(Feb. 3, 2011) The Chinese New Year is celebrated as the symbol of spring's celebration. In fact, in China it still is called the spring festival. It is celebrated after the fall harvest and before the spring planting season. The date of the Chinese New Year is always changing and is dependant on the Chinese calendar. Emperor Huangdi in the year 2637 BC invented the Chinese calendar.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins today, Feb. 3, and ends on Jan. 22. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. The rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space.
According to Chinese tradition, the rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.
In Chinese mythology, the Year of the Rabbit symbol represents longevity and it is believed that the rabbit enjoys a close relationship with the moon. Westerners may refer to the man in the moon, but when the Chinese peer up at the moon, what they see is the rabbit standing by a rock, holding a cup that overflows with the elixir of immortality. As symbols go, this is considered one of the finest.
So, enjoy the Year of the Rabbit!
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