Baby Tigers aplenty!

     Everywhere I turn I am finding out someone I know is expecting sometime this year. So many little baby Tigers will be born and they will be Metal Tigers! The Metal element gives the Tiger sharpness and swiftness in their actions and fast mental abilities. They will stand out in a crowd with assertiveness. They are competitive and determined. They just can't pass up on a challenge. The Metal Tiger babies will learn quickly, but can be prone to temper tantrums. Watch them when they are 2 year olds! Tiger children act quickly and must be watched carefully by their parents. They tend to like to be self-reliant and somewhat stubborn. They do tend to land on their feet, though. They are absolutely courageous.
     Metal is represented by the color white. The White Tiger is rare and highly prized. The Metal element should be included in the Tiger baby nursery. Examples might be a metal lamp, wall decorations, a metal piggy bank, or silver or gold framed pictures. Lots of white bedding, curtains and pillows would suit the Metal Tiger baby in the nursery. Bright colors should be avoided, as the Tiger can construe them as a sign of aggression. Red should absolutely be avoided.
     Most of all, adore your Tiger baby and give them the attention they deserve!

Coming soon - The Year of the Tiger!

     The Chinese New Year begins on Feb. 14th! We will welcome in 2010 as the Year of the Yang Metal Tiger.  Energies will change as of that date, both positive and negative. It is very important that we are aware of these energies so we can multiply the good and minimize the bad. This year will have surprises that sneak up on us, much like a creeping tiger. If we are prepared and watchful, we can be ready!
On a large scale, 2010 will be a year of wars, conflicts and disagreements. Yang metal is represented by the sword.  The last time we had a Yang Metal Tiger Year was 1950 when the world was developing the atomic bomb.  But, the positive side of Yang Metal is leadership, justice and loyalty to family and friends.  We will be counting on our world leaders to strive for peace and restraint.
     The Tiger belongs to the wood element, and wood produces fire. Nuclear safety is a concern in 2010, as well as natural disasters such as forest fires and volcanic activity.  We can expect more disasters that effect the environment. It will be a dry year with drought occurring in many parts of the world. Metal is associated with the skin, respiratory system and lungs. Worsening air quality leads to illnesses related to the lungs, such as asthma, allergies, bronchitis, the flu and pneumonia. Children are particularly at risk.
     The configuration of this year has serious clashes for people born in the years of the Tiger, Snake and the Monkey. They should carry an amulet of the Pig to minimize the negative influence on their sign. These people should be especially careful when traveling by car or any fast speed sports or machinery. They should not travel in the Northeast direction. Any relationships a Tiger has with a Monkey or Snake will be strained and not in harmony. Those Tiger sign people should be especially attentive to issues with their liver, heart and blood. It will be important for them to take more Omega-3 fish oil and anti-oxidants as a preventative measure. The Snake sign people will expect disharmonies, irritation, worries and frustrations.
     In 2010 the Metal element brings prosperity to high tech industries, banking, machinery and cars. A slow but steady improvement will be seen in the financial and real estate markets. Any “wood “ element industry, such as furniture, textiles, paper, media, newspapers, etc. will not do well.  But we will experience a steady improvement in the economy and perhaps some growth.
Stay tuned and watch for the next post  for more info on the Year of the Tiger!