Eileen Wacker:
"SUMMIT COUNTY — While some pessimists are expecting the world to end this year, nearly half the world’s population is looking ahead by celebrating the Year of the Dragon starting Jan. 23, considered one of the most fortuitous signs in the 12-year Asian zodiac cycle.
The dragon is the only sign in the Asian zodiac that is mystical; the others are all real animals — the rat, dog, pig, horse, tiger, snake, monkey, rabbit, ox, chicken and sheep.
Asian dragons are benevolent, charismatic and powerful. They are known for their sincerity and trusting natures. They are often free spirits who are passionate, creative and self-centered. In China, Japan and Korea, throughout time many believed the emperors descended from dragons.
Based on these beliefs, many predict 2012 will be a dynamic, innovative year, when individuals are encouraged to make bold moves and leave humble behind. Across Asia, artificial insemination has been on the rise since May, as parents seek to give birth to children this year. In Taiwan, a 20 percent increase in births is expected. In Korea and China, people are planning weddings and having babies.
Supposedly, people born under the sign of the dragon are the luckiest and wealthiest and everyone wants in on the dragon’s legendary rewards...."
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