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On our January home page (a 3 Tree Month in a 3 Tree Year) we said:
".... Globally, this is a 3 Tree Month, in a 3 Tree Year, in a 2 Soil 9-Year cycle, in a 9 Fire 81-Year cycle. The cycle of support flows from 3 Tree, to 9 Fire, and terminates in 2 Soil. Two Soil remains a dominant force but Tree energy is also very prominent (as it was in December) due to its double appearance. Nine Fire receives double support from Tree. There is a struggle between active, rising energy (Tree) and the mood of peace and stability (Soil). As in previous months, most of this otherwise disruptive ki is channeled along the support cycle in a beneficial way. Tree energizes Fire and Fire supports Soil.
Further boosting the support cycle, the seasonal ki of deep winter (Water) supports 3 Tree. Although Water supports Tree, its yang influence will also serve to provide some level of balance. If for no other reason, winter weather makes people want to spend more time indoors and, thereby, reduces the potential for immediate civil disorder. Notice that I use the word 'immediate' because this same force that moves people indoors, together, creates the perfect conditions for developing plans in secrecy. This is a primary characteristic of the ki of Water, and a good example of how a seasonal energy truly represents its associated ki number.
In the Southern Hemisphere and along the equator, conditions will be similar to the Northern Hemisphere, but with the ki of the summer season matching the ki of the 81-Year cycle (9 Fire) – thereby reducing the mood of secrecy and producing greater interest and chaos.
December's expressive 4 Tree now gives way to January's forthright, more robust 3 Tree. Simply put, this interlude in time demands our attention. Look for new concepts, discoveries and initiatives. On the negative side, be on the lookout for sudden disruptions and activities stemming from anger; like violent demonstrations, riots and surprise attacks. But this ki alignment offers more than doom & gloom.
Three Tree is the ki of spring, early morning, of germination, rising energy, new beginnings, exploration, rapid progress and invention. Clearly, this alignment beckons our interest and hope but, like any adventure, we can expect bumps in the road or even setbacks. And because this abundance of Tree increases Fire, we should definitely consider 9's attributes, as well. From one end of the spectrum to the other, 9 Fire is fortunate, sunny, warm, entertaining, brilliant, superficial, expanding, chaotic, explosive.
So, the times will be active, multifaceted and (save for winter's mood of calm and secrecy) very apparent in our lives. When the month closes, we will embark into a new annual house – a rather sudden change of mood.
This is the final month of the 3 Tree year and it's accentuated by its own number. Double 3 Tree. As a consequence, our personal ki positions are also aligned in a "double" manner, by the month and year. One Water people occupy 3 Tree by the month and the year, 2 Soils occupy 4 Tree by the month and year, 3 Trees occupy double 5 Soil, and so on. Because both the annual and monthly ki will transition from 3 Tree to 2 Soil, around February 4th, we'll find ourselves in yet another double position. One Water people will occupy 4 Tree by the month and the year, 2 Soils will occupy 5 Soil by the month and year, 3 Trees will occupy double 6 Metal, and so on. Not only do we now have the opportunity to study the full brunt of the global ki (and our personal journey through it) but we will have a sudden, stark introduction to the new ki, in February.
And do keep the 2 Soil 9-Year cycle in mind. In February, everyone will occupy triple positions during the first month.
Please continue to realize that we are all contributors. We are the guardians of peace, safety and stability in the world. Friends, let us proceed with the compassion and the intelligence that God gave us.
"This interlude in time demands our attention.... 9 Fires- this is an excellent opportunity to reach out, using a gentle approach...."
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January 14- In private-in contrast with his public false claims-Mr. Trump made admissions that reflected his understanding that he had lost. In a private moment, Mr. Trump confessed to his family members that "it doesn't matter if you won or lost the election. You still have to fight like hell." When President-elect Biden appeared on television in November, Mr. Trump said to a staffer, "can you believe I lost to this f'ing guy?" And when his own Vice President declined to join the conspiracy, Mr. Trump berated him for being "too honest."
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January 22- This is the same Bishop who was critical of Trump, in 2020, when he ordered racial justice protestors to be forcibly removed from Lafayette Park and the grounds of St. John’s Church and then posed there for his hypocritical Bible photo-op.
January 22/24- Employees of the 13 US Health and Human Services agencies were banned from traveling and giving new grants and contracts. Those funds had already been approved by Congress and, so, violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. A federal judge blocked Trump's order on January 28. Trump rescinded the order on the 29th but immediately renewed it, causing mass confusion at hospitals and other humanitarian organizations.
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January 24- “Justice must be done. But I caution this: While you feel that rage, don’t be consumed by it. After 9/11 we were enraged in the United States. While we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes.”
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January 31- That number of employees could, of course, number in the thousands. If all or most are fired, then the remainder of the Justice Department will, essentially, be under control of the White House.
To put this into perspective, a study by the conservative CATO institute found that 0.02% of the people arrested by the border patrol for crossing illegally possessed fentanyl. In 2021, U.S. citizens were 86.3% of convicted fentanyl drug traffickers. And that over 90% of fentanyl seizures occur at legal crossing points, not on illegal migration routes. And to put that into perspective. Trump plans to raise our prices, by harming the economies of America's allies, based on a lie.
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Until further notice, 10% of all 9 Star Ki orders will be contributed to the World Central Kitchen (WCK).
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The 9 Star Ki New Year falls upon February 4th, instead of January 1st, giving us the opportunity to say this twice-a-year:
And we do say Happy New Year our friends. More than ever, we wish you a happy, healthy, joyful, prosperous 2025. Two Soil is the ki of agriculture, education, alliances, peace and unity. If we act together, we can move mountains. In Harmony. Because we move from a 3 Tree month & year to a 2 Soil month & year, the change in mood will be evident. Look for changes in the weather and international events. With so many government watchdogs being fired, we are now the watchdogs. Please use your power gently and wisely. Since this is the 9 Ki New Year and because the monthly and annual ki are the same, the majority of this month's discussion is located in the new 2 Soil annual commentary (see below). But, before we move on, here's a summary of what the ki holds in store for you.
For more information, see your online forecast and our detailed publications.
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| Monthly | 2 Soil | Agreements, Preparation | Accumulation |
| 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. Two Soil is clearly the prominent energy-state. The mood is very different than the previous month and year (double 3 Tree). 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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