Beginning on January 23, 2012 the flamboyant Dragon will fill the skies with fireworks as we enter into the new year of the Water (Black) Dragon!

As was the case in the previous Dragon year of 2000 twelve years ago, we find ourselves, again, bombarded by prophets of doom preaching apocalypse. Twelve years ago, as the millennium change of 2000 approached, computer experts warned of a coming collapse. This, of course, didn’t occur, but some of the “fixes” and patches put into place in hopes of circumventing problems, caused problems of their own.

As we approach the year 2012, believers and skeptics alike are studying the Mayan calendar and eschatology (the branch of theology concerned with final events or the end of the world). As a myriad of experts and self-styled prophets announce the impending end of the world on 12-21-12. What does Chinese astrology have to say on the subject?

It probably won’t surprise you, but swimming against the current, it actually predicts a better future for mankind. According to this 6,000 year old art, our planet should progress quite nicely in the next two years. 2012 and 2013 correspond to the ‘lucky’ Dragon, and the ‘wise’ Snake years; the Dragon and the Snake together make up the life-palace of Spirituality.

2012 will bring opportunities to awaken your own higher consciousness and eliminate negativity, limitations and disease from your life. And if that isn’t exciting enough for you, just wait until 2013’s philosophical Snake year approaches bringing with it, cosmic awareness, sage spirituality, and integration with Source.

Naturally, there will be earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, wars, and so on during the next two years, but according to the Chinese calendar and astral picture from the eastern perspective; there is nothing that would indicate an apocalypse or end of the world as we know it.

Think on this: Dragon years are traditionally filled with Pageantry, Festivals and elaborate Celebrations. These years hold potential extravagance, grandiose ambitions and futuristic enterprises which soar to the forefront with drama. The essence of Dragon years is ’ unpredictability’, and the average Dragon year will be exhausting, bringing both spectacular victories and some memorable defeats.

Unlike the other animals of the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon is a mythical creature, and the sign of good luck and vital health. Unlike the frightening Dragons of Western mythology, Chinese Dragons are benevolent creatures who live in the heavens and command the cosmos; wind, mist, rain, thunder and lightning.

Dragon years, as those born into them, are traditionally: unpredictable, flashy, dramatic and full of life. Have fun with the showy, the swanky and the flashy sides of life.

2012 opens communication to the inner spiritual planes (as above, so below) and the opportunity for humanity to receive Divine guidance. 2012 will be a very special time for humankind …Let the Dragon  lend you his wings to progress beyond what you think is possible for yourself. The reward will be an understanding of personal truths that may, very well, change your life forever.

Wishing you the happiest of New Years!
May life bless you abundantly,

Read more on your individual sign forecast for 2012!