Episode 035: The Energy for Each Zodiac Animal in 2017

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EPISODE 035: THE ENERGY FOR EACH ZODIAC ANIMAL IN 2017

This week we're back with Doris Ingber to talk Chinese Zodiac in the Year of the Rooster! If you missed Episode 034, we chatted with Doris about the energy of the Fire Rooster and what we have to look forward to. This week, we'll get more in depth and learn about the energy of each Chinese zodiac animal in this year. Listen in!

  • Understanding the Chinese zodiac

  • Individual animal energies

  • Preparing for potential challenges

For each of the years below, if your birthday falls before February 4, use the preceding year for accurate astrological readings. For example, if your birthday is January 13, 2009, follow the Year of the Rat, instead of the Year of the Ox. 

RABBIT - 00:11:17

2011 | 1999 | 1987 | 1975 | 1963 | 1951 | 1939 | 1927 |1915

DRAGON - 00:12:44

2012 | 2000 | 1988 | 1976 | 1964 | 1952 | 1940 | 1928 | 1916

SNAKE - 00:14:10

2013 | 2001 | 1989 | 1977 | 1965 | 1953 | 1941 | 1929 | 1917

HORSE - 00:15:06

2014 | 2002 | 1990 | 1978 | 1966 | 1954 | 1942 | 1930 | 1918

SHEEP - 00:16:20

2015 | 2003 | 1991 | 1979 | 1967 | 1955 |1943 | 1931 | 1919

MONKEY - 00:17:18

2016 | 2004 | 1992 | 1980 | 1968 | 1956 | 1944 | 1932 | 1920 | 1908

ROOSTER - 00:03:55

2017 | 2005 | 1993 | 1981 | 1969 | 1957 | 1945 | 1933 | 1921 | 1909

DOG - 00:05:31

2006 | 1994 | 1982 | 1970 | 1958 | 1946 | 1934 | 1922 | 1910

PIG - 00:06:40

2007 | 1995 | 1983 | 1971 | 1959 | 1947 | 1935 | 1923 | 1911

RAT - 00:08:07 

2008 | 1996 | 1984 | 1972 | 1960 | 1948 | 1936 | 1924 | 1912

OX - 00:08:55

2009 |1997 |1985 | 1973 | 1961 | 1949 | 1937 | 1925 | 1913

TIGER - 00:10:16

2010 | 1998 | 1986 | 19 74 | 1962 | 1950 | 1938 | 1926 | 1914

Remember, no matter what your animal, feng shui always recommends carrying a three-dimensional charm of the year's best friend. The best friend of the Rooster is the Dragon, so head to Holistic Spaces and get your charm now!  

Once again, we're so grateful to Doris for sharing her insight on the Chinese zodiac and helping each of us to prepare for the coming lunar year.

If you have any questions about your animal's energy, or anything else related to green design, feng shui or holistic living, ask away! You could even be featured on our Q&A Sunday series!

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Happy Year of the Rooster!


Doris was introduced to Chinese metaphysics in 1999 after her 30 year career as a fashion merchandiser. Intrigued by the spirit and science of energy she pursued certifications in Classical Feng Shui, Interior Alignment, 4 Pillars Chinese Astrology and Space Clearing. She consults with architects, interior designers, home and business owners to create environments which enhance the lives of those within. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The New Yorker and Fortune.com