When daring Dragon comes roaring in
(Editor’s Note: George Sison is the author of the best-selling books “A Miracle Awaits You,” “I Am A Winner: Feng Shui of the Mind” and “Soul Spa: 24/7 Meditations.”)
The water dragon makes its entrance at 3:39 p.m. of Jan. 23.
When the dragon comes roaring in, it is saying, “I have come to disperse the dark clouds for I am the center of all energy and I hold the power and glory. After all, I am the dragon.”
Although the Water Dragon is the least imperious of the five types (the others are metal, wood, fire and earth), it will still be a year of all kinds of exhilarating, colossal, grandiose, daring and spectacular projects.
The dragon spirit will expand everything to larger-than-life size. It is no wonder so many are planning to have babies this year. (RH Bill, HELP!)
Yes, the Water Dragon will emphasize optimum growth and expansion. It is even willing to put its ego aside for the good of all.
Being the least opinionated and selfish of the dragons, it is also democratic and liberal-minded, and can accept defeat and rejection with grace and without bitterness.
The Water Dragon is reputed to be inhibited, but progress is written all over its character.
A word of caution: Though it is true that the generous and enthusiastic dragon showers its blessings indiscriminately on all, we must keep in mind that the mythical dragon has a way of disappearing when the time comes and retribution has to be made for our errors.
Remember that the dragon magnifies both successes and nonsuccesses equally. Thank God water has a calming and beneficial effect on it.
‘90 gods descending’
Ironically, the Water Dragon will make its presence felt in 2012, when many people are of the belief that the world will end because the Mayan calendar did not go beyond 2012.
Nothing can be farthest from the truth!
The Maya were not talking about planetary conditions but a change in the consciousness of the world—from one of lack and limitation to one where the human potential is expanded in awareness and expression, resulting in the creation of a truly different, magnificent world.
Yes, it will be the end of the old world and the beginning of a new earth where every person awakens to the presence of God within each one.
The only inscription you will find in the Mayan calendar is that there will be “90 gods descending,” which is simply a symbol of the dawning of spirituality on this planet.
Blessings for Dragons
This is what’s in store for the animal signs of the lunar calendar:
Dragon. It’s his year! Numerous blessings are in store for him. He gains recognition and progresses dramatically in his work.
Dragon and Aries affirm: I am rich, well and happy and every phase of my life is in Divine Order now.
Snake. A year to avoid extravagances. Things improve by the middle of the year.
Snake and Taurus affirm: Divine Wisdom guides me in all my endeavors now.
Horse. A time to focus on the brighter side of life. Cultivate friendships and win over the antagonist.
Horse and Gemini affirm: I am loving, precious and beloved.
Sheep. No gambling and no drastic changes should be contemplated. A frenetic but relatively stable year.
Sheep and Cancer affirm: I am trusting, flowing and relaxed.
Monkey. A year of gains in the form of knowledge and technical know-how.
Monkey and Leo affirm: I am knowing, conscious and aware.
Power for Roosters
Rooster. A year of occupying lead positions and the power to make things happen.
Rooster and Virgo affirm: I am powerful, masterful and magnetic.
Dog. Time to join forces with others rather than act independently.
Dog and Libra affirm: I am receptive, adapting and surrendering.
Pig. A year of smooth sailing. The pig gets the support of people in power and the respect of his associates.
Pig and Scorpio affirm: I am prospering, flourishing and successful.
Rat. An excellent year for business. Romantic prospects are bright.
Rat and Sagittarius affirm: I am receiving, exceptional and enchanting.
Ox. Goals will be realized but not as quickly as expected. The delays will prove to be blessings.
Ox and Capricorn affirm: I am realizing, unfolding and discovering.
Tiger. Many changes for his own good but the Tiger may not see it that way.
Tiger and Aquarius affirm: I am flowing, peaceful and serene.
Rabbit. Powerful new friends come forth. Overall gains exceed setbacks.
Rabbit and Pisces affirm: I am masterful, expansive and magnetic.
Added insights
For additional insights, one can combine the Western and Eastern signs, as indicated in the chart above.
Observe that the Dragon is the equivalent of the Western sign of Aries and the Snake is the equivalent of the Western sign of Taurus. Thus, if you were born in the Year of the Dragon and you are a Taurean, you may read the indications for both the Dragon and the Snake.
Let us take President Aquino as an example. He was born in the Year of the Rat, but his birthday being Feb. 8, an Aquarian sign, the equivalent of which is a Tiger in the Eastern zodiac, he may read both the Rat and the Tiger to discover a more extensive version of what’s in store for him in the Year of the Water Dragon.
Therefore, the President can look forward to a good business year, and romantic interludes to boot (Rat). But there will be many changes that he may not agree are for his own good (Tiger).
Kung hei fat choi!
WESTERN / EASTERN
Aries Dragon 1916 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012
Taurus Snake 1917 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013
Gemini Horse 1906 1918 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Cancer Sheep 1907 1919 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Leo Monkey 1908 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Virgo Rooster 1909 1921 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Libra Dog 1910 1922 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Scorpio Pig 1911 1923 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007
Sagittarius Rat 1912 1924 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008
Capricorn Ox 1913 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009
Aquarius Tiger 1914 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010
Pisces Rabbit 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011
