Year of the Pig

As we near the closing of the final moon cycle, I feel the metaphors mounting. But for today, I'll let you think about your own metaphors.

Much is closing for me now, and of course, you know what they say about closings: always something else opening up.

A new year. Year of the Pig awaits me. February 18th (Sunday) begins a year filled with openings for me. According to one website:

As this past year of the Dog built structure and a symbolic "home" it is now time for the Pig to "furnish" said castle making it a comfortable, cozy place of safety and security. Occupying the life palace of home & family life with the Dog, the Pig proceeds to complete what the Dog has laid foundations for. Finishing touches, tying up loose ends, last stands, curtain calls and closures will be the urging of the year. So, prepare to finish projects, complete goals and even say some goodbyes. Put your ducks in a row, cross your T's and dot your I's in 2007 and the proper Pig will be gracious to you.

Yes. Finish projects, cross my t's and dot my i's. Much to do...

Anyway. Happy new year (lunar, Chinese, ...) to you. May the pig grace you...