Happy Chinese New Year!
2012 is The Year of the Dragon, the most powerful symbol of the zodiac. Traits include power, strength, luck, abundance, intelligence and self-assuredness.
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The characteristics of the Dragon Sign are tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle.
So what is the Dragon sign for 2012? Here is a snippet:
THE WATER DRAGON 1952 AND 2012
Water has a calming effect on the Dragon’s fearless temperament. Water allows the Dragon to re-direct its enthusiasm, and makes him more perceptive of others. These Dragons are better equipped to take a step back to re-evaluate a situation because they understand the art of patience and do not desire the spotlight like other Dragons. Therefore, they make smart decisions and are able to see eye-to-eye with other people. However, their actions can go wrong if they do not research or if they do not finish one project before starting another.
The Water Dragon is less selfish and opinionated than the other Dragons. He is more inhibited and less power-hungry. He can accept defeat without recriminations. He makes a good negotiator as he knows when, where, and how to apply pressure. He has a tendency to be over-optimistic and needs to learn how to relinquish what is unfeasible so that he can concentrate his energies on the most rewarding endeavors.
There are countless other interpretations and meanings behind the ancient Chinese Water Dragon. But one thing is certain: it is powerful and mighty. It is what anyone could possibly want to start off a successful and enlightening year. Make it a good one!
