It’s one thing to predict what the Year of the Rooster is going to be like — no one can tell you that you’re wrong since the year hasn’t started yet.
So we decided to go back and look at some of the predictions people were making about the Year of the Monkey.
Did the predictions come true?
Pat Johnson, in a story in the Vancouver Courier
“This is the Year of the Monkey, complemented with the element fire — so ‘fire monkey’ — and that has feng shui and geomancy experts warning of various sorts of upheavals and commotion. Who doesn’t love a monkey? But for all their eerily human characteristics, they can be unpredictable and wily. Add this element to the mix and some predict fire-related catastrophes such as volcanoes and forest fires, as well as possibly their economic and military equivalents. Still, some people will have a better year than others, based on the animal and element signs under which they were born. “
Pass or fail: pass
Buddhist Feng Shui master and Chinese astrologer Thuen Y Nang, from the International Business Times
“The presence of two black stars indicates that women are having more power. There will be more women holding top management positions in financial and commercial circles as well as in politics across the world. Thus, the probability of the candidates for president in USA and Taiwan, namely Hillary Clinton and Tsai Ing-wen respectively, is very high.”
Pass or fail: a pass with Tsai Ing-wen and an epic fail with Hillary Clinton
However, he did predict “the Year of the Fire Monkey will see an increased number of international conflicts, as well a global economic stagnation and political tensions.”
Pass or fail: pass
Huffington Post prediction for Dogs, which includes Donald Trump
“It will be a relatively smooth year for those born in the Year of the Dog. Careers will thrive and money-making ventures will be steady. People born in the Year of the Dog are susceptible to illness throughout the year, and those who do not rest could suffer from a breakdown. Dogs looking for love should be cautious in 2016, as the year is full of ups and downs and happiness may soon be followed by sorrow.”
Pass or fail: pass
Huffington Post prediction for Dragons, which includes Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
“Those born in the Year of the Dragon are in for luck, but only after encountering some bad luck. Personal disputes may arise at work for Dragons, but if they keep an open mind, they will maintain their success. Greed may also be the downfall of the Dragon, as they may make bad investments. Busy dragons are also reminded to aim for balance in their health and relationships, which they are likely to ignore in 2016.”
Pass or fail: you be the judge
