For many years now, the Western world has adopted the vibrant customs of celebrating the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year. Today, February 1, is when the Year of the Tiger officially starts, bringing its practices that will attract prosperity and favour of the year's symbol - the Water Tiger - to your life.
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Interestingly, Queen Elizabeth II was born under the tiger sign as well - 1926 was the year of a Fire Tiger. Here're some of the tips that will help you enrich your year with the blessing of the Water Tiger, according to the Chinese tradition.
- Naturally, Tiger's main characteristics are strength, braveness and the ability to resist evils. With that in mind, it is a good idea to focus more on those traits and strengthen them. For example, challenge yourself to resist unhealthy habits or showcase braveness by doing things and achieving goals that seemed too big or life-changing.
- Tigers usually have strong health, and the year under this sign can be a good one to invest time and energy into improving your own health and develop some positive habits. There is no need to change your whole lifestyle - although go for it if you feel the drive - because small things can get you far if rooted deeply into your daily routine. Some of the little things you can start doing for your health right away is drinking more water and starting your day with it, going to bed before 11pm and spending time outdoors at least once a day (which can be challenging when working from home).
- Red is the Tiger's favourite colour, so don't be afraid to add it to your daily life. From clothes to home decor, it will bring the sign's luck into your life.
- No one and nothing is perfect, and Tiger has its weaknesses too, so make sure to watch out for them. Tiger can be reckless and stubborn, which isn't that bad when expressed in the right proportion. However, if you feel those might be your weak points as well, make sure not to jump into action straight away, but rather take your time to think situations through.
- Another Tiger's weakness is being ungrateful, which sounds harsh, but has an effective remedy for it. A mindfulness technique called the gratitude diary will work marvels - and not only during the Year of the Tiger. The idea is simple - before going to sleep, write down everything you are grateful for today in a notebook. The exercise will bring a sense of satisfaction, blessing and overall happiness.
