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Declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Sanitation, Year 2008 will be a leap year which starts on Tuesday according to the Gregorian calendar. In addition, the United Nations also announced that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato It was declared to re-waken the human race about the emerging link between malnutrition and food security and aims to wipe out global poverty.

In observance of the Chinese calendar, 2008 is also the Year of the Rat (鼠). The Chinese Year of the Earth Rat will start from February 7, 2008 to January 25, 2009. Although I don’t believe that celestial bodies has a relative effect on our fate and our current being, I found Feng Shui fascinating after reading the discussion topic in our forum which was started courtesy of our official Feng Shui Consultant, “CityHunter”. I believe that life will not get the pleasure from life itself if I can’t appreciate the intricacy and subtleness of each and every culture passed down from one generation to another. And from my own standpoint, this makes us different from any other creature. And that makes me living each day motivated

I have made a little research on the 2008 forecast for the year of the rat and since I am not an expert on this matter, I would like to disclaim all warranties and liabilities made by this prediction. You may want to seek professional premium services from our official Feng Shui Consultant which you can contact by following this link.Here are the Chinese Brown Soil (Earth) Rat Year Forecast and Predictions for your business in the Philippines and the Global Filipino Entrepreneur Communitythis 2008:

Born in the Year of the Rat (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984)
Long term investments could show favorable returns since the Earth component of year 2008 prefers conservatism and practicality. The Year of the rat will be a grand year for opportunity if you keep errands in place and possible, opportunities will probably come about as conservative investments. Keep hold of your budget because you could still be clashed with a few household obstacles especially if you are doing business in the Philippines.

Born in the Year of the Pig (Born 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983)
Money problems will come about if you can be persuaded by a clever, sly type salesperson that provides unassailable proposals. Adhering to your budget should be carefully observed and take caution with every expenses that will occur. Make it a point to think twice. The second part of 2008 will gain you more revenue than that of the first half.

Born in the Year of the Ox (Born 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985)
There are great chances that your debt will be diminished on the Year of the Rat. Revenues will have greater chances of having growth. Finances will be stable and promising. Don’t forget to keep track of your health. You may also come across with money coming from a good fortune. Lastly, don’t forget to stick to a tight budget this 2008.

Born in the Year of the Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986)
Your assets could experience too much risk However; there will be a significant rejuvenation of your health. Keep track of your spending since over exhaustion of your revenues each month may result to distressing under performance. A careful look at your long-term financial plan will do the trick and if you don’t have one yet, make sure to have one this year especially in the world of Philippine Business.

Born in the Year of the Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987)
Be on your guard this 2008, as a Filipino Entrepreneur, either here in the Philippines or overseas, your business has could have a murky outlook. It is best to stay close to people whom you had a good relationship with in the past when on the lookout for financial advice. Your positive standing this 2008 is on long term investments if examined thoroughly.

Born in the Year of the Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988)
Because the Earth element of 2008 has preference to conservative actions of risky investors, your finances will be at uniform level with of last year’s. Your health will be in very good condition but be cautious with your savings. 2008 is also the right time if you consider carrying out a major purchase for your home.

Born in the Year of the Snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989)
Filipino Entrepreneurs born in the year of the snake will be able to acquire your long waited financial comeback if you suffered some financial slow down in the past. Avoid buying expensive purchases on impulse to avoid suffering from your buyer’s remorse. Profits will be evident in conservative investments under 2008’s Earth element.

Born in the Year of the Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990)
Consider what a risk is and what is risky because the year of the rat is not a good year for risk taking Horses. Be wary of all your expenditures and be vigilant of people asking you for a loan since there might be a possibility that you cannot be re-paid.

Born in the Year of the Ram, Sheep or Goat (1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991)
There could be a great improvement of your revenues this 2008. You may be astounded by an unforeseen downfall. Ensure that you have set aside sufficient funds to cover for unanticipated misfortune and also for financial maintenance. The Earth element of 2008 favors your conservatisms.

Born in the Year of the Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992)
Expect to see better changes from 2007 since your financial trends are generally set to be pleasant this year as the Year of the Rat is favorable to Monkeys in terms of money and finances. Just bear in mind that 2008 is not a year for perilous investments. Keep on using your intrinsic capabilities on spotting what is best. 2008 is one of the years that prefigures acceptably for your stash and those savings could result to generate substantial assets in the coming years.

Born in the Year of the Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993)
Prepare for some startling heavy expenses as it may immerse into your hard-earned savings Make sure that you have a created a thorough list of what you have to spend all-year-round. Avoid buying on impulse and avoid overspending as the temptation for something new could come back and hit you at the end of the day.

Born in the Year of the Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
There is a good likelihood that the Year of the Rat favors Dogs and because of that, there will be apparent upturn with your financial affairs. However, trusting too much on people around you might get you in trouble. Getting a second opinion from someone you trust when considering a financial decision is always the wise thing to do.

There you go. Good luck this 2008. Keep things clean. Let’s work altogether for our nation’s prosperity. Stay away from the rat race and strive to look for and attain financial freedom. Seize the year 2008! Heads up Entrepreneur Philippines! Happy Chinese New Year 2008!