Though Monday was Chinese New Year’s, the Year of the Dragon does not officially arrive until February 4, which is the first day of the 2012 Chinese Astrology Year. The Year of the Dragon is considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac. It is characterized by dominance, ambition, and success (bring it on!).

More about The Year of the Dragon:
Ruling hours: 7am-10am
Motto: I Reign!
Season and month: Spring, April
Fixed element: Earth
Birthstone: Amethyst
Colors: Red
Polarity: Yang
Food: Wheat, poultry

Something to keep in mind: “Other years might seem to drag on, but the Year of the Dragon has the potential to breathe life-shaping fire, to be magical, even mythical. Keep one eye on the calendar and the other on the stars.” (SOURCE) 

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