In May 2024, the Ji Earth Day Masters will see your Friend month meeting in a Direct Officer year.
TIME TO GET MORE RESOURCEFUL
A micro look into the Ji Si pillar sees your Direct Resource producing both your Rob Wealth and Friend star. For the naturally resourceful Ji Earth Day Masters, it’s an opportunity to get even more resourceful by either acquiring more knowledge, information and data.
Backed by this additional resource, expect an uptick in self confidence and even confidence in your own leadership as the new knowledge lends weight and gravitas to your words, self-expression, articulation, or personal branding.
TROT OUT THE CERTIFICATES
But what if you have no time to acquire more knowledge or invest time in research? Take you existing certification, time to post them somewhere!
LAUNCH AN EDUCATIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN?
Another possible strategy in May is to use the month’s energy for an educational marketing campaign. Or simply offer to teach a workshop – designed to showcase your abilities and expertise, of course!
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 Master, your role in April 2024 is to find the short cuts. In the fast-paced world of leadership, finding shortcuts (Indirect Wealth) to problems (7 Killings) can be a game-changer. While the idea of shortcuts may conjure up images of cutting corners or sacrificing quality, when used wisely, they can actually enhance leadership by increasing efficiency, boosting productivity, and fostering innovation.
INDIRECT WEALTH, 7 KILLINGS, ROB WEALTH
One key aspect of effective leadership is the ability to navigate complex challenges and find solutions quickly and efficiently. This requires a keen understanding of the problem at hand, as well as the creativity and resourcefulness to identify alternative approaches. By finding shortcuts – alternative paths that lead to the same or similar outcomes – leaders can streamline processes, save time and resources, and ultimately achieve better results (Indirect Wealth).
One way to find shortcuts is by leveraging technology and automation. By identifying repetitive tasks or processes that can be automated, leaders can free up time for themselves and their teams to focus on more strategic activities. For example, using project management software to streamline workflow or implementing AI-powered tools to analyze data can help leaders make more informed decisions in less time. Alternatively, when facing a time crunch, a Bazi practitioner happily leverages on ChatGPT to save time.
However, it’s important for leaders to exercise caution when seeking shortcuts. Not all shortcuts are beneficial, and some may lead to unintended consequences if not carefully considered. Leaders should always weigh the potential risks and rewards of any shortcut and ensure that it aligns with their overall goals and values.
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.
After the excitement and frenetic burst of activity during Chinese New Year, March 2024’s Ding Mao (丁卯) month arrives to remind us it’s time to get back to the grind. Yup, the tedium of our daily routines and the daily humdrum of life.
AUXILIARY STARS UP FOR GRABS
With the Rabbit month comes the following Auxiliary Stars:
MARCH 2024 BAZI CHART
Let’s delve into the month’s energy with a glance at the Bazi Chart for March 2024.
At first glance, this is a very dry chart, with a self-punishment between the two Dragons and a harm with the Rabbit month. Self-punishments typically denote self-created problems while the Harm relationship in a Bazi hints at unrealistic or unmet expectations. In other words, complaints. If you happen to be in the service industry, managing expectations should be one of your top priorities in March 2024, regardless of what animal signs are in your own Bazi Chart.
This chart engenders that feeling of learned helplessness. When people feel they have no control over their situation, they may begin to behave in a helpless manner. This inaction can lead people to overlook opportunities for relief or change.
Learned helplessness is characterized by lasting symptoms such as:
Avoiding decisions (or waiting for instructions) – as characterized by the Influence Structure of the Chart
Giving up quickly – due to the lack of Metal in the Chart
Inability to tolerate frustration – as evidenced by the Dragon-Dragon self punishment
Lack of effort – a weak Day Master with a weak Wealth element
Low motivation and poor self esteem – Companion element in self-punishment between the two Dragons hinting at deeply rooted insecurities.
Passive behavior – overly strong Wood resulting in an extreme fear of change or an extreme need for control
Procrastination – the Wu Earth speciality
Refusing to try – the Heavenly Stem sees the Jia Wood producing Ding Fire which then produces the Wu Earth Day Master which is sandwiched between two Ding Fire resource stars in the Month and the Hour. This combination typically creates an expectation of being coddled. Like a baby bird sitting in its nest with its mouth wide open, waiting for mommy bird to feed it with worms.
If this were a real person, any Bazi consult worth its salt would focus on helping the Chart owner dismantle this learned behaviour or learned helplessness. But before we go there, let’s have a look at which animal signs will be most susceptible to this Chart.
ANIMAL SIGNS AFFECTED BY THE DING MAO
The Dog
A clash to the Annual Pillar and a combination to the Month Pillar could signify opportunities to gain career or business opportunities, but only if you have succeeded in changing your network or personal branding.
The Goat and/or The Pig
If you have the Goat or the Pig in your Chart, try to avoid getting accidentally drawn into other people’s drama. Unless, of course, helping people sort out the drama in their lives is how you earn a living. Then the March 2024 could be a great month. For example, if you are a life coach, you may find yourself bringing in clients with a lot of drama in their lives.
The Rooster
A combination to the Annual Pillar and a clash to the Month Pillar may signal an opportunity to change your career or business strategy due to opportunities coming in from the external.
The Rat
Focus on enacting (and enforcing) boundaries before other people’s drama becomes your own. Don’t make other people’s problems your own.
The Dragon
Work on letting go of the need for control or anger that may be fuelling you in a negative way.
The Horse
This is the best month to break a habit. Perhaps, that habit of learned helplessness?
WU EARTH DAY MASTER: DIRECT RESOURCE ON DIRECT OFFICER
In a simplified manner, Direct Officer producing Direct Resource enhances one’s reputation and social standing. Which means that March 2024 is a good month for the Wu Earth Day Master to enhance your reputation for being accountable, dependable and reliable.
Want to take this to a bigger scale? Visually, in the hands of the Wu Earth Day Master, the Ding Mao is seen as a beacon fire high on top of a mountain. Referring to the March 2024 month chart, how about using the Ding Mao’s energy to illuminate the path for others to break away from learned helplessness?
The Wu Earth, tall, strong and ever-reliable, is always the best Day Master when it comes to offering practical and supportive guidance. You could also use your authority and reputation to offer different perspectives in a given situation or impasse.
Because, 2024 is also your 7 Killings year, a good way to use the energy from March 2024 is to shore up your reputation by getting accredited or certified.
JI EARTH DAY MASTER: INDIRECT RESOURCE ON 7 KILLINGS
From a classical Bazi point of view, this is not considered a good formation. But in the spirit of the Yin-and-Yang, where there is bad, there must be good, isn’t it?
So let’s get the bad news out of the way. 7 Killings producing Indirect Resource is not great because it indicates the tendency to cause a myriad of petty problems and issues due to either sheer carelessness or recklessness. Alternatively, this could mean that you may find a preponderance of instances where you find that you have to take on other people’s problems.
But from a positive perspective, the 7 Killings can represent courage, while the Indirect Resource portrays your inner light. Put the two together, and here is an opportunity to seize that courage to confront your fears and try something new.
When the Ji Earth Day Master meets the Ding Mao, the picture that comes to mind is the old fashioned slash-and-burn agricultural technique. Let me quickly add that I’m not advocating open-burning here! Just using it as an example!
But like how burning vegetation can turn it into nutrient-rich ash that benefits the soil, here is a one-month opportunity to face down your fears, transform problems into lessons, and grow stronger as a result. In that sense, for the Ji Earth Day Master, March 2024’s Ding Mao month can represent a month of mental breakthrough. However, because this level of burning can create a lot of smoke, some cleansing tears might be expected if you go this route.
GENG METAL DAY MASTER: DIRECT OFFICER ON DIRECT WEALTH
March 2024’s Ding Mao month represents a time of execution for the Geng Metal Day Master. With your Direct Officer sitting on Direct Wealth, the discipline you invest will pay dividends in progress.
Visually, this is likened to the process of sword-smithing. A sword being forged on the anvils of willpower, tempered by the flames of adversity, and strengthened with the hammer of consistency.
March 2024’s Ding Mao energy is timely, as the Geng Metal Day Master is standing at the start of your Indirect Wealth year (the Jia Chen sees your Indirect Wealth sitting on Indirect Resource). The self-discipline you enforce in March 2024 will give you a head start to making the most of the opportunities that your Indirect Wealth year will bring.
XIN METAL DAY MASTER: 7 KILLINGS ON INDIRECT WEALTH
For the Xin Metal Day Master, with March 2024’s Ding Mao comes two propulsive energies – your 7 Killings sitting on Indirect Wealth.
With the 7 Killings comes courage, while the Indirect Wealth brings opportunities. These two expansive energies together are all about making a big impact. Like a fiery arrow arcing through the sky, it’s time to launch and go for the bullseye.
The negative part of this formation is that it encourages a tendency to speculate or impulsive decisions. Keep an eye on this effect if you are making big decisions this month.
But 7 Killings is all about expansion. While the Indirect Wealth is about leverage. Put together, March 2024 is a great month for the Xin Metal Day Master to launch that first campaign to kick off your 2024 Direct Wealth year.
REN WATER DAY MASTER: DIRECT WEALTH ON HURTING OFFICER
For the Ren Water Day Master, when your Hurting Officer produces your Direct Wealth, this is the time to celebrate and show off your achievements and accomplishments. Of course, I’m not suggesting that you should suddenly turn into an annoying braggart! But many of us don’t do enough to claim credit for our contributions! This is especially true in the Asian culture where humility and self-deprecation is the norm.
However, to progress our careers or business, some form of self-promotion is always required. Done tastefully, it does not have to be ‘fake’ or ‘forced’. Celebrating our own personal milestones (no matter how insignificant it may seem in the larger scheme of things), is very important to keep us feeling motivated and hopeful.
But if you are really resistant to that strategy, at least pick a day to focus on documenting your contributions and achievements. Exceeded your sales target? Write it down! Helped solve a problem? Put it in writing!
GUI WATER DAY MASTER: INDIRECT WEALTH ON EATING GOD
For the Gui Water Day Master, March 2024 represents your Eating God producing Indirect Wealth (yes, the coveted Eating God producing Wealth formation).
If you have something you would like to see, March 2024 is the time to do it. This is the best month to convince people of your vision for the future. Supported by your Hurting Officer year, here’s your chance to use your Gui Water innate charm and soft communication style to get others to buy into your ideas by combining creativity with financial acumen. Embrace this alignment and share your vision confidently!
Be it for career, business, or even inter-personal relationships, March 2024 represents an opportunity to get others aligned to your goals and mission.
JIA WOOD DAY MASTER: HURTING OFFICER ON ROB WEALTH
For the Jia Wood Day Master, March 2024 sees your Rob Wealth producing your Hurting Officer. At the surface level, this could cause some small potential loss of money. The cause? The Hurting Officer energy is all about performance, so there’s an element of ‘showing off’ going on here. Put the two together, and the end result is some small expenses going out because of the desire to ‘show off’.
But then again, what’s wrong with a little bit of crowing? Like seriously! If you are in the financial position to do so, why not?
However, is there a positive use of the March 2024’s energy? There are two possible uses or micro strategies available.
The first is to engage in some short-term community-driven marketing where you incentivize your community to sell for you. Think: special rebates, discounts, referral programmes, etc.
The second plausible strategy, if you have the Dog, Goat or Pig in your Bazi Chart, you could also possibly consider a short-termed joint marketing campaign with others in your industry. Perhaps even look for opportunities where you get to be a guest speaker on other people’s platforms.
Don’t like either one of the above strategies? Then use March 2024 to study your competitor’s marketing tactics and learn from them.
YI WOOD DAY MASTER: EATING GOD ON FRIEND STAR
For the Yi Wood Day Master, the advent of March 2024 is like a field of grass catching fire! Whoosh! The initial spark catches on quick, and spreads across the entire field like an inferno. In other words, if you use the energy well, your ideas will quickly gain traction and rapid adoption.
Therefore, if you have always had problems with other people accepting your ideas, March is the month to put them on the table. If you have been looking for a chance to sway a group of people, this is it!
Use this to either foster a positive working culture in your organization, foster collaboration and synergy, or even take that first brave step to start creating an online community around yourself, your products or your services.
Alternatively, grab a bunch of friends and enjoy life together.
BING FIRE DAY MASTER: ROB WEALTH ON DIRECT RESOURCE
For the Bing Fire Day Master, keeping an eye on your budget is a must when your Rob Wealth arrives on the Heavenly Stem. With the Direct Resource producing your Rob Wealth, there is a potential where you need to use your existing resources to create growth for the future. If you are using this to invest, then it’s great! But if it’s spending on expenses instead of investment, perhaps not so great.
Is there a good way to use the month’s Rob Wealth energy? This idea may not be applicable for all industries, but a mini train-the-trainer campaign could be helpful to expand your community, tribe or followers. Which means, that we can use training to create our own spokespersons who will then spread the word for us.
From a career perspective, this is also a good month to train your staff or your team. Basically, to update or upgrade their knowledge.
DING FIRE DAY MASTER: FRIEND ON INDIRECT RESOURCE
The suggested strategies for the first nine Day Masters have been external-focused. Not so for the Ding Fire Day Master. To explain, I need to refer to the energies of 2023 – the year of the Water Rabbit (Gui Mao). Water raining on the Ding Fire may result in a dampening of your passions. Somehow, in 2023, vitality was perhaps, a little lacking.
The passion and fire sparks again in March 2024. With the coming of the Wood energy in the Rabbit, the fire blooms anew, and it’s time to turn inwards to appreciate your own uniqueness, individuality and authenticity. It’s a time to celebrate, appreciate, and embrace your (many) quirks, talents and idiosyncrasies. And as you do, allow yourself to feel more vital and energized for the year ahead.
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 Master, the 2024 Year of the Wood Dragon or Jia Chen, comes bearing gifts of authority, leadership and reputation. In this post, I outline the broad level strategies that can be derived from the arrival of this Annual Pillar, in the all important first year of Period 9.
DIRECT OFFICER YEAR: THE OUTCOME OF MY PRODUCTIVITY AND RESOURCEFULNESS
In Bazi, the Ji Earth is visualized as a fertile plot of land. Hence, Ji Earth Day Masters are often described as productive and resourceful.
Along comes the 2024 Jia Chen (甲辰) or Wood Dragon, plonking a tree right on your land.
The energies are almost saying, “Look everyone! This is what my land can grow. Here is the outcome of my productivity and resourcefulness. See how lush and beautiful this tree is? There’s room for more!”
In essence this tree represents a visual testament to your skills, talents and abilities. So how do we apply this scenario into real world strategies?
THE FLAGSHIP EFFECT
Direct Officer at the Heavenly Stem can be interpreted as your Reputation. Your Reputation sitting on, or controlling, the competition represented by your Rob Wealth, here is the opportunity to create a flagship product or service. This flagship product or service must offer powerful brand experiences that will leave a strong impact on brand attitude, brand attachment and brand equity. In short, flagships create a halo effect that trickles down to your other businesses or projects.
Alternatively, Direct Officer is Authority, while Rob Wealth represents teamwork or leadership. For career professionals, there is a possibility to grow your career by taking a lead part in a turnkey project. Your job, would be to find that turnkey project.
On a personal development level, there is a clear caution against adopting a ‘win-at-all-costs’ mindset. In this scenario, from the Ji Earth Day Master’s point of view, the benevolent Direct Officer energy is controlling or suppressing three aggressive energies represented by your Rob Wealth, 7 Killings and Indirect Wealth. Hence, the emphasis on more diplomacy to tone down the fireworks.
Obviously, there is nothing wrong with wanting to win! However, this win-at-all-cost mindset (DO on RW) may create more unnecessary problems. Winning at all cost may work in the short term. But could be costly for long-term success. Like athletes who over-trains to the point of destroying their bodies just for one trophy. No meaning!
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 blog.
This is it. The final month before we officially welcome Period 9 and the 2024 Year of the Wood Dragon. Almost feels like being a runner at the starting line, doesn’t it? But actually, that’s not quite true. Energy doesn’t work that way. It’s a continuous flow. What we sow today, we reap tomorrow. What’s so special about January 2024 and the month of the Wood Ox (乙丑)? It’s a continuation of December and the bridge to February. For the Ji Earth Day Master, it represents your 7 Killings month.
7 KILLINGS MONTH: STRESS? OR ADVENTURE?
In traditional Bazi readings, the 7 Killings is often equated with problems, danger, stress, disasters, hardship, and fear. Yet, in the principle of the Yin and Yang, the 7 Killings also has its positive attributes such as opportunities, power, growth, excitement, adventure, and courage. Which side of the equation presents itself typically depends on whether a 7 Killings is favourable or unfavourable your Bazi Chart.
But wait a minute! At the end of the day, what is favourable or unfavourable? It basically means whether you like something or you dislike something. In other words, our mindsets and perceptions are the ones that label the 7 Killings as either problems or opportunities.
To truly understand the 7 Killings, we need to think back to the days when this art was first created. Back then, the world was a wilder and much more dangerous place. At that time, a 7 Killings means that you are walking up the mountain and you come face to face with a tiger. Avoidance tactics don’t really work then, does it? You’d better be running for your life. Instant, knee-jerk action is required. But what are your odds of meeting a tiger tomorrow? It’d be a 100% if you’d visit the zoo!
So in the modern world, the 7 Killings has become synonymous with stress. Stress adds up when we persist on regarding the obstacles as insurmountable. To cope, those of us living in today’s modern world have created a plethora of avoidance tactics. Some will use distractions like social media. Others happily engage in denial.
For the Ji Earth Day Master, the most likely avoidance tactic is procrastination. Because this 7 Killings is akin to having many people, issues or obstacles, digging into you. Not pleasant. Hence, procrastination. As in, “It’s not like I’m not going to take action! I’m just taking action… tomorrow!” And then tomorrow never comes.
One of the most effective and empowering ways to alleviate stress is literally what the 7 Killings is built for – taking action. All my Bazi readings are centred around creating strategies to encourage my clients to take some action, no matter how small. Like seriously, don’t snub the small actions. They snowball into bigger effects.
And for the Ji Earth Day Master that loves playing within a group dynamics…
INTRODUCING THE INNOVATION CAFE
Grab a bunch of likeminded friends or contacts, people who share a similar goal or objective, and create an Innovation Café. This is where the group meets monthly in a casual setting to discuss ideas over coffee.
This is not necessarily about working together. The idea of the innovation café is to create an environment where you, the Ji Earth Day Master, is surrounded by people who are on the same path as you are.
Let’s take a common example. Hypothetically, let’s say you are a full-time parent looking to start a home business that can fit into your home schedule. Seek out a group of similar parents (moms or dads), and propose a regular meet-up. Perhaps at the coffee shop located conveniently close to the school? Here, you meet, talk, discuss ideas, find solutions to common problems, support each other, act as accountability coaches to each other. Like a group of adventurers embarking on their own individual adventures, but still supported.
How long should these meet-ups go for? As long as you still enjoy it? This is, after all, a month’s energy. So the January 2024 Ji Chou month is a good time to initiate this idea. Because we are always more likely to start something new or scary when we see others do the same.
Isn’t that a great way to start the New Year? Oh, and in that vein, here’s me wishing you a very Happy New Year in 2024.
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.
What does December 2023’s Jia Zi month represent for the Ji Earth Day Master? Your Direct Officer sitting on Indirect Resource. The Direct Officer is a prized star in classical Bazi. But today, it represents all the buzzkill words – discipline, authority, a feeling of being constrained, perhaps even collectivism. But beneath that wet blanket beats a heart that is sincere in wanting to support the people around you. Hence, for the Ji Earth Day Master, the Spirit of Support.
This Christmas, let yours be the hand that uplifts those around you. In a season filled with joy and celebration, let your actions echo the spirit of generosity and kindness, reaching out to lift others higher.
Amidst the festive decorations and joyful gatherings, take a moment to recognize those who may be in need of support. Be the hand that extends warmth to the lonely, comfort to the grieving, and encouragement to the disheartened. Sometimes, a simple gesture of compassion can make a world of difference.
As you share laughter and create memories with loved ones, be mindful of the opportunity to be a source of strength for others. Your words of encouragement, your acts of kindness, and your willingness to listen can be a beacon of hope, lighting up the lives of those who may be facing challenges.
And as you do so, may your actions create ripples of positivity, turning the holiday spirit into a force that lifts hearts and fosters a sense of community and connection.
For the Earth Day Masters, November 2023 brings you an influx of Wealth energies. So be prepared for a busy month ahead. But it’s not about the number of hours you put in. It’s about the results you consistently produce. Within the energies of November 2023, lies a hidden opportunity to gain clarity in your goal-setting.
Without this clarity, you may find yourself swamped by a deluge of tasks – some of which may even serve to distract and divert you from your original goal. This lack of focus – distractions and competing priorities – is exactly what you can address in November 2023.
When Earth meets Water, mud ensues. This scenario suggests a lack of clarity which can make it difficult to set goals because it can be hard to identify what you want to achieve. When one lacks clarity, one may not have a clear understanding of your values, priorities, or strengths, all of which can make it difficult to set meaningful and achievable goals.
At the same time, unclear or vague goals can also impede your ability to identify what you need to do to achieve them, resulting in confusion and frustration. Therefore, let’s take the time in November 2023 to gain clarity about what you want to achieve and why. So that you can set goals that are aligned with your values and priorities, which in turn increases your chances of success.
To start, let’s first get a firm grasp on the lay of the land. Clarity of action begins with attaining a clear understanding of the situation at hand. Therefore, invest time to gather the information, seek feedback if you have to, so that you will be able to make quick decisions, prioritize and trouble-shoot effectively. It’s about gaining a strong understanding about the root cause of the obstacle in order to develop a clear plan of action that includes specific goals, timelines, and metrics for success.
WU EARTH DAY MASTER
Wu Earth Day Masters will meet with your Direct Wealth in the Heavenly Stems of the November 2023 Bazi Chart. Since Direct Wealth is directly related to productivity, this is the month to prioritize, delegate, outsource, automate, use tools, and set boundaries – all in an effort to make sure that it’s the results that count, not the number of hours. Otherwise, you end up busy being busy… for nothing! (LLB!)
JI EARTH DAY MASTER
For the Ji Earth Day Master, strategic planning is the name of the game in November 2023. Take the time to consider the long-term impact of your work and how it aligns with your medium- and long-term goals.
Ji Earth Day Masters is likely to be flooded by a wave of wealth energy in October 2023. The deluge of Water energies brought about by the Ren Xu month, and added to by the presence of the Gui Mao year, may feel a little overwhelming.
Ji Earth Day Masters may feel like overwhelmed by the sheer deluge of opportunities. In trying to grab every single one, there is a risk that you may make careless mistakes and resort to speculating instead of informed decisions.
But let’s not waste a perfectly good Wealth month!
JI EARTH DAY MASTER: BLENDING EXPERIENCE, CREATIVITY AND PLANNING
For the Ji Earth Day Masters, October 2023 starts by drawing on your leadership journey and the lessons you have learned to date. Think about how these experiences have and can inform your creative approach.
Creativity is the spark that ignites innovation and problem-solving. It is certainly a leadership asset. Leaders who embrace creativity inspire their teams to think outside the box, adapt to changing circumstances and devise ingenious solutions.
With the idea of encouraging creativity within your team, foster a workplace culture that values diversity of thought. Encourage your team members to contribute their creative ideas and perspectives.
And finally, when all the brainstorming is done, your most obvious job is the Direct Wealth on the Heavenly Stems – the planning, the alignment of goals, the resource allocation, the risk mitigation, as well as the measurement and adaptation.
A Bazi forecast for the month of September 2023 will revolve solely around the Xin Metal. The Month Master for September 2023 is the Xin You pillar which is a pure Xin Metal pillar. In essence, this month’s series, is almost akin to suggestions on how to use your Xin Metal.
JI EARTH DAY MASTER: XIN METAL IS REFINEMENT
Let’s talk about the art of being you! You, but perhaps just a tiny shade better? With a pure Eating God pillar coming into your hands, this could be a good time to take you best ideas and polish them up to a shiny sheen. Invest time into fine-tuning your ideas, tidying up the loose ends, or even polishing your sales pitch.
But what if you don’t really have something to sell? Well, perhaps a small investment in personal grooming and overall presentation? Another idea would be to take this opportunity to refine your communication skills by practicing active listening, speaking with clarity and precision, and choosing your words more thoughtfully.
We could also be mindful of your body language and nonverbal cues, as they also play a crucial role in effective communication. By refining how you express yourself, you’ll exude confidence and professionalism in all interactions.
For the Ji Earth Day Master, June 2023 represents a good chance to study and learn from your competitors. After all, with the Wu Earth on the Heavenly Stem of the Wu Wu (戊午) month, your Rob Wealth star, signifying your competitors, are visible. Why not use this opportunity to scope them out?
In the 2023 Gui Mao year, the Ji Earth Day Master sees Indirect Wealth sitting on 7 Killings. Both are expansive energies. Couple that with the Rob Wealth sitting on Indirect Resource in June 2023, Ji Earth Day Masters may feel a little off kilter. In such a situation, studying your competition is a good way to tap into information for your decision-making process.
With your Wu Earth (戊) Rob Wealth on the Heavenly Stems, let’s start with the easy part – the public-facing part of your competition. Analyze their website. Pay attention to their product/service offerings, pricing, unique selling points, and customer testimonials. Understand how they position themselves and what makes them stand out. Examine their social media accounts to gain insights into their engagement strategies, content types, frequency of posting, and audience interactions. Note the platforms they focus on and how they leverage social media to connect with their customers.
Next, let’s work on your Ding Fire (丁) Indirect Resource star. Conduct market research to gather information about your competitors. This can include reading industry reports, news articles, and press releases. Look for information on their market share, growth rate, target audience, recent product launches, partnerships, and any notable achievements or challenges they have faced.
At the same time, explore customer reviews, testimonials, and feedback on platforms like review websites, forums, and social media. Understand what customers appreciate about your competitors and where they might have shortcomings. This can provide valuable insights into areas where you can differentiate yourself and improve.
And finally, your Ji Earth (己) Friend Star. Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events where your competitors may have a presence. Observe their booths, presentations, and interactions with attendees. This can help you understand their marketing strategies, industry relationships, and the image they project to the public. Connect with professionals in your industry through networking events or online communities. Engage in conversations and ask open-ended questions to gather insights about your competitors. You can also conduct surveys or interviews with your target audience to understand their perceptions of your competitors and what they value most.
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