Chinese New Year has just started; 2018 is the year of the Earth Dog.  Many wonder what Chinese New Year is all about and what Lunar New Year means. The questioning is understandable because New Year starts on December 31 for most Westerners.

For context, we’d like to clarify some details: Oriental culture celebrates the new year by considering the lunar cycle; for this reason, what is considered the “new year” is different every year. This Lunar New Year began on Friday, February 16, 2018 and will end on Monday, February 4, 2019.  Eastern astrology is related to 12 zodiac animals (the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig) in a cycle of 12 years.  Each animal is assigned one of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, or water.

Having said that, this 2018 and part of 2019 will be the year of the Dog with its corresponding element , earth. The people ruled under this animal and element are born every 60 years. Some famous Earth Dogs are Ellen DeGeneres, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince, all whom were born in 1958. Many astrologers say that 2018 will be a year of changes and energetic movements; the positive vibrations of the year of the Dog don’t wait and are beginning to transmit their energy, opening doors to everything you earnestly desire.

To take advantage of these changes and receive all the energy that the moon is bringing, we empower you with these 3 useful and simple tips that won’t disappoint you.

1. The first days of this Lunar New Year are the best to start renewing your wardrobe. It is best to wear either orange or yellow clothing because bright colors symbolize prosperity.  Find here the best option to activate your energy from within.

2. This Lunar New Year is a great time for romantic relationships, even those at risk will solve their problems. It is the perfect time to break monotony and reactivate the passion as a couple. Dare to innovate with new clothes, such as a jockstrap, a brief, or a trunk?  We bet that they’ll be the seductive touch that was lacking in the intimate moment.

3. The gift that gives us the year of the Earth Dog is to be able to get away from the problems and to leave behind the old to make space for the new—this includes your underwear, too.  Throw away your old boxers because they can become the “passion killer” of your upcoming relationship, even though they are very comfortable.

Remember that everything new will help you experience a better sense of self, happiness, and, consequently, improvement in your communication. You’ll be in a good mood and have more ways to overcome stressful situations.

Without anything else to add, Happy Chinese New Year!