1. First look after the birth year sign to find the key for the next step.

2. For a Tiger, Horse or Dog the next step starts with Metal – Monkey
For a Pig, Sheep or Rabbit the next step starts with Fire – Snake
For a Bird, Ox or Snake the next step starts with Water – Pig
For a Mouse, Dragon or Monkey the next step starts with Wood – Tiger

3. Find the key year in the same metreng as the birth year with the key found in the previous step.

4. The Life Mewa of this year is the Fortune Mewa.