By Patrick Lim Fernandez GOAT 1931 Metal Goat (born 2/5/31 to 2/5/32), 1943 Water Goat (born 2/5/43 to 2/5/44), 1955 Wood Goat (born 2/4/55 to 2/5/56), 1967 Fire Goat (born 2/4/67 to 2/5/68), 1979Earth Goat (born 2/4/79 to 2/5/80), 1991 Metal Goat (born 2/4/91 to 2/4/92), 2003 Water Goat (born...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez HORSE 1930 Golden Horse (born 2/4/30 to 2/5/31), 1942 Water Horse (born 2/4/42 to 2/5/43), 1954 Wood Horse (born 2/4/54 to 2/4/55), 1966 Fire Horse (born 2/4/66 to 2/4/67), 1978 Earth Horse (born 2/4/78 to 2/4/79), 1990 Golden Horse (born 2/4/90 to 2/4/91), 2002 Water Horse...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez SNAKE 1929 Earth Snake (born 2/4/29 to 2/4/30), 1941 Metal Snake (born 2/4/41 to 2/4/42), 1953 Water Snake (2/4/53 to 2/4/54), 1965 Wood Snake (born 2/4/65 to 2/4/66), 1977 Fire Snake (born 2/4/77 to 2/4//78), 1989 Earth Snake (born 2/4/89 to 2/4/90), 2001 Metal Snake (born...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez DRAGON 1928 Earth Dragon (born 2/5/28 to 2/4/29), 1940 Golden Dragon (born 2/5/40 to 2/4/41), 1952 Water Dragon (born 2/5/52 to 2/4/53), 1964 Wood Dragon (born 2/5/64 to 2/4/65), 1976 Fire Dragon (born 2/5/76 to 2/4/77), 1988 Earth Dragon (born 2/4/88 to 2/4/89),...
Charismatic, intelligent, and confident—these are just some of the many traits that make people born in the Year of the Dragon unique. Unlike other animals in the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon stands out as the only mythical creature. In Chinese culture, it is seen as a symbol of power and...
(Illustration by Ariana Maralit/Manila Bulletin) In 1988, I discovered I would have a younger brother—born in the Year of the Dragon. However, I wasn’t alone; friends shared my experience, with parents thrilled to have a dragon baby. Another revelation came when my brother started school. His...
As we enter 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon, many are keen to infuse positive energy into their living spaces to attract good fortune, health, and prosperity. In the ancient practice of Feng Shui, specific items and placements influence the flow of energy or “chi” in a space. Here are items...
By Patrick Lim Fernandez 1933 Yin Water Rooster (born 2/4/33 to 2/4/34) 1945 Yin Wood Rooster (born 2/4/45 to 2/4/46) 1957 Yin Fire Rooster (born 2/4/57 to 2/4/58) 1969 Yin Earth Rooster (born 2/4/69 to 2/4/70) 1981 Metal Rooster (born 2/4/81 to 2/4/82) 1993 Yin Water Rooster (born 2/4/93 to...
The Office of the Ombudsman was reported on Tuesday, Jan. 10, to be investigating the spiraling prices of onions in the market. While Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires has not confirmed his reported move, reports stated that the OMB will issue inquiry letters to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and...
As told to Yvette Tan by Agriculture magazine’s in-house plant expert The baby rubber plant ( Peperomia Obtusifolia ) may be the unofficial lucky plant for the Year of the Water Tiger, but it’s hardly the only plant out there associated with opportunity. READ: Peperomia Obtusifolia : the lucky...
