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   Last night Americans may have celebrated their grand old tradition of tossing a pigskin around and tackling each other needlessly (as far as I’m concerned), but today is Chinese New Year.
   This Chinese New Year is the year of the Fire Monkey, which is an accurate descriptor for what fortunetellers say will be an unpredictable year ahead.
   Monkeys are mischievous creatures, and the Chinese zodiac monkey is no different. Those born in the year of the monkey are witty, intelligent, curious, tricky, and must be stimulated.
   A monkey year infused with fire foretells unexpected events—the last Fire Monkey year was 1956, the year of the Suez Canal crisis, which many historians mark as the beginning of the end of British imperial power.
   However, a Fire Monkey year is not just about instability, it is also about opportunity. The creative and curious powers of the monkey are infused with fire and can lead to innovation.
   Our advice for the year ahead is to be careful and measured with financial investments. The numbers 4 and 9 are lucky, so watch out for them. Surround yourself with chrysanthemums as they are quite fortuitous—incorporate as much blue, white, and gold into your life for the same reason.
   Fire years are empowering years for women, which bodes well for Hillary on her march towards the White House.
   For a fun and entertaining guide to the Year of the Fire Monkey, check out the “Feng Shui Index” from CLSA, one of Asia’s leading brokerages.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!