Wisdom from Dogs

January 27, 2006

The Year Of The Dog

Guidance For Chinese New Year

According to the Chinese calendar and zodiac, January 29, 2006 brings

us the Year of the Dog. This means that we have the helpful energy of

this loyal companion to accomplish much good in the world and in our

lives this year. When we think about dogs, we think of their steadfast

love, loyalty, friendly companionship, and forgiving nature. Dogs are

playful, but work hard and rest well. They create balance in their

lives. We no longer need to be envious of a dog's life, because we can

incorporate these qualities to our lives this year.

Dog energy emphasizes the defense of our deepest loyalties with

honesty and integrity. Dogs thrive in the security of a healthy, happy

home. They value personal happiness and comfort more than material

wealth. We may want to envision the world's leaders being guided by

the values inherent in dog energy. We can also choose this year as a

time to focus on what's important in our lives and apply a dog's

steady efforts to lovingly protect it.

To the Chinese, dogs symbolize justice and equality. We too can

utilize this spirit to bark at injustice, right any wrongs, and

restore order. Since dogs also enjoy helping people, this can be a

good year for humanitarian efforts and the group consciousness energy

needed for rallies and protests. Canine qualities like warmth,

empathy, and genuine interest in others is beneficial in most

situations. The Chinese calendar includes a five-year cycle of

elements, and fire is the element for 2006. This means that this

year's dog energy is lit by the fire to get things accomplished. The

Year of the Dog takes places every twelve years. With a dog's

forthright honesty and true moral integrity to guide this burning

enthusiasm, we can look forward to a truly great year ahead.

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" Thanks to my work everything's going well " --Claude Monet

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