due to emotional instability. Insomnia and fatigue are common occurrences. Do incorporate breathing exercises and good habits into your lifestyle to overcome these health issue.

Horse

There is a moderate chance for conflicts at home this year. It is advisable not to bring home work-related issues and stresses and to maintain open channels of communication. Resolve small issues quickly, before they fester and become larger conflicts.

Gastrointestinal problems might arise due to work pressures. For parents of children born in the year of the Horse, be especially mindful of what he puts into his mouth this year.

Sheep (Goat)

Monkey

As this year, people born in the year of the Monkey will be "offending" their star of birth, this is not a favourable year. It is advisable to lie low and avoid gambling or unnecessary risks.

There will be a negative surge of emotions this year, possibly resulting in poor relationships within the home. Avoid engaging in conflicts related to children’s education and household matters as they are likely to be blow out of proportion. Compromise as much as possible and control your emotions.

Outside of the home, conflicts might abound due to your negative emotions and unexplainable anger. Do try to relieve your anger and stress by catching up with friends of engaging in activities you enjoy. Children born in the year of the Monkey might also be especially angsty, do be patient with them.

Rooster

Those born in the year of the Rooster will enjoy a smooth and happy marriage this year with a minimum of conflicts. That being the case, because of high growth in your career, Roosters might also meet third parties that can wreck havoc on the marriage. Do steer clear of such situations and focus on your burgeoning career and marriage instead.

Dog

Generally, the fire monkey year is not a favourable one for those born in the year of the Dog, with many obstacles coming up along the way. You probably will not feel any sparks fly this year between you and your spouse, but it is likely that your relationship will also be relatively stable.

With many work related problems arising, your health is bound to suffer from stress and fatigue. This year, it is thus important to go with the flow and avoid getting unnecessarily upset over situations that are not within your control.

Pig

Wealth and career prospects are rocky this year, causing conflicts between couples. Females are advised not to overly-restrict their husbands while husbands would do good to stay faithful and consider your partner’s feelings in your actions this year.

This year, people born in the year of the pig will likely suffer from a weakened immune system, resulting in frequent occurrence of different types of illnesses. Parents of young children born in the year of the pig need to be especially mindful of their health issues.

This year is a year filled with danger for people born in the year of the pig. Parents should discourage their children from participating in sports with high risk.

Written by

Leigh Fan

family health