The Year of the Golden Rabbit Is Upon Us! Chinese New Year 2011

According to the ancient Chinese calendar, 2011 is known as the Year of Golden Rabbit, and is considered a lucky year! The custom of assigning an representative animal to each year stretches back at least 4,000 years, and is recognized all over Asia; from China to Singapore, not to mention China-towns the world over. You may remember eating at Chinese restaurants and examining the fascinating place mats. What you were really doing was researching your Chinese birth sign!

Those born in a Rabbit Year (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, and 1999) are thought to be sociable folks who thrive in the presence of others; including teachers, counselors and other specialists in communication. Often possessing artistic sensibilities and good taste, "Rabbits" also value solitude, private space and time to be alone.

Even if you are not a "Rabbit," don't worry - every Chinese Year also provides general suggestions that apply to everyone, regardless of birth year. For instance, in a Rabbit Year, it is suggested to relax your nerves and calm your breath. Try making a priority of the things that are truly important, like your home, family and close relationships, especially with women and children. After you are in a calm personal space with your priorities straight, it will be much easier to deal with any problems that may arise.

We can all take a cue from those born in Rabbit Years. While some may call them cautious or even timid, "Rabbits" don't usually undertake anything before they have weighed the pros and cons from every angle. This year, we should be inspired to take stock of our situation and protect the people that are most dearest to us.

A great example is your life insurance policy. If something happens to the head of your household, is your policy enough to pay for the education of your children? What about the mortgage? No one can be sure of what the future holds. You can use tools like online life insurance calculators to gauge your needs and investigate costs.

This special and lucky year provides us all an opportunity to take a breath and evaluate our priorities. Align yourself with the Year of the Rabbit and aim to be reasoned, relaxed and reflective in your decision making.

If you want to find out what your Chinese Zodiac sign is, you can use Horoscope Online at http://www.gotohoroscope.com/2011/chinese-new-year.html.

Ileana Bravo is the Director of Media & Investor Relations at LifeQuote, the national leader in Term Life Insurance.

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