Tatler kicks off the Year of the Water Rabbit with a monthly animal signs outlook in collaboration with Dato' Joey Yap's Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics

The fourth animal in the 12-year cycle according to Chinese astrology, the Rabbit is a zodiac animal that represents people born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023.

The Chinese New Year falls on January 22, 2023, welcoming the Year of the Water Rabbit, a sub-component of the Rabbit that applies to those born in 1963. This is because Chinese astrology also incorporates the five elements—water, metal, wood, earth, and fire—and the zodiac moves through a different element each year.

The Rabbit symbolises good luck, patience, prosperity, and vigour while the Yin Water element represents sensitivity, intuition, and inner peace. Combined, we can expect to move into a more patient and gentle 2023, with some lucky breaks.

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Malaysia's master of Chinese Metaphysics and world-renowned feng shui expert Dato' Joey Yap gives Tatler an overview of what's in store for each animal sign in the Chinese zodiac in February 2023.

Rabbit

Tatler Asia

1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023

Rabbits may experience a bumpy ride in their personal and professional life this February as some difficulties might crop up. Despite the confusion, keep your guard up; there might be those who seek to take advantage of you. Do keep an eye out for those who’d use you as a means to their end.

Dragon

Tatler Asia

1904 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012

A lot of issues might be piling up at work and your outlook for your career isn’t looking favourable. Take more time to deliberate on your decisions because if you were to make the wrong choice at this crucial juncture, you might find yourself in more trouble than with what you began with.

Snake

Tatler Asia

1905 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013

February is a great time for education and learning. As such, the energies for this month are especially beneficial for students as they can help them to increase their likelihood of passing examinations with flying colours. At the same time, however, do be patient and choose your words carefully when communicating with others as being impatient might ruin your focus.

Horse

Tatler Asia

1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014

If you’re looking for attention, you are likely to find your popularity increase especially among friends. Some extra money can also be earned this month through the buying and trading of old, valuable antiques, if you have any. If you’re studying, you can find some breakthroughs around this time as well.

Goat

Tatler Asia

1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015

This month, you might be spending more than usual. It’s no cause for concern, however, as it is likely tied to reasonable things such as daily expenses. Your productivity at work might take a dip which would result in butting heads with your superiors, so it’s time to buck up in February.

Monkey

Tatler Asia

1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016

Opportunities for business and partnership might present themselves to you this month so do keep an eye out for them. It’s an especially favourable time for collaborations if it’s been on your mind for a while. In terms of personal relationships, tension might rise between you and your partner. Try to practise more consideration and thoughtfulness towards one another.

Rooster

Tatler Asia

1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017

Work-wise, growth and development might come slow and sluggish growth might diminish your motivation. However, this depends on your own actions. If you wish to find inspiration and keep the fiery passion burning inside, find new people outside your usual circle and be open to new ideas.

Dog

Tatler Asia

1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018

Cooperation and mutual benefits are the themes this month. Doing so is likely to increase your own social standing among your peers and in turn, opens the door for more opportunities and progress. Be proactive and initiate it by taking the first step.

Pig

Tatler Asia

1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019

Career-related opportunities are plenty in the month of February for you. As you are likely to be graced with multiple options, do take the time to consider them properly. It’s a good time for personal development, sharpening one’s talents and making progress in your career.

Rat

Tatler Asia

1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020

There may be a rebellious streak in you around this time of year and it may gain the wrong attention from your higher-ups. With self-awareness, however, you should be able to keep your nose clean. On top of that, do take extra precautions when it comes to health as you may be prone to issues such as gastrointestinal problems.

Ox

Tatler Asia

1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021

Tension runs high in the office this February for the ox and you may have to deal with a lot of stress. Besides that, an increase in expenses is also likely. It would be recommended that you avoid “high-return investments” for the time being; if something appears too good to be true, be more sceptical.

Tiger

Tatler Asia

1902 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022

The outlook for your career and relationship is looking up for you in February, so do take full advantage of that by doubling up your efforts. At the same time, you may encounter things that are totally beyond your control. When that happens, let it go and focus on what’s within your control instead; go with the flow in this regard.

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