2012 - Three Issues in the Year of the Dragon, and Cosmic Alignment

2012 is the year the Mayan calendar concludes its 4.000 year cycle, and the year of the Dragon on the Chinese calendar. Former years have been momentous in terms of change, and ushered in an era of growing conflict. What are the three main issues in the Year of the Cosmic Alignment, and the Dragon.

1. Peace

Nuclear Power

"There are rumors of war," has been the catchphrase of the last few years, with conflicts expanding in many areas of our World, and the strengthening of strategic partnerships. Depending on what media you read, or listen to the message is the same,"We are right, this side is wrong." - despite the fact that it has taken a decade to reach a close to two major conflicts in Iraq, and Afghanistan.

In the year of the Dragon, fortune favors the brave, the risk takers who make bold new plans, and push them through. This may signify a probable Global conflict, with one or more of the three global power blocs, whilst signifying the ending of the Mayan Calendar, when Earth reaches its 4000 year cycle on December 21st, 2012. Is 2012, the year of global conflict?

2. Economic Changes

In 2008, Europe and the United States were hit by a shop crash, and their governments decided to bail out, borrow and print money in order to stimulate & save their economies from "collapse." 2012 should see whether the fruits of these policies bloom or these economic policies fail.

The dragon signifies risk or speculation where the roulette wheel spins, and possibly you become wealthy or bust. 2012 could see further wealth creation, whilst more poverty in the West. We could see some kind of stock shop collapse, as countries in the Eurozone, and the Usa, continue to borrow and print.

The reaction could conclude how, and where our future global economy moves to, and whether people still accept the global leaders whose decisions created this economic endgame. Is 2012 the birth of a new economic ideas or a form of government?

3. Our Environment

The old Maya had a close association with the Universe, and mom Nature. Our planet was seen as one, whilst the universe was seen as a source of wisdom. The old Mayan astronomers knew more about our Universe, then we still do today, and how prominent it was to build cities that lived with nature, rather destroyed nature.

The Dragon is a lucky seal for the Chinese, it also signifies where many Chinese people believe they came from. This coincidence, with the cosmic alignment, and the dragon may signify that mom Nature- could react against some of the damage created by modern humankind.

Reactions could be earthquakes, tsunamis, and cyclones, which originate man-made problems like the Fukushima nuclear meltdown, and the flooding of New Orleans. Nature at its most marvelous destroys, creating man made disasters like New Orleans, because we forgot to inventory nature in the construction of our cities.

We may face a daring, bold event whether through space weather through the alignment on December 21st. 2012 or natures reaction to fracking in North America. This could restart the Mayan Calendar again, as we finally learn that living within' nature rather than destroying it, is the only way forward. Will the unsustainable exploitation of our environment originate further environmental disasters in 2012?

2012 could be whether a year of great advance or doom, depending on which way you view the World. In a momentous year, if we look for peace, a new way to fix the global economy, and brave new ideas to live within nature. The year 2012 could be a new beginning, rather than a inglorious ending.

2012 - Three Issues in the Year of the Dragon, and Cosmic Alignment

Fortunes of the Goat in Dragon Year 2012-13

Your birth year, the Chinese Zodiac's Eighth Sign: elegant, refined Goat/Sheep? Are you 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 (and so-on in 12-year increments) in the middle of 19th February 2015 and 7th February 2016? (Goat/Sheep Year's end)? Do partners, friends, relatives, colleagues, parents or children fall into this category? If the riposte is 'Yes' then this record is for you!

The Current 12-Year Cycle began with Rat Year (2008) and ends With Pig Year (2020). The Cycle's five Year-Animals and five Year-Elements to date are considered via the following resume of each Year's features and qualities.

Nuclear Reactor

Rat Facts (Rat Year One 2008)

In the 12-Year Animal Cycle, odd numbers are Yang (Rat no.1) and even ones Yin (Pig no.12). The Rat, with 4 rear and 5 front toes (very odd!) has both Yin and Yang attributes, making it the ideal Animal to 'bridge' and link together consecutive Cycles!

The long-ago 'Animal Olympics' considered the Animal to start the Cycle, bright a long race, a raging river-crossing and a final sprint home. Smart Rat gave the cat (Tiger) the wrong start time, sneaked a ride across the river on Ox's back, and sprinted over the finish-line First (Ox was Second). The furious Tiger, arriving late for the race, was Third and has been chasing the Rat ever since! Full results of the competition for the 12 places are given in information later.

When 'your' Animal Year appears, recap the previous 12 years, meditating on your experiences, and plan thoroughly for the next 12 (avoiding distractions from this)!

Ox Tales (Ox Year Two 2009):

Earth Ox Year 2009 was the second of the current 12-Year Ganzhi Cycle. The Yellow Emperor, Huang Di (circa 2,700 Bce) instituted the Chinese Calendar in its current form and Ox year was 4706 agreeing to this.

Intelligent, hard-working and natural leaders by nature, Oxen are good-tempered, but should they lose their temper watch out! leading Oxen consist of Barack Obama, a Metal Ox. The Element's hard, strong and enduring nature suggests his inevitable resilience and capacity for continued hard work. Lists of paramount folk born under each sign precede the personel Horoscopes which follow.

In the Elemental Cycle together with the 12-Animal Cycle Elements repeat twice, successively. Ox Year 2009, was second (Yin) of two Earth Years (following Yang Earth Rat Year 2008).

Key Ox-Year qualities consist of persistence and intelligence. Those who aligned themselves with outgoing Rat Year's key qualities (hard work and sensitivity) the first of the 12-year cycle should have been able to build (intelligently) on their efforts, through lasting in them for other year.

Turbulent Tiger (Tiger Year Three 2010).

Just when you plan everything was going smoothly, along comes a Tiger! trouble and turbulence can accompany Tiger appearances. Yang Metal, as Year Element, can strengthen and intensify such effects. National Currencies and social Finances (Yang/Big Metal) consequently suffered in Tiger Year 2010 and volatility plagued the Banks.

Metal (Gold, Silver) can describe wealth, money and possible expenditure-many individuals and States like the U.S.A., Ireland, Greece and the U.K. Experienced tough times in this area during Tiger Year! Metal's bridging and linking abilities have helped to make this an ongoing issue.

Hare-Raising Experiences! (Rabbit Year Four 2011).

Those who persisted with their efforts throughout the previous year were rewarded with a year of relative calm in Yin Metal Rabbit Year 2011. Life appeared more laid-back, easygoing and relaxed for individuals-a vital respite, considering volatile Dragon Year to come in 2012.

Personal finance (Yin Metal) remained a key concern, however, and inordinate laxity in this area, and in general, should have been consistently avoided throughout Rabbit Year. Reconsider Fukushima, where careless use of Uranium, a 'soft'/Yin Metal, has caused Japan astronomical ongoing problems! Siting a Nuclear Reactor on a fault-line, in an earthquake-prone zone and in 'tsunami bay' represents laxity indeed!

Regarding Rabbits

Next full Moon, look carefully-you may see (like the Chinese) a Rabbit, under a tree, holding the elixir of life in its paw. We know from their reproduction-rate, there's never going to be a world rabbit-shortage! Thus, the rabbit is a Chinese longevity symbol. Its Lunar-location additional emphasises this, via the Moon's customary reproductive cycle links. The Rabbit is also considered the most fortunate or 'lucky' of the 12 Animal sign.

Lively 'Lung': volatile Visitor (Year 5 of the Current Cycle--Water Dragon Year 2012-13)

'When The Dragon (Lung) changes shape it does so quickly, taking those unprepared by surprise!' This expression refers to China's customary penchant for sudden expansion, at inevitable times (like now!). This should continue and even intensify during Dragon Year 2012-13. Dragon Years tend to be volatile, unpredictable and full of surprise.

Yang Water as Year Element recommend turbulence and strong emotional currents affecting aspects of life, possibly in the social Sector in particular. Water also symbolises Wealth and Communications and it will be bright to note either any of these issues become inter-linked in Dragon Year 2012-13.

Flexibility and foresight are vital qualities in Dragon Years. Due to their possible volatility, the strengths and frailness of plans, projects and individuals are magnified and thus some caution is required throughout this Year to avoid being carried away by events.

The Goat/Sheep

Years of the Goat:

1907 Fire; 1919 Earth; 1931 Metal; 1943 Water; 1955 Wood; 1967 Fire; 1979 Earth; 1991 Metal; 2003 Water; 2015 Wood.

Famous Goats/Sheep Include:

Pamela Anderson, Jane Austen, Anne Bancroft, Chow Yun Fat, Robert De Niro, John Denver, Mel Gibson, George Harrison, Julio Iglesias, Zhang Ziyi, Mick Jagger, Sir Laurence Olivier, Vangelis, John Wayne and Bruce Willis.

Personality

The elegant and refined Goat/Sheep is a creative, thoughtful and contemplative individual, commonly an idealist, with minute in the way of materialistic tendencies. Most comfortable at home, Goats often express themselves via some form of Artistic discipline.

Goats, however, can be shy and insecure, avoiding confrontation and taking unpopular decisions, sacrificing the achievement of personal goals to keep others happy. Well-mannered and popular, Goats/Sheep need to be more assertive to feel secure.

Ideal Goat/Sheep Occupations Include:

Design, Horticulture, Paediatrics, the Stage, Education, Hairdressing/Styling, Music, Journalism.

Relationships

In association terms, those born under the Sign of the Goat/Sheep are most compatible with those born under the Signs of the Rabbit and Pig and least compatible with the Rat or Ox.

Goat/Sheep in Dragon Year

Be sick person as conflicts and reverses may thwart this year's plans-legal and occupational set-backs, especially. Operate your temper, be polite and think before speaking. As Goats' Financial prospects are poor this year, avoid gambling and speculation. And custom relaxation.

Not a good year for Goat romance, rather Goats should custom positive-thinking and be creative.

The Yellow Emperor

The Yellow Emperor, Huang Di (circa 2,690-2,590 Bc) is credited with creation of the Chinese Calendar in its current form, although it is inevitable it was in use long before this. Yin/Yang and 5 Elements Theories, fundamentally affecting the way his Calendar operates are also credited to the Yellow Emperor and exert distinguished influences on events to this day.

Dragon Year 2012-13 is Year 4,710 by this Calendar, which is also used by many other countries of S.E. Asia. The Chinese who also (not surprisingly) invented History as a field for study, have the longest written and consistent, chronological record of events on the Planet (one from which we can learn lots!).

Fortunes of the Goat in Dragon Year 2012-13

Can the Indian Elephant Match the Chinese Dragon?

Can India match China and dominate the world? This examine comes to the mind of any discerning learner of history as the two Asian giants set course, each in its own way. China under Mao achieved independence from normal Chiang kai Shek in 1949.Chang was not a foreigner, thus it was only a convert of government and ideology. But India is dissimilar as the Hindus have not been masters in their own land for close to a thousand years. Ever since the Muslim invaders swept into India nearby 1000Ad the Hindus the main components of India were subjugated and conquered. No worthwhile Hindu rule existed and at the end of the Muslim rule (except for a very brief domination by the Maharattas and the Sikhs) the British took over. Thus when India achieved free time in 1947 it was free time in the literal sense as the Hindus after 1000 years became masters in their own land.

China was 2 years behind India and at that time India was economically the bigger power. But in a very short time the Chinese overtook India in roughly all spheres of business and world polity. In 1962 the Chinese also played a dirty game and reduced a naïve Indian leadership under Nehru to their knees with the Indian army routed all across the Himalayan border. In expanding China consolidated its hold on Tibet and stepped up a gentle obnoxious to cut off India. Presently China has only Japan (separated by the Sea of China) and Formosa to profess with, while India is moderately getting ringed by hostile elements like Pakistan in the west, Bangladesh in the east and the Maoists in the north in Nepal.

Nuclear Weapons

One of the reasons for all this possibly lies in the psyche of the Hindu, wherein he lacks aggressiveness. Thus we have a relevant myth of the meek and mild Hindu.The Chinese on the other hand have been aggressive and articulate. In expanding the Chinese have followed Mao's dictum 'power comes out of the barrel of a gun' and put it into telling effect with a weighty army backed by a nuclear arsenal. India on the other hand has followed the centuries old course of appeasement and lack of a proactive approach. possibly this is ingrained into Hindu plan that aggressiveness is just not there.

The effect is that at all times India is reacting to the Chinese moves and rarely has any coherent course existed except the dictum 'let us live in peace'. But power politics is not like that where domination is the name of the game. A weak government has also allowed fissiparous tendencies to flourish with the Naxalites controlling roughly 25% of Indian Territory and yet the Indian reactions are neither decisive nor proactive. In expanding the government by perpetuating the biggest ill of Hinduism the caste ideas by constitutional guarantees has divided Indian community as never before.

Industrially also the Indians are lagging behind China and the Gnp is less than half of China.We talk of democracy in a moralistic tone, but to what avail when thousands of farmers commit suicides even after 60 years of independence. As things stand India need a Bismarck to lead.The present prime priest a work banker cannot be the man to lead the Indian resurgence. In the mean time India cannot think big and must confine itself to parity with Pakistan. The Chinese will be laughing up their sleeve.

Can the Indian Elephant Match the Chinese Dragon?