Happy Chinese Lunar New Year

Early tomorrow morning, 2:20 AM EST will be the New Moon at 21 Aquarius 43.  It will be the beginning of the Year of the Snake for those who follow their lunar calendar.  For those who are aware of Feng Shui, the # 5 will be in the center of the Bagua this year.  The Western world follows a solar calendar but I had such wonderful Chinese friends in the 1960'S and 70's that I might qualify to be half Chinese!  Their wives sure knew how to rattle those pots and pans!

Oddly the Sun and Moon at their conjunction make only two minor 45 degree aspects to Uranus and Pluto.  That is not very auspicious for the coming year.  It will tend to bring more earthquakes than usual.  Neptune, Mars, and Mercury are conjunct in Pisces so there will be explosions on the oceans with shipping and rough typhoons.  This trio of planets are also square Jupiter so that will result in heavy expenses for cleaning up the mess left by typhoons and high waves.  Saturn is trine Mercury and Mars so new better solid beginnings may come out of the troubles.  Saturn is square Venus so money and glamour will be in short supply. 

It is still a time to celebrate and give all your loved ones money in red envelopes.  And if your are very lucky you might be invited to Joann's or Sui's home for dinner.  Now that is LUCKY!!!

Happy Chinese New Year from Joy