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On our March home page (a 1 Water Month in a 2 Soil Year) we said:
".... Globally, this is a 1 Water Month, in a 2 Soil Year, in a 2 Soil 9-Year cycle, in a 9 Fire 81-Year cycle. The cycle of support flows from 9 Fire and terminates in 2 Soil. One Water maintains an antagonistic relationship with Fire and Soil. Water overriding 9 Fire and 2 Soil controlling Water. As in February, 2 remains a dominant energy state (supported by Fire). But 1 Water's mood of secrecy dims Fire and its penchant for miscommunication could produce difficulties in forming alliances and agreements (2 Soil). Not as an interruption but through a subtle sense of uneasiness.
A similar role that Water could play is in backroom deals that exclude the public and certain participants. A magnification, if you will, of the USA/Russia meeting that took place in mid-February. We may not be fully aware of those activities until some future date.
Looking strictly at the monthly and annual ki, we see a change from last month's mood. There will be less stagnation (last month was triple 2 Soil) but the path will become dimmer, more unsure. One Water adds depth and character to 2 Soil's more superficial, idealistic attitude but there is an undertone of suspicion. This could reduce the desire to reach constructive agreements. Peace initiatives may falter while still in their infancy. There is also a greater chance for miscommunication, misunderstanding and a desire or need for secrecy.
Look for attacks or accidents at sea or near water, and the misuse of liquids.
Every ki combination can be put to constructive use, and this is certainly no exception. The positive potential of this 1-2 combination vastly outweighs the elements of suspicion and insecurity. One Water's depth adds a larger, more spiritual dimension to the global scene. We can utilize the present energy states by taking the time to pause; to assess our values and our vision from a greater view, and then share our feelings and observations.
World leaders should think before they act and communicate clearly. Because the ki of Water is associated with midnight and winter, we can make a conscious effort to be bright and warm. This is a good opportunity to remember how vast the universe is, and how small the Earth. That it is a miracle to exist, at all, and that we have the ability to help others improve their quality of life and their health. To recall how brief our lives are and to see beyond ourselves.
With this larger view, we see that we do not need to fight for God, for God is greater than us all. But we do need to feed the starving, clothe the poor, educate a world teeming with hungry minds and tear down the walls of misunderstanding. This is the true road to the end of war. Lasting Peace will never be won with weapons.
So, my friends, I ask you to consider Water's depth and darkness by taking just one evening, this month, to stand outside – to observe infinity. To see the stars above, as beacons in the dark expanse of the heavens. To witness the deep, abiding peace that continuously surrounds us, as it always has and ever will. To feel this peace in your heart.
And then to move forward...."
One point I have shared below is something that worries me, personally. Apparently, there are several, perhaps many, innocent guys who were sent to the notorious CECOT maximum security prison in El Salvador. They were accused of being gang members, without proof and without due process of law. That alone is a nightmare. What really bothers me is, no one has released them. How would you like to be one of those men? To me, this is the hard side of 1 Water. Very hard. I think about those guys a lot.
March 5- (broken alliance) French President, Emmanuel Macron, said that France must be prepared to move forward without US help. "I want to believe the US will stay at our side, but we must be ready if that is not the case." Macron also called on Europe to increase its defense spending. France, Ukraine and other nations had prepared their own peace plan.
March 6- (broken alliance) In fact, the only time Article 5 has been invoked was in response to the 911 attack on America. NATO came to the defense of America and 1,151 NATO troops died. You would think that the "leader of the free world" would know that.
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March 10- USAID helped to win the Cold War and now China's Silk Road initiative will overtake American interests around the world. Those of you who are unclear, as to the purpose of USAID, may want to read John F. Kennedy's original speech to congress.
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March 16- The US is paying El Salvador to imprison the deportees. More than 100 prisoners have died there since the prison was opened in 2022. Each cell can hold up to 70. Prisoners must eat with their hands, they sleep on hard steel beds, there are two open toilets per cell and the lights never go out. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the planes carrying the deportees to be turned around immediately, but was ignored. Franco Caraballo is a legal Venezuelan immigrant, who was complying with scheduled immigration check-ins. He has no gang ties and no criminal record in either the United States or Venezuela. But he has a tattoo. The 26-year-old barber called his wife saying he was being taken onto a plane and didn't know where he was going. The next day, Caraballo’s name disappeared from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s online detainee locator. In a follow-up investigation, one attorney was said by CBS to have found at least 44 Venezuelans deported to the El Salvador prison, who had no gang connections or criminal record.
March 18- In response, Chief Justice John Roberts said, “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.... The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” Possibly, an acknowledgment that the Judicial branch was equal and would not sleepwalk into a constitutional crisis. This is a good example of speaking clearly in 1 Water.
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March 18- Netanyahu said the strikes would continue until Hamas was destroyed and all the hostages had been released. He said he had the White House's support. Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, demanding that the government resume negotiations for a hostage deal.
March 18- That's why it was a surprise (and unconstitutional) when Musk's DOGE team gained access with the help of police officers, to install a new president.
The complete personnel file of a CIA agent was included, too. Apparently, nothing was reviewed prior to the release. Trump truly delivered on his promise of "maximum transparency."
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March 24- As one may expect, Hegseth's initial response was that Goldberg was “deceitful” and a “discredited so-called journalist." But later in the day, Trump was already playing down the security breach. Elon Musk tweeted, “4D Chess: Genius Trump Leaks War Plans to ‘The Atlantic’ Where No One Will Ever See Them." As if that made sense.
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"There was no classified information, as I understand it, they used an app if you want to call it an app. That's an app that a lot of people use."
“Senator, I’ll reiterate that there was no classified material that was shared.” Jeffrey Goldberg released new messages from the Signal chat group. The messages clearly revealed that classified information was shared over the app. Signal is a publicly available app that provides encrypted communications, but it can be hacked. It is not approved for carrying classified information.
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As the Month Closed- Furthermore, the administration said it can’t do anything to get him back, arguing that he's no longer in US custody and the US court has no jurisdiction to order his release. In conclusion, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has protected legal status, he has a family and a job, there is no proof he has committed any crime or is a gang member, he was deported by accident, and the Trump administration, which pays El Salvador to take prisoners, is not lifting a finger to bring him home. In fact, they are arguing that he should stay in prison.
Dow Jones -3.98% down $1,679 per share
Dow Jones was down $2,645 for the month, $3,479 since Inauguration day.
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Nine Fire supports illumination, new experiences and entertainment. In and of itself, 9 is a wonderful number. We humans are quite literally defined by fire. We began using it at our own dawntime. Since then, fire has been perhaps our most prized tool; but only when we maintained conscious control. For untold millennia, we have used fire to cook our food and to protect us from the winter's cold but, uncontrolled, it has brought down countless homes, villages and nations. Of interest, 2 Soil is associated with the southwest direction. Because this is a 2 Soil year, there will be a special focus on the southwestern areas of continents and other land masses. If you look at a map or globe, you'll notice that many of these locations are desert areas; the most obvious being the southwest sections of North America, Africa and Asia (including the Middle East). As the previous month closed, the Israel-Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine wars raged on among broken ceasefire and peace negotiations. If you review the 2025 annual commentary, below, you'll find that 2 Soil years and larger 2 Soil cycles support military and political quagmires. Two Soil stagnation promotes alliances, agreements, treaties and peace; therefore forceful action often leads to a destructive stalemate. We should be wary of this, especially now that 9 Fire presides by the month and by the 81-Year cycle. This poses the obvious question. Could other global hot spots flare up? Nine Fire is associated with amusing and entertaining moments, superficial and spontaneous behavior, chaos, brilliance, expansion (of epidemics, drought, war), actual fire and explosive events. Two Soil with friendship, agreements, alliances, sharing, education, agriculture and as mentioned, peace, stagnation and quagmire. Nine Fire is represented by summer; Two Soil, late-summer. Look for examples of these characteristics in April. Just as real fire is the hallmark-tool of humankind, 9 Star Ki was developed to be utilized as a tool. It defines the mood of the times, then suggests ways to bolster the positive aspects and reduce potential hazards. April 2025 will provide an opportunity to see if we have mastered Fire, or if Fire has become the master.
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| Monthly | 9 Fire | Illumination, Fortune, Chaos | Kinetic Energy- Very Expansive |
| Annual | 2 Soil | Agreements, Preparation | Accumulation |
| 9 Year Cycle | 2 Soil | Agreements, Preparation | Accumulation |
| 81 Year Cycle | 9 Fire | Illumination, Fortune, Chaos | Kinetic Energy- Very Expansive |
The cycle of support flows from 9 Fire and terminates in 2 Soil. Both 9 and 2 are prominent energy states. Until 2036, the influence of the larger 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle will continue to generate conditions that are interesting, illuminating & entertaining but, in the extreme, can become chaotic and explosive.
For more information on Nine Star Ki and the times, see our global predictions for the current Nine Year Cycle.
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February 4th, 2025 through February 3rd, 2026 is a 2 Soil year. This ki is very different than the energy of the previous two years (4 Tree & 3 Tree). The transition into this annual house is more abrupt than is usual for a 9 Ki New Year. Because January is a 3 Tree Month in a 3 Tree Year, and February is a 2 Soil Month in a 2 Soil Year, the change in the monthly ki will reinforce the sudden change in mood.
This is also a 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle, making this 2 Soil energy state stronger than usual. In addition, the 9 Fire energy of the 81-Year Cycle provides strong support to 2 Soil. Nine being the ki of summer, 2 Soil the ki of late-summer. This is an excellent opportunity to understand the nature of 2 Soil. The last time the world encountered a potent alignment, like this, was in 1863. That was a 2 Soil year, in a 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle, in a 2 Soil 81-Year cycle. The peak of the American Civil War.
As the very active 3 Tree ki of the previous year fades, we enter a more sluggish time. Indeed, 2 Soil is a peaceful energy; associated with food, farming, education, reaching out, communication, forming alliances, agreements, planning, preparation, accumulation and stagnation. While these attributes may not be the most attractive or exciting, they all provoke a relatively serene image. And they clearly illustrate the importance of 2 Soil. Where would we be without farming or education?
Two Soil indicates success through thoughtful, steady progress, rather than quick, forceful action. Therefore, a consistent effort will be of far greater benefit than attempts to make giant leaps forward. (Please remember- this commentary is about the global ki. Your personal ki position may differ.) Great headway can be made, but it's best to use a consistent approach, like a sculptor, chipping away on the stone, or the steady, cautious work of the bridge builder (careful planning, reaching out, connecting two shores). In fact, many famous spans were constructed in 2 Soil years.
Moreover, this is an important year to come to the table, to develop treaties and peaceful agreements. World leaders should always use diplomacy first. This year, even more so. This year it is critical to communicate and to forge new alliances. Better to bang tabletops at the United Nations than to resort to the battle field. Our vision should be for the long-term. Short, abrupt jabs at the problem will only generate future difficulties.
In traditional Asian medicine, Two Soil is associated with the stomach, spleen and pancreas; especially the stomach. Looking at this, we see larger connections. The stomach goes back to food and agriculture. So, this is an important time to reduce world hunger and to make long-range preparations to eliminate starvation. It is important that we act in these areas, at the global and local levels. Against the larger backdrop of 9 Ki time, this year is a fleeting moment. Like all of the ki numbers, we must make constructive use of this energy while it is available.
Although 2 Soil is the ki of peace and consistency, it does not necessarily "play well with others". The energy-state of the larger 9 Fire cycle is more active and the monthly energies will come into play, as well. From time to time, these will intersect with 2 Soil in an unproductive way; creating forceful conditions within a framework that favors stability and order. In this case, 2 Soil can only take so much interference before the pattern of differing energies combusts, or falls to pieces; causing setbacks and quagmires.
Two Soil is no stranger to devastating weather, earthquakes and tsunamis.
From a greater perspective, we can review the passage of the years. I've advised our longtime readers & friends to see 2011 & 2012 (Metal years) as a "cooling off" phase in our new era of individual expression and responsibility, that began in June, 2005. As the Metal years closed, we had tangible proof that the role of the individual remains free and strong, even in dire circumstances. Look to the Arab Spring and to the exponential growth of social media.
We then traveled through the 2013 house of 5 Soil (karma, politics and control). Everything came under scrutiny – to be studied, to be considered from all perspectives. For example, the nearly total gridlock in the American congress. In 2014 the world awakened. There were new discoveries and new avenues to pursue. New agendas. But hot spots around the world remained and there were basically two types. A struggle between personal rights and centralized control. And a clash between basic beliefs. It was in 2014 that we encountered the dark side of our new era. We learned that if constructive expression falters, then obstruction and pessimism can take root. The initial enthusiasm of 2005 faded, as individual expression began to be pirated and used against humanity.
This clever, destructive force has persisted and we now live in a divided world. Like other technologies in the past, our social media and other sources have generated multifaceted conditions, enabling individuals to formulate their own "news" - and those who have no cohesive impressions or spiritual development can easily choose "facts" that support their personal mindsets. Often to their own detriment.
The most recent Metal Years, 2020 & 2021, were pandemic years; exhibiting global material shortages & inflation, war, further mistrust in authority and the rise of autocracy. Our handheld devices that connect the world have become double-edged swords. Used for both noble purposes and for outright lies. Those few who bother to fact check know that falsehoods now rain down on every platform, every channel and in print. There are still ways to have a rudder in this storm. A solid knowledge of history and current events, recognizing misery when you see it, following the money, knowing that numbers don't lie. And looking into their eyes.
Nine Star Ki study indicates that 2025 will be a consequential year. But you don't need a crystal ball to see that.
Thursday, November 19, 1863 – 2 Soil month / 2 Soil Year / 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 2 Soil 81-Year Cycle. Abraham Lincoln (born in a 2 Soil Month / 2 Soil Year) delivers the Gettysburg Address. As usual, I have provided a list of previous 2 Soil years for you to explore. Also as usual, I've generally tried to avoid using battles, wars and other lethal events as examples. They are simply too depressing. Still, even when cherry-picking, a few ugly events were included. Where possible, the incidents have been placed in categories that reflect the various aspects of 2 Soil. Worrisome developments. Political scandal and controversy: Invasion and weapons of mass destruction. Harmful decisions rooted in bad judgment. Politicians and rulers falling from grace.
Normally the result of the worrisome developments above. Two Soil is often associated with peace yet, when a war or conflict is initiated, it is very difficult to end it in a 2 Soil year. Two Soil can be like getting caught in a spider's web. The greater the struggle, the greater the entanglement. And like the spider's web, this is also a time to accumulate funds, tools, plans and materials for future ventures.
As stated, 2 Soil is associated with peace. This is an excellent opportunity to forge alliances, to create treaties and for diplomacy. If peaceful negotiations are employed, entanglements are reduced or completely resolved.
New doors open wide, but usually through peaceful study and observation.
[1944] [1953] [1962] [1971] [1980] [1989] [1998] [2007] [2016] Here are summaries of some previous 2 Soil years. Specific events and birth-dates are listed that illustrate the mood of 2 Soil. The majority of this information was gleaned from Wikipedia®. You will notice that 2 Soil supports peaceful outcomes but if the mood of peace is ignored or challenged, then the result is often tragic. Indeed, this is a time when wars either come to an end, or rage at fever pitch.
2016 (2 Soil Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
2007 (2 Soil Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1998 (2 Soil Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1989 (2 Soil Year / 6 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1980 (2 Soil Year / 7 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1971 (2 Soil Year / 8 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1962 (2 Soil Year / 9 Fire 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1953 (2 Soil Year / 1 Water 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1944 (2 Soil Year / 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1935 (2 Soil Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1926 (2 Soil Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1917 (2 Soil Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1908 (2 Soil Year / 6 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1899 (2 Soil Year / 7 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1890 (2 Soil Year / 8 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1863 Archetype (2 Soil Year / 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 2 Soil 81-Year Cycle)
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