Xin Nian Kuai Le, Gong Xi Fa Choi and Happy Chinese New Year!
Not only does this Chinese New Year mark another yearly transition, but this year also marks the start of a whole new 12-year cycle. January 25th marks the start of the year of the Metal Rat. There are 12 zodiac animals and 5 elements, and much like the 12 acupuncture channels and 5 elements in East Asian Medicine, each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
The Metal Rat kicks off the whole cycle and signals a major shift from the previous 12 years. For most of us, this change is widely welcomed. Different zodiac signs are considered more favorable than others based on your sign, but the good news is the rat plays well with all of these signs. The rat symbolizes good luck, opportunity, and opulence. Hopefully, this year brings lots of that for you.
For some more fun (please don’t take this too seriously), here’s a website talking about the year of the Rat. You can even lookup your sign and see how your year will play out.