First leg – Jump start
Out of the kennel and onto the track, it's a great start to the year. With so much wood around, healthcare, consumer and paper industries get a leg up.
The Dog takes a tumble in March - not great for casinos and transport. They'll make a comeback in October.
Second leg - Dog days of summer
Wood fuels Fire-related industries through the spring - telcos/internet, utilities and technology should do best.
There's just enough earth in the charts to keep property, resources and renewables grounded throughout the year.
Be wary of a summer of discontent in some quarters.
Third leg - Hair of the dog
It's not a year for Metals to bark so don't expect much more than a whimper from banks and financials - we expect both to underperform from the previous two years.
August and September are the best months for autos and machinery.
Fourth leg - On the ball
The Dog spots the ball and gains speed. The Hang Seng ends on a high note. HK Tracker Fund rides the tailwinds.
Water comes full cycle and puts the Fire out - transport and gaming are back in favour.
Wood Tiger
Woof! Out of the kennel and onto the track, the years don't start any better. Cast those cocks aside and focus on the rabbit tail twitching.
Wood Rabbit
Didn't see the dew on the grass? You've taken a tumble and are nearly back to where you started. Shake yourself down and press on regardless.
Earth Dragon
They've put a blanket on you - you're turning circles on the grass and not looking forward. By accident you stumble forward a few steps.
Fire Snake
You've turned into a St Bernard and come to your own rescue. Unfortunately this means lying down and guzzling all your own supplies. No progress.
Fire Horse
Can't give a dog a bone? What have they given you? You're wandering around in a daze. Lurching forward but uncertain of where that tail is.
Earth Goat
No, no, no, not the way to go. You're looking as sick as a dog, as if you've had nothing to eat but a dog's breakfast. If you lie down with dogs . . .
Metal Monkey
. . . at least you're back off your mat and standing, but you're right back where you began the year. Let sleeping dogs lie? Bah! Up you get.
Metal Rooster
That baying at the moon seems to help, the best month you've had since the start of the year, no more dog in a meat market for you.
Earth Dog
Are you hard of hearing or just stopping for a slurp of water now the heat of summer has gone? We want you in good fiddle, no time to pout.
Water Pig
Your dogs are barking? It's the final corner, you can see the rabbit, the rabbit is beautiful, don't lose that scent and don't go and see a man about a dog.
Water Rat
They're on their feet cheering you in the stands. Now is not the time to take your eyes off the track, you're in the home straight. Chase that ball!
Earth Ox
You're finally moving so fast you're looking like a dog with two tails! Great finish to the year, you can head off to the sty and pass the baton onto those pigs.
Wood Tiger
Woof! Out of the kennel and onto the track, the years don't start any better. Cast those cocks aside and focus on the rabbit tail twitching.
Wood Rabbit
Didn't see the dew on the grass? You've taken a tumble and are nearly back to where you started. Shake yourself down and press on regardless..
Earth Dragon
They've put a blanket on you - you're turning circles on the grass and not looking forward. By accident you stumble forward a few steps.
Fire Snake
You've turned into a St Bernard and come to your own rescue. Unfortunately this means lying down and guzzling all your own supplies. No progress.
Fire Horse
Can't give a dog a bone? What have they given you? You're wandering around in a daze. Lurching forward but uncertain of where that tail is
Earth Sheep
No, no, no, not the way to go. You're looking as sick as a dog, as if you've had nothing to eat but a dog's breakfast. If you lie down with dogs . . .
Metal Monkey
. . . at least you're back off your mat and standing, but you're right back where you began the year. Let sleeping dogs lie? Bah! Up you get.
Metal Rooster
Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow, you have the egg. Anything else this month is just chicken feed, and the roost is aslant.
Earth Dog
Sometimes there's a barnyard fowl, well, he's the barnyard fowl for his time and place. If you're not feeling hen-picked, then it's time to crow.
Water Pig
Your dogs are barking? It's the final corner, you can see the rabbit, the rabbit is beautiful, don't lose that scent and don't go and see a man about a dog.
Water Rat
They're on their feet cheering you in the stands. Now is not the time to take your eyes off the track, you're in the home straight. Chase that ball!
Earth Ox
You're finally moving so fast you're looking like a dog with two tails! Great finish to the year, you can head off to the sty and pass the baton onto those pigs.
