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Year of the Dragon: What Does 2024 Have in Store for You?

Written by Jade Marvin | 1/1/24 3:00 PM

The start of a new year often brings with it a sense of new beginnings. It is a time when many people reflect on the past year and contemplate what they want to achieve in the year ahead. For some, the new year is an opportunity to create resolutions or set personal growth or career advancement goals. Others may use the new year as a time to make positive changes in their lifestyle, such as adopting healthy habits or pursuing new hobbies.

2024 is indeed the year of the dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac, also known as Sheng Xiao, is a 12-year cycle where an animal sign represents each year. These signs are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac and is considered to be a powerful and auspicious symbol. According to Chinese astrology, Dragons embody strength, intelligence, and prosperity. Aligning with this, the Chinese Horoscope for 2024 predicts that the upcoming year of the dragon will reflect - tremendous changes, opportunities, and wealth.

What the Year of the Dragon Can Mean for You:

  • Career & Finances - With the symbolism the dragon holds, this year is a great time to be innovative, creative, and adventurous. Let the Year of the Dragon serve as the open door or sign you’ve been waiting for to take that big leap or jump in terms of your career. Make bold moves! Want to start your own business? Do it! (I know a place that could help set you up for success *wink* *wink*). Take that new promotion! Be confident in that job interview! The possibilities are endless, and it is all aligning for you in this new year.

  • Love Life - Dragons are known to be loyal and loving creatures who cherish and protect the ones they love. In this Year of the Dragon, it is a great opportunity to make your relationships stronger and happier! Nurture the relationships you already have in your life, or begin new ones. Take charge of your life and who you surround yourself with.

  • Spiritual Growth - The Year of the Dragon brings strength. This can be attributed to any part of your life, however, for your spiritual journey, this can translate to finding strength in your intuition and what you believe in. Strengthen your foundation and grow a sense of pride in that. Don’t know what you believe in? Find strength and courage in yourself to seek the questions you wish to be answered.

As mentioned above, the Year of the Dragon in 2024, is a time of strength, intelligence, and prosperity. Let’s take hold of the Dragon’s fiery energy to pursue our dreams with confidence and determination. Rather than holding on to our dreams, let’s take action to make them a reality. Life Coaches are a lot like Dragons. Life Coaches help enable people to feel strong enough to go after what they want. Want to help others live their best lives (and be like a dragon!?) The possibilities of 2024 are endless.