On February 10, 2013 the New Moon joins the Sun in Aquarius and marks the celebration of the Lunar Year of the Snake.
The Chinese Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people across the world. Lunar New Year celebrations are so popular that it creates one of the biggest mass human migration on Earth. Read about this at BBC
Not all Asian countries celebrate the Lunar new year or if so, at different times. Info on that at Lunar New Year
In Chinese astrology 2013 is the Year of Snake the 6th sign of the Chinese Zodiac. This year marks the year of the Black Water Snake. You’ll find interesting background on the folklore of Chinese Zodiac and a good description of Water Snake attributes along with some famous examples of Snake year people like Ophra Winfrey and Brad Pitt at this Chinese Zodiac site
Here are some more sites you’ll enjoy about the Year of the Snake: Prosperous Year of the Snake
Year of the Snake Facts and to capture the allure of the snake visit Snake Year Fashion style
Photo Note: this photo illustrated a poem by Joan Logghe which you can find at Cezannes Carrot
In Western astrology the Snake is one of the symbols associated with the water sign Scorpio, the deepest most intensely powerful sign in the zodiac. Throughout 2013 the second largest planet in the solar system Saturn – planet of discipline and Karma – travels in Scorpio, so this black water snake year is even more potent than usual. Here is my post on Saturn in Scorpio to understand more about this powerful force.
The Aquarius New Moon graces this Lunar New Year. The New Moon sets intention for a new cycle and Aquarius Moon brings crystal clear vision with uplifting energy. Aquarius is the original rebel – with, or without a cause, and is very open-minded, live and let live, yet also very fixed on their own ideas. When pursuing an idea, dream, or utopian goal this strong, determined side comes out with muscle and their passion seems unlimited. People born with Moon in Aquarius have their own unique understanding, vision and insight, and bring a great desire to change the world. Some examples of those born with Aquarius Moon are H.G. Wells, Fidel Castro, Muhammad Ali, John Lennon and Princess Diana.
My friend Monique Perrault of Mandala Sacred Lights at mansalights.com was also born with Moon in Aquarius. You saw one of her beautiful Mandala creations in February’s Heavenly Messages issue and she sent me another one of her Mandalas, so perfect for this Aquarius Lunar New Year time.
Monique also sent this message which represents the meaning of this beautiful Mandala:
From our Creator’s heart to ours and back. The courage, steadfastness and love that we as human have demonstrated over the eons, brings us now to a recognition that we are so much more than the scenarios we so seriously played and believed in for so long. It is now time to know ourselves as pure emanation of light and love radiating the magnificence and truth of our beingness. In unity consciousness I invite you to accept the divinity of every part of you. 100% magnificence. Lets breathe that in together. Thank you for receiving yourself.
What a perfect intention to hold, and breathe life into at this powerful beginning of the Year of the Black Water Snake.
Happy Lunar New Year to you all!
~Melissa