We are only four days into
the Year of the Dragon, and many predictions about what
this year will hold have already been made.
(In China, dragons are a
symbol of power, strength, and good luck. In imperial times, they were also a symbol of the emperor's power. Dragons were embroidered on the robe worn by the emperor and were a common theme throughout the imperial palace.)
Since dragons are considered to be the most auspicious of the zodiac signs, many view 2012 as a good year to have a baby, get married, and start a business. According to a BBC report, China is bracing for a baby boom as parents rush to give birth to a “dragon baby” before Feb 9, 2013, when the Year of the Dragon ends. Others are predicting natural disasters and economic instability, because the dragon is also associated with rapid changes and unpredictable events.
Since dragons are considered to be the most auspicious of the zodiac signs, many view 2012 as a good year to have a baby, get married, and start a business. According to a BBC report, China is bracing for a baby boom as parents rush to give birth to a “dragon baby” before Feb 9, 2013, when the Year of the Dragon ends. Others are predicting natural disasters and economic instability, because the dragon is also associated with rapid changes and unpredictable events.
What will the Year of the Dragon hold for the Cheng family?
A new successful business venture? A dragon baby? A flood? (Though I hope we can avoid this one!) Part of me (the impatient
part) would love to find out right this minute, but I also know that waiting for
the year to unfold is part of the excitement. And this year promises to be just
that, exciting!
What are your predictions for the new year?
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