The Year of the Green Wood Dragon: Karma Gets Stronger, Masks Come Off

On February 10 in the leap year 2024, the Chinese New Year of the Green Wood Dragon begins. It lasts until January 28, 2025. The Chinese New Year always begins at the New Moon in Aquarius, which falls on a different date each year. This is what astrologer Nikki Momcheva tells. She reveals curious facts about the Chinese New Year and specifies what we can expect from it.

Green is the color of hope and it will bring us luck and abundance. The color of the year is called Emerald Green. Wood and natural materials, plants in the home, furniture made of natural wood will also bring us good luck.

Whatever we believe, we will receive

The Green Wood Dragon is considered one of the most successful, most prosperous and is the favorite of the gods in the Chinese zodiac. It is a mythical creature and has magical powers. We haven't seen the dragon and don't know if it exists, it's only in fairy tales. That is why this year everything depends on our attitude and our faith. What we believe matters. This year we have the support of this strong, powerful Green Wood Dragon who is not afraid, he is fearless and he is willing to take risks. Therefore, if we believe in this magic, in these powers of his, we will indeed manifest a lot of luck, happiness, harmony and wealth.  

Let's get to work

In the year of the Green Wood Dragon, we should not stand still. Now is the time to be active, bold and move forward. People who want to achieve goals must harness this energy, lead, act boldly. Success will come to people who work, not who just wait for something to happen.

We have to be very honest this year – in our life and in our work. People who are engaged in noble activity, or whose work helps others in some way, will be very successful. The Universe will support those who are open and do what they love, what brings them pleasure and aim of being useful. If that is our attitude, we will have many rewards. But if we try to cheat, to make a lot of money out of nothing or out of some schemes, let's say, it won't work, warns Momcheva. 

This is certainly a year to not be afraid, but to act. Both the tree and the green color, and the dragon energy itself, speak to the fact that we need to make an effort and even if there are some obstacles, be adaptable, be patient, try hard, be organized and just do what we want to happen.

Year of movement and passion

The Dragon is quite energetic and is always ready to throw himself into new challenges. Last year was the year of the rabbit and it was much more relaxed. The Rabbit has a much slower, much softer energy. The dragon is just the opposite. There is no middle ground with him, things have to happen here. He possesses the four elements - fire, air, earth and water - so he has all the resources to achieve what he wants. We have to believe and act. The motto this year is, "Don't wait, don't stand still. Act!"

In no way can we say that the year will be calm. We won't be bored, and that has both positives and negatives, naturally. We can expect surprises, we may not be able to control everything, but the wooden dragon is quite welcoming and we should really enjoy the fact that some impulsive surprises may happen. The dragon is passionate and unpredictable, so we may experience intense love moments and emotions. Overall, we need to be flexible, calm, balanced and just work, advises Nikki Momcheva. This is a year in which we really should not wait, we should not indulge in boredom, in routine. Many new and exciting events and opportunities await us, we just need to take advantage of them.

Time for the masks to come off

This is a year in which many masks will fall. If we've been deluding ourselves about various situations or failing to see the true faces of those around us - whether at work, whether in love, whether our friends, the masks simply won't apply this year. It may not be very pleasant, but it will be liberating and it will be for the best.

2024 according to numerology

According to numerology, this year is below the number 8. This is a karmic number. If we pay attention, 8 is written as the sign of infinity. And this means that what we give, we will receive. The eight symbolizes this cycle of cause and effect, so this is a year to receive the results of what we have worked for. On the one hand, that's good, but on the other, it's a little questionable. It all depends on who gave what and where they gave it. 

Eight is a very interesting number because it's associated with money, but it's also an energetic number that's very charged with faith. Number 8 is very important for how we tune in - what wave, with what energy. Are we going to set ourselves up for receiving and abundance in life, or are we going to say "ooh, it's very hard, everything is very expensive, there's no money” ...? The eight symbolizes karma.

The astrological year 2024

In terms of astrology, the year is under the planet Saturn - the wise teacher and karma again. Saturn symbolizes Cronus – the god of time. So, this year it is very important where we put our time. Saturn rules the sign Capricorn, so it is associated with the material things, fulfillment and career development. If we want to be successful this year, we need to learn patience, have a clear direction and purpose, plan things well and make it work. If we want fulfillment, we have to respect the processes, everything should be step by step. But we will get really good opportunities for additional income, financial stability and many new material benefits, says Momcheva.

A karmic year

Saturn, karma and the number 8 are all extremely fair. They reward everyone according to their merits. If we have proven ourselves as professionals, we will count on very good luck indeed. But if we are not so good, we may consider some courses, extra training and work a little on our development. 

This is a year to expand, initiate new business, invest, make major purchases and have significant financial and material gains... This year is associated with everything financial. The dragon symbolizes the sign Aries, which is associated with action and activity, and this perfectly complements the number 8, karma and Saturn. This year is definitely karmic. Very often people say "Year of Karma. Beware!" But why should we beware, we can have pretty good results as long as we are ready for them, points out Nikki Momcheva. And sums up: where you give your time, you will have results. You will get what you deserve. It's time to reap the rewards. This is the Law of Karma.