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.