WHAT ARE OXEN LIKE? WHAT WILL THE EARTH OX YEAR BE LIKE?

Oxen are calm, methodical, practical and down-to-earth. They are strong, self-reliant, conservative, dutiful disciplinarians. They can be sullen and harbor a grudge. Unromantic, Oxen are loyal to and possessive of a few close friends. They achieve prosperity through routine, determination, hard work, and manual dexterity. They are born leaders, stubborn, with strong prejudices, logical and introverted.

The Earth Ox is less creative and more purposeful, aiming for security and stability. Awareness of her or his limitations makes this the slowest but surest Ox.

The Year of the Earth Ox is a relatively dormant period, not a time to start anything new or to innovate. Projects put in operation last year can be completed successfully - and there can be a rich harvest from the last year’s sowing (bailout? stimulus package?). It’s a time of consolidation and stability. Matters proceed happiest along already established lines. Any project conceived this year should be completed this year…Those suffering from bone ailments should find relief. Since the Ox relates to the plowing of the earth, treasure may be discovered this year/there could be significant archaeological finds.

I CHING READING

__ __ # 32 The Long Enduring. Success; freedom from error!
__6__ Thunder Righteous persistence brings reward. It is favorable
_____ to have in view a goal or destination.
_____
_____ Wind Symbol Thunder accompanied by wind; standing so
__ __ firmly that one cannot be uprooted

Changing 5th line One can overdo endurance and loyalty

__ __ # 28 Excess! The ridgepole sags! (There can be too much
_____ firmness.) Nonetheless the gentle and joyful act as one, so
_____ Lake it’s favorable to have a goal or destination. Success!
_____
_____ Wind Symbol A forest submerged in a great body of water.
__ __ Though alone, we feel neither fear nor discontent.

Respectfully submitted in basic goodness by Gail Whitacre

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