The coming of February brings in the feeling of a renewed cultural sense and belief in the possibilities of positive interaction within our communities. This is probably because of the election process that has excited and inspired the American spirit. We have not had such a vibrant and alive election in many years. It is to the credit of the American founding fathers that we are able to vote on such a wide range of personalities and perceptions. What a gift it is to be in this country. So much is possible when you are able to make choices and redefine the directions you want your country to take.

During this election you are going to see many stimulating conversations that have possibly never been brought up in elections before. This expanded verbal forum opens us to bring new ideas into action. February springboards many difference into the forefront of the political landscape. Change is everywhere. Nothing will be the same.

There is a strong force within the subconscious of all of us that is motivating and moving us in new directions. This brings a symbolic return to a long forgotten source of inspiration and emotional fulfillment for the country and ourselves.

That forward movement will begin with a huge leap as we move into the Year of the Rat. In the Chinese astrology, this creates action, ingenuity, and intellectual shifts in awareness. This year of the rat will bring everyone’s mind to seek out new knowledge and information to bring into their world and life.

So, in the areas of green technologies, you will see great interest and shifts in the global economy toward more self-sustaining systems that help and support everyone. This is a year to achieve results and to create practicality with stability. The year of the rat will minimize negative scandals and bring a renewed surge of patriotism. This year represents new beginnings politically, environmentally, and a willingness to do things differently. Things begun in the year of the rat will have positive long-term consequences and will enrich your life for a long time.

The influence of the Year of the Rat with the pattern shifts in February allow all of us to drop our pretenses and begin to reclaim the true expression of America and our deepest souls yearning to connect and touch others. This political election brings us back to examining our roots that have been weakened by neglect. It is our deep roots and beliefs that will save us when strong winds blow and try to topple us over. We have been in some very strong winds over the last five years and it is now time to reconnect to our base and find the true meaning and expression that we want to create for the world and our country. February brings us back to taking care of America in a way and stabilizes and enriches all of us.

Everyone will be trying to predict which way the political river is going to flow. No matter what, it is a close call. Every moment we are making tiny micro-adjustments and our perspective refines again and again.

There will be much fighting and searching for the best new expression of the emerging pattern. Yet, there is a peacefulness, maturity, and magic that is also affecting everyone. We are searching for the new pattern that will allow us to find the renewal of the American dream within. There is much information that will be uncovered and explored. There is a great deal of fun and play that is coming with this change. America has needed something to enliven its spirit and patriotic impact in the world. This is the year and it begins in earnest in February.

So, as the energy finally lurches forward this month, reclaim the mastery you have within, take a few risks and try new things, and be grateful that you are an American.