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This Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Tiger, and specifically, the Water Tiger. Tigers, considered to be brave, cruel, forceful, and terrifying,
he tiger is considered the king of all animals in Chinese mythology and culture. Dr Lin says that as a Zodiac sign, it symbolizes power, courage, confidence, leadership and strength.
It's also known to be an animal that expels all evil.
Because of this, there is often a sense of fear around the tiger, and it can be associated with destruction. Dr Qian says, however, that it's also associated with good luck, bravery, and good health and wellbeing.
In terms of the Tiger Year, it's associated with vitality and strength.
"It's [believed to be] a year that will bring about new changes, and encourage people to overcome all challenges and difficulties — which is particularly important for this year, when we're all trying to come to terms with all the difficulties around the world, "It's all about seeing out the old, and welcoming in the new," Dr Lin says.
originally posted by: Whodathunkdatcheese
a reply to: JAGStorm
Are things cyclical globally or just in the US?
I mean, what about the end of the OPEC oil embargo, the Carnation Revolution, Iraq, Skylab....
And 1938? No Munich, no Spain....