Tet Nguyen Dan
2023 - The year of the Cat

THE CAT
2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951

22nd of January

The Cat is the fourth of all zodiac animals. Legend has it the Cat was proud—arrogant even—of its speed. He was neighbors with Ox and always made fun of how slow Ox was. One day, the Jade Emperor said the zodiac order would be decided by the order in which the animals arrived at his party. Cat set off at daybreak. But when he got there, no other animals were in sight. Thinking that he would obviously be first, he went off to the side and napped. However, when he woke up, three other animals had already arrived. One of them was the Ox he had always looked down upon. In Chinese culture, Cats represent the moon. Some say it is because the shadows of the moon resemble a Cat. Others say it is because of the Cat’s pure characteristics.

2023 is a year of the Water Cat, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year), and ending on February 9th, 2024 (Chinese New Year’s Eve). The sign of Cat is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

The Cat’s association with the moon in Chinese mythology has created a sign that is partial to beauty. They are sensitive creatures who place great importance on peace and tranquillity. The Cat is also the sign that indicates longevity and fortune. They are quietly determined, talented and wildly ambitious. Cats are very tactful and can negotiate contracts with alarming clarity. They are pleasant people, kind and considerate to the sensitivities of others, Cats know how to take things in their stride without getting overly stressed out. They are well liked for their cool demeanour. And yet, when the going gets tough, the Cat will make a hasty exit, passing the buck to others. Cats are also hypersensitive and overly sentimental. They tend to get moody and have a quiet cunningness under their pleasant veneer. Cats may think they are being cautious but in reality, they like to complicate matters, often indulging in the worst case scenario.

There are five types of Cats, each with different characteristics:  

Type of Cat		Year of Birth		Characteristics
Water Cat		1963, 2023		These Cats had financial hardships during youth, but are able to turn unfortunate events around. During the elderly years, money must be spent to preserve longevity.
Wood Cat		1915, 1975		These Cats are not sly, but have some tricks up their sleeves. They start their career successfully and the fortune carries on.
Fire Cat		1927, 1987		These Cats never stop to rest and are always busy with something. They are intelligent but may abandon things halfway. However, they will still enjoy a good life.
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Earth Cat		1939, 1999		These Cats sail through life. They are natural and relaxed, rarely hurt by anyone. A long life full of fortune awaits them.
Gold Cat		1951, 2011		These Cats have strong self-perception. Full of energy and resilient, they are not ones to surrender. However, they keep emotions bottled up and can have trouble interacting with others. With help, they will be successful.

Famous people born in the Year Of The Cat: Lionel Messi, Brad Pitt, Tunku Abdul Rahman, David Beckham, Mohamad Ridzuan, Tina Turner, Tan Boon Heong, Alex Rodriguez, Frank Sinatra, Angelina Jolie, Gilbert Bécaud, Anthony Quinn, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Whitney Houston, Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi, Benjamin Bratt, Bodie Olmos, Johnny Depp, Cesar Chavez, Charlize Theron, Whitney Houston, Gina Lollobrigida, Gin Lee, Chris Cooper, Confucius, Drew Barrymore, Einstein, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Jordan, Eva Longoria, Fernando Lamas, Francis Ford Coppola, Freddy Rodríguez, Germaine Greer, Geoffrey Rush, Jane Seymour, Kate Winslet, Michael Jordan, Michael Keaton, Nanette Newman, Neil Sedaka, Nicolas Cage, Olga San Juan, Orson Welles, Rudolph Nureyev, Steven Segal, Tina Turner.

Health: Overall Cats have an average health condition. In winter to late spring, when in relatively poor health, they should pay more attention to doing sports to prevent colds and other infectious diseases, and develop a healthy daily diet. In dry seasons, they should drink more water to keep fit, and do some maintenance for the skin to prevent skin problems. Cats are advised to do some indoor exercise to cope with stress and tension.

Career: With a good-hearted trait, Cats are loved by others; with intellectual scholarship and learnt knowledge, Cats can enjoy a good career as well as wealth. But Cats should bear in mind that they must never give up half way when striving for something. People belonging to Cat zodiac may pursue such careers as cultivation, breeding, education, religion, health care, medicine, culture, police work, diplomat, politician, designer, judiciary, and therapist
They are balanced and cautious in jobs, and their colleagues value their modesty.

The Best Love Match:	xx	Goat and Pig
		Cat and Goat: Both are shy and docile, they make a loving couple. They both appreciate good nature and the beauty of life. The Cat is able to bring out the best in the Goat. This couple will find perfect harmony in life.
		Cat and Pig: They are a very compatible couple. The Pig appreciates the good taste of the Cat. The Cat understands the Pig well. They will have a peaceful, harmonious life together.
Words of Caution:		The Cat and the Rooster are highly incompatible. There is no common ground between the two for a relationship. Compared to the Rooster, the Cat is a pure dreamer and does not pursue hard to fulfill his or her dreams. The Rooster will practically drive the Cat into hiding.

Yin/ Yang:	xx	Yin and Yang
Lucky Directions:		East, South, Northwest
Lucky Colors:		red, pink, purple, blue
Lucky Numbers:		3, 4, 6
Lucky Flowers:		jasmine, plantain lily
Lucky Months:		the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 11th Chinese lunar months
Lucky Days:		the 26th, 27th and 29th of every Chinese lunar month

The Vietnamese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. They believe the animal ruling one's birth year has a profound influence on personality, and destiny.
The saying is: "This animal hides in your heart."

Years Corresponding to Vietnamese Zodiac Signs:

Rat	1900	1912	1924	1936	1948	1960	1972	1984	1996	2008	2020
Ox	1901	1913	1925	1937	1949	1961	1973	1985	1997	2009	2021
Tiger	1902	1914	1926	1938	1950	1962	1974	1986	1998	2010	2022
Cat	1903	1915	1927	1939	1951	1963	1975	1987	1999	2011	2023
Dragon	1904	1916	1928	1940	1952	1964	1976	1988	2000	2012	2024
Snake	1905	1917	1929	1941	1953	1965	1977	1989	2001	2013	2025
Horse	1906	1918	1930	1942	1954	1966	1978	1990	2002	2014	2026
Goat	1907	1919	1931	1943	1955	1967	1979	1991	2003	2015	2027
Monkey	1908	1920	1932	1944	1956	1968	1980	1992	2004	2016	2028
Rooster	1909	1921	1933	1945	1957	1969	1981	1993	2005	2017	2029
Dog	1910	1922	1934	1946	1958	1970	1982	1994	2006	2018	2030
Pig	1911	1923	1935	1947	1959	1971	1983	1995	2007	2019	2031

New Year Days 

Year	Vietnamese New Year Starts:	Zodiac Signs
2023	22 January	Cat
2024	10 February	Dragon
2025	29 January	Snake
2026	17 February	Horse
2027	06 February	Goat
2028	26 January	Monkey
2029	13 February	Rooster
2030	03 February	Dog
2031	23 January	Pig
2032	12 February	Rat
2033	01 February	Ox
2034	19 February	Tiger