Moonstruck! Lunar New Year 2023

We’re in luck—literally! The Rabbit is the luckiest sign of the Zodiac and brings tidings of prosperity, hope and calm. It’s a “Yin” year, which is more passive than a “Yang” year, and that lends itself to moments of reflection and renewal. If you felt stuck or overloaded in 2022, 2023 will be a year to go inward and address some of the big stuff you’ve been putting off. Since The Year of the Rabbit is also associated with Water—its resonant element of the Chinese elements—you may feel drawn toward contemplation and rest. Step into the Water side of your personality and go with the flow, you’ll reap all the luck this year has in store. 

This Lunar New Year brings to mind the Moon Goddess, Chang’e, and her pet: a large Chinese rabbit. In East Asian folklore, the near side of the moon is seen to contain the image of a rabbit, thought to keep Chang’e company and creating an elixir of immortality. This serene image is worth thinking about—meditate on the comfort and protection your closest companions bring to your life. Ask for more of those pure, tender vibes for the year ahead.