The
Rabbit is the fourth archetype in the Chinese cycle of twelve.
After a grueling Tiger year punctuated by high energy and
sometimes earth shaking activity, the gentle Rabbit offers
opportunities for restoration, renewal and harmony.
The Rabbit is impassioned by the
pursuit of truth and excited by cutting edge discoveries
that reveal the mysteries of existence.
This is often expressed in a love of books, libraries,
written expression and scientific investigation. For the Rabbit
learning and understanding truth is a spiritual practice. In
many ways this will set the tone for the coming year. You may
find yourself inspired to pursue greater learning; especially
having to do with your work or career. Metal rules the intellect
and these pursuits are highly encouraged during this metal Rabbit
year. Take that workshop or advanced seminar and you will be
greatly rewarded. Most importantly remain focused on discovering
deeper truths; both personal and global.
The
Rabbit is about genuine human connection.
Spend less time in front of your screens and portable devices
and more time doing face to face connecting. Connecting is 3D
not 3G; especially during Rabbit times
The
Rabbit year is a powerful time for social events and gatherings.
Get-together's with family and friends can be even more rewarding
than usual; and even more so if the events take place in the
home.
The message is simple. Real human contact is an essential part
of our well being. Virtual communication is a poor substitute.
The Rabbit year supports the real deal.
Contented by nature and gentle in bearing , the Rabbit takes
the time to fully savor life's gift's.
Although capable of great speed the Rabbit will rarely be found
rushing; even while pursuing many passionate goals. This sets
the tone for calm, relaxed and less pressured times. In spite
of the absence of pressure to perform, this can be a very productive
and rewarding year. We can better succeed through mindfullness
and attraction than through acquisition or aggression. Most
importantly the focus is on complete appreciation of every experience.
When
you think about what truly mattered in your day, you may realize
that it was your appreciation of a small kindness offered to
you or a warm smile from someone you know or someone you don't.
Or it might have been something exceptionally delicious you
tasted or a place of incredible beauty you happened into or
a favored song heard in your car or your portable device. It
is any one of these ordinary daily occurrences that can uplift
and make a day extraordinary.
If
you wish to be pro-active take matters into your hands by engaging
in meditation, yoga, tai chi, qi gong or any activity that will
center you and bring you closer to spirit.
All
of this in encouraged especially during this Rabbit year.
The
heavenly influence this year is Yin Metal,
which sits over the Rabbit's fixed element Yin Wood.
The
Rabbit's natural fixed element is Yin Wood; the second cycle
of spring renewal and growth. Metal is the controlling element
for Wood and Metal is sometimes said to clash with Wood. This
combination may be interpreted as an indication of conflicts
to come, but not necessarily. It can also indicates a time of
creative stimulation. As metal attempts to control Wood, Wood
continues to expand. The result is that Wood becomes fully engaged
in its natural process of creation.
Indeed
you can expect some focus on existing and emerging conflict,
but at the same time that conflicts are coming to the foreground
new and creative solutions become apparent. During this Rabbit
Year, Choose your actions wisely and past and present conflicts
can be resolved to the benefit of all.
The
year that was……….
The Metal Tiger year has not been an easy one for many. As the
top predator in his part of the food chain one of the Tiger's
responsibilities is to weed out weakness in the natural order.
The Tiger's methods are not subtle and can often seem unkind.
In actuality the Tiger is the protector of sustainable and orderly
functioning and a champion of justice in its most basic form.
Tiger times can put us in direct confrontation with our most
challenging demons causing us to forgo formality and head directly
to the core of what matters. With eyes set to the future and
to the benefit of all, the Tiger does not mind trampling some
vegetation in pursuit of essential goals. There is no room for
ruffled feelings during Tiger times. There is only the need
to ascertain what must be done and to move quickly to accomplish.
It may feel harsh at times and there is no minimizing the anguish
that some have suffered during this Metal Tiger year. Our only
choice is to pick ourselves up and move forward from wherever
we stand.
Looking
back at this Metal Tiger year, it is clear to see how much has
been accomplished in a very short time. Gratefully we move forward
into a new and gentler cycle; that of the Metal Rabbit.
The
importance of achieving spiritual attunement is the Rabbit's
most essential message
With
attunement all that is possible in the manifested Universe becomes
readily available. Attunement can be dynamic like the runner's
rhythmic breath as he speeds on to raise his heartbeat; or it
can be passive requiring quiet and solitude as we reach inward
beyond the physical in search of our divinity. With attunement
every experience is art, music and beauty. With attunement there
is no need to force anything; the chaser becomes the allower
and receiver. Harmony and inner peace are symptoms of attunement.
Expressed individuality is another symptom of attunement.
The Rabbit smiles hopping happily along...............
It's no wonder that Rabbit is the sign of longevity.
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