Oh, the holidays of February🩷

 

I found out this past week they celebrate Fat Thursday in Poland which is basically Doughnut Day! Of course, that blogger might have made up the holiday, but who knows..we need more celebrations this month. And we don't get a Monday off but for Presidents' Day here in the States on the 19th.

 Of course, there is that unofficial holiday weekend here with the Super Bowl that the world is now calling the Swift Bowl. 

From: Social By Reda Wigle & Tsao-Lin Moy "Splitting wood and spitting fire — the Chinese New Year begins on Feb. 10, 2024, ushering us into the Year of the Wood Dragon. While the archetype of the dragon applies directly to those born in 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024, the energy of the wood dragon will lend itself to the collective in the coming year. For over 3,000 years, the Chinese Zodiac calendar has been used to predict the future of health and prosperity. Understanding the nature of these forces will help us navigate a prosperous New Year." "The Wood element will have a powerful influence on ALL zodiac signs. Wood is the element of Yang. It is the energy of spring, of reaching toward the light while deepening roots into the soil. In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are the oppositional, interdependent energies that make up the entirety of the universe. Yin energy is lunar, feminine, and passive. Yang energy is solar, masculine, and active." "The Wood element is associated with the liver and gallbladder and relates to planning and execution. A sign of vitality and vibrance, Wood is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi or Chi (circulating life force) and blood within the body. When emotions are out of balance, Qi does not flow and there is stagnation. If left untreated the results are irritability, anger, and poor decision-making." "Dragons are Yang in nature; enigmatic, intelligent, spiritual & wise. Dragons are curious, independent thinkers and love to gather knowledge, apropos of this, the symbol of the Dragon holds the Pearl of Wisdom. They have intense focus; setting goals they will dive deep into a subject gaining expertise and mastery. Above all Dragons value intelligence, wisdom, and loyalty. Dragons don’t tolerate stupidity and can be unforgiving if cheated. Never try to manipulate or trick a Dragon." "Pay attention to balancing the Yang energy of the Dragon with the Yin energy of the Earth, so you can grow and expand to greater heights in your career and personal life. Remember, deep roots support growth and expansion."

“The Wood Dragon is the energy of spring, of reaching toward the light while deepening roots into the soil.” - Tsao-Lin Moy

Meanwhile, there is the wonderful Chinese Lunar New Year to have some fun with this weekend too!

And next week..oh we will talk about that later! Happy Chinese New Year. Dang, if I didn't get to go to Happy Buda yesterday..but hopefully soon. We went out for Barbecue instead.