Year of the Dragon
The year of the Yang Water Dragon (Ren Chen) is approaching on January 23 and if you haven’t already begun, this is the time for your preparations. Here are a few tips to get started:
- Clean your home and business thoroughly, including basements, garages, porches, attics and storage rooms
- Wash windows, paint, clean filters and drains, dust and clear your clutter
- Organize files, closets, drawers, calendars and schedules
- Clean out refrigerators and pantries and only put back the foods you want to eat
- Replace, repair or remove anything that is broken (especially clocks and watches)
- Remove your hanging crystals and soak them in a solution of sea salt and water Then place them in the sun for a few hours to absorb yang energy. Restring with new red ribbon and rehang
- If you have an altar in your home, clean and re-state your intentions for the coming year
- Pay your debts and balance all accounts
- Clean and oil the hinges on your front door
- Reconcile any disputes you may have
- Get a haircut
- Clean and optimize your computer files and drives
Stay tuned for more information on the Yang Water Dragon. It promises a busy and productive year with lots of unexpected happenings, so hold on and enjoy the ride!
Diane Gallin, CFSC
