One of China's top feng shui masters reads your Chinese zodiac Sign for 2011

The Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 animal signs each representing a distinctive set of characteristics and personalities. The Chinese horoscope always starts with the Rat and goes through a 12-year cycle ending with the Pig.

Rat

Year of the Rat - 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

Although the rat may not be an adorable animal, people under this sign are smart and successful.

But this year seems not a very smooth year, especially in February, May and August.

You might find it difficult to make a lot of progress in your career, as you may encounter many difficulties posed by colleagues whom you are often at odds with. Avoid confrontation if you can. It's also not a good time for career moves.

You also may be prone to illness, especially with your digestive system. Be faithful to your exercise program and don't neglect your regular checkup.

Regarding money, you need to be careful with financial matters this year and do not let yourself become distracted. Self-control is your best way to gain wealth.

But don't feel frustrated, there are still plenty of opportunities.

Ox

Year of the Ox - 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

People born in this year are honest, laborious, patient, obstinate, and sometimes poor at communication.

An Ox may hit a few obstacles in 2011. You will face pressures from work and family so make sure you maintain good relationships with colleagues and clients. You might need to work on being less stubborn and borrow some gentleness from the Rabbit. You might even change your career.

You are not so lucky in making money so avoid any get-rich-quick schemes and exercise caution when dealing with financial matters.

Harmony and order will be important for you this year.

Tiger

Year of the Tiger - 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

People born in the year of the tiger are tolerant, staunch, valiant, respected, self-centered and cunning.

The fortunes of tiger people will rebound this year. You might get unexpected help at work and make a great leap forward in career. Some long-standing difficult problems can be solved this year. But when you are ambitiously planning your career, be careful to cope with sudden changes.

You may have good financial fortunes this year if you spend wisely.

If you want to a great success or make a breakthrough, you will have to work extra hard as well as considering how to make your life a bit more relaxing.

Rabbit

Year of the Rabbit - 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

Rabbit people are gentle, sensitive, modest, merciful, compassionate, selfish and judgmental.

This year Rabbits may offend Taisui, the power that controls the zodiac, so your luck may fluctuate.

There maybe setbacks at work and business may not do very well. But if you work harder you could get promoted.

You might encounter huge losses and face the possibility of using up all your savings.

Accidents and injuries may occur so avoid high-risk sports.

Instead of getting stressed, try to stay calm and make careful preparations before taking actions.

Dragon

Year of the Dragon - 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

Dragon people are lively, energetic and brave.

This is a blessing year for all dragons. Any setbacks in your work are only temporary, you will make strides and succeed in the end. You might also have the chance for promotion, but it requires a hefty amount of effort.

Your health is getting better, but you still have to watch your diet.

Your wealth prospects might be fairly good but some unexpected expenses could pop up too. Save some money for emergencies.

Generally you have good luck this year, remember to be calm and cooperative to get your way.

Snake

Year of the Snake - 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

Snake people have good temperament and advanced communication skills but they are easy to become jealous and suspicious.

Compared to 2010, the snake people have a much better fortune this year.

Career development is fine, but make sure you plot your work carefully. You need to be prepared to seize promotional opportunities. But you may feel your work this year is stressful and more competitive.

You might encounter unexpected financial losses, so spend wisely and avoid unnecessary purchases. Good business opportunities still abound.

Your health is doing fine but remember to stick to exercise to keep fit.

You need to boost your self-confidence when opportunity arrives.