This time of year, I’m always interested to read various sources that forecast what lies ahead for the New Year.

While I personally take my strength from God, I do often look to other sources for amusement, education, and additional information.  Sources I read include the Liturgical Calendar of the Catholic Church; predictions from Political pundits who’ve proven to be accurate in previous years; Astrology; and even Chinese Astrology.

According to Chinese Astrology, 2010 is going to be “The Year of the Tiger.”  

With references to Tiger Woods and all giggles aside, there are some interesting predictions for 2010 that I believe will ring true.  And while the Chinese New Year does not officially arrive until February, here is a sneak peek at what these ancient forecasters predict.

2010 “The Year of the Tiger” can best be described as the following:

•    The year of the Tiger “symbolizes Toughness, Generosity and Wealth earned with Hard Work”;

•    In 2010, “Decisive and Fresh Politicians will come to Power” (I must say, I like that!);

•    Love will “Reign” this year, solely because the Chinese Lunar New Year begins on February 14th this year – St. Valentine’s Day – ushering in a year of expressions of love for all those around you.  Prepare to wear your Heart on your Sleeve! xo

•    2010 will be an outstanding year for you, like none in recent history, if you were born in the Chinese years of the signs of the: Horse (1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002), Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994), Tiger (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998), Dragon (1952, 1964, 1976, 1988), Sheep, or Ox (as I was, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997).  For those especially, this is the year to “start something new” and experience great success.   *to see which Chinese sign you were born under, visit: www.gotohoroscope.com/chinese-astrology.html.

•    This year will be "A Year of Serious Change in every sphere of Life”;

•  While 2010 will be “relatively Unstable” especially in the financial arena, “Spiritually, the year 2010 will be so Fruitful and Positive” that everything else “will just seem trifles.”

•    Prepare to bunker down with the family.  Because of the exterior turmoil in the World outside of the home, the Year of the Tiger is a “Dutiful, Generous, and Family-oriented year.”  Dust off those board games!

•    The year is predicted to be one of “Great Social Upheaval” and therefore, people who thrive on Change and Unpredictability in their professional lives will succeed in 2010.