Welcome to 2013

 As we face the new year, my hope is that the world will take seriously the United Nation Declaration that  2013 is the:

International Year of Water Cooperation                                              A/RES/65/154 and the

International Year of Quinoa                                                                   A/RES/66/221

Plus 

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014.  

The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs.  It is the enigmatic,  intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs.  Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.  People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise.  They are great mediators and good at doing business.  Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the  Year of the Snake.

For those of you who believe in Astrology here is a site with predictions for 2013 http://www.123newyear.com/2013/predictions.html To read more on your sign go to the link:

Arise: Arians can expect an exciting year in 2013. Uranus and Jupiter are going to have strong effects on your life during the year. 

Taurus: The taurians may feel the urge to dispense their softness and take initiatives to prove themselves.

Gemini: You can see your purple stint to continue in 2013. Initiatives taken by you will fetch results in the year. 

Cancer: After the trying two years, 2013 will start to give you the results of your efforts. The year is going to bring in an overall change in your life. .

Leo: A year full of all the glitters. Leos have the knack to look at things from their perspectives and ignore realities. 

Virgo: This is going to be a year of soul searching. Search within yourself to find peace. In your professional life, you will excel in all accounts. 

Libra: Level-headedness will prevail and you’ll be endowed with a clear vision. This is going to be the year to deal with your most important projects.

Scorpio: Scorpions must prepare themselves for an active year. 2013 is going to be a busy time for both your career and relations.

Sagittarius: Pluto and Jupiter together are going to take away all your obstacles and you’ll see tremendous progress in your personal and professional life. You will feel optimistic and maintain a positive outlook towards your life. 

Capricorn: You will experience a strong influence of planets which will prompt you to diversify yourself further. You can expect a peaceful and leisurely 2013. 

Aquarius: After the peaceful 2012, 2013 is going to be full of activities for you. You’ll come across new possibilities and stay busier than earlier. 

Pisces: You’ll ride a high tempo in 2013, which will be filled with actions for you.