Happy Chinese New Years Day – The Lunar New Year starts today, and it’s the Year of the Dragon, but which one?
In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect your personality and destiny. Once again, this year’s elemental sign is wood – so we are celebrating Wood Dragon.
(Please be aware I will be celebrating Chinese New Year by recklessly shooting firecrackers in public locations for the next two weeks. Please also remember that people in China don’t call it Chinese New Year, it’s Lunar New Year; other countries celebrate Lunar New Year as well.)
According to a Chinese legend, Nüwa is the goddess who created the world. She created certain animals on different days, hence each day is considered the birthday of the corresponding animal.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, she created chickens. Legend also has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on the Lunar Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal’s year would have some of that animal’s personality.
Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled. Salvador Dali, John Lennon, and Mary-Louise Parker were all born in the year of the dragon.
The zodiac predicts that this year you’re advised to be more careful about all aspects of your lives. It’s better for you to pay special attention to competition in the workplace and remain diligent and dedicated, besides, take good care of your body.
It is also believed that Dragons get along best with Rooster and Monkey, but they might face challenges with Dog and Rabbit. Their lucky colors are gold, silver, and yellow and their lucky numbers include 1, 6, and 7.
The world’s largest annual human migration is now well underway as billions of trips are made across China (This is the first time since COVID restrictions have been lifted,) in what is known as Chunyun, when students, migrant workers and office employees living away from home will make the journey back to celebrate with their families.
Hopefully, COVID will not run rampant again throughout China.
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