A Clash Among Friends
I’ve heard the Earth Penalty, which is the juxtaposition of Ox, Sheep and Dog, called the clash among friends. I see this as something like the Greek Furies being called the Eumenides or “kindly ones”. We hope to influence whatever forces might be against us, and choosing the right words is always a helpful way to direct your perception. Respect is a helpful defense too. What good can come from this year’s clash of values? It’s that we can change them if we want to.
As you might imagine with a clash among friends, in 2021 we may be prone to angry outbursts and stubbornness. These situations tend to happen more when we are more familiar with each other, or when we think we are. Maybe we don’t know each other as well as we thought. We all change and it’s healthy to acknowledge it. Let it be. We’re going to see all sorts of conversions, in the religious sense and otherwise. Let people off the hook for their past words or actions if they’ve changed. You may want that too.
In an Ox year, the Sheep is the year breaker. The Ox is said to be offended by the Sheep. What will tend to get in the way of the changes we want in 2021 are skirmishes over values, or so we may think. A feature of the clash of Ox and Sheep is that Earth piles up, creating obstacles; a mountain out of a molehill that distracts from what we really need to be tending to. That’s the Earth and all the 10,000 things it includes.
The flow of Earth from the NE to the SW in 2021 perpetuates long standing inequities, gatekeeping, commodifying and monetizing of the past 20+ years. Money piled up for certain groups while others were excluded from the flow. This is an energetic pattern that will continue to wane, but it sees a resurgence this year.
Expect to see the most formidable obstacles in January, July and October when the 3 Earths are present. These months look especially difficult for communication and travel; could be big misunderstandings around intentions.
It’s an Ox year, but 2021 is defined by the Dragon who is both trigger and solution. As in 2020, the study of the occult will continue to be a popular pastime and topic of conversation. Good job too, if you can get one. Obviously I don’t see this as a negative, but the magic that is in charge is the practical and domestic type. Don’t get distracted.
In terms of Flying Stars, the “difficult” 7 has moved out of the center, replaced by the 6 star. That’s the kind of authority we are used to and may recognize as God, a father, or any force that has traditionally held power over us. This will make the idea of a savior or saviors quite attractive and prevalent throughout the year. Be wary of suggestions or rumors about sacrifice as a way of influence. Expect that to be a big theme in October.
The 5 star is in the SE in 2021. In the U.S., geographically speaking that includes places that are on or close to sea level. Common sense and science will give you an idea of what that might mean. No need for me to spell it out.
What to Do
If you haven’t already rebranded yourself, do it now. Let people know if 2020 has changed your ways of thinking. Does that sound scary to you? That’s how you know for sure it’s time. The personal is political so make sure those values match up. Make apologies if that’s called for as part of your process, the sooner the better. Accept those who want to change sides. You’ll know soon enough whether they are serious or not. It will be worth suffering them to know the ones who are sincere.
Looking for work or thinking of new training? 2021 is the year to learn DIY skills or train for occupations that will prop up the domestic infrastructure.
What we need are ways to support people keeping their homes. We need people with experience and training such as:
Gardeners, Farmers, Cooks, Bakers, Artists, Musicians, Educators, Writers, Engineers, Tailors/Sewing, Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, Volunteers, Apprentices
There are too many to name them all here. Look to train for any skill that allows you to build, make, repair and repurpose.
Now that we’ve learned many of us don’t need to live near urban areas to be able to do our jobs, we are free to live in new ways that may be healthier for us and our planet. Downsize density; we can spread out a little. Wherever you are, go local for goods and services as much as possible.
If you are able to move house or buy a new house, get one with its own plot of land if you want more power.
Quarterly Forecast
In the first quarter of the year, there will be restrictions on the administration of the Covid vaccine. There’s not enough to go around yet and the healthcare system is already overwhelmed. Doubts about receiving it mean refusals of the vaccine may peak in March. There will also be conflicts about who should be vaccinated next, because the vaccine won’t be widely available until the fourth quarter of the year. And of course, by widely available I don’t mean every country or neighborhood. It almost seems like now every event is trying to point our attention in a certain direction, doesn’t it?
In the second quarter, what we are used to having readily and quickly available may not be so. Whenever you need something important, you’re going to need a group to attain it. This was pretty much always true. It would be helpful to acknowledge and support that reality now. In May, for some it will be a good time to buy real estate or move. Others may be forced to move due to untenable circumstances. Expect to see more people migrating to chase a dream or to reunite with loved ones. It could be a good time to pull up stakes if you’re prepared. That would mean you’ve already established a support system where you want to plant your seed. Have a plan for defining and protecting your territory in your new location. I don’t recommend moving for everyone.
In the third quarter we can expect 2018 events, such as Trump’s Helsinki summit with Putin, to come back to haunt. I think that’s when we’ll see the biggest blockages of the year. There’s a risk that we may revert to outdated ways of thinking, hoping we will be more comfortable in unconsciousness. Our railways and other transportation systems could be overwhelmed, unreliable or accident prone. Communication systems may be at risk too. We may not know the full consequences of our government being hacked until October though.
The fourth quarter of the year looks like a rush to get back to work. We’ll be all dressed up and ready to go but moderation is still indicated. There will be more people available to administer the vaccine, but even when it’s more available, we will still need to be take precautions next winter. In October we will find out who was sincere about changing sides, who was not, and who did it secretly. In December we may see an assassination attempt. There’s some connection here with things that are going on in February. Perhaps this is where the planning begins. I guess we’ll see. February is a Tiger month, 2022 is a Tiger year.
Ultimately, the instability of 2021 means whatever we can accomplish will have a bigger impact than it might in a stable year. It may take years to see the results of our choices in 2021, but right now, many more doors and minds are open than in 2019. How can we make that last?