Change. Transition. Movement.
A time to create balance that supports and brings about change.
“Change is gonna come.” – Sam Cooke
By Michael John Fierro
The headline for my 2020, a 4 Universal Year forecast was: “RECONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION OR, DESTRUCTION AND CHAOS.”
We received a great deal of the latter and not much of the former and, as we move into 2021, therein lies the rub. That very situation will create a great many problems because the 5 Year is the middle year of any 9-year cycle. It is a fulcrum year. A year in which balance is necessary as a means to create the positive modifications that are required during what is a year of change.
It is a year for which a strong, organized, and stable foundation is necessary. For it is only on a strong foundation that changes can take hold, knowing that there is a structure that is holding things together, thus enabling the changes to take root, prosper and, progress.
In the realm of numerology, 2021 is a FIVE Universal year. A FIVE year is a year of change, transformation, transitions, and movement. It is also a representation of the human condition (the 5 senses). With that in mind, 2021 portends a culmination of the changes that have been sweeping the planet over the past few years beginning in 2016 (a 9 Universal Year, a year of endings).
Because in 2016 we did not rid ourselves of those things that did not serve the greater good and, for the past four years we have been dealing with the result of the lack of action on that front, coupled with a constant stream of chaotic and misguided behavior, what has resulted is the exacerbation of all the conditions and situations that have burdened this country (and others) for many years.
This year has the potential to finally place humankind on a new and more beneficial (to all) course although I doubt that the path will be easy. One of the conditions that must exist so that the energy of the 5 can work well is that the previous year, a Universal 4, was used to build and maintain a solid foundation and structure for moving forward.
As we are all aware, 2020 was anything but that. It was a year of chaos and upset, that included a viral pandemic that completely upended all aspects of life throughout the world. It is that fact that makes me believe that although we may see some improvement in 2021, we may be in for a long and difficult haul before we get to a place of “normal” and that “normal” will be a new type of normal, that is, new in the sense when it is compared to that with which we are familiar and comfortable.
Because the 5 represents the human condition and the five senses, it is this aspect that makes me believe that the virus will continue to be with us as a part of life for some time to come. I believe that there are great lessons that have not been taught and learned and, that are long overdue from being integrated into our lives. Many of these lessons concern the way we treat our physical bodies and, our physical home. It is something to which we must adjust as we continue to deal with the effects on the physical, mental, and emotional parts of our beings.
One of the conditions that was highlighted during 2020 due to the pandemic was that everyone had to slow down. Consumption slowed. Damage to our environment was given a respite. It is one part of the structure represented by the 4 that was a necessary addition to our lives…learning to take time for ourselves. Taking time to be appreciative of what we have and becoming less concerned with obtaining more. Taking time to honor ourselves and, by so doing, learning to honor others. All of these things were structural changes in society and, given the opportunity to be nourished and encouraged, can have great long-term effect on everyone.
Humans have done all that we can to assert our superiority over others and, more importantly, over our planet. In doing so we have wreaked havoc and created problems worldwide. I believe the Earth is a living, breathing entity and has had just about enough of our shit. Since we don’t particularly listen to, or pay attention to the signals that the planet sends us, I believe she is responding in a way that gets our attention. And that way was to give us a worldwide health situation that is forcing us to realize how closely interconnected we all are and, more importantly, that what affects one, affects all.
The pandemic has highlighted the many areas of society and government in which we fail to adequately care for our citizens while shining a bright light on those areas in which we fall woefully short in insuring that every person can live a fair and equitable life. We have been tragically reminded during 2020 of how much work remains when it comes to race relations, racism, hunger, housing, education, law enforcement in need of reform and, the lack of adequate health care resources so that every man, woman and, child can receive the medical care and treatment they deserve as well as a standard of living worthy of any human being.
As with all years, there are positive and negative aspects that must be considered.
Please keep in the mind that any and all of the situations and conditions that follow are certainly possible. My concern is that the lack of the underlying structure and organization may be too tenuous for anything to take a strong hold in whatever area it may be a part of or, that the lack of structure will embolden and encourage some to engage in and promote unrest and conflict. Much will depend on the strength and capability of those in the positions of authority who hold the power to affect anything and everything that happens. Or, doesn’t.
One of the positive aspects of a FIVE Universal year indicates an increase in the activity surrounding commerce and trade, with an improvement in the overall economic conditions globally. This may be the year when the world financial picture shows some sustained growth with a healthier outlook and, a new perspective, although I believe that true improvement will not occur until 2022 (a Universal 6 Year).
This, of course, will be directly affected by the groundwork and foundation that was laid in 2020 (a Universal 4 Year) and, because we fell short on so many levels, this process may take longer than we would like. It is also incumbent upon us to demand and help create the changes that are required.
From a numerological perspective, it is ironic that we are looking to the FIVE to bring order to the chaos that was borne out of a wasted and misguided FOUR year. Under normal circumstances, we would be firmly rooted in a foundation that could support and withstand any upcoming changes.
More important in the context of the FIVE year will be conditions and situations concerning the human condition. 2021 should see a great increase in the interest in metaphysics and psychology…a more intense and far-reaching desire to more fully understand our existence here on Earth.
In Numerology, FIVE is an indication of the human experience and the FIVE senses, and it is within this context where a greater focus will be aimed. People will be drawn to better educating themselves in new and different subjects, while simultaneously intensifying their knowledge of the “whys” of their lives.
There will be a development in new attitudes and beliefs, and a rejuvenation of the human spirit. A rise in the condition of the “one” will be seen as a natural baseline for the rising up of all of mankind. Individuals will look to not only gain deeper insight and understanding into their personal existence, they will also be more in-tune with their part in the bigger picture, ”what part do I play in the whole?”
People will be much more aware of the effects that their individual efforts have on the collective. We may see an increase in heroic actions that lift us all to a better place. This may all be coupled with new and (in the context of the times) radical views on the way we live and co-exist with one another and our planet.
The FIVE Universal year brings about expansion in many realms of living. There will be an undercurrent of change and transition that will affect societies and the way things are handled (think back to the social changes of 1967).
People will more fully understand the importance of being versatile and of possessing the innate ability to foster the changes necessary to improve the “race consciousness” as it pertains to living in concert with the planet on which we reside.
Improvements in many aspects of living and commerce may be brought about. The influence of the 5, and its association with the concept of law and order, may impel action in the realm of law enforcement and policing practices in general while changes also come about in the area of jurisprudence.
New ideas and thought patterns that more keenly connect us to our sense of spirit and our thoughts about oneness may spring up in all segments, cultures, and countries around the globe.
In the United States, 2021 may bring about a change in our elections and electoral processes. This may very well be the year when a new, third party arises from the political landscape as people desire and clamor for a change in the system and the way things are done. It is important to remember that CHANGE and BALANCE are two key words associated with the 5 energy and it is obvious to this author that change is necessary and things most definitely must be brought into balance for the good of everyone.
On the negative side of the 5 Universal year, there may be an increase in international nervousness, as reactions to the impending changes are met with fear and a show of force. One of the other conditions the 5 represents are the tenets of law and order. While people will be seeking justice, the powers that be may react by using new, and more restrictive laws to hold onto their place of power.
As the old way of doing things falls away, we may experience great opposition to the new, more radical (relatively speaking) thoughts and beliefs that will permeate the mindset of people. Political assassinations may take place, as people looking to foster change, but who are working out of anger and fear, may feel it necessary to make an urgent and dramatic statement.
Another caution to be heeded is that we individually and collectively guard against all forms of self-indulgent and over-indulgent behaviors. Excesses in all aspects and areas of life must be tempered for the good of all.
One of the major and overarching conditions of the number 5 is BALANCE. It is of the utmost importance, that everyone seeks, and discovers, their own personal middle ground. One must understand, and take responsibility for their actions while giving thought to the effect their actions may have on the overall picture.
If a positive outlook and belief system can take root, we will all get to experience a better life and existence. In many ways, this will be a time of rebirth…rebirth of balance, harmony, joy, compassion, consideration and love. Collectively we must look to create balance and progress while incorporating changes that are most definitely for the greater good.
To quote the late, great Sam Cooke, “…change is gonna come” a concept reinforced by Bob Dylan when he sang, “…the time’s they are a-changing”.
Do your part to bring about and foster change in your homes, communities, governments and nations. Most importantly, do what you can to bring about change in your personal lives that can assist in creating the necessary changes and energy that will ripple out and affect the common and, more importantly, the greater good.
It is this author’s prayer that you gain the understanding and insight necessary so you can do your part and participate in these changes, and that you may get to enjoy that which lies before you.
Blessings of Love & Light
Michael John Fierro
Numerologist/Author
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