FIRE ~

The fourth year of the cycle is ruled by Saturn. At first the connection between Saturn and fire may seem strange, but one must remember that the Lord of the Dead, of whom Saturn is a form, is also often the God of the Forge, as Ptah, Hephaestos, Ogoun, and others, and that Smithry has always been regarded as one of the magical arts. The Fire of the Fire year is, as I interpret it, not simply elemental fire, more represented in the cycle by the Sun, but rather the harnessed fire of the forge. The Fire year is a year of Tests, self- development, and transformation. Saturn's lessons may be difficult or painful, as fire may burn, but learning them successfully is the process of personal growth, tempering the individual and his/her powers as ore is rendered into metal objects. This is a year in which foundations may be laid, tied to the solid earth energy of the four directions. It is a time for perseverance, self-control, and seeking truth. It is a time for thorough grounding, and for personal transformation.

AIR ~

Now comes the influence of Mercury. All limits may be broken or transcended -for what can hold back the Air? It is a time of much change and transience in society. Many new ideas and movements, many of them short lived. Many discoveries and intellectual developments. Much, much communication. At best this is a time of earnest searching for knowledge and self-expression. It is also a time of superficiality, of fads, of instability and temporary conditions. It can also be a time of lying (especially through the media), trickery, and selfishness -all negative attributes of Mercury.

WATER ~

Water is ruled by Venus, who governs the number six. It can be a very fortunate year, for the sixth number governs harmony, love, and home life. But as the precedent of seven, six was also considered unlucky as well as overly worldly -another side of Venus. It may be a year dominated by charity, concern for others, and social conscience. But then again it may also be typified by selfishness, prejudice, and debauchery. The key word is Emotion; For the Lady of the Waters can be either a placid lake, or sixty foot waves. Emotion can be positive or negative, creative or destructive, as can this year. Hominess and domesticity may be marked, as may be agoraphobia or emotional dependence.

 

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