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Following August’s niche differentiation exercise, the Xin Metal Day Master should be ready for a pleasant month in September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉). Let’s not forget that all the Xin Metal Day Masters are going through a Direct Wealth year in 2024’s Jia Chen year. When a month comes along that strengthens your Direct Wealth, I hope you are ready to contribute.
For the Xin Metal Day Master, September 2024’s Gui You represents your Eating God sitting on Friend star. In a positive light, this enhances your intelligence, your industriousness and your ability to multi-task.
This formation also ropes in generous support from the people around you. Which is a good thing. But can spiral out of control if you become too reliant or dependent on the help of other people.
But let’s assume you are ready to work…
SEPTEMBER 2024 XIN METAL | BUSINESS: SINGLE SOURCE SOLUTION
Within the context of September 2024’s Bazi Chart, the Xin Metal Day Master’s perspective will see many needs (Direct Wealth) being met by a single source of solution or idea (Eating God). To take advantage of this, here is an opportunity to create a single-source solution that solves multiple problems or can be adapted to different industries. The Gui Water is the most versatile of the 10 Heavenly Stems. Therefore, we are talking about a versatile solution applicable to many needs.
If you are running a service-based business, it could be possible to create new lines around your core service to fill different needs. For example, a coach can just as easily position themselves as a career coach as well as a parenting coach.
However, if your business is product-based, creating a single source solution within the space of a month will be quite challenging. This is where the Rooster’s Grand Duke Combination comes in handy. Network and be on the lookout for opportunities where you can offer your solution as part of a bundle solution.
For example, you have a business selling skin lotions. You could potentially work with another facial care business to create a temporary bundle offer that will drive sales for both companies. We want to start this uptrend, because October is your Direct Wealth month.
SEPTEMBER 2024 XIN METAL | CAREER AND PERSONAL: CONTRIBUTE IDEAS
On a career and personal scale, August 2024’s suggestion for the Xin Metal was to overcome or at least decrease the level of fear of judgement. Because in September’s Gui You month, the Xin Metal Day Master has been given the opportunity to use the Grand Duke Combination by contributing your ideas and solutions.
Be on the lookout for project teams and collaborations where your input and ideas (Eating God) can make a significant contribution. Alternatively, reach out for volunteers to help kickstart one of your ideas or pet projects. Since support is high in September, let’s make the most of it.
If you are thinking that by contributing ideas, you will inevitably increase your workload, you may be right. However, October 2024 will be your Direct Wealth month anyway. Better to guide the decision-making process early before you get a ton of work dumped on you in October.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉) month represents a Hurting Officer sitting on Rob Wealth for the Geng Metal Day Master. Relative to the month’s Bazi Chart, this is comparable to a realization that everyone in your industry is using slightly differing variations of the same marketing strategy.
This could be further exacerbated by the Grand Duke Combination. Everyone is copying the tactics of the industry leader.
On the positive continuum, you are entering a month that elevates your creativity and oratory skills. You are at your most convincing.
If the Gui You month exerts a negative influence on your chart, short-term thinking and impulsivity could cause the Geng Metal Day Master to trigger the Lesser Consumer in the Rooster month. Because both Hurting Officer and Rob Wealth together can represent an intense desire to lord it over others.
The Geng Metal Day Master can also be one of the day masters at risk of the other, more quarrelsome, auxiliary stars in the Rooster. Namely, the Flying Blade and Year Sha. If this Rob Wealth is a negative presence in your chart, you could be facing some form of noisy arguments specifically caused by your followers, junior staff, or clique. Somehow, with the Cascading Cloud in play, everyone seemed to have decided that September is a great month to start airing their grievances.
SEPTEMBER 2024 GENG METAL | BUSINESS: PROOF OF CONCEPT
With your Rob Wealth (many) producing your Hurting Officer (stories), which then produces your Indirect Wealth year, September 2024 is a good month for the Geng Metal Day Master to leverage on the love of your clients and followers by sharing their story within your marketing endeavours.
In a way, you could call this proof of concept. Testimonials from existing customers on how your products or services have created a positive impact in their lives.
SEPTEMBER 2024 GENG METAL | BUSINESS, CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: FEEDBACK LOOP AND CROWDFUND IDEAS
I’ve always reckoned that as long as people are making the effort to ‘complain’, you’ve still got a chance to win them over. It’s when people stop complaining that is when you are at the cusp of losing them. This holds true for any relationship – between a client and yourself, colleagues or staff, and even interpersonal relationships. When the noise stops, one foot is already out the door.
For the Geng Metal Day Master, September 2024’s energy is good for creating a feedback loop and to crowdfund ideas. Of course, if you take this step, be ready to take action on the issues and complains you unearth.
“Tell me how I can do better,” is the thrust of this tactic. Tell me how I can do better as a boss, a manager, a leader, a friend, a colleague, a team member, a partner, a parent… the list goes on.
But why are we opening ourselves up to listening to complaints? It’s not pleasant, right? Because within these complaints, if you pay close attention, are potential possibilities to improve…which will lay the groundwork for October’s Indirect Wealth month.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
For the Ji Earth Day Masters, the energies of September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉) month sees your Indirect Wealth being produced by your Eating God.
A month that sees your Direct Officer (Year) being strengthened by your Indirect Wealth (side business) will typically bode well for business or career outcomes.
If the Gui You is a positive presence to your chart, you see a month where you gain respect for your ideas and foresight.
On the other hand, if the Gui You exerts a negative presence, then September may be a month where there is a lot of talk, but no action.
SEPTEMBER 2024 JI EARTH | BUSINESS: CREATE NEW PRODUCT LINES
2024 is a Direct Officer year for the Ji Earth Day Master. One of the opportunities to use this year was to create a flagship halo effect around a core product or service. Now with the Gui You, here’s a chance to add a new roster of products or services into that flagship.
With your creativity on the uptick, and your reputation in the industry solidified, September is a good month to leverage on the authority and respect you have gained to introduce new offerings into the market.
SEPTEMBER 2024 JI EARTH | CAREER AND NEWBIE ENTREPRENEUR: THE APPRENTICE
From a career perspective, (and also applicable if you are a newbie entrepreneur), September 2024’s Gui You month is a chance to position yourself as an endless pool of ideas and inspiration for your superiors to draw on. As someone who consistently and pro-actively generates innovative solutions, creative strategies, and fresh perspectives.
This alone makes you a valuable contributor to your organization. BUT… you must ensure that your contributions are recognized and valued. You must be getting something in return. All giving and no taking is just as harmful as all take and no give.
Therefore, instead of being a giver to all, why not use the Grand Duke Combination to ally or apprentice yourself to an established superior or entrepreneur.
SEPTEMBER 2024 JI EARTH | PERSONAL GROWTH: INTELLIGENCE STAR ALERT
If the above ideas are not applicable to your case, then at least know that with the Rooster comes your Intelligence Star month. If nothing else, use this to acquire or master a new skillset. With creativity on the uptick, have fun exploring and connecting with your creative side.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
From the perspective of the Wu Earth Day Master, the September Gui You (癸酉) Bazi Chart (which looks like an oasis in the middle of the savannah) is akin to a common pool of resource being shared by many. Like one solution being used to solve multiple problems. No matter how deep the pool, eventually it runs the risk of drying up.
But before we dive into the pool…
DIRECT WEALTH SITTING ON HURTING OFFICER
Of course, in a month where your Direct Wealth is sitting on Hurting Officer, the plain interpretation is, the more you market, the more productive you will be. The more you sell, the more orders there will be to fill.
But in a scenario where your Hurting Officer is producing your Direct Wealth, which in turns grows your 7 Killings (Year), this is like the Wu Earth facing the proverbial “rich people’s problem”. “The more I sell, the more money I earn. The more money I earn, the more problems I have.”
Which means that you are likely to encounter systemic issues caused by over-demand. Like a single Wifi source being used by the entire condominium. In short, you may find yourself in a position where infrastructure overload presents as either a problem or an opportunity.
On the positive spectrum, this is a great month to add value as it amps up your level of creativity and eloquence. If you do nothing else but focus on marketing, it is already a good way to use the month’s energy. But as demand increases, you must keep an eye on your distribution system or infrastructure.
However, if the Gui You is a negative presence to your Chart, you will need to watch out for certain spendthrift tendencies brought about by the shiny object syndrome.
SEPTEMBER 2024 WU EARTH | BUSINESS: RISK MITIGATION
As your marketing strategy takes hold and increases demand, September is a good time to activate back-up delivery systems within your supply chain. This is where the Rooster’s Grand Duke Combination comes into handy. With a higher load on your end, comes a stronger negotiating position to secure preferential deals or better rates.
SEPTEMBER 2024 WU EARTH | BUSINESS: PRE-SALES
An alternative use of the Gui You for the Wu Earth Day Master would be to convert current sales (Direct Wealth) into future expansion (7 Killings). This means that, if you are in the position to do so, September is a good month to activate some form of pre-sales.
We’re talking about the next evolution of your product or service. September is a good time to give beta access to key early customers and set up a feedback loop to perfect your idea. This will pave the way very naturally into October, your 7 Killings (aka problem-solving) month.
SEPTEMBER 2024 WU EARTH | CAREER AND PERSONAL: IMPROVE ELOQUENCE AND SELF-EXPRESSION
If eloquence had always been a hindering factor in your career and personal growth, September 2024 presents you with the opportunity to get around that particular roadblock.
Many Wu Earth Day Masters are often seen as the ‘strong and silent’ type. Of course, you are! The Wu Earth’s Hurting Officer (talking abilities) is the Xin Metal. If I have a gold ring in my mouth, I wouldn’t talk either!
But here’s the problem. In many professional settings, eloquence is often associated with intelligence and competence. Someone who struggles with communication may be unfairly judged as less capable, even if they are highly skilled.
But is a month enough to improve your eloquence? Strangely, yes! You could consciously expand your vocabulary, improve on your grammar and sentence structure, create daily speaking practices for yourself, be more open to engage in conversations. In short, to get good at talking, just talk!
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
Remember the Monthly Virtue in the Rooster? It’s a problem-solving star. And for the Ding Fire Day Master, September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉) represents your 7 Killings sitting on Indirect Wealth. Which makes you, officially, the fixer and problem-solver of the month. Alternatively, if the mood so hits, you could be the trouble maker as well. If you wish!
In case you’re wondering why… a 7 Killings month will usually make you a bit of a magnet for challenges and problems. From a negative point of view, a 7 Killings weakening your Indirect Wealth can point towards problems associated with your side income or side hustle.
But we want to turn this into a positive, don’t we? If the Indirect Wealth represents side income, and the 7 Killings represent problems and challenges, coupled with the Monthly Virtue available in the Rooster, this will open a chance to monetize your problem-solving skills.
SEPTEMBER 2024 DING FIRE | BUSINESS, CAREER AND PERSONAL: PRIORITY AND FOCUS
If the 7 Killings pulls in challenges, then here is the chance for you to prioritize and focus on the critical issues at hand. Again, remember that with the Rooster month, the Monthly Virtue is now available to everyone.
The Monthly Virtue is a problem-solving star. It helps by lending support when we take action to resolve certain issues. Using the month’s energy to address certain chronic problems that have been obstructing you in the past, can help create growth and allow you to move forward.
But as always, sitting around will not trigger the Monthly Virtue. Action is required, more so in a 7 Killings month.
Additionally, when it comes to monetizing, here are some ideas:
Create a service to help people take action or do some form of action-planning
Offer motivation and accountability – volunteer to be accountability buddy for someone?
Position yourself as a troubleshooter (but note that you will need to have real-world experience to take this on)
NOBLEMAN MONTH ALERT
The Rooster is the nobleman star for the Ding Fire Day Master. If you are really stuck, reach out to someone who may have the ideas, advice, contacts, or knowledge to help you get unstuck.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
In an environment where resources are currently being shared, maintaining high standards of process, quality, deliverables and cohesion can be challenging yet essential for success. For the Bing Fire Day Master, September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉) month represents your Direct Officer sitting on Direct Wealth within the context of an Indirect Resource year. This makes it the best month to get organized and focus on your business processes.
On the plus side, is the opportunity to take advantage of the new opportunities or resources available by leveraging on your reputation as a trustworthy and respected individual.
On the negative end, we want to get ahead of any potential risks of reputation damage that may arise due to flaws in your current systems or processes.
SEPTEMBER 2024 BING FIRE | BUSINESS AND CAREER: IMPROVE YOUR PROCESS
Our business process is the backbone of the company’s existence. All the marketing in the world will be useless without a solid process behind it. In today’s fast-paced world, the emphasis on speed and efficiency often overshadows the importance of quality and deliverables.
From a business perspective, we can use this month to work on one of the following:
Establishing efficient workflows
Implementing quality control measures
Facilitating a collaborative culture and team-building
The benefits of spending a month on improving your process are many. In a crowded market, quality sets you apart from competitors and your high-quality work builds trust and credibility. But more pertinently, discipline and a strong process can help you free up room in your schedule for more creativity, which will perfectly set the stage for your upcoming Indirect Resource month in October.
This is even more important if you had launched something new and exciting or accepted the chance to lead a new project in August. It’s time to enforce some discipline into the process to ensure sustainability and deliverability.
But note that with the Cascading Cloud in the Rooster, surface fixes are not the answer. It’s not enough to create a nice-looking workflow. The Cascading Cloud talks about past grievances. So the core issues must be addressed.
SEPTEMBER 2024 BING FIRE | CAREER: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
In an environment of shared resources, there is always a fine line to be drawn between conflict and cooperation. The Bing Fire Day Master, with your in-born big thinking abilities, is perhaps the best to leverage on your supportive Direct Officer star to strike the balance between individual needs and the collective good.
SEPTEMBER 2024 BING FIRE | PERSONAL: THE BENEFITS OF SELF-DISCIPLINE
The Bing Fire Day Master is the most routine of creatures. For the Bing Fire, one of the most standard advise is to regularly check your rituals and routines. Do they continue to serve your purpose? A Bing Fire Day Master cannot function without some form of structure and predictability.
September’s Gui You month, where your Direct Officer is being produced by your Direct Wealth star, is the best month to revisit and revise your routine as needed.
NOBLEMAN MONTH ALERT
The Rooster is the nobleman star for the Bing Fire Day Master. If you are really stuck, reach out to someone who may have the ideas, advice, contacts, or knowledge to help you get unstuck. This makes you one of the day masters who are best poised to use the Imperial Advisor in the Rooster.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
In August, the Yi Wood Day Master had a chance to earn the respect of your peers and competitors. Now in September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉), the opportunity may come for you to make like a remora fish and swim (safely) with the sharks.
Ever watched a few remora fish tethered to a shark? It’s a symbiotic relationship that works for both parties. The remora feeds off the parasites and leavings from the shark, and at the same time, enjoys the protection of the larger species. The shark also benefits from the relationship as the remora removes irritating or harmful parasites from its skin.
Translated into human terms, September 2024 is offering the Yi Wood Day Master a chance to create a win-win symbiotic relationship with a larger player in the market. Most of us, will inevitably find that we are swimming in a pond with larger competitors. Unless, of course, your name is Google or Microsoft (but note the results from August’s antitrust lawsuit against Google). In the tech world, especially, this is a common alliance where many startups ally themselves with larger competitors to take advantage of either their resources or their insights into new consumer trends.
If September’s Gui You is a positive influence in your chart, this could allow you the chance to either stress-test new products or ideas, or identify new trends that your competitors are working towards.
If the Gui You brings a negative impact into your chart, you may find yourself caught up on trivial matters, resulting in stagnation.
But regardless, the 7 Killings is in play. Which can bring potential challenges. If you intend to ride on the trend created by a larger competitor, it is essential to remain ethical and respectful of intellectual property and confidentiality agreements.
AUGUST 2024 YI WOOD | BUSINESS: COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Please don’t get me wrong. I am absolutely not advocating that you copy someone else’s products or business model. Instead, a great symbiotic relationship can be established if you can create a complementary service that enhances each other’s offerings.
You could also consider piggybacking on your competitor’s distribution channels to reduce costs.
AUGUST 2024 YI WOOD | CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW RESOURCES
The Yi Wood Day Master can also consider taking advantage of the new resources being kicked up by the September 2024 chart. For example, keep an eye out for cross-company mentorship programmes, joint training programs or even secondments to other divisions or departments where you can improve your skill, enlarge your network, and practice your new knowledge at the same time.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
For the Jia Wood Day Master, September 2024’s Gui You (癸酉) represents your Direct Resource sitting on your Direct Officer. Which makes this a good month to foster a collaborative environment, promote continuous learning, and enhance overall development.
On the positive spectrum, you may find that you could have the opportunity to tap into new resources by working with your peers and colleagues. For example, creating a shared database that everyone can use (best if you create it, monetize it, and then offer it to them, of course).
But you must be aware of the potential risk if the Gui You is a negative presence to your Bazi Chart. In this case, you may find yourself getting too stuck in the theoretical concepts and modelling stage, that you are unable to move forward.
SEPTEMBER 2024 JIA WOOD | BUSINESS, CAREER AND PERSONAL: RESOURCE POOLING
September 2024 is all about resource pooling for the Jia Wood Day Master. Consider the following ideas:
Shared libraries, toolkits and templates – network your way into groups that are working together to establish digital and physical libraries, databases, toolkits and templates. Of course, don’t just take! If you want to take advantage of the Rooster’s Monthly Virtue, you need to contribute as well.
Collaborative platforms – establish your presence in online forums or communities where you can share your experiences and provide advice.
Networking Opportunities – host (not attend) networking events to facilitate connections and collaborations among affinity groups.
Collaboration Softwares – take advantage of the many collaboration software available in the market to make work more seamless for you, your team mates, and your staff.
Organize your data – if the above suggestion doesn’t stoke your fire, then at the very least, invest some time into organizing your data so that it is more accessible and useful to you.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
When I look at the September 2024’s Bazi Chart, a mental picture of a savannah oasis comes to mind. It’s a deep watering hole visited by many different types of animals. Some may be predators, others may be prey. It tells a story of shared resources, cooperation and of course, conflict.
We see a weak Jia Wood Day Master sharing a much-needed pool of resource between them.
The pool is deep, no danger of running dry as it is rooted in the Dragon (Year), supported by the Xin Metal Direct Officer, and further strengthened by the Rooster-Dragon Metal Combination.
But when different species of animals congregate together around an oasis, there might be moments of tension and unmet expectations as evidenced by the Rooster-Dog Harm relationship. These are normal emotional triggers that are bound to happen when we take from a shared resource.
And then the feelings of unmet expectations take hold, that’s when trouble happens. See the Dog-Dragon clash?
Instigators and provocateurs may take advantage of this situation to stir up trouble. The Dog (Day) and Horse (Hour) creates a half-combination.
GLOBAL OUTLOOK
In terms of a global outlook, after the emotional turmoil of August, the governments had decided to make more resources available to the people, in the hopes of quenching their dissatisfaction and stabilizing the situation. But of course, resources can never be equally distributed. (What trickle down effect?) So naturally, some will receive more than others. This inequality will potentially fuel a rejection of the opportunities, stirred up by provocateurs and instigators. The external part of the Chart combines to form Metal. The internal part of the Chart combines to form Fire. The clash between Fire and Metal is rebellious by nature. A rebellion against authority or the norms. Therefore, the troubles astir are not over yet.
PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
From a psychological point of view, people are dipping into a well of normalcy, norms, ritual and routine to regain a sense of structure and predictability. Just as how animals have specific times or seasons for visiting the oasis. But the Rooster-Dog Harm can create a feeling of receiving less than your fair share. And so, angered by the apparent unfairness of it all, you decide to ‘check out’ of the race.
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTLOOK
If we were to view this Chart as an organization, the Year pillar represents the CEO and board level, the Month pillar represents the senior management (where the VPs are), the Day pillar represents middle management, while the Hour pillar represents the staff. So if we were to tell the story of this Chart from an organizational perspective, we see the CEO, board level, and senior management working together to create new resources. But the new resources are not available to everyone, causing dissatisfaction amongst the middle managers. Instigated by external parties or perhaps even the union workers, the middle managers are rebelling against the top level leaders.
ADAPTATION AND SURVIVAL
In conclusion, the September 2024 Bazi Chart is a lesson in adaptation and survival. The ones who can adapt quickest to the changing norms will benefit best.
AUXILIARY STARS UP FOR GRABS
Against the background of all those hidden tensions and conspiracies, the Rooster month comes the following Auxiliary Stars:
Positive Stars
Grand Duke Combination
Earth Relief
Imperial Advisor
Month Virtue
Peach Blossom
Salty Pool
Negative Stars
Flying Blade
Death Charm
Lesser Consumer
Year Sha
Cascading Cloud
To elaborate on the Auxiliary Stars, I will use the example from the Organizational outlook segment of this post.
The CEO level and upper management are faced with an onslaught of mudslinging (Flying Blade) and quarrels (Year Sha). To stabilize the situation (Grand Duke Combination), the board of directors decided to spend some small money (Lesser Consumer) by offering some form of incentives. They are hoping that these incentives will serve to dispel some of the negative feelings within the organization (Earth Relief and Month Virtue).
Unfortunately, their outlook is short-term (Salty Pool) and populist (Peach Blossom) by nature. The incentives offered has not addressed the past grievances (Cascading Cloud), and then they behave all ‘shocked Pikachu’ when their offer creates more grumbles (Death Charm).
From a personal and psychological point of view, we see efforts out there to stabilize the entire situation, but we feel that we are not benefitting from these actions. As a result, there is a resistance to take up the new offers perhaps because the new resources are not addressed for our needs.
ANIMAL SIGNS AFFECTED BY THE GUI YOU
The events of the month will more likely affect you if you have the following animal signs in your Natal Bazi Chart or in your current Luck Pillar.
The Dragon
This could be the month where you can potentially meet up with advisors or noble people who can help you stabilize the growth you have been aiming for in your Grand Duke year.
The Snake
There are still potential collaborations and partnerships in the offing, but you need to act fast and follow-up conscientiously. Otherwise, there could be a risk of your projects landing on to other people’s laps after you have done all the hard work.
And as always, with the Robbery Sha sticking with you in 2024, do be careful of the links you click.
The Ox
Keep an eye out for new opportunities or new ideas in the Rooster month. You could be one of the recipients of the new resources becoming available. But to take advantage of it, you may need to stand up to fake rumours or obstacles.
The Rabbit
This is the clash month for you. If you are looking for some time to re-charge your batteries before you go full tilt into the final quarter of the year, September could be a good time to do so.
The Rooster
Do try to refrain from getting sucked into other people’s drama. Keep your eyes on the ball, and stay focused on making the most from your opportunities.
The Dog
Expect feelings of restlessness as you gear up for your clash month in October. This could be a good time to dive inwards to address some of your own emotional obstacles. Alternatively, dispel those restlessness by opening yourself up to new experiences.
The Rat
The hidden tensions within the September 2024 Bazi Chart could potentially elevate you to a stronger position, if you have the courage and resilience to say yes to the new opportunities.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
When it comes to compounding our money, how we view money is going to be the key. In Chapter 4 of The Psychology of Money, the author Morgan Housel spoke at length about the benefits of Compounding.
But when it comes to compounding, then the first question is, what do we compound? Work harder? Work longer?
But obviously, this is talking about the compound interest we enjoy through investments. The earlier we start, obviously then, the more benefits we get. What about those of us who start pretty late? Let’s just grab whatever we can, shall we?
And since we are going to be talking about compounding, each of the 10 Day Master’s view of money – how we view money – is going to come into the picture.
KEY EXCERPTS FROM THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MONEY (CHAPTER 4)
“If something compounds – if a little growth serves as the fuel for future growth – a small starting base can lead to extraordinary results.”
In other words, don’t worry that you are not 10 years old. Don’t worry that you don’t have a million in your investment account. Start small and keep growing the money.
“Good investing isn’t necessarily about earning the highest returns. It’s about earning pretty good returns that you can stick with and which can be repeated for the longest period of time.”
This strategy is called: stack the small wins. Which will require some active participation. When we have a small investment capital, then one way to grow it faster, is to learn the process of doing short-term investing such as Swing Trading. You hold a stock for about 2 weeks… a month max. But you really need to know what you are doing, ok? Please learn first before attempting. Get the knowledge, learn the process, and most important, learn how to control your emotions.
Yes, trading is emotional by nature. Trading does not change who you are. It amplifies who you are. Which means, that, in this case, how the Day Master view or relationship with your Wealth stars are going to come into play.
WOOD DAY MASTERS (JIA AND YI)
The Wood Day Masters’ Wealth Element is Earth. Earth is about steady accumulation, in Malaysia, we have a phrase, ‘sikit-sikit lama-lama jadi bukit’ which means pile on a little earth every day, eventually you grow a hill. And because Earth is strongly equated with hoarding, Wealth for the Wood Day Master is something to be ‘kept’. Like… land banks?
Jia Wood Day Masters
So most Wood Day Masters will not take risks until they feel safe and secure. This is especially true for the Jia Wood who dislikes surprises. Ever heard of the phrase ‘the apple never falls far from the tree?’ A tree drops its seed nearby… and then years later, from one tree you’ve got a copse of trees in that vicinity.
Therefore, when it comes to using their Wealth star, the Jia Wood’s focus will naturally focus on creating stability and security. The Jia Wood will first seek to survey the terrain to understand the conditions. Next, a lot of the Jia Wood’s focus is also on asset protection, to protect your ‘land’ by managing risks. And most important for the Jia Wood – reinvest the profits to improve and expand your land.
Yi Wood Day Masters
The faster Yi Wood’s view of Wealth is something new, a new land to be conquered. Like the dandelion that sends its seeds out into the wind. Flying to new lands. It’s still the same plant but growing… elsewhere.
In business terms, it’s like taking the same product and applying it into different market. Will all the seeds take root? Statistically, no. Similarly, when we test out new markets, will every idea work? Of course not.
But isn’t this method what’s called franchising? Replicate what I have – let other people implement it on different soils.
Between the two, the Yi Wood is more likely (and therefore more willing) to spend money upfront. Because there is a need to conquer new land.
Here, the Yi Wood’s natural gifts at networking and collaboration comes in handy. A Yi Wood needs to build connections to help you discover new opportunities and gain access to new ‘lands’ or access to additional resources.
Because the Yi Wood is always faster than the Jia Wood, a Yi Wood Day Master can change strategy much quicker. Also, again because of the natural networking abilities of the Yi Wood, it becomes easier to leverage on other people’s resources to expand your financial reach.
In both cases, since the term ‘land’ is the metaphor for your Wealth, there is a need to acquire a diverse ecosystem of new properties. Just like buying more land, look for new ways to invest and earn money through stocks, real estate, side business, other investments. For the Wood Day Master, diversity is the key.
FIRE DAY MASTERS (BING AND DING)
Bing Fire Day Masters
The Bing Fire represents the sun. Your Wealth star is Metal. How hot does the sun have to be to forge Metal? Scorchingly hot! So most Bing Fire Day Masters will tend to be more risk-averse.
Because every cent I have is made through blood, sweat and tears! Easy to take out money? Not easy. Quite painful in fact. A forged Metal is like a valuable sword or precious gold ring. It needs to be kept in the safe!
But doesn’t this sound contradictory to the Bing Fire’s natural generosity? Let me explain. The Bing Fire’s Wealth Star is Metal. Metal is a TOOL! A tool used to acquire something else.
When a Bing Fire spends money, typically, they expect some immediate returns. When I buy my friends dinner, and I get the pleasure of their happy company. When I pay for a family vacation, and I get the pleasure of bonding with them. Money is a tool – used to acquire something else.
The weird part is, for some Bing Fire Day Masters, investment is not considered a tool. Note that I said ‘some’ Bing Fire Day Masters. But once you succeed in shifting that mindset – to think of investing as a ‘tool’ that helps you acquire other things – then the Bing Fire can be the most consistent of investors or traders. When it comes to consistency, no other Day Master can beat the Bing Fire.
But because the Bing Fire is such a routine-driven creature, there is a need to maintain your financial toolbox. Which means, you need to regularly review and manage your financial assets. Just like maintaining tools to ensure they remain functional, need to keep making adjustments to ensure your finances are in good shape.
A Bing Fire Day Master who is educated in the nuances of investing can be a very good investor. Because Bing Fire Day Masters are big picture thinkers to begin with. You have foresight. Can see very far. Easy to see the bigger picture. What the Bing Fire Day Master needs to become a great investor, is training on how to see the ‘hidden picture’ – to consider the nuances behind recent developments.
Ding Fire Day Masters
But what about the Ding Fire Day Master? Way easier for a Ding Fire to forge metal because the Ding Fire is the real fire. As opposed to the Sun.
With the Ding Fire, there is a need to put more tools into your tool-box. If I need an axe, voila here it is. If I need a scalpel, well then here we go…
In order to forge more tools or better tools, a Ding Fire is resource reliant. Which means that, there is a need for the Ding Fire to consistently upskill.
Of course, this applies to everybody, but more so with the Ding Fire because a Fire cannot burn without fuel.
But of the two, which has less emotional attachment to money? Certainly Ding Fire. Because a Bing Fire has to go all scorched Earth to forge that Metal. Which also means that, for the Bing Fire Day Master, the easier way to make money is to use the Rob Wealth. In short, equity share. If the Stock Market is too risky, find good businesses that you can invest in. Silent partner, co-owner, those types of stuff.
EARTH DAY MASTESR (WU AND JI)
Wu Earth Day Masters
From the Wu Earth Day Master’s point of view, Wealth is something to be pooled or collected. Here, there is also a focus on accumulation and savings as opposed to spending or investing.
Imagine a huge mountain with a deep lake in front of it. For the Wu Earth, that is financial security! And because the Wu Earth is the least likely to move (coz mountains don’t move, they just sit there) we need to ensure that that lake does not dry up. Which means that there should ideally be a few streams (income streams) feeding into that lake.
I’m sure a pattern is emerging by now. Most of the Yang Day Masters so far, will tend to be more risk-averse compared to their Yin counterparts.
And because the Wu Earth by itself prizes stability, security and control, these income streams could also come from a steady but stable source. Example: gains from property investment? Rental income? Growth investing?
Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that the Jia, Bing or Wu Earth Day Masters CANNOT become traders. Not at all. All I’m saying is, the Jia, Bing, Wu Day Masters will likely find it more comfortable to start by trading the fundamentals first before you venture into the higher risk higher rewards type of investing.
Ji Earth Day Masters
Then what about the Ji Earth? Think of river-banks, lush, green riverbank teeming with life, all supported by the flowing river which gives it life. Ji Earth Day Masters frequently view money as a flow. Therefore, understanding the flow of money is vital.
As opposed to the Wu Earth’s collection strategy, the Ji Earth’s view is more likely to focus on cash flow. Maintaining a healthy flow of income and ensuring that money is actively working to support their ongoing needs and goals.
In other words, more hands-on involvement from the Ji Earth.
If, to the Ji Earth, money is a stream going past, then any strategy that facilitates the transfer of goods or services, and earning a commission in return makes a ton of sense. This would be one possible way for the Ji Earth to make the flow of income bigger.
As an investor, because of this viewpoint, the Ji Earth would likely be more attracted to the types of investing that has more rewards/risk – higher risk, higher rewards type. But to do that successfully, you must expand effort to stay informed of events that could potentially impact that income flow. Better yet, learn to assess how events impact the flow of money so that you are not 100% reliant on news or analysts.
METAL DAY MASTERS (GENG AND XIN)
In the first half of this post, I made a conscious effort to separate the difference between the Yang Day Master and the Yin Day Master.
For the final two groups of Day Masters, there are similarities in between.
The Metal Day Master’s Wealth Element is Wood. Money grows on trees!
Wood regenerates, wood can be re-planted. Which means that the Metal Day Masters will both tend to be less risk-averse. Because money (literally) grows back.
Therefore, the idea would be for the Geng or Xin Metal Day Master to work around this principle of ‘harvest’. To create something that consistently yields returns. Like a farm!
Because of this viewpoint, the Metal Day Masters (as well as the Water Day Masters which we will discuss in the next segment), will likely have a stronger abundance mindset.
The trick for the Metal Day Masters, however, is to ensure that the roots are not damaged. Means, you can keep harvesting, but don’t damage the core of your business.
And plant different seeds. Let’s look at your Wealth Stars. One is a tree (Jia Wood), the other is a fast growing plant (Yi Wood). Between these two, which grows faster? The Yi Wood, right?
So there needs to be a balance in your farm or wealth ecosystem. You need to grow different crops. In terms of business, what this creates is the likelihood of a whole bunch of inter-related businesses. Same for your investment tactic. Understand fully an entire industry ecosystem.
WATER DAY MASTERS (REN AND GUI)
There’s a saying in Bazi that when a Water Day Master gets rich, they get really rich. This is the reason why. The Water Day Masters’ Wealth is limitless like the Sun!
Which means the Water Day Masters are the most adept at juggling a 50-50 portfolio between high risk and slow growth.
As you have seen from earlier in this post, not all the Day Masters can handle too much high risk. Particularly, the Jia, Bing, and Wu Day Masters. Which means you gotta be ok not to be the first at the buffet.
Now again and again, I want to re-iterate – this is just based on a Day Master’s view of their Wealth star. Just one point of information in the Bazi Chart. The modus operandi or structure of the chart can also influence your view of money.
When we focus just on the Day master, all we’re saying is – naturally, this person has this view of their Wealth star.
Therefore, the Ren Water and Gui Water Day Masters are the ones who are most naturally equipped to handle a diverse portfolio of risks – steady and consistent on the one hand; high risk/high reward on the other.
But we need to keep that financial flame going strong. Which means we will need:
1. A strong financial base – good credit score, savings, budget
2. To keep a fire strong, we need high quality fuel. When the opportunity comes, invest in high value assets. There is strong potential here to get in on the ground floor.
3. And because there is strong potential to get in on the ground floor, being the first at the buffet table, the Water Day Masters can be quite adept at igniting new opportunities by exploring new ventures, investments or business opportunities.
4. Share the warmth – when you make the money, keep a portion aside to invest in other people as well. Sharing your financial success can create a positive ripple effect.
But again, just because it is in your Chart, does not mean you will immediately succeed when you turn your hand to investing. What it means is that you have the potential to be trained to do so.
Because someone out there, might be reading this post and thinking… “why am I not rich?”
Now here comes the irony… the stronger the Water Day Master, the more risk-averse you become. Because remember? Water is equated with Fear? Too much water equals too much fear. But can you train yourself to do this? Absolutely!
Which leads us to…
COMPOUNDING: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Just like everything else in life, becoming a successful trader or investor takes time and effort.
Where we invest time and effort is where we will reap rewards. If, in watching this, you are already a seasoned trader, then great. Go and acquire more ‘land’, build more tools for your toolbox, collect ‘resources’, expand your ‘farm’ to get a bigger yield, ‘ignite’ new opportunities for yourself.
But if you are someone looking to start, and you are serious about starting, I only know one way to build confidence. Start by paper trading. Right now, as I film this video, the market is volatile. Best time to learn to read trends and patterns.
Disclaimer: Paulynne is NOT a Medical, Legal, Financial advisor or Councilor. She is a Bazi and Feng Shui Consultant who utilises her knowledge of Bazi, Qimendunjia and Feng Shui to look at the energy imprint surrounding events, situations or people. These readings are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT BE TAKEN as absolute proof or concrete evidence or advice. Please treat them as such and enjoy your time on the channel.
