Your Weekly Chinese Horoscope: January 12-January 18, 2025

Restless excitement informs everything we do this week, which is ruled by the Wood Monkey. Sleep will take a back seat to meeting with friends, family, and colleagues. It’s a great time to launch projects, sign contracts, attend parties, and embark on romance. Taking a class or launching a workout regimen is also favored. Instead of fighting exhaustion, we’d be wise to lean into the craziness and enjoy it!

Rat

Success is virtually guaranteed for you this week! Your impressive skills, combined with your intense ambition, attract lots of favorable attention. It’s a great time to ask for a raise or apply for a promotion. Do you run your own business? Pursue that dream client that you’ve always wanted to have. Looking for a new job? Update your CV, create a compelling portfolio, and polish your interviewing skills.

Ox

Lots of changes are being implemented, which make you a bit nervous. There’s nothing to fear; your hard work and determination will carry you through. Stop pressuring yourself to learn new systems overnight. Instead, devote a set period to acquainting yourself with these new ways of working, then give yourself a handsome reward. Reach out to a friend who always makes you laugh when you’re experiencing challenges. 

Tiger

There is an appreciative audience for your revolutionary ideas and dynamic personality. It’s a great time to make sales pitches, go on auditions, and approach a love interest. A first date with someone who is similarly motivated and active will be lots of fun. Plan to go someplace where you can work together to solve a puzzle, win a game, or find your way out of an escape room. Ramping up your fitness routine is also advised. 

Rabbit

After working hard to meet an employer, client, or customer’s request, they could change their mind and reject your submissions. This is undeniably difficult to take. Give yourself some grace and enjoy some self-care. Getting a massage, enjoying a gourmet meal, or taking a mini vacation are all good ways to build up your ego. Above all, do not beat yourself up for other people’s flaky behavior.

Dragon

An unpredictable love interest adds a welcome dash of spice to your life. Let this whimsical flirt lure you into hidden waters. Once in a while, it’s healthy for you to relinquish control. As far as work is concerned, you should double- and triple-check your work at every stage. You pride yourself on being a perfectionist, but this week’s distracted energy makes it easy to overlook critical details.  

Snake

There’s plenty of intrigue simmering and it’s critical to stay out of it. Although you enjoy getting to the bottom of mysteries, injecting yourself into someone else’s dramas will be cause for regret. Focus on recharging your batteries instead. Getting plenty of exercise, eating nutritious meals, and acquiring skills are all good uses of your time. When it comes to romance, compare what a love interest says with how they behave. Inconsistencies are red flags.

Horse

Although money may not be coming in as quickly as you like, life feels enjoyable. Instead of wondering whether you’ll get a raise or land a high-paying job, give thanks for the abundance you possess. Spend a few minutes of each day reveling in the feeling that you have everything you want and more. Meanwhile, a family gathering will be lots of fun; don’t forget to take plenty of photos of these special moments. 

Sheep

A creative breakthrough makes you smile with joy. It’s such a relief to end a dry spell. Do a deep dive into a project that lets you express yourself in new and vivid ways. If that means taking time off work or delegating personal responsibilities to a relative, so be it. You can’t take this inspiration for granted. Learning a manual skill from a craftsperson will be very rewarding, both financially and artistically.

Monkey

An exciting adventure is unfolding and you’re totally ready for it! Whether you’re taking a romance to the next level, moving halfway across the world, embarking on a new career path or transforming your body is immaterial. The important thing is that you have the means and willpower to be successful. Turn a deaf ear to handwringers and naysayers. You weren’t put here to lead a conventional life; you are meant for an extraordinary existence.  

Rooster

Someone who pays you lots of attention flatters your ego at first. After basking in the glow of their admiration, you become bored and irritated. You’re not looking for a fan club; you want to join forces with someone who can challenge your assumptions and urge you to the next level of success. Have excuses prepared when this pest invites you to different functions. You have better things to do with your time and resources, like finishing a big project. 

Dog

It’s a good week to take a gamble. Book a vacation to a place you’ve never visited before. Accept a newcomer’s lunch invitation. Buy clothes from an unfamiliar shop. Chances are you will be thrilled with the results. Even if you’re unhappy with the results, you’ll come away with helpful information. A lucky break is headed your way. Receive free merchandise or an upgrade with a grateful and happy heart. 

Pig

Someone will make you an offer that you can definitely refuse. This isn’t the time to accept a job out of desperation. Hold out for a position that pays well and works with your lifestyle. Busybodies will shake their heads and call you lazy, but that’s their problem. You have no intention of committing to an employer, agent, or partner who doesn’t treat you with respect. If you’re in a lackluster romance, it’s time to cut ties and enjoy the single life.