{"id":571,"date":"2020-02-05T21:01:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T02:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.theqiinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=571"},"modified":"2020-04-02T15:59:18","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T20:59:18","slug":"2020-year-of-the-yang-metal-rat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.theqiinstitute.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/05\/2020-year-of-the-yang-metal-rat\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Year of the Yang Metal Rat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We began the transition from the year of the Yin Earth Pig\/Boar<\/a> , with the year of the Yang Metal Rat celebration beginning January 25th<\/sup>, 2020. GengZi \u5e9a\u5b50<\/span><\/span><\/span>, the Year of the Golden (Yang Metal) Rat begins February 4, 2020. This is also the \u201creal\u201d first day of spring, the commonly accepted Western first day of spring March 20th<\/sup> is actually the peak of spring, each day after we transition towards Summer. The last day of the year of the Rat is February 11, 2021. The Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) occurs on the second new moon after the winter solstice. The festival lasts approximately two weeks and ends with the Full Moon Festival of Heaven or Festival of Lanterns on February 8th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

The Rat begins a new twelve year cycle and the next Metal Rat year will not occur again until 2080. As the story is told, when the Jade Emperor gathered the animals together to create the calendar the Rat was riding on the back of the Ox and when they were approaching the Emperor the Rat jumped off the Ox\u2019s back and ran to the Emperor, thus arriving first. The Ox second, followed by the other animals with the Pig\/Boar last. Hence the order of the 12 Animal system.<\/p>\n

Each Rat year is a sign of a new beginning a type of renewal with a new energy cycle. \u201cThe Rat symbol is symbolic of adaptability, kindness, creativity, foresight, and intelligence. It is also known for success, expanse, stealth, strength, and the ability to solve problems that other people cannot. (Master Tang<\/a>)\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ken Cohen <\/a>states the \u201cPositive Side: The fact that this year is the beginning of the 12-year cycle and the elements are in harmony means that it should be a relatively good year for creativity, prosperity, education, romance, and to re-dedicate yourself to health and balance.<\/p>\n

Negative Side: However, because earth element is lacking and metal could be interpreted as sinking into the water, it is important to be extra careful that you build a stable foundation under whatever you do\u2014whether building a house, studying a subject, or starting a new job or relationship. Also, metal and water are cold and relate to autumn and winter. The cold attitude of people in a position of power or authority and the cold nature of large institutions, such as government and corporations, will be even more apparent, which means continuing worldwide protests against injustice, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. It is interesting to note that the Boxer Rebellion, one of the most famous Chinese revolts against colonialism, peaked in 1900, a Metal Rat Year. (Ken Cohen<\/a>)\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I mentioned in my Winter Greetings in early November 2019, the cosmological energy this winter season has weakened the lung function and\/or immune system of many\u2026 The off-season warmth many of us experienced this winter is turning towards a cold spring and this pattern of cosmological Qi I am afraid will not be much better for many people. The new cold spring Qi has already begun to influence those people who suffer from joint pain and\/or lower back pain. It is possible that this pattern is also weakening the function of some people\u2019s liver, heart, and\/or lung. Even now near the close of the winter season, the world is watching the Wuhan coronavirus as it spreads in China and beyond. In Chinese tradition, Rat is a symbol for brilliance, deep wisdom and strong new life energy. It has the most honored position of being the very first animal symbol in the Chinese zodiac. Rat brings the power to shake off any old patterns of stagnation to create power and usher in new energy into your life. The Rat is inherently noble and prosperous. Perhaps under the influence of Yang Metal energy, this year brings the potential for double prosperity into our lives? The word for “metal” in Chinese in Jin \u91d1<\/span><\/span><\/span>, which we also use to mean gold. (Master Wu<\/a>)\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In our article 2019 Year of the Yin Earth Pig, we predicted based on prior Earth Pig years \u201cwe see the tendency for: severe weather, erratic weather patterns (as in the USA deep freeze of 1899), buildup of tensions with communist\/socialist groups and countries, promotion of\/use of electric cars, expansion of trade, revolutionary inventions (vulcanized rubber production), etc\u2026 JiHai\u5df1\u4ea5 <\/span><\/span><\/span>(Yin Earth Pig) energy suggests that we will have even more dramatic, changing weather patterns in coming year. The extremely dangerous cold that has descended upon the US, from the Midwest to the East Coast, these last several days, is a signal of the upcoming weather craziness this year.<\/p>\n

Review the lists below for a more thorough understanding of the past cycles.<\/p>\n

1960<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

(https:\/\/www.onthisday.com\/events\/date\/1960<\/a>, https:\/\/worldhistoryproject.org\/1960<\/a>)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n