Happy Chinese New Year! February 14, 2010, rang in the Year of the Metal Tiger. In Chinese astrology, the Tiger is a dynamic, courageous, and powerful animal, with an unpredictable and explosive nature. Metal represents dry, cutting energy. So the hot passion of the Tiger and the cold steel of Metal combine to make this Metal Tiger year one of dramatic changes coming at us fast and hard. This is quite an abrupt shift from the Year of the Ox in 2009, ruled by the Ox’s plodding, hard work and very slow progress.
But don’t worry. Just being aware that turbulent waters lie ahead gives us the opportunity to meet challenges with the gusto of a Tiger and steel ourselves to ride the waves with skill. Happily for me, it is my year! I was born in a Year of the Tiger – 1962, a Water Tiger year. (Learn more about your Chinese horoscope and how this year affects you at:
http://www.astrology.com/chinese-astrology
Those born in a Year of the Tiger are intelligent, optimistic, honest, engaging, lively, powerful, charismatic, courageous, and lucky. They can also be unpredictable and pounce at you at any time. (Lucky for those around me, the tranquility of Water in my sign calms down my Tiger ferocity!)
So expect that 2010 may keep us personally and collectively in a state of upheaval. Tigers and the signs that are compatible with Tigers (especially the Dragon and the Horse) have the best chance of thriving in this erratic year. Other signs are wise to stay ready and flexible, able to maneuver through the changes with a bit of the quick and powerful energy of Tiger. And remember that all is temporary. Turbulent Tiger energy will soon fade into the placid energy of the Rabbit that follows in 2011, which will surely be a welcome change.
Until then, catch that Tiger by the tail!
And this Water Tiger will be dipping her paws in the water in Bali next week! I’m sure I’ll have a lot to share with you when I return. If you weren’t able to join me on this yoga~qigong retreat, keep watching for future retreats.
