Year of the Yang Wood Dragon: Navigating Transformation, Creativity, and Balance
Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year on February 10 as we welcome the vibrant energy of the Yang Wood (green) Dragon for the entire year. This dynamic force, coupled with the ever-changing seasons and daily transitions, promises a year filled with transformation, freedom, strength, and persistence.
The Yang energy of the dragon is characterized by its speed, movement, outward nature, light, heat, and forward momentum. Aligned with the dragon, this energy is set to be intensified throughout the year. In the Chinese zodiac, each animal corresponds to a specific time of day, and the dragon reigns from 7 to 9 am, symbolizing the start of each new day. Living in water and mountains, flying through clouds, the dragon is associated with the elements of earth, water, and wood in Chinese philosophy, particularly influencing our emotional well-being and digestion.
Wood, represented by the color green and associated with the liver/gallbladder system, brings accomplishment, physical activity, thunder, and rapid change. However, the liver/wood can also express itself through anger and irritation. To maintain balance, it's crucial to channel these emotions into constructive activities and daily movement, such as walking in the woods, which nourishes our wood energy and supports the liver/gallbladder system.
As we delve into the dragon's time window of 7 to 9 am, good sleep hygiene and a nutritious breakfast become especially beneficial. These habits not only nurture our dragon energy but also strengthen our earth energy, associated with the stomach and spleen systems, keeping us grounded.
With the dragon, green color, wood element, and liver/gallbladder system all reflecting the essence of spring, it's an opportune time for growth and renewal. Clearing out the past and letting go of old pain aligns with the wood element's focus on the past. Creative expression is encouraged, as the dragon embodies transformation, and businesses are urged to seek creativity in their endeavors.
Despite the liver/wood element's association with irritation and competition, it also signifies compassion. Therefore, collaborative and compassionate efforts will provide a balance to this year's energy. In relationships, consider the passion associated with the wood element, clearing past grievances, and focusing on compassion when faced with anger.