2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: TIGER

Fact: the more competent you are, the more responsibilities you get. The more respected you are, the more work or projects come your way. The question is, how many can you handle before you work your fingers to the bone? Therefore, the keyword for the Tiger in 2023, is to delegate!

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE TIGER IN 2023

Tiger 2023

In 2022, taking pride of place, of course, is your role as the Grand Duke! Did you find the opportunity to step up? Did the year bring a lot of exciting challenges? Has there been growth?

SURPASSING PATH AND GOLDEN CARRIAGE

If you had stepped up and accepted the leadership role, this will put you in good position to benefit from the positive stars in the Tiger for 2023. Basically, having positioned yourself as a leader in 2022, you now possibly find yourself being held in high regard by others. This is the gift from the Surpassing Path.

And because of that ‘high regard’, or should I say trust, because people now have more respect for you, here comes the opportunity to take advantage of the Golden Carriage. In a nutshell, the Golden Carriage represents the possibility of gaining wealth opportunities from the relationships that you have built in 2022.

But, to use the Golden Carriage, you must be in the position to accept these opportunities in the first place. Therefore, it is typically the Business Owners who will be better positioned to benefit from the Golden Carriage, as opposed to Career Professionals who may be tied down by employment contracts, or simply a lack of time.

DEATH GOD

Therefore, in 2023 for the Tiger, delegating is imperative! You need to make room in your schedule for relationship-building, space to explore new possibilities, and the very likelihood of more responsibilities. The Death God, as scary as its name may sound, signifies a heavy workload.

Which is a given in any workplace! The more competent you are, the more responsibilities you shoulder. Isn’t it?

BATH AND CASCADING CLOUD

However, as indicated by the Bath star, this heavy workload may be self-inflicted. This star indicates feelings of insecurity or helplessness. In other words, you may find yourself taking on responsibilities because you feel like you don’t have a choice. Example, company has downsized and to keep your job, you feel like you have no choice but to take on extra responsibilities.

When this happens, resentment starts brewing. That’s the message from the Cascading Cloud – passive-aggressive behaviour. Therefore, for those with the Tiger in your Bazi Chart, please prioritize time for rest and self-care.

SICKNESS CHARM

What happens when you have such a heavy workload that you end up working long hours? Couple that with the feelings of helplessness from the Bath, and the resentment of the Cascading Cloud, there is a danger that you may work yourself sick. The Sickness Charm is an illness star. Very likely, this would be stress-related illnesses.

If you start feeling excessive anger or a difficulty in sustaining happiness, it’s time to take a break. That is why this video for the Tiger is entitled The Delegator!

When we put the negative stars together, there seems to be a need for a conscious effort to train and delegate.

TIGER 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

Tiger 2023

Making conscious use of the Tiger’s positive stars calls for strategic and focused relationship-building. Therefore, training and delegating is also necessary to allow you the time to build relationships.

TIGER 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

Tiger 2023

How about the Business Owners? This is a good chance to turn your clients into fans. To give such good value, that your customers bring you further opportunities to collaborate. This is best for those in the B2B type of businesses.

Start off by providing a service, which then leads to a long-term contract maybe? And then as the relationship deepens, opportunity to work together? Or your clients recommend you to others!

To create this type of relationship, you need to invest time into building that ‘bond’. Here’s a very common scenario in businesses that are very technical or knowledge-specific. When a top sales person leaves, the clients… follow!

Therefore, as a business owner, don’t get so caught up with the delivery of service that you neglect to cultivate a relationship with your clients!

WHERE IS YOUR TIGER?

YEAR PILLAR

Using the positive stars in the Tiger is easiest if you have the Tiger in your Year Pillar. Out there, in your industry, social network, friends, acquaintances, the world at large… are people who are working very, very hard. Overworked people, in fact!

Your job, is to get out there, and see if the service you offer can help them take the load off. These stars are especially good for those in the done-for-you type of industries.

What if you are a career professional? This could be the start of your side gig?

MONTH PILLAR

If the Tiger governs your Month pillar which represents career and business, all the more reasons to delegate and make time for relationship-building. Within the existing relationships connected to your business or career, there are wealth opportunities.

These could be turnkey clients, suppliers, people within your professional association, anyone really connected directly to your work.

DAY PILLAR

If, however, the Tiger governs your day pillar which represents yourself, your spouse and close personal relationships, please prioritize self care.

Busy is as busy does, but please make time for rest!

HOUR PILLAR

Tiger in the Hour will govern your children, your staff, investments, ideas, ideals, and ambitions.

For the parents among usare you being a Tiger Mom/Dad? Are you pushing your kids to excel as opposed to encouraging growth?

For the managers or business owners, do consider conducting a job description review. Perhaps some of the things your staff are still doing are now redundant?

And as for investments, with the Golden Carriage, be intentional about exploring business opportunities that come your way! You may have the chance to own equity in certain businesses.

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

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JANUARY 2023: YI WOOD DAY MASTER

Only the hardiest plants survive the harsh winters. While the ground is frozen solid, the Yi Wood lies dormant, in hibernation. But beneath that stillness, there is still growth underground. Never discount the resilience of the Yi Wood! Like the hardy plant that represents you, January 2023 is a great time to focus on self development for the Yi Wood Day Masters.

Self development, like a hardy plant in winter, requires resilience and determination in the face of challenges and adversity. Just as a hardy plant must weather the harsh conditions of winter, we must also find ways to thrive and grow despite the difficulties we may face in life.

One way to cultivate self development like a hardy plant in winter is to set clear goals and work towards them consistently, even when faced with setbacks or obstacles. This can involve setting aside time for personal growth activities, such as learning new skills or pursuing new hobbies, and staying focused on your long-term goals.

Another important aspect of self development is to maintain a positive attitude and mindset, even in the face of challenges. This can involve finding ways to stay motivated and inspired, and seeking out support and guidance from others when needed.

Finally, it is important to take care of your physical and emotional well-being, as these are key factors in your overall sense of well-being and ability to thrive. This can involve engaging in activities that nourish your body and mind, such as exercising, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough rest.

Overall, cultivating self development like a hardy plant in winter requires a combination of focus, determination, and self-care. By taking these steps, you can weather the winter of life and continue to grow and thrive.

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JANUARY 2023: JIA DAY MASTER

Whilst our Gui Water Day Master friends may be enjoying an adventurous January, Jia Day Masters will have a different task at hand. For the Jia Day Master, January 2023 represents a great opportunity to start the new year with a clear perspective of your finances.

When you remove the ambiguities and take off your rose-tinted glasses, having a clear understanding of your finances can bring a number of benefits, including:

  1. Better budgeting: With a clear understanding of your financial situation, you can create a budget that accurately reflects your income, expenses, and debts. This can help you make more informed decisions about how to allocate your money, and avoid overspending or falling into debt.
  2. Increased financial security: Knowing where you stand financially can help you feel more secure and in control of your financial future. By understanding your assets, liabilities, and net worth, you can make informed decisions about saving and investing for the long term.
  3. Improved financial planning: With a clear understanding of your financial situation, you can make more informed decisions about your future financial goals. This can include things like saving for retirement, paying off debt, or saving for a down payment on a home.
  4. Fewer financial surprises: By keeping track of your finances and understanding where your money is going, you can be better prepared for unexpected expenses or financial emergencies. This can help reduce stress and anxiety related to your finances.

Overall, having a clear idea of your finances can help you make better financial decisions, feel more financially secure, and achieve your financial goals.

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JANUARY 2023: GUI WATER DAY MASTER

As sluggish as the January 2023 Bazi Chart may be, it still represents opportunities for micro strategies for each of the 10 Day Master. For the Gui Water? Grab a friend! Go on an adventure together! This is the best month for the Gui Water Day Master to create some bonding.

Going on an adventure with friends can be a rewarding and enriching experience. It allows us to step outside our comfort zones, explore new places and cultures, and create lasting memories with the people we care about. Here are just a few of the benefits of going on an adventure with friends:

  1. Bonding: Adventures can bring people closer together and create strong bonds. When we’re out of our comfort zones and facing new challenges together, we rely on each other for support and encouragement, and this can strengthen our relationships. In other words, stronger together.
  2. Personal growth: Adventures can push us to try new things, step outside our comfort zones, and learn more about ourselves. They can also help us develop skills such as problem-solving, communication, and leadership, which can benefit us both personally and professionally.
  3. Fun and excitement: Adventures are a great way to have fun and break up the monotony of everyday life. Whether you’re hiking through the mountains, exploring a new city, or trying a new activity, there’s always something exciting and new to discover.
  4. Meaningful experiences: Adventures can create meaningful experiences that we’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a spontaneous weekend getaway, these experiences can bring us joy and fulfillment and provide us with stories to share with others.

Overall, going on an adventure with friends can be a rewarding and enriching experience. It allows us to bond, grow, have fun, and create meaningful memories with the people we care about. So why not gather your friends and plan your next adventure today?

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2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: OX

If you were given a year to master a skill, what would it be? That is the question posed to the Ox in 2023.

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE OX IN 2023

Ox 2023

In 2022, the Ox had a choice to make – to build in public, or to work silently in the background. If you had been visible, and I’m assuming that you were, the visibility from 2022’s Golden Carriage and Surpassing Path would have brought you some growth opportunities.

Now, with those opportunities in hand, it’s time to focus on the task at hand. When I look at the list of stars in the Ox for 2023, I see a Japanese sword master, spending a year perfecting a single katana. He folds the metal again and again and again, honing the steel into a formidable weapon

This mental picture of a Japanese sword master at work, is the picture I ask you to carry in your head as you go about 2023.

FORTUNE NOBLEMAN AND SKY BRIGHT

The presence of the Fortune Nobleman and the Sky Bright denotes mastery. To metaphrase, the Sky Bright represents fame through one’s talents and knowledge. To attain that fame or recognition, one must first develop those skill and talents.

In many cases, mastery can only be attained when we have time alone – hours upon hours of study, research, practice, and more practice. The Sky Bright is not talking about a hidden talent that suddenly pops up. Instead, the Sky Bright supports the talent that is acquired through dedication and practice.

Therein lies the problem. We live in a world of instant gratification. With the advent of technology, we have lost the ability to wait. And we have forgotten that sometimes, the things that are worth doing, requires time and effort.

LONESOME AND PEELING HEAD

And because we have lost the ability to wait, we get upset when we don’t see instant results. To make things worse, because the process or journey of mastery is a solitary journey, there may be instances when we feel unsupported. This is what the Lonesome and Peeling Head is pointing to. Both are emotional stars, denoting that we feel unsupported in our quest to master this certain skill.

LEOPARD TAIL

Not only are we feeling lonely in this journey, but it seems we also need to learn to deal with naysayers coming in the form of the Leopard Tail. These are like trolls, they’re petty people who seem to take delight in undermining our efforts. Here we are trying to master a skill, and here is this group telling us that we’re wasting our time. What to do about them? Ignore!

FUNERAL GUEST

The Funeral Guest hints at the possibility of hearing bad news. When we see this star, it’s always a good idea to make the effort to re-connect with distant friends or family members. Ironically, the Funeral Guest can sometimes serve as a reminder to us that life is short and it can actually galvanize us into action.

SKY DOG

Finally, the Sky Dog. This is a pretty minor negative star. It means the potential of experience a scar or blemish to our skins. So be careful when handling sharp objects. It can also point to the possibility of loss and wastage caused by defective products. Therefore, make sure to always examine a product thoroughly before you buy.

If you’re planning to buy big purchases like a car or property – make sure to get it independently assessed before making the purchase decision

OX 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

Using the Ox stars for career development is fairly simple. Spend the year mastering a skill… not acquiring a new one. An existing skill.

And as for the negative stars? If you feel unsupported, be pro-active about it and seek out the support you need. Perhaps you could buddy up with a friend and act as accountability coach for each other?

OX 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

Ox 2023

For the Business Owners, solopreneurs especially, will be vulnerable to the effects of these negative stars. Because a solopreneur works… alone! We’re the ones delivering the product, we’re the ones doing the marketing, we’re the boss, we’re the cleaner, we’re everything!

But with the coming of the Sky Bright especially, 2023 would be a good year to start assembling your dream team. People will hard skills who can make your life a little easier. They don’t need to be in your permanent employ. They can be talented freelancers!

And as mentioned, get your support network in place!

OX 2023: MENTAL WELLNESS CHECKLIST

Because the negative stars in the Ox for 2023 talks a lot about the psychological issues such as loneliness and depression, here’s some extra content just for the Ox!

One suggestion is to learn to love the journey, not the outcome.  When you love the journey, the chances of getting the outcome is higher.

On this note, pick a skill that you want to master. No ‘shoulding’ here. What’s shoulding? ‘ I should do this, I should do that!’ Once the ‘shoulding’ starts, the judging begins, and then maybe the shaming tags along. And what happens to our self-worth when that starts? So pick a skill you want to master so that you can love the journey.

This way, the journey will contribute towards cultivating our self worth. What’s the difference between self worth and self esteem? Simple! Self esteem is reliant on external validations. Self worth is internal – how we see ourselves regardless of what’s going on outside.

And speaking of outside… let’s have a look at where is your Ox?

WHERE IS YOUR OX?

YEAR PILLAR

If you have the Ox in your Year Pillar, it seems like there are unrecognized talents or people in need of support within your industry, friend list, linked in connections, contacts, acquaintances, social media followers.

If you want to use these stars, then your job would be to get out there, network, discover who they are, and first of all, offer your support. Be the friend they need!

MONTH PILLAR

If you have the Ox in your Month pillar that governs career and business, this is a great year to focus on honing your proverbial sword. Gain mastery over a skill that will pay back for years and years to come.

Remember that image of a Japanese swordmaster? Be that! So focused on honing your craft that you are impervious to negative feelings and naysayers. Come 2024, that proverbial sword of yours must be ready to be launched! Because the positive stars will be coming back.

This is about using a year with negative stars as prep year. Some people will wait until the positive stars arrive before they start doing something. By then, it’s too late! If we use a year with negative stars for prep, by the time the positive stars return to our Ox column, the results we get will increase exponentially!

DAY PILLAR

How about Ox in the day which governs yourself, and your personal relationships? Seems like you will feel a little unsupported in 2023. Why not be pro-active about this?

Communicate what you need to feel supported! If Significant Other is unable to provide the support you need, then get your own support network in place. This pillar is not just about your significant other. This pillar can also include your BFFs, or your immediate family.

Or perhaps, your Significant Other may be the one feeling unsupported. Either way, communication is the key.

HOUR PILLAR

Ox in the Hour will govern your children, your staff, investments, ideas, ideals, and ambitions.

Where your children and staff are concerned, this could be the right time to increase their self-worth by encouraging them to master a certain skill.

What about investments? Learn the skills you need to become a master investor! Sky Bright type of mastery requires hours of practice. I can’t stress that enough.

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

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JANUARY 2023 MONTHLY FORECAST

It’s January 2023 and things seem to be moving at a snail’s pace. The January 2023 Bazi chart feels like we’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop, and everything is in a state of stasis. It can be frustrating to feel like we’re stuck in a rut, but it’s important to remember that this is just a temporary phase. Here are a few suggestions for getting through a sluggish January:

January 2023 Bazi

Geng Metal and Xin Metal Day Masters:

Find small ways to stay active and engaged: Even if you’re feeling stuck, it’s important to find ways to stay active and engaged. This could mean taking a walk, trying a new hobby, or volunteering your time. By finding small ways to stay active, you can help keep your energy up and your spirits high.

Wu Earth and Ji Earth Day Masters:

Set goals and work towards them: Another way to get through a sluggish month is to set small, achievable goals and work towards them. This can help give you a sense of purpose and direction, even when things feel slow.

Jia Wood and Yi Wood Day Masters:

Take care of yourself: It’s important to remember to take care of yourself, especially during times when you’re feeling stuck. This could mean getting enough sleep, eating well, and finding ways to relax and recharge.

Ren Water and Gui Water Day Masters:

Reach out for support: If you’re feeling overwhelmed or down, it can be helpful to reach out for support. Talk to a friend, family member, or a mental health professional if you need to. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Bing Fire and Ding Fire Day Masters:

Create a daily routine that schedules variety into your life. Ideally, this schedule should be aimed at helping you create some work-life balance as the long dark days of winter continues.

SUMMARY: JANUARY 2023

Overall, January 2023 may feel like a sluggish month, but it’s important to remember that this is just a temporary phase. By finding small ways to stay active and engaged, setting goals, taking care of yourself, and reaching out for support, you can get through this challenging time and come out stronger on the other side.

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2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: RAT

After a year as the self-starter of 2022, the Rat must be ready to launch into stratosphere. Because in 2023, you are undoubtedly, the comeback kid of the Water Rabbit!

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE RAT IN 2023

Rat 2023

2022, as far as the Rat was concerned, was a year of self-cultivation. It was a year for us to create our own opportunities. Because there were no external support or external opportunities. This load of negative stars were here to teach us that we are not helpless. They were here to show us how to shift our perspectives and create opportunities even when there were none.

So the Rat is the undisputed comeback kid of 2023. With a smorgasbord of positive stars littered with words we like to read – Prosperity, Fortune Virtue, and many more! But before we get there, we must have successfully changed our perspectives.

DRAPES, CURLED TONGUE AND CROSSING SHA

Drapes talk about emotional instability. If you are emotionally vulnerable, it could be a concern. Curled Tongue and Crossing Sha are miscommunications and potential for arguments.

If you are the type who tends to intellectualize your emotions, I doubt you would even feel the presence of these three.

YEAR PUNISHMENT

However, it’s the Year Punishment, that with your permission, I would like to share a little more detail about.

When the Rat and the Rabbit meets, they form a type of punishment called the Uncivilized Punishment. This punishment conveys a feeling of being victimized.

In the traditional texts, the explanation for Uncivilized Punishment can be scary. It can manifest as assault, harassment, incest and even rumours and gossip of a carnal nature. Now before you start freaking out… it does not have to happen! I repeat: it does not have to happen! It’s just a warning of a potential threat. That’s all.

Some Masters would describe the Uncivilized Punishment as a problem caused by morality. But to me, Uncivilized Punishment is a problem about boundaries and power imbalance. After all, assault, particularly sexual assault, harassment, stalking, and incest… are at its most basics, a breach of personal boundaries. Somebody has overstepped their bounds. Now mind you, this could pan out both ways – the person who is suffering the Uncivilized Punishment could either be the victim OR the aggressor.

Rat 2023

Since the Rat will be facing an Uncivilized Punishment in 2023, here are some suggestions:

  1. Let’s ensure that we keep all our dealings professional. Since this punishment can manifest in the form of rumours and gossip, and since we are all surrounded by spy cams everywhere these days, it would be in our favour to keep all our dealings professional. No improprieties. Not a whiff!
  2. Ladies would already know this. Most women already practice this. Be vigilant about personal safety. All those rules – you know, at a party, get your own drinks, don’t lose sight of our drinks, if walking late at night, try to stay to the populated areas. I’m not saying don’t party! Just make sure your safety precautions are in place.
  3. Since the Uncivilized Punishment conveys a sense of victimization, it is particularly important in 2023, for those with the Rat in our Bazi Charts to establish, communicate, and stand firm on the topic of our boundaries – particularly personal boundaries and personal space. Because, when we add all the negative stars together (Year Punishment, Drapes, Curled Tongue, and Crossing Sha), when we consolidate their effects into one, this can possibly spell Emotional Blackmail and Gaslighting.

But now that we’ve dealth with the punishment, it’s time to look forward to all the goodies that are coming to the Rat in 2023. So back to the positive stars!

HEAVENLY VIRTUE

The Heavenly Virtue is a blessings star. It helps dissolves the negative stars, and remove obstacles. To effectively use the Heavenly Virtue, requires us to install new beliefs.

Now that we’ve broken out of Prison, using the Heavenly Virtue calls for new goal-setting, and a re-alignment of our actions.

THRIVING

The Thriving star, simply, energizes! It gives us this extra boost of courage and energy. When we have this additional boost of courage and energy, we behave in a more confident manner, leading to potentially, wealth opportunities brought to you by your friends.

These two stars, the Heavenly Virtue and Thriving, are the jumping off point for a successful 2023.

FORTUNE VIRTUE AND PROSPERITY STAR

To enhance the effect of the Heavenly Virtue and Thriving Star, comes two more money stars. The Fortune Virtue brings wealth opportunities and enhances the effects of the other Wealth stars. How does it enhance? By working hand-in-hand with the Prosperity Star, it brings us many opportunities to enrich our network. Here comes the chance to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships.

So far, these four money stars do not say that we will suddenly get rich. How I wish! Right? What it says is that, the contacts we have may bring us opportunities. We need to be ready to say yes, take action, and nip problems in the bud, and the Heavenly Virtue will gift us with a relatively smooth year ahead.

RED MATCHMAKER, PEACH BLOSSOM AND SALTY POOL

Building relationships will be easy for the Rat in 2023. Our likability has zoomed up by 1000%! All these likability stars! The Red Matchmaker brings relationship luck. For those who are single and looking, pay attention. It brings this flash of recognition. Somehow, people just like you!

Same for the Peach Blossom! There is this aura of likability about you.

And finally, the Salty Pool! Personal desirability has increased. Typically, it points to fleeting romances, short and exciting flings. Things get exciting on the dating front.

RAT 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

On the career front, 2023 would be a good year to review your career goals and then, create alliances within your industry or organization to grow together.

For the negative stars, as always, this is an issue about boundaries. Not only should we communicate our boundaries to others, at the same time, please be mindful to respect other people’s boundaries as well.

We get this sorted, likability increases. Be sure to keep all your dealings professional.

RAT 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

Rat 2023

For the Business Owners, these positive stars are a great opportunity to create new income streams for your business. Specifically, new projects brought to you by your contacts. These stars don’t really talk about partnerships. They talk about people giving you opportunities.

To deal with the negative stars? Filter your customer list. All business owners understand this. Some clients have got to go.

Alternatively, still on the negative stars, you could take this opportunity to ensure a safe and comfortable environment in your workspace. This would be a positive way to dissipate the effects of the negative stars.

And finally, with the likability stars, you need to take the lead in the sales pitch. People like you. They want to do business with you. Awesome!

WHERE IS YOUR RAT?

YEAR PILLAR

Rat 2023

If you have the Rat in your Year Pillar, the people in your industry, friend list, LinkedIn connections, contacts, acquaintances are brimming with projects and wealth opportunities. In fact, it’s almost a party out there!

Your job? Join them. Initiate discussions.

This can work for both the business owner and the career professional. For the career professionals, especially, this may be the start of your side gig or your own consultancy!

MONTH PILLAR

Rat 2023

With the Rat in your Month pillar which is literally the business or career pillar, this is the year to supercharge your career. Be on the lookout for career growth opportunities be it internally or externally.

Talk to your friends about your career plans. They may know someone who needs someone just like you!

For the business owners, when your business has reached the thriving stage, this could be the best year to re-innovate your business model.

DAY PILLAR

Rat 2023

The Day Pillar governs your personal relationships, particularly in 2023, there seems to be a lot of support for romantic relationships.

For those who are already in committed relationships, 2023 could be the year you bring back that ‘spark’ that may have lost its lustre in the day-to-day grind.

For the singletons, perhaps, an existing friendship is ready to transition into something more?

HOUR PILLAR

Rat 2023

The Hour pillar governs staff. Business owners, this may be the year you create a safe working environment where every one of your staff can thrive.

Parents, from your perspective, your children are thriving. This is a great year to encourage them to explore new horizons.

The Hour Pillar also governs investments. Be on the lookout for new investment opportunities that you can capitalize on.

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

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2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: PIG

The key words for the Pig in 2023 are staying low key, private, and humble. A far cry from the glamour of 2022, to be sure. But this could be the year you learn to use your triggers as motivation and drive. Ignore the noise… focus on your execution!

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE PIG IN 2023

BACK POKING

The Pig literally had all the money stars in 2022. But along with those positive stars, came a very clear warning against arrogance. They were a caution that pride comes before a fall.

Because in 2023, unfortunately, the Pig literally went from Hero to (almost) Zero. But hold on! Don’t panic yet. There’s a way to circumvent these. Let me first explain their effects.

If you had taken advantage of the positive stars in 2022, the success you enjoyed may have generated jealousy and envy. This is what the Back Poking is telling you. As its name suggests, there may be incidences of slander, defamation, gossip… those unpleasant stuff.

Now, most of the time, we can ignore them. However, certain allegations may need to be addressed.

WHITE TIGER AND SKY WARRIOR

Like the Back Poking, the White Tiger is also an indicator of the presence of petty people. But the White Tiger can be more serious, especially when paired with the Sky Warrior. Together, both indicate that the campaign of misinformation, may be bad enough to cause damage to your reputation. With these two coming together, you need to make sure that all your actions are above-board, leave no room for errors, make sure you cross your ‘t’s and dot your ‘I’s.

People with the Pig energy in our Bazi Charts, in certain aspects of your lives, can be quite easy going, trusting and maybe a little naïve. This is because the energy in this particular branch is a smooth production cycle, so the Pig branch can be a bit laid back. Stay alert to the White Tiger and Sky Warrior. Don’t allow yourself to be backed into a vulnerable position, think through your words and actions, and make sure to always keep your ass covered.

Ironically, the White Tiger can also amp up your execution skills. It lends a degree of aggression to the normally laid back pig. Therefore, please be more alert when you are on the road, because the White Tiger can also indicate the possibility of accidents or injury.

GOAT BLADE AND EARTH SHA

Dealing with petty people can be annoying. Even the most laidback Pig have been known to fight back when cornered. This is where the Goat Blade comes in which carries warnings of irritability and rash behaviour. Anger, offensive retorts, rude replies.

And because of our adverse reaction to all these provocations, now comes the Earth Sha which puts obstacles in our way, especially on the work front. These can be hard-to-define problems – lack of cooperation, passive-aggressive resistance, power plays.

When these four come together, in today’s hyper-connected social media world, this spells cancel culture, virtue signalling, trolls, keyboard warriors.

HEAVENLY CHEF

The one saving grace is your solitary positive star, the Heavenly Chef which presence indicates the ready availability of good food and drinks. With the Heavenly Chef in the picture, you still have the opportunity to continue building strong relationships by sharing meals together!

PIG 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

For career professionals, I know that ‘theoretically’ our personal social media profiles ‘should’ be our own. But freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom of consequences. And you and I both know… Cancel Culture, can cost jobs and livelihoods. So please think before you post. In our hyper-connected world, many people have forgotten how to agree to disagree. Especially when mob mentality takes over.

Next, choose your hill to die on. Pick your battles. Decide what is worth fighting for? What is not?

Finally, with the single positive stars, focus your attention on building great relationships. Or else… go the safe route… and for 2023, all you post are food photos.

PIG 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

For the Business Owners, on the other hand, things can get a bit more interesting. With Cancel Cultlure, people have become more sensitive to the words and actions of businesses and their executives. With the presence of the Back Poking, you need to walk your talk and deliver on what you promise. Be careful of over-using or over-playing virtue signalling in your content marketing.

But with the presence of the White Tiger, also comes a hidden opportunity to create Purpose-driven branding. This type of marketing acknowledges that there is no way to make everyone happy. Therefore, your Brand must stand up for what you believe in.

At the same time, you need to ensure that your management team must be ready to address the concerns raised from the Back Poking. A bland press release written by your Corporate Comms is not enough in this case. With the White Tiger, the written word is not enough. You need to show up.

The boss must be ready to step up, admit fault if necessary, offer redress, apologize when wrong, or doing the opposite and taking a firm stance on specific hot-button issues.

And finally, with the Heavenly Chef, forge quality partnerships. You had the Grand Duke Combination in 2022. Continue to nurture those relationships and align your brand with others that have similar values.

PIG 2023: SUMMARY

This will be a year where you focus on your relationships. On removing detractors? Turning your antis into your fans. Smoothing your relationships with the people around you.

Because, come 2024, the positive stars come back, and we must be free to move and unencumbered by haters.

But… that’s next year’s story. For 2023, let’s see where is your Pig?

WHERE IS YOUR PIG?

YEAR PILLAR

If you have the Pig in your Year which governs your industry, market, social networks, social media followers… basically, other people! From your perspective, they may be hyper-sensitive in 2023.

The career advise holds for this one – think before you post! Especially if you are a public figure such as, an influencer or celebrity. Celebrities like comedians or actors and singers, will be more vulnerable to these because they rely on the goodwill of the public.

While there’s nothing we can do about what people comment in our social media profiles, there is one thing we could do – DON’T POKE THE PIG! Do you really need to comment on a current issue that has nothing to do with you? Is there a need to virtue-signal, for example?

MONTH PILLAR

How about the Pig in your Month pillar which is literally the business or career pillar? At work, be it business or career, 2023 is a year to focus on building strong relationships.

I must admit, the stars in the Pig are a little hard to flip. Because they involve other people’s mouths! Which we can’t control. What we can control is our own reaction to the provocations. How we deal with these provocations.

DAY PILLAR

These stars in the Day Pillar, which governs your personal relationships and your romantic relationship in particular, points to a classic problem of other people meddling or interfering with your relationship. You listen to your friends’ opinions about how your relationship should be, or how your life should be, and then the bickering starts.

Again, this calls for awareness. The realization that, you and your Significant Other, are the only ones in your relationship. And your relationship is unique to both of you! The presence of the White Tiger need not signify fights. It can, actually, indicate a willingness to be more vulnerable and sensitive with each other’s needs. About not pushing buttons unnecessarily. And most importantly, show up for each other in your relationship.

HOUR PILLAR

The Hour pillar governs our children, staff, legacy, investments, ideas, ideals. It can also represent our thoughts, our thinking patterns. If the Pig is in your Hour, do watch out for any signs of a suspicious and ‘victim mindset’.

Here in the Hour pillar, for 2023, the negative stars can inculcate a ‘me-against-the-world’ type of mentality.  If you happen to have more positive stars or more action-driven stars in your external pillar, example maybe the Rat, or the Rabbit, or maybe even the Horse… this mindset could stop you from taking action.

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

CONNECT WITH ME

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2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: DOG

In 2023, the challenge to the Dog is to find the opportunities hidden within a crisis. In other words, it’s time to train yourself to spot the silver lining in every cloud.

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE DOG IN 2023

Dog 2023

EMPEROR STAR AND DRAGON VIRTUE

The Dog was not exactly spoiled for choice in 2022. The one good thing the Dog had was the Elegant Seal which made 2022 a great year to upskill.

Now that you have levelled up, what next?

The presence of the Emperor Star and Dragon Virtue together brings you access to Resources. The Dragon Virtue is a nobleman star. Specifically, the Dragon Virtue is a problem-solving star. The Emperor Star, on the other hand, is a leadership star.

There are many characteristics associated with the concept of leadership among which are communications skills, transparency, and vision. However, if you were to really stop and think about it, the most important leadership role is to solve problems. In order to solve problems, a leader must first be resourceful.

This is what 2023 is trying to tell you. You have been given access to Resources. It’s your job to define what type of resources you need and take the steps necessary to bring them to you. Let’s not just think about resources in monetary terms. Resource can be time, money, other people’s skill, other people’s knowledge, other people’s time, and many more.

Which leads to the natural next question: what’s the easiest way to access other people’s resources?

GRAND DUKE COMBINATION

The literal translation of the Grand Duke Combination says this: Wealth through partnership. Therefore, in 2023, the Dog has the opportunity to create partnerships or alliances in order to share resources and more importantly, access other people’s resource.  Which brings us back to the Emperor Star and Dragon Virtue – there is a need to put ourselves in a position to leverage on other people’s resources.

BRUTAL DEFEAT

So why, in the name of woof, are we squirrelling kibbles like a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter?

The Brutal Defeat is like the stock market. It describes a volatile situation. Big up; big down!

We don’t need the stars to tell us that the current situation, particularly the political and economic landscape, is quite challenging right now. With the Brutal Defeat, those with the Dog may be more ‘vulnerable’ to such fluctuations. Hence, the need to be resourceful.

DISASTER SHA, SKY SHA, AND DARK SKY

This group is where the crisis management skills come in.

The Disaster Sha hints at the presence of a potential crisis that will require hands-on leadership. You need to get involved. Basically, this could be a problem that only you can solve.

On the other hand, the Sky Sha hints at potential relationship problems or illnesses caused by issues in our environment. In other words, Feng Shui problems. Example: if some gung-ho neighbour decides to renovate near the East or South East sector of our home, inadvertently triggering either Star 2 (the illness star) or Star 3 (the arguments star).

Finally, the Dark Sky is also a disaster warning. It can also mean virus attack. So of course, please try to stay away from places like hospitals. You could also think about stepping up on your cyber security.

When we put these three together (Disaster Sha, Sky Sha, and Dark Sky), it seems like the Dog really has to face a lot of ‘disasters’ this year.

While they may be considered as negative stars, let’s not forget that people with strong crisis management skills are the ones who command the top dollars!

DOG 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

Let’s start with the Disaster Sha. Any employee who can solve crisis is invaluable and irreplaceable. This is your opportunity to position yourself in that light.

Using the Disaster Sha in a positive way is a lot like being the Year Breaker or even the Grand Duke. Hands on leadership is required. I cannot promise you that it will be easy. Neither can I promise you that it will be pleasant.

To side-track a little, did you know that some of us are literally born with this Sha in our natal charts? It doesn’t mean we enjoy dealing with crisis, but somehow, it makes us a dab hand at those situations.

What I’m trying to do here, is to shift your mindset. Instead of dreading the arrival of the ‘impending Disaster Sha’… stay alert for your chances to turn a crisis into an opportunity.

Again, I won’t belabour the part about being resourceful. But really, do note that that is the key to using your positive stars in 2023.

DOG 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

Business owners may probably find it easier to use the Dog’s positive stars. Because you already have leverage. Therefore, this would be a good year to consider partnerships or cross-selling.

If you are not in the business of crisis management, then with the presence of the Disaster Sha, Sky Sha and Dark Sky, I would urge you to make sure that your insurance coverage is up to date?

And finally, at the risk of sounding like a broken gramophone… with the Brutal Defeat hanging about, no risky ventures, please!

WHERE IS YOUR DOG?

 YEAR PILLAR

Dog 2023

If you have the Dog in your Year Pillar which governs your industry, market, social networks, social media (the world at large, basically), there are partnership opportunities available out there. From within that network, there would be someone who may be interested to share their resources with you. Hence, partnership opportunities available.

To make the best of this opportunity, regardless if you are thinking career or business, you need to learn to be a better negotiator! Why? To create the best deal you possibly can for yourself

MONTH PILLAR

Dog 2023

How about the Dog in your Month Pillar which is literally the business or career pillar? Business owners can consider creating partnerships or alliances to target lucrative government-related contracts

While career professionals, can seek to leverage career growth by showcasing your crisis management skills.

DAY PILLAR

Dog 2023

What about Dog in the Day Pillar which governs you and your personal relationships? In your personal capacity, you now have access to resourceful people.

For those who are single, a Grand Duke Combination could potentially bring a new relationship into your Life. But, you need to be open to doing the activities that attracts a new relationship to you. You need to be doing your part! If you do nothing but watch Netflix at home every night, Grand Duke Combination or not, nothing’s going to happen. Remember, these are not promises. They are just opportunities or possibilities.

But more importantly, with the Sky Sha and Dark Sky, have fun de-cluttering. Remove all those old and broken stuff that you have lying around thinking that ‘one day’ I will repair it or need it or use it. Especially things that are connected to negative memories. This may be a good year to say good bye to them.

HOUR PILLAR

Dog 2023

As for the Dog in the hour which represents your staff, your children, investment, ideas, legacy, hopes and dreams.

Let’s start with the more prosaic first… your staff. Some of the people working for you may have access to resources that can be invaluable to you. This is crucial particularly if your natural leadership style leans towards the bureaucratic and hierarchical style. Someone on your team has got the resources and skills of an effective crisis manager. Look for that person.

For investments? Grand Duke Combination can mean joint investments! But with the Brutal Defeat… as always… nothing speculative please!

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

CONNECT WITH ME

DM me on my Facebook Page

Check out my YouTube Channel

Email me: [email protected]

Book an Appointment

About me

2023 CHINESE ZODIAC: ROOSTER

If you have the Rooster in your Bazi Chart, come 2023, it’s time to take on the Year Breaker role.

Since around 2019, the Rooster had been blessed with a run of positive stars. However, in this crucial Year Breaker period, unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of external support. Almost akin to a temporary feast-famine cycle. In other words, without external support, it’s up to you to create your opportunities in 2023.

ABOUT THE 2023 CHINESE ZODIAC SERIES

In creating this new series, I’ve endeavoured to shift your perspectives of the positive and negative stars. They are neither promises nor guarantees. Instead, these are tools given to you for 2023, and it’s up to you to choose which one works better for you. The results become more obvious when we match our actions to the effects.

And when we learn to use these stars, that is when life happens for you, instead of happening to you.

Therefore, this post will include descriptions of the effects of the stars, followed by some ideas (or suggestions, if you will), on how the stars can be used. Please note that critical thinking is required on your part. Because without looking at the full information from your unique Bazi Chart, the ideas cannot be customized and must be kept as broad as possible.

THE ROOSTER IN 2023

Rooster 2023

YEAR BREAKER

A Year Breaker is but a fancy name for a clash of energies affecting your Bazi Chart. A clash is very straight forward. It simply means, change! Often viewed as a negative, because from the traditional perspective, change is always unwelcome. A good life in the olden days, literally translates into a long and boring life.

But in today’s world, a Year Breaker brings power to propel us out of our plateau. Without change, there can be no growth.

A Year Breaker is only negative when we resist change. If you open yourself up to change, and learn to reframe your perspectives (think opportunities, not problems; think challenges, not obstacles) you may find that 2023 could be an exciting and fulfilling year.

Because this Rooster-Rabbit clash is clashing outwards (your Metal clashing out to the Wood), the good news is, there is some element of control which signifies that you still get to decide which aspects of your life needs changing.

But there are signs that maybe, you will face some internal resistance to change.

OBSTACLES, PRISON INMATES AND SKY SADNESS

Under the influence of the Obstacles star, you may be more easily influenced by the negativity out there. Somehow, you are more willing or susceptible to negativity which may start a downward spiral.

If you find yourself sucked in by the Obstacles star, the Prison Inmates may also be activated. This star describes a feeling of entrapment, of feeling physically, mentally or even emotionally trapped. And that is when the Sky Sadness (representing depression and other emotional issues), comes along to join the pity-party.

Together, the Obstacles, Prison Inmates and Sky Sadness stars combine to form the sunk-cost fallacy. More on this later.

GREAT CONSUMER

The Year Breaker comes hand in hand with its twin, the Great Consumer. It represents an increase in expenses. If the Year Breaker represents problems, then the Great Consumer is the opportunity to use money to resolve those problems. Therefore, it is always best to keep some budget aside for contingencies.

But where could this money possibly be needed? There are some clues.

CALAMITY SHA

The Calamity Sha is a disaster star. It could mean that you somehow find yourself trapped in a disaster area such as floods, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, etc! It could also mean potential damages to your property or home. Therefore, as you begin the year, why not take the trouble to inspect your home for any damages that you can repair immediately. Since the Calamity Sha is in the Rooster, prioritize areas in the West sector of your house.

SALTY POOL

The other way that money could flow out? Salty Pool – the star of instant gratification which translates to money flowing out due to impulse purchases.

However, there is some good news here. The Salty Pool is actually a type of Peach Blossom star. It’s often viewed also as a negative due to its connotations of unbridled lusts or desires. If you are able to control the effects of the Salty Pool, it can act like a Peach Blossom star, and increase your desirability and likability.

JADE HALL AND MONTH EMPTINESS

But is there support? Yes! The Jade Hall signifies that something you own, be it a material thing, asset, investment, knowledge, skill, talent, anything really… has increased in value.

Perhaps more importantly, you also have the support of the Month Emptiness. This is a rather neutral star. What it does is that it connects us to the universal energy. It is, in fact, a wish-fulfilling star. Its presence is asking you to connect to your inner self or higher self.

But why would I describe a wish-fulfilling star as neutral? Shouldn’t they be good? It depends! When given the chance for your thoughts to manifest your reality, it’s only a good thing when you are positive thinker! Negative thinkers will find the reality manifested is as unpleasant as they expected!

WHERE IS YOUR ROOSTER?

 YEAR PILLAR

Rooster 2023

A clash to the Year Pillar is quite easy to deal with. List down all the energy vampires, takers, whiners, and complainers in your friend list… and delete, block, unfollow!

MONTH PILLAR

Rooster 2023

What if the Rooster is your Month Pillar that represents your career and business? Look for certain parts of your job or business that is now redundant and keeping you tied down. 2023 may be the time to divest and prioritize more time on your core skills or core business.

DAY PILLAR

Rooster 2023

Because the Day Pillar represents our close relationships, certain parts of your lifestyle or household routine can be changed for the better. A second honeymoon, anyone?

HOUR PILLAR

Rooster 2023

Rooster in the Hour Pillar which governs our children, employees, investments, ideas or ideals. In terms of employees, your staff could be getting comfortable in their roles and getting set in their ways. Perhaps it’s time for a reshuffle to challenge everyone to take on new growth.

ROOSTER 2023: SUGGESTED CAREER CHECKLIST

The first rule of the Year Breaker, be willing to drop the redundant roles. Remember the sunk-cost fallacy? Sometimes, we cling on to roles that are no longer serving our career growth. Often, we do this for no other reason apart from the fact that we’ve been doing that for years. Perhaps you have outgrown them? Is it time to pass it to someone more junior?

Secondly, of course, please budget for contingencies. If you feel that you can do so, consider allocating some funds to invest in yourself! Maybe it’s time to acquire a different or new skill?

Thirdly, beware the sunk-cost fallacy that could be keeping you tied to a miserable job. It’s up to you if you want to change jobs this year, but at least start taking steps towards changing your perspective of your career.

Finally, with the Jade Hall, identify your super skill. When negotiating for an increment or promotion, this is your leverage!

ROOSTER 2023: SUGGESTED BUSINESS CHECKLIST

For the Business owners, let’s start by looking into the sunk cost fallacy. What is no longer serving your business? Are they projects? Divisions? Clients? Products? Services?

Next, something has grown in value. Your job is to identify what that something is. It could be physical assets such as property that is owned by your business. Their value has matured and this may be the time to divest and keep your cash flow healthy?

Thirdly, with the Year Breaker, be willing to pivot your product or service.

And finally, with the Great Consumer, Calamity Sha and Salty Pool, please keep an eye on your cash flow and stay liquid for any contingencies.

THE ROOSTER 2023 IN A NUTSHELL

When this collection of stars are seen as a whole, they are encouraging a sense of detachment. Mind you, every practitioner will have different interpretations because we all have different perspectives. While the core effects of the stars remain the same, every one of us will have a different view of how to use these stars. To me, they spell detachment.

With attachment, change can be very painful. But here’s the thing, you become very powerful, when you learn to detach. Because in that detachment comes objectivity and rationality. Am I asking you to intellectualize your feelings? Yes, a little! For 2023 at least, for the Rooster, there needs to be a rather zen-like approach to life.

ABOUT ME

It’s been a long article, hasn’t it? If you’ve gotten this far, thank you!

A little about me. My name is Paulynne Cheng and I am a Bazi and Feng Shui practitioner with a bias for career and business development. Mind you, I’m not a business guru or some such. My role, is to interpret the energies of your Bazi Chart and the corresponding 2023 energies for you. To help you identify potential opportunities and possible threats, depending on your goal for 2023.

Should we meet for an onward conversation, my goal is to help you align your actions, not just to the effects of the stars, but also to the flow of energies in your unique Bazi Chart.

When we do that, you really go with the flow and things become easier because you are no longer fighting the energies, but using the energies.

GET YOUR FULL 2023 ANALYSIS

Now, remember! The Annual Auxiliary Stars make up only about 20% of your Year. To understand and create strategies for a successful year ahead, hit me up for a personal consult. Let’s co-create your strategy together and make 2023 your best year yet!

CONNECT WITH ME

DM me on my Facebook Page

Check out my YouTube Channel

Email me: [email protected]

Book an Appointment

About me