恭喜發財！ Wishing you a happy & prosperous Chinese New Year!
This year is the year of the 木猴 (Wood Monkey). For those not so well versed in Chinese Astrology, the twelve year cycle of the twelve animals is complimented by a cycle of the five Chinese elements: 金 (Metal), 木 (Wood), 土 (Earth), 水 (Water), 火 (Fire). In all, this compound cycle takes 60 years to complete.
The Chinese New Year which began in 2000 was the year of the 金龍 (Golden (Metal) Dragon). I was born in 1978 which was year of the 土馬 (Earth Horse). The next time it’s a year of the 木猴 (Wood Monkey) again won’t be till 2064, sixty years from now… I’d be a pretty old man if I’m about to see it at all!
Instead of the usual astrological prognosis of the year we’ve just ushered in, I’ll just finish it with the fact that if you are generous to life, life will be generous to you… Law of Karma as per Buddhist and Chinese Philosophy.
Anyhow, let’s make the most of it. :D