2012 : Year of the Dragon

I have read and heard many opinions regarding 2012 and I like to share the following from the

Chinese Zodiac.

The next zodiac year begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013 and is named the year of the Dragon. 

The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend.  In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and  power. Today, it  is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.  

All five of the Chinese Dragon years (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water) tend to magnify both success and failure. They can mark huge achievement but disasters can be equally immense.  For example the Year of the Fire Dragon (1917, 1976, and 2036) stands for  the most havoc.

But the Year of the Water Dragon (1992, 1952 and 2012) is noted for its calm, visionary intelligence, and balances the creativity of the right brain with the logic of the left.

The Water dragon is an innovative, fearless leader sensitive to others’ needs.

This Dragon is more likely to be progressive and diplomatic, is a successful negotiator and socially and environmentally conscious. 

Water bestows a more peaceful disposition indicating this Dragon will act wisely and intelligently, and unlike his fellow Dragons, is willing to set aside his ego for the good of all.

But when needed this Dragon knows how to apply force skillfully.

On the down side, the Water Dragon sometimes forgets to build a solid foundation for his grand plans, holding on too long to ideas and plans thus creating disaster. Globally one could think of  problems to do with water.

But of all the Dragon years, the 2012 Water Dragon is most likely to bestow the Chinese blessings like harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity, indicating that 2012 will be about breakthroughs.