2024 – Year of the Wood Dragon

Happy New Year! Lunar New Year on February 10th brings us the Year of the Yang Wood Dragon.

Introduction

The last few years have been challenging for a lot of people. Part of that is due to the ending of a 20-year period in Feng Shui. Endings and beginnings of big time cycles in Chinese metaphysics are often chaotic, and the last few years are a good example. 

First we’ll see what the 20 year cycle brings in, and then move on to what to expect in the Year of the Dragon. It’s important to consider the 20-year cycle, because it has an over-arching effect on all 20 of the years within the cycle.

The New 20-Year Cycle: Fire Energy

2024 marks the start of the new 20-year period. During these cycles, we tend to see major changes that affect our lifestyles. During the last time period, from 2004-2023, we saw technology take over our lives, with the internet, cell phones and social media becoming so entwined in people’s lives that they often can’t step away from their phones for a few minutes. If you take your phone to the bathroom, you’re a prime example of this. 

This next 20-year period from 2024-2043 is governed by Fire energy. Fire is associated with passion, innovation and technology. This will bring more technological change. The advent of AI (artificial intelligence) and blockchain technology (mostly used in cryptocurrency right now) look primed to become the technologies that will permeate our lives over the next 20 years. Haven’t heard about these things yet? You will. 

It’s the Wild West in both of those areas of tech right now, but if you think back to 20 years ago, it was the same in the technological landscape of the time. The internet was still young. Facebook was created in 2004, and YouTube in 2005. Despite them being so common in most people’s lives now, they didn’t even exist in 2004 when the last 20-year period started. 

That should give you some idea of how to think about this. AI and blockchain technology already exist, and are in their infancy. We don’t even know what new technologies will be created next. 

AI and automation will replace a lot of jobs currently done by people. Blockchain technology can replace almost all functions of banks and financial institutions, as well as other types of paper-trail-based transactions, without needing the people currently doing those jobs.

People in these types of jobs are at the most risk of being replaced, and would be wise to learn new skills that can’t be automated. 

If you look at the big picture, there are a lot potential opportunities, but also a lot of potential risk, as in any new field of technology.

Considering the wealth, power and influence of the current tech giants, there is the potential for more consolidation of wealth and power in their hands. Concentrations of wealth and power historically often lead to abuse of that power. 

We also don’t know what will happen. Blockchain technology is exactly the opposite. There is no concentrated power. Transactions on the blockchain happen in a specific chain of events validated by different independent computers, with no human interaction. For the transactions to complete correctly, there is no way to interfere, so it’s a diffusion of power. 

We’ll continue to see the entities with concentrated power fighting to oppose blockchain technology, because it threatens their power and control. This is already happening, and we can expect more of it. Financial institutions like banks are fighting the adoption of cryptocurrencies because it’s a method of exchanging value that they can’t centralize, control and profit from. This implies that there is a good chance we’ll see big changes in the way financial transactions occur in the future. This could sound a bit scary, but if all the middlemen are cut out, what happens to expenses and who makes the profit? Interesting food for thought. 

These are examples. People are already creating these new technologies. There are companies building alternate financial applications on the blockchain, and metaverses and virtual reality environments may become the new social media. Maybe 20 years from now we’ll all be wearing virtual reality glasses and interacting with friends and family members in the metaverse.

I don’t know know how it’s going play out, but I’ve got an inkling of what’s coming. I want to give you an idea of how vast the potential changes could be, so you can be informed and prepare. 

It’s also a given that unless some crazy event knocks out all electronics, social media in some form is here to stay. New technologies present new opportunities to build followings. If you have a business, and think you’ve missed the boat on being an influencer, there is still plenty of opportunity. With us being bombarded with more information from every angle, people will look to those they trust to provide them reliable information. 

That means there is opportunity to build followings of email lists, social media, etc., where people can get to know you and trust you for reliable information. 

An email list is the best, because you own and control it. Nobody can change an algorithm and mess with your list. So if you have a business, and don’t have an email list, it’s time to build one. Make sure to educate people and give them useful information so they get value from it, and you’ll be the one they go to for help.

There will also be opportunities as new social media like metaverses develop. Will we  have virtual storefronts in the metaverse years from now? Who knows, but the first people to adopt these new media may become influencers in those media and gain a new source of customers.

The Year of the Yang Wood Dragon

2024 is the Year of the Yang Wood Dragon. 

Every year is either Yin or Yang, and they alternate. Since 2023 was a Yin year, 2024 is a Yang year. Yang is faster, brighter, more active and powerful than Yin. That already tells us a bit about the year. Big events will be more Yang, so they may be fast and powerful. 

Next, let’s consider the nature of the Dragon before we discuss the elemental natures involved. The Dragon is strong, ambitious, majestic and powerful. It is typically associated with the emperor. The Dragon is considered auspicious, wise and associated with luck and prosperity. 

The Dragon year contains those energies, so there may be opportunities to pursue ambitious goals and succeed at them this year. 

Heaven and Earth

According to Chinese philosophy, we have the concepts of Yin and Yang, and Heaven, Earth and Humanity. The way these energetics combine determines the energy for the year. 

Each year, we have Qi, or energy arriving from Heaven (the universe), and Qi arriving from Earth (the planet). 

In the cosmology of “Heaven, Earth and Humanity”, we the people, being “Humanity”, live in between Heaven and Earth and are affected by their energies and the energy of the year. 

The Heaven energy in 2024 is Wood, and the Earth energy is the Dragon, which is associated with the Earth element (the element, not the planet). 

Since the color green is associated with the Wood element, you may see the year referred to as the Green Dragon.

Nature of the Elements

The Nature of Wood 

We’ve had Wood energy the last two years. It came from the Earth energy (the planet)  of those years. This year, the Wood energy comes from Heaven. 

The atmospheric nature of Wood is wind and warmth. On earth it refers to plants. Since this year is Yang Wood, it’s like big sturdy trees, as opposed to grasses or small plants. 

Yang wind is strong powerful wind, rather than gentle breezes, although we’ll most likely have them, too.

Big trees don’t have the ability to bend like smaller plants, so they can fall down, especially if they have shallow roots in strong wind. This implies that people who cannot bend this year are more susceptible to “breaking”, and people should be cautious to avoid falling. There is the potential for falls this year to break bones. 

Wood is the starting element of the year, and refers to Spring, growth and change. The nature of wind/ Wood is change, since wind never stays in one place. Wood energy is growing, spreading and dispersing. This provides good potential for starting and/ or growing businesses, projects, etc., and sharing it with others. 

Nature of Earth 

Earth is associated with dampness. Its atmospheric nature is clouds and rain. Change is also inherent in this energy, since clouds and rain are always moving and changing. 

On earth (the planet), Earth refers to the actual earth and soil. The damp nature is like mud. Yang earth, though, isn’t a small mud puddle, which would be more of a Yin nature. Yang Earth is big earth, like mountains and giant boulders. Because of the changing and moving nature of both Wood and Earth this year, there is a strong possibility of earthquakes. Because it’s a Yang year, the earthquakes could be big and very damaging. There could also be mudslides and sink holes that involve moving earth. 

We’ve already seen a few earthquakes, even though the energy “officially” changes in February. We know the exact date and time that the energy changes, but it’s not like somebody flips a switch and suddenly it changes. 

The energy starts transitioning before the official new year. Because the Five Elements are always moving and changing, the new energy starts to come up before the official new year date, and particularly in powerful Yang years. As of the official new year, the energy will be fully transitioned to the new energy of the Yang Wood Dragon. 

Implications

Wood and Earth are the two strongest elemental energies this year. 

Wood represents kindness, compassion, healing, and medicine, especially natural medicine. It should be a good year for businesses in these industries, and any other industry related to wood or working with wood, trees, and/ or plants, like farming.

Earth is associated with trust, truth, and the center. It is a harmonizing force. As seasonal energies change within the year, earth comes in and harmonizes the transition from season to season. 

People who are perceived as kind, compassionate and trustworthy have good support from the elements and should do well this year. People and institutions who are not will most likely have a harder time. 

Earth industries like real estate, mining, pottery, and others related to earth should have a good year.  

Fire and Metal are fairly neutral this year.

Water is the weakest element this year. Water industries like plumbing and shipping could suffer, and there could be big problems from storms. 

Weather

As already mentioned, the atmospheric nature of Wood is wind. The Earth element is in charge of clouds and rain, and its nature is dampness. 

When you combine those two elements, that gives a good idea of the weather to expect. Clouds, rain, humidity, and wind. Because it’s a Yang year, there is the potential for big and damaging wind and rainstorms this year, as well as flooding and mudslides.

There could be a lot of damage due to wind, earthquakes and/or mudslides. 

Temperatures should be more normal. Excessive hot weather can be attributed to climate change, rather than the energy of the year.

Emotions

Wood’s negative state of mind is anger, and Earth’s is overthinking and worry. People with Liver and Spleen excesses may be more prone to these emotions, while those with deficiencies in these organs should benefit. 

It’s a Yang year, so the negative emotions could be excessive. It’s likely we’ll see a continuation of the anger that we’ve had over the past several years, but with more overthinking and worry, rather than fear. 

As Water is the weakest element this year, people with Kidney deficiencies could still be fearful. 

But Wood and Earth both like harmony, and the Dragon is bold and courageous. People who take leadership roles that are courageous, trustworthy and promote harmony could gain good support this year. 

Although people may worry about it, there is the possibility of people starting to trust one another again and do more to get along with each other. 

Practices like meditation, Qigong, Yoga, etc., that help calm the mind can help people balance their emotions and be more harmonious. There’s so much change energy this year, that people who have difficulty adapting to change may struggle.

Health

The strongest organs this year will be the Liver (Wood) and Spleen (Earth). Those prone to excess in these organs could have problems, especially when wind and/or dampness are part of the pathology. 

There is the possibility of conditions associated with Liver wind this year, especially in people with excess Liver conditions. For those who tend to have a lot of anger, this could be a challenging year. These people will need calming and relaxing herbs and treatments. 

Any conditions involving wind could move fast and change quickly. They may require more aggressive treatment to stop them.

According to an ancient medical text, the Wood element is associated with falls (think of a tree falling). So people whose balance is not good should be careful.

Due to the wind and dampness, respiratory colds this year will be the wet kind, with mucus. Any conditions involving wind and/or dampness may be exacerbated this year. 

We may see joint problems due to wind and damp.

People with poor diets and digestive issues will have more problems due to dampness. Following a proper diet is important this year. 

The weakest organ this year will be the Kidneys (Water) because both Wood and Earth weaken the Water element. Wood is associated with falling, and the Kidneys generate the bones. People who fall could be more at risk of broken bones this year, especially if they’re older or Kidney deficient. Those with Kidney deficiencies will benefit from tonifying treatments and herbs.

The Heart/ Small Intestine (Fire organs) and the Lungs/ Large Intestine  (Metal) are fairly neutral this year, so we shouldn’t see anything out of the ordinary with those organs.

Final Thoughts

Overall, there are a lot of potential opportunities this year. The Dragon is considered an auspicious year. There is a lot of opportunity in also knowing what the new 20-year cycle brings.

There is strong moving and change energy this year. The Yang nature of the year implies big dramatic changes. If you want or need to make changes in your life, this is the year to do it. 

It is a good year to set and work toward big goals, because the Dragon is a courageous creature. The Wood organs (Liver and Gallbladder) are about analyzing and decision-making. This is a year to consider options, analyze them, and take courageous action. There may be a tendency to overthink because of the strong Earth/Spleen energy. Make sure to avoid getting stuck overthinking. This is a year for action. 

Setting goals alone won’t do anything. With a Yang year, and all of the moving and changing energy, big goals with action specifically toward those goals is the path to success. Make sure to focus on want you want to achieve, rather than blowing around aimlessly like a leaf in the wind.

Remember to stay focused and take focused action. 

It could be a wild Dragon ride. Buckle up and be like a Dragon to take charge of your direction in the winds of change to achieve success and big goals. 

Note because it’s a big misconception: if you were born in a Dragon year, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good year for you. Or a bad one. How the energy of the year affects each individual depends on their Ba Zi or Chinese Astrology chart. “Ba Zi” means “Eight Characters”. Each individual’s chart has the energy of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, for the year, month, day and hour you were born. The year is only one of the eight characters. Most years for most people are a mixed bag, with some years good, and some not so good. 

The energies of Heaven and Earth for the year affect us all. The advantage of forecasts is to know what to expect and how to prepare ourselves and our patients each year, so we can take advantage of opportunities in the year and avoid problems.

Happy New Year of the Dragon!

 

 

 

 

 

Happy New Year!

January 22, 2023 is the Lunar New Year of the Yin Water Rabbit, following the Yang Water Tiger Year in 2022. The energy of the two years is in some ways similar, and in some ways opposite. Both years share the energy of Water and Wood.

The biggest difference is that last year was a Yang year and this year is a Yin year. Yin and Yang are opposites, and we really see the difference in these two years. Yang is strong, bold, and powerful, whereas Yin tends to be more quiet, calm, and reserved. 

We see this clearly in the nature of the animal of each year. 

Look at the contrast between the two animals representing the energy of Wood: the Tiger (Yang) and the Rabbit (Yin). They’re pretty extreme opposites. One is a top-of-the-food-chain aggressive predator, and the other is a shy prey animal. That’s a pretty extreme contrast.

Let’s start by looking at the nature of these two animals to give us a sense of the year to come.

Tigers are fast and aggressive when they have bursts of energy and are not sleeping. Interestingly, Rabbits also tend to sleep and sit still a lot, and also have bursts of energy. Because they are prey animals, rabbits can move fast when they need to, but they don’t do it too much because that attracts the attention of potential predators.

I have good friends with a pet rabbit and have had lots of opportunities to observe its behavior. Observing animals and their behavior is the best way to learn about their nature and thus learn about the nature of the animal energy of the year.

Rabbits are very sweet, gentle animals; the opposite of Tigers. So that’s our first clue about the energy of 2023. Being prey animals, they also tend to hide and stay very quiet and calm. But they can also get nervous very quickly. Think about it: rabbits are prey for land hunters and large birds, so they’re vulnerable from land and air. That’s why they can get nervous easily and tend to stay quiet and hide.

So, does that mean you need to hide in 2023? No! We’re analyzing the nature of the animal to understand the nature of the year’s energy. The main characteristics are quiet, calm, and gentle. After the craziness of the last three years, that’ll be a welcome change!

It will be a good year to get some quiet and gentleness back into our lives. To stay in harmony with the Qi of the year, make sure to take time to be quiet and get and/or keep your life in balance.

After all the negative emotions of the last few years, it looks like 2023 will be a year where finally people may become kinder and gentler with each other. Gentleness is one of the main characteristics of Rabbits. Focus on being kind and gentle with others and it will probably be rewarded.

One could also say that Rabbits are productive since they’re known for producing large litters quickly – you know the saying about “breeding like rabbits”? That means they’re producing, so it should be a very productive year!

Analysis

Lunar New Year 2023 arrives on January 22nd and brings us the Year of the Yin Water Rabbit. You may also see it referred to as the Black Rabbit since black is the color of Water.

Let’s dive in and analyze on a deeper level.

According to Chinese philosophy, we have the concepts of Yin and Yang, and Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. The way these elements combine determines the energy for the year.

Every year is either Yin or Yang, plus the energy of Heaven and the energy of Earth. We’re the Humanity that lives between Heaven and Earth.

Heaven and Earth

Yin and Yang alternate, so there will never be two Yin or two Yang years in a row.

Last year was a Yang Water year, so we know 2023 must be a Yin year. There can, however, be the same elements two years in a row because of the cyclical nature of the Heaven and Earth energies. They don’t usually match up, but they do for 2022 and 2023.

As it happens, this year we have the same Heaven and Earth energies as last year: Water and Wood.

The Heaven energy is Water. In the Chinese Zodiac the Rabbit follows the Tiger and represents Yin Wood.

Combined, that gives us the Yin Water Rabbit.

The Heavenly energy this year is Water, and the Earthly energy is the Rabbit, which represents the Wood element. Notice that there are two animals for Wood, the Tiger, and the Rabbit, which represent the Yang and Yin aspects of the Wood Earth energy.

We the people, live in between Heaven and Earth and are affected by their energies and the energy of the year.

Parents and Children

Let’s first consider the relationship between the Heaven and Earth energies of Water and Wood. According to the Yi Jing (AKA the I Ching or Book of Changes), Yang gives birth to Yin, meaning Heaven gives birth to Earth. This year, the Heaven energy is Water and the Earth energy is Wood.

In the five Elements creation/production cycle, Water gives birth to Wood, or is the parent of Wood. Since our elements in 2023 are Water and Wood, we have a parent-child relationship, which is the natural and harmonious flow of Qi.

The parent “gives birth to” and supports the child. This is the natural relationship between the elements and there is no conflict between them.

We have the correct order of flow between Heaven and Earth, and within the Five Elements cycle, with no conflicts or counter-flow between them. This is harmonious.

What Does This Mean?

Since Heaven is “above us” (the sky and heavens are up above us), it relates to things and/or people “above” us, or that have power over us. This can mean parents, bosses, or entities such as the government that generally have some sort of power or control over us.

The last few years have not been harmonious, but 2023 bodes well for improved relationships between those “above” us and those “below.” The natural flow of energy in the relationship between these two elements means there should be more support from those above to those below, just like a parent supports a child.

In 2023, we should expect more gentle support and the “parents and children” to get along well. Since the nature of the Rabbit is shy and gentle, we can hope for less aggressive relationships between governments and citizens, employers and employees, and parents and children.

Tigers are big, bad, and proud apex predators that may huff and puff about how big and bad they are. We should see a different attitude this year. This year we should see more of an attitude like “I’m a soft cuddly Rabbit, aren’t I nice? Please don’t eat me.” Taking that approach with people will serve much better overall this year. 

That’s not to say you need to act scared or like prey. It just means that a gentle approach should work better this year than huffing and puffing and roaring. 

Nature of the Elements

The Nature of Wood / Rabbit

The Rabbit should be quiet for the most part. Make sure to take time to be at peace and keep life in balance, and advise your patients to do the same.

Next, let’s consider the nature of the Yin Wood element represented by the Rabbit. Yin Wood is like flowers, bushes, grass, and small trees or bamboo. They’re flexible, yielding, and bending, unlike Yang Wood which represents big, sturdy, unbending trees.

Yin plants are calm unless something external affects them, like a storm. Because they’re Yin Wood, they can be flexible and not break under pressure. Be flexible and be prepared for changes and new opportunities.

Between the calming influence of the Rabbit and its Yin Wood nature, overall, it should be a quiet, productive year. But Rabbits, being prey, can be startled easily and run to hide. Remember to be flexible. Any startling events shouldn’t be too bad because there is so much harmonious energy this year.

Nature of Water

The Water energy in 2023 is Yin water. The nature of Water is cold, and also represents actual water. In the case of Yin Water, it represents clouds, dew and mist, rather than bodies of water like oceans, rivers, etc.

Implications

When we look at the Water and Wood together, because of the harmonious parent-child relationship, they should get along well.

Water gives birth to Wood. We water plants to feed and nourish them so they’ll grow. Wood needs Water to grow and thrive. This is harmonious.

Wood also is the start of Spring and the beginning of the new year’s energy cycle. This year will be a good year to start new things, so if you’re thinking of beginning a project or business, or planting a garden, this is a good year to do it. There is good support for them to grow and thrive.

Whereas the Tiger was good for big, audacious goals, the Rabbit nature favors smaller projects that can be incubated and completed quickly, like rabbits having fast, frequent litters of babies.

That doesn’t mean avoiding big projects or goals. Break them down into small manageable steps this year.

Wood also represents kindness, compassion, healing, and medicine. The Rabbit nature favors gentle medicine like herbal medicine, rather than the dramatics of the Tiger. It should be a good year for businesses in these industries, and any other industry related to wood or working with wood, trees, and/or plants, like food or farming.

Water industries like plumbing and shipping should be strong, although there could be problems from storms. If they are affected by storms, it will be milder than last year.

Metal is again the weakest element this year, so industries associated with metal, metal-working, and/or that use metal may suffer. Metal is also associated with truth and justice, so it may not be a good year for progress in those areas. That doesn’t mean we won’t see any truth or justice, just that they’ll have a harder time this year because the element is weak.

Weather

According to ancient Chinese texts, the atmospheric nature of Wood is wind. The Earth element is in charge of clouds and rain. But because Yin Water is more like clouds, mist, and dew, the weather will be more like an Earth year, even though Water’s nature is cold. It may or may not be in the form of rain. More likely we’ll have mist, fog, and humidity, with cold and wind.

Expect temperatures to be on the cool side all year, and very cold in winter.

There is potential for big winter storms, because the Water element is cold and associated with winter. Tornadoes could also be frequent because of the wind, and because it’s a Yin year, they should be less severe than last year.

Storms like hurricanes and typhoons that combine wind and water could be particularly damaging. But overall, they should be less damaging than last year because of the milder Yin nature of the Rabbit.

Spring is associated with the Wood element and wind, so there could also be bad storms involving wind, or damage from wind, without the water involved. Again, these should be milder due to the Yin nature of the year.

Caveat: Global warming has noticeably affected the weather the last several years. We see the effects of this as unseasonal weather that is out of character for the year.

However, the predictions are still fairly accurate overall so we can use them as a guide. This is what the weather should be like in general, but any excessive weather that is out of character like severe hurricanes or very hot weather can be attributed to global warming, rather than the energy of the year.

Emotions

Wood’s negative state of mind is anger, and Water’s is fear. People with Liver and Kidney excesses may be more prone to these emotions, while those with deficiencies in these organs should benefit.

However, since it’s a Yin year, the negative emotions should be more benign, and we should see less extreme anger and fear than in the last several years.

Water (fear) gives birth to Wood (anger). We may see some anger this year, especially if people are scared. Rabbits are timid creatures and if scared will sit very still or run and hide. They will bite, but it takes a lot to get them this upset. Any anger we do see should be short and fairly mild due to the Yin year and the nature of the Rabbit.

It’s unlikely to be a violent year overall, since Metal, which is associated with violence, is weak this year.

Wood’s nature is wind. Wind represents change, because wind is always moving and never stays in one place. Unlike the big changes we saw last year (e.g., post-pandemic opening, many lifestyle aspects changed), the changes should be more subtle. Since it’s a Rabbit year, we could hop from one small change to another, rather than the dramatic Yang changes of last year.

Wood’s positive mental state is kindness and compassion, and Water’s is wisdom. I’m not sure how much of that we saw last year, but we should continue in the same direction this year.

Rabbits are still and quiet a lot of their time. Continue practices like meditation, Qigong, Yoga, etc., that help calm the mind and develop stillness, compassion and wisdom.

If you teach any of these disciplines, it’s a good year to share them and help others. There is strong support for these practices again this year.

Health

The strongest organs this year will be the Liver (Wood) and Kidneys (Water). Those prone to excess in these organs could have problems, especially when Wind and/or Cold are part of the pathology.

There is the possibility of strokes and conditions associated with Liver Wind this year, especially in people with excess Liver conditions. Those who tend to have a lot of anger should be cautious because this could be a more dangerous year for them. These people will need calming and relaxing herbs and treatments.

The Wood element is associated with falling down; like a tree might fall. So, people whose balance is not good should be extra careful. The strong Water energy this year should help those with weak bones (Kidneys), but they should still be careful to avoid falling.

People with Yang deficiencies and/or cold in the body will need warming herbs this year, and we may also see more joint problems due to Wind, Cold, and/or Damp.

There may also be problems with Dampness due to the Yin Water nature of mist and dew. This should benefit people with problems due to Dryness. It could be a problem though, for those with Dampness, especially combined with Wind and/or Cold. This refers to dampness in general, including, but not necessarily just joint problems. Any organs affected by the dampness and/or cold could be affected.

The weakest organ this year will be the Lungs (Metal) because both Water and Wood weaken the Metal element. Those with weak Lungs will continue to benefit from Lung tonic herbs.

It’s a Water year, so we should see more patterns featuring Cold rather than Dampness because the Earth element, associated with Dampness, is weak. But due to the nature of Yin Water, we’re likely to see external colds and respiratory illnesses with Dampness and coughing.

Cold should be the bigger issue. The dampness is potentially an issue because it’s a Yin Water year. We would see dampness, rather than dryness, because of the Water energy. Remember, Water’s nature is cold, but because it also refers to water in the form of clouds and mist, there is the possibility of dampness.

The Earth element is weak this year because both Water and Wood weaken Earth. The Earth organs may need some support, especially in people with weak digestion and improper diet. Following a correct diet is important, as well as strengthening Spleen, Stomach and digestion.

The Heart/ Small Intestine (Fire organs) are fairly neutral this year, so we shouldn’t see anything out of the ordinary with those organs.

The Yin Wood Rabbit is much gentler than the dramatics of the Tiger, so focus on balance and maintaining health. It will be a good year to help patients focus on gentle health maintenance.

Final Thoughts

In general, it looks like we’ve got an even better year ahead and may start to see more positive changes happen.

The advantage of forecasts is to know what to expect and how to prepare ourselves and our patients each year, so we can stay in harmony with the year and avoid problems.

Note, because it’s a big misconception: if you were born in a Rabbit year, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good year for you. Or a bad one. How the energy of the year affects each individual depends on their Ba Zi /Chinese Astrology chart. Most years for most people are a mixed bag.

The universal energies of Heaven and Earth affect us all. We can change the world for the better by creating positive change in our little corner of the world and then it ripples outward. We can all help by being sources of wisdom, kindness, gentleness and compassion in the world. There is great support from the universe for it this year.

I wish you good health, long life, peace, prosperity and happiness.