From the horse's mouth

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

People

Although Tung definitely will run for the second term, he has gone through an emotionalstruggle to get there. Lack of public support in his first term of office has dampened hisspirit. Tung has thought of quitting the post but strong support from Beijing authorities hasconvinced him to stay.
Despite his "seven-11"title (ie, starts work at 7am and finishes at 11pm) the public is not satisfied with his performance. His family is worried about him working too hard.In the new year, he will conduct many overseas diplomatic visits with Beijing officials. The trips will lutre more foreign investment to Hong Kong. He will become more popularamong the public as a result.

Taiwan President Chen Shui-ben

Ma: He rattled the cages of Beijing cadres by announcing Taiwan passport covers would be stamped with "issued in Taiwan" but this year he will be more subdued. This hexagram is a "quiet" one. Chen will be restrained by his colleagues who will start to challenge him. At the same time, more liberal voices from the public will be heard. Chen's recent gestures will give the Beijing authorities only an "itch" not a pounding headache. He is just like a naughty Monkey King. The reading also shows these activities are backed by "black gold", an improper source of capital.

Chen will be on his own this year - the US will not support his Government, at least on the surface.

US President George W Bush

Ma:Bush has had a lot of stress. It was more than sheer clumsiness when hechoked on that pretzel.  This is a sign that his work is placing him under pressure. His digestive system will continue to suffer as a result of the incident. He needs to find ways to ease his tangled nerves.

The US has relied too heavily on its alliances with countries such as Britain and Pakistan, who will take advantage of this. Bush will also be troubled by affairs from Eastern countries. China will have the  upper-hand in the Sino-US relationship.

Bush concentrates too much on external affairs, such as waging war, and neglects his won backyard. Improving the US economy will be a big headache for him. There will also be arguments arising from contracts which may lead to legal disputes. Senior officials within the Republican camp and old colleagues will air dirty laundry that indirectly affects his reputation.

The British Royals

Ma:Family will take priority over romance for Prince Charles. He will be occupied by thewelfare of his two sons. Harry will wander off the path again and undergo a journey of self-discovery but luckily his big brother William will help steer him back onto the right track. Nonetheless, Prince Charles will encounter a new lover who is sexy and flamboyant. The lady will win the approval of his two sons but Prince Charles will keep a cool head.

The persistent ulcer on the Queen Mother's left leg and hip problems will continue to trouble her.

Canto-pop diva Faye Wong and rock singer Nicholas Tse Ting-fungh

Ma: The reading shows Tse falls into prototype of Freuds' Oedipus complex. Wong, 32, is like a reservoir of motherly love where Tse, 21, can find the affection he craves. From a young age, he received inadequate attention from his high-profile parents. Tse's father is 1960s movie idol Patrick Tse Yin and his mother is actress Deborah Lai. The pair are divorced.

The foundation of their alliance is not sound  and their relationship will be rocky. Their pairing can be likened to Wong raising two children. It will come to an end when Tse wakes up and Wong gets tired of playing the mummy game.The reading also reveals Wong's young daughter, Dao Jingtong, has an antagonistic relationship with Tse. There is a clash between their ba-zhi (birth 
charts). The five-year-old will improvise little tricks to stir up conflict between the couple and that may be the source of Wong's headache.

Canto-pop queen Sammi Cheng Sau-man and singer Andy Hui Chi-on

Ma: The Chinese press speculated the two would tie the knot after Hui's teary dedication to Cheng when he won the best male singer prize at the recent the TVB annual music awards, saying his success was motivated by encouraging remarks Cheng whispered in her kitchen years ago. But marriage is literally not on the cards.

The reading shows the two have reached the stage to draw up their wedding plans after many years of courtship but since last October discussions of marriage have led to arguments. Much of this is Hui's doing because he wants Cheng to put her career on hold and such talk stresses her.

Both sides will find new lovers and they will split in June. Cheng is likely to encounter a man through a connection with her manager. But it will only be a brief romance. Despite the end of their love affair, Cheng and Hui will remain friends.                                  (page 1)