What does the 2023 year of the Water Rabbit bring to the Yi Wood Day Master? Regardless of what’s happening outside, regardless of what’s going on in your 12 animal signs, this series explores what else the 10 Day Masters can do to create growth in 2023?
WHAT’S GOING ON?
The 2023 Year of the Water Rabbit infuses each of our Bazi Charts with different types of energy. Its arrival, amps up or strengthens different parts of our charts. And from there, we can add another layer of strategy to make 2023 a success.
To make this easily applicable, I will share this in the form of keywords. At this juncture, you might ask, what if I don’t intend to follow these strategies? What if I don’t find these keywords applicable to my situation?
The answer: nothing! These keywords represent the broader energies brought to you by the Gui Mao. To use it or not, is your choice!
2023 AND THE YI WOOD DAY MASTER
For the Yi Wood Day Master, the Water Rabbit or Gui Mao, presents as Indirect Resource sitting on a Friend star.
With Indirect Resource on the Heavenly Stems, the first key word is CONNECT. The role of Indirect Resource is always to connect different bits of data together.
In the Earthly Branch, we find your Friend star:
The Friend star can represent your sense of self. 2023 can be a year where you prioritize some ‘me time’ to connect again with yourself. Sometimes, in the daily hustle and bustle of life, we put ourselves on the back burner. This is a good year to prioritize some self-care.
The Friend star can also represent your network of friends. 2023 is a great year to create some variety among the people you hang out with! Create a more diverse group of friends. Or, you could make the effort to re-connect with your friends. As we grow in life, sometimes we drift apart. Perhaps 2023 is the year to re-establish those bonds.
The Friend star can also represent people or communities. 2023, for the Yi Wood Day Master, could be a year where you act as a bridge between diverse communities. (Note: Yes, there are similarities or overlaps between the Rob Wealth and Friend Star.)
Finally, the Friend star can be very personal. 2023 is a great year for the Yi Wood Day Master to focus on continuous learning and personal development. This could include learning new skills, complementary skills that can be useful to you in the future.
The above are the keywords or hints that the 2023 year of the Water Rabbit is bringing to the Yi Wood Day Master. No doubt, this is beginning to feel like an inward-facing year, especially if you are a Yi Chou or a Yi You Day Master.
I would like to add just one caution to this: the Indirect Resource is all about connecting dots and pieces of information. Therefore, when the Indirect Resource star is too strong, it can become paranoid. Please have some awareness of this. The Indirect Resource turns paranoid when you have nothing to do. When your mind is idle. Therefore, my suggestion would be, at the very least, to focus on personal development.
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2023. The Year of the Water Rabbit. In this new series, I’d like to take you beyond the 12 Zodiac signs, the 12 animals, and share to you the opportunities that the Water Rabbit or Gui Mao brings to each of the 10 Day Masters.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
The 2023 Year of the Water Rabbit infuses each of our Bazi Charts with different types of energy. Its arrival, amps up or strengthens different parts of our charts. And from there, we can add another layer of strategy to make 2023 a success.
To make this easily applicable, I will share this in the form of keywords. At this juncture, you might ask, what if I don’t intend to follow these strategies? What if I don’t find these keywords applicable to my situation?
The answer: nothing! These keywords represent the broader energies brought to you by the Gui Mao. To use it or not, is your choice!
2023 AND THE JIA WOOD DAY MASTER
For the Jia Wood Day Master, the Water Rabbit or Gui Mao, present as Direct Resource sitting on Rob Wealth.
The Heavenly Stem is always given a little more weightage… because it’s low-hanging fruits. It’s visible and easily attainable. Therefore, the first key words are: STUDY or LEARN or RESEARCH.
Then comes the question. What should we study? Now we look into the Earthly Branch:
Rob Wealth can mean your community. Suggestion: Study your community to serve them better
Rob Wealth can mean fans. Suggestion: Learn to build a fanbase
Rob Wealth can also mean your competitors. Suggestion: Research your competitors. Why do that? To create a differentiation of course!
Rob Wealth can also mean your network. Therefore, for the Jia Wood Day Master, the 2023 Water Rabbit year represents an opportunity to build a strong network of connections and seek out mentors for guidance and support.
These are the larger opportunities being handed to you – the Jia Wood Day Master – in 2023. To make this content useful, connect these terms to your goals for the year. This represents what has been given to you for one year.
All Bazi terminologies and the Bazi Chart referred here are copyrighted materials belonging to, and are used with permission from Dato Joey Yap and/or Joey Yap Research Group Sdn Bhd.
For more information on services and courses offered by Dato Joey Yap and/or Joey Yap Research Group Sdn Bhd, please visit www.joeyyap.com.
It can be frustrating to feel like you’re stuck in a rut, especially when it feels like you have all this energy and potential inside but you’re unable to put it to use. Like the ice hiding the restless currents of the river, the Ren Water Day Master may be feeling like they are frozen outside but restless inside in January.
Here are a few suggestions for how to deal with this feeling:
Find ways to channel your energy: If you’re feeling restless and unable to focus, it can be helpful to find ways to channel your energy into something productive. This could be something physical, like going for a run or doing a workout, or something creative, like painting or writing.
Find ways to connect with others: Sometimes feeling stuck and restless can be a result of feeling disconnected or isolated. Consider finding ways to connect with others, whether it’s through social activities, volunteering, or joining a club or group.
Seek out new experiences: Another way to deal with feeling stuck is to seek out new experiences and challenges. This could mean trying a new hobby or activity, traveling to a new place, or stepping outside your comfort zone in some other way.
Ideas and feelings are two integral parts of the human experience. They shape our perceptions, influence our decisions, and drive our actions. While they may seem unrelated at first glance, ideas and feelings are closely interconnected and can significantly impact each other. For the Xin Metal Day Master, January 2023 presents the opportunity to connect your head with your heart and explore the interconnectedness between ideas and feelings.
Ideas are thoughts, concepts, or theories that we form based on our experiences and knowledge. They can be based on facts, observations, or personal beliefs. Ideas can be positive, neutral, or negative, and they can influence our actions and behaviors. For example, if someone has the idea that exercise is good for their health, they may be more likely to engage in regular physical activity. On the other hand, if someone has the idea that they are not capable of achieving their goals, they may be less likely to try.
Feelings, on the other hand, are emotional responses that we have to different stimuli. They can be positive, such as joy or love, or negative, such as anger or fear. Feelings are often accompanied by physical sensations, such as a racing heart or butterflies in the stomach. Like ideas, feelings can influence our actions and behaviors. For example, if someone is feeling angry, they may be more likely to lash out or become aggressive. On the other hand, if someone is feeling happy, they may be more likely to be kind and friendly.
Ideas and feelings can have a significant impact on each other. For example, if someone has the idea that they are not capable of achieving their goals, they may feel discouraged or hopeless. On the other hand, if someone has the idea that they are capable of achieving their goals, they may feel motivated and confident. Similarly, our feelings can influence our ideas. If someone is feeling angry, they may be more likely to have negative thoughts or beliefs. On the other hand, if someone is feeling happy, they may be more likely to have positive thoughts or beliefs.
In conclusion, ideas and feelings are integral parts of the human experience. They shape our perceptions, influence our decisions, and drive our actions. While they may seem unrelated at first glance, ideas and feelings are closely interconnected and can significantly impact each other. Understanding this dynamic can help us better understand ourselves and others, and can help us make more informed and effective decisions in our daily lives.
For the Geng Metal Day Master, how about kicking off 2023 with a spot of brainstorming in January?
Brainstorming is a process of generating ideas and solutions through discussion and collaboration. It can be an effective way to come up with new and innovative ideas, and can be helpful in a variety of settings, including work, school, and personal projects. Here are a few tips for brainstorming effectively:
Set a clear goal: Before you start brainstorming, it’s important to have a clear goal in mind. This could be a specific problem you’re trying to solve, a question you’re trying to answer, or a creative challenge you’re trying to meet. By setting a clear goal, you can help focus your brainstorming efforts and increase the chances of coming up with useful ideas.
Invite diverse perspectives: Brainstorming is often more effective when it involves a diverse group of people. This could mean bringing together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise. By inviting diverse perspectives, you can increase the chances of coming up with a wider range of ideas.
Encourage wild ideas: Brainstorming is often most effective when it involves a free flow of ideas, without too much critical thinking or evaluation. Encourage participants to share their wildest, most creative ideas, even if they seem impractical or unrealistic. This can help generate a larger pool of ideas to work with, and can sometimes lead to more practical and innovative solutions.
For the Ji Earth Day Master, January 2023 carries a reminder to look before you leap. In a nutshell, it’s a month for calculated risk-taking.
Taking action beyond our own capacity can be a challenging and potentially risky endeavor. It requires us to push ourselves beyond our limits and take on tasks that may be outside of our comfort zone or expertise. While it can be rewarding to take on such challenges, it’s important to be aware of the risks and to take steps to mitigate them.
One way to take action beyond our own capacity is to seek out resources and support. This could mean seeking out training or education to build up our skills, or seeking out mentors or advisors who can provide guidance and support. By building up our knowledge and support systems, we can be better equipped to take on more challenging tasks.
Another way to take action beyond our own capacity is to set realistic goals and expectations. It’s important to be honest with ourselves about what we can and cannot handle, and to set goals that are challenging but achievable. This can help us avoid taking on too much and can help us stay motivated and focused on what we need to do.
It’s also important to remember to take care of ourselves when we’re taking on challenges beyond our own capacity. This could mean setting aside time for self-care, getting enough sleep, eating well, and finding ways to relax and recharge. By taking care of ourselves, we can better handle the stresses and demands of taking on more challenging tasks.
For the Wu Earth Day Master, January 2023 may be a tempting time to go into hibernation, but it also presents you with the opportunity to take those small steps that lead to big goals.
Procrastination can be a common issue. There are many reasons people procrastinate. One of the most common reasons is the feeling of being overwhelmed. Here are a few tips:
Break tasks down into smaller steps: One way to avoid procrastination is to break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps. This can help make the task feel less intimidating, and can help us make progress even when we don’t feel like we have the energy or motivation to tackle the whole thing.
Set deadlines: Setting deadlines can help give us a sense of urgency and can help motivate us to get started. Consider setting both short-term and long-term deadlines, and try to stick to them as closely as possible.
Find accountability: Another way to avoid procrastination is to find accountability. This could mean working with a partner or group, sharing your goals with a friend or mentor, or hiring a coach or tutor. Having someone to hold us accountable can help motivate us to get started and stay on track.
Remove distractions: Distractions can be a major cause of procrastination, so it’s important to eliminate them as much as possible. This could mean turning off your phone, finding a quiet place to work, or using apps or tools to block distracting websites.
Take breaks: Finally, it’s important to remember that it’s okay to take breaks when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Taking breaks can help give us the energy and motivation we need to get back to work, so don’t be afraid to step away and recharge.
In many ways, the January 2023 Bazi Chart is a great precursor for the 2023 Chart… because there are some similarities between the Gui Chou (January 2023) and the Gui Mao (2023). For the Ding Fire Day Master, January 2023 represents an opportunity to start the year on a fresh slate.
Starting the new year with a clear slate can be a refreshing and empowering experience. It allows us to let go of the past and focus on the present and future, and can help set us up for a positive and productive year. Here are a few steps you can take to start the new year with a clear slate:
Reflect on the past year: Take some time to reflect on the past year and consider what worked well and what didn’t. This can help you identify areas of your life that may need improvement, and can also help you appreciate your accomplishments and successes.
Set goals: Setting goals can help give you a sense of purpose and direction, and can help you stay focused on what’s most important to you. Consider both short-term and long-term goals, and be specific and realistic in your planning.
Let go of negative experiences: While it’s important to reflect on the past, it’s also important to let go of negative experiences and move on. This may mean forgiving others or ourselves, or simply acknowledging that some things are beyond our control.
Practice gratitude: Focusing on what we’re grateful for can help shift our perspective and put things into perspective. Consider keeping a gratitude journal or sharing your gratitude with others to help reinforce this positive mindset.
Take care of yourself: Finally, and perhaps most importantly, remember to take care of yourself as you start the new year. This could mean getting enough sleep, eating well, and finding ways to relax and recharge.
When the weather is cold, what is the first thing we look for to find warmth? The sun! And when all eyes are on you, January 2023 is a great month for the Bing Fire Day Master to be conscious of what you are presenting to the world.
Building up a reputation can take time and effort, but it can be a valuable asset in both personal and professional settings. Here are a few steps you can take to build up your reputation:
Be reliable: One of the key aspects of building up a reputation is being reliable. This means following through on your commitments, meeting deadlines, and being dependable. For the routine-driven Bing Fire, this one’s easy-peasy!
Be honest: Honesty is another important factor in building up a reputation. This means being truthful in your interactions with others, and owning up to your mistakes or shortcomings.
Be respectful: Treating others with respect is essential in building up a positive reputation. This means listening to others, being considerate of their feelings and needs, and showing appreciation for their contributions.
Add value: Another way to build up a reputation is by adding value to the lives of others. This could mean offering your expertise or skills, helping others achieve their goals, or simply being a supportive and positive presence in their lives.
Be consistent: Consistency is also important in building up a reputation. This means behaving in a way that is consistent with your values and beliefs, and being consistent in your interactions with others.
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
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
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
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!
