The Chinese New Year begins on January 23, when the outgoing rabbit is replaced by the dragon, an auspicious symbol of fortune, confidence and courage.
The last year of the dragon was in 2000, this year is the turn of the water dragon (being the current influence out of the five elements which rule in a cycle - metal, wood, fire, earth and water)
The influence of water should have a softening effect, adding subtlety and diplomacy to the more fierce or extreme qualities sometimes experienced in dragon years.
Sunday 22 January 2012
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