Year of the Pig people react to what horoscope says about them this 2019

But apart from these, there is also one thing famous every Chinese New Year especially for those who are wondering what is in store for them this year — right, horoscope it is. (File photo by jojo nicdao/Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

Colors like red, orange, gold, yellow, and blue shattering beautifully in the night sky.

Tables filled with wonderful flavors of food and that ever familiar basket of rounded fruits.

And wishes of happiness and prosperity.

We do not witness and hear these things only every January 1 as welcoming the new year in the Philippines does not end on that day. Thanks to the Chinese culture and traditions that many Filipinos have adopted, we get to celebrate such a big occasion in the country twice.

Every January or February, depending on the Chinese lunar calendar, Filipinos and Tsinoys also embrace Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Spring Festival, with various Chinese delicacies, red envelopes stuffed with money, lucky charms, and of course, the entertaining lion and dragon dance parades under vibrant costumes.

But apart from these, there is also one thing famous every Chinese New Year especially for those who are wondering what is in store for them this year — right, horoscope it is.

For a Chinese New Year special, Philippine Canadian Inquirer (PCI) features people who are born in the Year of the Earth Pig, this is the year that the world has rung in for them as the clock strikes midnight on the 5th of February. But how true is their horoscope for them this 2019?

Is this me? Or nah?

Closing the last page of the Year of the Earth Dog, everyone now seems ready for big shifts and changes coming their way as the new zodiac animal goes underway!

Landing on the last spot in the Chinese zodiac or Shengxiao which composes of 12 animals is none other than the pig. According to some myths, the pig became the last of all the animals since he was the last to arrive at the Jade Emperor’s gathering, following the dog which is at the 11th place, and then the rooster, monkey, sheep, horse, snake, dragon, rabbit, tiger, ox, and the animal that occupied the first position, the rat.

Each of the 12 creatures is said to carry unique traits and that one’s personalities are believed to be affected by the animal associated with their birth year.

People who were born in the Year of the Pig are described as generous, hard-working, and over-friendly. They are also labeled as those who are focused on whatever goal they may have in life, not a conversationalist type as they are having a hard time putting knowledge into words, and they are highly organized.

For Kenneth Correa, 23, it seems that his horoscope describes his personality as if it truly knows him.

“I really am a pig,” he told PCI in jest.

He continued, “I always give to my parents and other people even magipit or kulangin ang budget ko (if may budget is tight). I am super friendly to all and I keep in touch with my old friends kahit malayo na sila (even though they are far away).”

But contrary to not being a conversationalist, Kenneth said he is very talkative; the only time he remains quiet, he stressed, is whenever he encounters a problem which he prefers to keep to himself.

“I always set my goal and make a process para maabot ko ‘yung goal ko (to achieve my goal) in life. I’m well organized with my things. Gusto ko may place para sa lahat (I make a place for everything),” he added.

Jean Oropesa, 23, meanwhile said as much as she wanted to claim that all characteristics her horoscope is telling about her are true, she acknowledged the fact that there are some factors which do not describe who she really is.

“Pwera ‘dun sa pagkatahimik or ‘di palakausap at focused sa goal, nasa exploration age kasi ako (Except being quiet or not being a conversationalist and focused on goals since I’m still in the exploration age),” she said laughing. “Me as a person? Light lang akong tao (I’m someone who has a light personality), you can approach me easily, friendly ako (I’m friendly), siguro nasa personality ko na rin at sa nakagisnan ko (maybe it is already part of my personality and what I got used to).”

A ‘challenging’ love life

In the aspect of love, the horoscope says single ladies born in the Year of the Pig might find it hard to look for their true love, unlike men who have a bigger chance to change their relationship status from single to in a relationship.

Commenting on how her love life is supposed to turn this year according to the horoscope, Jean jokingly complained, “Bakit naman ganito (Why is it like this)?????? Taon taon nalang ba (Will it be like this every year)?”

Kidding aside, she said it does not really matter to her whether it will be difficult for her to look for a romantic partner or not — as long as that person will be worth the wait.

“In my opinion naman, real life is (still) life choices pa rin. Kumbaga ikaw ang gumagawa ng kapalaran mo (You are the one making your own fate) as a person,” she explained, adding, “Kung magka-jowa ka this year is because pinili mo ‘yun. Kahit pa sabihin natin may mga tao naman na nagtr-try i-pursue ka, ‘pag di ka pa sure at ready, why commit ‘di ba? Choice pa rin (If ever you will have a boyfriend this year, that is because you chose to have one. Although we say that there are other people who are trying to pursue you if you are not really sure and ready, then why will you commit right? It is still your choice).”

For couples, on the other hand, horoscope also predicts that those born in Year of the Pig may have a ‘challenging’ relationship between their romantic partners.

Although she is not believing anything stated in the forecast of her future, the 36-year-old Cazel Pasia said she and her husband will be ready to counter all roadblocks they will come across along the way.

Having a strong faith to the Lord, she firmly answered, “We’ll face the challenges and pray to God to overcome everything.”

The unlucky stuff

Obviously, horoscope will not be completed without the things that will bring each sign bad luck and good luck.

For the Year of the Pig, the horoscope tells you that your unlucky colors are Red, Blue, and Green, while your unlucky numbers are 1, 3 and 9. To shoo away unfortunate stuff, the forecast said it is good for you to stay away from places with overly negative energy like hospitals and cemeteries.

It also advises you not to change your career this year as it will only give you unforeseen consequences.

Some born in the Year of the Pig might follow this, but exclude Gerlie Bandola, 36, and Myrna Ng, 48, from the list.

“‘Yung uniform ko Blue. Pano ‘yon? Papalitan ko? Hindi syempre, kasi magagalit boss ko sa trabaho (My uniform is Blue. What am I going to do about it?

I will change it? Of course not because my boss at work will get mad),” Gerlie said.

Also dismissing her horoscope so readily, Myrna said avoiding the signs which is supposed to give her a bad fortune will only make things worse for her.

“Kung iisipin natin na bad luck ang lahat, walang mangyayari sa buhay natin (If we think that everything is bad luck, nothing will happen in our lives),” she told PCI.

Ironically, the unlucky colors for Cita Lazaro, 60, this 2019 turns out to be her favorite colors. For someone who loves and is used to wearing colorful dresses like Red, Blue, and Green, she probably won’t let go of her beloved outfits and accessories for the sake of getting rid of the bad lucks.

“Hindi ako naniniwala sa mga ganung kasabihan kasi hindi ako Chinese (I do not believe in those sayings because I’m not a Chinese),” Cita said.

My 2019 will be…

With all these predictions in career, love life, luck, or generally in life, how can one born in the Year of the Pig perceive his or her horoscope this 2019?

Carmela Canonizado, 23, shared that even though she does not believe in her horoscope, she, however, finds it fun reading such forecast sometimes.

“Noong college, madalas kaming magbasa ng horoscope ng mga kaibigan ko hindi para sundin kung ano man ang sabihin nito kundi para ma-entertain lang (When I was in college, my friends and I often read horoscope not because we will follow what it says but because for us to be entertained),” she said.

“Sometimes to challenge ourselves, like, sabi sa horoscope mo ‘wag ka raw gumastos ngayong araw kasi maba-bankrupt ka (the horoscope says you should not spend money today because you will go bankrupt) or something like that. Then he/she will definitely save money for the day not because we really believe na maba-bankrupt siya (he or she will go bankrupt) or anything pero dahil (but because) it is for his/her own good na to save money,” she added.

Aside from being entertained, Carmela also revealed that she somehow felt scared reading her horoscope for this year as what indicated in it has similarities to her personality and the dilemmas she is currently facing.

“Pwede ko ‘tong maging gabay sa ilang mga bagay ngunit hindi sa mga desisyon na magiging malaki ang impact sa buhay ko (I can use it as my guide in some aspects but not in my decisions that will make a big impact in my life),” she clarified.

Now that everyone around the globe has opened a new chapter in their lives as they welcome the brand new year with new hopes and aspirations, what does Carmela think her 2019 will be?

This year, Carmela said, she expects nothing except: first, “magiging boring ito dahil mananatili ako sa komportable at nakasanayan (This year will be boring because I will stay in my comfort zone and what I got used to),” and second, “magiging exciting at nakakapagod dahil maaari kong piliin ang pagpapalit ng career na mahirap man ay pagti-tiyagaan para makaranas ng kakaiba at bagong [kapaligiran] (It will be exciting and tiring because I may choose to change career which may be hard but I will persevere to experience a unique and new environment).”

Gerlie, on the other hand, expressed confidence that 2019 will bring her positiveness in all aspects of her life.

“Dahil sa Year of the pig ako, 80% sure ako na mas magiging maganda ang takbo ng buhay ko, sa trabaho ko, at [para] sa pamilya ko (Since I’m born in the Year of the Pig, I’m 80 percent sure that everything will go well in my life, career, and even for my family),” she said.

It is true that it is really up to a person whether he or she will believe in whatever the cosmos are saying about his or her future or not. The stars align in the sky will eventually change, but none of us can truly say whether our destinies will be different or it will remain the same after a year. While no one knows what the Year of the Pig has in store for us, one thing is for sure — we all got a chance to make each day so worthwhile. Have a wonderful and prosperous 2019, everyone!