January 23, 2012 marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Dragon.
In Chinese culture, the dragon is a legendary creature considered to be sublimely auspicious: a symbol of power, health and happiness. The dragon is often shown clutching a pearl -- a symbol of supernatural powers -- and accompanied by swirling thunder, lightning and rain. Balanced dragon-energy is free-spirited, creative, confident, passionate and courageous. Dragon-energy out of balance can be conceited and quick-tempered. May we all embody, in the coming year, the most sublime and harmonious aspects of this energy!
Xin Nian Kuai Le! ~ Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year to you, too!
Gong xi fa cai!!
Thanks Barbara, thanks baroness: two of my favorite wordsmiths-along-the-way
baroness, that Dragon Well tea looks sublime — what a perfect way to bring in the new year, in that amazing place that you live.
& Barbara, love your Dragons In Buddhist Mythology piece — here’s to welcoming the true dragon! (at least every two times out of three)
Happy New Year of the Water Dragon!