Chinese New Year (the spring festival) marks the end of the winter season. It is a time to celebrate the start of new life, to let go of any resentments, start afresh, and wish peace and happiness to all.
2012 is the Year of the Dragon which begins on Monday 23rd January, and is traditionally celebrated for 15 days. There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac:
| Animal | Born in Year |
| Rat | 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 |
| Ox | 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961,1973, 1985,1997 |
| Tiger | 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962,1974, 1986,1998 |
| Rabbit | 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963,1975, 1987,1999 |
| Dragon | 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 |
| Snake | 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 |
| Horse | 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 |
| Goat (Ram/Sheep) | 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 |
| Monkey | 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 |
| Rooster | 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 |
| Dog | 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 |
| Pig | 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 |
The Dragon is the sign of the emperor in China. It symbolises male and yang, wealth, good fortune, and power. People born in Dragon years are to be respected. They are brave, confident, and successful, but can tend towards working too hard. They can get stressed and suffer from tension headaches, and will rarely ask for help. Does this sound like you?
Why not celebrate the New Year by starting a new course of acupuncture at our clinic? Treat yourself and take a break!
Xin Nian Kuai Le 新年快乐, Gong Hei Fard Choy 恭喜发财, Xing Ni Ju Yi 新年如意Happy New Year!
