The Green Girl wishes everyone a very happy Chinese Lunar New Year.
According to Chinese astrology, our universe consists of five basic elements: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. It is said that everything in the universe, including humans, has a relationship with these five elements.
The Rabbit 兔 is said to be Wood. Wood rules the Eastern direction, and governs the season of Spring. Ruled by the planet Jupiter, the color of this element is Green.
While the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit represents tranquility and calm, 2011 may be considered an unfavorable year since it is a Metal year ushering in the Wood Rabbit. The Chinese believe the Metal element generally works against the Wood element.
The meeting of the two elements indicates we should be cautious this year and focus on a safe, peaceful lifestyle.
The Rabbit is the symbol of the Moon (the Yin of the Yang) and it is said that in the Year of the Rabbit, the Moon's wish granting powers are multiplied so the next time you see a Full Moon, be sure to make a wish!
17 comments:
I'm ready for a peaceful, relaxing year! Go Rabbit!
Happy Chines Lunar New Year to you, peaceful Running Green Girl!
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
We love Chinese New Year! We usually do the fun celebration part, but I don't very much about the symbolism. Thanks for explaining it to us.
Best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year!
A safe, peaceful lifestyle sounds pretty good to me right now.
Happy new year to you!
Best thing Ive read all day!
"The meeting of the two elements indicates we should be cautious this year and focus on a safe, peaceful lifestyle." Oh and the wish part to!
If peaceful year mean I'm going to run well, with no issues, then bring it on!!
Happy New Year!
Hopefully this is a peaceful year for us all :)
Happy Chinese New Year! I'm a dragon. Next year is mine!
happy New Year!! Great post--love learning! I'll take peaceful!
I could use a peaceful, relaxing year. Happy new year!
Happy CNY to you Green Girl. I will be in your 'hood this weekend. I will be on my best behavior. Thanks for your well wishes!
Happy Chinese new year
Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Thanks for the very interesting information. I will definately make a wish on the next full moon : )
Sounds perfect! ;)
I was born in the year of the Rabbit in 75. Interesting post. I like the information.
Happy Chinese New Year!! May it be full of fun and happiness!! :D:D
Happy New Year Mary! Hope it's going to be a spectacular running year.
Post a Comment