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.

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.

If you are interested in learning how you can use BaZi for understanding what career you’re most suited for, and strategizing each month, year, and further into the future, send me a message HERE.