Mysterious and Rebellious
The Chinese Calendar
When we think of astrology, planets come to mind. However, Chinese astrology completely differs from Western astrology in this respect. Chinese astrology expresses everything in the universe with elements. The 5 elements (water-wood-fire-earth-metal) are defined as the 5 fundamental forces or energies behind everything that happens around us. In this sense, it offers a very comprehensive and holistic approach.
The Chinese Solar Calendar, also known as the Hsia calendar, is similar to our traditional almanac. It takes its name from the Hsia Dynasty, where it originated. Its other name is the farmer's calendar. The peculiarity of this calendar is that all units indicating time (year, month, day, and hour) are expressed with the 5 elements. For this reason, it is also called the calendar of elements.
The original name of Chinese astrology is "The Four Pillars of Destiny". The reason is that our birth moment consists of a total of 4 pillars showing the year, month, day, and hour. Since each unit indicating time in the Chinese calendar, that is, each pillar, is represented by 2 elements, when we convert our birth date, which we know according to the Western calendar, to the Chinese calendar, we get a table containing a total of 8 characters, consisting of 4 pillars and 2 elements in each pillar. This table, based on our birth date, shows the unique distribution of elements at the moment of our birth.
The elements in the columns indicating time in the Chinese calendar are written one above the other. The ones at the bottom are called the earthly branch, and the ones at the top are called the heavenly stem. The elements in the earthly branch are also represented by one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. In Western astrology, we state our zodiac sign according to the month we were born. However, in Chinese astrology, there are 4 different zodiac signs from the 4 pillars. In a comprehensive 4-pillar analysis, all elements and zodiac signs at the moment of birth must be evaluated and interpreted together. The Chinese call this Destiny Analysis or Destiny Reading. (You can find your birth chart according to Chinese astrology by entering your information on www.mingyun.info, and see your zodiac signs and elements. You can access the mingyun.info website from the calculation section.)
The Chinese calendar is technically similar to the Gregorian calendar. It is based on the Earth's revolution around the sun; that is, it is a solar calendar. Just like in the Gregorian calendar, 1 year is 365.25 days. There are 12 months and 4 seasons. However, the difference is that the Chinese calendar does not start on January 1st like the Gregorian calendar, but on February 4th.
Chinese New Year
In China, the start of the year according to the solar calendar is always February 4th. However, the Chinese use both the solar and lunar calendars. They calculate Chinese New Year and other holidays according to the lunar calendar. You can think of it like our religious holidays being celebrated according to the Islamic calendar. In 2024, Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar will begin on February 10th. Therefore, February 4th, which is considered the start of the solar calendar, will have passed. In this case, the beginning of the year is considered unseen in the calendar, and this is called a "blind" year. According to Chinese culture, a blind year is not considered very auspicious, especially for marriage. I would say that those planning to marry this year should not get caught up in this cultural belief and worry, but they should still try to choose a good date for the wedding ceremony. According to the Chinese Calendar and Chinese Astrology, not just this year, but always, aligning important work and events with a good day is one of the most important steps to making a good start and achieving desired results.
This year, Chinese New Year will begin on February 10th. This date also marks the beginning of the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival, which starts with New Year celebrations, continues for two weeks and ends with the Lantern Festival on the day coinciding with the first full moon of the year.
However, the date when the elements, and thus the energy, change is always February 4th. In Feng Shui and Chinese astrology calculations, we always use the solar calendar. According to the solar calendar, the new year always begins on February 4th. As of this date, the year truly renews itself.
As I always say, enjoy the celebrations and the New Year atmosphere on December 31st; save your wishes and intentions for February 4th. Because the real change is in February!
Elements of 2024: Wood and Earth (Dragon)
In the Chinese Calendar, 2024 is referred to as the Year of the Wood-Dragon. We will be in the year of the Dragon from February 4, 2024, until February 3, 2025.
Since each time period in the Chinese calendar is written with two elements, each year is represented by two elements. The elements of 2024 are Yang Wood and Yang Earth. These elements are written in a column with Yang Wood at the top and Yang Earth (Dragon) at the bottom. The top element is the heavenly stem, and the bottom is the earthly branch. The predictions for the year are told by the general character of these two elements; because the spirit of the year is determined by the characteristic features of these elements.
Characteristics of the Yang Wood Element
The Yang Wood element at the top will determine people's mood and approaches to events in 2024. Yang Wood is like a mighty plane tree. Trees always stand tall. Even if winds and storms shake their branches, the tree does not bend or break. Yang Wood, like a plane tree, describes an energy that always stands tall and is firmly rooted. For this reason, it is concerned with principles, values, and honor. Therefore, it brings a stubborn and insistent energy. A tree does not easily bend or break. For this reason, Yang Wood is neither flexible nor compromising. It represents being always combative and resilient in the face of difficulties. However, behind the resilient appearance, it leaves one mentally weak and powerless. In stressful situations, it can cause mental confusion and trigger unpredictable behaviors.
Due to these characteristics of the Yang Wood element, we can say that in 2024, instead of flexible and compromising behaviors, stubborn, insistent, and principled approaches that risk everything for their beliefs will come to the fore. From our personal relationships to our business relationships, from societal approaches to politics, this character of the Yang Wood element indicates more conflict and division rather than agreement and compromise in every area. It will not be a very good year for diplomacy. Throughout the year, nationalism, patriotism, and activism will affect all processes around the world. The Wood element represents the liver in the body, which is the emotion of anger. For this reason, a strong sense of anger will also prevail throughout 2024. Like a tree, people will not be afraid to stand tall and will not hesitate to react. This year, uprisings, demonstrations, and protests will frequently come to the agenda. In the last months of the year, the effects of the new year also begin to show themselves. From this perspective, October 2023 carried clues for 2024. Unfortunately, in October, we all experienced both the harsh and uncompromising effects of the Yang Wood element, and the anger and protest reaction. Yang Wood, with its stubborn and principled character, also represents "Head and Leader". A Yang Wood person is often described as strong, stubborn, and not easily compromising. People with such a tough character are inclined to stand up and fight for their principles and refuse to compromise. Therefore, in 2024, the environment for compromise and negotiations will become difficult. The Israel-Palestine war that erupted in October 2023, which carried clues for 2024, is also a reflection of such a stubborn character and anger.
However, on the other hand, Yang Wood is also the representative of goodness. Therefore, it brings with it kind-hearted, helpful, and protective effects. A tree forms a large network by connecting its roots to other trees. We know that trees can communicate through their roots, both informing each other of their needs and sending defense signals to each other. In the Yang Wood year of 2024, we can think that the networks, groups, and organizations formed by kindness and helpful people will continue to bring hope. The communication provided by trees underground also indicates underground communication and invisible connections. Therefore, both underground organizations and communication, as well as invisible but network-like systems such as digital currencies and digital identities, will be in focus in 2024.
Although the Dragon is an earth element, it is considered a reservoir of water, and this hidden water element within the Dragon can support Yang Wood. Therefore, after a difficult struggle, there is hope for conflicts to be resolved and an environment for negotiation.
Yang Wood is a tough tree, representing the head and a strong leader, standing tall and refusing to bend. Yang Wood people are known to be stubborn, uncompromising, and difficult. However, they are also kind, reliable, and honest. When under attack and pressure, they stand tall, fight, do not surrender, and do not run away. For this reason, and because Yang Wood represents the head, they are most mentally injured and affected. Due to this effect, Yang Wood people are known to have eccentric behaviors. Famous examples include the American mathematician, Professor John Nash. He is a Yang Wood person. Despite being diagnosed with schizophrenia, he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994. His struggle with schizophrenia and his recovery to return to his academic life were the subject of the biographical novel and film of the same name, "A Beautiful Mind." Another example is the famous singer Whitney Houston. She was a superstar but occasionally made headlines with her erratic behavior. The famous author Virginia Woolf, also a Yang Wood person, committed suicide by drowning herself after mental and spiritual illnesses.
Those born on a Yang Wood day are generally authoritative, leaders, strong, determined, but kind. However, they are stubborn and remain loyal to their principles. They are difficult to surrender and compromise. Normally, they act friendly, honest, and kind, and are reliable. There are many examples of successful Yang Wood people, and all of them stand out as leaders and great names in their fields. Among the famous names born on a Yang Wood day, we can list Elvis Presley, Lionel Messi, Elon Musk, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Lee, Keanu Reeves, Sam Hui, Keifer Sutherland, Britney Spears, Kristen Stewart, Leon Lai, Jacky Cheung, Angela Merkel, and Justin Trudeau. As the prominent element of the year, people born on a Yang Wood day will be on the agenda in 2024. Two names who will be discussed frequently throughout 2024, carrying clues from October 2023, are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, both of whom were born on a Yang Wood day. People born on a Wood day have twice as much money luck as people from other elements. This is because in the element cycle, while each element repeats twice, the earth element, which is the money element for Wood people, repeats 4 times. For this reason, there are many rich and successful Wood people. Among the richest businessmen in the world in 2023 are Hong Kong businessman Li Ka-shing, Tesla boss Elon Musk, and Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault; all of them were born on a Yang Wood day.
The two elements that characterize 2024, Yang Wood and Dragon, also came together 60 years ago, in 1964. This is because the Chinese calendar repeats itself in 60-year cycles. Each Yang Wood-Dragon year should be evaluated within the conjuncture of its own period, but years with the same elements carry similar themes. Indeed, looking back at 1964, it is possible to see the effects of Yang Wood. For example, it was a year of violent demonstrations and rebellions against racial segregation in American cities. The Ku Klux Klan carried out actions. Interestingly, Yang Wood represents the head in the body. The Ku Klux Klan, as a group of people who covered their heads and were blindly devoted to their own ideas, almost shows the harshest point to which the effects of the Yang Wood element can go. It was a difficult year for our country as well. As a result of violent clashes, UN peacekeeping forces were deployed to Cyprus, and unfortunately, the island was formally divided into Turkish and Greek sides. The establishment of the Palestine Liberation Organization was also in 1964. However, in the same year, US President Johnson signed the "Civil Rights Act," which opposed all forms of discrimination based on religion, language, race, skin color, and the like. President Johnson also declared a war on poverty. England took another humanitarian action by abolishing the death penalty. UNICEF was established in the same year. While 1964 was a year dominated by poverty, inequality, and war, goodness and mutual aid also continued. All of these can be examples of energies representing Yang Wood.
Yang Wood is opinionated. It believes its own view is correct. This year will be a year when the war against "fake news" and what appears on the internet and social media will intensify. It seems impossible to prevent intentionally or unintentionally spread news on social media. Please refer to reliable sources and do not share any content whose accuracy you have not verified.
Yang Wood is the first among the heavenly elements and represents beginnings. In this respect, we can say that a year full of firsts awaits us.
Characteristics and Effects of the Dragon Zodiac
There is a common understanding that the Dragon is a dazzling, auspicious animal and will always bring good luck. However, in Chinese astrology, the Dragon and Dog are called the "Gates of Heaven and Hell." Times when these two zodiac signs are present are similar to twilight, when there are no protective or lucky influences. Since there is no protective influence (nobleman) to save us from danger, the Dragon and Dog are often associated with disasters resulting in heavy losses that cause numerous deaths. For example, famous disasters such as the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 and the South Asian Tsunami in December 2004 occurred around 8 AM, the hour of the Dragon, and such events resulted in many casualties. The Israel-Palestine conflict began in October 2023, which was the month of the Dog.
So, there is no special reason to have a baby in the Year of the Dragon. However, if a baby born in the Year of the Dragon has a Dog zodiac sign in their Four Pillars, then both the Dragon and the Dog appear together in the birth chart. This situation is called the "Union of Heaven and Hell." Individuals with this influence have very clear and strong intuitions and perceptions, strong sixth senses, and this can be an advantage.
We see that many successful athletes have both the Dragon and the Dog in their birth charts. This talent supports their quick reactions during games, their ability to read the game well, and to stand out with their intuition. Athletes such as Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jeremy Lin, Li Na, Maria Sharapova, and Lionel Messi all have both the Dragon and the Dog in their birth charts. Names like Steve Jobs and the father of the atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer, also have both the Dragon and the Dog together in their birth charts, which contributed to their inventions. Therefore, for babies born in the Year of the Dragon, you might consider choosing a Dog month (October), a Dog day, or a Dog hour (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
The Dragon zodiac sign carries the "Star of Art," which encourages entertainment, art, and academic cultural endeavors. It is also the "Lonely Star" that can lead to isolation and disappointment in human relationships. With the stubborn character of the Yang Wood element standing above the Dragon, the increased possibility of dissatisfaction and anti-social feelings in 2024 can lead to eccentric behaviors and mental problems. These difficult effects of the Dragon and its lack of a protective nobleman influence can bring about rebellious acts, hatred, brutal fights, and murders. Therefore, it will be important to pay attention to mental health, attach importance to spirituality, and be patient in solving problems, exhibiting a compromising and understanding attitude.
Despite all its splendor, the unpredictable and unfathomable, enigmatic dragon essentially invites us to look beyond the visible and to spirituality. Those who dare to ride on its back and are willing to explore will surely pass through the gates of awareness and inspiration. But remember, we will be on the back of a dragon, not a delicate bird. In this respect, 2024 will be a year that leaves deep marks.
The Dragon zodiac sign is an earth element that represents the transition from spring to summer. The spiritual and emphasis-on-spirituality character of the Dragon zodiac sign, combined with the introspective effect of the earth element, invites us in 2024, despite everything that happens, to remember to turn to ourselves and our essence amidst our daily routines and the hustle and bustle of life. The Dragon zodiac sign is the guardian of heaven and is like a door opening to our spiritual world. Therefore, throughout this year, alongside all the mundane rush, creating times to listen to your unhurried inner voice as much as possible, supporting your spirituality and spiritual world, and aligning with the spirit of the year will mean, in a way, riding on the Dragon's back.
Despite being an earth element, the Dragon zodiac sign is also known as a reservoir of water. The color of the water element is black. Therefore, 2024 suggests that issues related to countries with a large black population will come to the fore. Africa may be a focal point from many different angles. With the influence of patriotism and nationalism represented by the Yang Wood energy, we may see movements in African countries. 60 years ago, also in a Wood Dragon year, Tanzania, Malawi, and Malta gained independence from Britain. When Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his peaceful struggle against racism, Africa was once again a focal point in some way. Nelson Mandela, another African, was sentenced to life imprisonment for his anti-apartheid propaganda in South Africa. While Dog years are associated with the imprisonment of bad people, as the Dog is considered the guardian of hell, the Dragon's role as the guardian of heaven can be associated with the imprisonment of good people.
China is considered the land of the Dragon, so China (Dragon) and its leader (Yang Wood) will be in the media spotlight this year. Those born in the year of the Dragon or representing the Dragon, like China, experience friction due to the coming together of two dragons. The year 2024 could be a significant year for China because there are ancient prophecies that predict major changes in China "when the Black Rabbit enters the Green Dragon's Lair." This is written in the mysterious book of prophecies from the Tang Dynasty. The year 2023, Water-Rabbit, and the Dragon and Dog are two special zodiac signs that do not carry the Nobleman star (a helpful symbolic star in Chinese astrology that comes to aid in times of need). Due to these influences, strange and hard-to-understand events occur when the Dog and Dragon are present. People are more likely to exhibit strange behaviors. When faced with an adverse and difficult situation, it becomes harder to get help. In a way, everyone is on their own. Since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, we all need to be a bit more self-reliant.
Two Zodiac Signs That Need to Be Most Careful in 2024
According to Chinese astrology, you can generate your birth chart by entering your information on www.mingyun.info and see your zodiac signs and elements. You can access mingyun.info from the calculation section.
Dog Zodiac Sign
The most opposite sign to the Dragon in 2024 is the Dog. While some signs create harmonious effects with each other, others create conflicting, opposing effects. Both the Dragon and Dog signs are earth elements. However, these two earth signs cannot get along. Those who have the Dog sign in any of the year, month, day, or hour columns of their birth chart this year should remember that they are open to change, movement, and turbulence! Opposite and conflicting effects mean change. Therefore, do not expect a very calm and stable year. Throughout 2024, those with the Dog in their chart should not neglect to carry a rooster symbol on them to minimize adverse effects. The Rooster sign is the sign that gets along best with the Dragon. Therefore, carrying a Rooster sign symbol will protect you like an amulet. However, to minimize difficulties and draw a positive meaning from them; the best precaution during periods of opposition and conflict is to bring movement and change into your life by your own will. This way, since the energies desiring change and movement will have achieved their purpose, you will relatively prevent surprise changes. Those with the Dog in their birth chart should consider 2024 as an opportunity for the innovations they want to make and the changes they want to implement, and they should step a little out of their routines. Let the presence of the Solution star give you courage. There is always a way, if we want to see it. The Dog-Dragon conflict is the confrontation of two powerful earth elements. Therefore, it triggers issues and areas related to earth. Mountains, deserts, roads and tunnels, tall buildings signify the earth element. This year, those born under the Dog sign will also have an active travel star, which brings movement energy. The stomach, cells, and muscles also belong to the earth element. It would be beneficial for those born in the Year of the Dog to be more careful in these areas and topics, especially when traveling/moving.
Dragon
The ruling sign of the year is called the Grand Duke. In 2024, the Grand Duke is the Dragon sign; meaning it holds power throughout the year, like a leader or a commander. However, in Chinese astrology, having the same sign as the year means challenging the year's energy, defying it. For this reason, a somewhat difficult year awaits those born under the Dragon sign. The year 2024 challenges Dragons. It is a year for Dragons to take control of their power, to act with courage and confidence in decision-making processes… The energy of 2024 wants to see those born in the Year of the Dragon as a commander. However, the Grand Duke's influence will be at work throughout the year to derail Dragons, make them give up, distract them, and cause them some trouble. It will force conflict and mistakes. If Dragons keep their awareness sharp and remain mentally calm and serene, the outside will be just as calm and serene. Do not fear failure but inaction, and see the year's challenge, then rise to it. Use 2024 to develop your skills. Although the Grand Duke's influence may fluctuate your luck, you are supported throughout the year by the Abundance Star in your sign. You will reap the rewards of your efforts; as long as you find your strength and work hard. Throughout 2024, to minimize these challenging effects, those born in the Year of the Dragon can also carry a rooster sign symbol on them. Drawing strength from the spiritual and mystical influence of the Dragon sign, make an effort to dedicate time to inner work. Even if the year has a challenging effect on you, remember that opportunities come with difficulties!
Note: By knowing all the columns in your birth chart, and the good and bad elements, a holistic assessment provides a clearer and more reliable analysis. For a detailed birth analysis, you can make an appointment by emailing us through the "Contact Me" section. Our book "2024 Year of the Dragon Life Guide," which we wrote with dear Esra Koyuncu and explains the year 2024 in full detail, can be purchased and read on all digital platforms. (Günçe Yayınevi)
Environmental and Natural Events in 2024
The Feng Shui star at the center in 2024 is associated with thunder and earthquakes. Additionally, the combination of Yang Wood and the Dragon sign is interpreted as a movement from the sky to the earth. Furthermore, the association of the wood element with winds, and the Dragon sign with weather phenomena, and the Dragon also being known as the reservoir of water, suggest that in 2024, we may face strong consequences of natural events such as strong winds, typhoons, storms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, water and flood inundations. In addition to Feng Shui effects, the Dragon being an earth element will also bring earth-related events to the agenda. Earthquakes, accidents on bridges, tunnels, mountains, roads, and collapsing buildings, meteorites, and other earth-related natural phenomena are also candidates to be prominent issues this year.
Since the elements of 2024 symbolize a tree sitting on the earth, sensitivity to environmental and climate change issues will increase. There are 60 different combinations where the heavenly and earthly branches merge. In China, an expression is used to describe each of these. When we look at books, we see that the wood Dragon is described as "fire of a closed lamp" or "fire in an oven." This definition can also be interpreted as a sign of extreme heat and fires.
The Dragon being a reservoir of water will also keep water-related issues on the agenda, such as too much or too little water. Especially since October is the month of the Dog and the Dog and the year's sign, the Dragon, are opposing, conflicting signs, this can lead to a stronger manifestation of issues related to earth, water, and fire. April being the month of the Dragon and the penalizing effect created by two dragons, being between two earth elements, can activate the earth and bring about issues such as earthquakes, landslides, building collapses, etc. April, the month of the Dragon, and October, the month of the Dog, will be months requiring more caution from this perspective. On April 10-16-22-28 and October 7-13-19-25-31, due to the day's elements also being Dog or Dragon signs, the conflict and penalizing effects will be stronger on these days. More caution can be exercised on these days.
The Dragon also represents other planets beyond Earth. Therefore, new discoveries and developments regarding other planets, if we add the pioneering effect of Yang Wood, can bring topics that will mark the year to the agenda. In 1964, the previous Yang Wood-Dragon year, the Mariner 4 spacecraft launched by NASA became the first spacecraft to pass close to Mars. Mariner 4 sent images of Mars to Earth, thus providing the first images of a planet outside Earth.
Economy and Finance in 2024
In the five-element system, the fire element represents joy and enthusiasm. The effect of this emotion is that people feel positive and confident, leading them to spend more and take risks more easily. The cumulative effect of this on the world is the development and revitalization of the economy. Whenever there is a fire element, the economy grows. We experienced this between 2013 and 2017. With the arrival of the earth element in 2018, growth stopped. Fire entered its weakest period. The years that followed, 2019, 2020, 2021, were years dominated by the water element, completely devoid of fire, cold and uncertain, triggering a sense of fear in the world.
The Tiger sign of 2022 was a wood element and also carried the seeds of fire. Although some economic improvement was seen with the resumption of international travel and entertainment in many countries after two gloomy years, a real and lasting recovery and economic growth could unfortunately not be spoken of during this period, where the fire element was still absent.
2024 will be a year influenced by the wood and earth elements, without fire. For a real recovery and growth to be spoken of, one will have to wait until 2025, the year of the Snake.
Digital currency can be likened to a network of trees where trees communicate invisibly through their roots. This year, significant developments regarding digital currency and its use will be in question.
Yang wood indicates an effect that takes risks in investments. It is related to short-term investments and quick money. People will also have this kind of mindset in 2024.
Health in 2024
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the earth (dragon) element representing the year 2024 symbolizes the stomach, digestive system, cells, and muscles. To balance the strong earth element of the year, it is appropriate to prefer foods high in antioxidants. The earth element will also increase sugar and carbohydrate consumption. In earth years, it becomes easier to gain weight, and the craving for sugar increases. Being aware of this effect and paying attention to nutrition is important. This year, an increase in earth element diseases linked to the stomach and cells, such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and ulcers, may be observed. It is beneficial for those with sensitivities to regulate their diet, exercise regularly, and not neglect their check-ups.
The prominent Yang Wood element of 2023 represents the liver and is responsible for the growth, activities, and movement of our limbs. Against the aggravating effect of the earth element, it will be good to try to use the movement-prone energy of the wood element. Remember, the earth element also represents muscles, and the wood element is responsible for limbs and movement. We are in a year that offers opportunities for walking, starting sports, and a generally active life. What we need to do is ignore the voice of sugar telling us to eat and listen to our muscles telling us to run/move. Additionally, in this year where the wood element representing the liver and the earth element representing the stomach and cells are together, interest in detox programs may increase.
The fire element, which represents blood circulation and energy, is completely absent this year. For this reason, those with sensitivity related to the heart, blood vessels, and blood circulation, and patients with high blood pressure, should be careful. Due to the absence of the fire element that brings joy and vitality and the strong presence of the heavy earth element, we may feel lower motivation and energy this year.
Since Yang wood represents the head and also growth and movement activities, there may also be an increase in brain-related disorders, headaches, mental problems, or movement disorders like Parkinson's. The wood element also indicates moles. The head-representing effect of Yang wood may also highlight hair and eye health.
How to Think and Act in 2024?
In 2024, during difficult times, it is necessary to be and think like a tree. Trees have both strong roots deep down and flexible, adaptable branches. Therefore, we can uphold our own values and beliefs while adopting a flexible and adaptable approach when necessary. Think of the bonds you have as invisible networks between trees. In 2024, deepen your relationships and strengthen your bond with trusted friends. Pay attention to your anger, and avoid harsh arguments. Express your ideas and beliefs gently with logical reasoning, remembering that the ultimate goal is the common good. To avoid financial difficulties, always have a Plan B. Remember the nature of Yang Wood, which likes to take risks and invest hastily, and think thoroughly before making any commitments. When you need it, think of a majestic plane tree and draw inspiration. Although Yang wood is stubborn, it also represents goodness. In 2024, when the Nobleman (guardian angel) effect is absent, especially make an effort to extend a helping hand to those around you.
The year 2024 has another very important feature. According to the time cycle we use in Feng Shui, a brand new 20-year period begins with 2024. This new cycle, called the 9th Period, tells us that we will witness many big and powerful changes in the next 20 years. In 2024, where many influences come together, life will accelerate, change, and appear more complex. In moments of difficulty, think of the wood element of the year. While drawing strength from your values (roots), always remember that you have flexible and adaptable branches (options) in the face of changes.
Happy Year of the Dragon.
Meltem Özertem
