At midnight tonight, January 23, 2012, people of Chinese ethnicity around the world will welcome the New Year, ushering in the Year of the Dragon with a celebration that will last for 15 days. The dragon is the most powerful and auspicious of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, one associated with high energy and prosperity. This year is considered especially auspicious because it is the year of the water dragon, something that happens once every 60 years, and is purported to be associated with luck.
According to Chinese astrology, people born in the year of the dragon are said to be strong, self-assured, eccentric, intellectual, and passionate. It also represents change and mobility. According to Feng Shui master, Paul Ng, in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, “Dragons seem to be a change year, and usually from bad to good. In general, in the dragon years, the world economy does a little better." From a Feng Shui standpoint, 2012, the year of the Yang Water Dragon, brings many possibilities for good fortune.
Given the state of the world economy, this is good news. Whether you choose to believe the philosophy of a centuries-old civilization that has been tracking trends for an extraordinarily long time, or disregard it, their mindset may be just as significant. A country of millions embracing a concept with a spirit of optimism, could very well have positive results. A country divided that espouses negativism…probably not. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with an optimistic attitude, and so be it.
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