2008 Chinese New Year Greeting from Pearl Huang
Dear Friends:
 Happy New Year of the Rat
The year of the Rat begins on the new moon on February 6th, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. PST. Chinese New Year usually begins on the second new Moon after winter solstice.
Those born in 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1996, and 2008 are within the cycles of the Year of The Rat.
Contrary to western culture and concepts, the RAT in the Chinese Zodiac is not a “dirty rat” or pest. The Rats in the Chinese mythology stories are usually resourceful, intelligent and talented. Rats are adaptable to different environments and survive against all odds. Their charm and quick wit win admiration wherever they go. They are observant, quick to take action and are popular socially, and good organizers.
Year of the RAT symbolizes resourcefulness, good preparations for long term harvests.
The bountifulness of this auspicious year of the RAT will benefit many. Rat loves the pack, so this maybe the perfect year for entertaining, meeting new friends and enjoying fellowship with your community.
There are twelve animal symbols in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The RAT is the first of the cycle. Even in these modern days, a Chinese newborn is immediately associated with the animal symbol he/she is born under more as a tradition than superstition.
The shapes and characteristics of each Zodiac animal are often created to be used as good luck charms and gifts to protect the recipient, or as decorations.
At this time of uncertainties and fluctuation in our world today, it is a good moment to seize and look for clarity with focused conviction to maintain discipline and training.
It is the beginning of a new cycle of energies and portents. We have to make them beneficial ones for ourselves as well as our fellow human beings; or is it “rat pack buddies”?
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