The Year of the Dragon: What Feng Shui Experts Are Saying
With characteristic festivities and rituals, the Chinese lunar year has officially started, ushering in the year of the Yang Water Dragon. According to Chinese tradition, this is the year dominated by the powerful dragon commonly associated with power, strength, dominance, prosperity, and certainly a lot of good luck—as long as you know a few little things about feng shui. According to experts, 2012 is the year of the celestial dragon, which is widely considered to be the ultimate symbol of good luck and prosperity, which could be extended to different aspects of daily life. Let us take a look at what the experts are saying about the year of the dragon.
A lucky year for business
According to feng shui experts, the dragon—the only magical creature among all 12 zodiac signs—can help make this year a more successful year for business compared with last year. Given that the dragon is characterized by dramatic turns of direction and rapid speed, businessmen should recognize opportunities and quickly grab them if they feel that these will generate profits, especially during the so-called third quarter rally. In addition, feng shui experts believe that the Asian market seems to be going strong as the flow of money would move from east to west. For those who are thinking of which industries in which to invest their money, you may want to consider ventures related to wood and water. These may include tourism, agriculture, and shipping, to name a few.
A positive energy for the home
For the home, the year of the water dragon guarantees positive energy and exciting changes. To ensure that good luck comes into your home, the main thing to do is have a feng shui dragon in any part of the house. For instance, you can put a small dragon on a table or cabinet on the Eastern side of your home, specifically your office or study. The more popular and effective materials should be crystal, ceramic, or wood. According to experts, dragons made of gold, or metal should not be used since they could go against the positive energy brought about by the wood element. It is also a good idea to place a small dragon in the bedroom. If you have a garden pond or a swimming pool, it can also bring in prosperity, in accordance with the lucky element of water associated with the yang dragon.
Global issues
Finally, experts say that the water dragon can also bring about progressive changes in the form of empowering political and social movements. The combined effects of the water and earth elements can motivate individuals to establish groups that advocate social change. As for the environment, experts believe that water and earth elements can facilitate the growth of forests, ushering in more positive changes in the global environment.
Feng shui is known as an integral part of Chinese culture, whose influence has spread throughout the world. Today, many people refer to it for guidance and wisdom in order to bring in more prosperity and good luck in all aspects of one’s life.
