January
23, 2012 marks the start of Asian New Year launching celebrations
throughout Asia and in Asian communities throughout the
world. The first day coincides with the first new moon
of the year as noted in the lunar calendar. The celebration
continues for 15 days. The start of the Lunar New Year
differs from the start of the year on the Solar calendar.
The starting day on the Solar calendar is the midpoint
between Winter Solstice and Spring Eqinox and usually
falls on February 4th or 5th.
The
Dragon is the 5th archetype in the Chinese cycle of twelve.
Opportunities for wealth, vitality and enhanced creativity
abound for those who are ready to hear the Dragon's call;
and a whisper it isn't. Prepare yourself for fast paced
out-of-your-hands exciting times. All things are super
sized, prone to fanfare and filled with surprise during
this Water Dragon year. How exciting it gets is up to
you.
The Dragon's interests know no
bounds. Her greatest passion is to make things happen. The
Dragon's deep connection to the natural order brings an
understanding that life requires forward movement in all
the realms. From the Dragon's point of view, it is inadvisable
to rest on one's laurels even
during the best of times. To
do so when change is needed and action is required, is simply
unacceptable. You may find yourself
willing to take more risks during this Dragon year. Do so,
for little can be gained without taking risks. Do, however,
plan carefully and allow for a back way out should circumstances
change too rapidly and you find yourself between a rock
and a hard place. The previous year required that we study,
develop ourselves, embellish our skills and follow academic
pursuits. As the Rabbit year transitions into the Dragon
year, we are required to put all this newly acquired knowledge
into action.
The
Dragon is one of the four celestial creatures of Asian mythology.
Guardian of the East and the most imposing feature in the
landscape.
It is not always easy walking over the rocky terrain of
the Dragon's path. Lasting success will have to be earned
through righteous and focused actions and not through trickery.
Efforts must be genuine and aligned with the greater good.
This
is truly a time to face our destinies and ourselves and
to do it with a more rigorous focus on the realms of; Heaven,
Earth and Humanity. Do it well for your sake and you may
find the entire world transformed for the better.
Dragon
years are a time of celebration. Excited by your passion
and the Dragon's encouragement you may have a strong urge
to run off with the carnival. The question is not, "should
you go"? It is rather, "which carnival should
you choose".
Dragons
may appear prickly at times. Irresistible and
fierce forces of nature that we would rather not oppose.
Take
the time to befriend the Dragon; and you may experience
its higher nature .Though some Dragons may seem to only
be interested in their own grand pursuits, Dragons are in
fact pillars of the manifested world. They provide support
and stability while pushing us to maximize our experience
of life. If we are uncertain and not sure we can do it,
they become exemplars; showing the way through their extraordinary
and continuing achievements. What gives them the power to
accomplish great feats is their direct connection with the
natural order. Whether their fierceness is a creative force
or a destructive one, will depend on the strength of connection
with Spirit and their willingness to follow the guidance
that Heaven provides. Dragons are creatures of both Heaven
and Earth and prescribe righteous conduct in both the spiritual
and mundane realms. Follow this dictate and you will be
greatly rewarded.
Dragon years bring so many gifts.
Yet they require a degree of personal alignment to effectively
contend with the swell of ambient energy. Get in touch with
your own center and prioritize what truly matters and you
can achieve this essential alignment and fully benefit from
the abundance coming your way.
PERSONAL,
POLITICAL, FINANCE AND BUSINESS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT,
GLOBAL TRENDS FOR THE YEAR
