The 3 Universal Month in the 4 Universal Year: A Time for Tantrums, or Creative Problem Solving?
As it was and ever shall be, the days go on, and despite the bright burning hellscape this year has been for so many, 2020 is no exception. Time marches forward, friends, and so must we.
If you're new to this blog series, please check out this post to get a better definition of the 4 Universal Year. What I'll be discussing are numerology influences on a larger scale. These influences are most commonly seen in our headlines and in the changing attitudes of the masses. They are different from our own individual Personal Years, which we feel on a far deeper and more personal level.
Last month we collectively navigated the 11/2 Universal Month. June was loud, angry, and chaotic. July brought an air of quiet reflection, looking back on the previous month's developments and trying to process the massive amount of information and stimuli it brought to the surface. There was a slowly building sense of anxiousness and worry regarding plans for children returning to school in the Fall. Things very much felt like we were in a "watch and wait" mode. After all the clamor of June, we needed July to collectively catch our breath and assess the data before figuring out a pathway forward.
Here comes August, and with it arrives the chatty, expressive 3 Universal Month. Here are a few qualities of the 3:
- Heightened communication and emphasis on conversations.
- Issues regarding children are highlighted.
- Creative problem-solving. Fresh new thoughts and ideas.
- Doing what feels good right here and now.
- A rise in gossip-related disputes and other derailed discussions.
So, just how well do the 3 and 4 interact with one another?
As with all things, it depends.
Where the 3 can be youthful and spontaneous, the 4 can be somber and immovable. Where the 3 may be flighty and unpredictable, the 4 is often stable and dependable. The 3 excels in imaginative and collaborative approaches toward resolving difficulties, whereas the 4 tends to see things in more defined terms. The 3 belongs to the emotional plane of numbers, while the 4 resides on the physical plane. As you can see, these are two different breeds of cat.
This doesn't mean they can't get along; they definitely can! The flexibility of the 3 can help get the 4 out of its rut, and together they can accomplish some genuinely productive work, provided their goals are aligned. That being said, their approaches couldn't be more different. The youthful 3 is like a free-spirited adolescent, while the 4 resembles its instructor, kite-string holder, and stern taskmaster.
So what could this mean for us?
- This will be no surprise: expect the conversations regarding school reopenings to hit new heights of discourse as decision time approaches.
- More misinformation being spread on the internet and social media. Under the 4 vibe, social media platforms (which reside under the 3) may crack down even harder on the spread of false news stories.
- 3 vibrations are communicative, but the quality of that communication may vary widely. Conversations will be even more prone to backsliding into infantile name-calling and finger-pointing, resembling the playground fights we saw at recess.
- Brace yourself for some first-class tantrums. The restrictive 4 vibe is with us all year and will be continuing to tell us to buckle down and stay focused, while the overlapping free-spirited "I do what I feel like" 3 vibe is likely to bring out the "I don't wanna!!!" in some folks. Think of the dynamic between a tantrum-throwing child and its unmoved parent.
- At it's best, the 3 could bring new and innovative ideas to the table that help enforce the 4's goals for reinforced structure and stability.
So. What can we do?
- Here in the States (and to varying extents worldwide), many people are suffering from COVID-fatigue and are more polarized than ever. Unless you are living under a rock, you'll probably either bear witness to or participate in some "lively" discussions (read: fights) about practical matters how to best reopen schools, support businesses, the proper conduct of others in public spaces, etc. The communicative 3 urges people to throw their viewpoints into the ring, and that's okay. Dialogues need to happen. However, the 3 is also collaborative in nature, which means allowing others to speak, as challenging as that may be. The most effective means of conflict resolution usually doesn't involve shouting matches or raised voices. Yes, some people cannot be reasoned with; in those cases, conserve your energy and move on. However, there are plenty of people out there who know how to keep discussions respectful, even in disagreement. Be one of those people. Hearts and minds shift and change when defensiveness is removed from the equation. Speak your piece, but avoid insulting others' intelligence, no matter what your personal opinion may be. When applicable, there is considerable power in removing the word "but" from your conversations and substituting it with "yes and."
- 3 vibes tend to make people feel animated and excitable. They make us live for the moment and set aside concerns for the future. In the right context, that can be a LOT of fun! However, the 4 requires us to stay grounded, calm, and mindful of protecting our lives' structural integrity and societal fabric. Yes, it's okay to cut loose and have some fun! That being said, take the necessary steps ahead of time to ensure your enjoyment upfront doesn't upend your own personal safety or the safety of others down the road.
- There are ways to find fulfillment and happiness even during times of restriction. Think about children that live during times of war and conflict. Their play is hindered, yes- but it is not stopped. Their imaginative minds help them invent new ways to create and redefine playtime. No matter our age, we can do that too. We are only hindered by our own selves and lack of imagination. Connect with your inner sense of childlike wonder. What can you do to reinvent your playtime? For example, international travel is my favorite hobby in the world. Cue the sad trombone here: thanks to this damn virus, I am now unable to visit most of the countries I'd like to see, and there's no end in sight. Instead of slipping into despair and depression, I am now coping by finding little video gems on YouTube that help me feel like I'm traveling in my mind, such as this fantastic video of flamenco music and dance on the streets of Granada, Spain. It excites my brain and gets my blood pumping!
- Before you post or circulate that article that catches your eye, run it past Snopes first. Check its references and sources. Endeavor to avoid accidentally contributing to the spread of false information. No matter our beliefs or personal leanings, all of us across the spectrum are at risk, and we all need to stay vigilant.
- Laugh. Please. Do yourself a favor, and find humor wherever you can find it. Here's my little loving contribution toward that cause: Fun with Siri and changing your nickname.
- One last thing: 3 is the number of social connectivity and friendships. Our support network is crucial to our personal well-being. Disconnection is rampant these days and causing our collective mental health to considerably sag. If you’ve got friends, family, and other loved ones that want to be there with you, for the love of all things beautiful and good in this world, please let them in.
In summation, there may be quite a lot of chatter swirling around us in August, and not all of it may be of the highest caliber. Do you want to contribute to the shouting match, or do you want to strive toward elevating the dialogue and our collective integrity? The choice is yours. I hope you'll pick the latter.
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Notable quotes for the 3/4 combo:
“We can not solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them”
― Albert Einstein
“All my problems bow before my stubbornness.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words
“Always let your talent do the talking. Never your tantrums.”
― Rasheed Ogunlaru
“To crack a serious problem, crack a joke.”
― Haresh Sippy
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”
― Roald Dahl
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