Chinese spring season, the season of Wood element, began on February 4th this year at 18:40 Beijing time, or 5:40 AM EST. The signs for the beginning of spring are as follows. The year is Water Dragon; the month is Water Tiger; the day is Wood Sheep; the hour is Earth Rabbit; and the season is Wood
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The element read-out shows 5 Wood, 2 Fire, 4 Earth, 0 Metal and 3 Water. The vital element for this season, based on this reading is Fire. That means that it is time to get active.
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The elements in their yin and yang phases are 1 yang Wood, 4 yin Wood, 1 yang fire, 1 yin fire, 2 yang earth, 2 yin earth, 0 yang or yin Metal, 2 yang Water, 1 yin Water. There are 6 yang elements and 8 yin elements. Plans that were being made prior to the beginning of spring are best completed now.
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The predominant element is yin Wood. This means that this is an important time for making plans. No Metal means no boundaries. This is both good and not good. No boundaries means the sky is the limit, and you are vulnerable to those who see you and what you have as the sky.
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The chart has a sign called Knife Blade. It brings dangers of offense. People become combative. The Knife Blade favors those who are determined, highly competitive, who do not give in, are tough, flexible and opportunistic, and contradictory in behavior. It is good for skillful warriors.
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The predominance of Wood means that a lot of people will get angry this spring. Be careful to avoid unnecessary arguments and conflicts, and be clear about what you are aiming at. Wood is characterized by the arrow. Focus. For the US this looks interesting; a hawkish spirit is likely to develop on all sides. With diplomacy, a characteristic quality of Fire element, we may avert a stupid war. Fire is vital. It resolves the over-balance of anger-producing Wood.
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In terms of fengshui the predominace of Wood with Fire vital says get organized and be productive. Make sure that your studio or work place is correctly organized so you produce. Competition is the watchword. Protect yourself against those who would cut in on you. In politics this is a time of extremely sharp and devious activity. If you are up against opposition, be flexible and opportunistic. Learn the power of Wood; it is flexible and resilient. Also learn the power of Fire; it is active. The colors of Wood and Fire are green and red. Red is the vital color for this spring. For your luck keep a vase of red flowers in the room where you work. Put it in the east area of the room, if possible.
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The chart shows unstable conditions and fortunes prevailing through the spring, but does give the possibility of making and saving money. The chart has Commanding Star and Star of Prospects. These favor taking charge and getting money. Both of these stars point to the east. That means pay attention to new developments coming up on the horizon.
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The chart also has Traveling Horse star. It favors traveling, moving house, making significant changes in your work, and rearranging your home and work place. A change in your environment this spring will renew your luck. Fire being the vital element for this spring also encourages you to beautify your home or office. The quality of Fire is brightness and beauty. Time to shine.
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The interests of Fire include publicity, diplomacy, politics, law, medicine, acting, teaching, advertising, publicity, journalism, publishing, writing, art, fashion designing, interior decorating, garden designing, and so on. It is time to advertise and get known. Organize your office, and resolve everything that is in your way now. Not getting active now is sure to build up your anger. It is time to move forward.
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The interests of Fire include publicity, diplomacy, politics, law, medicine, acting, teaching, advertising, publicity, journalism, publishing, writing, art, fashion designing, interior decorating, garden designing, and so on. It is time to advertise and get known. Organize your office, and resolve everything that is in your way now. Not getting active now is sure to build up your anger. It is time to move forward.
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A traditional way to clear the entire space is to sweep it from back to front and out the door. The walls are also lightly swept to rid the place of stagnating spirits.
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