This part is divided into two sections. It begins by describing the nature of the
Year of the Metal Tiger, that is, what everyone can expect from it. The next outlines
how you are likely to fare overall, including four specific areas: career, relationships,
health and wealth.
Hot passion meets cold steel with the arrival of the year of the Metal Tiger. This
combined sign signifies both the energy to begin activity and the determination
to follow it through to the end. Forget about last year’s slow plodding. Events
set in motion now will pick up speed and continue until either the objective is
attained or the whole endeavor crashes and burns.
Bold, cold Metal rules in contrast to last year’s pragmatic, calculating Earth.
This difference will be all the more dramatic as 2010 is a dynamic, Yang year. Metal’s
Yang aspect is extremely aggressive and does not tolerate opposition.
Unfortunately Metal has a destructive relationship with the Tiger’s fixed element,
Wood. In fact this is the fifth in a run of six years governed by an unlucky conflict
of elements. This should come as no surprise given the recent history of US and
world financial markets, massive numbers of foreclosures in the housing sector,
and the terrible tragedy that is Iraq today.
The combination of Metal and Tiger is not, however, a totally negative one. Together
they represent the kind of force necessary to accomplish the most difficult tasks.
The impossible just might be possible during this exciting time.
Things that have needed to get done but were not due to some blockage will be done
or at least see significant progress being made. On the other hand, some that probably
should never even have been attempted will also go to completion. This is because
the Metal Tiger is associated with a lemming mentality. The Norwegian story goes
that, once a group of them starts moving across the fields, they will charge ahead
and unthinkingly run straight off a cliff to their doom.
The point is now is the time to attack the most difficult issues you face. You have
one of your best chances of achieving a breakthrough. On the other hand, if you
still run into stiff opposition, you would do well to consider postponing your attempt
to another time. You see, the same force that propels you forward is also with those
opposing your efforts. Thinkers can prosper, but lemmings could experience serious
setbacks.
Since this is a Metal year, those people born in an Earth one will generally fare
better than others of their animal sign, while those born in a Wood one are likely
to do worse. It’s also slightly negative for those born in a Fire year and mildly
positive for Water sign people. Finally, those born in a Metal year will be in their
element and do well if their animal sign is compatible with the Tiger but could
run into lots of confrontations if not.
The only thing we can say for sure is the year 2010 will be a tumultuous one. This
is true for individuals, societies and the human race in general. It’s perhaps a
better time for knocking down walls than building them. People who thirst for adventure
and can reign in their emotions could experience a thrilling and rewarding year.
Those who seek peace and harmony might find themselves running for cover more than
a few times.