2007 - Year of the Fire Boar

As the Lunar New Year begins today I thought I'd take time to not only indulge one of my hobbies but to also associate the top men and women tennis players with their Asian signs.

Some Westerners know about Chinese Astrology and some don’t. I don't pretend to be an expert but I’ve broken down the top ten for both the ATP and WTA giving their animal signs and elements. I've also included those pesky women known collectively as the Williams Sisters.
I’ve also included some links at the end of the article for those who want to pursue the topic further.

Happy New Year everyone!

2007- Year of the Fire Pig/Boar

Begins February 18, 2007.
The exact new moon time is at 00:14 on 18-Feb-07 in China time zone.

2007, the Fire Pig/Boar (Ding Hai) Year

BEST year for: Tigers
VERY GOOD year for: Goats, Rabbits, Pigs
GOOD year for: Roosters, Dragons, Dogs
MIXED year for: Horses, Oxen, Rats
DIFFICULT year for: Monkeys, Snakes

The 12th and final sign of the Eastern zodiac begins on Feb. 18, 2007. 2006's "furnace" of Yang Fire (Bing) now dims and the Fire element becomes the flickering "candlelight" Yin Fire (Ding) in 2007's Fire Pig year. While the Fire element will still be present, the hidden element in the Pig branch is Water, so in 2007 we have the picture of Fire over Water. It will be the 24th year in the current 60 year cycle.

As this past year of the Dog built structure and a symbolic "home" it is now time for the Pig to "furnish" said castle making it a comfortable, cozy place of safety and security. Occupying the life palace of home & family life with the Dog, the Pig proceeds to complete what the Dog has laid foundations for. Finishing touches, tying up loose ends, last stands, curtain calls and closures will be the urging of the year. So, prepare to finish projects, complete goals and even say some goodbyes. Put your ducks in a row, cross your T's and dot your “I's” in 2007 and the proper Pig will be gracious to you.

Pig years are known for their respite from strife, patience and passivity, but also for indulgence, sensuality and fleshly delights. As the last sign of the zodiac, the Pig represents "resignation" accepting human nature as it is - content to live and let live. The greatest risk will be naiveté, so by all means avoid confidence schemes and being fooled or duped throughout 2007.

Watch for lost or stolen items and keep all business dealings scrupulously honest and above board. Self-promotion gains little in 2007 as the Pig is not interested in pushing ahead at the cost of another. Sales and marketing ventures advance only if they are sincere and completely legitimate.

All things that occur this year can be looked on as closing or final conclusions in some way. An auspicious year to complete projects, bring projects to fruition or arrive safely after completing a long life journey.

Behaviorally, we may see the choosing of sides and the emergence of the 'white hats and the black hats' as the 'good guys' and the 'bad guys' square off, so to speak. Basically, in 2007, the good become superior and the bad become worse. The enlightened continue on their path to understanding and contentment, while the spiritually bankrupt slip farther away from their true selves. Take a stand, speak your mind and feel the closure of this Pig year.

Fire is in harmony with Earth, produced by Wood, destructive to Metal and is conquered by Water. Elementally, 2007's Yin Fire brings "happiness and contentment" to those born into Yang Earth years (Earth Rat, Earth Tiger, Earth Dragon, Earth Horse, Earth Monkey, Earth Dog).

It brings "unexpected fortune" and good luck to those born into Yin Water years (Water Ox, Water Rabbit, Water Snake, Water Goat, Water Rooster, Water Pig)...while bringing luck with "earned wealth" to those born into Yang Water years (Water Rat, Water Tiger, Water Dragon, Water Horse, Water Monkey, Water Dog).

Yin Fire brings opportunities to make beneficial changes to those born into Yang Metal years (Metal Rat, Metal Tiger, Metal Dragon, Metal Horse, Metal Monkey, Metal Dog)...while bringing life changing or challenging events to those born into Yin Metal years (Metal Ox, Metal Rabbit, Metal Snake, Metal Goat, Metal Rooster, Metal Pig).

Pace yourself during this Fire year to avoid burnout and try not to keep such a hurried pace. Add the Earth element to your life and home to sooth frazzled nerves, slow down and facilitate relaxation. Gardening, working with clay or pottery, sharing time with your animals and all manner of worship/church/temple or meditative practices will increase the Earth element in your life.

ATP

Roger Federer – 1981- Rooster (Metal)
Note: Mirka – 1978- Horse (Earth)
Rafael Nadal – 1986- Tiger (Fire)
Nikolai Davydenko – 1981 – Rooster (Metal)
James Blake – 1979 – Sheep/Ram (Earth)
Ivan Ljubicic –1979 – Sheep/Ram (Earth)
Andy Roddick – 1982 – Dog (Water)
Tommy Robredo – 1982- Dog (Water)
David Nalbandian – 1982(January 1)* Rooster (Metal)
Mario Ancic – 1984 – Rat (Wood)
Fernando Gonzalez – 1980 – Monkey (Metal)

WTA

Maria Sharapova – 1987 – Rabbit/Cat (Fire)
Justine Henin – 1982 – Dog (Water)
Amelie Mauresmo – 1979 – Sheep/Ram (Earth)
Svetlana Kuznetsova – 1985 – Ox (Wood)
Kim Clijsters - 1983 – Pig/Boar (Water)
Nadia Petrova -1982 – Dog (Water)
Martina Hingis – 1980 – Monkey (Metal)
Elena Dementieva – 1981 – Rooster (Metal)
Patty Schnyder – 1978 – Horse (Earth)
Nicole Vaidisova – 1989 – Snake (Earth)
Serena Williams – 1981- Rooster (Metal)
Venus Williamsn – 1980– Monkey (Metal)

*Nalbandian, while born in 1982 was still ruled by the animal of the previous cycle since the Lunar New Year didn't happen until later in the Western Month of January.

For more detailed information the sites listed below are informative.

Details: Yes this is a bridal site but it is one of the best on Asian Astrology.
http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Rat.htm

Here is another very good site:

http://www.chineseastrology.com/wu/index1.html