December Month of Yang Fire Rat

The Yang Fire Rat (bing zi 丙 子) is the 11th month of the Yang Wood Dragon year. This month’s double Fu Yin formation of the BaZi chart makes this month’s energy like that of the earth blanketed in snow: introspective and quieted. This energy is perfect for assessing and reassessing all aspects of your life. Interestingly enough, we will also be in Mercury Retrograde until the middle of the month…and in shadow until around the Winter Solstice. So use this energy to take stock of your life and lay out a plan for 2025 and beyond. While the world may be going crazy around you with the hustle-bustle of the holidays, reserve ample time for your own introspection and reevaluation. Begin making plans for the Year of the Yin Wood Snake (yi si 乙 巳).

A Fu Yin is a repeat of the stem and branch of a pillar. This month there’s a double Fu Yin: The month and hour pillar and the year and day pillar. This is extreme introspective or slowed down energy. It’s a time of transcendence into a new version of you in 2025. For business, it’s a great time for mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration. For personal growth, seek the assistance of others, be open to and foster collaboration.

If you have Horse in your chart this is a Clash month for you and you may experience challenges, movement, and changes. Keep in mind that change is always a result of a challenge. With the Fu Yin energy of the month, be introspective and analyze each challenge thoroughly before you forge forward.

If you have Yin Wood or Yin Earth in your chart or were born in a year ending with a 5 or 9, this is a Nobleman month for you. You’ll have ready access to the collaborators and helpful people in your life.

If you have Rat in your chart, this will be a 2 Penalty month for you, which can result in relationship difficulties. So be mindful in how you interrelate with others, particularly in how you communicate.

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October Month of the Yang Wood Dog

This year the Dog month (Oct 8 - Nov 6) is known as the Year Breaker, since it sits opposite the Dragon. The Year Breaker or Annual Clash is like a battering ram that generally indicates challenges, transformation, and power shifts. If there’s something that you or someone else has been hiding, it’s likely to be revealed this month. With the US elections occurring on Nov 5, this is energetically aligned. Change emerges from chaos. The National Treasure Star this month helps build trust with others, while the Month Emptiness Star encourages forgiveness. It will also become clear about who stands with you and who will abandon you when things begin to come unraveled. So, you can expect to see both challenges and possibilities this month!

The Dog month is considered a transitional month between Autumn and Winter with a Yang Earth element. When combined with the Yang Wood element, it creates some tension. Considering the current domestic and global political landscape, it’s likely to be a little tense. Hopefully, the National Treasure and Month Emptiness Stars will help build trust and forgiveness, and create smooth transitions toward a better future.

The Dog, Ox and Goat, forms an Earth Penalty, which is associated with disease, adversity, worry, and misfortune. If you have one or both of the Ox and Goat in your chart, it’s a good idea to be mindful and pro-active. Don’t become so obsessed with concern that you create issues for yourself. Take life as it comes, but be pro-active with your relationships, health, and career to avoid or diminish these uncertainties.

If you have Tiger in your chart it will form a semi-combination with Dog for direct resources, meaning that you could find the resources you need.

The most affected zodiac animals this month are Dog (problem solving), Dragon (new situational opportunities), Rooster (new opportunities), Goat (sudden opportunities/learning), Ox (appreciating assets), Rabbit (collaborations; pivot), Tiger (travel opportunities; new roll), and Horse (collaborative opportunity/recognition).

There is no Nobleman Star for the Dog Month.

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Aug 2024 Month of the Yang Water Monkey

The Yang Water Monkey month is the 7th month of the Wood Dragon year. You’ve likely heard of “monkey shines” which describes some aspects of Monkey months. The Water Monkey, however, is a little more disciplined and overall supports leadership and creativity. However, family dynamics, particularly communications, may be an issue and it’s important to practice some form of stress management.

In a Wood Dragon year, the Monkey is considered the 2nd luckiest month of the year, so that’s hopeful in the wake of what’s been going on both domestically and globally.

Monkey Month heralds the transition into Fall. It’s main element is Metal, which will be slightly eroded by the yang water of the Stem. Water is in Monkey’s hidden elements, so that will “root” the water, giving it more control. This may result in an erosion of the strength of the monkey luck.

Tiger+Snake+Monkey = a Fire Penalty that can negatively affect relationships and health. If you have both Tiger & Snake in your chart, be mindful of how you interact with others and take care of your health. If you only have one of the two, you have a half combo that can still have a negative influence.

If you have Yin Earth or Yin Wood in your chart, or you were born in a year ending with a 5 or 8, this is a Nobleman month so be on the lookout for people who can help you.

If you have Tiger, Horse, or Dog in your chart, this could be a time of travel or change with the Traveling Horse Star present.

If you have Tiger in your chart, this is also a Clash month for you…a time of change and transformation as you may be pivoting from challenges.

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June 2024 Month of the Yang Metal Horse

The month of the Yang Metal Horse (5 June - 5 July) is the peak of the Summer season. The Horse is a Yang Fire element (high, celebratory energy) with hidden branches of Yin Fire and Yin Earth. The Yang Fire element of the Horse dominates the Yang Metal (weaponry) Stem energy. The Metal Horse is naturally enthusiastic, ambitious, innovative, brave, and loves a challenge. While the Yang Metal/Iron Horse has plenty of energy, it is also methodical as a problem solver. The behind-the-scenes solutions that are being hammered out this month will likely show up later in the month or later in the year, with significant changes on the horizon.

If you have Horse in your chart, this is a Self Penalty month for you. Be mindful of self-destructive attitudes and practices. Self-sabotage can present in many ways, including self-doubt, negative self-speak, and procrastination. Depending upon where Horse is in your chart, this can manifest in your network (year), career (month), personal (day), or your output/what you oversee (hour).

If you have Rat in your chart, or your Day Master is Yang Water/Ren, this is a Clash month for you, which means there could be challenges ahead with changes/transitions in your life.

If you have Goat in your chart, or your Day Master is Yin Metal/Xin, this forms a 6 Combination that will help you over bumps in the road.

If you have Snake, Rooster, or Ox in your chart, the Flower of Romance Star arrives to enhance your charm/charisma, along with your social and romantic life.

If you have Yin Metal/Xin in your Day Master or Year ending in 1, this is a Nobleman Month for you, which can manifest as helpful people and fruitful opportunities.

May 2024 Month of Yin Earth Snake

May 5 - June 4 is the Month of the Yin Earth Snake (Ji Si 己巳). Snake sits in the SE3 direction, which is a Yin Wood element. Snake is a Yin Fire element and Wood creates/nurtures Fire but is in a destructive relationship with the Earth element of the month, so it could create a little underlying tension. Overall, Yin Earth is like fertile land and Yin Fire (Snake) is reserved and determined, but cautious. It supports a strategic, contemplative approach. The Snake month is compatible with the Dragon year, so with the Snake’s more reserved approach we will see some relief from the crazy energy of last month.

If you have Monkey & Rooster in your chart, they form a powerful Combination that will assist you this month.

If you have Monkey & Tiger in your chart, they will form a Fire Penalty with Snake. It’s advisable to pay close attention to your relationships and health.

If you have Pig in your chart, you will be affected by a Clash, which often leads to change.

If you have Yin Water or Yang Water in your chart or were born in a year ending with a 2 or 3, this is a Nobleman month for you. You’ll have helpful people to assist you in your needs.

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March 2024 Month of the Yin Fire Rabbit

The Yin Fire Rabbit is the 2nd month of the Yang Wood Dragon year. While the Yang Fire Tiger month was very lively energy, this month is less volatile as the Rabbit is much more cautious and gentle than the Tiger. Yang Fire is a blaze that spreads like wildfire, whereas Yin Fire is a candle in the darkness. The Rabbit signals the peak of Spring with the promise of new growth. Yin Fire Rabbit brings inspiration. It is the solitary candle that can light the candles of many others without extinguishing its own flame. Ding Fire Rabbit is not only inventive, progressive, and original, but it has a natural gift for words and can express ideas clearly. It can spot opportunities, think fast, and act fast. It is an intellectual powerhouse and a people person. Ding Fire can transform all the other elements and as such is the impetus for creative ideas that are forward-thinking and ahead of the times. Rabbit is a good mediator and diplomat. In Dragon Year, Rabbit can co-exist peacefully even through conflict. So, this month we may see the beginnings of leadership that ignites greater collaboration and lays the groundwork for a future that is more thoughtful, innovative, and cooperative. Alliances may be formed or strengthened in support of progressive ideas.

Other events this month are DST on the 10th, Summer Solstice on the 20th, and Lunar Eclipse on the 25th.

BaZi (Chinese Astrology) tips for Month of the Ding Fire Rabbit:

If you have Yang Water (Ren 壬) or Yin Water (Gui 癸) in your chart or were born in a year ending with 2 or 3, this is a Nobleman month for you. Look around you for helpful people in areas that you can use assistance.

If you have Rabbit in your chart, this a a 2-Penalthy month for you. This can negatively affect relationships, so be mindful of how you interact with those around you.

If you have Rooster or Yin Water in your chart, this is a Clash month for you. Depending upon where in your chart, it can predict obstacles, conflict, and change.

If you have Dog in your chart, this is a 6 Combination month for you, which can reduce clashes and overall make molehills out of mountains.

If you have Tiger, Horse, or Dog in your chart, this is a Peach Blossom/Flower of Romance month for you. You will be attractive to others, which can enhance your romantic or social life.

Those of you who have Dragon in your chart, keep in mind that this is a Self-Penalty year for you. Be mindful of self-doubt and self-sabotage in your day-to-day life.

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February 2024 Month of the Yang Fire Tiger

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

February 4 marks the beginning of the month of the Yang Fire Tiger (Bing Yin 丙寅), the first month of the Chinese Year. It also marks the beginning of the Solar Year of the Tiger (also known as Li Chun, the beginning of Spring). The Lunar Year of the Tiger begins on Feb 10 this year, but it’s the solar calendar that is the basis for the Chinese Metaphysical Arts. This year we also begin a new 20-year Time Period, which is ruled by the 9 Purple Fire Star. So this year the transition energy may feel a little chaotic because of all these changes…especially with the Fire of the new Lucy Cycle. For more about that, see my article on Era 9 HERE.

The Yang Fire Tiger (Feb 4 - Mar 4) is the first month of the Yang Wood Dragon year, bringing a powerful energetic shift. As this wave of energy moves in, hang on to the helm, hoist your sail, and steer your ship into the prevailing winds and waves of this high-energy year. What a way to give yourself a boost into the year! As we literally “spring” into a new year, be ready to use this energy to dynamically launch your projects.

Dragon and Tiger are opposing forces: Dragon is yang male energy and Tiger is yin female energy. Combined, they produce strong, assertive energy that can either lead to a harmonious connection or clashes of opposing egos. So don’t expect this month to be anything other than energetic, with a likelihood of opposing forces on full display. It will be your job to harness this energy and focus it productively. If you do this, you’ll reap rewards. If you don’t, you could get caught in the undercurrent of chaos. Make it your goal to use the chaos creatively and productively. Be the go-to problem solver and establish yourself for the coming months.

If you have MONKEY, RAT, or DRAGON in your chart, the Traveling Horse Star will promote travel and movement/changes.

If you have MONKEY in your chart this is a CLASH month for you. Considering the rest of the energy of this month and year, I suggest you find a way to use any setbacks to regroup and look for new ways to do things or a new path. Otherwise, you might want to just lay low until the dust settles.

if you have PIG in your chart, you will COMBINE with Tiger to act as a nobleman star and help calm the chaos. It will also cure any clashes in your chart.

If you have SNAKE AND/OR MONKEY in your chart you have a Fire Penalty that can affect relationships and health. If this is the case, be mindful of how you interact with others and take measures to improve your health.

if you have YIN METAL in your Day Master or were born in a year ending with a 1, this is a NOBLEMAN month for you. There will be helpful people when you need them, but you have to find them…they’re not likely to just knock on your door. Be of value to others so you can meet people who can be of value to you.

FENG SHUI

This month all the Stars are in their Home Sectors, which will produce double-strength energy, for better or worse. This month is ruled by the 5 Yellow Earth Star, which brings a malevolent energy of loss and sickness. Not only is this being doubled by the native star but fresh Fire energy of the 9 Purple star is feeding this element. Since this sector is the “core” energy of the building, it’s important to avoid activation of this area. If there’s a stair or other highly active area (like a kitchen), you might want to put a small plant here to help mitigate the unfavorable Earth.

The most supportive sectors this month are the NORTH, NORTHWEST, and NORTHEAST. Again, this speaks to a universal Feng Shui chart that doesn’t take into consideration all of the Stars in your house or workplace chart. If any of these are an entry to your home or office, it will support prosperity. Otherwise, use these areas when you are doing activities pertaining to your health or career, as you will be supported.

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Year of the Yang Wood Dragon, Jia Chen 甲辰

The year of the Yang Wood Dragon (Jia Chen 甲辰) begins on February 4, 2024. This is also known as the Li Chun or the beginning of Spring/Spring Festival. The Dragon is a mythical creature that is said to bring luck and happiness in Chinese culture. It’s the only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac. All other zodiac animals come from nature and have their natural characteristics. In Chinese culture, the Dragon is a symbol of strength, health, luck, and authority/power. It is said to be the most powerful and egotistical of all the Zodiac Animals. In China, more babies are born in a Dragon year than any other because the Chinese tend to plan their children according to luck cycles, giving them the most advantageous luck.

This Yang Wood Dragon year has a very interesting BaZi chart. It is a completely Yang chart, so there’s a LOT of exuberant energy! Even though there’s a productive cycle in the stems, there’s evidence of conflict in the hidden branches. We can see hints of powerful leadership and overall high energy. This could indicate global conflicts and struggles. There is a lack of Water, the wealth element, which is only found in the hidden elements. This could indicate a global recession. All other elements are productive and rooted in the hidden elements, so this is a chart of bold energy. Hold onto your hats…it’s likely to be a heck of a ride!

The Wood Year is in a clash with the Metal Hour; the Tiger Month is in a clash with the Monkey Hour; and the Dog Day is in a clash with the Dragon Year. Some say that this is the worst annual chart in years due to all the clashes, which create chaos. But if you see a clash as an opportunity for growth and transformation, it could easily be viewed as the best chart ever! Yes, there are bound to be problems, but wherever there are challenges and obstacles, there’s growth if you work toward becoming part of the solutions rather than succumbing to the chaos. Obstacles often give you new perspectives and teach you new lessons. Very often, as they say, when a door closes, a window opens. It’s in times of difficulties and challenges that we are transformed and experience the greatest growth!

In this chart, the Heavenly Stems are in a productive cycle (wood - fire - earth - metal). This can help stabilize some of the chaos with “productive” processes. Another positive thing about this chart is that all the elements are present, even if a little lopsided in their degree of presence. This can be seen as positive. Even with a conflicting and complex chart, the Dragom is spirited, confident, enthusiastic, and intelligent. Surely, that energy will find a way to get through any obstacles in 2024. This is going to be a year of changes. We cannot stay in our comfort zones forever, and this is a year to stretch and reach beyond our comfort zones. With only a small amount of the wealth element, it’s a good idea to avoid frivolous overspending and make sure you have ample reserves. Of course, this will depend on how your personal chart interfaces with the year, but generally speaking, I recommend caution regarding high-risk endeavors. This may not be the best year to take unnecessary risks. Focus on your physical and financial health and stability, and be a problem solver not only for your own issues but those of your family, neighbors, friends, and community. This is also a good year to get a plan in place for the future and to find collaborators/mentors to help execute it.

The major Stars this year are:

Traveling Horse in year and hour indicates travel, changing position, and moving. Overall, changes or transitions. Also in the year pillar is the Tai Ji, which is a powerful nobleman. As you know, a nobleman indicates helpful people, so look around and reach out for the right people to help you…and BE a nobleman yourself. Collaboration is the key to success this year.

As always, there are also negative stars in each pillar, but if you focus on being the best version of yourself you can overcome any negative energy. The overall theme this year is to do whatever you need to do to improve yourself and others. Be the person with solutions rather than talking about all the problems in the world. Take care of yourself and those around you.

If you have DOG in your chart, this will be a CLASH year for you. But never fear, stay focused and be a problem solver and this could be a year that could change your life in a good way.

If you have DRAGON in your chart, this will be a year of SELF-PENALTY for you. Be mindful of how you think and speak of/to yourself. You may tend to self-sabotage so be mindful to avoid self-sabotaging behaviors.

If you have RAT in your chart, you will form a Water combination with Monkey and Dragon that will support wealth this year.

If you have HORSE in your chart, you will form a Fire combination with Dog and Tiger that will support overall luck this year. In the Tiger month (Feb) this will be doubled.

FENG SHUI

The Annual Afflictions are taking up a lot of real estate this year so be mindful about the areas of your home or business that you activate. The Grand Duke/Tai Sui is situated in the SE and just opposite is the Year Breaker/Sui Po in the NW. The Wu Wang/Malicious Star is in the W, and the 3 Killings/San Sha is centered on the S but it spans 75 degrees, which includes 15 degrees on either side in the SE and SW. This year there’s an optional Earth adjustment for the San Sha. This could be an earthen object or a small dish of sand, soil, crystals, or shells. Avoid any activation of these afflicted areas. No construction or digging in the soil. Keep these sectors quiet and tidy.

The best sectors for activity are the E, NE, and N. The Center is the core energy of the year, and this year the quarrelsome 3 Jade Wood Star has taken up residency. The Fire of the Prevailing Star will keep it at bay and reduce the chaotic energy of the Earth-Wood clash. You can expect a lot of energy from the 9 Purple Prevailing Time Star as part of the core energy this year. Just like the BaZi reading, you can expect a lot of bright, powerful energy swirling around you. Take measures to keep your home or workplace as serene as possible. Spend the bulk of your time in the more supportive sectors. Use the Grand Duke as support by sitting with your back to the SE when you are doing activities related to business or even having conversations. Even though the SE is afflicted, the Prevailing and Annual Flying Stars are in a configuration to support wealth luck.

In Feng Shui, we know that every building will have its challenges, and as the cyclical energy moves there will almost always be something that requires a solution. A traditionally trained practitioner can spot those areas and provide solutions. Areas of inauspicious or difficult energy can be mitigated through elemental adjustments. Areas where the energy supports life goals can be enhanced to provide maximum support. If you want to schedule a personalized Feng Shui and/or BaZi chart analysis for the year, you can either email me at HelenKstyles@gmail.com, or submit a contact form HERE. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. I’m always here to help in any way that I can. Wishing you a healthy, happy, love-filled year!

Xuan Kong Flying Stars 2024 - Prevailing Time Star + Annual Star

January 2024 Month of the Yin Wood Ox

Jan 6 - Feb 3 is the month of the Yin Wood Ox and the 12th month of the Chinese calendar year. The Ox is an earth element, which is in a destructive cycle with wood. This creates tension. The Wood Ox is independent, self-sufficient, confident, courageous, and doesn’t seek the help of others. This may play out as a breakdown in collaborative efforts.

The Ox month is the transition month between winter and spring, so while we can feel the dormant aspects of winter, we will also get a glimpse of the new growth of Spring during the latter part of the month. Remember that the Solar Chinese New Year begins on February 4, which brings a whole new set of energy patterns. If you have not had a Feng Shui audit or update done on your home or business, this is the time to do it in order to prepare your spaces for these new energy patterns.

If you have Goat/Ram/Sheep or a Yin Metal stem in your BaZi chart, this is a CLASH month and you can expect to experience obstacles, challenges, and transitions this month. Depending upon which pillar is afflicted, it will affect you in different ways, either internally, or in your external world.

If you have Yang Wood, Yang Earth, or Yang Metal in your chart…or years ending with 4, 8, or 0…this is a NOBLEMAN month for you. Depending upon where the Nobleman Star is in your 4 pillars, there will be opportunities and helpful people.

FENG SHUI

This month is ruled by the 6 White star (Yang Metal), which supports career. It is hosted by the 4 Jade Wood Star, which is dominated by the metal star, creating some tension, especially with relationships and academics.

The most helpful sector this month is the West.

The least supportive sectors are the Northwest, Northeast, North, and Southeast.

Next month the dynamics of every building will change as a new cycle and a new year bring a massive energetic shift. Order your Feng Shui audit now to prepare your home or business space ready for this shift.

December 2023: Month of the Yang Wood Rat

The Rat Month (12/06/23 - 01/05/24) straddles the Gregorian calendar years. The Rat is the 11th month of the Rabbit Year. So, while Western calendars see us preparing for the end of 2023, this is not the case with the Chinese Solar Calendar, which still has one month left before the new year begins in February/Month of the Tiger.

The Wood Rat has strong principles and is well-versed in laws and regulations. It also exhibits high moral character and a high capacity for teamwork/getting along with others. This energy could be helpful in soothing some of the domestic and global conflicts.

If you have Horse or Yang Metal in your chart, this is a Clash month that could bring conflict, obstacles, and change. As I’ve mentioned before, a clash isn’t always negative. It can bring new perspectives that change your trajectory in a positive way. Nonetheless, it’s not a month that you want to take risks.

If you have Rat in your chart, it will form a Penalty that affects relationships, so be mindful of how you interact with others.

If you have Yin Wood or Yin Earth or were born in a year ending with 5 or 9, this is a Nobleman month for you. There will be helpful people around you who can assist you in whatever it is that you need.

Feng Shui for the Month of the Wood Rat:

This month is ruled by the aggressive energy of the 7 Red Star (Metal), which is fed by the prevailing 8 White Star (Earth) and in conflict with the 4 Green (Wood). So there’s some underlying turbulence in every building this month. It’s a good idea to keep the vibration high in your home or office and be mindful of the security of the building and finances.

The most supportive areas of your home or office would generally be in the North and West. The areas you should avoid activating would be the East.

Period 9 Transition:

We are in a time of transition and the energy is a little rocky as we transition from Period 8 to Period 9. The energy of the benevolent 8 White earth star is giving way to the strong and lively energy of the 9 Purple fire star. This transition is affecting the life cycle of the other stars so their energy is a little unpredictable. My advice is to try to keep everything on an even keel over the next couple of months until we have found a sure path within Period 9, which will come into its full strength in February 2024.

For those of you who have had your homes or businesses audited during the past 20 years, you’ll need a new audit to bring your home or business into harmony for Period 9. The natal charts are totally different since the life-cycle of the stars will change their energy and how they interface with the other stars. Please reach out for a new audit prior to February 2024.

November 2023: Month of the Yin Water Pig

The Pig Month (Nov 8 - Dec 6) is the 10th month of the Year of the Rabbit, and the 11th animal of the Chinese Zodiac. While Western culture tends to view pigs negatively, Asian cultures revere the Pig as a noble animal that brings prosperity.

The Pig Month, a water element, marks the beginning of winter. The Yin water of the Pig combined with the yin water of the month’s stem speaks of the deepest water of underlying currents. So, while there may not be the energy of “rapid water” this month, there are definitely some goings-on at a deeper level. The emotion connected with water is fear, so there is likely to be some deep undercurrent of fear being generated by the events on the world stage. The Pig sits in the Northwest sector, which is ruled by Yang Metal. This Metal will feed the energy of the Water elements.

The Clash this month is with the Snake, which sits opposite the Pig. Also, if you have Yin Wood in your chart you will be in a Clash. Clashes can produce obstacles and changes. This can manifest in pivotal life changes or just an opportunity to see things from a different point of view. Be mindful to avoid making rash decisions without thinking things through and don’t allow a setback or two to block your progress. It’s a good month to be very thorough and deliberate, allowing extra time and thought before taking a leap of importance.

If you have Fire (Yin or Yang) in your chart or if your birth year ends with a 6 or 7, Pig is your Nobleman. That means there will be helpful people available so don’t be afraid to reach out when you are in need of a helping hand, a healer, or a mentor.

If you have Pig in your chart, this is a Self-Penalty month for you. Be aware that you might suffer from self-sabotaging behaviors and self-doubt and take the appropriate actions against giving into this.

FENG SHUI

This month is ruled by the benevolent 8 White Star in the center sector, providing the overall energy of every building with a little boost of prosperity and benevolence. However, there is a clash of energy with the Wood Annual Star that can present tension or speed bumps along the way, so be mindful of that.

Illness and malicious energy rule the Northeast and Southwest, so it’s best to avoid these sectors, especially when it comes to matters of health, relationships, finances, and career.

The Southeast and South sectors will host some very aggressive energy and it’s best to avoid these sectors. Keep the Southeast sector secure since the presence of Fighting Swords can bring robbery and losses. Avoid conversations and communications in the South that could escalate into arguments or even lawsuits.

The West and North are the most supportive sectors of your home or office/business this month and you would do well to limit all important activities to these sectors.

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October 2023 Month of the Yang Water Dog

Dog is the 9th month of the Rabbit year and is ruled by the Northwest. The Water Dog is the sweetest combination in Chinese astrology. It is kind, thoughtful, happy-go-lucky, generous, and selfless. If there is a “theme” for the Water Dog, it’s “family.” On the negative side, the Water dog is devastatingly, shockingly sensitive. So you can expect there to be some drama surrounding this ultra-sensitive energy. But Water Dog is also focused on building a strong foundation for the future. So it’s likely that this month will see planning and doing foundational work for a future that is more altruistic and caring.

If you have a Dragon branch or Yang Fire in your chart it will form a Clash this month. Clashes are all about change, which are often brought about by challenges.

The Dog month does not have a Nobleman star.

FENG SHUI

The Center sector this month supports academic/knowledge growth.

The sectors that are least supportive are the N, NW, and W, especially the N and W.

The sectors that are most supportive are the SE, S, and SW, especially the SE, and SW, which host stars that support wealth accumulation and career.

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September 2023 Month the the Yin Metal Rooster

The Rooster month (Sept 8 - Oct 7) in the Rabbit year is known as the Sui Po or Year Breaker. It’s the month that’s directly opposite the annual zodiac animal on the compass. The Rabbit occupies the East 2 position and the Rooster occupies the West 2 position. This creates energy known as Clash, which can bring change and challenge. So this month will most likely be one with ups and downs. The Yin Water of the year will wash over the Yin Metal of the month and make it shine. Since the Rooster is connected to pride, value, romance, talent, and beauty, these sectors and values will come to the forefront this month as the ambitious Yin Metal Rooster pursues perfection. There could be dramatic events this month as a result of the energetic interaction of metal and water combined with the flamboyant Rooster.

The Rooster month also marks the peak of Autumn, according to the Chinese calendar. And this year the Yin Metal core element of the Rooster is augmented by the Yin Metal Heavenly Stem. Yin Metal is associated with jewelry, as opposed to Yang Metal, which is associated with forged metal, such as in weaponry. Yin metal is more pliable and yielding while seeking perfection.

The Yin Metal Rooster (Xin You 辛酉) month combined with a Dragon in your chart forms a 6 Combination that basically cures any clashes and supports you through this month.

If you have a Rooster in your chart, this is a Self Penalty month for you. That means that you need to be mindful of any negative self-speak and self-sabotaging behavior.

If you have Monkey, Rat, or Dragon in your chart, this could be a great month for your social life as it forms a Peach Blossom with Rooster.

If you have Yin Fire or Yang Fire in your chart, or were born in a year ending with 1, this is a Nobleman month for you. Use this helpful energy wisely. Reach out for outside support/help for anything in which you may need assistance.

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Feng Shui Analysis for the Month of the Rooster in the Year of the Rabbit:

The universal Feng Shui Chart for September is ruled by the 1 White Star (career). It combines with the Annual 4 Green Star (academics, relationships) to enhance academic and relationship support. This is the most supportive area of your home or office this month and a great place for activities that pertain to relationships or academics. It’s also a good area for gatherings of friends and family. There is also a 10 Combination in the Southeast, which supports is supportive for all activities.

Sectors of concern this month:

Northwest: The most inauspicious sector since the annual 5 Yellow Malicious Star (Wu Wang) combines with the Monthly 2 Black Illness Star. Avoid activating this sector through activity. If it’s the location of your front door, use an alternate entry this month.

Southwest: The 7 Red Star (robbery, loss, violence) is hosted by the Annual 1 White. Since the SW sector (Earth) supports the 7 (Metal) and diminishes the 1 (Water), be mindful of security and be careful with knives or weaponry here.

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August 2023: Month of the Yang Metal Monkey

Aug 8 - Sept 7 is the month of Geng Shen/Yang Metal Monkey. We are now entering the Autumn months of the Chinese year, with metal being a prevailing element. The Monkey’s Yang metal, combined with the Yang Metal stem in a Water Rabbit year can bring and infusion of confidence, enthusiasm, and confidence. Business sectors that can be especially affected by this energy are Banking, Science/Engineering, Film, Sales, & Jewelry. While the gentle Sheep gave us a respite from the fiery Horse month, the energy of the Monkey will likely create a little excitement this month. If you have Monkey in your chart, you’ve likely been finding that this has been an eventful year with your hard work paying off.

This is a Clash Month for Tiger, which can mean challenges and changes.

If you have Tiger and Snake in your chart, it will form a Fire Penalty this month, which can affect relationships and health. So be mindful of those areas of you life. If you have only Tiger or Snake, it’s still a partial penalty, but not as powerful as the “full monty.”

If you have Tiger, Horse, or Dog in your chart, it forms a Traveling Star, which indicates travel or movement of some kind.

If you have a Yin Wood or Yin Earth Day Master or were born in a year ending with a 5 or 9, this is your Nobleman month for you! Whoohoo!

Feng Shui Analysis for August

The 2Black Illness Star flies to the center palace this month, where it’s supported by the native Earth Element. It’s hosted and controlled by the Annual 4 Wood element, and that relationship can create tension. So, be mindful of your health by taking preventative steps to improve your immunity and overall health. Maybe it’s time to tweak your diet and exercise habits or take other measures to improve your overall physical and mental well-being. It’s important to note that if you’re struggling emotionally, to reach out to people or agencies that can help.

The 5Yellow Malicious Star flies to the Northeast, where it is supported by the native Earth Element. It’s hosted and controlled by the Annual 7 Metal Star, a combination that is both aggressive and volatile. So this is not an area where you want to spend much time, particularly if you have not remediated the Annual Star. If it is at your front door, it’s preferable to use another entry if possible or avoid activating it as much as possible. If it’s your bedroom, either use another bedroom or add a plant to help support you.

The sectors that are most supportive and beneficial are the South and Southeast. Activating and spending time in those sectors could be beneficial to your overall prosperity.

If your Trigram is a 2, the Southwest sector is your home base, and a “Combination 10” supports you this month. Use this sector’s energy to do activities that can support or grow your business, career, or finances.

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July 2023 Month of the Yin Earth Goat

The month of the Yin Earth Goat (aka Sheep or Ram), July 7 - Aug 7, is energetically a respite from the Horse month. This is the 6th month of the Rabbit year and a transition month from Summer to Autumn. But while the last two months (particularly Horse Month) have been fiery and lively, this month’s Yin Earth is a swing back toward a more sedate energy. The Goat is kind, compassionate, and gentle, and after all the unbridled, chaotic energy of the Horse, this will be a nice respite. The Yin Earth energy is nurturing, like a garden. The Yang Earth of last month was grounded but immovable and sometimes overwhelming, especially since it was being fed by Fire.

So as the pendulum swings back from the extreme yang energy to a more calm yin energy, this will be a good time to evaluate what we have done and enjoy nurturing it as it grows. This is a lovely time to enjoy gatherings with friends and family.

The combination of the Rabbit Year and Goat Month creates another wood energy that supports creativity from beginning to completion. So this is a good time to pursue any creative projects you’ve been considering. And if you happen to have Goat or Rabbit in your chart, you’ll be that much more supported.

This is a Clash month if you have Ox in your chart. This means that there’s potential for change and obstacles.

If you were born in a year ending with a 4, 8, or 0, this is a Nobleman month for you and there will be helpful people around to assist you when you need them.

Here is the Feng Shui outlook for this month:

The central, overarching energy of this month is a combination of yin and yang Wood, which can negatively affect relationships. Some refer to this combination as a Peach Blossom gone wrong. So be mindful of how you interface with others.

The most favorable and supportive sectors are the Southwest (career growth) and North (wealth), though there could be some volatility in the career growth of the Southwest.

The least favorable sector is the Southeast, which can potentially negatively affect health. It’s best not to activate this area through use.

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June 2023 Month of the Yang Earth Horse

June 6 - July 6 is the month of Yang Earth Horse (Wu Wu 戊午), the 5th month of the Rabbit year. Horse month is the peak of summer, having a base element of Yang Fire 丙 and hidden elements of Yin Fire 丁and Yin Earth 己. This fiery month is associated with the South direction and is demonstrated at the most yang extreme (top) of the Taiji (yin-yang symbol).

This is the busiest time of year for the Tiger, Snake, Horse, Goat, and Dog.

Your Day Master is the heavenly stem of the day you were born and it directly affects you, personally, and/or your intimate relationships. Here’s the potential for each Day Master this month: For Fire and Earth Day Masters, there’s great potential for prosperity. Metal Day Masters will also be supported by this month’s energy. Wood Day Masters may be weakened by this month’s energy so it’s important to maintain a high vibration to combat this weakening effect. Water day masters are in direct clash with the energies of this month so changes and challenges may be afoot.

This is a Clash month if you have Rat in your chart. Clash simply means that there may be challenges and transformations. Do not despair. Change is generally a little painful, but a positive and necessary aspect of life.

If you have a Tiger and/or Dog in your chart, you will experience some assistance this month from the 3-Harmony Fire Combination. If one of those is in your Year Pillar it will affect your network. If it’s in your Month Pillar, it will affect your work/career. If it’s in your Day Pillar it will affect you and/or your personal relationships. If it’s in your Hour Pillar it can affect your future, your investments, your creativity, and/or those you influence.

If you have Horse in your chart, this is a Self-Penalty month which means you can experience self-doubt and self-sabotaging behavior. Be mindful of this to overcome this energy.

This is a Nobleman month if you have Yin Metal in one of your Stems. Depending upon which pillar it’s in, there can be opportunities, helpful people, or saving grace in your network, career, personal life, or output.

This month’s Flying Stars are in the same locations as the Annual Flying Stars, so there’s twice as much of the same energy influencing each sector. For this reason, the South Sector is the most vibrant and prosperous, while the East and Northwest are the least vibrant, depending upon your house’s Natal Chart and how those stars interact with it.

Summer Solstice is on the 21st. This is a good time to meditate on your most important goals. The most opportune time and place for this is at the exact time of the Solstice where you live in the South Sector of your home or office.

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April 2023: Month of The Yang Fire Dragon

April 5 - May 5 is the month of the Yang Fire Dragon (Bing Chen, 丙 辰) and is the 3rd month of the Yin Water Rabbit Year and the end of Spring. The Dragon and Rabbit form a Wood Harm. Harms are “internal” clashes so the overarching theme of this month is that of feelings of dissatisfaction or unfulfillment. To overcome this, reach out to others. Whether you or others are plagued with these feelings, it helps to make human contact and to support one another.

If you have ROOSTER in your chart, you’re in a clash with the Rabbit this year, but this month is smoother for you. You may incur higher expenses or anxiety, but if you keep an eye on things, you can overcome minor speed bumps. Focus on inner development.

If you have DOG in your chart, this is a month breaker. Exercise patience and keep your expectations low.

If you have TIGER in your chart, this is one of the best months of the year due to the Wood Trine of Tiger+Rabbit+Dragon which helps you progress in life. You also have the Golden Carriage this month with equates to higher social status.

The RAT and MONKEY will also rise this month. The superstars for this month are RAT, TIGER, and MONKEY. Wherever they are your chart will affect that specific area of your life and will come to prominence (year=network, month=career, day=personal life, hour=output, luck cycle=overall external boost).

There are no NOBLEMEN in Dragon month.

These are the auspicious days this month that are good for long-term planning, starting a new job or business, and engagement or marriage: April 12, 14, 24, 26

Inauspicious days are: April 9, 10, 22 and May 3, 4. Stick to activities of less importance over the long haul.

The areas of your home or office that are most vibrant this month (based on the annual and monthly stars only, excluding the interaction of your building’s natal chart) are the West and South. The West supports business success & growth, and the South supports good fortune & health.

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March 2023: Month of the Yin Wood Rabbit

March 6 - April 4 is the month of the Yin Wood Rabbit (Yi Mao 乙 卯) and the second month of the Yin Water Rabbit (Gui Mao 癸卯) year. This month favors Goat, Dog, Pig, and Rabbit. It’s not as favorable for Horse, Rat, and Dragon, and it’s most unfavorable for Rooster, which is in both a Year Breaker and Month Breaker with Rabbit. If Rooster is in your hour pillar be cautious with your investments. If it’s in your day pillar, be mindful of your personal relationships and health. If it’s in your month pillar, career changes may be on the horizon. If it’s in your year pillar, there could very well be a change in your surroundings, such as a move or a change in your social circle.

This month the East sector supports ventures for your success. So use/activate this sector by completing tasks related to your pursuit of success. The best days to activate are Mar 6, 12, & 30, which are Success Days on the Tong Shu/Chinese calendar. These days favor Goat, Pig, and Rabbit most. Also, Mar 7 is a good day to launch new products. Aside from this, the East is the least supportive sector this month. Houses that sit in the East are overall not supportive this month. To mitigate this, make sure you are up to date with your annual and monthly Feng Shui adjustments, and be mindful of keeping everything safe and clutter-free.

Avoid starting or launching new projects/products on Mar 9, 16, 17, 21, 28, 29, & Apr 2.

There is a protective shield in the West sector this month, so use this for tasks that pertain to your finances/investments.

This month will be a time of change for the Rooster since it’s in Clash with Rabbit. There may be obstacles to overcome but it’s when we have to adjust to them that we often pivot, change, or discover a new direction. Growth is often painful but it’s in these moments that we find a new purpose. If Rooster is in your day pillar, there is a calamity sha that can promote disaster, illness, and injury, so be mindful of your health and don’t do anything that puts you at risk. If it’s in your year, month, or hourly pillars you may encounter large, unplanned expenses. Change your daily habits to avoid issues and safeguard your health and wealth.

The Snake & Dragon or those born with a year ending with a 2 or 3 will enjoy the nobleman this month.

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February 2023 - Month of the Yang Wood Tiger

Feb 4 - Mar 5 is the month of the Yang Wood (JIa 甲) Tiger (Yin 寅). The Tiger (2nd animal of the zodiac) is the first month of the solar Year of the Yin Water (Gui 癸) Rabbit (Mao 卯), and coincides with the onset of spring, known as Li Chun. The inherent element of the Tiger is Yang Wood, so with the Heavenly Stem of Yang Wood, this tiger has strong tiger characteristics. Remember, we just experienced the strong energy of a Tiger year. So this spring will come bounding in with a lot of energy, which will have a momentary effect on the gentle energy of the Rabbit.

However, the Wood Tiger is more cooperative than other types of tigers (we just experienced a yang water tiger year). While the tiger is generally strong and authoritative, the wood tiger tends to be less self-sufficient and more willing to work with others to an end. As such, the overall character of the month is that of cooperation and collegiality. Let’s hope this energy, combined with the gentle, amiable nature of the Rabbit will influence national and international political arenas! While the Golden Carriage enters the Tiger this year, indicating good fortune, the unfavorable stars add an element of an uphill battle with pettiness and sabotage. But luck is still strong and while this month may seem like a struggle, ultimately there is strong energy for the greater good on the corporate/institutional level. The Tiger forms a Flower of Romance with the Rabbit year, which supports romance, social life, and charm, so we can expect that while there may be some underlying animosity, the Flower of Romance star will support collegiality.

This is a Clash month if you have Monkey in your chart. A clash generally indicates changes, often brought about through obstacles or events.

This is a Combination month if you have Pig in your chart. This helps overcome a clash and helps pave the way toward your goal.

This is a Penalty month if you have the Snake & Monkey in your chart, which can affect relationships and health. If you have this combination be mindful of how you treat people and take care of your health.

This is your Nobleman month if you have Yin Metal (Gui 癸) in your chart or were born in a year ending with a 1. The nobleman star is protective and helpful and can help you find the right person/people to collaborate with or lessen the effects of anything catastrophic.

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December - Month of the Yang Water Rat

Dec 7, 2022 (12:49pm) - Jan 4, 2023 is the Solar Month of the Yang Water Rat (Ren Zi 壬 子). Rat is the 12th Zodiac Animal and the 11th month of the Solar Calendar. In the month of the Pig energies were shifting towards softening and righting the wrongs of the current and previous years. The Rat month will continue with that energy. According to Asian culture, the Rat is known for its competence and high level of survival skills. This month will bring strategic competence and high energy. With two Horses in the month’s BaZi (double clash with Rat) the “changing energy” is strong internally and in personal relationships, investments, creativity, and output.

2022 Month of the Yang Water Rat

As you can see, there is a lot of water energy, which in turn supports wood energy. Water is very reflective and for people who have a water day master (Ren or Gui), this is a month of self-reflection. Water people tend to be affected by ‘the reflection’ of outside influences and this month it is important for those who have a water Day Master to move more toward your own self-interests and focus on what YOU want…what matters to YOU, rather than being so heavily influenced by others. Prioritize yourself. In your career, guard your time jealously. Socialize and network more (this is a companion month). Pay more attention to your health and get the labs/bloodwork that you may have been neglecting.

Other Day Masters (Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal) also have their own unique energetic interaction with this month’s energy:

• Wood: This is a resource month for you so it’s a good month to work with your knowledge base by either enhancing your knowledge or monetizing it.

• Fire: It is important to get clear on your direction, solve problems, reduce stress through action, and intensify your abilities to gain clarity.

• Earth: This is a power/wealth month for you and it’s important to use this wisely through time management, a focus on what provides the greatest return on resources, investing in your health, and spending time with loved ones.

• Metal: This is your output month, which focuses on overall investment and creativity. Because you may feel overwhelmed and pressured to produce, it’s important to manage stress-related anger. Rather than grandiosity, seek small innovations. Enjoy creative people and venues…they’ll provide inspiration and a way to decompress. And be cautious about over-indulgence as it may negatively affect your health.

If you don’t know your day master, you can generate a free Bazi natal chart online by entering your birth information (year, month, day, time).

As always, specific Zodiac Animals are more affected in specific ways. These may fall in your hour, day, month, or year pillars. If you have any of these in your BaZi chart, be mindful of how you use this energy. It can be either helpful or create distress, but it’s up to you to manage or take advantage of it. For instance, if you have Ox, Dragon, or Monkey in your month pillar, look into collaborative solutions in your career or workplace:

This is a Nobleman month for you if you have Yin Wood or Yin Earth in any pillar or were born in years ending with 5 or 9. Don’t waste precious resources or opportunities when they present themselves. Often inane, the Nobleman energy will be there to get you through difficulties or give you a leg up.

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