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2003 is water Goat, also known as Sheep.
I think sheep is actually more appropriate,
as it mirrors our perception of the symbology
better. Of course, sheep are followers of
the rest, so don't expect anything major
to be accomplished in the world without some
wrangling.
Sheep years would mean also that there
will
be more general movement toward more
democratic
processes wherever there has been a
push
for control, and a desire to talk things
out for peace rather than fight --
which
is good. Sheep move in the same direction,
but they can't be pushed. Makes me
think
of "Babe" and how he learned
the
secret words (Baa Ram Yew) to be able
to
direct the sheep. Hmmm. Could it be
that
we may be temporarily vulnerable to
someone
who can sway the public sentiment through
saying the right words? People may
also be
over-worried about things, and you
will hear
a bit more complaining.
This upcoming year will also see more
of
an introspective mood, which would
be a normal
reaction after a year of great volatility.
I think people will be sitting back
and taking
stock of their situations (no pun intended!).
Sheep represents artistic and creative
work.
Also, it has more of a concern over
family
and friends than gaining wealth. I
would
say that the mood will be one of realizing
that money isn't everything, and that
after
all is said and done, what we really
need
is the support that only a (spiritual)
family
or a good friend can provide, because
there
are no guarantees in this life. People
of
like-mind will be sticking together
and finding
comfort there.
In conjunction with being a Sheep year, next
year is a Water year as well. Water is tranquil
when left alone, but can be whipped up into
a tidal wave if disturbed. Mostly I think
people will be feeling very emotional and
-- in conjunction with the sheep symbol --
congregating together for mutual emotional
support.
Looks like 2003 will be very much an inner
experience for us all (no matter what is
going on outside), as we search to find friends
and personal interests that we can relate
to on a more meaningful level, and which
support our feelings of belonging to a certain
group. In a larger sense, it may prompt a
more unified feeling for all people on earth
as brothers and sisters, and a willingness
to help out and volunteer, especially for
a peaceful cause.
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