Your Chinese Horoscope 2015: What the year of the goat holds in store for you. Neil Somerville

he will need to budget carefully. He will also need to be vigilant when entering into any new agreement, deal with correspondence promptly and ensure his insurance policies cover his needs. Items of personal value should also be looked after carefully. This is very much a year to be vigilant and thorough.

      Although the Wood Tiger will often be kept busy with his various commitments, it is also important he allows time for recreational pursuits. If sedentary for much of the day, he will particularly benefit from those that allow him additional exercise. His interests can also provide a welcome contrast to his more usual activities and the Goat year encourages trying the new. Creative activities are excellently aspected and should the Wood Tiger want to make more of a certain idea or talent, now is the time. Those who enjoy writing could find this an especially satisfying (and sometimes therapeutic) activity.

      The Wood Tiger should also not allow the demands of the year to prevent him from going to any social occasions that appeal to him. These can both bring him pleasure and provide valuable lifestyle balance. Contacts with close friends too can be helpful, not only in allowing the Wood Tiger to discuss ideas he may be considering but also in enabling him to benefit from the perceptive advice of another person. Late February to the end of April and July to early September could see the most social activity.

      For the unattached Wood Tiger, changes in work or new interests taken up over the year can lead to meeting new people, and one of these, perhaps met by chance, can become important as the year develops.