"Next year, the green dragon will be welcomed, and the four of them will be easy to get rich", such a saying has been circulated among the people for a long time, but what is the meaning behind this?In our traditional culture, each zodiac year has its own unique symbols and prophecies. The year 2024, a period known as the "Year of the Green Dragon," seems to be particularly favorable for specific four zodiac signs. So, who are these "four" referring to?Why are they particularly "easy to get rich" in the Year of the Green Dragon?How do we understand the relationship between this ancient cultural legend and modern life?
The year 2024, the first year of the lunar calendar, is known as the "Year of the Green Dragon". This year is a leap year in the Gregorian calendar, and the heavenly stem is wood, and the color is represented by green or cyan, so it has the reputation of "green dragon". In traditional Chinese culture, the green dragon is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The saying that "the four people are easy to get rich" refers to the fact that people who belong to horses, tigers, chickens, and rats are particularly lucky during the year.
First of all, horse people are considered to be enthusiastic, energetic, and confident in traditional culture. The Year of the Horse is calculated by dividing the year by 12 in the Common Era, and the remainder is 10. For example, if the year 2026 is divided by 12, the remainder is 10, which is the Year of the Horse. In the Year of the Green Dragon, Horse people are more likely to seize opportunities and gain wealth because of their natural optimism and enthusiasm.
Secondly, Tiger people are known for their independence and strong self-esteem. The Year of the Tiger is reincarnated every 12 years, for example 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. In the Year of the Green Dragon, Tiger people are often able to stand out in the face of adversity and achieve unexpected success and fortune due to their bravery and indomitable spirit.
Then look at the Rooster people, they are intelligent, witty, strive for perfection, and have a strong sense of responsibility. The Year of the Rooster is determined by dividing the A.D. year by 12 and the remainder is 1, e.g. 2029 is the Year of the Rooster. In the Year of the Green Dragon, Roosters often find shortcuts to prosperity in the workplace or in life due to their excellent adaptability and keen insight.
Finally, there are the rat people, who are known for their wit, flexibility, and intelligence. The Year of the Rat is calculated by dividing the year of the Common Era by 12 and the remainder is 4, e.g. 2032 is the Year of the Rat. In the Year of the Green Dragon, the Rat people often find opportunities to get rich in a changing environment due to their high intelligence and strong adaptability.
Epilogue. To sum up, the saying "next year's green dragon, four people are easy to get rich" is not only a folklore, it integrates our traditional culture of the zodiac, the five elements of a deep understanding. While there is no scientific basis for these, they reflect a vision of the future and an active pursuit of opportunity. We should understand that these elements of traditional culture are more of a cultural heritage than a law that determines destiny. As we welcome the new year, each of us should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, work hard, and cherish every opportunity, so as to truly usher in our own "Year of the Green Dragon".