2012 is a Year of Black Water Dragon:
What Does it Mean for Us?
2011 is behind us and undoubtedly, it was an interesting, albeit rather difficult, year for many people around the world. Just a short look back confirms it – revolutions in Arab countries such as Egypt, Syria, Tunis, and Libya which toppled several long-standing regimes, violent protests in London and Greece, “Occupy” movement in the US against corporate greed – those are just few political events that punctuated the year 2011.
In addition, the world saw a series of natural disasters – horrendous tsunami and subsequent earthquake in Japan, widespread flood in Thailand, devastating earthquake in Turkey, EF5 rated tornado in Joplin, MO, USA- thousands of lives were lost during those catastrophes. Most people are hoping that the year 2012 will be better- politically, economically, ecologically, and in their personal lives, of course. As such, many are curious to learn about astrology and horoscopes and what their predictions are for the upcoming year.
One of the world’s oldest astrological systems is a Chinese system based on the combination of lunar and solar calendar. Traditionally, each year in a 12-year cycle is given an animal sign, and it is believed that the characteristics and traits of an assigned animal influence the events which will occur during that specific year. According to ancient Chinese calendar, the year 2012 is a year of Black Water Dragon (which starts officially on January 23, 2012). Moreover, it is a leap year, which makes everything even more potent. According to Chinese beliefs, the Dragon is a majestic, most powerful, and somewhat unpredictable animal who can survive in the sky, on Earth, and in water. Moreover, the Dragon symbolizes strength, dominance and ambition (it is a male sign), and the Water Dragon especially symbolizes purity and wisdom. So, if you want to be lucky this year, you will have to try to act as a real Dragon! There is a Chinese saying that “the Dragon is wise in words, but not always in actions,” thus the good fortune will be on the side of those who can demonstrate firm character, clear mind and enthusiasm, but avoid hasty decisions and rudeness.
The Dragon’s main elements are Water and Earth. Thus, if your sign contains any of these elements (especially Water since it is a Water Dragon this year), you will be quite lucky this coming year. For example, the signs of Water are Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, and the signs of Earth are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. But of course, if your sign is not one of the above mentioned, you still can secure some good luck for yourself by behaving in a way that pleases a Dragon. You need to be proactive in your work and private life, show cleverness and kindness, and be optimistic. There will be many positive chances coming towards everybody this year given the high energy of the Dragon, and your ability to recognize these opportunities will be duly rewarded. Moreover, the Dragon is an animal who loves big and colorful celebrations and shows, so do not hesitate to honor your achievements in a big way!
Happy New Year!
