Sometimes this year you might feel like having a bit of a lion down. The start of the year will see a cat-alogue of ill omens delivered to your doorstep and yes, unfortunately, it has your name on it. Left to its own devices, the universe is planning on turning you into a sourpuss this year. But let us whisker in your ear: keep in mind that you are the felis one, that you are not claw-less, and that you can des-puma-te your fate by relying on your own tail-ents.
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Clearly you’ve never been a fan of dog-ma, but the jungle drums are beating and they’re telling us that a myriad of niggles might accompany your feline wriggles this year. Do we have a suggestion? Yes, we do. To stay in shape, so that the twists and turns of life don’t tear stripes off from you, a course of something like paw-lates will get you through in a whisker. A little more attention to your health this year will ensure you don’t flat-lion.
Your regular water holes might find you withd-roar-ing more than anticipated this year; if so turn then to your various side-lions. This will prevent any financial cat-astrophes. We’re not kitten you, this year presents opportunities and pitfalls in equal measure. It’s true that you’ll always land on your feet, but first check how heavy the down-paw is going to be.
We all agree that there’s something fitting as you bite down on the scruff of the neck and carry your loved one around in your mouth, especially when your style is to do so in haute cat-ure. Why then do we suggest that your better strategy this year might involve a lot of pussyfooting around? You’ve the Curly Tongue Star visiting, and we all know that prey tastes better when its not talking back at you. Don your best s-linx-ing around gear and stalk at leisure.
Your purr-fessional activities get some assistance this year from the Heavenly Virtue Star. This one is a type of other-worldly catnip, turning the less-than-desirable into something in your favour. We’re not questioning your littership skills, but you must be aware that this year will be a grand game of mew-sical chairs and you’ll want to get to your cat-seat by the window before the competition does. If need be: pin-stripes and cuff-linx.
Sorcerer: Dr James Greenbaum
Sorcerer's apprentice: Susan Zhang
Wand bearer: Forest Chan
Director/Editor: Yukti Vidyarthi
Translation editor: Melanie Ng
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Thanks to: Sandy Chen Dowling; Ellen Lo
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