Happy Chinese New Year, 2019, Year of the Pig, Good Fortune

Set Intentions for Your Life on the Chinese New Year!

What do you want (or don’t want) this year? In the Asian culture it is believed whatever you do on New Year’s Day will be what you do ALL YEAR LONG! Give that a thought – a serious thought!

To have a fabulous year be conscious of what you do all day on Chinese New Year, February 5, 2019. This is a time to set your intentions for the year you want! This is a time to focus on attracting luck and good fortune for the rest of the year.

Do you really want to be cleaning your house or paying bills? Where does your work or career fit into your desired lifestyle? Maybe today you don’t work 16 hours. Is today the day you go to the gym instead of sitting watching TV.

Nine Yellow Chrysanthemums in a Red container bring Good Luck, Abundance, and Power for the New Year

To Do’s on the First Day of the Chinese New Year of the Earth Pig (2/5/19)

These are a few traditions followed in the Asian culture.

  • This is a day to pray to your God or Higher Power – giving thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon you.
  • Put away all knives and scissors, so you don’t “cut off” the Good Luck coming your way.
  • Start the New Year with new clothing to look your best. Budget conscious? How about new socks, tie or belt.
  • Put money in a savings account to symbolize “building your wealth” this year.
  • Having plenty of food in the house since it represents prosperity for the coming year.
  • Red is the preferred color for clothing and decorations. Use liberally if possible.
  • Rest, be gentle on the first day of Chinese New Year.
  • Have oranges or tangerines to eat and give as gifts. They represent abundance, good health and joy because of the abundant juice that squirts out everywhere!
  • Have lots of flowers. Yellow chrysanthemums mean wealth or gold. Orchids are for fertility and abundance. Peach and plum blossoms are for love and health.
  • When visiting people, bring gifts of alcohol, flowers, fruit, sweets or tea. For children, bring red envelopes with money or sweets in them.

I wish you the Very Best Year with Many Dreams Come True!

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Linda Lenore