Sometimes I miss the days when I believed - or was willing to try to believe - in the mystical systems people have historically created to try to understand the world. It's telling that so many of them are designed to understand other people; the people around us are the greatest mysteries of all.Today is the Chinese New Year, and the Year of the Dragon has come around again. I was born in a dragon year, and I dearly wish I could lay claim to these traits:
I know, right? Who wouldn't wish to be a dragon? Compare to, say, a Rooster: a secretive daydreamer who makes snap judgements. Or the timid, disorganized, pessimistic Sheep.When it comes to nobility, the Dragon ranks high. Known as a born leader, the Dragon is the perfect child and adult. Extremely gifted with luck and strength, this person is usually well respected. Known as being a perfectionist and idealist, the person under the Dragon sign has a difficult time with aging. Because of this, you see the Dragon remaining youthful throughout life.
Of all the Chinese zodiac signs, the Chinese see this as being the most desirable year to be born. Believed to hold some type of magical powers, the Dragon is said to have the ability to fly in the heavens and swim in the seas. The mystic that follows this person is intriguing! According to Chinese legend, this individual thinks of him or herself as being invincible, often pushing things to a dangerous limit.
SO! Happy New Year, fellow dragons! Yes, of course it's all bullshit, but why miss an opportunity to say: This is my year!
