Here is everything I've been sensing about the Year of the Golden Metal Rabbit.

[BlueIris]

This article neatly sums up virtually everything I've been sensing about the forthcoming Rabbit Year (2/3/11-1/22/12.) Namely, that despite the popular perception of Years of the Rabbit as times of kindness and diplomacy, we're in for...less of that actually. Even less of that than we got in the Year of the Tiger, which is saying something.

Strangely, I found this in WashPo. The astrologers they interviewed managed to hit every single last big development I've been feeling for the next twelve months, including harsh times for Obama and the impending dissolution of the Jolie-Pitt marriage.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/28/AR2011012806363.html

The article is a great read, but I want to mention a couple of other things I've noticed about Years of the Rabbit since I started learning about Chinese astrology in '03.

One, Rabbit years can be years of major transformation. Big moves, career shifts and relationship changes (both endings and beginnings) are likely now. Second, Rabbit years require attentiveness to our survival, especially with regard to our physical safety. I've noticed that the energy of a Rabbit year can be tricky and unstable, and though Rabbit years are known for being more diplomatic, there are years in which major diplomacy screw ups can occur as well. The accidental U.S. bombing of Chinese embassies back in '99 comes to mind, as does the fall of Saigon.

Another note about survival--from what I've seen, a Rabbit year may have challenges, but it's important for us to take heed of the gifts it brings us, as I believe them to be the kind that are essential to our survival for the rest of the twelve year cycle. I know that the gifts I received in the spring and summer of 1999 were critical to my survival from there on out. So be attentive.

The other thing I want to mention should come with the caveats that it is in no way health advice, and that I am a big believer in free will and our ability to use it to trump astrological currents. IMO, Years of the Rabbit come along with increased fertility for many people. While I don't believe the energy is going to magically make anyone pregnant, I've already seen several incidents of enhanced fertility manifest in my own life, and couldn't help but notice an explosion of celebrity pregnancy announcements last month. I hope that anyone who isn't interested in starting or expanding a family this year will take extra care with the family planning stuff. But on the bright side, those of you who are trying to conceive or hoping for new grandkids, could be pleasantly surprised.

I wish I had a better feeling about how it's all going to go. At least we have our group here (for now.) Good luck, everyone.

[glinda]

1. But that was WaP0 which would like to see Pitt-Jolie dissolve since they are

activists of sorts. That goes for their thoughts on Obama also.
What I will say is that when one observes a Rabbit, they seem that they are not seeing you and as if they are looking out to the world before them. Don't approach them too closely or they will vanish quickly. I think the Rabbit is far smarter than appears but is prey to owls and other creatures when it goes to feed.
It will be a year of pauses and starts, of reviewing the world and our place in it and of course, of dangers when we seek to get our needs met if we do not pay attention.
IMHO.

[BlueIris]

6. I posted it because it is consistent with what I'm personally picking up.

And the people they interviewed are respectable contributors to the world of astrology, especially Raymond Lo. So I think that dismissing the entire thing as simply part of a WashPo agenda is unfair.

[Tsiyu]

2. Interesting interpretations

I can't believe we are already a month into this year.

it's been a mixed bag here, but staying positive and helping each other seem to be the key to making it.

I'm glad I'm menopausal, too :P

BTW, love your sigline. Planned Parenthood is getting a small donation from me from my tax refund. They need us more now than ever so i encourage all to donate if they can.

[Celebration]

3. hmmm, interesting

I was introduced to Chinese astrology about twenty years ago in Jackson Square in New Orleans, by a street artist who did a charcoal of my youngest daughter. We not only got the great picture, but our whole family got free readings.........it explained so much! I have never thought of myself in any other way than a double pig since that day! (year and month of pig!). My youngest daughter is a double rooster and her personality was absolutely nailed. The woman had a double rooster daughter, too, and she basically described her daughter, and even my own double rooster ten year old daughter was totally recognizing herself (dropping her jaw in amazement, actually)

I'm not much of a person who seeks out readings of any kind, but I would say I was blown away by this.

That is so interesting about Brad and Angelina both being rabbits. Well, she does have a lot of kids, LOL, not all the result of her fertility. Honestly I am not much of an Angelina fan, and don't follow that all that much.

I don't have any particular feeling about the predictions in the Washington Post. I do think they would love some Brad and Angelina gossip.

Observing rabbits, I would say, stops and starts would describe their behavior. So, we are probably in for stops and starts.

The career moves thing makes me go hmmmmmmmm.

I may try to read some more on the Year of the Rabbit. Thanks, BlueIris, for bringing all this to our attention.

[BlueIris]

5. Re: Rabbit people and large families. Regardless of fertility status, I've noticed they seem to

prefer them. Nadya Suleman (Octomom) was also born in a Rabbit year.

[Fire Walk With Me]

4. Positive change can sometimes leave us breathless

because change can be uncomfortable...what happens next? Will it be negative? What fills the void left behind?

When countries rise up and demand Democracy and a better way of living, the old is left behind. We're used to the old; its absence/falling away can almost cause grief, it's so familiar. The important thing is to remember that positive change is occurring and that the new directions need positive energy and follow-up in order to well continue.

We are shaking off the fleas; how nice it will be to no longer itch and be bitten. Almost a "What's missing"? condition. Look around and sense the joy welling up, becoming the Standard.

[glinda]

7. Speaking of rabbits. A great Gray Owl appeared today and our yard rabbit is gone.

[eilen]

8. I don't know much about Chinese Astrology

I did a quick google and it looks like I am a wooden snake and my husband is an earth monkey and we are supposed to be incompatible.

Some of it was right on but some wasn't.

I am not a luxury hound but I do prefer quiet, manageable work loads, get bored easy with my jobs and job hop.

My husband does put 100% into every endeavor or activity he does. He has amazing focus.

As far as the rest of the predictions of strife this year, I pretty much expected it with the energy of Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn!

I too, feel that Obama is in for a rough road ahead. It is going to be worse before it gets better.