Thursday, January 26, 2017

Lunar New Year - Year of the Rooster 2017. Gong Xi! Gong Xi!

28th January 2017 marks the first day of Chinese New Year as millions of Asians throughout the world ushers in the Year of the Rooster. 2017 is also the year of element Fire Rooster. The rooster is one of the last 3 zodiacs in the Chinese astrology. What does that mean? When the divine summons for the animals on the earth to come to him, the first animal that turned up was the rat. It goes according to order. First was the Rat, second was the Ox, Tiger arrived at third spot, the Rabbit galloped to 4th position, Dragon came in at 5th...etc. The rooster makes it way at the 10th position.


As mentioned in zodiac cycle, the animal sign which falls on that year itself is always not a good year. So the Chinese believed that this year the Rooster will face the Grand Duke Jupiter (Tai Sui). It is a believe that all those born in the year of rooster will need to pray and appease the Tai Sui for a smooth sailing year.
Take note- each zodiac has its fated personality traits.


For those born in the Rooster year, it is nothing be ashamed for if it's literally called chicken as well. The rooster has the comb on its head that looks like a crown and in ancient times, it is said God has given the Rooster the grand role of crowing in the early hours of morning to wake people up and as a sign it's a brand new day.


Out with the old, in with the new... wishing everyone a happy, health and prosperous Lunar New Year.  After all it's once a year for a big celebration with family, relatives and friends... ensure you do please drive safely on roads and drink responsibly.


Gong Xi Fa Cai! Kong Hei Fatt Choy!


祝你 鸡年吉祥, 吉祥如意 , 身体健康 & 恭喜发财!


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