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Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon Emperor Huang Ti introduced the concept of a chronological
record of years in the 61st year of his reign. The twelve animals of the zodiac comprise one 60 year cycle. We have now entered
the 78th cycle since its conception in the year 2637 B.C.
According to legend,
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, summoned all of the animals to him before he died. Only twelve animals responded to the summons.
He named a year after each animal in the order of their appearance: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey,
Rooster, Dog, and Boar.
Each animal corresponds to the five elements
that constitute the universe: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. They are also charged negatively or positively in accordance
with the principle of the Yin and Yang. The Rat, Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Monkey, and Dog are positive; while the Ox, Rabbit,
Snake, Sheep, Rooster, and Boar are negative.
The Chinese believe that the animal
sign under which you are born, constitutes your disposition. They believe the animal hides in your heart.
Chinese New Year falls in between the end
of January and end of February. This year it falls on January 23rd ,which is the year 4709 on the Chinese Calendar.
Year of the Dragon
This
is the Year of the Dragon, Master Rothrock's sign. He represents the positive Water Dragon: a less imperious
type of Dragon who favors optimum growth and expansion.
He can put aside his ego for the
good of all and is less selfish and opinionated. An inhibited but progressive person, he tries hard not to be as conspicuous
as the other power-hungry Dragons. Neither is he going to be labeled as the conciliatory one. He can assume a
wait-and-see attitude and his wits are as formidable as his strength of will.
Water is calming
and beneficial to this lunar sign and he will know how to act wisely and do what is essential for his progress. He is
quick and reliable and is capable of marketing his ideas with untiring devotion.
This year we
will throw caution to the four winds and roll up our sleeves for all sorts of grandiose, exhilarating, colossal, overambitious
and daring projects. Te indomitable spirit of the dragon will inflate everything to larger than life size. Somehow we
will find ourselves bubbling with excess energy.
Business will be good and money can be generated
or obtained easily. It is the time to ask your bank for a load. Big spending and lavish plans are the rule of
the day. The mighty Dragon sneers at the prudent and penny-pinching. He gambles for all or nothing.
However, this is also a time to temper our enthusiasm and look twice before taking a plunge. For although the lucky
Dragon showers his blessings indiscriminately on all, he disappears when the time comes for making retribution for our errors.
Success as well as failures will thus be magnified. The Fire Dragon (January 31, 1976 to February 17, 1977) is especially
feared, as he wreaks more havoc than the Dragons of the other elements.
The Dragon person is
magnanimous and full of vitality and strength. To him, life is a blaze of colors and he is constantly on the go.
Egotistical, eccentric, dogmatic, whimsical, or terribly demanding and unreasonable, he is still
never without a band of admirers. Proud, aristocratic and very direct, the Dragon-born establishes his ideals
early in life and demands the same high standards and perfection from others that he has for himself.
The Dragon is a veritable storehouse of energy. His impetuosity, eagerness and almost religious zeal can blaze like
the fabled fire the Dragon emits from his mouth. He has the potential for accomplishing great things, which is
fortunate as the Dragon likes to perform on a grand scale. However, unless he contains his premature enthusiasm,
he may burn himself out and end up in a puff of smoke. Whatever the Dragon does, good or bad, he will never fail to
make headlines. The Chinese call him the guardian of wealth and power. Certainly a prosperous sign to belong to
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While the Dragon might be strong and decisive, he is not cunning or guileful. He shuns
easy adaptability and tricky negotiations. Were the contest to be decided on strength alone, the Dragon would conquer
hands down; but he is often overconfident, brash and deluded by his wonderful visions...thus neglecting to pay attention to
possible upsets or underhanded plots that could overthrow him. Instead of sniffing around for brewing schemes, her prefers
to plunge into battle, often refusing to retreat even in the face of overwhelming odds. Too intent on going forward,
he forgets to protect his rear and flanks. Too upright, he refuses to lie. Further, he is unable to interpret
clever insinuations and generally fails to spot the evil and subversive intent of his enemies.
To the Dragon person, having a purpose or special mission in his life is vital. It’s just not healthy for him
to lie around with nothing to do. He must always have a cause to fight for; a goal to reach; a right to wrong.
Otherwise, how to you expect him to keep his inner fire burning?
To read more check out the
book “Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes” by Theodora Lau.
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Animal
Personalities: Year of the Rat
1960,1972,1984 - Hard working and thrifty; he will be generous only to those
he is inordinately fond of. Year of the Ox
1961,1973,1985 - A patient and tireless worker, he sticks
to routine and conventions. Year of the Tiger
1962,1974,1986 - His vigor and love of life are stimulating.
He will arouse every sort of emotion in people, except indifference. Year of the Rabbit
1951,1963,1975 - He is reserved
and artistic and possesses good judgment. His thoroughness will also make him a good scholar. Year of the Dragon 1952,1964,1976
- Proud, aristocratic, and direct, the dragon demands the same high standards and perfection from others that he has for himself. Year of the Snake
1953,1965,1977
- Graceful and soft-spoken, he loves good books, food, music, the theater; he will gravitate to the finer things in
life. Year of the Horse
1954,1966,1978 - Earthy and warmly appealing, he is very perceptive and talkative. Year of the Sheep
1955,1967,1979 - He is artistic, fashionable,
and a creative worker. Year of the Monkey
1956,1968,1980 - Being the quick-witted genius of the cycle, he is clever, flexible, and innovative. Year of the Rooster
1957,1969,1981
- Outwardly, he is the epitome of self-assurance and aggression, but at heart he could be conservative and old-fashioned. Year of the Dog
1958,1970,1982 - The Dog is honest, intelligent, and straightforward. He has a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for
justice and fair play. Year of the Boar
1959,1971,1983 - The sign of honesty, simplicity, and great fortitude.
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