I had been so upset in the days following yet another school shooting in the US that I have not sent enough well wishes to those around me for the new year.
2018 is the year of the dog, my zodiac year or “Ben Ming Nian”. As there are 12 animal signs, this happens every 12 years. That’s gives you a clue to my age!
According to Chinese astrology, people in their zodiac year are believed to offend Tai Sui, the God of Age, and incur his curse. It is believed to bring nothing but bad luck. Therefore Chinese astrology followers pay special attention to their conduct every twelfth year of their lives, i.e. in their birth sign years.
According to Chinese tradition, there are some things that people can do to fend off bad luck in a zodiac year, mainly to wear something red for the entire year usually in the form of a red string.
So let’s see what this year will bring for me. Lots of changes ahead for me and my family, all of them positive so far.
For all my fellow steemians, wishing you well in the new year!
