The Metal Rabbit Forecast 2011 兔年运程

2011 is the year of Xin Mao, which is known as Metal Rabbit year or Golden Rabbit year. The Heavenly Stem which is represented by Metal Xin is sitting on top of Earthly Branches Wood Mao. This terminology of Metal sitting on Wood is similar to 2010 Metal Geng and Wood Yin except that 2011 is Yin Metal and Yin Wood while 2010 is Yang Metal and Yang Wood.

The colours White (for Silver) and Gold represent the Metal Element. Yin Metal is like a small knife which is sharp and swift in strike. Once provoked, it implies potential hidden threats. As such, beware of undercover robberies and petty thieves. Guard your homes with alarm and security. Yin Wood resembles small plants though subtle but flexible. Imagine that during a heavy storm, the tall trees will fall first.

Yin Metal and Yin Wood in conflict implies that disputes may even occur over minor issues. Therefore, be mindful and avoid offending others. Minor errors may lead to serious consequences. Also, do be prepared for new rulings at work or from your superiors. At home, pay more attention to your teenage children. It is a year in which the family will come first.

Having two Yins (Yin metal and Yin wood) could mean polarisation of opinions resulting in conflicting ideologies, arguments and clashes, which may lead to destructive relationship.

Things will move slowly, although they will get done more correctly. People will reveal their bunny-side and will listen to their heart rather than their mind. Discussions and consensus will be catch words of the year. Art, culture and ethnicity will come to the forefront. Leisurely travels and personal growth will be more visible.

Inauspicious industries are: shipping, transportation, energy, gas, timber, travel, pulp and paper, stationery, publishing and media. These industries will face stiff competition and price wars.

Metal industries such as gold, silver, jewellery, automobile and steel related products will be in demand. The property prices will continue to rise in 2011 but at a slower pace compared to 2010. People involved in singing and acting, concerts and road shows, teaching and law professions will be in good demand. There will be still more medical and scientific inventions and highly beneficial innovations in Communications, Internet and IT industries. The IT industry will be launching a bigger range of new communication products.

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2010年是辛卯年，也是金兔或玉兔年。天干以辛代表金在上，地干以卯代表土在下。这就如2010年的金庚与木寅。可是，2011年是阴金与阴木，而2010年却是阳金与阳木。

白色（或银色）与金代表金元素。阴金就如一把短刀，尖锐而行动迅速。被激怒时，潜在危机更大。所以，要注意内贼与小偷。应以防盗安全系统来保护你的家的安全。阴木犹如小植物，细微而有弹性。想象狂风暴雨时，大树先折倒。

阴金与阴木之间的冲突表明就算小事也可能引起争执。所以，小心并避免得罪别人。同时，对来自工作或上司要执行新条例要有心理准备。在家，要关注少年期的孩子。今年是以家为主的一年。

两阴（阴金与阴木）同时出现可能表示意见分歧，引起理念与争论的抵触，冲突，并导致恶劣关系。

工作可能进行得比较慢，但是会做得好。人们会显露出诙谐的一面，以情感而不是心智来倾听。今年常常会听到的词语应该是：讨论与共识。艺术、文化与民族会站在第一线。休闲旅游与个人成长明显重要。

艰难行业包括：航运、交通、能源、瓦斯、木料、旅游、纸业、文具、印刷业与媒介。这些行业会面对激烈竞争与削价行为。

与金属有关的行业如黄金、银、汽车、钢铁有关的工业则有需求。产业的价格在2011年会继续上扬，但比起2010年缓慢得多。从事有关歌唱、表演、音乐表演、街边秀、教书与法律的人，需求大增。医药与科学发明会增多。交通、互联网与信息工业会有高度实用创新产品。

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2011: The Chinese Year of The Rabbit 2011年是兔年

The upcoming Chinese New Year falls on 3 February 2011. According to the Chinese Zodiac, it is the Year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs.

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

People born in the Year of the Rabbit share certain characteristics: keen, wise, fragile, tranquil, serene, considerate, fashionable, and kind. Generally, they are quite calm, do not exhibit aggressive behaviour, and will avoid confrontation at all costs. When angry about something, they will approach it calmly and considerately, hardly ever raising their voice. And they are quite keen and pay close attention to the situations developing around them. They are intelligent and quick, and can talk themselves in or out of most situations with no problem.

They are good teachers, counsellors and communicators; they also often make ideal diplomats or politicians. They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.

Although rabbit people get on well with everyone, at heart they are basically reserved creatures and need their own space, and are only really happy when they are engrossed in some sort of scholarly or intellectual activity.

The average rabbit person emphasizes the importance of small details. They pay attention to everything from colour, design and furniture to food and conversation. And only when they are sure that everything has been arranged as they wished, these people can relax and have fun. Opting for safety over risk they may miss good opportunities.

Calm as they are, it is not easy to provoke rabbit people. They are sentimental and compassionate. Yes, and they cry easily too. They can be moved by personal problems you share with them. Therefore, if you work as a salesman for a living, you will have much better luck with rabbit people - Nine out of ten Rabbit people will definitely buy your products!

They will become depressed and withdrawn if their homes do not consist of beautiful possessions that make them comfortable. Their homes and offices usually are clutter-free. Rabbit people are usually relatively careful when it comes to their finances. They use much of their money for possessions such as their homes, cars or furniture. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things.

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今年华人新年是在阳历2月3日。根据华人生肖，今年是兔年。兔子在华人生肖十二个动物之中，排名第四。

根据华人传统，兔子给我们带来松一口气与舒静神经的机会。也是磋商好时机。不要硬来盲闯，那将导致最终的失败。这个时候，应该争取最大利益，关心家庭、家人、安全、交际、你与女性及孩子的关系。立定目标，营造安全平和生活方式，这样你就可以安稳地应对可能出现的问题。

出生于兔年的人有一些共同的特点：热忱、聪明、虚弱、宁静、安详、体贴、时髦与友好。一般上，他们相当平静，不会做出闯劲行为，并不计成本来避免对峙。对一些事感到愤怒，他们会平静、友好以待，很少会提高声调。他们热心与关注身边事务。他们聪明与机灵，善以口舌脱离困境而无事。

他们是好老师、辅导员、交流者；他们也是理想的外交家，或者政治家。他们也会成为伟大的画家或音乐家，鉴于他们对美的特别触觉与对创作的热爱。

虽然生于兔年的人与人相处得很好，可是他们的内心基本上是内向的，需要有个人空间；只有在全神贯注于学识与理智活动时，他们才会得到真正的欢愉。

一般的生于兔年的人，强调细节的重要。他们注重每一细节，从颜色、设计、家具、食物到交谈。只有他们肯定每一细节都按照他们的意思去安排后，他们才会放轻松与玩乐。由于选择安全多过选择机会，他们可能失去好的机会。

他们虽然平静，但是不容易被惹怒。他们感情用事、有怜悯之心。是的，他们容易哭啼。他们容易被你同他们分享的事而感动。所以，如果你以卖物品为生，你能卖给兔年出世的人的机会最多，百分之九十会给你生意。

如果家里没有令他们舒服的东西，他们会变成沮丧、不与人交往。他们的家与办公室一般清洁干净。他们对钱财相对来说很小心。他们把大部分的钱花在家居、汽车与家具之类的产品。他们喜欢古董、手工艺术品，善于投资在这些东西上。