IN the Year Of The Snake, every other sign of the horoscope is considered the subordinate of the snake. Feng shul decides which of the five elements is attributed to each sign. The snake is a fire element. Here, we look at how that affects the feng shul of the goat, monkey, rooster and dog this year. Animal Signs Corresponding Signs to Year of Birth Goat 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 Monkey 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 Rooster 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 Dog 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006  Goat 　　　THE sign of the goat is an earth element which is not very compatible with the fiery snake. This will be a prosperous year and terrific opportunities at work await you. In the Year of the Snake, the earthy goat should introduce as much of the fire element as possible to ensure good luck. 　　　Red is a fire colour. At home, you should include more red decorations and even try to wear red clothes as much as possible. However, you can expect some obstacles in personal relation ships. In order to enhance your relationship, you should establish which part of your flat faces north. This is the location governing relationships. You should put photos of you and your partner there, or of anyone else who may cause a third-party intrusion. Monkey 　　　MONKEY is a metal sign which does not clash with the fiery snake at all. This year, your financial situation should great iy improve and autumn is a good time for investments. 　　　But you should note that among the 12 signs, a person born a tiger is not likely to he the right investment partner for you as there would be lots of disagreements. According to the Chinese horo scope, tigers don't like the monkey very much. However, a bal ance between the two can be maintained by the introduction of the horse as a mediator. 　　　So if your business partner is born a tiger, you can include some new decoration, incorporating the image of a horse, in the south-facing location of your house. 　　　But you should be aware that if your tiger-born business part ner has the surname Ma, which is horse in Chinese, you don't need, to worry at all. Also, horse-racing is an excellent activity for you and your tiger-born friends ? you would all enjoy the time together at the racecourse and stand a good chance of winning with a joint-bet. Rooster 　　　THE rooster is a metal element which enjoys a good relationship with the fiery snake. You will put in a lot of hard work this year, but unfortunately you won't receive the credit you deserve, especially at work. 　　　You can put your photo in the northeasterly area of your flat which can give you better luck. If you want to increase your chances of getting your boss? praise, you can keep a photo of you with your boss in this location. 　　　But at the same time you must keep a feng shui wine bottle here because the northeasterly location of your flat influences evil spirits that cause sickness. This would help absorb the spir its that could make you feel unwell. Dog 　　　THE dog is an earth sign. Your career will develop and all your hard work will reap dividends. 　　　But you will experience difficulties in your social life and you must remember not to believe the gossip going on around you. 　　　Luck in your social life can be boosted by keeping as much fire-element decoration as possible in the area of your flat facing south, which governs social network and friendship. 　　　Red is a fire colour and so a red carpet, lamp or even a little red packet or lai see can help. 　　　You should also be careful because southeast is your unlucky location this year and you should definitely avoid locating your bed in this corner of your home. If you have no choice, try to hang eight old coins which have holes in the middle near your bed. In the old days, people believed that these old coins could bring good luck and turn bad feng shui into good. 　　　As told to Alice Fung by feng shul master Au Chung-tak (9024 2275)