Opinion
Acu. | Issue #34 | Spring 2022
Catching the Tail of the Tiger by Yvette Masure
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Time to hold tight to the Tiger’s tail As the Chinese New Year rolls into action, Yvette Masure offers her unique take on what influence the energy of the water tiger might bring to bear on the year ahead
Yvette Masure Overseas Member: Portugal Tiger energy is known for power, bravery, and exorcising chaotic energy, so big changes are in the cauldron for us all, as the Ox year ends and we usher in the water Tiger. We also leave winter behind and enter springtime seasonal energies. Thus, tuning into the tiger and spring spirit, we can surely find an added assurance and vigour to our daily lifestyles. The tiger is a giant, a king of beasts and a powerful animal – and great success and desired achievements can be gained in this year. Third in the 12-animal zodiac cycle, the water tiger comes around every 60 years – initiating new beginnings and a new era. Endings always give rise to new beginnings. The geopolitical changes are perhaps the most important to see right now, economically speaking and climate-wise – especially for two countries that can and should get behind this. The greatest danger being a geopolitical storm, in which Beijing ramps up its aggression against Taiwan at the same time as Russia does the same against the Ukraine. The world’s two largest (carbon) emitters need to address plans to decarbonise. Competition is now hardwired into the US-China relationship, and the situation in 2022 caters to the inflexible approach. We need increased emergency co-ordination of economic policy, with China. Tigers are quick to action, so be prepared for situations to change quickly. Crazy dreams can become a reality. But tempers flare, drama and excitement reign.
This can apply to personal relationships, career developments, and on a larger scale, political unrest or social revolution. There is no middle ground in the year of the Tiger: great boons and wonderful luck… or getting easily burnt. So what of the water element of the water Tiger? ‘Water is connected to sensitivity, creativity, being impressionable’ Susan Levitt explains. It is the strongest element – even stronger than fire. Fear and indecisiveness are the negative attributes of emotional extremes that can mean chaos. For some the water Tiger wild emotions are liberating. The strength to take the risk, to do what you were always driven to do. Most compatible with Tiger energies, thus likely to have a good year, are Horse, Dog and Pig birth years, being most receptive to the year’s creative, wild and intense energy. Horse’s liveliness, Dog’s idealism and Pig’s courage make them most likely to be rewarded for taking risks and to see great fortune in everything from finance to travel to love, as a result. Unfortunately for the Rat, Ox and Monkey, they are less comfortable with the Tiger and least compatible to the year’s energies. This can bring unexpected problems, so be diligent, stay the course, and use conscientiousness in your work. It could be an idea to hold tight to the Tiger’s tail, to get where you dream to go. The time is right if so. Be in the now and trust in yourself and life. It is for living, after all. Enjoy what you can. Health is wealth. Live. Laugh. Love.
