What to expect for the New Year according to the lunar calendar - the year of the Red Fire Monkey, what to expect and what to fear, said Tsogtbaatar, a staff astrologer of the largest Buddhist monastery in Ulan Bator, Gandantegchenlin.
Unlike the name that has taken root everywhere, he calls the new year "the Year of the monkey with an evil face." “The fact is that 2016 will be characterized by a low level of atmospheric precipitation and, as a result, a poor harvest, which will entail a shortage of food for pets. However, one should not be afraid of a severe drought, its probability is small, "the capital's newspaper Ulan Bator Post quotes the chief Mongolian astrologer.
The authoritative astrologer recommends paying increased attention to the state of health, and reacting to alarming symptoms in time to avoid serious undesirable consequences. “Particularly should be taken care of those whose body reacts to hot climates. The monkey has dominion over fire and will multiply its effect, Tsogtbaatar shared his astrological forecast. According to him, one should not neglect security measures when making an open fire, especially in rural areas and on hills.
Considering himself as a guide between the world of the unknown and ordinary people, Tsogtbaatar decided to be honest to the end and not instill false hopes in those who believe in predictions.
“In general, the Year of the Monkey will be unsuccessful for young people, while the older generation will have mixed success. The only ones who feel better are children,”he said.
Further predictions were even less encouraging. “The authorities may fail to fulfill their promises, which will entail the emergence of crisis situations and exacerbate the internal political struggle. The crime situation will worsen due to an increase in the number of thefts and robberies,”Tsogtbaatar believes.
Having fairly tickled the nerves of his adherents and frightened the neophytes, the soothsayer ultimately decided to "change his anger to mercy" and assured the followers of Buddhism that otherwise "the stars do not promise anything catastrophic." Moreover, he assured, "in the new year, the financial and economic situation will improve." Tsogtbaatar, however, did not specify exactly where the decline will be replaced by growth, but this long-awaited prospect should be expected at least by the citizens of the same Mongolia, because he analyzed the location of the heavenly bodies from the territory of the Country of the eternal blue sky. As for the rest, they, as always, can only hope for the best.