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2000 Year of the Metal Dragon
February 5, 2000 through January 23, 2001
" To know the road ahead, ask those comming back. "
- Chinese proverb
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As we approach the millennium change and new year of the Dragon in 2000, we find ourselves bombarded by prophets of doom preaching apocalypse. Believers and skeptics alike are studying the subject of eschatology (the branch of theology concerned with final events or the end of the world.)
A myriad of computer experts and religious leaders warn of coming collapse. On the other hand, some hold fast to the belief that self-styled prophets who announce the impending end of the world, are nothing but charlatans propagating a scam to empty our pockets.
Then, there are the moderates who won’t commit either way insisting: "No one knows WHAT will really happen".
What does Chinese astrology have to say about the year 2000? Swimming against the current, it predicts a better future for mankind. According to this 5,000 year old art, our planet should progress quite nicely in the next two years, which correspond to the years of the ‘lucky’ Metal Dragon, and the ‘wise’ Metal Snake. As a matter-of-fact, these two years are thought to be better than average in the twelve year cycle that is the Chinese zodiacal system.
Naturally, there will be earthquakes here and there, floods, fires, tornadoes, wars, and so on during the next two years but, according to the Chinese astral configurations, there is nothing that would indicate an apocalypse. Any problems are less likely to happen on 1-1-2000 of this ‘detached’ Rabbit/cat year, as on or after the new year of the ‘unpredictable’ Dragon beginning on 2-5-2000. It is at that time when "Fixes" or "patches" put into place in the hope of circumventing problems, MAY cause problems of their own.
On February 5th, 2000 We enter the year of the Metal Dragon. Unlike the other animals of the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon is a mythical creature, and the sign of good luck and vital health. Unlike the frightening Dragon of Western mythology, Chinese Dragons are benevolent creatures who live in the heavens and command the wind, mist, rain, thunder and lightning.
Dragon years are traditionally filled with Pageantry, Festivals and elaborate Celebrations. A year of potential extravagance, grandiose ambitions and enterprises which soar to the forefront with drama. Dragon years can be exhausting and unpredictable, bringing both spectacular victories and bitter defeats. A bi-polar year of sharp ups and downs. Due to the mythical nature of the Dragon successes can be fleeting or illusion only.
The essence of Dragon years is ' unpredictability’, and the culminating point in this coming Metal Dragon year will be Autumn. The Yin force of mid-autumn blends with the strong Yang of the Dragon, life becomes more temperate - more balanced at this time. The year 2000 will be influenced by the element of Metal. The nature and power of Metal is to delineate and to define. This element adds rigidity to an individual sign or a particular year. The Metal element represents clarity, purity and precision. Metal years create structure, & bring matters to the surface. Metal Dragon years are traditionally stormy, outspoken, and brutally candid.
The 'solitary' element of Metal, intensifies the need for privacy during this coming year, and the 'lone-wolf-style' of problem solving. To be totally effective, we must learn which battles to lose in order to win our wars. The Metal Dragon likes to mix in the best circles and usually has an intimate, but very loyal group of friends. This Dragon year is particularly shrewd for business matters, as the Metal element gives strong monetary instincts into the year 2000.
Dragon years are traditionally: Outspoken, Active, Sentimental, Enthusiastic, Lucky, Intuitive, Idealistic, Shrewd, Tenacious, Healthy, Influential, Vital, Generous, Spirited, Captivating, Artistic, Admirable, Successful and Autonomous. They are also: Agitated, Stubborn, Willful, Demanding, Opinionated, Brutally Honest, Other-worldly, Impetuous, Loud-mouthed, Easily Infatuated or Judgmental.
Happy New Year, and blessings to you and yours,
Shelly Wu
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