The Year of the Metal Rat 庚 子
The beginning of every CNY is imbued with tradition and customs to protect, ward off or negate any adverse effects of a challenging year ahead. This year the Chinese Lunar New Year commences on Jan. 25th 2020 and will begin the return of the first in the sequence of 12 Chinese astrology animals. We’ll be ushering in the temperament tendencies of the cool, calm and charming nature of the Rat (not the western vermin rodent associations). The Rat 子, this year is aligned with the element of Metal 庚 and the calligraphy couplet is 庚 子, hence the year will be known as the Year of the ‘Metal Rat’. The last time this duo partnered up was in 1960.
Goal No.6
This year is governed by the elemental essences of ‘Metal’ and ‘Water’, which produce a harmonious synergy . The combined elemental palette lends itself to a favourable colour combo. So if you’re hankering to redecorate this year, check out our ideal room arrangement image and the Living room Mood board below - collated with elementally themed inspiration from retailers at Supa Centa Moore Park.