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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