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Pig 豬
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
年份:民國三十六年、四十八年、六十年、七十二年、八十四年、九十六年
Pig people are perhaps the most placid of all the signs. They never try to steal the limelight, instead preferring to blend into the background. Added to the fact that they never boast about their achievements, pigs can appear to be cold-hearted. In fact, they are very sensitive and friendly and avoid arguments at all costs. Pigs are far too naive to put up with the conniving snakes and should do whatever is necessary to avoid them.
肖豬者算是十二生肖中最溫和的一群。他們絕不會搶走別人的風采,反倒寧願沒人注意到他們。他們從不誇耀自己的成就,因此會給人冷酷的感覺。事實上,他們的心思非常細膩且相當友善,也會盡量避免與人發生爭執。太過天真的肖豬者受不了奸詐的肖蛇者,所以儘可能離他們越遠越好。
For 2009:
Money: Unexpected expenses could play havoc with your finances, so avoid expensive luxuries.
Love: There won't be much good fortune with regards to love this year so if a good opportunity comes your way, grab it with both hands.
Health: Elderly pig people should be extra careful this year, and an accident looms for the younger ones. (John Phillips, staff writer)
二OO九年的運勢:
財運:意外的開支可能打亂你的財務計畫,所以最好避免購買奢侈品。
愛情運:今年的戀愛運不是太好,如果遇到不錯的機會,就要牢牢抓住。
健康運:年長者要特別注意身體健康,年輕一輩的要小心發生意外。(翻譯:袁星塵)
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