Year of the Dog

The Chinese New Year began on Sunday, January 29, 2006.
We are now in the Year of the Dog.
It is year 4703 in the Chinese Calendar.

The previous year, The Year of the Rooster, ran from
February 9, 2005 until Saturday, January 28, 2006.
It was year 4702 in the Chine Calendar.

The previous year, The Year of the Monkey, ran from
January 22, 2004 until February 8, 2005.
It was year 4701 in the Chinese Calendar.

I was born, in 1946, between the Year of the Rooster
and the Year of the Dog.

“People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.”

Here are a couple of interesting websites to visit:


Martial Views
http://martialviews.blogspot.com
Essays by John Vesia on the philosophy, psychology, history,
and transformitive powers of the martial arts.

Native Wisdom - Warrior Quotes
http://nativeintelligence.com/k/wisdom/wisdom7.asp

Wind Fire Yoga
Dynamic Yoga of Godfrey Devereux
http://www.windfireyoga.com/