Exit the Dragon, Enter the Black Water Snake

February 1, 2013 — Chinese medicine, kidney chi

The Chinese New Year will arrive on Feb. 10, 2013, ushering in the year of the black water snake.  The lady above and her snake, Precious, demonstrate snake power in action.  Long associated with healing, the snake is a symbol of wisdom, contemplation, insight through meditation.  In the Chinese zodiac the snake is a fortuitous influence that increases the flow of wealth around it.  Snake year bodes well for profit through attention to detail.  The significance of the color black is that of deep, unexpected change.  It is important to be very mindful and attentive to detail in the coming year to avoid unexpected deeply tragic change. The flow of water inside the body deserves full attention, as the year will be all about kidney chi.  Everything is always about kidney chi, but the importance of fluids in every sense, will be key in managing good health in the year of the black water snake.