Credit:John Shakespeare Work too hard. While the ox symbolises diligence with hard work and persistence hopefully leading to success, Dr Wang says people should âavoid working too hard â health should be the priorityâ. Dream too big. âFocus on fundamental elements of life and work. Be conservative. Donât do investments or start a risky business,â astrologist Mina Zheng says. Talk about death. Avoid saying words such as âdeathâ, âdevilâ, âsickâ, or âpainâ. Donât get into debt. Credit:John Shakespeare Borrow money. Make sure all debts are paid by New Yearâs Eve, or you will be unlucky all year, Ms Cumines says.