Chinese New Year January 25, 2020

Chinese New Year

Saturday January 25, 2020

Lunar year 4717

Year of the Golden Rat

The Rat is the first of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order of the zodiac would be decided by the order in which they arrived at his party. The Rat tricked the Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived at the finish line, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox, becoming first. This strategy and cunning are part of rat energy. It is a highly respected sign ruling intelligence. How we use our intelligence is key to understand honorable use of power. 

People born year of the rat are able to think outside of the box and that is exactly what we will all be gifted with this year.

While we should enjoy items, we have acquired and worked hard for, be careful to not be a pack rat and have too much stuff overwhelming you.  Yet, it is a good idea to plan ahead and take care of ones needs not only for today but for the future.

Let us make sure we use our imagination and drive with integrity.

Because rats multiply easily, they were seen in Chinese culture as a sign of wealth & fertility.  They are yang or action oriented in nature and 2020 will be a year to put your ideas and strategies into action.  The metal rat seen as golden or white can be stubborn and at times appear overly confident but in truth have some self-doubt.  Rat year is a great time to stand strong on our principles while putting into action creative and intelligent problem-solving skills.

Enjoy delving into work or an upcoming project. It is a great year to get things done. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

恭賀新禧                                                                                                                                                   Gōnghè xīnxǐ