It’s a New Year. Well, by the Gregorian calender of events, it’s a New Year. For me however the New Year doesn’t start until Feb 18 that is, the Chinese New Year.
No, I’m not of Chinese ethnic origin however I do subscribe to their calender because for me, it’s always made more sense. Any version of a lunar calender makes more sense to me but hey, I’ve always been a little different from most of my other western civilization Caucasian friends and family. I never really felt a shift in energies until at least a month into the new Gregorian year. Coincidentally, though it varies a week or two from year to year, that is approximately when the Chinese New Year occurs.
This year, the Chinese New Year doesn’t begin until 18 February which really, really sucks. You see, I’m a Dragon and the year of the Dog is not a particularly beneficial year for Dragons. The Dog was particularly yippy and nippy this past year and I regret to say I will NOT be sorry to see its “tail”-end. It’s been like one of those pampered and pesky little mutts you see accompanying bouffant sporting old biddies who still wear far too much make-up and bad jewellry... and large animal prints. I’m never sorry to see the tail-end of them either.
The 18th of February begins the Year of the Boar, or Pig for those who would rather. Those born in the Year of the Sheep are headed for a very good year, at least, according to the charts. Dragons too should feel a reprieve after the tiresome naus of the Dog. Horses and Monkeys also should benefit from the Banquet of the Pig. The Snake however isn’t event invited to the table and does not stand to fair well this coming year. The Snake would do best to “lie low” and watch his pennies and his tongue throughout the coming year. According to all reports, that’s the only way he will avoid being stepped-on. One time I’m glad I’m a Dragon.
I’m supposed to celebrate at any given opportunity this year but keep my confidences to avoid back-stabbers. No problem. There’s only one person I want to tell my secrets to and he can be trusted, at least for now. Yes, I’m a bit of a cynic but it doesn’t stop me from enjoying life whole-heartedly. It’s just a little necessary edge to ward-off opportunists and evil-doers. Little do they know however my roar is worse than my bite. In fact, I don’t believe I’ve ever bitten anyone.
Suffice it to say, I’m looking forward to this coming year. I’m anxious to feel the energy change. I can feel it beginning even now but I know it’s got a little ways to go. I’m in the saddle though, heels down and leaning forward. Soooo-weeeeee Piggy Piggy. Here I come!
