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Welcome to the Year of the Tiger

Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year.

Here is a synopsis of what I know about it and what I feel are the significant points. If anyone has knowledge to share, please post a comment. :)

For the next 15 days, people will pour out their money to buy presents, decorations, food, fireworks, and clothing. Traditionally, every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes to make way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors will be decorated with red paper and sayings with popular themes of “happiness”, “wealth”, and “longevity”.

From what I understand in my reading, each day has its own special significance and suggested food delicacies symbolizing the themes of the occasion. Affirmations are used (I like that) and blessings of prosperity and joy are exchanged (I like the sounds of that too).

This is a special time of year to wish others a healthy and happy new year, and give and receive money in red paper envelopes. The Chinese New Year tradition provides a way to reconcile grudges and to sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.

According to the Chinese calendar, a cycle is completed every 12 years with each year having a certain totem animal, whose characteristics are said to influence worldly events for that year.

This year is represented by the Tiger. Colorful, dynamic, and attractive, the tiger's energy offers enthusiasm, courage, optimism with tendencies toward impulsiveness and competitiveness.

For those of you interested in what significance the Chinese believe the Year of Tiger will have, here is an excerpt from 'The Complete Book of Chinese Horoscopes'.

The Tiger Years announce themselves with a roar and bring conflict . . . and upheavals. The daring and brave fare best in Tiger years. Grand schemes and extravagant gestures are the order of the day. For the impulsive, risks may backfire, but those with nerves of steel will find that the thrill of danger sharpens their appetitites and hones their claws. Emotionally, this is a year for passion and intrigue . . .

Seems like a year of bold leaps and meeting challenges head on. If I had to pick any buzzwords out of this . . .
  • Bravery
  • courage under fire
  • enjoying the opportunities of Life and Love
Whether we choose to place significance on the above or not, I feel that given the fact that 2010's Chinese New Year synchronistically falls on Valentine's Day (the national day of celebrating love) the year of the Tiger will take on more significance for those working on understanding many aspects of Love, such as:
  • romantic love
  • family love
  • divine love
  • unconditional love
With this in mind, I have a positive statement of intention to share with you --- May the lover in you awaken to the infinite possibilities of expressing divine love, not just romantic love, in your life. Each of our divine selves is experiencing Love.

I wish all of you much happiness, love, and prosperity! Have a grrrrrrrreat Tiger year!
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