2012 - YEAR OF THE WATER DRAGON

 
The characteristics of the Dragon Sign are always tempered by one of the 5 elements - Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. In addition to each year being associated with one of 12 animals (12 year cycle), every year in the Chinese Zodiac also has an attribute of one of the five elements named above. 2012 is The Year of the Water Dragon. The last Year of the Water Dragon was January 27, 1952 to February 13, 1953.

Water is said to have a calming effect on the Dragon's fearless temperament. Water allows the Dragon to re-direct its enthusiasm, and makes the person more perceptive of others. These Dragons are better equipped to take a step back to re-evaluate a situation because they understand the art of patience and do not desire the spotlight like other Dragons. Thus, they usually make smart decisions and are able to see eye-to-eye with other people. However, their actions can go wrong if they don't do proper research or if they don't finish one project before starting another.

Persons with the element of water in their birth sign are said to be blessed with exceptional communicarion skills when dealing with others. They are also said to be very persuasive with an ability to wear down resistance through their intuitive and diplomatic nature. Flexible and unimposing they tend to have a sharp eye for spotting potential, and once this is identified they are brilliant at kick-starting projects. Water element persons can at times be too conciliatory and passive, and will look for the easiest way out of a problem. Sometimes inconsistent and passive they may also depend too much on others for support.

© 2012 Year Of The Dragon