Darling Starling

Welcome to the Wood Dragon year Rooster. Be perceived and appreciated by the power of this timing. If you want the short version of your forecast, expect a great year. If you’re going to get whatever you wish for, be careful what you wish! When you might get everything you wish for, how will you help others grow? 2024 is a year that emphasizes relationships, secret and otherwise. The secret ones aren’t likely to stay that way so act accordingly.

As was the case in in 2023, there’s quite a bit of success available right in front of you Rooster. The scary clash is over, and you may have discovered that you have the power to turn bad to good. How do you like that?

For those who have a Water Rooster or an Earth Rooster pillar in their BaZi, this year is even more insistent in asking you for a decision. Who is in charge? Can that shift back and forth? Will you accept the partnerships that are offered? For how long? When?

Roosters have the potential to influence others more than they are influenced this year. To the Rooster, this probably feels like an upper hand with friendships and other relationships. Find your generosity in sparing others from that kind of inequity or by using your influence benevolently. Don’t you know you’re in a murmuration? We’re all moving together.

In 2023 Roosters were clashed by the Wood of the Rabbit, and still there were advantages for you. In 2024 Roosters are supported and even cherished by the Dragon, however, the Wood element is still here. Have you figured out that what you perceived as your opposition might have been …the opposite? When the prize was dangled last year, did your pride keep you from admitting that you wanted it? I hope not, but if it did, maybe this year is another chance to get it right, by which I mean right for you. Success is easy lately, relationships are the Rooster’s real prize. If you want one where you are in control, look for a Dragon.

The Dragon is mesmerized by the Rooster. Simply by being the secret friend of the Dragon, in 2024 Roosters can get away with a lot. The year is very much in favor of that so I’m telling you now to rack up good behavior and good deeds. Have a care for the rest of us. Just because you can get away with something doesn’t mean you should try.

In fact, when you can get away with anything, maybe that’s the time to direct your energy to something great that no one thinks is possible. That’s what this year is for the Rooster. You might feel pressured about such a big assignment but all the little things you do will be enough as long as you mind your intentions. Accumulating good deeds will always enhance your luck. That’s one thing that doesn’t change.

When you’re a Rooster it’s those psychological challenges that really get in your head. lol

And on that note, some Roosters may be looking for revenge regarding things that happened last year, probably in October or November. It may be hard to resist going back to examine those feelings, especially in April and September. If you feel like someone’s radiating negative energy in your direction, was it you who originally started that pattern? Even if it wasn’t you, you could complete this phase and move on for real by forgiving. If you think it was you who started the trouble, let that influence your actions. Roosters sometimes think there is someone who wants to take them out because they want to take someone out.

If your day (or year) pillar is Earth Rooster, this year you might get away with anything by turning attackers into supporters. You’re on some kind of five year plan so think about what you want to be doing five years from now. Should that sound too far away, I want you to know that the seemingly insoluble problems of last year could disappear now if you let them go. I guess that’s the hard part for the Rooster. Me too.

Like the Monkey, in this Wood Dragon year there will be times for the Rooster where they are required to speak, maybe more than usual. Know that you will be heard this year means there’s no need to fight for attention. How might that shape your behavior? Well, you don’t have to be loud. Let your confidence grow for real. That’s very different from faking it. You don’t have to do that this year.

2024 is a good year for the Rooster to make investments. Although you might think of this in the traditional financial sense, I invite you to consider that anything you pay attention to on a regular basis is an investment. The more you pay attention, the more you will get out of it. Caring too much won’t hurt you.

With the Wood Dragon present, many “suitors” will be looking for your attention, or at the very least you will be thinking that they are. The position of your Rooster in your natal chart or life house will tell you where you might land on that range of possibilities. These suitors could be present pertaining to work, acquaintances, or a more intimate relationship.

For your suitors’ safety and yours, decide how to handle their attention in a way that suits both your attention span and integrity. Avoid pitting others against each other. Are you already committed? How committed are you? Some Roosters are looking for a fling. If that sounds good to you, line it up with your long term plans. If it doesn’t fit, be honest. That might be all that is needed to have fun together, harm free.

Regarding money, last year Roosters were in the position of Great Consumer, this year you are the Lesser Consumer. To mitigate spending you can always make donations. In 2024 the Lesser Consumer star relates to money and your relationship with the Dragon who is the boss of the year. The way this energy manifests might also be indicative of how you go about getting power. Do you insist on others who want to be close to you bending to your will? Do you make yourself small when you’re not? I know you have your reasons, and you don’t have to answer, but do think about these questions for a moment.

On the mundane level, what you probably want to know is, will you spend more money or make more in 2024? A Ba Zi will tell you what your money element is and how much impact this year’s energy will actually have on your finances. Don’t worry about lacking for necessities. You won’t. Some of this will be due to the Rooster’s thriftiness while some is due to timing.

Roosters are trusted this year with important matters, documents and endorsements. Take care with being distracted by other important matters, that is, personal things. Your challenge is to find balance. If this makes you feel overburdened, don’t worry too much, you can probably get yourself out of any sticky situations easily. Just brush that dirt off your shoulder.

Which reminds me to say, attention to appearance will be helpful in this Dragon year. It’s not because you need it, it’s because of timing. People are going to be looking at you and you want to be comfortable with that, so you might spend more time or money on beauty. I don’t recommend surgery. Maybe you want a better moisturizer? More hair care? Nails? Roosters always worry that they are ugly. Well, you’re not. If this year can’t convince you of that I don’t know what to say. Live like you are beautiful Rooster. It makes sense.

The Rooster’s Calendar for the Wood Dragon Year

丙寅 Fire Tiger Month
February 4th-March 5th
Sparkling already.

丁卯 Fire Rabbit Month
March 5th-April 4th
The leftovers of 2023. Or 2020?

戊辰 Earth Dragon Month
April 4th-May 5th
The peak of influence for Water Roosters (1993) happening now.

己巳 Earth Snake Month
May 5th-June 5th
Work plans for 2025: learn new research skills or team up with experts

庚午 Metal Horse Month
June 5th-July 6th
Just another opportunity to be the star. Swept away or sweeping?

辛未 Metal Sheep Month
July 6th-August 7th
Success is not as easy now. Take a calming break.

壬申 Water Monkey Month
August 7th-September 7th
And you’re back! Time to talk and talk. Let emotions flow.

癸酉 Water Rooster Month
September 7th-October 8th
If you’re going to wear out your welcome with the Dragon, this is where it might happen.

甲戌 Wood Dog Month
October 8th-November 7th
Summon your patience knowing your boundaries are safe. Money comes.

乙亥 Wood Pig Month
November 7th-December 7th
Probably the start of the Wood Snake year of 2025 for the Rooster.

丙子 Fire Rat Month
December 7th-January 5th 2025
Secrets come out. I hope you have a party so everyone can see how you’re shining.

丁丑 Fire Ox month
January 5th-February 3rd
Rebirthing to do. Take a rest!