How the Stems and Branches Pair to Form Pillars If you are new to Ba Zi, also known as Chinese Astrology, this is some very basic information to get you started. One of the names used for this system is Four Pillars of Destiny. The Four Pillars are derived from a person’s birth information: year,… Read More
The Dragon in 2023 ~ Water Rabbit Year
Fortunate Sun Much of what the Water Rabbit year has to offer the Dragon is a clear vision. Trust in that and remember you don’t have anything to prove. Becoming known is a process so let people get to know you. Take some risks with problem solving but be patient, knowing that accolades will add… Read More
Tigers Gone Wrong
I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news for certain Tigers, that is, the ones who have been empowering people who don’t really care about them. It may be that you’ve gone wrong. To be perfectly clear, what I’m going to say in this post applies potentially to all Tigers. Potentially doesn’t mean actually. Like all… Read More
The Dragon in 2022 ~ Water Tiger Year
Wearing the Magnificent Crown The question for the Dragon in the Water Tiger year is: what happens when your power element shows up with your success element? In terms of luck, 2022 is a mixed bag for the Dragon, probably because withdrawing to the den to study, learn or create might be more compelling than… Read More
Metal Ox 2021 (pt 1) : Through the Looking Glass
This is embarrassing to admit, but I was considering not publishing a forecast for 2021. Like everyone else, I feel a heavy sadness, grief and exhaustion. I thought of using that as an excuse, however, the only thing I won’t allow for myself this year is regression. I’ve been through a few Ox rodeos before,… Read More
Metal Rat 庚子 2020 : Bearing Witness
Observers who go unnoticed: this is your year. Take back authority through your revelations and actions. I’m talking to those who aren’t sleeping at night because they are making plans to protect their families and the planet. We’ve been heading in this direction for some time and now we’ve arrived in a place where we… Read More
Common Sensei: Timeliness of Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren was born June 22, 1949. Her birth time is unknown but I have estimated it to be in the Horse hour. My estimate is based on her history. Elizabeth Warren has a good chance of being chosen as the Democratic candidate for the 2020 Presidential election. What is it that makes her timely?… Read More
The Ox in 2019 ~ Earth Pig Year
Who is an Ox? Years: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009. Month*: January Hour: 01.00-03.00am Day: Ask Us * Caution: the start of the Chinese month can be as early as the 4th & as late as the 9th, depending on the year. I can let you know this too. What is an Ox? The… Read More
Horse Month : The Competition
Welcome to the Horse month. The Horse has an impulsive nature that can be joyfully spontaneous and warm. It’s the Horse in each of us that makes us want to be known and seen; to be the apple of someone’s eye; to be in whatever our spotlight is; to move things forward quickly. A Horse… Read More
Chris Cornell and Generation X
I didn’t really know Chris Cornell but I had seen him in Post Alley a couple of times and once at the restaurant where I worked. And of course I had seen him perform with Soundgarden. Arriving in Seattle in late 1989 I was a little late to the Grunge scene, or maybe just in… Read More