How Will You Handle the Water Dragon of 2012?

Posted by Tisha Morris on January 17, 2012

On January 23, 2012, our friends in the East, will be ringing in the Chinese New Year. It is the most celebrated holiday for half of the globe which marks the beginning of the new Lunar cycle.

According to Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui, each year is marked with an animal of the Chinese zodiac as well as an Element.

2012 is the year of the Water Dragon.

What does this mean for you and our planet as a whole?

Unfortunately, we have already seen some the negative effects of the Water Dragon with the recent cruise ship disaster. 2012 is not a good year to take a cruise or other water activities out of the norm. Maritime disasters, floods, leaks, or any other calamities relating to water will be on the rise.

The Water Dragon is not all bad though. Water can be a really good thing when channeled appropriately. The Water Element rules our creativity. Water also feeds the Wood element which is about growth and expansion. That means 2012 will be a great year to expand and grow your creativity or a creative business venture. This Water Dragon is also Yang, which brings in movement, action, changes, and even more growth.

Last year, we looked at rules and boundaries with the Metal Rabbit. We tested them and eventually broke them – just in time to go with the flow with the Water Dragon. It will certainly be a year to go with the flow. In Western astrology, Water and Air signs will have an easier time with this energy, while Earth and Fire signs will be a bit more challenged.

With Water being the prevalent energy for the year, it will be important to stay grounded and not get swept away with the tide. This is balanced with going with the flow of the waves. Body-centered movements such as yoga, tai chi, qi gong, will be especially important to find this balance.

The Dragon’s personality is powerful, courageous, determined, enthusiastic and always lucky. Draw on and embody this energy throughout the year.

To welcome in the Yang Water Dragon into your life this 2012, celebrate the Chinese way: clean your home, smudge it, invite friends and family over for a meal, give presents. Say goodbye to old grudges or stagnation from 2011 and wish peace and happiness for everyone.

Happy 2012 to all!

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