HORSE YEAR MONEY
2014 the year of the Horse is a time of fast victories, unexpected adventure, surprising romance, and financial success. Energy is high and production is rewarded. Decisive action, not procrastination, brings success. On a global scale, expect some world economies to become stronger, while others experience economic chaos and collapse. Under Horse's strong influence, there is no middle ground.
Horse is a highly intuitive animal, so people born in Horse year follow their hunches. Their keen judgment and natural intuition often help them make the right decisions throughout their life. Money wise, you have to act fast in a Horse year. But if you are not 100% secure about a financial decision, then don't do it. Events move so fast in a Horse year that you don't want to gallop off in the wrong direction with your financial plans. So follow the information in this report to know when to make a move and when to stay safe.
OFF TO THE RACES
People born in Horse year will tell you what is on their mind; they are frank and dislikes hidden agendas. So this is the time for money issues to be out in the open, especially with family members and elders. The time for secrecy was last year Snake 2013. Now is the time to know exactly who has what financially and what they plan to do with it.
People born in Horse year have a carefree nature and need ample room for self expression. When constrained by rules, proud Horse will rebel, refusing to be corralled or tamed. But if you just do what you want with your finances, you could end up broke at the end of this Horse year! So for some, it might be best to hold tight to what you already have, make steady contributions to savings and retirement funds, and watch the Horse year chaos around you but do not be a big financial player this year.
MONEY AND RISK
Who should be a player and take risks this year? Horse year is very fortunate for all Horses, and for Horse's best friends Tiger, Sheep, and Dog. But the impulsive way of doing things in a Horse year is not the best year for everyone. For example the spontaneous energy of Horse year brings challenges to the thoughtful Rat who is Horse's opposite. And when to act? Only in your lucky months in this dynamic and powerful Horse year.
FINANCIAL REALITY
Instead of big money moves, it might be better in Horse year to build up your resources and maybe experience one big adventure or important travel. Stocks are up so good to hold on to what you have, and not buy when prices are high. Buy low, sell high has more meaning in a Horse year when Horse sense must prevail. You want investments that pay dividends, index funds, and term life insurance. Index funds are favored in Horse year to invest collectively. Movement is closely tracked. Rules of ownership are constant, a good thing in a changeable Horse year. Avoid variable annuities, or any invetment with too many fees. Do not rack up big fees in an impulsive Horse year.
In this Horse year, expect extremes in stock markets, fluctuation of prices, and general chaos in all things financial. There will be wars, battles, and skirmishes all over the world that will influence world economies and investments. In this Horse year, there is not much middle ground because Horse is the exact half way point in the 12 animals zodiac cycle that starts with Rat and ends with Pig. The time for middle-ground diplomacy and planning was last year in Water Snake 2013. Globally, middle class economies are developing with emerging markets in many places including Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, and India. But there will also be protests for fair development, even wars. Peace will be restored in Wood Sheep year 2015, but Wood Horse 2014 will be a wild ride as foreign markets are not secure.