Silhouette of a person jumping between large numbers "2" and "9" with a colorful pig illustration and "2019 Year of the Pig" text against a sunset beach background.

Numbers, Cocks, Pigsand Barbie Dolls: So long, 2018 and hello, 2019

By Forest Riggs

What a year it has been. Thankfully, 2018 is coming to an end and a brand new, clean slate of a year awaits all!

It seems 2018 was crammed full of events, both good and bad. Just about every  aspect of “being tested†came about, from politics and weather to employment and loss of lives. 

Among many unpleasant events of the past year, it seems that milestones for LGBTQ communities came under attack and are being slowly chipped away. Many lost friends and family members and the world lost some great and well-known folks. To top it off, Beto did not win — not this time, at least. SCOTUS took on a questionable (at best) new Justice and Mr. Mueller continues to dig deep with his investigation(s) as the New Year approaches.

With all this is going on, it makes it a little hard to put on a smile and toast in a New Year. I think the best thing to do is to toast out 2017 and all the negativity that came with it. As the British say, “Keep a stiff pecker!†In as much as I hate to admit it, I am not so sure of “stiff peckers†anymore, but I am sure that humans are resilient, strong and full of hope when it comes to welcoming a New Year.

My wise, old, woman friend, upon whom I often called for her prognostications and predictions about what was to come, left the world during 2017. Thus I must now rely on other sources for the inside scoop and secrets to the inner workings of the world. Losing one’s seer is never a good thing.

But as we approach the New Year, 2019, I am aware of two areas that might shed light on what is to come in the next 12 months. First is good ol’ numerology and second is the Chinese zodiac.

Numerology has been around since folks began to use numbers. Over the centuries some have claimed to observe the numbers and make predictions and associations. When the year 2019 is broken down, it becomes 2+0+1+9, thus making it a “12†— a “Universal year.â€

By all indications, this is to be a promising and amazing year filled with opportunities for greater happiness, fulfillment and well being. A 12 year has historically been unique and filled with increased creative opportunities. These years offer a mental freedom and strength to manifest what you are learning into fortunate results. It is a great year to meditate, tune into your intuition and let things flow. The books all say it is a “year to remain calm.â€

Right.

If you go even a little further and dissect the 12 year, you find another number indicated for a bright 2019. 1+2=3.

A “3†year is noted for happiness, creativity and positive communications expressed through all mediums. The 12/3 year is known as a 1-2-3 code, which is all about momentum and movement. So if the numbers are telling the truth, 2019 should be a pretty good year.

I’ve always been tickled by Chinese restaurants that use paper place settings imprinted with the Chinese zodiac. Every individual has an animal assigned to its birth year, and it is fun to see who is what.

As for me, I am a cock. I’m not sure exactly what attributes of a cock I take on in my personality, but I’ll take it over a snake any day. We all know a few snakes and when push comes to shove, I think folks prefer a nice cock compared to a mean old snake.

Oops! I digress.

According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Pig (Earth Boar) begins on February 2, 2019. The Year of the Pig is beneficial to all 12 signs (animals) of the Chinese zodiac. The Pig year is one filled with lots of good times, relaxation and an overall festive atmosphere. With more relaxation it is important in a Pig year to well consider one’s actions before taking risks, as many losses can result from not paying attention.

In order to “assist†in the assurance of a happy Pig year, it is good to place Feng Shui statues for prosperity in the office and home. For success in love, the Pig year requires “pair statues†in the bedroom. Pair statues can be like Chin Lin or Fu Dogs. I suppose even a Ken and Barbie might work as well. Two Kens? Two Barbies?

For protection in 2019, the followers of the Chinese zodiac recommend keeping an ornament of Pi Yao around; one can be found in any Asian market. It might be fun for all LGBTQ folks to make a run on the Asian markets in Southeast Houston!

So when you pour both schools of teaching through the proverbial “funnel of life,†things pretty much come out the same: 2019 promises to be a good and happy New Year.

This is a good year to forget the cocks, adore the pigs and stock up on Ken and Barbie Dolls — maybe even “12†of them. Who knows, you just might have a wonderful year, after all.

Happy New Year and welcome, 2019.

Forest Riggs, aresident of Galveston is no stranger to the adventures of life. A formereducator and business owner, he enjoys Island life and all that comeswith it. He says he is a “raconteur with a quixotic, gypsy spirit.†Forest haswritten for several newspapers and magazines as well as other writing pursuits,including a novel and collection of short stories.

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