Category: BaZi

12 Animal Fortunes for the Earth Monkey Month

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Earth Monkey 戊申 Month
August 7 21:28-September 8 00:50

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Earth Monkey. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
Deep breath. You can safely set up for the rest of the year now. Assess resources. Make plans. Be careful of getting distracted by conflict. That’s going nowhere. Create stability where you can.
Hint: Above all, listen.

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
This gift from heaven feels heavy but luckily you’ve got strong underpinnings for most of the month. Some of the burden is meant to be delegated or discarded. It’s okay to go with that.
Hint: Making things perfect isn’t going to change how you feel. It’s a distraction from your hurt.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
This month, Dogs are motivated by loyalty, traditions and DNA. Perhaps you’re not called to be a peacemaker as much as a defender. Important distinction. Some harsh measures may be called for.
Hint: Be clear about goals.

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
You’ll want to know that should there be a loss this month, it’s pretty likely that it will be balanced out in some other way. Emotions may distract you from this fact. You may not realize that happened until much later.
Hint: People think strong emotions make you weak. What if their perception is your advantage?

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
This month should be filled with good ideas, so consider how you might want to change your messaging. Ask trusted colleagues & friends how you can freshen up or increase relevance. Tend to appearance in preparation for being seen.
Hint: Check in with friends, associates, acquaintances.

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
You’re luckier than you think. Break out of your routine. Start something new that you can do every day. Cultivate some new obsession to take the place of an unhealthy one. Seek words and language.
Hint: Whatever it is, it doesn’t need to take up a lot of your time.

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
This month everything depends on how you’ve navigated the year so far. How are your relationships going? You may need support in some context, possibly involving family. Know that if you are going to travel this month.
Hint: You can’t cover all the bases all of the time. Ask for help in advance just in case.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
Another month, another person who has a secret crush on you. There’s an element of danger here that attracts or arouses curiosity. Maybe you already know that. If you’re taking a risk, be calculating.
Hint: Relationships were meant to shape us, not to bend us out of shape.

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
Could be the best month of the year for the Dragon. Playmates are available if you can bring yourself to play. Time to put on the finishing touches and present your work. Talk it up.
Hint: To augment your success, put a special focus on networking. Acknowledge mentors/supporters.

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
Could be a breakup or job change for some Snakes. It might feel like betrayal but if you saw it coming, is it? For safety, turn attention to your own unsolved mysteries. Everyone else’s can wait.
Hint: Take care with driving and travel especially if your emotions are on high.

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
Stay open to the all of the possibilities that are available. At this point in the year, there’s still plenty of success to be had for you if you know how to spend your energy wisely. Focus on short races.
Hint: You’ll get more done if you also rest. That means not working all the time.

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
In a way it doesn’t make sense, this ramping up you are still doing this month. Some might say it goes against logic. But in the context of 2023, it makes total sense.
Hint: Plan. Contact trusted people you want to work with next year. Who can help with your project?

12 Animal Fortunes for the Fire Sheep Month

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Fire Sheep 丁未 Month
July 7 11:22-August 7 21:28

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Fire Sheep. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
Fly your freak flag now. Conformity is not your only social currency. There are others like you just waiting to find out where you are. Be in a new community of your own choosing. Dare to start one.
Hint: You don’t have to abandon anything. Join. Un-alone yourself.

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
Now’s your chance to hack through the jungle of your discontent. What has been tripping you up? Chop! Things that are blocking your way? Chop! People not following the agreed-upon rules? Chop!
Hint: Turn the tables. Take agency now. Confront.

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
Your challenge this month is to set a new pattern. It will take more than one try. It will take more than one try. (not a typo) Swap an old one for a new one if that helps.
Hint: How do you refine without reduction? The finest of fine tuning. Maybe you need less support than you thought.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
Given the position you’re in, it’s hard to say that you’re being bullied. This won’t apply to all Dogs, but if you’ve been relentlessly pushing people around, isn’t it natural for them to finally push back? That’s not necessarily abuse.
Hint: Are you sure you know who the “bad guy” is?

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
Here’s a place to land, where there are partnerships and allies (roommates/housemates?). The mysterious ones and the obvious. Why not choose both? Express your talents in public now.
Hint: Show appreciation for the hospitality extended to you, however imperfect you think it is.

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
Are you aware that you might be looking to harm someone related to the person who offended you so grievously last month? I doubt this is conscious which is why I’m mentioning it. What do you want?
Hint: Attention to motives. If you’re telling someone to do something risky, you go first.

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
Now that you’ve faced your truth, all of the value conflicts are live. Someone wants to tell you what to do. People are weighing in about right and wrong, but it’s your life and you get to decide. You do know yourself.
Hint: Strategic withdrawal is not for you this month my friend; not if you don’t want to keep riding this bull.

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
Time to slip into the herd and lead it in a certain direction. Don’t forget there are others like you when you’re networking and planning. Keep details private or limited to those who need to know.
Hint: Stay safe and aware of your surroundings.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
Back in the center again, stretching your capacity to contain. Have you asked for the appropriate compensation for your work yet this year? Whatever you want to succeed at, do it now.
Hint: Having to ask probably feels like another demand. Do it anyway. Take the prize.

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
Welcome what you know; what you want to know and what you don’t want to know. It’s okay. You’ll probably get some kind of offer. Consider getting your foot in the door.
Hint: Competitors are more subtle than you. Just thought you’d want to know. Perhaps choose function over structure.

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
Make brief forays when opportunities call. Do something in person if circumstances allow. How about a day/weekend trip or two? If you want to travel next month, it might not be as easy.
Hint: Make your existence more public this month. Take the chance on being seen.

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
Horses want to be noticed, but not to have to ask for it. That’s different than wanting comfort, isn’t it? Maybe that’s at the heart of you thinking you want to be alone. Stop avoiding the let down. Ask.
Hint: Find your direction without looking for the exit door. Be wherever your body is.

Cassidy Jacqueline Hutchinson

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I’m fascinated by the recent emergence and revelations of Cassidy Hutchinson. Why her? Why now? Is this another situation where a woman will bear the punishment for a man’s crimes in a public forum? I had never heard of her until June 28th 2022.

When I heard the estimates of her age and considered the timing of the Fire Horse month in the Water Tiger year, I immediately guessed she was born in 1996. That’s a Fire Rat year. You can read a lot from a birth year and timing if you know what you’re doing and I feel confident about this.

I had already forecast in early June that Rats could be spilling the tea in the Fire Horse month – or it would be spilled for them. I watched this play out for some other Rats I know, but not all. Don’t forget that if you had no tea to spill, a forecast like that is nothing to you.

At the very least, the Fire Horse month was pretty uncomfortable for the Rat in some way. The Rat and Horse clash when they meet. Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony in front of the House Select Committee on the January 6th Attack began on June 28th, a Water Rat day. This is the day Cassidy begins to spill the tea. Even the expression “spilling tea” has political overtones here in the USA. All of our tea parties that don’t last…we’re all mad here.

If you want to go down this rabbit hole with me, start by looking at the timeline of Cassidy’s internship and career. It seems to have started in October 2018 when the Fire went out.

You can find a few sites on the internet now that list Cassidy’s birthday as March 4, 1996. That may or may not be correct so I don’t want to make too much of this, but if it is correct, then these are her pillars.

Cassidy Hutchinson (?)

Hour Day Month Year
Yang Metal Yang Metal Yang Fire
? 庚 庚 丙
? 子 寅 子
Rat Tiger Rat

 

I could share with you why these pillars are seductively believable if you were to study with me. But remember, I don’t know if this date is correct so I won’t do a lot of public analysis until the birth date comes out with more credibility.

Knowing that this date could be wrong, why am I sharing this? Much of what I share is for research purposes; for myself and other people who want to study Ba Zi. The more observation you can do, the better. I can learn from almost everything. I study whatever catches my attention.

On the chance that you have any of these pillars in your Ba Zi, or were born in 1996, please don’t think I am calling you or Cassidy a hero or a traitor. What interests me is knowing what a person is like and when/why they would make the kind of life changing move Cassidy Hutchinson has made. In the context of Ba Zi, I’m just curious.

12 Animal Fortunes for the Fire Horse Month

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Fire Horse 丙午 Month
June 6 00:58-July 7 11:22

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Fire Horse. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
Thoughts of bolting again? Feeling too exposed? Do your best to keep showing up for those you care about. Need to close your eyes? Don’t keep them shut for too long. You’ll be glad about that later.
Hint: Plan on downtime from the 16th-24th. You may need a break.

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
This month you have the capacity to control fear, to calm others. Not saying you are care free, just that you have that to offer if you want to. It’s kind of a big deal.
Hint: Hold the fort.

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
Monkeys may be dealing with some kind of aftermath. If you can embrace both mourning and the celebration of life, that will influence the rest of the year. In a good way.
Hint: Give the grace to yourself now. Movement or travel will help.

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
Don’t make up your mind before you know all of the possible outcomes. If you’re feeling anxious, talk about it. I know you’re tired and might feel you’re in a very vulnerable position.
Hint: This month that’s actually the best place to be if you want progress and change.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
Within change there is stability too. Time to rise to the occasion and be the consistent one. Bring people together for a common purpose. Be your own boss.
Hint: Working remotely, family adjacent.

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
Dynamic. Time to start ramping things up again. There are brief opportunities to make money or increase reputation. Next month is a more static kind of situation so consider where you want to land.
Hint: Take on temporary gigs as you continue to build toward the peak.

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
No stopping the truth now. If there’s any tea left to be spilled, hasten to act before it’s done for you. Acknowledge what you’ve been doing since the Fire went out in 2018. Be honest.
Hint: If you’ve been getting away with bad behavior this could be the end of your deceit.

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
A harsh light penetrates your veil. Information overload creates deep uncertainty. This may be difficult, but don’t let analysis paralysis take the place of action. It might be better than non-action.
Hint: Seek the unfamiliar. Start with spontaneity. Put on your sunglasses.

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
It’s been a long time since 2019 and not easy for a Tiger so I hope you are prepared for the success you’re due for this month. You could get away with almost anything. Hint hint.
Hint: Earth, Metal and Water Tigers knock things over in pursuit of justice.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
It’s likely you’re on the receiving end of the break up but some people are just too demanding no matter how charismatic, sexy and fun they are. I doubt you’ll be alone for long unless you want that.
Hint: Stand up for yourself or you might end up feeling used. Trust your intuition.

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
With so many fans present, doors open. Time to choose. It’s the commitment that’s the hard part, right? How do you maximize your unlimited potential?
Hint: I mean, what if you get bored?!

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
Outshined, but you’re probably okay with that. Like the Monkey, this may be an aftermath for you too. Head back to the den for a while to rest and recover.
Hint: Write letters. Plan. If you have anything to advertise, do that.

Stevie Wonder : A Fire Penalty Life

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In a Ba Zi, the relationship between the Tiger, Snake and Monkey is called a Fire Penalty. Sometimes you will hear it called the Penalty of Ingratitude.

Each player involved in this three way relationship has the potential to assist and the potential to destroy. Which will it be? As always, choice is a factor, but when events suddenly accelerate we might make bad decisions. That’s the nature of Fire. We feel like we only have a short window to act; it’s pressing.

The experience of the Fire Penalty can carry with it feelings of hate, worry, and dislike, or we might feel we are perceived as hateful, hysterical or unlikeable. The Fire Penalty is sometimes accompanied by anxiety or panic attacks. It can give people a feeling of being cast adrift, so you may find many people in cult-like environments have the Fire Penalty. They are attracted by the rare opportunity to belong.

Sometimes the Fire Penalty manifests as people passing the buck of responsibility, often by way of blame or accusation. The Fire Penalty involves triangular situations. There are three parties involved but they may not always be aware of that at first. You see, this penalty can be best understood by way of the hidden Heavenly Stems within the Earthly Branches of the Tiger, Snake and Monkey. With the Fire Penalty there’s a lot to unpack. That’s technical stuff – the kind of stuff I teach in my Foundations of Ba Zi class so I won’t go into it here.

The Tiger, Snake and Monkey, along with the Pig, make up the four Earthly Branches that begin each season. Tiger month begins spring. Snake month begins summer. Monkey month begins autumn. Pig month begins winter.

I mention this because I think the Fire Penalty is actually seasonal. I think it covers a whole season of a year. The Fire Penalty is almost always present, but the noticeable manifestations of the Fire Penalty arrive in Tiger, Snake or Monkey years. In those years, we notice the penalty more in Tiger, Snake or Monkey months or on Tiger, Snake or Monkey days. The year adds a certain emphasis.

In a Tiger year, the Snake and Monkey branches are at a slight disadvantage because the Tiger is in charge. Remember, in the destructive cycle of elements, Metal can conquer Wood. A Tiger year is probably not as bad for a Monkey as a Monkey year is for a Tiger if you get my meaning. But don’t take that as a rule. Every chart is different.

When you study Ba Zi, you begin by learning lots of rules just to get a toehold. Once you start to climb, you learn how they actually apply. Context is everything, which is why general questions about Ba Zi are often met with the answer “it depends”. Apply your question to a chart and I can give an answer.

Elementally speaking, when the Tiger, Snake and Monkey come together there’s a big burst of Fire, hence the name. In a Tiger, Snake or Monkey year, naturally there are more days where this will happen.

If Fire is not a helpful element, we might associate the penalty with health issues involving inflammation, heart or liver, travel accidents, injury or actual fire. If Fire is a helpful element, we might associate it with becoming famous, powerful or successful, as is the case with Stevie Wonder.

Stevland Hardaway Morris, now known as Stevie Wonder, was born 6 weeks premature on May 13, 1950. The machine that was used to help him breathe was the mechanism that led to his blindness. This is still a risk for premature babies who require assistance to breathe.

When my daughter was born 8 weeks premature in 1998 (Earth Tiger year) and was in the NICU for 3 months, they called that particular machine used for preemies “the oscillator”. The air pressure is lower than the standard ventilator, so it lowers the risk of blowing a hole in the fragile lungs of an intubated infant, but the vibration of the oscillator may abort development of the retina and cause it to detach, leading to blindness. For better or worse, there are choices in life that are too difficult to make unless they are rushed.

Stevie Wonder
b. May 13, 1950 at 16:15

Hour Day Month Year
Yang Metal Yang Earth Yin Metal Yang Metal
庚 戊 辛 庚
申 申 巳 寅
Monkey Monkey Snake Tiger

We can see in Stevie’s chart that he has all three branches that make up the Fire Penalty: Tiger, Snake and Monkey. The order in which they appear in the natal chart is significant too because it supports the strength of the Fire.

This Ba Zi consists mostly of Metal while Stevie is a yang Earth day master. Fire is his resource, his fans and his supporters. Fire is his mother.

Wood is related to the eyes and in this chart it is void and very weak. In this Ba Zi, Wood will sometimes be cut by Metal, one possible outcome being his retinas are damaged by the oscillator.* Another possible outcome is that Wood combines with Metal, meaning that Wood is no longer functional as Wood.

Another way to look at Wood is that it is his challenge element, and he has very little. His challenge is that he cannot see. That may be his advantage too.

Stevie is not the most disciplined guy, especially in the romance department. Maybe this was an issue for his father too. With all of Stevie’s creativity, he is probably not that concerned about self control. In his Ba Zi, the Fire and Metal are hard on the Wood. We can look to the Tiger in this chart, isolated and seemingly useless, as representing his father. I imagine Stevie is motivated in some ways by his father’s non-presence.

Metal is Stevie’s output, his music and singing. It’s in every pillar! Output isn’t always indicative of children for a man but here I think it is. The Metal element in this chart is at the birth stage which means it has lots of room to grow. It also tells us he can explore and produce different styles of music successfully.

With so much Metal in his Ba Zi, Fire is a helpful element. It makes the Metal useful. The Fire Penalty helps him to become famous and rich. Fire gives him vision, ideas and optimism.

Stevie is currently in the Big Fate (10 year luck cycle) of Earth Rat so now he is in Water luck. He had a kidney transplant in 2019, a reminder that even if an element is good for you, it can wear on health in the longterm. What I mean is, the Fire that helps his career wears out the Water (kidney health). Aging is what exposes the problem. Stevie’s conception pillar shows that his Water element is vulnerable.

Since his Big Fate before this one was Fire Pig, Stevie’s kidney problems were probably already beginning in his mid to late 50s. The Pig is considered to be the solution for the Fire Penalty, but Fire is good for him so the Pig is not helpful. Water attacks his resource (health) which is Fire.

This current 10 years of Earth Rat Stevie is going through is a little worrisome, creating Water combinations in the chart this year and next year. The luck cycle ends in 2028, which is an Earth Monkey year but before that comes, we’ll see the Wood Dragon of 2024. I’m not interested in forecasting what that might mean, but I wish him well and hope that he will continue to make music for years to come.

*Interesting to note, the oscillator is Metal, dealing with a Metal function: breathing.

12 Animal Fortunes for the Wood Snake Month

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Wood Snake 乙巳 Month
May 5 20:45-June 6 00:58

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Wood Snake. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
Are you helping intentionally or accidentally? Does it matter? I think it does. You are first to issue a challenge to power this year. Disrupt the pattern. No big deal.
Hint: Hack the system. Shine a light. Let your values be seen, not secret.

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
In case you’re starting to realize how full of yourself you’ve been, I want to remind you that’s it’s been awhile so – enjoy! Don’t be guilty, be present.
Hint: Stay conscious. Check the calendar. Check your watch.

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
The Snake’s challenge to the Sheep sinks in deep. How did the universe find your vulnerable spot again? If last year changed you then this is a challenge you can handle. Words can’t hurt you now.
Hint: Get to know the neighbors. They can help.

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
What if you were asked to help someone out and they had done you wrong in the past? If you knew they might revile you again, what would you do? Get ready to find out.
Hint: Is there any common goal that would make it worth the risk?

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
Roosters find they have friends in influential places and they can solve your technology problems. If you’ve had a data loss, you can easily find someone to help you recover.
Hint: Ask for referrals so you know you can trust.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
Who would have guessed how similar you are to the Snake? It’s the qualities you might try to keep hidden that give it away. Be obvious. Be you. Be on the lookout for quick bursts of approval.
Hint: Not all promotions involve your job.

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
Yes the Snake clashes you, but you have certain advantages this year, should you choose to accept them. You don’t have to battle. Don’t worry about disappointing anyone. It’s just for one month.
Hint: What I’m telling you is that it’s time to invoke your privileges. Feel safe.

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
Entering uncertain territory now, but there are learning opportunities that have to do with the meaning of power. Avoid big expenditures. Plan accordingly.
Hint: Learn to work with Fire. Incorporate joy however you can. Encourage happiness. Why not?

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
Close the deal now. Reap rewards. Whatever you feel like you’ve given up, realize that now you don’t have to. Maybe you never did. Scary isn’t it?
Hint: If you’ve been pinned in place you can get free now.

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
Here’s the first real challenge of the year. It’s likely not straightforward but I know you will wait for the right moment to strike with solutions. You’re so good at that.
Hint: Stay aware of what/who is around you. Observe relationships. Process, then act.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
Snake month may bring some back handed compliments, pushiness, or even jealousy. You’re encouraged to express yourself, at the same time you might get a lot of “coaching” about it.
Hint: Use the coaching as an opportunity to further your own agenda. Get in people’s heads.

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
If last month was lonely, take time to sit with your thoughts about that. Would you want to be friends with someone who would want to be friends with you? What if they admire you? Aren’t you curious?
Hint: Not every relationship is meant to be that deep, but one leads to another right?

12 Animal Fortunes for the Wood Dragon Month

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Wood Dragon 甲辰 Month
April 5 03:22-May 5 20:45

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Wood Dragon. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
The Dragon month might bring out the Dragon’s tendency to see relationships as a cost or obstacle to their potential greatness, but service is the best practice for accessing your magic at will.
Hint: Let people enter your orbit. Shields down.

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
One more month until Fire season takes out some of that over-the-top Tiger energy. Careful of letting those wild ideas you’ve been having get in the way of the warmth and light you’ve been craving.
Hint: If travel beckons, use your words to persuade and plan. Just be honest and the way will open.

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
The pace you’ve been maintaining can’t last but that’s okay. There is a place between being ahead and being behind. You might like it. Seek it now to avert potential burnout later.
Hint: Be a witness and do your work. Giving care doesn’t necessarily require sacrifice.

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
Heaven is on your side. Sheep can turn challengers into friends this month. Start by assessing your resources and work from there. What do you have to offer?
Hint: Bullies magically disappear.

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
Alliances and affiliations you already have are what may bring firmer ground for you as well as work opportunities. You’re going to need to communicate if you want that to last.
Hint: It’s what you say AND how you say it. Don’t kid yourself.

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
Roosters love smart people and smart people love them. This month is perfect for the Rooster’s short attention span. Take on multiple short-term projects and tasks.
Hint: You’ve got the upper hand even if it’s just in short bursts. Recognize.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
Dogs can’t decide whether they are being attacked, violated, or promoted. Consider that all three might be happening at the same time.
Hint: Feels like evolution. Let what needs to be destroyed be destroyed.

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
You may feel like timing has gone wrong again. Things that felt true and real feel uncertain again but that’s not going to last. Keep up with planning and preparation. Shore up any vulnerabilities.
Hint: Save risks and travel for later.

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
Your special brand of intelligence and esoteric knowledge garners appreciation and collaboration this month. You could probably start almost any project and get up and running quickly.
Hint: If you want to be acknowledged as a source, acknowledge your sources.

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
It’s just a clash among friends. Like the Sheep you have the power to turn attackers to friends. Your intuition will tell you when to use that. Don’t look for bad news.
Hint: Conflict brings a good time to make a deal. Ask.

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
End of round one. Complete and wrap up. Get paid. Did it turn out as you planned? If starting anything new, make it something you can complete in a day.
Hint: Whatever requires lots of movement, get it done this month. Next month will be more difficult.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
This is your month to gather yourself and maybe even get some sleep. Don’t worry about starting anything new now because you can do it later. Take time off. Let endings happen.
Hint: There’s still a lot of year left so don’t sweat it.

12 Animal Fortunes for the Water Tiger Month

Posted on by Stephanie Stewart

Water Tiger 壬寅 Month
February 4 04:58-March 5 22:42

Here are the Animal Fortunes for the month of the Water Tiger. To get the most out of the fortunes you’ll want to know all four of your pillars which are based on your birth date and time.

If you don’t know them just ask! Each of the four animals of your BaZi correlates with an aspect of your life.

Year Pillar
Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar
Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi

Day Pillar
Yourself and true partner; your immediate environment and home life.

Hour Pillar
Your innermost self, your children, future, hopes and dreams.

The Fortunes

寅 Tiger
Years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Month: February roughly.
It’s your month to set up the whole year. As part of the process, there will be things that get knocked over. That’s timing. Should you join the right ambush*, who knows what you could topple?
Hint: Break systems, not people.

卯 Rabbit
Years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
Month: March roughly.
Stretch out. Actively take the space that you want this month. Just because people want you doesn’t mean you have to want them back.
Hint: You don’t always have to support to be relevant. Get that idea out of your way.

辰 Dragon
Years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
Month: April roughly.
An offer of promotion or a raise may come with heavy handed demands. Not a bad thing if you keep making good decisions about your integrity. Seek balance.
Hint: You’re going to get more of whatever you embrace. How about relationship? Health?

巳 Snake
Years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
Month: May roughly.
Potential of loss can be turned to win-win outcome through your strategizing. I’m not saying this will be easy, just that it’s possible. Avoid travel.
Hint: Being in a disadvantaged position could be your advantage this month.

午 Horse
Years: 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Month: June roughly.
Get out the calendar and make a plan for the year if you haven’t already. Make alliances, appointments, set dates, make announcements. State your intentions.
Hint: Set up things that you want in the future.

未 Sheep
Years: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
Month: July roughly.
Your window of opportunity probably comes toward the end of the month so get ready to take advantage of it, mostly by saying yes.
Hint: Probably best to stay put if you can. Avoid big expenditures.

申 Monkey
Years: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Month: August roughly.
Your strong urge to move (anywhere) is difficult to ignore but you may be safer away from travel and novelty this month. Take care with driving.
Hint: If something needs to be broken, do it to renovate and repair.

酉 Rooster
Years: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Month: September roughly.
If you’re feeling uncertain or have health concerns, check the position of your bed. Feng Shui can help. Count your blessings. Plant seeds, literally or metaphorically.
Hint: If you’re in a vulnerable position, make it as safe as you can. Have faith.

戌 Dog
Years: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
Month: October roughly.
One of the few who might succeed with travel this month. Or anything else you care to pursue. This might be the best month of the year for you.
Hint: Don’t do just because you can win. I’m sure there are things you don’t want to be good at.

亥 Pig
Years: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2018, 2030
Month: November roughly.
Trust in hunches you might have about things going right. They will. This is your month to ask and receive. Be open to making deals even if that’s not your style.
Hint: In context of how you experience others, are those your emotions or theirs?

子 Rat
Years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Month: December roughly.
A good month for sharing or recording the results of your studies. Opportunities come and go quickly. Make your work known on Rat days. Feels fickle.
Hint: You might be questioning the meaning of commitment all year.

丑 Ox
Years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Month: January roughly.
Best to hide out in plain sight this month. If you’ve got big plans for the year, share them now. Advertise and market, but don’t start anything new yet.
Hint: April may be better for that purpose.

*A group of tigers.

12 Animal Fortunes for 2022 ~ Water Tiger Year

Posted on by Stephanie Stewart

How To Use The Animal Fortunes

If you already know your Four Pillars click on the animal name or your birth year in the table below to go straight to your Zodiac Animal nature and forecast. If you don’t know your four pillars please ask me. You’ll want to read the fortune for all four of your pillars. The position of each pillar will tell you how the fortune relates to your life.

Year Pillar

Has to do with your physical body and what you do with it, ancestors, family traits. In terms of luck the year pillar is said to take the first “hit” of any event, good or bad.

Month Pillar

Relates to career, work environment, training, age mates and peers, siblings, exes and your modus operandi.

Day Pillar
Yourself and your partner; relationship.

Hour Pillar
The innermost you, your children, future, dreams.

These forecasts don’t take into account the dynamic interaction of the Four Pillars that make up your particular natal chart, your elemental flow or favorable elements. Do you want to learn more about how to use your BaZi for timing and other purposes? Visit my Services page if you’re ready for a reading.

Are you setting up your house for the Year of the Water Tiger? You may also want to read about Your Good Directions in 2022 and 2022 Feng Shui Basics.

Happy New Year!

2021 Animal Fortunes

Tiger 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998
Rabbit 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999
Dragon 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000
Snake 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001
Horse 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002
Sheep 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003
Monkey 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004
Rooster 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005
Dog 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006
Pig 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995
Rat 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996
Ox 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997

Dream of Sheep

Posted on by Stephanie Stewart

Let me be weak, let me sleep and dream of sheep
Kate Bush

Sheep month is coming, and for those of us who no longer know for sure where we belong, sleep might provide the only escape. That is, if you can get any. If you can’t, maybe it’s time to face what you already know. There are decisions to be made and I think you already know what you’re going to decide. What’s the point in putting it off? Maybe you’re exhausted. I know I’m still catching up with processing 2020.

Find the rewards of the month by regarding the crucial role of all the small things that go your way – the ones you don’t think about much. Every assist you’ve received has probably come from a person whether you know them or not. Have you ever noticed how restorative it is when it feels like the earth is supporting you? I suppose that’s what people mean by being grounded; not sinking down or being pushed up, but held. That takes a lot of little particles getting together for your benefit.

In the Sheep month, the clash with the Ox may scatter those particles into a different form but they are still there. That suggests we all may be well served by exploring unfamiliar territory and trying on different ideas about where we belong before we decide where to settle. Who do you want to be now? To whom? Where do you belong?

On a personal note, I don’t have the answer to that question for myself, but I will say I expect it will all be much clearer after this coming month. I think my 2022 might be starting in August.

Sometimes it is so because I say so
Master Richard Ashworth

I’ve just shifted into a new 大運 Da Yun (10 year luck cycle) and the changes that are happening now have made it pretty clear that it’s the end of an era in many different ways. Guess what? My new Da Yun is a Sheep. Let’s just say I’m starting to understand and incorporate this unfamiliar energy now. It’s a steep learning curve. This Wood Sheep month will be my accelerator.

This clash of Metal Ox year and Wood Sheep month has to do with belonging – or not belonging. In BaZi terms it’s called the Year Breaker. Major changes are possible now.

The Sheep month starts off with Solar Term 小暑 Xiao Shu (Lesser Heat) on Wednesday July 7th. Solar Term 大暑 Da Shu (Great Heat) is next up starting on Thursday July 22nd.

These Terms take on a less friendly meaning this year as I’m writing this the day after coming out of the so called heat dome, basking in the marine flow coming through the window. We’ll be about 20°F cooler in Seattle today than yesterday’s all time high of 106°F. That’s not the highest temperature I’ve experienced, but it was certainly the most shocking given that I live in the Pacific Northwest. It’s hard not to be in denial about climate change even when you understand the science and see the evidence. It seems far away…until it’s not.

I haven’t been this uncertain about where I’m supposed to be since 1988. I’ve consulted my astrocartography map so I know my geographical range, but I’ve already been in the sweet spot for many years. If I stay in Seattle, that will still be true to some extent even with climate change. Would it even make sense to move now? What do I expect to get out of that? These are not idle speculations.

Seeing how it’s an Ox year, I knew I would be having questions about where I belong geographically speaking, but I was not prepared for this deep existential shifting. I think a lot of what I’m experiencing has to do with facing the idea of mortality. Mortality has been in my face since late 2019. If a majority of my mistakes have come from being over strong, I count the revelation of mortality as a blessing. It’s not too late for me to receive.

I am at a point now where I would like to be able to provide more support to my parents. They live in Arizona. I always think I want to live there again until I go there and see how much drier and windier it is now, and how much it is still the wild west. Frontier justice was never my thing. I’m not tough in that way. I want to be closer to my parents, but I don’t want to move to Arizona permanently. There were solid reasons for why I left Tucson for Seattle way back when Seattle was still more temperate and grungy. Now that’s changed too. If I stay here, am I still in the right place?

The time feels right to explore these ideas about where I belong, where I will feel safe, and where I can fulfill the role I want to play for my parents, husband and grown children. Although I think it was always the case, this is the first time I feel that I have a choice in how that role manifests, and that it’s possible to integrate it with being my authentic self. Who do I want to be now? My desire for independence and alone time has always had an uneasy co-existence with my ideas about commitment. I see a certain amount of folly in that on my part. That means I can change.

As much as the Ox’s priorities involve standing on principles even if it leaves them isolated, the Sheep’s goal is to cultivate a flexibility that ensures their integration in the group. July invites you to do both of those things at the same time. We’re all breathing the same air. No amount of distance, either real or metaphorical, will keep us separate so why keep pretending? Be who you are. Be with your family. Ask for a dream.

Just saying it could even make it happen
Kate Bush

P.S. I’m going to be in Arizona for August and September.