Change is in the air for your 2019 Chinese Zodiac career reading! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably into such fortune-telling (yes, fortune cookies included 🥠) at least as much as you are into your career.

No one wants to be stuck in a cyclic 9-to-5 job, trapped by endless tasks, time-draining meetings and soul-sucking work.

Turns out, ding ding ding we might have a solution for you! 👏 Your Chinese Zodiac could jolly well be the answer you're searching for. Maybe even the push you’d need to reconsider your career 🙈

Let’s break it down

The Chinese Zodiac is based on 12 animal signs, and depending on the year which you were born in, you’re assigned an animal (yes, as odd as it sounds). Every animal has its personality and a set of unique characteristics.

It’s very similar to the way in which Western horoscopes can tell you what will happen to you in the upcoming months: From what and who you’re attracted to, the abundance of wealth you may or may not encounter, and of course, which career will make you happy and successful 💰

Alright, I’ll admit. It may not be an exact science, but it’s a fun exercise whether you believe in it or not. Plus, if you’re looking for ways to deal with awkward silences with your relatives this LNY, this subject can be a nice change of topic for conversations.

Lunar New Year is right around the corner. Will the Year of the Boar be your year to shine? 🤔

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Rat

2019 promises good progress and positive change for you. With recognition and opportunities abound, you should strike while the iron is hot. If you’re considering to venture out and start a business of your own, this is your year. Don’t be afraid to put your heart and soul into your craft and work ❤️️

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Ox

Whoa, there are a few curveballs for your career you might want to dodge. Fortunately, it’s no big deal that you can’t handle 💪 As the saying goes, take the bull by the horns; never forget that a challenge is merely an opportunity to prove yourself. If someone offers you a promotion or a new job, why not accept that challenge?

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Tiger

As a general rule, you do what you please. Coupled with a feisty temper, you might step on someone’s toes this year. You will need to learn how to get along and come to terms with others 👯 Also, this year may not promise a big change to your career but try making small goals instead that will eventually lead up to something rewarding.

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Rabbit

Because of your empathy and artistic feelings, you often find creative jobs more attractive. You might be surprised that many of those born in the Year of the Rabbit are successful in art, music, architecture and literature 📚🖋You have the potential to make significant changes for yourself. Why not start today?

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Dragon

Well, what do we have here? 😀 It’s your year to shine! If you are ready for a new position, you should accept that challenging offer. No doubt, such challenges will help shape you to face tougher obstacles in the future. 2019 will bring tremendous career and monetary success.

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Snake

Although 2019 may be a rocky journey for your career, the medley of obstacles and conflicts you’ll encounter will bring in many opportunities for you to shine 🌟 Quick-witted as you always have been, embrace change and seize the right opportunities when you see them.

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Horse

This year shows a great financial outlook as well as furtherance in your career 🙌 If you are well prepared and feel a tremendous amount of passion on the new career offer, you should probably take that leap of faith and pursue your career goal. Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it!

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Goat

Now is a great time to start rolling out those business projects you’ve been planning for years. In fact, 2019 reveals good fortune for your career. Make no mistake, you will be spending lots of effort and time into your work, but you will reap what you have sowed 👏

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Monkey

You will enjoy a solid year of career growth and positive gains (awesome possum!)👍 If you’re up for it, why not amp up your A game by picking up a skill or two? With that said, there will be some setbacks in your career but don’t let that bring you down!

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Rooster

This year might be a little quiet for you but that doesn’t mean you should slack off ☝ As a matter of fact, there are good odds that your perseverance and hard work will attract the favourable attention of your colleagues. To smooth out the bad times, plan ahead and always set up contingency plans.

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Dog

The stars are aligned and all in your favour ✨ If you’re on a lookout for a career switch or to start a new business, this is the perfect time to do it! Achieving your goals will still take hard work and no small degree of charm. As the old saying goes, ‘Hard work pays off’.

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Boar

As we usher in the Year of the Boar, those born under the same zodiac sign are in for a ride 😨 Expect friendly rivals and confrontation this year (Healthy competition is good for the soul, I must say!). Fret not, as you will find new colleagues coming to your rescue 💯 Tip: Familiarize yourself with possible oversights so you may take advantage of similar situations in the future.

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A cautionary side note

If you take this reading word for word, you just might get fired. On the other hand, you may begin to live a career life you're finally happy with. Figure out what you want to do and stop working yourself to the bone.

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