Gong Xi Fa Cai

Today, the eve of CNY. One of the most anticipated times of the year for us chinese, the time to get together with family and close ones, a time to re-unite and a time to relish the harbinger of a new lunar year.

I've heard that for couples desiring to bear a child in the zodiac year of the pig, such an intention is a good thing. The pig or in chinese zodiac, the boar, so happens that this year is the 'Fire Boar' (Roast pig?) year. It is also said that this is a fortunate year. Fire is one of the five elements. It is associated with the planet Mars, summer and the south, and the colour red. It is believed to govern the heart. Fire is associated with the qualities of dynamism, strength and persistence, and with restlessness and a sense of adventure.

It is said that children who are conceived this year will be happy and honest. Hmmm....two very important aspects of a meaningful life, I suppose. Anyway, enough of that.

TO ALL MY BELOVED FRIENDS!!!
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!