FREEDOM‧INNOVATION‧ GROUNDING

相對過去兩年，2024年會讓人感覺輕快一點，首先冥王星將於年初進入水瓶座，木星於5月尾接力入雙子座，風象星座顧名思義來去如風，風象打開了理性、自由之窗，讓我們呼吸新鮮的空氣。在科技、金融層面，2024將會是精彩、充滿可能性、同時充滿意料之外的一年。

FREEDOM

冥王星在1月21日進入水瓶座，為我們迎接更開放、更公平的世界揭開序幕，冥王星停留在水瓶座直至9月，期間於5月逆行，短暫返回山羊座，直至11月20日便正式進入水瓶座，今次不會再回頭了。過去16年，冥王星停留在山羊座，揭露了舊世界的腐敗、過時的權力架構、制度，讓人們看到建制最覇道、最醜陋、最不堪入目的一面。而我們終於等到冥王星進入水瓶座了，這將會是一段由下而上、與科技、知識、與普世價值相符的轉化。
對上一次冥王星在水瓶座，法國大革命 (1789) 震撼整個歐洲，君主專政、封建制度在短短幾年內瓦解。冥王星在2024 至 2043 年在水瓶座，世界的極權國家將產生甚麼變化？經過二百多年，單說科技元素，已徹底改變人類接收資訊的形式、經濟架構等，現在政府及高官也要經營社交網絡帳戶，否則無人記得你的功績/污點。所以，權力終將回歸人民，但極權以甚麼形式瓦解？能否以和平、非暴力方式過渡 ？以巴局勢如何發展？亞洲政局如何？目前實在難以預計，法國大革命用了三年改變一個國家，21世紀需要多少時間？
水瓶座關於每一個人，如果世界上每一個人在和應天體之規律，那麼這個冥王式轉化可以發生在生活各個層面，所謂 Personal is Political, Political is Personal。想一想自己能力所及的事，在自己的範疇做到最好、守着專業的界線，支持一些我們認為對公民社會有貢獻的組織。在日常生活活出自由、公平、關懷，保持思想開放，往往比天天倒數來得實際。

INNOVATION

另一個重要的星象—木星與天王星合相 — 將於4月21日發生，木星關於開拓、擴展、冒險，而天王星與未來、航空、科技、發明相關；蘋果創辦人Steve Jobs 與互聯網之父Tim Berners-Lee 都是在兩個行星相遇期間出生，兩位科技巨頭對世界的改變，相信不用我多作介紹，明年天木在金牛座相遇，意味世界將出現些有趣、出人意表的發明。
科技發展超乎人們的想像，COVID前很難想像在家工作，上身工作服、下身睡衣的自己，這種新工作模式在外國出現換屋潮；現在有機械人在商場送餐、在馬路行走送貨，當飛行汽車已不是空談，太空旅行距離還遠嗎？
金牛座與我們的身體感官，也跟土地、金融相關，兩個行星在金牛座相遇，最簡單直接，就是未來將會出現與人工智能結合的運動器材、與健康相關的測量儀器和產品，讓我們更能把握自己的身體狀態，我們對自己身體更具覺察力，及早發現潛在風險，而不是等到發病才去找醫生，實現健康自主。
在金融和經濟方面，木星與天王星合相金牛指向虛擬貨幣、創新金融、金融市場。正值冥王星2022年回歸美國；這會否意味着美國金融體系、美元正醞釀大改革? 或者來個像天王星的跳脫式思維 — 會否出現進階版的Barter 本土經濟，分享農作物、分享工藝、分享資源、分享技能，非以金錢為單位的交易市場？
可以預期，傳統的股樓債市將無可避免出現大幅波動；經濟影響政治，當經濟不穩定時，政局也很難平靜。金牛是一個慢而謹慎的星座，即使要變，這些改革也來得較慢，影響卻深遠。一如天王星的本色，事態如何發展將出人意表 — 你覺得會發生的將不會發生，你覺得不會發生的卻偏會發生！

GROUNDING

2024年我們會遇見很多不穩定、甚至歷史性事件，明年是一個分水嶺，舊有的制度、過時的權力架構將會崩潰，為迎接新時代做準備。冥王星進入水瓶座，土星在雙魚座，不僅是物質世界的革命，個人頻率將會提升，追求心靈上愉悅，同時是集體覺醒的鍥機。

正因為星體能量強大，事件來得急，我們較容易出現焦慮、情緒低落和不安的感覺，所以，坐過山車前最好做足心理做好準備。如果你問我2024年應如何部署？我認為首要任務是在自己狀態良好時，為自己定好Grounding 的方法或程序，就像情緒急救一樣，當察覺到自己出現不安、擔憂時，以最快的時間，讓自己盡快離開負面情緒，保持接地，回歸心中的平靜。先為自己注入一個念，而不是等到情緒不安時才去想方法。每個人都有自己的方法 – 例如深呼吸、閉目數數字、行山、跑步、瑜伽、找朋友傾訴等。方法沒有分高與低，只有work 與唔 work。

有些人情緒特別容易受到土星雙魚座的影響，但土星在雙魚座同時是學習身心靈事物的好時機，土星挑戰我們面對心魔，鼓勵我們有規律地學習、修行，療癒過去的傷痛。當然，行星能量具體如何在個人身上展現，也需視乎很多因素，包括土星、金星在先天星圖的位置。

2024 將會是精彩的一年，當中夾雜驚喜與驚嚇，無論如何，世界正朝向更開放、平等、個人自主的方向發展，經過行星的洗鍊，我們的心靈會更強大。我們要好好照顧自己和身邊的人，共同迎接新世界。

Compared to the past two years, 2024 will feel a bit lighter. First, Pluto will enter Aquarius in early 2024, followed by Jupiter entering Gemini at the end of May. As the air signs imply, they come and go like the wind, opening windows of rationality and freedom, allowing us to breathe in fresh air. In terms of technology and finance, 2024 will be an exciting year full of possibilities and unexpected surprises.

FREEDOM

Pluto enters Aquarius on January 21, marking the beginning of a more open and fair world. Pluto will stay in Aquarius until September, turning retrograde in May and briefly returning to Capricorn until November 20 when it officially enters Aquarius again, never to look back. For the past 16 years, Pluto has been in Capricorn, exposing the corruption and outdated power structures of the old world. Now that Pluto is entering Aquarius, we can expect a transformation that aligns with technology, knowledge, and universal values. The last time Pluto was in Aquarius, during the French Revolution in 1789, monarchies and feudal systems collapsed across Europe within a few years. During Pluto’s transit in Aquarius from 2024 to 2043, what changes will authoritarian states undergo? In more than two hundred years, technological advancements have completely changed the way humans receive information and the economic structure. Now, even governments and officials must manage social media accounts, or else their accomplishments/flaws will be forgotten. Power will eventually return to the people, but how will authoritarianism crumble? Can it transition peacefully and non-violently? How will the situation in Israel and Palestine develop? What about the political situation in Asia? It’s currently difficult to predict. The French Revolution took three years to change a country; how long will it take in the 21st century? In Aquarius, every individual’s transformation can occur across all aspects of life if everyone in the world follows celestial laws. Therefore, personal is political, and political is personal. Think about what you can do within your capabilities, do your best in your field, maintain professional boundaries, and support organizations that contribute to civil society. Live your daily life with freedom, fairness, and care, keep an open mind, and it will often be more practical than counting down every day.

INNOVATION

Another important celestial event, the conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus, will occur on April 21. Jupiter represents exploration, expansion, and adventure, while Uranus is associated with the future, aviation, technology, and invention. Both Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, and Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, were born during periods when these two planets were in conjunction. Their contributions to the world are well-known. Next year, when Jupiter and Uranus meet in Taurus, it indicates that the world will see some interesting and unexpected inventions. Technological advancements have exceeded people’s imaginations. Before COVID, it was difficult to imagine working from home, wearing a work shirt on top and pajamas on the bottom. This new working mode has led to a housing shift abroad. Now, robots deliver meals in malls and goods on roads. Flying cars are no longer just talk. Is space travel still far away? Taurus is related to our physical senses, land, and finance. When these two planets meet in Taurus, the simplest and most direct outcome is that there will be sports equipment integrated with artificial intelligence and health-related measurement instruments and products, allowing us to better understand our physical condition. We will be more aware of our bodies, detect potential risks early, and seek medical attention before becoming ill, achieving health autonomy. In terms of finance and economics, Jupiter and Uranus in conjunction in Taurus point to cryptocurrencies, innovative finance, and financial markets. With Pluto’s return to the United States in 2022, does this mean that the US financial system and the US dollar are undergoing major reforms? Or will there be a Barter 2.0 like Uranus’s disruptive thinking—a local economy based on sharing crops, crafts, resources, and skills, trading without money as the unit? Traditional stocks, real estate, and bond markets will inevitably experience significant fluctuations. When the economy is unstable, politics is also difficult to calm down. Taurus is a slow and cautious sign. Even if changes are needed, reforms will come slowly but have a profound impact. Just like the nature of Uranus, the development of events will be unexpected—you think what will happen won’t happen, but what you think won’t happen will happen!

GROUNDING

2024 will encounter many uncertainties and even historic events. Next year is a watershed moment. The old systems and outdated power structures will collapse, preparing for the new era. With Pluto entering Aquarius and Saturn in Pisces, it’s not just a revolution in the material world; individual frequencies will rise, seeking spiritual pleasure, and it’s also an opportunity for collective awakening. Due to the powerful planetary energies and the rapid pace of events, we are more likely to experience anxiety, low moods, and feelings of unrest. Therefore, it’s best to prepare mentally before riding the roller coaster. If you ask me how to deploy yourself in 2024, I believe the first task is to establish grounding methods or procedures for yourself when you are in good condition, just like emotional first aid. When you notice yourself feeling uneasy or worried, take the shortest time possible to remove yourself from negative emotions, stay grounded, and return to inner peace. Inject a thought into yourself first, rather than waiting until you feel emotionally unstable to think of a solution. Everyone has their own methods—such as deep breathing, counting with closed eyes, hiking, running, yoga, confiding in friends, etc. There’s no distinction between high and low methods; there’s only what works and what doesn’t. Some people are particularly susceptible to the influence of Saturn in Pisces, but Saturn in Pisces is also a good time to learn about spiritual matters. Saturn challenges us to face our demons, encourages us to learn and practice regularly, and heal past wounds. Of course, how planetary energies manifest in individuals depends on many factors, including the positions of Saturn and Venus in the natal chart. 2024 will be an exciting year, filled with surprises and scares. Nevertheless, the world is moving towards a more open, equal, and individual autonomy direction. After being refined by planetary influences, our minds will become stronger. We need to take care of ourselves and those around us and welcome the new world together.

(This piece is my original writing in Chinese and translated to English using ChatGPT)