Happy Chinese New Year of The Green Horse - What does it mean?

Welcome The 

Year of The Green Horse!

As February begins, so begins a New Year in the Chinese calendar. It is the year of the Green (wood) Horse, and it promises a stream of gifts and abundance for most of the people on earth. The last time this magnificent energy visited earth happened sixty years ago on, February 3, 1954 and ended on January 23, 1955. If you were born during that time you carry this speedy fertile dependable hardworking Wood Horse energy.

Though most people consider the Chinese Animals only an astrological path, it is also numerological.

What I find fascinating is how this year’s Chinese Calendar Wood Horse aligns with our 2014 frequency of Seven. The Horse is the Seventh Animal in the Chinese Calendar and like the Seven Archetype in Western Culture, it brings change, and for most people willing to take a risk, it promises success.

To understand the energy of the Horse, look at its contribution to society. The horse made it possible to cross continents, transport armies, and build cities. The horse has always been a hard worker, pulling carriages, carts and timber for construction. Before the car became popular the horse also pulled the water pumps to put out fires. They were the original fire engines.

At the same time, horses are social beings loving to be part of a herd. They will at times have to fight to protect the herd and may fight to the death if necessary. Once their trust is earned, they are loyal, dependable companions.

All the characteristics of the horse are part of the makeup of both those born in the year of the horse and are the frequencies, which activate in 2014. If these characteristics are not part of your makeup, then you may experience them as challenging. If they are part of you, then you may be tested with over-working, over-loyalty, or traveling too far in some venture.

As you see, the Seventh Chinese Animal, The Horse and the Seven Archetype have much in common.

However as the ancient Chinese Taoists observed the world, they determined that there was more to each animal then trait frequencies. In their view the basis of all Creation, is made up of Five Elements, and as the Twelve Chinese Animals activated each year they also cycled through them. 

In the West we consider four elements, which are fire, earth, air and water. But the Taoists of China perceived five elements; fire, earth, metal (which is like air), water and wood. They then applied these elements to the twelve animals and this combination adds greater depth to each year’s frequency. (To find your Animal Sign & Element, scroll to the bottom of this blog.)

Thus in 2014, we will not only experience the frequency of the Horse and the Seven Archetype, but these energies must come through the element of Wood (growth, flexible strength, security) the green fertile energy that feeds fires (ideas, breakthroughs, new directions, new understandings.)

The Wood Horse will bring change throughout the world. It will give people the courage to take a risk on new ideas and bring breakthroughs that will create a more fertile, strong secure world.

The key for every person when they meet a bump in the road during the year of the Green Horse, is to move, travel, change. This means, move your body, exercise, take a walk, go for a drive, take a chance and go to that party and meet new people. Whatever has been holding you back will be resolved through movement this year. For some it may be long distance travel but for most, it just means getting out of your rut and making some simple changes. Remember this, when you get stuck use the Wood Horse energy and you will get what you need to make change in the easiest way for you. 

Here is a glimpse of how each animal sign will be activated by the Wood Horse.

Rat

Rat’s attraction to Horse people this year, whether in love or business is best avoid, it will cause you harm. Clever Rat is monetarily fine if they avoid letting the Horse energy caused them to take big risks. This could lead to bad debts. In this high-energy year Rats need to get more rest or they may suffer from health issues.

Ox

This a karmic relationship year for Ox, but they will be lucky with money. The Ox must watch their intake of food, thought and word as taking in too much without releasing will cause them problems in many areas from health to money.

Tiger

This year is Tiger’s wish come true, they will have good fortune in most areas, especially money and career.  To assure success Tiger must avoid being reckless, investing (especially with Monkey people) before doing the research. This year good-natured Tigers can easily be swindled or robbed. Otherwise, keep working efficiently and this year will one of great rewards.

Rabbit

Rabbits need to rest more this year, avoid flirting with risky or unknown people or investments. This year is not marked with luck for you, so be more cautious. However, Rabbit, you will still experience good fortune and support from friends and family.

Dragon

Dragon also needs to take a time out this year as it is too risky for them. They may be inclined to throw their hat into the ring but it will be lost. However in Rooster energy can add protection. If you are inclined to invest, make sure Rooster is with you. You can also re-activate success with Phoenix energy. This can be done with a picture of a Phoenix or mentally calling on this energy when you must risk anything.

Snake

Snake, like Tiger, will have a golden year. But there is a risk of losing everything if Snake allows his envy or love of intrigue to take control of his better senses. Flattery, it is said will take any snake down. So be wise and you will have a fabulous year. Rooster protects you.

Horse

For those born in the year of the Green Horse (1954 or the Water Horse (2002) they will have luck, but for those born in year of the Metal (’90), Fire (’66) or Earth (’78) Horse, you need to be more careful with love and money. Avoid investing with fellow Horses or Rats. If you already are partnered with another Horse, in business or love, the Feng Shui cure is to get a Horse figurine because it is said that triple signs act like jackpots, and this creates luck for you.

Sheep/Ram

The year of the Horse is very lucky for Sheep. Though it is not good to invest with another Sheep, as it neutralizes your luck; best to work with Horses or Roosters, both are very good for you. The Rooster will protect you and is like adding a lucky charm for you. Avoid doing business with the Ox.

Monkey

This is not a good year for Fire (’56), Earth (’68) or Metal (’80) Monkeys, though they normally have good experiences with Horses. But Wood or Water Monkeys will have a good year. But you must be more cautious in business this year or the risky energy will cause you loss.

Rooster

Rooster will have a very good year. They continue to move up. But this year, be careful of Rabbit because their ideas or their actions can change your fortune for the worse.

Dog

Dogs must contain themselves this year. Avoid showing off, becoming greedy or egotistical, these things are your nemesis this year and can cause financial ruin and even sexual scandals. Partnering with a Tiger will bring you protection.

Pig

Pig has been on a downward swing for three years and this year moves up. The Horse brings Pig delight in every area of life and it begins a lucky move, which will peak in the future. For love or investments, the Tiger is good for Pig. Avoid investing with Snakes or other Pigs. All this good fortune may cause indulgence, avoid over-eating to protect your health.

February 2014 & It’s Frequencies

February is: F (6) + e (5) + b (2) + + r (9) + u (3) + a (1) + r (9) + y (7) = 42 = 6

2014: 2 + 0 + 1 + 4 = 7

Total: 6 + 7 = 13 = 4

February’s frequency is Six, making this a month when we will experience more choices, networking, socializing, love and issues of commitments. Interesting that this also the month of Valentine’s day, a day when more people in the US make a commitment to love one another in marriage. Consider what you are choosing this month. Make a conscious effort to choose from your heart not from fear or external pressure.  To make the most of February’s frequency, it will benefit you to take a stand for whatever or whomever you love.

When we add 2014’s Seven to the frequency we find a positive transformation (13) will be the result of taking control of our own choices. The power of the Four coming through a Thirteen means you can begin to build your castle this month by cutting away the old habits that no longer serve you and reaping the new awareness of what you truly want to spend your life doing now. The foundation of your future is rolled in this month’s energy, it is up to you to use it and activate your someday dreams into present day realities.

The Chinese Animal Years & Their Elements ~ 1924 - 2044 Ten Full Cycles

Year                                          Element            Animal

Feb 05, 1924 – Jan 23, 1925   Yang Wood;        Rat

Jan 24, 1925 – Feb 12, 1926;  Yin Wood;           Ox

Feb 13, 1926 – Feb 01, 1927;  Yang Fire;          Tiger

Feb 02, 1927 – Jan 22, 1928;  Yin Fire;              Rabbit

Jan 23, 1928 – Feb 09, 1929;  Yang Earth;        Dragon

Feb 10, 1929 – Jan 29, 1930;  Yin Earth;           Snake

Jan 30, 1930 – Feb 16, 1931;  Yang Metal;        Horse

Feb 17, 1931 – Feb 05, 1932;  Yin Metal;           Sheep

Feb 06, 1932 – Jan 25, 1933;  Yang Water;        Monkey

Jan 26, 1933 – Feb 13, 1934;  Yin Water;          Rooster

Feb 14, 1934 – Feb 03, 1935;  Yang Wood;        Dog

Feb 04, 1935 – Jan 23, 1936;  Yin Wood;           Boar

Jan 24, 1936 – Feb 10 1937;    Yang Fire;          Rat

Feb 11, 1937 – Jan 30, 1938;  Yin Fire;              Ox

Jan 31, 1938 – Feb 18, 1939;  Yang Earth;        Tiger

Feb 19, 1939 – Feb 07, 1940;  Yin Earth;           Rabbit

Feb 08, 1940 – Jan 26, 1941;  Yang Metal;        Dragon

Jan 27, 1941 – Feb 14, 1942;  Yin Metal;           Snake

Feb 15, 1942 – Feb 04, 1943;  Yang Water;        Horse

Feb 05, 1943 – Jan 24, 1944;  Yin Water;           Sheep

Jan 25, 1944 – Feb 12, 1945;  Yang Wood;        Monkey

Feb 13, 1945 – Feb 01, 1946;  Yin Wood;           Rooster

Feb 02, 1946 – Jan 21, 1947;  Yang Fire;           Dog

Jan 22, 1947 – Feb 09, 1948;  Yin Fire;              Boar

Feb 10, 1948 – Jan 28, 1949;  Yang Earth;          Rat

Jan 29, 1949 – Feb 16, 1950;  Yin Earth;             Ox

Feb 17, 1950 – Feb 05, 1951;  Yang Metal;         Tiger

Feb 06, 1951 – Jan 26, 1952;  Yin Metal;             Rabbit

Jan 27, 1952 – Feb 13, 1953;  Yang Water;         Dragon

Feb 14, 1953 – Feb 02, 1954;  Yin Water;            Snake

Feb 03, 1954 – Jan 23, 1955;  Yang Wood;         Horse

Jan 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 1956;  Yin Wood;            Sheep

Feb 12, 1956 – Jan 30, 1957;  Yang Fire;            Monkey

Jan 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 1958;  Yin Fire;               Rooster

Feb 18, 1958 – Feb 07, 1959;  Yang Earth;         Dog

Feb 08, 1959 – Jan 27, 1960;  Yin Earth;            Boar

Jan 28, 1960 – Feb 14, 1961;  Yang Metal;       Rat

Feb 15, 1961 – Feb 04, 1962;  Yin Metal;          Ox

Feb 05, 1962 – Jan 24, 1963;  Yang Water;      Tiger

Jan 25, 1963 – Feb 12, 1964;  Yin Water;          Rabbit

Feb 13, 1964 – Feb 01, 1965;  Yang Wood;       Dragon

Feb 02, 1965 – Jan 20, 1966;  Yin Wood;           Snake

Jan 21, 1966 – Feb 08, 1967;  Yang Fire;          Horse

Feb 09, 1967 – Jan 29, 1968;  Yin Fire;             Sheep

Jan 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 1969;  Yang Earth;        Monkey

Feb 17, 1969 – Feb 05, 1970;  Yin Earth;          Rooster

Feb 06, 1970 – Jan 26, 1971;  Yang Metal;       Dog

Jan 27, 1971 – Feb 14, 1972;  Yin Metal;          Boar

Feb 15, 1972 – Feb 02, 1973;  Yang Water;       Rat

Feb 03, 1973 – Jan 22, 1974;  Yin Water;           Ox

Jan 23, 1974 – Feb 10, 1975;  Yang Wood;         Tiger

Feb 11, 1975 – Jan 30, 1976;  Yin Wood;            Rabbit

Jan 31, 1976 – Feb 17, 1977;  Yang Fire;            Dragon

Feb 18, 1977 – Feb 06, 1978;  Yin Fire;               Snake

Feb 07, 1978 – Jan 27, 1979;  Yang Earth;         Horse

Jan 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 1980;  Yin Earth;            Sheep

Feb 16, 1980 – Feb 04, 1981;  Yang Metal;         Monkey

Feb 05, 1981 – Jan 24, 1982;  Yin Metal;            Rooster

Jan 25, 1982 – Feb 12, 1983;  Yang Water;        Dog

Feb 13, 1983 – Feb 01, 1984;  Yin Water;           Boar

Feb 02, 1984 – Feb 19, 1985;  Yang Wood;         Rat

Feb 20, 1985 – Feb 08, 1986;  Yin Wood;            Ox

Feb 09, 1986 – Jan 28, 1987;  Yang Fire;            Tiger

Jan 29, 1987 – Feb 16, 1988;  Yin Fire;               Rabbit

Feb 17, 1988 – Feb 05, 1989;  Yang Earth;         Dragon

Feb 06, 1989 – Jan 26, 1990;  Yin Earth;            Snake

Jan 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 1991;  Yang Metal;         Horse

Feb 15, 1991 – Feb 03, 1992;  Yin Metal;            Sheep

Feb 04, 1992 – Jan 22, 1993;  Yang Water;        Monkey

Jan 23, 1993 – Feb 09, 1994;  Yin Water;           Rooster

Feb 10, 1994 – Jan 30, 1995;  Yang Wood;         Dog

Jan 31, 1995 – Feb 18, 1996;  Yin Wood;            Boar

Feb 19, 1996 – Feb 06, 1997;  Yang Fire;           Rat

Feb 07, 1997 – Jan 27, 1998;  Yin Fire;               Ox

Jan 28, 1998 – Feb 15, 1999;  Yang Earth;         Tiger

Feb 16, 1999 – Feb 04, 2000;  Yin Earth;            Rabbit

Feb 05, 2000 – Jan 23, 2001;  Yang Metal;         Dragon

Jan 24, 2001 – Feb 11, 2002;  Yin Metal;            Snake

Feb 12, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003;  Yang Water;        Horse

Feb 01, 2003 – Jan 21, 2004;  Yin Water;            Sheep

Jan 22, 2004 – Feb 08, 2005;  Yang Wood;         Monkey

Feb 09, 2005 – Jan 28, 2006;  Yin Wood;            Rooster

Jan 29, 2006 – Feb 17, 2007;  Yang Fire;            Dog

Feb 18, 2007 – Feb 06, 2008;  Yin Fire;               Boar

Feb 07, 2008 – Jan 25, 2009;  Yang Earth;         Rat

Jan 26, 2009 – Feb 13, 2010;  Yin Earth;            Ox

Feb 14, 2010 – Feb 02, 2011;  Yang Metal;         Tiger

Feb 03, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012;  Yin Metal;             Rabbit

Jan 23, 2012 – Feb 09, 2013;  Yang Water;         Dragon

Feb 10, 2013 – Jan 30, 2014;  Yin Water;            Snake

Jan 31, 2014 – Feb 18, 2015;  Yang Wood;         Horse

Feb 19, 2015 – Feb 07, 2016;  Yin Wood;            Sheep

Feb 08, 2016 – Jan 27, 2017;  Yang Fire;            Monkey

Jan 28, 2017 – Feb 18, 2018;  Yin Fire;               Rooster

Feb 19, 2018 – Feb 04, 2019;  Yang Earth;         Dog

Feb 05, 2019 – Jan 24, 2020;  Yin Earth;            Boar

Jan 25, 2020 – Feb. 11, 2021; Yang Metal;         Rat

Feb 12, 2021 – Jan 31, 2022;  Yin Metal;            Ox

Feb 01, 2022 – Jan 21, 2023;  Yang Water;        Tiger

Jan 22, 2023 – Feb 09, 2024;  Yin Water;           Rabbit

Feb 10, 2024 – Jan 28, 2025;  Yang Wood;         Dragon

Jan 29, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026;  Yin Wood;            Snake

Feb 17, 2026 – Feb 05, 2027;  Yang Fire;           Horse

Feb 06, 2027 – Jan 25, 2028;  Yin Fire;               Sheep

Jan 26, 2028 – Feb 12, 2029;  Yang Earth;         Monkey

Feb 13, 2029 – Feb 02, 2030;  Yin Earth;            Rooster

Feb 03, 2030 – Jan 22, 2031;  Yang Metal;         Dog

Jan 23, 2031 – Feb 10, 2032;  Yin Metal;            Boar

Feb 11, 2032 – Jan 30 2033;    Yang Water;       Rat

Jan 31, 2033 – Feb 18, 2034;  Yin Water;            Ox

Feb 19, 2034 – Feb 07, 2035;  Yang Wood;         Tiger

Feb 08, 2035 – Jan 27, 2036;  Yin Wood;            Rabbit

Jan 28, 2036 – Feb 14, 2037;  Yang Fire;            Dragon

Feb 15, 2037 – Feb 03, 2038;  Yin Fire;               Snake

Feb 04, 2038 – Jan 23, 2039;  Yang Earth;         Horse

Jan 24, 2039 – Feb 11, 2040;  Yin Earth;            Sheep

Feb 12, 2040 – Jan 31, 2041;  Yang Metal;         Monkey

Feb 01, 2041 – Jan 21, 2042;  Yin Metal;            Rooster

Jan 22, 2042 – Feb 09, 2043;  Yang Water;        Dog

Feb 10, 2043 – Jan 29, 2044;  Yin Water;           Boar

Michele Avanti has been teaching metaphysics since 1972. She is a metaphysical minister, an ISAR certified astrologer, an accredited Fixed Star Analyst, an EFT, emotional freedom technique professional and an energy mover. Michele mentors clients through individual consultations. For more information, visit: http://astrologyandmore.blogspot.com/p/consultations.html

Cross Species Friendships - An Elephant & A Dog

Here is yet another example of how the Divine Innocents (what people call, animals) are teaching us to love each other. Best friends between unusual species causes humans to take notice, and re-consider what is possible. 

This amazing film shares a story of loving friendship between an elephant named Tarra, and a dog named, Bella. It should open any heart; and cause the mind to question why we can't find common ground with other human beings.

Perhaps it is that we have lost sight of what is important and have created too many distractions through mental gymnastics, which we use to answer questions like, "Why am I here?"

We invented religions that instead of unifying us, divide us.

We have created moral grounds through ideas, and forgotten common sense.

We have set in motion a vehicle of exchange, in money or precious metals, which gives power to the few, while the most valuable vehicle of exchange, which is love, is overlooked completely.

No other species has done this. They overlook all shortcomings, except in issues of hunger.

But even hunger may not be grounds for fighting. Here is a video of a cat sharing milk with a rat.

And another amazing study* shows one rat faced with a choice of either freeing another rat or opening a capsule with food and eating it. This rat takes no time deciding. He frees his fellow rat first, then opens the food capsule. But then he again surprises us by eating exactly half of the food, and allowing his friend to eat the rest. 

Every experience that these Divine Innocents share, whether by what appears to be co-incidence or through a scientific study, expands human consciousness. 

Each surprising act of animal kindness we experience is a great gift, it expands our consciousness and also shows us we are changing. Today, there are more people then ever before who realize that Love is the only 'Valuable." 

Our desire to serve is in our Divine Nature and many are realizing this. Many are driven by their Divine passion and thus creating change across our collective consciousness. As more people shift their viewpoint to choose to do everything as an act of love, more people will begin to shake free of the mental games, which demand dollars instead of the expression of love, and we will move into a new world.

Enjoy this film and allow your heart to open to the possibilities that previously you thought impossible.

What do you love? Are you doing what you love? If not, ask yourself why. If your only answer is money, re-examine your choices. If you make money so your children will go to college, then what you are doing is an act of love. But alas, if you are not happy with it, you need to re-examine what changes you can make to insure you enjoy the work you do.

Recently a friend told me that she wanted to make a change in the way she makes money. I felt guided to suggest a job as a receptionist and she immediately said, “But I cannot type.” I said, “But you can learn.” This is an example of the blocks we place in our minds that create a personal prison. Best to take a moment to examine what keeps you from your joy and begin to dissolve those blocks.

When we are joyful, we do not see the differences of politics, creed, ethnicity or lifestyle, because joy is love. Consider these things as you watch this exceptional film.


PS:
This film was shot on November 8, 2010 by CBS Evening News. A little less than a year later on November 4, 2011, CBS reported that dear sweet Bella had died. It is thought she was killed by coyotes. But Tarra carried Bella's body over a mile back to the sanctuary center. Bella's body was free of blood but Tarra's trunk had blood on it. Tarra has been grieving over the loss of her friend and the other elephants have brought her food to make her feel better. The Elephant Sanctuary has set up a Bella Memorial Fund to help strays like Bella and to support the elephants as well as some of the fund supports other humane societies. Here is the link: http://www.elephants.com/Bella/Bella.php  or you can donate by buying a little something to remind you of Bella & Tarra in their gift shop at this link: http://www.elephants.com/tarra/TarraBella_Shop.php

*Read more about this study in Scientific America at this link: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=jailbreak-rat

**You can also listen to the whole story as it aired on NPR, at this link: 
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=143304206&m=143429556