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Expect this clash between Fire and Metal, between Metal and Tree, to be robust. Antagonistic events will arise. Still, there are many constructive, upbeat options and possibilities. Three tree is associated with new discoveries, fresh beginnings and new ideas. Combined with 9 Fire's illumination, adventure and entertainment, this can be a very interesting month. While 6 Metal is at odds with the other ki, its yang stability will tend to balance the otherwise restless, very active mood. <P> Look at it this way. See 6 Metal as a spiral tightly winding towards the center, like the spring in a clock. See 3 Tree as a tightly wound spiral that is unwinding towards the outside. It is the same spring, but in different phases -- binding together and letting go. So, we have some similarities but also some big differences. <P> So when it comes to global events, we should be choosy. If a new idea or event begins to flow in a constructive way, we can go with it -- leaning towards Tree and Fire. If a situation begins to deteriorate, we can stand strong, in 6 Metal solidarity. These are normal human responses and, so, will be natural for most of us...." <P> </FONT> <FONT SIZE =4 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> Here are some observations from the April timeframe. <P> India launched their first long range nuclear missile, becoming the seventh nation with the capability to commit mass murder over great distances. We say the people of the world want seven to become zero. Atomic weapons serve no useful purpose. Why not long range food delivery instead? <P> Two new scandals erupted, both tied to moral corruption in the American military and secret service. In a Colombian hotel, a secret service agent got into an argument over pay with a prostitute. This quickly escalated into an incident revealing that twenty-three agents and military personnel had been involved. <P> Far worse, photos were published showing US Troops abusing the bodies of enemy suicide bombers in Afghanistan. Members of the 82nd Airborne have been detained but, after the urination photos, the recent Quran burning fiasco and then the soldier who went berserk, killing Afghan civilians, these photos pretty much seal global opinion of the American military. We believe that the vast majority of our soldiers are good and noble people. Certainly the ones we have known. But in the eyes of millions around the world, it will be a very long time before they see the USA in a favorable way. What would Americans think if they saw photos of Spanish, or Chinese or Russian soldiers doing these things? Most Americans would say it is evil and barbaric. <P> And it is. <P> Dick Clark, the creator of American Bandstand and known as America's oldest teenager, passed away from a massive heart attack, on April 18. Born November 30, 1929 (2 Soil month / 8 Soil year), he occupied the annual house of 7 Metal and 1 Water for the month. Seven strongly supports 1 Water (silence, spirituality) which controls 9 Fire (heart, cardiovascular). Both 1 and 7 are antagonistic with 9, yet this combination would not normally be serious, suggesting that he was in a weakened state. <P> Dick brought Rock & Roll to American television, making it acceptable to the mainstream public and, thereby, to the world. He also hosted numerous New Years Eve celebrations in New York's Times Square. Beneath his friendly 2 Soil facade, he was a true 8 Soil revolutionary, in a very upbeat and constructive way. He leaves great memories behind for an entire generation of Americans. <P><BR> <A HREF="From Nameless.pdf" title="From Nameless"> <IMG SRC="images/adobe.gif" HEIGHT=15 WIDTH=15> </A> </FONT> <FONT SIZE =4 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Papyrus, Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <A HREF="From Nameless.pdf" title="From Nameless"> From Nameless</A> - This Adobe Reader&#174; (PDF) file may be shared freely. <P> <A HREF="SODISflyer_en.pdf" title="SODIS Flyer"> <IMG SRC="images/adobe.gif" HEIGHT=15 WIDTH=15> </A> <A HREF="SODISflyer_en.pdf" title="SODIS Flyer"> SODIS&#174; Flyer</A>- describing a safe way to purify water in emergencies. <P> <BR> </FONT> <FONT SIZE =4 COLOR=#C71585 FACE="Papyrus, Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <U>Articles Below</U>:<BR> 'Precession of the Equinoxes' Link updated October, 2009.<BR> The Global Perspective is updated early every month.<BR> Annual Commentary is updated every February.<BR> 9-Year Cycle Commentary is updated once every nine years.<BR> New Links and other articles are updated as they arise. </B> <P> </FONT> <P> </TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P> <A NAME= "pp"></A> <CENTER><HR ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=100% SIZE=10></CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <a href="poe.htm"><IMG SRC="images/precession_2012.gif" HEIGHT=200 WIDTH=200 BORDER=4></A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <I> <a href="poe.htm">Precession of the Equinoxes</A> </I> </FONT> </CENTER> <BR> <CENTER><HR ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=100% SIZE=10></CENTER> <BR> <BR> <P> <FONT SIZE =5 COLOR=#FF0000 FACE="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <CENTER> <B> This Month's Global Perspective </FONT> <FONT SIZE=3 COLOR=#FF0000 FACE="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <BR> <I> (May 5 through June 5) </I> </B> <P> </FONT> <TABLE WIDTH="80%" BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="25"> <TD WIDTH="100%" VALIGN="TOP" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <B> <P> <BR> This is a <U>2 Soil Month, in a 6 Metal Year</U>, in a 3 Tree 9-Year cycle, in a 9 Fire 81-Year cycle. The cycle of support flows from 3 Tree, to 9 Fire , to 2 Soil and terminates in 6 Metal. Unlike March and April, 6 Metal is no longer isolated from the support cycle. Instead it's at the receiving end and therefore predominant. Some antagonisms remain but not to the same degree. <P> The percussive interplay between the monthly and annual ki, now subsides. The dust settles and it's time to clean up -- to deal with the aftermath. We optimistically note that, so far, the year is unfolding in a generally bright way, compared to nine years ago when the Iraq War began. Then too, March (Shock and Awe) and April were extremely active. May was more a time of regrouping and establishing a provisional government. <P> The eerie part is the way that 2 Soil May will resemble February (a 5 Soil Month). The mood will shift away from the previous feverish activity, towards a more placid, stagnant state. In February, the emphasis was on politics (5 Soil). Now, the emphasis will be social (2 Soil). <P> The global ki combination will be more settled. Unlike the antagonistic ki relationships of March and April, the 2 Soil Monthly ki supports the 6 Metal annual ki; making 6 even more resilient and evident. The course has been set and will play out, pretty much, as anticipated. Because 6 is clearly predominant, it is an excellent time to study the mood of this annual house. Look for signs of consolidation, organization, domination and inflexibility. Watch government spending and the stock market. <P> The 2 Soil monthly ki promotes stagnation; a slowing down. Generally, it is peaceful by nature. But, there are no guarantees. Historically, some of the most terrible events have stemmed from excess stagnation. 1937 through 1945 (WWII) was a 2 Soil Nine Year cycle. The American Civil War also took place in a 2 Soil Nine Year cycle, within a larger 2 Soil 81 Year cycle. (Interestingly, Abraham Lincoln's ki numbers were 2 Soil Month / 2 Soil Year. Placing him in the central position of "karma" throughout the war.) <P> It works like this. Gentle, social, consistent 2 Soil promotes friendship, agriculture and education. It supports agreements and trust. However, if one or more parties chooses to close the door on options leading to harmony, then all that remains is 2 Soil's slowing down, stagnation. A quagmire. <P> So, we can conclude that the prospect for trouble remains. But, the primary theme, indicated by the ki, is one of social unrest vs. social order. And that fits in, very well, with the present conditions. Political and religious leaders (all of us, in fact) would do well to promote multicultural communication and alliances. <P> This would be an excellent opportunity to rekindle a peaceful dialogue with Syria, with a clear focus on a permanent solution for all involved. A perfect time for Mid-Eastern nations to share their deep concern. This being a 6 Metal year, quick improvements are unlikely, but a clear exchange of ideas and the definition of an ethical, prosperous path into the future is possible. And, my friends, anytime that a door to peace opens, it should be entered. <P> <BR> 1 Waters- look for signs of inspiration along the way. Two Soils- time for your karmic checkup. Three Trees- you're being held back for a reason. Forge friendships. Organize. Four Trees- your outlook broadens. Some challenges remain. 5 Soils- move in new directions with relative ease. Six Metals- the heat is on but fortunate reflections remain. Sevens- a solid, deep, brooding outlook. But silent and clear. Eights- this is a good opportunity to socialize and to share your ideas. And 9 Fires- you may now release the Kraken. <P> For more information, see your online forecast and our more detailed publications. <P> </B> </FONT> <P> </TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P> <BR> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Helvetica, Arial, Verdana"> <CENTER>Kathy, where are my flip-flops?</CENTER> <P> <BR> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER> <th>Cycle</th><th>Ki Number</th><th>Characteristics</th><th>Nature</th><tr> <td>Monthly</td> <td>2 Soil</td> <td>Agreements, Preparation</td> <td>Accumulation</td><tr> <td>Annual</td> <td>6 Metal</td> <td>Prosperity, Rigidity, Materialization</td> <td>Consolidating</td><tr> <td>9 Year Cycle</td> <td>3 Tree</td> <td>Rising Energy, Thunder</td> <td>Yang Opening Out</td><tr> <td>81 Year Cycle</td> <td>9 Fire</td> <td>Illumination, Fortune, Chaos</td> <td>Kinetic Energy- Very Expansive</td><tr> </TABLE> </CENTER> </FONT> <BR> <FONT SIZE=3 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <B> The cycle of support flows from 3 Tree, to 9 Fire, to 2 Soil and ends in 6 Metal. Some antagonisms remain but they tend to weaken others. For example, 6 controls 3 and so reduces 3's control over 2. Nine strongly supports 2 which supports 6, so less of 9's energy goes to control 6. The influence of the larger 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle continues to generate conditions that can be interesting, illuminating & entertaining but are, in the extreme, chaotic and explosive. </B> </FONT> <A NAME="9y"></A> <P> <BR> <CENTER><HR ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=100% SIZE=7></CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE =3 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Helvetica, Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana"> <P> For more information on Nine Star Ki and the times, see our global predictions for the current <U>Nine Year Cycle</U>. </FONT> <P> <A HREF="3tree_9year_cycle.htm" TARGET="_top"> <IMG SRC="images/3tree_9yearcycle.gif" HEIGHT=84 WIDTH=453 BORDER=0> </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER><HR ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=100% SIZE=7></CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH="85%" BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="0" CELLPADDING="25"> <TD WIDTH="100%" VALIGN="TOP" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <P> <BR> <CENTER><IMG SRC="images/spiral.gif" HEIGHT=50 WIDTH=50 BORDER=0> <P> <FONT SIZE=5 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Comic Sans MS, Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <B> 2012 is a Number 6 White Metal Year </B> </FONT></CENTER> <P> <FONT SIZE=5 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Papyrus, Arial"> <U><B>The Year</B></U> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Helvetica, Arial"> <P> February 4th, 2012 through February 3rd, 2013 is a 6 Metal year. Six is the ki of the northwest, of late evening and late autumn. Unlike the previous house (7 Metal- early evening, early autumn) the new annual energy is not so closely associated with beauty, sensuality and fashion. In early autumn, the forest was magically illuminated with colorful leaves. Now, the leaves have fallen and the forest has grown stark and cold. Not as beautiful but, now that the leaves are gone, we can see far deeper into the forest. Starkness breeds simplicity and this creates clarity. An excellent opportunity to see the world in a new light. <P> If Tree is a spiral opening out (spring- new growth), then Metal is a spiral closing in, and 6 Metal is very tight. Like steel, it is dense at the surface and in the center. In this way, it most resembles the tangible, solid, material world. This suggests many qualities. We often say that 6 Metal is the ki of prosperity, but we must remember the traditional meaning of the word. Late autumn is the final harvest. The crops are brought in for winter storage. The more turnips and squash you gather, the more treasure you have. As seen through the eyes of a crow, the food spirals in from the fields to the home at the center. <P> So, we could say that 6 Metal is associated with "an abundance of material goods". In other words, lots of stuff and, yes, this inevitably leads to money and the financial world; especially cold, hard cash which is, after all, metal. But let us not forget that the root of prosperity is the capacity to have sufficient food and shelter. <P> When we gather things together, we are consolidating. Interesting that consolidation has the word "solid" in the center. We already know that 6 is cold and metallic. Any invisible moisture in the air that touches cold metal will condense into visible drops of water. Six is said to be the ki of condensation. Last year, we said that 7 Metal supported organization but that 7 was also emotional and sensitive. We can see 6 Metal in the same way, but minus the sensitivity. Now, organization rules, in some cases to the extent of cold, mechanical, tyrannical inhumanity. Fortunately, this mood normally appears in beneficial ways, such as the formation of new agencies and, well, organizations, and through clarifying and adding structure to agreements and plans. <P> Unlike Seven Metal (youngest daughter) Six Metal is father. Father is rigid, strong, unyielding and authoritarian. We may moan about having to follow the rigid path but at least we know where we are headed. Six Metal provides definition. A traditional farmer may as well be happy about harvesting the crops, for he has no choice. The crops must be brought in! <P> So, to recap where we've been and where we're going. 2010 was an 8 Soil Year -- a time of revolutionary changes that could become enduring trends. In 2010, we saw the tragedy in Haiti, the Bloom Box fuel cell, volcanoes that shut down air travel, the Gulf Spill, the Chilean mine rescue, and the birth of the Arab Spring. 2011 was a 7 Metal Year. The beginning of this cooling down phase, when the previous changes are either resolved or become long term issues. Haiti is still rebuilding and the Arab Spring became Arab summer. Perhaps the biggest change that occurred in 7 Metal, the TMhoku earthquake and tsunami, remains with us, as well. <P> Now, 6 Metal receives what remains and, as we've already established, sets events along a course that is difficult to break away from. To be clear, the capacity to make change is reduced, not eliminated. I'm not talking about Han Solo trapped in carbonite, but think of the times you were so stubborn that you refused to bend. That's 6 Metal. Very resilient. Very difficult to sway. In physics, Acceleration = Force / Mass. We can see 6 Metal's association with the material world as massive. We must now apply far greater force to create change. <P> And we must think before we act. Remember, some well defined paths lead to prosperity and success. The harvest must be brought in. <P> This mood of predestination, of being locked into a particular course of action is already evident. Here in the States, we know that the existing congressional gridlock isn't going to disappear in a presidential election year. Even so, this may pale compared to what could happen if Italy defaults. Also, consider the ongoing problems in Pakistan, Syria, North Korea and the mounting sanctions that are destabilizing Iran. And Iraq had better calm down quickly, or they will be locked in civil war. Yet, as we enter this time, there are plans to withdraw from Afghanistan, the American markets are skittish but strong, and there's a boom in the renewable energy sector. There are plenty of hopeful conditions that could become "locked in", too! Note that most of the above are directly related to economic conditions. <P> Italy and Greece are in southern Europe, the 9 Fire direction. This year, 9 occupies the 8 Soil position -- revolutionary change. Spain and Portugal are in southwestern Europe, the 2 Soil direction. This year, 2 occupies the 1 Water position -- darkness, poor progress in the material world. From a greater view, they all reside in the southwest of the Eurasian supercontinent. Two Soil in darkness. Difficulties can arise, yet 2 Soil controls 1 Water. Interesting. <P> Perhaps our best asset, in 2012, is 6 Metal's mood of clarity and definition. The better we see and understand the events surrounding us, the easier it is to apply the correct solutions. <P> <A NAME="flow"></A> <P> <BR> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=5 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Papyrus, Arial"> <U><B>The Ki Flow</B></U> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Helvetica, Arial"> <BR>For a larger perspective, <A HREF="2012kiflow.htm">click here</A>. <P> <BR> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=5 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Papyrus, Arial"> <U><B>7 Metal Research</B></U> </FONT> <BR> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Raguenet,_La_joute_des_mariniers.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Pont_Notre-Dame.jpg" HEIGHT=133 WIDTH=225 BORDER=0> </A> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Arial"> <I> <BR> October 25, 1499 (Julian)  The Pont Notre-Dame in Paris, collapses onto the Seine,<BR>in a 6 Metal Month / 6 Metal Year / 6 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 6 Metal 81-Year Cycle). </I> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#000000 FACE="Helvetica, Arial"> </CENTER> <P> As usual, I have provided a list of previous 6 Metal years for you to explore. Also as usual, I've generally avoided using battles, wars and other lethal events as examples. They are simply too depressing. Besides, there are plenty of other good examples. Here are the primary 6 Metal characteristics that I considered. <P><BR> Banking, Financial Matters, Economics, Money: <P> As stated above, this will be an important factor in 2012. Due to 6 Metal's restrictive nature, the mood is often conservative. Be forewarned, the examples aren't always hopeful. <P><BR> Resilient, Dauntless and Unyielding: <P> Conditions, entities and events that are formidable, massive and difficult to change. <P><BR> Tangible, Solid, Material: <P> Six Metal is associated with the material world. It's fairly difficult to illustrate objects and events representative of this, because we think in material terms. For any year, 6 Metal or not, what history book or encyclopedia won't mention a new mechanical device, the launching of a ship, or a change in the global economy? We have so many nouns for the tangible that we can't help but to refer to solid matter in almost every sentence we speak. So, finding examples of 6 Metal's qualities is rather like trying to find the forest in the trees. <P> In this case, I have not avoided seeking concrete, solid representations of 6. Rather, I have tried to limit the examples to those which I feel are truly representative, or huge and undeniable, or both -- such as the Panama Canal and Ford's first assembly line. Items that exhibit two or more of 6 Metal's qualities (e.g. economics and mechanics) are also noteworthy, but I sometimes don't list secondary attributes if they're obvious. You need to make your own connections. <P> This category includes the monumental, as in monuments. <P><BR> Clarity, Definition, Focus: <P> Anything that provides or increases clarity in a tangible way. For example, Six Metal is associated with mining (digging) and, in 6 Metal, new discoveries and insights are often uncovered through related activities, such as archaeological finds. A hominid's fossilized bone is tangible and increases our understanding. <P><BR> Law, Ethics: <P> Six is associated with law, especially ethics, because these are the rules that give <U>structure</U> and direction to society. This arises in various ways, at different points in time. For example, 1967 was a 6 Metal year in an 8 Soil 9-Year Cycle. (8 Soil is associated with revolution.) During that year, there were a significant number of race riots in the United States. Several important legal documents and decisions are noted. <P> I also cited a few <U>unethical</U> situations that were later clarified. Deceptions and possible hoaxes (e.g. weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, a photo of the Loch Ness monster). <P><BR> Organization: <P> On a huge degree, and by huge organizations, including governments. Not only are new organizations created in 6 Metal, but there is an unusual degree of reorganization; existing entities placed under the control of larger authorities. <P><BR> Mechanical Devices: <P> This is a large category and I used the same guidelines as under Tangible, Solid, Material. The Panama Canal and Henry Ford's assembly line are good examples, as is any mechanical device that is biggest, fastest, best or history-changing. <P> Not all machine-related events are positive. Six Metal years exhibit a significant degree of aircraft crashes, including the loss of two manned spacecraft (Soyuz 1 and the Challenger Shuttle) and a third manned spacecraft if you want to include an X-15. I noticed many events involving metal devices and <U>water</U> (Metal Supports Water). Metal boats and bridges -- some disasters, others doing fine. <P><BR> Athletics: <P> Being associated with the Father, the physical world and finances, 6 Metal years can produce some significant athletes and sports events. <P><BR> What Usually Isn't Listed: <P> If you do your own research, you'll notice a number of car & suicide bombs, and explosions in general (fire and metal). Also a few significant power blackouts. Numerous fires, many set by arsonists. And 6 Metal is no stranger to serious Earthquakes and tornado outbreaks. You'll see many references to war but also many conflicts ending. Similar to 7 Metal's relationship with retirement, 6's cooling nature has the capacity to generate calm; especially when accompanied by clarity and organization. <P> You can research the raw information here, in the Wikipedia&#174; "List of Years". Just remember that the ki-year begins on February 4th and extends through January of the following year. <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1904"target="_blank" title="1904">[1904]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1913"target="_blank" title="1913">[1913]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1922"target="_blank" title="1922">[1922]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931"target="_blank" title="1931">[1931]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940"target="_blank" title="1940">[1940]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1949"target="_blank" title="1949">[1949]</A><BR> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958"target="_blank" title="1958">[1958]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967"target="_blank" title="1967">[1967]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976"target="_blank" title="1976">[1976]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985"target="_blank" title="1985">[1985]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994"target="_blank" title="1994">[1994]</A> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003"target="_blank" title="2003">[2003]</A> </CENTER> <P> Here are some previous 6 Metal years. Specific events are listed, along with attributes that illustrate the mood of 6 Metal. The majority of this information was gleaned from Wikipedia&#174;, a superb <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_years" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia Years">online resource</A> for studying 9 Star Ki's historical influence. <P> </FONT> <FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#0000FF FACE="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica"> <A HREF="2003.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 2003">2003</A> (6 Metal Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1994.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1994">1994</A> (6 Metal Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1985.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1985">1985</A> (<U>6 Metal</U> Year / <U>6 Metal</U> 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1976.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1976">1976</A> (6 Metal Year / 7 Metal 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1967.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1967">1967</A> (6 Metal Year / 8 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1958.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1958">1958</A> (6 Metal Year / 9 Fire 9-Year Cycle / 9 Fire 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1949.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1949">1949</A> (6 Metal Year / 1 Water 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1940.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1940">1940</A> (6 Metal Year / 2 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1931.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1931">1931</A> (<U>6 Metal Year / 3 Tree 9-Year Cycle</U> / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1922.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1922">1922</A> (6 Metal Year / 4 Tree 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1913.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1913">1913</A> (6 Metal Year / 5 Soil 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) <P> <A HREF="1904.html" target="_blank" title="Click for 6 Metal Year 1904">1904</A> (<U>6 Metal</U> Year / <U>6 Metal</U> 9-Year Cycle / 1 Water 81-Year Cycle) </FONT> <P> </B> <P> </TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <BR> <BR> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=0 CELLSPACING=10> <CAPTION ALIGN="top"> <CENTER><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR=#0000FF><B><I>6 Metal "Fathers"<BR> Born in 6 Metal Months, in 6 Metal Years</B> </I></FONT></CENTER></CAPTION> <TBODY> <TR VALIGN="top"> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Hicks.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Taylor_Hicks.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Taylor Hicks- October 7, 1976 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rooney_CL.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Wayne_Rooney.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Wayne Rooney- October 24, 1985 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gilberto_Silva_in_North_London.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Gilberto_Silva.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Gilberto Silva- October 7, 1976 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=0 CELLSPACING=10> <TBODY> <TR VALIGN="top"> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chang_Chen_MAA.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Chang_Chen.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Chang Chen- October 14, 1976 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RyanReynoldsApr09.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Ryan_Reynolds.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Ryan Reynolds- October 23, 1976 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Carlos_Mencia_hat.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Carlos_Mencia.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Carlos Mencia- October 22, 1967 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=0 CELLSPACING=10> <TBODY> <TR VALIGN="top"> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tim_Robbins_close_up_Tiff_08.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Tim_Robbins.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Tim Robbins- October 16, 1958 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Larry_Holmes_awarded_the_Jaycees.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Larry_Holmes.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Larry Holmes- November 3, 1949 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Gotti.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/John_Gotti.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> John Gotti- October 27, 1940 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> </TABLE> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=0 CELLPADDING=0 CELLSPACING=10> <TBODY> <TR VALIGN="top"> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_le_Carre.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/John_le_Carre.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=131 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> John le Carré- October 19, 1931 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mickey_Mantle_1953.jpg" target="_blank" title="license"> <IMG SRC="images/Mickey_Mantle.jpg" HEIGHT=175 WIDTH=120 BORDER=0> </A> <BR> <FONT SIZE=2 COLOR=#0000FF> Mickey_Mantle- October 20, 1931 </FONT> </CENTER></TD> <TD HEIGHT=180 WIDTH=201> <CENTER> <A 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