The Year of Your Dragon

I always wanted to ride a dragon so

I decided to do this for a year

in my imagination.

Cornelia Funke, author of The Dragon Rider

Much of Asia is gearing up for a baby boom in the Year of the Dragon, when children are believed to be born with an extra dose of luck, strength and an inherent knack for attracting money. The qualities of her Dragon sign suit this Goddess very well–not to mention the hand painted dragons on favorite vintage wrap!

While I’m not into woo-woo stuff, I love anything that helps a woman remember her innate powers. So I looked up the qualities that induce Chinese parents to arrange for the birth of their child in the Year of the Dragon more than any other… (ie, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

Dragons are self-assured leaders with the Midas touch. They get things started and keep them moving. They are feisty and opinionated, gifted with intelligence and tenacity. They succeed in whatever they choose to do because they are dauntless and determined perfectionists. They know how to exert authority while being gentle with the people they deal with. Dragon women are naturally sensual. They also possesses a mystical side, highly attuned to their intuition and artistic creativity. No matter what happens, Dragons ultimately always land on their feet.

What Dragon trait will you claim this year?