The Year Of The Black Water Dragon – 2012

2012 - The Year Of The Water Dragon

‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’ - Happy Prosperous New Year

23rd January 2012 – 9th February 2013

We have turned into the Chinese/Lunar New Year – this year we celebrate The Year Of The Dragon or to be more precise, the year of the Water Dragon (as Water is the represented element).  The colour associated with Water is Black and this brings a very powerful, unpredictable but fortunate, auspicious energy to the Year of the Black Water Dragon!  It is not necessarily the animal that represents the year but that of its inner nature!!  The Dragon represents the fifth animal in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and follows the calm and peaceful energy of the previous year (The Year Of The Metal Rabbit).

The Dragon Personality

A Beautiful Water Dragon

Anyone born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 are Dragons.

Born in the year of the Dragon means that a person possesses one of the most powerful and auspicious of the 12 animal signs.  They are innovative, brave and passionate.

As most of us know, the Dragon is a mythical, legendary creature of stories and fairy tales.  It is associated with superiority, power and intelligence.  It is believed to protect against evil and is unpredictable, untouchable, noble and mysterious.  It is colourful beyond belief and yet you should not be able to see its head and tail at the same time (think of the beautiful coloured dragons used in the New Year celebrations and how they dance and weave so that you can’t see both head and tail together!)

This symbolic animal is pioneering, powerful, energetic and proud, direct and uncompromising – it hates restriction.  It likes to be at the centre of things yet can also be a loner.  The Dragon is loyal, but can be fiery.  Because of its nature, it is said that our luck can go either one way or the other this year – it could be that we are heading for a very transformational time both in terms of world events and also for individuals.  You may have already read information about the changing energy in 2012 and it should therefore be of no surprise that this year commences with strong, changeable Dragon energy.

However, as the element is Water it makes the energy a little calmer and hopefully slightly easier this year than if it were a Wood or Fire Dragon.

What Animal Are You?

Compatibility

Most compatible with : Rat, Monkey, Rooster

Least compatible with : Dog, Horse, Tiger

How the Year of the Dragon will influence you:

The Rat

Literally speaking, the rat was the first out of the water when Buddha set a race to claim their positions and therefore the Rat came to represent the first of the 12 animal signs! He therefore tends to be able to adapt quickly to his surroundings or to change.  The year will be successful for him if he in turn is optimistic and bold, especially in terms of his career.

The Ox

It seems the year ahead is also good for the Ox, again especially in terms of career but it comes with stress and pressure too.  There will be new projects or ventures opening up to him in the early part of this year.  He will, of course do, all that is required of him to move forward, develop and grow with stoic dedication and perseverance.

The Tiger

Last year was quite a tough year for the Tiger, but this year definitely brings a far easier energy for him and he will achieve results far quicker in the early part of the year if he concentrates on just one or two projects and doesn’t spread himself too thin!

The Rabbit

Last year was the Rabbit’s year but a Rabbit in a Dragon year should be a good too.  The Dragon energy supports the qualities of the Rabbit, in fact, the Rabbit is favoured by or affiliated to the Dragon which means that the year should run more smoothly for the Rabbit. He will be successful in communication and diplomacy and will have a strong motivation to adjust, or make change and cope with the ups and downs that this year brings.

The Snake

The Snake should have a good year in 2012 as there are plenty of opportunities to be found but he must work hard and earn his success.  He needs to use his natural ability and intuition to guide him on the right path towards success.  Above all, he must stay focused.

The Horse

The Horse must be calm and not hasty this year.  He must be ready to encounter the ups and downs that this mixed year brings him.  If he proceeds with caution and a steady manner then the year may bring success for him.

The Sheep/The Goat/The Ram

Gentle and compassionate, peace-loving, accommodation, timid, vulnerable, worrisome.  Hate conflict.  Emotional and pessimistic.  Romantic, inclined to sulk when upset.  Things look good for him this year especially in the spring!.. Finances could improve!

The Monkey

Ingenious and resourceful, energetic and active.  Enthusiastic and motivating.  Flexible with a good memory.  Tend to be oblivious of other people.  2012 could be a good year for  career development and achievement!

The Rooster

Sociable, thrive as centre of attention.  Confident and strong-willed.  Imposing, controversial, handle money well – tend to be perfectionists.  Financial flow should come to the Rooster way this year and luck is in the stars.

The Dog

Honest and intelligent and straightforward.  Loyal and dependable, pessimistic by nature.  Can be obstinate and unbending.  He might find this year a bit tough because of the energy of the Dragon – he may find support from another Tiger who can help.

The Boar/Pig

Honest and generous, loyal and thoughtful.  Natural and enduring, social.  Everyone’s friend, rarely argue, can be over-indulgent.  This year should be a good year on the financial front for the Boar/Pig.

The black colour represents the water energy for 2012