May all of my relatives, friends, and other readers have a very
happy, healthy, exciting, and prosperous Year of the Horse.
Although I’m not a believer in astrology, Oriental,
Occidental, or otherwise, I do find the lore amusing and intriguing, considering
it worthwhile to consider the legendary characteristics of the year's
representative animal, with a view toward emulating its perceived strengths and avoiding
its supposed weaknesses.
The Chinese zodiac animals are associated in different years with
different elements, and this time around the horse is the “fire horse”.
The horse in Chinese mythology and astrology is said
to bestow on those born in its year courage, generosity, perseverance, and independence.
They are supposed to be endowed with strength and enthusiasm, but fire horses
especially may have a tendency to be overly impulsive and just a bit stubborn.
The mixture of perseverance and impatience, generosity and overconfidence,
can sometimes be confusing to colleagues and acquaintances. This is made up for
by their enthusiastic and energetic nature.
The Year of the Fire Horse is typically regarded as a time of
optimism and opportunity.
In the coming year, let’s demonstrate our courage, persevere in
the face of adversity, and show generosity in our relationships with others
while defending our independence.
As always, I fervently hope that the coming year brings light where
there has been darkness, peace where there has been strife, understanding where
there has been ignorance, and justice where there has been iniquity.
May the coming year be better by far than any that have
preceded it, for each of you and for those you hold dear, and indeed for all of
us.
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