Lunar New Year: The Year of the Metal Ox

This Friday, February 12th, marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Metal Ox. The Ox is the second of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. In terms of yin and yang, the Ox is yin and represents diligence, dependability, strength, and determination. Oxen have great patience and achieve their goals with consistent effort and hard work. Oxen can be stubborn and have a harder time communicating. 2021 will have an essence of these qualities. Therefore, it is a good year to focus on patience, discipline, communication, and strengthening all relationships.

The element for this year is metal and is associated with the lungs, so it is important for us to continue to do things that support our lung health. We can practice qigong and deep breathing, receive acupuncture, and eat lung supportive foods like pears, onions, mustard greens, mushrooms, cauliflower, and turnips. The metal element is also associated with the color white. It is said that wearing the color white can increase luck in 2021.

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PC: Dana Martin Art