When it’s frigid cold outside, no wonder your sex life gets icy. Forget heating up the bedroom with passion – you’re just trying to stay warm! While I know you’re busy just trying not to freeze your buns off, it’s still important to keep the sparks alive in your relationship. Despite the cold winter weather, there are some things you can do to stoke the flames.

Traditionally in Chinese astrology, the mighty Dragon year brings luck and good fortune. Powerful, mystical, and magical Dragon is the bringer of spring rain, Dragon grants blessings, and is the symbol of power and the Emperor.

 It’s the time of year when everyone is gettin’ real. Yep, we’re talkin’ New Year’s resolutions. Have one in mind? If not, consider our suggestions, based on your Chinese Animal Sign:

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In 2012, your resolution should be to make more money! It’s Dragon year, and you’ve got the green light for projects that could launch you into a whole new realm of success.

If you haven’t been impacted by the economic recession, consider yourself lucky. Most of us have had to tighten our purse strings at some point or another, and nowadays it seems like everyone is looking for a way to save some cash. The good news?

Summer is right around the corner and with it brings the Horse month. For many, this can bring a welcome burst of optimism and energy after the quiet, introspective Snake month. Hopefully, you’ve had plenty of time to reflect on your life’s purpose, learn some new things and rekindle your connections with loved ones. So, what now? Here are some tips for making the most of a Horse month and finishing first at the races:

While the 12 Chinese Animals signs can influence our personalities and behavior, do you know how the Five Elements come into play? Just as the cycles of nature change and shape our world, the Five Elements reveal another layer of influence on our daily activities and our relationships.

Each element – Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal – has constructive (positive), or destructive  (negative) relationships with the other elements. These connections explain why two people of the same year sign can be completely different, why partners can clash, and why you fare better in certain years than in others.

In Chinese Astrology there are actually four signs, not just one plus an ascendant as in Western Astrology. They are the signs of the year, month, day and hour of birth. Furthermore each has two components, an element and an animal.
Each has its own focus when it comes to understanding a person’s destiny. Throughout the years several interpretations have developed concerning the function of each.