2013 is gonna be a rocky year for this Rabbit...

For everyone born in the sign of the Rabbit, 2013 is a tough, stressful and tiresome year according to Feng Shui forecast.

 http://www.fengshuimall.com/feng-shui-forecast-2013

It is good to know, so that I can be prepared to face the Year of the Snake head on. I am told to "Be positive and strengthen myself! To stay strong and healthy this year to face the year’s challenges and to try not to overwork and get enough sleep." Both of which for most people are not a challenge but for this bunny getting enough sleep and not overworking myself is like asking me to breathe regularly. 

Apparently my spirit chi and vitality energy is lacking, and I will not be as enthusiastic as last year in my approach to work, or life. I thought the energy drag I have felt as I head towards the New Year was mostly do the chocolate hang over, lack of exercise and the laying around I have done over the Christmas holidays. 

There's no doubt that my energy levels feel a little off kilter, but like everyone, I plan on making New Years resolutions that more than likely I will have difficulty keeping since only 8% of Americans actually follow through....sorry no Canadian statistics, but I doubt there is much of a difference. 

http://www.statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/

Just as a side note, the top 10 New Years resolutions for 2012 are (no surprise)...

1) Losing Weight: I need to say goodbye to 12 pounds minus whatever I gained over the holidays. Sorry not willing to look until Jan 1st...until then glug, glug, glug and someone pass me a chocolate truffle!!

2) Getting organized: Yippee! I am on this one....thankfully I am Mrs. Organized. That doesn't mean my plans always follow through or that I don't single-handedly organize my own disasters. I can over plan days like Mrs. Claus can bake too many fruit cakes....and I do this often. It is a curse and sometimes a super power....hence the lack of sleep and down time.

3) Spending less, saving more: No kidding! This is a resolution that got started in September and will be carried on into in January. Its not about how much money you make, but how much you keep. I plan on keeping most of it in 2013 despite my inner rabbit's dire predictions in the area of finance for 2013. There is no doubt that focusing on consolidating my resources is good advice considering the focus that I now have for reducing our debt and sticking to a budget. There may even be an awesome ray of hope....

My financial forecast says, "Be patient and composed. Do not be hasty in taking risks, starting new ventures or expanding business as it will drown you with troubles. Best to stay low key. Not a good year to change jobs or put money into investments. The 26 year old Rabbit will suffer very bad wealth and health luck. However, wealth luck is shining on the 38 year old." Lucky me....I will be a 38 year old rabbit!!!

4) Enjoying life to the fullest: I will be making good on this one in 2013 and that doesn't mean blowing everything at Vegas or building a stocked wine cellar or eating Prime Rib every night (Mmmmm, prime rib....). I am going to enjoy living to the fullest by hugging my kids a little closer, getting the rest and exercise I need, investing more time into the relationships that matter most, growing a little garden, and learning how to meditate or maybe just meditative breath.....hey, you gotta start somewhere.

5) Staying Fit and Healthy: See #1, no doubt that staying fit and healthy ties in with losing weight. The last three weeks have been spent baking, decorating, and participating in Christmas activities which means that exercising, healthier cooking and taking my vitamins have completely flown out the window. When I over schedule, the first thing to go is my personal health.....I am not alone in that, I am sure.


"Every Rabbit should take note of food hygiene and should seek early medical treatment when you’re ill." I learned this the hard way in 2012 when I let a plantar foot injury get so out of hand that I couldn't walk on the foot anymore. I am still struggling with it and need to resolve to invest in my health in 2013. As for the food hygiene, I can guarantee that everything I have stuffed my face with for Christmas was delicious and sanitary!


6) Learn something exciting: "Success luck is rather poor." So if it works better for me in 2013 to relax a bit, go with the flow and make it a year to upgrade myself with knowledge and skills, I am all for it. As I approach my 40's, I have this nagging feeling that if I ever wanted to change careers, the next two years is the time to do it while I still have plenty of time before retirement to save.

7) Quit smoking: Thanks goodness I don't have to do that....unless the resolution is about me quitting being smoking hot.....NEVER, will I make this a resolution, nor should you!!! :)

8) Helping others in their dreams: This is probably the best resolution out of the top ten and the easiest to stick to. My children have dreams of their own...things that they want to accomplish in the New Year and I can support them if I stick to my budget and pay attention to what they need. I am also open to what I can do for others in my family, my community and beyond. This is the kind of resolution that can fill you up.

9) Falling in love: I would stretch this resolution beyond the signing up on the Plenty of Fish website for those in my life who might still be single but rather being in love with the life that you already have or giving yourself the permission of self love and forgiveness. It is a worthy gift and it seems that in most cases, everything falls into place after that....

10) Spend more time with family: Good resolution to have....we can't replace time so spending it wisely is a great way to start the year!


For the Rabbit born, the Snake Year of 2013 surrounds me with challenges that require the use of physical, symbolic and cosmic assistance. I am told to make sure I use the necessary feng shui treatments to overcome my problems and to help me sail through the year.

What kind of Feng Shui treatments might save me from the dire warnings of  "The Rabbit born sitting smack on the Natural Disaster Star in the year of the Snake 2013?"  I am told to "wear red as much as possible, to  consciously tell myself not to let anyone or anything to irritate me. I should also "curb my temper and show more concern to my spouse or loved ones to strengthen relationships."

By doing all of the above I should be able to avoid the Natural Disaster Star "which brings accidents and misfortunes, dangers of getting sick, being betrayed or losing something that I value such as the loss of a relationship, the loss of wealth or income, or the loss of one’s good name."

The red is easy...the allowing stupid people not to irritate me, not so much. I will do my best, but when someone asks me if I like to cook stuff and I am wearing a Chef uniform...it kinda goes without saying that it is a pretty annoying stupid question and deserves my scornful temper. Call it karma or fate or cosmic consequences for the offender but sarcasm is my body's natural defence against stupidity.

However fun it may be to use Chinese Astrology to discover our fate...I know that our destiny is determined by us and us alone. This Lucky Bunny predicts that if I continue on our new financial path and stick to my resolutions...all things in 2013 will be better than expected.

Happy New Years Everyone and All The Best For You and Your Family in 2013!!!

We are your average Canadian Family and we resolve to do things a little better in the New Year......