The Twelve Earthly Branches in the month Wu Chen (April 2004)
Written by Sallie Tsui Sien
This is a general perspective guide for the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese almanac for April 2004 (Yang Earth Dragon month). In this, I have attempted to point out the factors that may affect you beneficially this month and also those of which you should beware according to your animal sign. The effect on individuals should be considered within the context of the monthly Flying Stars which you can find by clicking this link.
Don’t think because you are a Dog and you read below that April 2004 will not be good, think positive and because you are reading this and providing you follow the advice given below you can avoid problems and best of all if you follow our annual 2004 Flying Star (Xuan Kong) recommendations you will avoid bad luck even more, because negative Flying Star avoidance alters your destiny in a good way.
Rat
05 | 24 | 10 Feb 1948–28 Jan 1949 |
28 Jan 1960–14 Feb 1961 | 15 | 02 Feb 1984–18 Feb 1985 |
19 |
Expect another wonderful month ahead. Achievement, success, and good fortune in all endeavours abound, especially in relationships and career. The month’s element will assist you and there may be unexpected windfall gains either in business or investment or promotion at work. Triumph is in the air for the Rat. For those who are single, you may encounter unexpected romance and for some, they may even find their soul mate.
You may find that your children born in the year of the rat are on their best behaviour this month. This is a good opportunity to strengthen your ties with them. Under this month’s influence, they are more receptive to ideas and guidance from you.
Those who travel a lot, take extra care on the road as traffic accidents are likely. Children are likely to fall ill easily too, so give them extra daily health care.
For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of an Ox with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the North (352.5º – 7.5º) of the home. The location of the south is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Rat | 11pm-12: 59am ** 1:00-2:59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 3:00-4:59pm |
Ox
25 Jan | 11 Feb | 29 Jan |
15 Feb | 03 Feb | 20 Feb |
07 Feb |
Although a better month than last, there may still be some small obstacles in the way of progress. You may also find yourself standing at a cross road of life. Be very focused and determined but, most of all trust yourself. The choice you make may be a challenge to your determination and dedication but it can bring unexpected gains and benefits. This applies to teenagers and young adults too.
Give them gentle guidance and help them through their choices and the challenges ahead. Young oxen may have the urge to push their boundaries further this month than in other months of the year and may become quite difficult to handle. Patience and gentle guidance will give them the much needed security.
Whilst others may perceive you favourably and highly, you should continue to improve and strengthen your personal relationships with others.
For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Rat with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the North-Northeast (22.5º – 37.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of south-southwest is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If this is your working area and you cannot avoid it, place ceramic urns in the north-northeast corner of your room.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Ox | 1:00-2:59am ** 11pm-12: 59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 5:00-6:59pm |
Tiger
13 Feb | 31 Jan | 17 Feb |
05 Feb | 23 Jan | 09 Feb |
28 Jan |
Though wealth and career may be good, relationships may suffer some setbacks. In the midst of the excitement and diverse activities brought on by the dynamic energy of the dragon month, be mindful of whom your friends are and avoid gossip and bickering. The elements of the month may frustrate you and put you in an irritable state where tempers ignite easily. Know this and keep control of yourself.
It is important to stay away from squabbles. Spousal conflict is possible if you do not adopt a ‘give and take’ attitude. Communicate with your loved ones and try to be understanding. Harsh words are best left unsaid.
Young Tiger adults may experience difficulties in relationships in their social or academic environment. Peer pressure may frustrate them and lead to unreasonable behaviour particularly at home. Blessed are the ones who have understanding partners as they will enjoy a trouble free relationship month but others may encounter difficulties with their intimate ones.
For your protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Pig with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the East-Northeast (52.5º – 67.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. Enhance this zone with a Jade Crystal Tree (which is an all round powerful cure) to maintain wealth and prosperity especially if your office is at home. The location of west-southwest (232.5º – 247.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you cannot avoid this area, you can place a horse figurine on the left (for male) and right (for female) hand side of your desk in your office to ensure a calm year. Place a Wu-Lou by your bedside this year especially if your bedroom is in the southwest.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Tiger | 3:00-4:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm |
Hare/Rabbit
02 Feb 1927-22 Jan 1928 | 19 Feb 1939-07 Feb 1940 | 06 Feb 1951-26 Jan 1952 |
25 Jan 1963-12 Feb 1964 | 11 Feb 1975-30 Jan 1976 | 29 Jan 1987-16 Feb 1988 |
16 Feb 1999-04 Feb 2000 |
This is a month full of activity and movement which can be to your benefit if you are motivated. Pursuing breakthroughs and taking risks are not in your nature so you may find this month’s rhythm a little tiring and hard work. However, do keep an open mind and maintain an optimistic attitude. You may meet new friends and acquaintances who can prove beneficial to you but beware of gossip and bickering.
Make sure that young Rabbits take sufficient rest or their health will be put at risk when over-extended by the influences of the month.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Dog with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the East (82.5º – 97.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of west (262.5º – 277.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you cannot avoid this area, place fresh flowers in the east sector of the room and a Wu Lou in the west sector of the room.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Rabbit | 5:00-6:59am ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm |
Dragon
23 Feb 1928-09 Feb 1929 | 08 Feb 1940-26 Jan 1941 | 27 Jan 1952-13 Feb 1953 |
13 Feb 1964-01 Feb 1965 | 31 Jan 1976-17 Feb 1977 | 17 Feb 1988-15 Feb 1989 |
05 Feb 2000-23 Jan 2001 |
Do not act recklessly in areas of finance. Consider all your actions carefully before undertaking them. Pay attention as to how your wealth is distributed this month to avoid falling into any financial traps.
Gossip may come in between your relationships with others at work or at home, so do not pay any due attention to it.
Criticism from others may test your ego and you have to remember to exercise patience and understanding to avoid conflicts.
For protection, you should have a key chain pendant of a Rooster with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the East-Southeast (112.5º – 127.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of west-northwest (292.5º – 307.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you cannot avoid this area, place a red dragon in the east-southeast sector of the room.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Dragon | 7:00-8:59am ** 11pm-12: 59am ** 3:00-4:59pm ** 5:00-6:59pm |
Snake
10 | 27 | 14 |
02 | 18 | 16 |
24 |
The month’s elements are with you. Your mind and spirit will feel refreshed and welcome the many opportunities that come your way after all the plodding along in the last two months. There are great opportunities and it is important that you make the most of them and plan ahead for progress, advancement and ultimate success.
Money luck is good and if you see a good investment plan, do not let it sail past you but give it some thought.
Romance is also with you this month. Enjoy the wonderful time but if any personal involvement has anything to do with the office or business, please do not let your personal feelings get in the way of work.
You should keep a symbol of the monkey (or a monkey key ring) with you at all times for protection.
Your lucky sector is the South-Southeast (142.5º – 157.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of north-northwest (322.5º – 337.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you cannot avoid this area, place a red dragon in the east-southeast sector of the room.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Snake | 1:00-2:59am ** 3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 9:00-10:59am |
Horse
30 | 15 | 03 |
21 | 07 | 27 |
12 |
The fortunate star is in your life palace this month and this will bring with it great accomplishments regardless of how heavy your work load may be. You will be able to deal with it swiftly and effortlessly. Much will happen this month and you may feel unsettled and start to worry or adopt a pessimistic attitude which is not in your nature.
No fear. You will benefit greatly if you ride with the many opportunities that come your way and do not while away precious moments contemplating through lack of confidence.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Goat/Ram/Sheep with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the South (172.5º – 187.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of north (352.5º – 7.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you cannot avoid this area, place a red lamp in the south sector of the room.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Horse | 3:00-4:59am ** 11:am-12: 59pm ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm |
Goat/Ram/Sheep
17 | 05 | 24 |
09 | 28 | 15 |
01 |
You can expect an exciting and stimulating month but whilst in the presence of fun and success, watch out on health especially if your bedroom or front door is in the west or north sector of your house. Work load may be high but you can find satisfaction in your endeavours. Be extra careful with finance, investments or the speculative market.
It is not worth taking risks this month if you can help it and think twice before making important decisions. Too much happening in the month may tax your health which can lead to illness.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Horse with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the South-Southwest (202.5º – 217.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of north-northeast (22.5º – 37.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Goat/Sheep | 5:00-6:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm |
Monkey
06 | 25 | 12 |
30 | 16 | 04 |
22 |
Success in every endeavour is in your hand this month. There are plenty of business and career opportunities and much to do. Make good use of this auspicious month and plan ahead. You may meet with success and romance easily this month and it is all the more important that you do not take things for granted. The seeds you sow now will help tide you over the next few difficult months to come. Enjoy.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Snake with you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the West-Southwest (232.5º – 247.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. Do not renovate this sector of the home this year in the hope that you will be renewing the energy for the New Year as this is where Tai Sui sits and you would not want to incur his wrath by disturbing his position. The location of east-northeast (52.5º – 67.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Monkey | 11pm-12: 59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 3:00-4:59pm |
Rooster
26 | 13 | 31 |
17 | 05 | 23 |
9 Feb |
The fog is lifted and you can expect a clear blue sky in the horizon. You have spent last month pondering and now you will see the ideas and solutions to help resolve any obstacles encountered in the last month at work and with relationships. However, this requires you to use your initiative. Strengthen ties with people who share your spiritual and philosophical ideas and views of the world.
You may find their influence will aid your progress in every aspect of your life. Communication is important this month to avoid any misunderstanding.
Keep a symbol of the dragon (or a dragon key ring) with you at all times to give you support.
Your lucky sector is the West (262.5º – 277.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of east (82.5º – 97.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Rooster | 1:00-2:59am ** 7:00-8:59am ** 9:00-10:59am ** 5:00-6:59pm |
Dog
14 | 02 | 18 Feb 1958-07 Feb 1959 |
06 | 25 | 10 |
29 |
Along with March, May, July, October and December 2004, you will see particular difficulties this month in your relationships with others. Do try and resolve these situations whenever they arise or they may affect your progress in an already obstacle full month. As for wealth, this is not a good month for investment or new ventures.
There could be possible wealth loss due to carelessness, so the advice is to avoid making important decisions this month.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Rabbit on you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the West-Northwest (292.5º – 307.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of east-southeast (112.5º – 127.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Dog | 3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 11am-12: 59pm ** 7:00-8:59pm |
Boar /Pig
04 | 22 | 08 |
27 | 13 | 31 |
18 |
This will be a busy month for you as success is foreseen at work. You can expect a month with lively social times. However, this cannot be said for your personal emotional front. You may be faced with a series of unhappy situations where you will have to be strong and resolve each issue as it comes in your own stride. Beware of financial swindles and ill fated investments.
For protection you should have a key chain pendant of a Tiger on you at all times.
Your lucky sector is the North-Northwest (322.5º – 337.5º) of the home provided it does not house unfavourable time energies. The location of south-southeast (142.5º – 157.5º) is in conflict with your earthly branch and therefore if there is a choice, avoid using this sector as your important room, e.g. bedroom or study/home office. If you have to use this room, place metallic bells in the north-northwest corner (322.5º – 337.5º) of your office or study to attract good fortune. You can also wear hematite power beads bracelet to help you increase resistance to stress.
For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.
I hope you have enjoyed reading this information as I have said at the beginning if your predication was not so good, you can avoid any potential problems by following our advice above and also by visiting this link you can find out how you can increase and decrease and inauspicious energy in your home. Good luck and have a wonderful April.
To further ensure a smooth month ahead and more information on the monthly Almanac and choosing auspicious days follow this link.
Animal | – | Best times of day (Compatible branches hours) |
Pig | 3:00-4:59am ** 5:00-6:59am ** 1:00-2:59pm ** 9:00-10:59pm |
I hope you have enjoyed reading this information. As I said at the beginning, if the prediction for your earthly branch is not so good, you can avoid any potential problems by following our advice above and also by being aware of the monthly flying stars. Good luck and have a wonderful April.
To further ensure a smooth month ahead and for more information on the monthly Almanac and choosing auspicious days follow this link
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