As of January 28, 2017 we are moving into the year of the Fire Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac. Each lunar year is assigned an animal. This rotates through a 12 year cycle of animals.

The Rooster is the 10th animal in the cycle. In addition to an animal assignment, there is an element associated with year 2017, which is Fire. Each animal and element is associated with different characteristics The Rooster is associated with clarity, decisiveness and focus.

The element of Fire is considered Yang and dynamic in nature. It associated with the warrior archetype calling to mind bravery, power, and determination. We look forward to seeing how these influences will play out in 2017!

Happy Chinese New Year!