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On our September home page (a 7 Metal Month in a 3 Tree Year) we said:
".... Globally, this is a 7 Metal 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, to 2 Soil and terminates in 7 Metal. Seven Metal becomes a dominant force. There are also a considerable number of antagonistic ki relationships. Three controls 2 Soil. Nine reduces 7 Metal. And Seven overrides 3 Tree. However, most of this otherwise disruptive ki is channeled along the support cycle in a beneficial way. For example, 3 strengthens 9 but 9 strengthens 2; thus making 2 more resilient to 3's control.
In August, the monthly energy (8 Soil) promoted change. Now that Metal (and autumn) sets in, change becomes less likely. The mood is more settled and calm. This doesn't mean that all activity halts. The 3 Tree annual ki and the 9 Fire 81-Year cycle suggest that plenty of kinetic energy will remain in play.
This is the first month of a "cooling down" phase. Seven Metal is mildly consolidating, supporting a defined pathway that will become even more restrictive to change in October, when the starker, rigid 6 Metal ki takes hold. For now, we have conditions that are softer and more malleable but with limitations, nevertheless. Global changes and ventures, that took place during the previous months, will tend to persist. In other words, previous changes cannot easily change back.
What has been improved will tend to remain improved and problem areas will tend to continue as such. Autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere – a season that is not normally associated with new beginnings or rapid change. Unlike spring and summer, this seasonal ki (Metal) generates a calming, cooling influence that can be prosperous and pleasurable, but is also less active. In areas of war and social unrest, reduced activity can be very beneficial; however, the lower the activity level, the fewer the opportunities to make improvements. So, the seasonal ki tends to lock situations into a kind of steady-state, as does the monthly ki.
If you're living in a peaceful chunk of the world, that's a good thing. Your odds for, say, an attack or catastrophe are reduced. But for locations like Ukraine and the Middle East, the opportunity for positive change is reduced, as well.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasonal ki is quite different as early spring (3 Tree) begins to set in, thereby boosting activity levels. However, the monthly 7 Metal ki is global.
Once every three years, the months September and October are Metal months. 7 Metal and 6 Metal, respectively. This is such a year; therefore, the 9 Ki energy will further bolster this mood of calming, cooling, consolidation in the Northern Hemisphere. Like the progression of the autumn season, this mood will intensify as time passes and we move from 7 Metal (September) into 6 Metal (October). As stated, this has both positive and negative points. Metal also interacts with the larger annual, 9-Year and 81-Year cycles in beneficial and detrimental ways.
Seven Metal (Youngest Daughter) overrides Three Tree (Eldest Son) so, the annual 3 Tree energy is somewhat controlled. Tree's spring-like mood of rapid action is reduced by Metal's autumnal ki, but so is Tree's inclination for progress and inventiveness. The 81-Year Fire cycle is intensified by Tree but 9 Fire overrides Metal. This gives rise to some uneven events and, thereby, weakens Metal's capacity to promote stability.
On one side of the coin, Metal introduces a pleasant sense of stability and organization that increases as time progresses. On the flip-side, we see that the mood of continuity can be challenged by the combined ki. This month, most disruptions will be minor and can be resolved with just a little effort. However, should the antagonistic tension become too strong, some areas could receive a critical jolt if the tension is suddenly released – like a twig that is bent until it snaps.
In summary, we now move into a generally pleasant phase that is more consistent but less inventive. From time to time, we will encounter uneven events that are characterized by the differing energies; conditions that vacillate between hot and cold, progress and order, flexibility and rigidity, where sudden changes could produce explosive results.
We can use this time constructively by being consistent and creative (Metal) but flexible enough (Tree) to understand differing viewpoints and to resolve uneven events as they arise. If tension builds, we must relieve it peacefully. This is an excellent time to enjoy brisk, starlit evenings...."
In September, human events tended to unfold as anticipated. Peaceful, stable locations tended to remain so, while unsettled places continued in a state of turmoil. One could argue that the existing war in the Mideast intensified and expanded (Lebanon). I would agree. That twig snapped. The climate didn't appear to run along those same, consistent lines. We can say that Metal cools and is the ki of condensation. Metal supports Water, bringing rain. But there's no denying that many previously calm and prosperous locations faced peril and destruction, from Water.
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In September (7 Metal) events began to cool down; especially in the Northern Hemisphere. But not as much as anticipated. This was mainly due to ongoing disruptions in the Mideast. Still, 3 Tree's forceful, active nature was somewhat subdued by 7 Metal. We also noted flood disasters in many global locations. Metal is the ki of condensation. Now, we can anticipate the situation to further condense, to cool down. We'll see a continuation of last month's general theme "What has been improved will tend to remain improved and problem areas will tend to continue along a destructive path." Six Metal is less yielding than 7 Metal and tends to lock conditions in, restricting the capacity to change. Once every three years, the months September and October are Metal months, matching the seasonal ki in the Northern Hemisphere. This is such a year; therefore, the 9 Ki energy will further bolster this autumnal mood. Like the chilling progression of the autumn season, this mood will intensify as time passes and we move deeper into 6 Metal / October. As stated, this has both positive and negative points. Metal also interacts with the larger annual, 9-Year and 81-Year cycles in beneficial and detrimental ways. On one side of the coin, Metal introduces a pleasant sense of stability and organization that increases as time progresses. On the flip-side, we see that this mood of continuity is challenged by the combined ki. This month, most disruptions will be minor and can be resolved with little effort. However, as mentioned last month, should the tension between the differing energy states become too strong, some areas could receive a critical jolt if the tension is suddenly released. We will continue to observe conditions in the Mideast, as events will surely continue to unfold. Another potential powder keg is here at home, in the United States. Our November elections actually take place during this 6 Metal time period, on November 5. Prior to the November 7 transition to 5 Soil (karma). A precarious locus in time! In summary, we now move into a time of less activity, of consistency and stability, especially in the Northern Hemisphere, but should the mood of the larger cycles support conditions that are extremely expansive or chaotic, then they could erupt. Consider a flexible balloon. The walls expand and contract, in keeping with their contents. Now consider a metal canister. The container is far more consistent and inflexible but, should the pressure within become too high, the canister explodes. In the 9 Ki pantheon, 3 Tree is associated with the 'Eldest Son'. Six Metal is the 'Father'. We know that these two characters don't always see eye-to-eye. When there is a disagreement, the father normally wins. But, on those rare instances when the son prevails over the father, there is normally chaos and trouble afoot. Along the equator and in the Southern Hemisphere, this struggle between expansion and contraction reaches its peak, as the seasonal energy (spring- Tree) will amplify and support the larger ki cycles (3 Tree / 9 Fire). We can approach this time by appreciating the temporary mood of stability (Metal) in a normally chaotic world, but we should remain attentive and flexible, ourselves, especially in the face of sudden change. Six Metal is associated with prosperity, finance and the material world in general. Three Tree is rising energy. This can affect global markets.
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| Time Duration | Ki Number | Characteristics | Nature |
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| Monthly | 6 Metal | Prosperity, Rigidity, Materialization | Consolidating |
| Annual | 3 Tree | Rising Energy, Thunder | Yang Expanding Out |
| 9 Year Cycle | 2 Soil | Agreements, Preparation | Accumulation |
| 81 Year Cycle | 9 Fire | Illumination, Fortune, Chaos | Kinetic Energy- Very Expansive |
Globally, this is a 6 Metal 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, to 2 Soil and terminates in 6 Metal. Six Metal becomes a dominant force. As in September, there are also a considerable number of antagonistic ki relationships. 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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2024 is a Number 3 Green Tree Year
The Year
Number 3 Light Green Tree is the ki of new beginnings, early spring, rising energy, the east, sunrise and thunder. As such, it actuates all phenomena that are associated with birth (animal kingdom), sprouting (vegetable kingdom), invention, fresh starts and active progress. It can be visualized as a tightly wound spiral, opening out, like a spring under tension that has just been released. It is the sound of a shout, or the boastful thunder of the first spring rain.
As we will see during the course of the year, 3 Tree is a force to be reckoned with. Very progressive – the way is fast and focused. It moves with a sequence of rapid discharges; like the master of an ox cart, urging the team forward with a series of shouts and prods. It is too late for cautious preparation. If portions of the road are unfinished, the way becomes difficult but the journey goes on. If the road comes to an end, the journey becomes an adventure.
This rugged, pioneering energy state can produce very constructive results. But in the extreme 3 can generate problems, as one can imagine. This is especially true if the present course of action becomes shaky when few alternatives are available. For example, a war could begin if diplomacy fails. In this case, those involved must be very creative to arrive at a positive solution. It is interesting that 7 Metal (joy, creativity) controls 3 Tree – yet 7 can also become emotional, so there is no guarantee.
Three Tree is the ki of the liver. The liver is dense (yang) but it is also by far the largest gland in the human body (yin). This fits in well with the image of the tightly wound spiral (yang) opening out (yin). In traditional Japanese healing, the liver is associated with anger – rising energy. A shout begins within and quickly expands beyond (moving from yang to yin).
You can't keep 3 Tree bottled up. The key to success is to channel this potent energy into positive, constructive activity. Healthy 3 Tree individuals are active, outgoing and have many interests. They are generally thin and very often tall, like a tree. If for any reason their native tree qualities are inhibited, they may quickly become overweight. All ventures, adventures, procedures and processes that are underway are engaged in the 3 Tree energy state. There are no exceptions. An architect may sit at the drawing board for weeks. People may live happily in the resulting home for years. But, the actual construction of the house is 3 Tree. When we consider all of the houses, highways, factories – all the resulting artifacts of humanity – we can appreciate this ki of new beginnings, rising energy, sunrise and thunder. Still, we should consider the important roles that good planning, creativity, ongoing attention & management play.
Tree is good at bending with the wind but there must be options. Bending too far in only one direction will eventually fail, sometimes with disastrous results.
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If you wish, you can a read general overview of the 2 Soil 9-year Cycle (positive & negative) in this tab. But this article is about a 3 Tree Year. I mention the larger cycle because it's important to understand the fabric of time that 3 Tree 2024 is stitched into.
Tree regulates (controls) Soil. This is most obvious in the 3 Tree / 2 Soil combination. Three being the most robust Tree energy and Two being the most peaceful Soil energy. In this case, we can expect 3 to be the predominant ki, in 2024. However, we'll often see a push-and-pull between these different energy-states, sometimes creating awkward, uneven events.
We often feel that we have attained a point in history when war is diminishing. But as we have seen, 2 Soil 9-year cycles seem to promote armed conflict. The American Civil War occurred two 2 Soil 9-year cycles ago. And World War II during the most previous cycle. Now, we are engaged in a 3 Tree year. While 3 Tree is normally associated with blunt force and new beginnings, 2 Soil promotes stagnation and quagmire. History provides some hopeful signs where turning-points (3 Tree) produced positive outcomes in longstanding predicaments (2 Soil). The Battle of Gettysburg changed the course of the Civil War, as did the Battle of Stalingrad during WWII.
We can also see the way that 3 Tree (new beginnings) influences culture. In 1862, the Salon des Refusés in Paris, opened the way for works by Whistler & Manet, and eventually Impressionism and modern art. In 1943, the Great Depression officially ended in the United States. We look forward to similar events in 2024.
If the international scene became less stable in 2022 (5 Soil- politics, karma) and 2023 (4 Tree- fruition, following through) then we can imagine global conditions in 2024 (3 Tree- rising energy, thunder). But 3 is also the ki of new ideas, pioneering and progress. Tree supports the 9 Fire ki of the 81-Year Cycle – promoting both entertainment, chaos and, in the extreme, rapid expansion. This could cause military escalation. We can anticipate a time of rapid progress, great upheaval and angry outbursts.
But the wise will find an increased capacity to deal with challenges, from past experience and through new ideas and solutions. After all, the world has now occupied this 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle for six years. By now, we have a fairly good understanding of how to work with these conditions. We have adapted. The trick will be in reacting to sudden events, as they arise, until February, 2025.
January 17, 1773 – Captain Cook in HMS Resolution becomes the first European explorer to cross the Antarctic Circle. 3 Tree month / 3 Tree Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 3 Tree 81-Year Cycle. As usual, I have provided a list of previous 3 Tree 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 3 Tree events were included. Where possible, the incidents have been placed in categories that reflect the various aspects of the ki. Pioneering / Exploration: One known example will be the 2024 New Horizons fly-by of Pluto, but please don't limit this category to travel. It also includes scientific, artistic, medical and all forms of pioneering.
This includes new and interesting things to do but it's important to consider global progress. We can all take part in supporting peaceful initiatives.
This is another way to express the pioneering attitude.
A catch-all expression of the mood of the times.
Watch for uneven events due to bull-headed actions void of diplomacy.
This is an important one. Double 3 Tree supports 9 Fire doubly. Fire is the ki of summer, brilliance, entertainment and fortunate outcomes, but excess Fire expands rapidly and is potentially chaotic and very explosive. We also occupy a 9 Fire 81-year cycle (beginning in 1955), which explains a lot.
If you study the 3 Tree years, you will find a fair degree of capsized & burning boats, earthquakes, powerful storms -- numerous military coups, annexations and regime changes. Also events associated with large bridges. You can research the raw information here, in the Wikipedia® "List of Years". Just remember that the ki-year begins on February 4th and extends through January of the following year.
[1961] [1970] [1979] [1988] [1997] [2006] [2015] Here are some previous 3 Tree years. Specific events are listed, along with attributes that illustrate the mood of 3 Tree. The majority of this information was gleaned from Wikipedia®, a practical online resource for studying 9 Star Ki's historical influence. (It has come to my attention that some Wikipedia® articles are not based in fact, but I don't think this applies to their list of chronological events.)
2015 (3 Tree Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
2006 (3 Tree Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1997 (3 Tree Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1988 (3 Tree Year / 6 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1979 (3 Tree Year / 7 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1970 (3 Tree Year / 8 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1961 (3 Tree Year / 9 Fire 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle)
1952 (3 Tree Year / 1 Water 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1943 (3 Tree Year / 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1934 (3 Tree Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1925 (3 Tree Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1916 (3 Tree Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
1907 (3 Tree Year / 6 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle)
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