The key to the Dragon personality is that Dragons are the free spirits of the Zodiac. Conformation is a Dragon's curse. Rules and regulations are made for other people. Restrictions blow out the creative spark that is ready to flame into life. Dragons must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant. An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and utterly irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas, ornate gestures, extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful. Dragons usually make it to the top. However, Dragon people be aware of their natures. Too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. Even though they are willing to aid when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Dragons' generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. A Dragon's self-sufficiency can mean that he or she has no need for close bonds with other people.Another source says that:
The year of the Dragon is the year for great deeds, innovative ideas and big projects. In particular for people dealing with finances. This will be advantageous time to begin new projects in business and social level. The Year of the Dragon will bring in excitement and a big ups and downs in our lives. Dragon gives happiness and success to all good and honest people. Also, those who have great talent. 2012 Year of the Dragon is favorable for the establishment of family as well as the birth of a healthy and smart children. This is a period where we should be bold and not humble.Here are the oils I considered using in my special blend for the Year of the Water Dragon 2012.
Benzoin - for courage and to dispel any fear or negativity.What blend you will come up for your Year of the Water Dragon 2012 Blend?
Black Pepper - enhances the desire to get on with new projects.
Clove Bud - gives one the courage to move forward and make changes.
Ginger- gives courage and helps one tap into the abundance of life.
Marjoram - imparts courage and self-confidence and enhances the probability of attracting love, happiness, health and wealth.
Orange - promotes courage and self-confidence and helps to attract fortune and good luck.
Some traditions around Chinese New Year.
Days before the New Year, every family thoroughly cleans their home hoping to sweep away all the ill-fortune there may have been in the family to make way for the wishful in-coming good luck. People also give their doors and window-panes a new coat of paint, often in red. They decorate the doors and windows with paper-cuts and couplets with the very popular themes of "happiness", "wealth", "longevity" and "satisfactory marriage with more children". Paintings of the same themes are put up in the house. In the past, various kinds of food were placed at the altar of ancestors.
On the eve of the New Year all the members of the family come together to celebrate in a feast. After their meal the whole family will sit up having fun playing cards, or board games, or watching TV programs dedicated to the occasion. The tradition is that every light will be kept on all night. At midnight, fireworks and firecrackers will light up the night. Early the next morning, children will receive cash wrapped up in red paper packages from their parents. The family will then set out to greet relatives and neighbors. This is a time for reconciliation and old grudges are easily set aside. The end of the New Year season is marked by the Lantern Festival.
Workshops
Any of the workshops listed can be taught by request either at my location or yours. If you see a workshop you'd like to take why not get a couple of friends together and arrange a workshop to suit you.
Reiki Workshops
Reiki Level II Workshop (1 Day)
This workshop is scheduled for January 29, 2012 New Start Time - 9.30 am
(Prerequisite Reiki Level I)
* Second degree attunement
* Second degree symbols
* Distance Healing techniques
* Additional Japanese techniques
Cost : CDN$150.00 plus HST
If you are interested in joining us please call Natural Comfort Wellness Centre 604-943-7222 to book your space.
Always available:
- The self-directed home study Aromatherapy Courses. When you are ready they are only a click away, a click that will lead you into a world filled with information, self-growth and delight! Is 2012 the year you take a formal aromatherapy course? If it is I believe you would be very happy with the courses offered by the West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.
- Aromatherapy Caddy Chemistry Home Study Course
- E-Books and DVD
- Aromatic Gifts for All Ages and All Seasons
- Infant Massage
- Subtle Aromatherapy
- Aromatic Lords and Ladies of the Zodiac
- The Hawkins Protocol Book
- Aroma Massage DVD
