Wishing you great happiness and prosperity too.

According to tradition, if the year of your birth coincides with the same zodiac year, it makes for an unlucky 12 months.

If you want to increase your fortunes here are some fun tips:

LUCKIEST THINGS FOR DOGS

Numbers: 3, 4, 9, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49)

Days: the 7th and 28th of every Chinese lunar month

Colours: red, green, and purple

Flowers: rose, cymbidium orchids

Directions: east, south, and north-east

Months: the 6th, 10th, and 12th Chinese lunar months

UNLUCKY THINGS FOR DOGS

Numbers: 1, 6, and 7

Colours: blue, white, gold

Direction: south-east

Months: the 5th and 8th Chinese lunar months

Those who are ‘dogs’ are deemed loyal and honest, amiable and kind, cautious and prudent.

Have to do it doggie style for a year 

apparently it’s the only way to maintain good health and prosperty

Mei Lin told me 

Well, that came to an abrupt end...

Literally...