Weekly Challenge ~ Chinese New Year

Happy New Year (again)!

2013 is the Year of the Snake!

According to Chinese astrology, the year 2013

beginning on February 10, 2013 and extending to January 30, 2014 

in the western calendar, is the Year of the Water Snake. 

The Chinese zodiac comprises 12 animal signs ~ the snake sign 

is the sixth among them. The astrology principles followed 

by the Chinese state that it is very auspicious to have 

someone in the house with the snake sign. Snake is a good omen; 

it is symbolic of the fact that nobody in the house will ever 

go without food. Moreover, if a person is born in 

the year of the snake, she not only brings luck to the house, 

but also enjoys luck herself!

The Forecast for 2013

The year of the Water Snake continues to see better times thanks to its well-balanced element combinations. This signifies a year when everyone could see an improving trend. Natural or man-made disasters and hostile energy will reduce considerably. A new sense of peace will fill the year. Countries will display better diplomacy and goodwill among each other, where more friendly coalition and cooperation takes place. Goodwill is abundant. The 2013 chart analysis also suggests there are sufficient resources for new prosperity to prevail. source

Sounds good! We shall see!

What is your animal sign?

Check out the Lunar Year Chart HERE to find out.

Are you a quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny RAT?

Or a steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented, hard-working OX?

Perhaps you're a TIGER, charming, ambitious, courageous, 

warm-hearted, and highly seductive.

 RABBITS are popular, compassionate, sincere, 

and enjoy entertaining at home.

If you are a DRAGON, you are energetic and warm-hearted,

lucky at love and a bit egotistical.

Are you a SNAKE? You're seductive, generous, charming, 

good with money, analytical, jealous, and slightly dangerous!

HORSES love to roam free. They are self-reliant, money-wise, 

enjoy traveling, love and intimacy.

GOATS are creative thinkers and wanderers, can be unorganized, 

high-strung and insecure. They need lots of love, support and reassurance.

MONKEYS thrive on having fun. They’re upbeat, and good 

at listening but lack self-control. Monkeys are heartbreakers!

ROOSTERS are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, 

straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists.

 

DOGS are loyal, faithful, honest, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, 

and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates.

PIGS are perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not 

perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions.

What sign were you born under?

The Lunar Year Chart is HERE.

The challenge this week is to create something depicting either 

the year of the Snake, your own Chinese zodiac sign, OR

 any sign you particularly like.

As always, use any medium you prefer!

Leave your link with Mr. Linky below,

and please link back to Inspiration Avenue in your blog post.

Have fun,  *~*•-:¦:-•:*♥*:•-:¦:-*~*  get creative!

~ Maggie

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