2012: Year of the Water Dragon

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By Firepig Bill Hajdu

Of course, not everyone can grow up to be President of Singapore or CEO of Coca Cola. The Dragon, however, is a reminder that everyone has dreams, and that the time to pursue them is now. Some may be as ridiculous, as those of Don Quixote, comic hero of the famous Spanish novel. Others may change the world, or at least your life.

Now is thus the time to take a chance, to reach for the proverbial brass ring, to not only dream but act on that impossible dream. The Dragon gives you the best chance to make it come true.

A word about timing. The Dragon is associated with Spring. This means you need to get off to a fast start in 2012 as things are going to happen early in the year. Hopefully you used some of the quiet time last year to plan. When the train leaves the station, you want to be on it! Good luck and opportunities to make money could come very soon after lunar New Year or Tet.

The Dragon is not, however, just about money. There will also be fireworks when it comes to love and romance. New love can blossom or an old one rekindle on the spur of the moment. It is relevant here to note the Dragon is closely associated with festivals and celebrations, as exemplified by its status as the star of New Year's parades. That makes 2012 the perfect year for engagements, weddings and baptisms.

A word of caution. The Dragon is, after all, a mythical beast. And, after the parade is over, the Dragon is put away for the next occasion. It thus suggests happenings of a transitory nature. So enjoy that new love, but understand it is more than likely just to be a fleeting romance.

So far it's been all about the Dragon. The fact that 2012 is a Water year is extremely important and demands consideration. That's because Water nourishes the Dragon's fixed element, Wood, giving this Dragon a big advantage over the rest of the breed when it comes to bringing good luck.

The same holds true for accomplishment. This Dragon is actually going to realize some of those big dreams!

There is an even greater reason to rejoice. Ever since 1996 the year element has been in a destructive relationship with the fixed element of the animal sign. That is the longest unfavorable period in the 60-year cycle of Chinese astrology, and that means a scarcity of good luck. The year 2012 is thus blessed not only by the lucky Dragon, but also the end of that destructive cycle.

Furthermore, under the influence of the Dragon it is a yang year. Yang Water is like a flowing river rather than a stagnant lake. Things will move, ideas flow, creativity abound, economies boom, and love blossom in this environment. It is likely to be an exciting year indeed.

Since this is a Water year, those people born in a Wood one will generally fare better than others of their animal sign, while those born in a Fire one are likely to do worse. It's also slightly negative for those born in an Earth year and mildly positive for Metal sign people. Finally, those born in a Water year will be in their element and do well if their animal sign is compatible with the Dragon.(To find out your animal sign and element, go here.)

Regardless of your sign, there will be significant upheavals in 2012. Soaring stock markets, natural disasters, and noteworthy, cultural and political developments will be more the norm than the exception. There will be celebrations of all kinds. And, good luck will be coming your way.

Are you ready to fly with the Dragon?!

Bill Hajdu has been doing Chinese Astrology for over 25 years. He provides Chinese Astrology products and features for astrology.com and onlinechineseastrology.com. Bill is also a leading Astrology expert at allexperts.com. He is an honor graduate of the USC School of International Relations and the University of Wisconsin.

Reprinted with permission from the Bill Hadju and onlinechineseastrology.com.