The Year of the tiger is upon us and the festivities in Chinatown, NYC were loud, colorful and bright! Now that everything has calmed down, it is time to ask ourselves what it all means. The Chinese new year not only marks the cyclical calendar change, it has significant symbolism. The metal tiger year promises drama, intensity, and action to those born under this animal, but it also gives the rest of us a medium from which to project our energy.
Those born in tiger years are said to be very courageous risk takers, innovative leaders, extremely ambitious, constantly striving to succeed, and masters of their destinies. For the rest of us, it requires digging a little deeper and using that energy to move us closer to achieving our goals.
Symbols like this are great for helping us create the energy we want to build from, and act as a wonderful reminder of what pushes us when times get tough. So those of us born under the other 11 animal signs can use the energy of the tiger year to create success.
Our motto for this year is balance through action. After all, the Chinese philosophy on living well is all about creating a balance between the internal and external environment. So get out your resolution list, make your action plan, get things done, and don’t forget to relax and do some yoga. Being proactive works best when we can reward ourselves with something that balances out the hard work.
In the spirit of the new year, we hope you will take the symbolism to heart and create your own ritual around the metal tiger. Whether your resolutions are health related, money related, or purely selfish, attain them by taking action, creating drama, and practicing intense focus, and you will see good things begin to happen.
Laura and Beth
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