Friday, February 16, 2018
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Happy New Year! Here's wishing you good health, prosperity and auspiciousness!
Here is some info from Chiff.com:
The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February.
On the Western calendar, the start of Chinese New Year this year falls on Friday, February 16, 2018 — The Year of the Dog.
And it might come as no surprise that dog personalities often exhibit an amiable nature and unwavering loyalty to friends and loved ones.
In their younger years dogs may be nervously hyper-alert, and may bark and bite at any perceived threat. But as they mature, dogs often become more sure of themselves and remain aloof from those that anger them, especially loved ones, but they will aways remain devoted.
In the larger social spectrum, a dog can always be relied upon to speak up in defense of the downtrodden -- as the basic ideal of upholding justice becomes more finally tuned. With their considerable talents and innate qualities, those born under the sign of the dog usually excel as social activists, teachers, nurses or doctors.
For those of you who celebrate, enjoy your festivities! The colours of the new year are red and gold, signs of good luck and prosperity. Happy New Year!
