Gong Xi Fa Cai!

February 4 marks the beginning of the month of the Yang Fire Tiger (Bing Yin 丙寅), the first month of the Chinese Year. It also marks the beginning of the Solar Year of the Tiger (also known as Li Chun, the beginning of Spring). The Lunar Year of the Tiger begins on Feb 10 this year, but it’s the solar calendar that is the basis for the Chinese Metaphysical Arts. This year we also begin a new 20-year Time Period, which is ruled by the 9 Purple Fire Star. So this year the transition energy may feel a little chaotic because of all these changes…especially with the Fire of the new Lucy Cycle. For more about that, see my article on Era 9 HERE.

The Yang Fire Tiger (Feb 4 - Mar 4) is the first month of the Yang Wood Dragon year, bringing a powerful energetic shift. As this wave of energy moves in, hang on to the helm, hoist your sail, and steer your ship into the prevailing winds and waves of this high-energy year. What a way to give yourself a boost into the year! As we literally “spring” into a new year, be ready to use this energy to dynamically launch your projects.

Dragon and Tiger are opposing forces: Dragon is yang male energy and Tiger is yin female energy. Combined, they produce strong, assertive energy that can either lead to a harmonious connection or clashes of opposing egos. So don’t expect this month to be anything other than energetic, with a likelihood of opposing forces on full display. It will be your job to harness this energy and focus it productively. If you do this, you’ll reap rewards. If you don’t, you could get caught in the undercurrent of chaos. Make it your goal to use the chaos creatively and productively. Be the go-to problem solver and establish yourself for the coming months.

If you have MONKEY, RAT, or DRAGON in your chart, the Traveling Horse Star will promote travel and movement/changes.

If you have MONKEY in your chart this is a CLASH month for you. Considering the rest of the energy of this month and year, I suggest you find a way to use any setbacks to regroup and look for new ways to do things or a new path. Otherwise, you might want to just lay low until the dust settles.

if you have PIG in your chart, you will COMBINE with Tiger to act as a nobleman star and help calm the chaos. It will also cure any clashes in your chart.

If you have SNAKE AND/OR MONKEY in your chart you have a Fire Penalty that can affect relationships and health. If this is the case, be mindful of how you interact with others and take measures to improve your health.

if you have YIN METAL in your Day Master or were born in a year ending with a 1, this is a NOBLEMAN month for you. There will be helpful people when you need them, but you have to find them…they’re not likely to just knock on your door. Be of value to others so you can meet people who can be of value to you.

FENG SHUI

This month all the Stars are in their Home Sectors, which will produce double-strength energy, for better or worse. This month is ruled by the 5 Yellow Earth Star, which brings a malevolent energy of loss and sickness. Not only is this being doubled by the native star but fresh Fire energy of the 9 Purple star is feeding this element. Since this sector is the “core” energy of the building, it’s important to avoid activation of this area. If there’s a stair or other highly active area (like a kitchen), you might want to put a small plant here to help mitigate the unfavorable Earth.

The most supportive sectors this month are the NORTH, NORTHWEST, and NORTHEAST. Again, this speaks to a universal Feng Shui chart that doesn’t take into consideration all of the Stars in your house or workplace chart. If any of these are an entry to your home or office, it will support prosperity. Otherwise, use these areas when you are doing activities pertaining to your health or career, as you will be supported.

If you have questions or want to book a personalized Feng Shui and/or BaZi reading, you may contact me HERE or email me at HelenKstyles@gmai.com.