Happy New Year! Friday, February 3 is the first day of the month of the Water Tiger and the first official day of the Fire Rooster Year.
Unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil, the rodent weather prognosticator, saw his shadow indicating 6 more weeks of winter. However, since the Tiger month is the first month of spring in the Chinese calendar I am going to ignore Phil’s prediction and start looking for signs of spring.
The Monkey year certainly went out with a bang and the whole world seems to be on edge at the moment. The Tiger month may seem to be a little quieter with the Yang Water of this month in a ‘heavenly combination’ with the Yin Fire of the year but don’t expect a totally smooth month. Tigers eat Roosters for dinner and can have a predator/prey relationship, so don’t be fooled by outward signs of calm as there could be trouble brewing beneath. Any troubles held below the surface this month are likely to explode in March during the Rabbit month which clashes the year. This tiger month may just be the calm before the next storm.
We have two new hexagrams this month, one for the new year and one for this month.
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Well suited to this Peach Blossom year, the hexagram for the year is #31 Mutual Influence, which is about relationships both the romantic and platonic kind. It reminds us that the best relationships are forged when feelings, respect and actions are mutual, and where there is a balance between giving and taking – a two way street. It reminds us to do unto others as you would have done to you. For those with a more cynical nature it can also mean if you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours. However, Confucius’ commentary on this hexagram says ‘the superior person opens his heart and mind to accept people without prejudice‘, let us hope that our superior natures win out this year.
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The hexagram for this month is #13 Seeking Harmony, which is also about relationships and bringing people together. Seeking Harmony is about finding common ground and setting differences aside in order to move forward and make progress. Considering the enormous political divide in the United States, which seems to be spilling over into the rest of the world, this hexagram is very timely. This month, try to set differences aside and find a way to embrace the people in your life that you may disagree with. Real and lasting progress can only be made when we extend the olive branch and come together, hard as that may sometimes be. Seek Harmony, seek understanding, seek peace.
Important Dates:
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monkey People: This is your clash month so use caution in general especially on Tiger days which are February 8 & 20.
INAUSPICIOUS DATES:
These are the days that are generally inauspicious for everyone, days to use caution on, and unsuitable for important events or activities.
Month Breaker: These are days with unstable energy. Caution is urged especially for Tiger people as these are also your personal clash days February 14 & 26.
Year Breaker: Though not generally as volatile as Month breaker days, these are still days to use caution, especially Rooster people since these are your personal clash days and they are February 9, 21 and March 5 (Still Tiger Month).
AUSPICIOUS DATES:
These are the days that are generally lucky for everyone, except those who clash with it. These are great days to plan important events or activities.
Success Days: February 4, 16 & 28 – Success days generally bring good outcomes for all endeavors except for legal activity. There are 3 this month so many opportunities for you to get ahead (Clash to Dog people).
Initiate Days: February 13 & 25 – These are great days for those who want to start something new, great days to launch your project or begin something big (Clash to Ox people).
*If you have an important event like a wedding or business launch to plan it is best to have a personalized date selection analysis to ensure the best outcome.
*Don’t know what animals are in your chart or how they may affect you? Contact me for a personalized astrological chart reading!
FENG SHUI:
The New Year of the Rooster begins this month and with it new energy in each of the 9 sectors of your home or office. In case you missed it, be sure to read Part III of my annual forecast which explains the yearly impact on your space and is available here: https://bethgracefengshui.com/fire-rooster-forecast-feng-shui/
This month also brings new monthly energy to each of the 9 sectors and here are the highlights.
Southwest: This year the #7 or Robbery Star is in the Southwest and this month it is also host to the negative #5 Yellow star. It is best to keep this area of the house quiet and use as little as possible this month, if you have a main door here use another entrance if you can.
East: The East has the #8 wealth star for the year and this month the auspicious #6 star is visiting creating a lucky 6-8 combination. If you want a boost for your career and earnings then tap into this winning combination of energy by spending more time in this sector this month .
If you have not scheduled a personalized Feng Shui and Astrology tune-in and tune-up for the Rooster year there is still time, please contact me for more information.
Those of you who have been following my forecasts for a while know that I love to support other small businesses and artists by featuring their artwork in my forecasts. This month I am thrilled to feature this original watercolor and ink piece called The Ties That Bind by artist Connie Luebbert which can be purchased through her Etsy store using this link. Many thanks Connie!
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