| Period change from the 7 Metal Period (1984-2003) to the Number 8 Earth (2004-2023)
On February 4, 2004 we had entered the new Period ruled by the number 8 for the next 20 years. Practical and the most fortunate, the number 8 is an Earth number, its symbol the Mountain. Quiet, deliberate and firm, this Period will not allow for any confusion to last. Associated with youth, it will be the next generations turn: we are entering the time of youthful, serious and vibrant energies directed at getting things done with the least amount of fuss. Well-tested ideas, down-to-earth, no-nonsense negotiations and genuine relationships will have a better chance to endure. If we are direct and honest, work hard and stay focused, this Period 8 could be the best one yet!
“The Tao gives birth to one
One gives birth to two
Two gives birth to three
Three gives birth to ten thousand things
Ten thousand things with yin at their backs
And yang in their embrace
And breath between for harmony” Lao Tzu
PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR 2009 –THE YEAR OF THE EARTH OX
This year the New Moon signals the beginning of the Lunar New Year starting on January 26th – February 13th 2010.
….
The year of the Earth Ox is symbolized by the elements Yin Earth below Yin Earth. Based on the symbolic system of the interrelationship between the 5 elements, Yin Earth above Yin Earth represents no conflict. It is a symbiotic relationship between like-minded people: friends, families, organizations or even countries. Earth sitting on top of Earth represents a field or a farmland, rich in soil, offering the promise of nourishment. However, it needs to be cultivated by hard work and sustained patience.
The sign of the Ox represents the winter month of January, (in the Northern Hemisphere), so, although this Yin Earth promises a good future harvest, cultivating the cold, sometimes frozen land, -in order to bring in a good yield- it requires hard labor.
Yin years move a little slower than Yang years, so the pace will be slower and steadier than last year. 60 years ago, in 1949 reconstruction began on a grand scale, after the worldwide destruction of war. Similarly, in this peaceful Earth year hope and optimism will be the driving force, as people will be eager to set aside their differences in order to rebuild their lives.
Yin Earth above yin Earth brings out some healthy competition that could result in new inventions, creative ideas that can advance cultures and offer solutions to the great number of global problems Humanity is faced with.
ECONOMY AND FINANCE
The Yin Earth Ox is a peaceful, patient being and prefers honesty and prudence above scheming, excessive spending or over-indulgence. In 2009 the trend continues with home prices, retail prices reaching all-time lows and those businesses that can’t keep up, will have to close.
This Ox supports those who make a great effort to benefit all, not just the ones motivated by greed and profit. This is the second year in the new 12 –year cycle that began last year. The seeds planted last year will bring excellent harvest. The green, alternative, earth-friendly industries, environmentally clean businesses will find that their patient work will pay off in 2009.
Finance is ruled by the element Water. Double Earth weakens the influence of Water, so the banking industries will see a continual crisis which in turn is affecting the stock markets and speculative venture capitalist markets. Water also rules retail, so we can expect many large retail chains may not be able to stay profitable to remain in business. Water-ruled industries include the transportation systems, media businesses, water and ocean-ways, fishing industries. Great reorganizations, mergers or new viable businesses replacing old ones can be expected in 2009.
Earth-ruled industries, such as Real Estate, rebuilding, construction, infrastructure repair will be booming, but remain extremely competitive – creating a new surge of labor unions and local community work project groups.
Earth supports Wood: reforestation and new, inventive, environmentally friendly use of the Earth’s resources, along with better food production will emerge this year. Wood also rules planning, research, education and future growth. There is great promise for renewed efforts in these areas as well. Fire is extinguished by Earth, thus Fire-ruled industries, such as the Energy industry remain in turmoil, in spite of efforts to go forward with off-shore drilling, coal and nuclear energy experiments, which could lead to a dead-end road. The introduction of free, zero point energy inventions will remain a grass-roots effort to be the real solution in future years.
Metal is the child of Earth, so Metal-ruled industries will do very well in 2009. New, Earth-friendly technologies will win here as well: the auto industry will race to come up with the best possible new hybrids, new transport systems will be planned along with better high-tech solutions for food, healthcare, durable goods and housing for the masses.
In short, the year of the Earth Ox will bring a year of harmony, quiet reconstruction and rebuilding after the damage of excessive spending and a mismanaged economy. The peace-loving Earth Ox will inspire all to work side-buy-side for a common cause, rather than create more conflict. In Earth years the general mood is meditative, calm: the year 2009 will offer needed healing from the battles of the past 8 years.
POLITICAL OUTLOOK
It will be less likely to see world conflicts, except short lived local conflict between neighbors or neighboring countries. Secrets will come to the surface in 2009. Those seeking justice in the International Courts will be quietly gathering information, bringing all the evidence to make way to the slow, but sure progress for the world wide peace movement.
Earth on Earth is like a garden that offers great potential, and it will bring out the creativity and drive even in those who almost gave up before. The Civil Rights movement will make great progress in 2009, most likely initiated by the ongoing struggles of the Gay/Lesbian groups this year. Earth/Earth can often be symbolic of possible homosexuality.
60 years ago, 1949 was the year in which NATO was formed and the UN was reorganized. In 2009 we may expect the creation of a new -or rebuilding of an existing- global Legal Organization to help effectively deal with war crimes. Investigations into recent war crimes will continue this year to be completed by the year of the mighty Metal Tiger in 2010.
Earth rules food products, restaurants, agriculture, farming and food storage. This year extensive research will be directed at finding more viable solutions for the hunger crisis around the globe. In addition, more focused attention should be given to proper, clean food production to avoid contamination and spreading it to the masses.
WEATHER – EARTH CHANGES
In 2008 -the Earth Rat year, symbolized by Yang Earth above, Yin Water below- Water-related accidents, earthquakes in the oceans and increased flooding have been reported. This year, with Yin Earth below Yin Earth, the likelihood of earthquakes, landslides and droughts in some areas of the globe may be expected.
The Yin Earth of the Ox can be pictured as a frozen landscape in winter:
colder, than usual temperatures will be likely during 2009, with less precipitation overall. The weather may be dry and unusually warm during February, March and most of the Spring months, followed by a dry, colder Summer, wet and colder than usual Fall and Winter.
RELATIONSHIPS
The Ox is not one to show too much emotion: the heart is often closed and Fire is missing. However there is genuine care beneath the neutral exterior. In the year of the Ox existing relationships may remain as they are, or even improve, as the Ox prefers what is tried and proven. New relationships based on mutual trust can succeed but if dishonesty is discovered, chances are slim that the relationship can last. This is true, of course, for newly formed business partnerships, associations, friendships and family relationships as well. Our integrity will be tried and tested in the year of the Ox.
HEALTH
Yin Earth rules the pancreas and the digestive organs: thus attention is focused on proper diet, especially the western diet, that is heavily laden with sugar and carbohydrates, taxing these organs. Obesity, diabetes and cancer will be addressed and hopefully, people will take better care to avoid abusing their digestive organs.
THE OX YEAR AND THE OTHER SIGNS
The most compatible signs with the Ox are the Rooster, Snake and the Rat. They can rebuild and restructure their lives as the Ox offers a harmonious aspect to their energies. It is a relatively calm year for the Rabbit. The Dragon and Monkey-born signs can expect advance, recognition and promotion in 2009, if they remain patient. The Horse-born sign carries the ‘Flower of Romance’ this time, so they can expect a romantic year, even possible marriage. The Tiger-born signs will be facing another mixed year, and the Dog may still feel a bit neglected of all the action as in 2008.
There will be less upheaval in the lives of the Boar in 2009, as the Ox and the Boar (Pig) are great friends: travel and adventure may be in store.
Caution is advised for those who have the sign of the Sheep (Goat) in their BaZi charts (day, month or year): this year can bring unexpected changes, moving, accident, sudden turn of luck or frustrations.
The double yin Earth best supports those with weak Earth and weak Metal; strong Fire and Wood in their component charts. This year may be less helpful for those with strong Earth or strong Metal and weak Water: they may face more than average obstacles in 2009.
NOTE: The above is just a general outline. For more reliable and accurate assessment in the New Year we must consult the complete Four Pillars of Destiny (BaZi) chart so the Month, Hour, Year and Day of birth is also taken into account. For best results and more accurate advice, please consult about your individual Ba Zi charts.
To find out how the year of the Earth Ox will affect your life, please call Elizabeth for a more detailed, personal consultation:
1-971-252-2063
We may conclude that the year 2009 – as it occurred 60 years ago, in 1949 – will be a down-to-earth, realistic year. This year we will be required to get back to work and stop dreaming. Based on honest, hard work and –like a good farmer- with proper respect for our Mother Earth, at harvest time we can see good results. 2009 will also be a sobering, quiet year, since Fire gets absorbed into Yin Earth.
Fortunately, we get a boost start in the Fire Tiger month of February, continued into March, ruled by the optimistic Fire Rabbit. More stamina will be required during the rest of the year to keep the momentum going, with the slower, Earth, Metal and Water-ruled months that follow.
Feng Shui Flying Stars in 2009:
Center: 9 Purple Star - Fire in the center means ‘Fire in the belly’: the central parts of the world, or a given continent, or country may see internal conflicts, Fire-related accidents, earth quakes or volcanic activities.
East: 7 White Metal Star – The most diverse of the Stars, it can bring legal conflict, robberies, but it also represents increased spiritual and communication awareness. It is best to use protection in this area with Feng Shui cures. The Eastern countries, such as Korea, Japan may face legal scandals leading to better governance this year.
South-East: 8 Earth Star – The South East Asian continent continues to be the focal point with growth and prosperity. The SE of any given country will see increased prosperity and good fortune in 2009.
South: 4 Wood Star – Signifying Love, Romance and Education, this star is ‘happy’ in this center as it gets support there. This year the Southern part of the globe could offer leading scholars inventors or smart solutions to world problems.
South-West: 6 Metal Star – This area will see important changes that could benefit many. South-American countries may find more stability and leadership in 2009.
West: 2 Black Earth Star – The sickness Star flies here this year, food products, digestion-related problems need attention in any Western countries, parts of countries or continents.
North-West: 1 Water Star – Water in the NW could mean turbulence in waterways, ocean shores in these location of a given country, or continent. In contrast, water shortages in the central areas of countries, or continents may rise to a crisis level.
North: 5 Yellow Earth Star – Sitting in the North, this area should be watched most, as conflicts, natural disasters, local wars may erupt – it is considered the ‘triple conflict’ location. Northern continents, the northern regions of any country should use caution and be well prepared. Homes, offices facing North need Feng Shui cures for protection.
Please contact Elizabeth for detailed Feng Shui Cures and Advice.
North -East: 3 Wood Star – The center for arguments and battles, it must be protected with cures as well. North-Eastern countries or the NE of any given country may face controversial debates, legal conflicts or natural disasters.
......
NOTE: The Chinese Farmer’s calendar or the Hsia Calendar, is a fascinatingly accurate system, which not only records the passage of time, but is also a tool in the hands of an expert to calculate the ebb and flow of fortunate occurrences for that period of time. Four Pillars of Destiny or BaZi for short is the personalized destiny system built into this ancient Hsia Calendar system.
. . . . . Please contact Elizabeth for your individual, personalized advice for the New Year.
1-971-252-2063 or email Elizabeth
“Thirty spokes converge on a hub
but it's the emptiness
that makes a wheel work
Pots are fashioned from clay
but it's the hollow
that makes a pot work
Windows and doors are carved for a house
but it's the spaces
that make a house work
Existence makes something useful
but nonexistence makes it work”
Lao Tzu
|
