Water Dragon
by Terah Kathryn Collins
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Water Dragon arrives on January 23rd bringing the Feng Shui principle “Everything is always changing” into full play. Although the Dragon’s natural element is Wood, 2012 is associated with the Water element, making this the Year of the Water Dragon. In the Chinese Five Element theory, Water nurtures Wood, fueling the Dragon’s already powerful strength and vitality. The Water element is associated with spirituality and Wood with intuition, promising to lift spiritual and intuitive veils and enhance your extra-sensory perceptions. Meditation and other practices that deepen your relationship with the Unseen world will go a long way in helping you remain calm, clear, and connected throughout this year’s profusion of inner and outer transformations.
If you haven’t already de-cluttered your material world and released excess possessions, now’s the time! The same cleansing and clearing process is also vital within your body, mind, and heart. Create space for the Dragon to land by attending to any stagnant areas in your life. This year’s gifts can only be fully received by the unencumbered. The lighter you are on all levels, the better.
The only mythical animal of the twelve in Chinese astrology, the Dragon is known for bringing Heaven to Earth and making dreams come true. “Watch what you wish for, ’cause you’re going to get it,” is a phrase to remember as synchronicities multiply, breathing life into whatever you pray and wish for. Visions you’ve been holding deep within your heart, such as experiencing loving community, lasting peace, spiritual illumination, and restoration of Mother Earth become potently activated and, like magic, could manifest ‘right before your eyes.’ And, the changes that accommodate such manifestations can occur in any size or shape, underlining the importance of cultivating your lightness of being and doing.
The magnanimous spirit of the Dragon is entwined with a practical, no-nonsense attitude that simply reveals what is so. This is no year for secrets of any kind. Truth will prevail as all that has been personally and collectively hidden is exposed to the light. This could make for some very interesting ‘plays’ in the Theater of Life.
With the growing, flowing attributes of Wood and Water leading the way this year, dreams could launch without a stable platform in place. Feng Shui observes that the qualities of the other three elements – Fire, Earth, and Metal – can balance Wood and Water and help you to birth your dreams into a healthy existence. Attend to the emotional well-being of the people in your life, taking the time to ‘tend the fire’ and create warm, harmonious relationships. Honor every step of the earthy physical processes that provide a firm foundation and keep you organized. Maintain mental clarity by thinking things through, forging creative collaborations, and refining your choices along the way. Taking all five elements into consideration can widen synchronistic pathways and help you be in the right place with the right people at the right time.
This is the year to turn-up the magic in your life and let it shine. Consider how you can weave more wonder into every day. Open yourself to the vast realms of inner guidance and outer communion with all ‘who’ surround you. Spend as much time as you can connecting with expansive natural settings and drinking in the elixir of Mother Nature’s ever-present majesty. Let the Dragon guide you in bridging Heaven and Earth in your life, then step throughthe portals of magic as they open, ready to be enchanted!
26 responses so far ↓
1 Scott // Jan 22, 2012 at 9:46 am
Excellent!
I needed something clear like this.
Don’t mind my over-sharing…
2 Jamie Burch // Jan 23, 2012 at 8:02 am
This is wonderful! Thank you!
3 nicolas prassinos // Jan 23, 2012 at 9:23 am
marvelous article as i get inspire by the through portals of magic as they open ,ready to be enchanted…….thank you./
4 Anusha // Jan 23, 2012 at 9:43 am
Amazing synchronicity…my “words of power” are all over your article! : unencumbered, Refining, weaving, bridging heaven and earth, lightness of being! Thank you!
5 Lauren Evans // Jan 23, 2012 at 9:55 am
This is by far the best article on the Chinese NY I’ve read… Thank you so much!!! I’m enjoying the Rain as I read #poeticallyironic !!
6 Mia Manners // Jan 23, 2012 at 10:51 am
A very fluid and intuitive account of this year. Weaving all the elements together and I particularly liked the line where the flying dragon brings dreams to you that you are manifesting.
Thank you and with metta, lioving kindness, Mia x
7 Melony // Jan 23, 2012 at 11:09 am
Thanks! This is a much needed message =)
8 Tana // Jan 23, 2012 at 11:18 am
Thank you for these precise words regaring this fabulous and powerful year we are now beginning. As a Feng Shui novice, I shall be following you faithfully. Peace & Prosperity to you all.
9 Terri Shaw // Jan 23, 2012 at 12:31 pm
I love this-this fills my heart and soul with joy–I’m more than ready to live simply, without clutter in both myself and my surroundings—This is such a magical year already and it’s only just begun…I’m super happy, excited, joyful and READY—I’ve been very careful about my wording with my intentios..just one little slip could make the difference–so I write it down and make sure I state my intentions–clearly..I’m prepared for anything that comes my way and I just go with the flow..<3
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12 Kate // Jan 23, 2012 at 2:08 pm
Read this on Lauren Gorgo’s recommendation ~ thank you for this hopeful article! I especially LOVE all of the third paragraph as I’m SO ready to have what I have been wishing for. And I”m hoping when you talk of “the elixir of Mother Nature’s ever-present majesty” that you are, in fact, referencing beer. lol!
I’m ready to be enchanted!
Love and Sparkles,
Kate
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14 Brenda Jones // Jan 23, 2012 at 4:38 pm
This is the second post about the water dragon I’ve read in the past 15 minutes. Beautifully written. So inspired and excited about the possibilities that this year holds. I’ve always subscribed to “be careful what you wish for.” Watch those loopholes and make sure they’re covered.
15 Caroline // Jan 23, 2012 at 5:00 pm
That was great! Thank you
16 Judi benson // Jan 23, 2012 at 5:40 pm
I just found u n think ur words r very helpful 2 me! thank u 4 sharing ur knowledge!
17 ph // Jan 23, 2012 at 5:44 pm
This is so right on! It really resonates with me-thanks for posting it!
18 heather // Jan 23, 2012 at 5:45 pm
my mom was just asking me about the chinese hew year and what it ment..thank you i will print this for her
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20 Dylan Charles // Jan 24, 2012 at 8:50 am
Hi there,
I re-posted your wonderful article to my website. Please let me know if I should re-format it in any way.
http://wakingtimes.com/2012/01/24/delving-into-2012-%E2%80%93-the-year-of-the-water-dragon/
Highest regards,
_Dylan
21 Debbie Unterman // Jan 24, 2012 at 10:33 am
Very good description. Consise and easy to digest. Very optimpistic look at the year. It’s all so exciting!
22 elizabeth // Jan 24, 2012 at 3:05 pm
yes, synchronicities multiply, people are becoming more clairaudient, travel light & enjoy the miracles.
23 daniel filho // Jan 25, 2012 at 4:12 pm
thanks for the enlightened explanation of what is involved in the year of the water dargon – somehow i sensed it…
24 Teressa // Jan 25, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Will do!
25 Charlene // Jan 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm
wonderful! We are using it for our Taoist community newsletter at Zhi Dao Guan.
26 Mimi // Feb 2, 2012 at 6:22 am
Lovely article – thank you for sharing.
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