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the Year of the Water Dragon by Joni
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon and begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac which consists of 12 Animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend and, it is all about the Dragons this year – we should aim to hang out with as many of them as often as we can for good luck.
In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. The Dragon year has everyone talking, and its interesting to watch traditional business publications dig deep into the implications this year will have on the business market place. Can the future of the economy be left up to the Zodiac…it only matters if you consider the impact of the Chinese on the world’s economy. If it is a year of prosperity for so many people, surely that has got to pass through to the rest of us, no? But, it is no ordinary fire breathing menace. Water in itself has a subtle but substantial power. This year will be full of quick changes like tides. Expect channels to swim and epic currents as the year of the Rabbit (2011) has given us the knowledge to move with agility. Stay nimble.
According to the Sung Dynasty (a Chinese imperial dynasty lasting from AD 960 – 1279) texts, the dragon is described as having the head of an ox, muzzle of a donkey, eyes of a shrimp, horns of a deer, body of a serpent covered with fish scales, and feet of a phoenix. The dragon usually clutches a pearl symbolic of its super-natural powers. (The pearl clutching says it all really, now doesn’t it.) Invariably accompanied by thunder and rain, dragons move like lightning and whirlwinds – - all powerful yet totally unpredictable.
Frankly, that sounds about right. A year of change, unpredictable with drama and excitement. If you know what you didn’t like about last year, set about to make this years results different. Dragons, after all, are lizards with a purpose.
2012 is the year of the Water Dragon according to the Chinese Hsia Calendar, or more commonly known as the Farmer’s Calendar. This year is symbolized by the image of water over earth and based on the Five Elements Theory, earth and water has a conflicting relationship. Just as the previous Metal Rabbit year with it’s metal and wood conflict. Only this year the disharmony will be more of natural disasters instead of wars and violence. We will more likely encounter more floods, tsunamis and even devastating earthquakes, particularly in the South Eastern region of the World. Take precautions if you have to travel towards the Southeast this year, just in case. The element fire, representing enthusiasm and passion among other things, is also missing in 2012 thus suggesting the world economy continuing to be sluggish and unstable due to the low optimism in the stock market. Industries belonging to the wood (textile, media) and earth (property, construction) elements and will see some prosperity in 2012. Metal (banking) and water (shipping) industries will not be as profitable.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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