Personal Year 4
The “I Build” Year / Year of The Builder
“A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.”
Keywords: Building, Stability, Security, Authority, Order, Boundaries, Foundation, Form, Restriction
Crystal Companions: Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Petrified Wood
The first 3 years of the 9 year cycle are a bit more ambiguous. It’s hard to know, so early on, where you’re headed and how your visions will unfold. When you arrive at the 4-Year though, you get to see with more clarity as things begin to actually take shape. This, of course, will require a bit more discipline and pragmaticism! In other words, it’s getting “real” now, and with that, you need to apply a steady dose of earthly practicality!
The number 4 is one of order, form and structure. Consider: The 4 elements, the 4 seasons, The cardinal directions, the structure of a cube, the sturdiness of a table, the corners in a room etc. A Personal Year 4 is also about building a firm foundation. It is a 12 month period where finding your place in the world begins by creating strong roots around not just yourself, but your ideas, relationships, and anything else you wish to see flourish. Just be careful that you’re building not only strong, but smart. Just like 4 walls can keep us safe and protected, they can also keep us trapped and restricted. You want to build in such a way that you don’t end up boxing yourself too tightly!
Tarot Card Archetypes: The Emperor & Death
Power Cards: The 4 Fours
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