The Yang Fire Rat (bing zi 丙 子) is the 11th month of the Yang Wood Dragon year. This month’s double Fu Yin formation of the BaZi chart makes this month’s energy like that of the earth blanketed in snow: introspective and quieted. This energy is perfect for assessing and reassessing all aspects of your life. Interestingly enough, we will also be in Mercury Retrograde until the middle of the month…and in shadow until around the Winter Solstice. So use this energy to take stock of your life and lay out a plan for 2025 and beyond. While the world may be going crazy around you with the hustle-bustle of the holidays, reserve ample time for your own introspection and reevaluation. Begin making plans for the Year of the Yin Wood Snake (yi si 乙 巳).

If you have Horse in your chart this is a Clash month for you and you may experience challenges, movement, and changes. Keep in mind that change is always a result of a challenge. With the Fu Yin energy of the month, be introspective and analyze each challenge thoroughly before you forge forward.

If you have Yin Wood or Yin Earth in your chart or were born in a year ending with a 5 or 9, this is a Nobleman month for you. You’ll have ready access to the collaborators and helpful people in your life.

If you have Rat in your chart, this will be a 2 Penalty month for you, which can result in relationship difficulties. So be mindful in how you interrelate with others, particularly in how you communicate.

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