2012 black jala naga year... so what exactly does this mean...? In Sanskrit Jala means water and Naga represents snake or in this case dragon. So according to the Chinese calendar 2012 will be the year of the Black Jala Naga  which happen once every 60 years!!! The following information was written by Jesse Grant and for the full article click here http://placestoyoga.com/jala-naga/
The following is a extract from Jesse Grants article which i found most interesting and felt the need to share it here.
January 23, 2012 to February 9, 2013 is the Year of the Water Dragon. Let’s break down what this symbolizes. First, the Water element. Water has the power to give life or become a massive destructive force. It is ever changing, shifting with tides and flowing rivers, carving the world around it. The world is over 70% and humans are over 95% water. Our existence is tied to this liquid, as well as the moon which dictates it’s movement. Next, the Dragon. This is the only Chinese year that is not an earthly animal, but a mystical being. Chinese consider the dragon creature to be enduring, stately, bold, confident, pioneering, generous, eccentric, unpredictable, and untouchable. Associated with thunder, lightning and arousal, the Water Dragon embodies creativity at its best. According to tradition, the Dragon brings the Four Gifts of the East: Wealth, Virtue, Harmony and Longevity. The water nature of this year’s dragon is more like a flowing river than a stagnant pond, causing things to move, ideas flow, creativity abound, economies boom, and love blossom in this environment. New love can ignite or old love can rekindle on a spur of the moment. Keep in mind that the dragon is a mythical beast, though, and after the party is over he is put away and saved for the next occasion. This reminds us of his temporary nature and while new love is to be enjoyed, it is also likely fleeting.
How can we prepare to welcome this Year of the Black Water Dragon? A few minutes before midnight on January 22, pause to reflect on the positive events of the last year and then give gratitude to the Rabbit. Set your mind to goodness and purity. At midnight, open every door and window in the house. This releases the old year and allows fresh auspiciousness and fortune to enter. On New Year’s Day don’t talk about the past, only looking to the future and the new beginnings in store for you. Through this whole year, remember that the dragon is a Karmic energy, meaning that you get what you give. Give positive energies into your endeavors, you will flourish with success. Give unrestrained love to everyone and it will return to your life tenfold. Give little effort or negativity and it will come back to you like poison. 2012, the year of epic successes and fatal failures…Image from www.chinavoc.com_