Within the Chinese Astrology system you can observe the influences a particular animal sign will create during any particular year. The Year of the Rabbit finished on the 4th February 2000 and provided opportunities and change for many people. For those that were prepared to make a conscious effort, improving themselves or working on their personal development, the Year of the Rabbit supported this. When considering the 120 year cycle and the elements concerned with the Year of the Rabbit, it could have proved to draining for many people. This was because the elements of Earth and Wood were the main elements for the Year of the Rabbit.
Wood drains the Earth of all it s goodness, therefore creating a draining effect.
The Year of the Dragon begins on 5th February 2000 providing a year of power, exhilaration and opportunity. The Dragon is considered to be one of the luckiest astrological signs and many Chinese will plan to marry or have children during a Dragon year. The Dragon year can also be a time of overambitiousness, inflated ideas and grandiose plans. So you are advised to temper all your plans and ideas this year with moderation. When observing the 120 year cycle for the Year of the Dragon, the elements of Metal and Earth are the main elements, which means business tends to be good and money will free up generally.