Chinese Astrology! Lunar New Year 2022

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When does the Chinese Year begin?

Because it depends on the moon, the date of Chinese New Year actually changes each year, but it will always fall sometime between 21 January and 20 February. This year, 2022 is a year of the Tiger, starting from February 1, 2022 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 21, 2023.

The new moon time is at 1:46 pm on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the China time zone. Therefore, in China, the Chinese New Year Day is Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The new moon time is at 9:46 pm on Monday, January 31, 2022, in the US Pacific time zone. Therefore, the 2022 Chinese New Year Day is on Monday, January 31, 2022, in the Pacific Time zone. 

2022 is The Year of the Yang Black Water Tiger

The Chinese New Year 2022 animal sign is the Black Tiger. Chinese calendar combines solar, lunar, and 60 Stem-Branch counting systems. The 60 Stem-Branch calendar uses the names of Yin-Yang Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth) and 12 animals to rank the sequences. Five elements are connected to five colors - White, Black, Green, Red, and Brown. So Chinese use the color animal name to count the year. The name of 2022 is the Yang-Water Tiger. Black is connected to Water. Therefore, 2022 is also called Black Water Tiger Year. 

What's the meaning of Black Water Tiger?

壬寅 Ren-Yin is the Chinese zodiac name of the Stem-Branch calendar for 2022. Each zodiac is labeled with a name of Yin-Yang Five Elements. Ren is Yang-Water. Yin is Tiger. Therefore, the name of 2022 is called Yang-Water Tiger. The color of the Water is Black in the Chinese Five Elements theory. 2022 is the Yang Black Water Tiger year.

What to Expect for the Year Ahead?

A great year is ahead of us in 2022. The intuitive, deep, and placid Water element gives birth to a calmer and more spiritually perceptive Tiger.  Water soothes the savage beast, so to speak, and dampens the inherent aggressive impulses.  The stronger theme this year is one of peace.  Defenders and leaders prefer diplomacy over war.  Our collective desire is to be more humane and compassionate. 

What types of individual or collaborative endeavors will be most successful? 

• Relationship Building
• Colaborating with others in business
• Joining a swim team, taking water aerobics classes, learning Tai Chi
• Working with crystals for healing
• Patience working through challenges
• Marriage and romantic partnerships
• Traveling for pleasure
• Improvements in a steady flow income
• Expression through dance, music, and artistry
• Deep philosophical conversations
• Birth and pregnancies
• Taking care of home and family
• Setting clear priorities and achieving your goals
• Time for rest and personal rejuvenation
• A healthy balance between sensitivity and ambition
• Finding commonalities between groups or individuals 
• Service is rewarded
• Inspiration and creativity
• Social activities
• Humanitarian and noble causes
• Justice and fairness in legal outcomes

What to be more cautious with and prudent? This is what you need to work on.

• Playing the victim
• Gloomy attitude - stay positive
• Manage mood swings
• Impulsiveness
• Being territorial and selfishness
• Keep storm drains clear and prepare for a rainy seaon
• Watch for issues with pipes, leaks, or buying property in flood zones
• Prepare for rapid change, expect the unexpected
• Follow your dreams but keep your ego in check
• Blaming others will fail, pointing a finger is not rewarded

Lucky colors this year 

Blue, black, and green brings you good luck in career, communication, and negotiations.

The Best Ways to Improve Your Health for 2022

Take extra care for your health in the area of the kidneys and be prepared urinary tract infections. Favor daily fresh water and juices. Avoid swimming in the sea without a companion or supervision. Do visit place with running water, rivers,, waterfalls, or oceans. 

The Most Sucessful Careers in 2022

Singers, artists, actors, musicians, business, cruiselines, criminal justice, teachers, psychologists, counselors/therapists, marine biologists, oceanographers, captains, commercial divers, truck drivers, aquaculture, maritime trade, boat salesmen, ecology, biodiversity, computer systems analysts, market research analysts, psychics, ministers, healthcare, veterinarians, childcare, occupational therapists, entertainment, publishing, and writing.