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Yearly Predictions: 2010 The Year of the Metal Tiger – Geng Yin

This year the New Moon signals the beginning of the Lunar New Year starting on February 14^{th –} 2010 – February 2^nd – 2011.

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Called the ‘Tiger coming down the Mountain’, the year of the Metal Tiger is symbolized by the elements Yang Metal on top and Yang Wood below. Based on the symbolic system of the interrelationship between the 5 elements, Yang Metal above Yang Wood represents a conflict. Thus, we can surmise, that 2010 may be a year of conflicts.

This Yang Metal element above Wood may represent a weapon, such as a sword or a tank.

Yang Metal is also a symbol of Justice and the Tiger is never shy of fighting for Justice. The Metal Tiger – the most honest of this group – takes the leadership position to go into battle to find Truth and Justice. Like a loyal soldier, or a strong friend, this Tiger will come to the aid of the weak and the underdog.

Yang years move a little faster than Yin years, so the pace will be fast during the reign of the Tiger.

60 years ago, during the last Metal Tiger year the world was still busy fighting wars on the Asian continent while the ‘cold war’ just began to take hold between East and the West.

Similarly, in this Metal –ruled year we can suspect conflicts   –to continue- especially among some neighboring countries and increased use of armor both, by the military and the police.

Since the Tiger’s main element is Wood, the possibility for ‘hidden fire’ is high – so we must remain vigilant in visualizing a possible nuclear accident not to occur anywhere on our fragile planet!

It is also true, that the might of Yang Metal and the leadership qualities of the Tiger can be united and utilized this time to bring Justice to the suffering masses that lived through much oppression due to wars, economic and religious terror during the last 60 years.

Yang Metal is a symbol of strength, and often those with this energy display qualities of bravery, strength and aggression. People who have Yang Metal on their Birth Day can appear attractive, heroic and powerful.

To go into a little more detail, the branch element of this sign is actually composed of three elements: Yang Wood, Yang Fire and Yang Earth. Yang Metal on top can easily exhaust the energies of Wood below, which in turn can cause accidents, fires, earth quakes or other natural disasters. Let us all tune to our higher frequencies and we can succeed to avert such disasters.

ECONOMY AND FINANCE

The Tiger represents early Spring; Yang Wood symbolizing new growth, the beginning of new life – thus new growth should be expected after a sluggish 2 years. This growth can surge from unexpected areas of the economy, such as the new ‘greens’: inventive, alternative energy-producing industries. This new development can trigger new optimism in the financial markets as well.

Tigers are great inventors, and metal especially indicates being on the   ‘cutting edge ‘, there may be some vitally needed new inventions ‘popping up’ into the public domain.

Metal supports Water, which is needed for the retail industries. This area of the economy will see some growth but only during the summer months. The Tiger is an optimist, believing that if something does not work it can be fixed. Thus, we may forge forward with projects that were sitting stagnant in 2009.

The housing market continues to attract mostly speculators, until the banking system recovers. There could be some new inventive solutions early in the year that may revive the finance industries to prevent total collapse.

Metal rules mining, insurance, finance, hotels and labor-intensive industries; these areas of the economy will thrive in 2010.

Tiger years carry the traveling Star so we will see a renewed interest and increase in travel and relocation. The airlines and the transportation industry in general could see increased business in 2010.

Wood-ruled industries, such as fashion, newspaper, printing, book publishing, and forestry may see a slower year. High-tech industries remain stable, with Internet-based businesses leading the way.

POLITICAL OUTLOOK

As I mentioned before, Tiger years in general are associated with massive changes and social upheaval.  The Metal Tiger is the most determined one of the pack to bring on social Justice. Therefore, 2010 is very likely to be a volatile year politically, where the playing field can be leveled overnight.

The walls of injustice built for centuries could disappear in 2010.

Last year I predicted that “Investigations into recent war crimes will continue this year to be completed by the year of the mighty Metal Tiger in 2010”.

WEATHER – EARTH CHANGES

Yang Metal dominating the year could also affect Earth changes; specifically earthquakes resulting in fires are likely. Based on the Flying Stars chart for 2010 the troublesome 5 Star travels to the South-West this year, and it doubles there in the month of May.

This is a very likely time for earthquakes to occur in the South-West of a given country or continent.

Metal belongs to the cooler elements, so we also can expect colder, than usual weather, much colder Spring and Summer months and a very cold Winter in the Northern parts of the globe. Metal draws energy from Earth, thus Metal years are generally more dry, windy: increasing the likelihood for droughts, especially during the Spring and Fall months.

It is going to be a year of conflict, and since the Consciousness of our planet and Humanity has been increased by the factor 20 since November 2009 we must be positive in our conviction that the changes occurring this year will be moving our human evolution forward. It is all according to cosmic plan.

RELATIONSHIPS

Tigers are very passionate and they openly express their passion. Forget about last year’s lukewarm, pragmatic neutrality. Metal meets hidden Fire this year, so we can expect more romance developing, fast marriages being made, as well as fast break-ups or divorces. The element Metal is a cooler element: hopefully, most will realize that decisions should be based on more rational thinking, not only on momentary emotions or acting on impulse.

Tiger years carry the Traveling Star symbolizing movement. Relationships began last year have a good chance to continue on: for better or for worse. The Tiger is fair, dramatic, but not patient. Honest communication and an open heart can crack a wedge even in his heavy Metal armor: in fact it is the best remedy.

HEALTH

The five elements are associated with emotions are: Earth: meditation, Fire: joy, Wood: anger, Water: fear and Metal: sadness. Therefore the level of optimism may come and go, depending on the months of the year, but the general mood may remain very sober in 2010, as people will be seeking some stability to their existence.

As Metal draws energy from Earth, making it more unstable, we can expect a dryer year, causing more air pollution which can adversely affect the breathing organs, such as the lungs and skin.

In Chinese medicine Metal rules the lungs and colon. With the absence of Fire (hidden only), the other organs affected may be the heart and circulatory system. It is a good year to quit smoking and take better care of these vital organs and reduce inflammation.

THE TIGER YEAR AND THE OTHER SIGNS

The most compatible signs with the Tiger are the Dog, Horse and the Boar. They can make better progress and rebuild their lives, as the Tiger offers a helping hand. For people born in the year of the Rabbit, the Tiger year represents the Star of Romance; relationships and/or marriage are favored. The Dragon-Monkey-Rat group may travel or move more this year, as the Tiger year’s Travel Star affects them most.

People born in Yin Metal years are protected by the Yang Metal, support from the ‘Star of Nobleman’. They may meet supportive people who can help them or they can benefit from their actions in some way.

The Tiger forms a triangle relationship with the Monkey and Snake thus bringing problems, worries, illness or other calamities for those who have these signs in their Ba Zi charts. It is best to use the pendant representing the Boar as protection for those who have these signs in their charts.

Tiger-born people will be offending the Grand Duke – sitting in the NE this year- so they also must use more caution this year. Using the pendant of the Boar could protect them as well.

NOTE: As the animal signs can appear in all Four Pillars in a person’s birth data, the clash and penalty relationship with the Tiger will not only cause impact on people born in the year of  the Monkey, Snake and Tiger. It can also impact any one who has such signs in the Month, Day or Hour of the birth chart.

Also, 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 Elizabeth about  your individual Ba Zi chart.

SUMMARY

We may conclude that the year 2010 – as it occurred 60 years ago, in 1950 – will be a year of conflicts, sewn with possible accidents, natural disasters or other major upheavals. I strongly feel that a lot of people will be inclined to relocate, attempt to be more mobile and/or travel more than we have seen in a long time before!

The combination of Metal and Tiger is not all that scary. They represent a formidable force we need to accomplish the hard tasks awaiting us. The impossible may be possible during this exciting year.

We can say that there is a sort of  ‘cosmic standoff’ here for confrontations and/or showdowns in many areas of life that will play out for better or for worse in 2010… in my view it is always  for the better to bring our human evolution forward.

We can be sure that the year 2010 will be a tumultuous one. This is true for individuals, societies and the human race in general. It’s perhaps a better time for knocking down walls than building them.

These shifting times represent great opportunities for us to forge into better beings… like you forge steel to be a more noble metal, so do not look at these shifts as obstacles and you’ll make the most of the Year of the Metal Tiger.

People, who love adventure and those who can reign in their emotions and not be affected by the changeable climate this Tiger brings, could experience a thrilling and rewarding year. Those who seek to have everything to remain as is, may be running for cover more than a few times. On a personal level and collective level both, it is a year to make solid decisions and follow them, no matter what…it is not a year to vacillate, or we may get knocked over by opposing winds…

FENG SHUI FLYING STARS

The Flying Stars identify where all positive and/or negative life-effecting Heaven Energy are located according to mathematical formulas. This system is used to bring recommended Feng Shui cures and mitigate the effects of the harmful Stars and enhance the good effects of the beneficial Stars, that are changing course each year, month or even daily.

This year the Flying Stars also change course: in 2009 the 9 Purple Star occupied the Center and in 2010 to the number 8 Earth Star, representing the youngest Son (children) is flying to the Center.  This coincides with the current Period Star, 8 Earth – representing ‘Mountain’- which is occupying the Center during the years 2004 – 2024.  In 2009 when the 9 Purple Fire Star was in the center, it has brought devastating fires in parts of Australia.

In 2010 the 8 Earth Star could cause calamities affecting the Earth, such as earthquakes, mudslides, collapsing bridges or mountains, mostly involving young children – possibly in May, August or September.

Center: 8 Earth Star – Earth in the center representing ‘Mountain’: Central parts of the world, or a given continent, country may see the ‘changing of the guard’, youthful leaders taking charge, or the youth rebelling against the established system.

South-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 South-Eastern regions of the world countries, such as Indonesia or the Philippines may face legal scandals leading to better governance this year.

North: 4 Wood Star – Signifying Love, Romance and Education, this star is ‘happy’ in this center as it gets support there. This year the Northern part of the globe could offer leading scholars inventors or smart solutions to world problems.

East: 6 Metal Star – This area will see important changes that could benefit many. The Eastern part of the globe, continent or country may find more stability and leadership in 2010.

North-East: 2 Black Earth Star – The sickness Star flies here this year, food products, digestive system- related problems need attention in any North-Eastern countries, parts of countries or continents.

West: 1 Water Star – Water in the West could mean turbulence in any waterways, ocean shores in these location of a given country, or continent. In contrast, water shortages in other parts, such as the Central and Southern areas may present problems. October may be a month of some devastating hurricanes on the western or south-western shores of a country or continent.

South: 3 Wood Star – The center for arguments and battles, it must be protected with cures as well. Southern countries or the Southern regions of any given country, continent may face controversial debates, legal conflicts or natural disasters. ( It arrived early in Haiti in January).

South-West: 5 Yellow Earth Star – Sitting in the South-West this year, this area should be watched most, as conflicts, natural disasters, local wars may erupt – it is considered the ‘triple conflict’ location. South-Western continents, the southern regions of any country should use caution and be well prepared. Homes, offices facing South need Feng Shui cures for protection.

North-West: 9 Purple Star – Representing future success, this Star usually enhances the effects of any given Star energy in that area. Fire –related natural disasters may also be present in areas of countries/continents of the North West.

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:

971-252-2063  or email Elizabeth