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Thursday's fortune: May this year be full of moments to remember

Published: 01 Jan. 2026, 05:00

Actor Jung Woo-sung was born in the year of the ox. He should take pride in the years he's lived, and look forward to many more. [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

Across the signs, the day is filled with warmth, gratitude and renewed appreciation for family ties, encouraging people to stay present, honor their roots and share affection through words, time and thoughtful gestures. By balancing practical choices with heartfelt connection and setting realistic goals, harmony and quiet joy can grow naturally at home and beyond. Here is your fortune for Thursday, Jan. 1. Happy New Year!

💰 Wealth: Financial outlook for the day
💪 Health: Wellness and vitality forecast
❤️ Love: Relationships, emotions and encounters
🧭 Lucky directions: Beneficial orientations and energies

🐭 Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996)
💰 Average | 💪 Average | ❤️ Understanding | 🧭 East
🔹 Live a life guided by love and gratitude
🔹 Stay fully present in today’s life
🔹 Practice tolerance and understanding
🔹 Kind words can make even whales dance
🔹 Praise costs nothing yet builds lasting wealth
🔹 Reflect on family roots and ancestors

🐮 Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997)
💰 Smooth | 💪 Good | ❤️ Joy | 🧭 North
🔹 Everything has its rightful place
🔹 Take pride in the years you’ve lived
🔹 Enjoy a pleasant and worthwhile expense
🔹 News or a meeting with relatives may come
🔹 Exchange gifts, given or received
🔹 Start anew with confidence

🐯 Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998)
💰 Smooth | 💪 Good | ❤️ Fair | 🧭 East
🔹 A day of respect and appreciation
🔹 Family bonds feel especially warm
🔹 Spend quality time with loved ones
🔹 Show gratitude to your spouse
🔹 Blood ties run deeper than water
🔹 Love yourself with pride

🐰 Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999)
💰 Smooth | 💪 Good | ❤️ Joy | 🧭 Southwest
🔹 Age is wisdom earned through life
🔹 Laughter may fill your home
🔹 Warm exchanges of affection are likely
🔹 Capture precious moments in photos
🔹 Choose practicality when giving gifts
🔹 Set goals that are truly achievable

🐲 Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000)
💰 Average | 💪 Average | ❤️ Understanding | 🧭 West
🔹 Life is sustained by human connection
🔹 Affection flows both ways
🔹 Avoid talk of work or marriage today
🔹 Look beyond flaws to see strengths
🔹 Prioritize safety over speed when driving
🔹 Friends matter — but family comes first

🐍 Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001)
💰 Average | 💪 Good | ❤️ Encounters | 🧭 North
🔹 A gift or welcome meeting may occur
🔹 Outings or news from relatives are likely
🔹 Cash may be better than wrapped presents
🔹 Expect traffic — leave early
🔹 Check in with mentors and benefactors
🔹 Set goals within your true capacity

🐴 Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)
💰 Average | 💪 Average | ❤️ Encounters | 🧭 North
🔹 Life today is better than yesterday
🔹 Dignity grows with age
🔹 Pass on wisdom rather than wealth
🔹 Share stories and memories
🔹 Blood ties matter more than anything
🔹 Send New Year greetings

🐑 Sheep (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)
💰 Smooth | 💪 Good | ❤️ Happiness | 🧭 East
🔹 Age marks the completion of wisdom
🔹 Life may feel richly joyful
🔹 Today is always the best day
🔹 A happy family atmosphere prevails
🔹 Enjoy meaningful time with loved ones
🔹 Create plans aligned with your goals

🐵 Monkey (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)
💰 Average | 💪 Average | ❤️ Giving | 🧭 South
🔹 A bigger family brings greater warmth
🔹 Worries fade as laughter fills the air
🔹 Plan a new chapter — or a second career
🔹 Put spouse and children first
🔹 Those who soar high see far
🔹 Open wide the door to family conversation

🐔 Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
💰 Average | 💪 Average | ❤️ Giving | 🧭 South
🔹 May every day feel like today
🔹 Choices abound, all equally appealing
🔹 Outcomes may be similar whichever you choose
🔹 Support and uplift others’ words
🔹 Trust and respect your parents’ guidance
🔹 Enjoy a drama or movie

🐶 Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
💰 Smooth | 💪 Good | ❤️ Joy | 🧭 West
🔹 Spending can lead to earning
🔹 A bright, refreshing day unfolds
🔹 Starting is already half the journey
🔹 Even a thousand miles begin with one step
🔹 Fasten the first button correctly
🔹 Aim higher than your current limits

🐷 Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
💰 Good | 💪 Strong | ❤️ Unity | 🧭 North
🔹 Today is the youngest you’ll ever be
🔹 More truly is better
🔹 A lively, bustling household brings joy
🔹 Cash gifts may be most appreciated
🔹 Family harmony is the root of happiness
🔹 There’s no place like home
🔹 Hope shines brightly for future paths

📌 This horoscope is based on the 12 zodiac signs, each represented by an animal. Using Saju (the Four Pillars of Destiny) and geomancy, astrologer Cho Ku-moon provides insights on wealth, health, love, and overall fortune.