We have a New Moon in Aquarius, marking the start of the lunar new year and welcoming in the Year of the Wood Dragon. The Dragon is one of the most promising signs in the Chinese zodiac because of its ability to swim, fly, walk on land, and travel between dimensions. The dragon represents power and courage but symbolizes peace and the need to unite. The Year of the Dragon is a prosperous year where innovation and business can flourish, and we can step into greater power and authenticity. The energy is ripe for new beginnings and undergoing new ventures, but we have to create stability and work from the heart. And, it is not a coincidence that our New Moon energies also support our authentic expression, which ultimately helps to change the collective and our world.  Today, set your New Moon intentions to begin this New Year by opening yourself up to receiving and recognizing the value you offer the world in which you live. Allow the New Moon energies to help you to love and respect yourself more so you will be able to share that love and your talents with the world. We often forget how mighty we are. We forget that we create our lives and everything and everyone in it. We forget that our energies are connected and ripple out far beyond ourselves. So, today, begin anew by recognizing your power, respecting yourself more, sharing your true self and your true talents, and having the courage to get back up again and begin again as a whole new authentic self. Today, we know that by healing ourselves, you and I are healing the world which desperately needs healing.  Today offers us a “do-over” to begin a new year in a whole new way.

Just for today, I begin anew and allow myself to create the life I desire.  I am courageous and can change my life.  I love myself enough to go beyond all my old limitations. As I change my thoughts and beliefs, the world around me changes. I am safe. I am learning my lessons.  And everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.