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David Dalton <dalton@nfld.com> posted:

We have very high winds here tonight (W 98 gusts 140 km/h)
and it is waning crescent moon, so the situation is the same
as the night of January 6, 1994, the second night of my
mildest and best waning crescent high. However tonight
there are no signs of a high for me yet, but perhaps a
slight nervousness/anxiety, maybe an anticipation like
Christmas Eve as a child. Also as far as I can remember
I did not have a waxing gibbous moon trial precursor 5.5 lunar
months ago, whereas I had in January 1994.

Isaac Asimov, in his Guide to the Bible, Volume 1, says
that the cherubim are personifications of the storm and
the seraphim are personifications of the lightning. Three
other of my waning crescent highs (Sept91, Jun93, and
Aug/Sept94) had clear sky lightning at or near the onset
of the highs, while the above-mentioned Jan94 had
highly variable weather. The clear sky lightning I think
was due to solar activity a few days before affecting
the ionosphere.

Also the night of January 6, 1994 I walked to The Ship Inn
and then from there up Signal Hill, but I am not going to
venture out tonight.

Asimov also says that the serpent can represent the
lightning, and I relate the Naga water serpent associated
with the Buddha to blue clear sky lightning over water
at the onset of my late August/early September94
waning crescent high.

In traditional Chinese culture, the Year of Bingwu (2026 in the Gregorian calendar), also known as the "Red Horse Year" in folk customs, coincides with a crucial transition period of the Nine Purple Li Fire Luck. It is widely regarded as a key turning point for fortunes from perspectives such as the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Five Elements, and luck cycles. The specific interpretations are as follows:

1. **Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the Five Elements: Double Fire Fuels Transformation, Creating Turning Points for Industries and Individuals**
2026 is ruled by both the Heavenly Stem "Bing" and the Earthly Branch "Wu," both of which belong to the Fire element in the Five Elements, forming a "double fire blazing" pattern of the Red Horse Year. Fire symbolizes passion, transformation, and creativity in the Five Elements. This abundant fire energy will drive changes across various fields, presenting turning points for different industries and individuals. For instance, industries associated with the Fire element|o-C-osuch as energy, technology, and entertainment|o-C-omay embrace breakthrough development opportunities. In contrast, industries aligned with the Metal element (which is restrained by Fire), like finance, need to adjust their strategies to withstand pressures. For individuals, 2026 is an ideal time to pursue plans requiring courage and initiative, making it a prime opportunity to break free from rigid routines and achieve self-transcendence. However, the excessive Fire energy may also lead to impulsiveness and anxiety; maintaining a balanced mindset will enable one to leverage this fiery momentum for personal transformation.

2. **Nine Purple Li Fire Luck: A Critical Transition Period, Guiding Spiritual Transformation for the Era and Individuals**
The period from 2024 to 2043 falls under the Nine Purple Li Fire Luck, and 2026 marks a pivotal transition within this cycle. Beyond corresponding to material industries, the Li Fire also represents spiritual growth and inner awakening. Previously, society may have focused more on material accumulation, but starting from 2026, there will be a growing emphasis on spiritual needs|o-C-ofields such as cultural creativity, spiritual healing, and the revival of traditional culture will gain increasing attention. For ordinary people, this year also signifies a turning point in mindset and lifestyle: it is necessary to break rigid perceptions, let go of internal conflicts, and shift toward a life centered on self-improvement and spiritual prosperity, aligning with the core essence of the Nine Purple Fire Luck|o-C-o"rebirth and transformation."
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MiXue fan <user11874@newsgrouper.org.invalid> posted:

David Dalton <dalton@nfld.com> posted:

We have very high winds here tonight (W 98 gusts 140 km/h)
and it is waning crescent moon, so the situation is the same
as the night of January 6, 1994, the second night of my
mildest and best waning crescent high. However tonight
there are no signs of a high for me yet, but perhaps a
slight nervousness/anxiety, maybe an anticipation like
Christmas Eve as a child. Also as far as I can remember
I did not have a waxing gibbous moon trial precursor 5.5 lunar
months ago, whereas I had in January 1994.

Isaac Asimov, in his Guide to the Bible, Volume 1, says
that the cherubim are personifications of the storm and
the seraphim are personifications of the lightning. Three
other of my waning crescent highs (Sept91, Jun93, and
Aug/Sept94) had clear sky lightning at or near the onset
of the highs, while the above-mentioned Jan94 had
highly variable weather. The clear sky lightning I think
was due to solar activity a few days before affecting
the ionosphere.

Also the night of January 6, 1994 I walked to The Ship Inn
and then from there up Signal Hill, but I am not going to
venture out tonight.

Asimov also says that the serpent can represent the
lightning, and I relate the Naga water serpent associated
with the Buddha to blue clear sky lightning over water
at the onset of my late August/early September94
waning crescent high.

In traditional Chinese culture, the Year of Bingwu (2026 in the Gregorian calendar), also known as the "Red Horse Year" in folk customs, coincides with a crucial transition period of the Nine Purple Li Fire Luck. It is widely regarded as a key turning point for fortunes from perspectives such as the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Five Elements, and luck cycles. The specific interpretations are as follows:

1. **Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the Five Elements: Double Fire Fuels Transformation, Creating Turning Points for Industries and Individuals**
2026 is ruled by both the Heavenly Stem "Bing" and the Earthly Branch "Wu," both of which belong to the Fire element in the Five Elements, forming a "double fire blazing" pattern of the Red Horse Year. Fire symbolizes passion, transformation, and creativity in the Five Elements. This abundant fire energy will drive changes across various fields, presenting turning points for different industries and individuals. For instance, industries associated with the Fire element|o-C-osuch as energy, technology, and entertainment|o-C-omay embrace breakthrough development opportunities. In contrast, industries aligned with the Metal element (which is restrained by Fire), like finance, need to adjust their strategies to withstand pressures. For individuals, 2026 is an ideal time to pursue plans requiring courage and initiative, making it a prime opportunity to break free from rigid routines and achieve self-transcendence. However, the excessive Fire energy may also lead to impulsiveness and anxiety; maintaining a balanced mindset will enable one to leverage this fiery momentum for personal transformation.

2. **Nine Purple Li Fire Luck: A Critical Transition Period, Guiding Spiritual Transformation for the Era and Individuals**
The period from 2024 to 2043 falls under the Nine Purple Li Fire Luck, and 2026 marks a pivotal transition within this cycle. Beyond corresponding to material industries, the Li Fire also represents spiritual growth and inner awakening. Previously, society may have focused more on material accumulation, but starting from 2026, there will be a growing emphasis on spiritual needs|o-C-ofields such as cultural creativity, spiritual healing, and the revival of traditional culture will gain increasing attention. For ordinary people, this year also signifies a turning point in mindset and lifestyle: it is necessary to break rigid perceptions, let go of internal conflicts, and shift toward a life centered on self-improvement and spiritual prosperity, aligning with the core essence of the Nine Purple Fire Luck|o-C-o"rebirth and transformation."

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Phased Key Nodes of the 2024rCo2043 Nine Purple Li Fire Period

I. Ignition Period (2024rCo2029):
Wood Generates Fire, Fire Starts to Rise, Technology and Policies Break Through

Core Trend Nodes

1. 2024: Policies related to AI and new energy are intensively implemented, and the transformation of various industries officially starts;
2. 2026: 6G and quantum communication technologies are commercialized, and the virtual economy begins to emerge;
3. 2029: The critical point of Wood-Fire transition, the basic pattern of the Fire Period is initially formed, and industry differentiation begins to appear.

Impact of Fire Restraining Metal on Metal-related Industries (Including Finance)

Physical Metal-related industries (such as steel and machinery manufacturing) face order fluctuations, with the superposition of raw material costs and transformation pressure; the financial industry is significantly impacted by regulatory policy adjustments and financial technology, and the profit space of traditional businesses is under pressure.

Response Priorities

Wood Generates Fire: Layout stable assets such as real estate and bulk commodities to consolidate the foundation; accelerate digital transformation: The financial industry promotes the implementation of financial technology, and physical Metal-related industries focus on intelligent manufacturing to adapt to the Fire attribute technology environment in advance.

II. Peak Period (2030rCo2034):
Pure Fire Period, Fire Blazes, Fire Attribute Industries Boom

Core Trend Nodes

1. 2030: AI technology fully penetrates various industries, new energy becomes the mainstream energy, and Fire attribute industries enter a period of explosive growth;
2. 2032: Cultural rejuvenation reaches its peak, and the demand for spiritual consumption and cultural and creative industries surges;
3. 2034: The mid-term inflection point of the Fire Period, regulatory policies become stricter, industry bubbles begin to clear, and the market concentrates on high-quality enterprises.

Impact of Fire Restraining Metal on Metal-related Industries (Including Finance)

The effect of Fire restraining Metal is the most significant: Traditional physical Metal-related industries (such as traditional steel and ordinary machinery) experience overcapacity, and the pressure of elimination increases; the financial industry faces high regulatory pressure, the substitution of fintech for traditional financial models accelerates, and industry competition becomes fierce.

Response Priorities

Restrain Fire from Restraining Metal: Strengthen compliance management and risk control to avoid policy and market fluctuation risks; promote Fire-Metal balance: Proactively embrace Fire attribute technologies such as AI and blockchain, and innovate business models (e.g., physical Metal-related industries engage in high-end customized manufacturing, and the financial industry launches intelligent investment consulting, digital wallets, etc.).

III. Transformation Period (2035rCo2039):
Fire Generates Earth, Fire Stabilizes, Integration of Physical and Virtual Economies

Core Trend Nodes

1. 2035: Metaverse and digital twin technologies are applied on a large scale, and the in-depth integration of physical industries and the virtual economy is realized; 2. 2037: Green finance and ESG concepts become the industry mainstream, and sustainable development becomes the core requirement;
3. 2039: The late stage of the Fire Period, Earth energy gradually becomes prosperous, the industrial focus returns to the improvement of physical quality, and the dividends of the Fire Period gradually end.

Impact of Fire Restraining Metal on Metal-related Industries (Including Finance)

Differentiation in transformation effects: Successful Metal-related fields such as high-end manufacturing and green finance begin to rise; traditional backward-capacity physical Metal-related industries are eliminated at an accelerated pace, and the financial industry gradually adapts to the rhythm of regulatory and technological integration, with reduced pressure.

Response Priorities

Fire-Earth Balance: Focus on fields such as green manufacturing and sustainable finance to conform to the energy conversion trend of Fire generating Earth; Earth Nourishes Metal: Deeply cultivate entity-related fields such as supply chain finance and industrial Internet, consolidate transformation achievements, and enhance the right to speak in the industrial chain.

IV. Closing Period (2040rCo2043):
Fire Transitions to Water, Fire Weakens, Transition to Water Period

Core Trend Nodes

1. 2040: Breakthroughs are made in cutting-edge technologies such as quantum computing and controlled nuclear fusion, laying the foundation for the Water Period;
2. 2042: Industry standards are finalized, leading enterprises consolidate their positions, and the market pattern tends to be stable;
3. February 3, 2043: The Nine Purple Li Fire Period officially ends, and after the Start of Spring in 2044, it will enter the First Fortune of the Upper Yuan (One White Kan Water Period).

Impact of Fire Restraining Metal on Metal-related Industries (Including Finance)

The impact of Fire restraining Metal is greatly weakened, Metal-related industries have basically completed their transformation, fintech and traditional finance are deeply integrated, and physical Metal-related industries have formed a high-end and green development pattern; the industry focus shifts to the advance layout to adapt to the Water Period trend (Water governs wisdom and flow).

Response Priorities

Advance Layout for Water Period: Develop fields that fit the "flow and wisdom" attributes such as digital finance and logistics finance; optimize asset and talent structure: Reserve technical talents suitable for the development of the Water Period, adjust asset allocation, and smoothly connect to the next cycle.

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MiXue fan posted:

MiXue fan posted:

David posted:

Isaac Asimov, in his Guide to the Bible, Volume 1, says
that the cherubim are personifications of the storm and
the seraphim are personifications of the lightning. ...

Interesting how a mind mite projects. Machine-elves (Me) at work.
Joseph Campbell speculated how the gods related to organs of a body.

Asimov also says that the serpent can represent the
lightning, and I relate ...

Seeing deities as parents of a sort may occur naturally.

In traditional Chinese culture, ...

Reminds me of astrology, seeing what is seen as a scene changes.

... related to AI and ...
... quantum communication technologies ...

... Integration of Physical and Virtual Economies

... Metaverse and digital twin technologies

... quantum computing and controlled nuclear fusion ...

Prognostication reminds one of TTC 38.
Many a mind sighs at a Teh view.

Using an oracle, an AI/LLM or an other technique
may be said to occur long after Da Dao goes away.

A curious critter emerges from a litter
in terms of great being Shang or Ta/Da.

- thanks! Cheers!
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one posted:

David posted:

Isaac Asimov, in his Guide to the Bible, Volume 1, says
that the cherubim are personifications of the storm and
the seraphim are personifications of the lightning. ...

Asimov also says that the serpent can represent the
lightning, and I relate ...

Prognostication reminds one of TTC 38.
Many a mind sighs at a Teh view.

Taoist yoga may parallel Indian forms. A mind's eye
located at a third spot, a Ming Tang, Hall of Light.

Using an oracle, an AI/LLM or an other technique
may be said to occur long after Da Dao goes away.

A curious critter emerges from a litter
in terms of great being Shang or Ta/Da.

A form of ChatGPT suggests Shang/Xia refers
to a vertical hierarchy while Ta, or Da,
is horizontally suggesting expansion.

Higher Virtue/Power versus lower
differ from greater and lesser Ways.

Having lost the Great Way and Higher Virtue,
the powers that emerge could be akin to various
myths and legends which spring from the sides
of mountain deities. Lost lore and such.

- thanks! aye. Cheers!
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