The Twelve Earthly Branches in the month Xin Wei 6th Lunar Month July 7thth to August 6th 2004

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Written by Sallie Tsui Sien

This is only a general perspective guide for the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese almanac for July 2004 (Yin Metal Sheep 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.

Please do not think that because, for example, you are a Tiger and you read below that July 2004 will not be good you will therefore have a bad month. No. A positive attitude and hard work combined with knowledge of what the month ahead has in store for you will enable you to avoid many problems and disappointments. 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 positive way.

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Rat

05 Feb 1924–24 Jan 1925

24 Jan 1936–10 Feb 1937

10 Feb 1948–28 Jan 1949
28 Jan 1960–14 Feb 1961

15 Feb 1972–01 Feb 1973

02 Feb 1984–18 Feb 1985

19 Feb 1996–05 Feb 1997

This is not exactly a splendid month for the Rat in terms of their relationships with others. The prospects in wealth and career terms are good but the Rat may experience hiccups in relationships with peers and subordinates alike, causing unnecessary bad feelings and stress. Rat needs to harness patience and exercise their natural instinct and cleverness to overcome the month’s black cloud.

Ideal colours for the month are black and pink.

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.

 

Ox

25 Jan 1925-12 Feb 1926

11 Feb 1937-30 Jan 1938

29 Jan 1949-16 Feb 1950

15 Feb 1961-04 Feb 1962

03 Feb 1973-22 Jan 1974

20 Feb 1985-08 Feb 1986

07 Feb 1997-27 Jan 1998

Ox must be mentally prepared to adapt him or herself to any setbacks and delays in their endeavours during the month. Events may progress slowly so do not get too disappointed if not much is accomplished according to plan. Being naturally hardworking Ox must not become bitter and frustrated as this can itself decrease the chances of success. This may be a good month for Ox to travel.

Ideal colours for the month are beige and sky blue.

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 the room.

For full details on 2004 flying star analysis follow this link.

 

Tiger

13 Feb 1926-01 Jan 1927

31 Jan 1938-18 Feb 1939

17 Feb 1950–05 Feb 1951

05 Feb 1962-24 Jan 1963

23 Jan 1974-10 Feb 1975

09 Feb 1986–28 Jan 1987

28 Jan 1998-15 Feb 1999

This is a time for reflection and preparation. Spend this month reviewing your plans and ideas on both the work and personal front as this will better prepare you to consider other possible changes in plans when the need arises. Enjoy the reflective ambience that the month will bring and give yourself some time off to look into other areas of self-improvement, for example exercise, plan ahead and, most important of all, look after yourself and your health.

Ideal colours for the month are rose red and dark blue.

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.

 

Hare/Rabbit

02 Feb 1927-22 Jan 192819 Feb 1939-07 Feb 194006 Feb 1951-26 Jan 1952
25 Jan 1963-12 Feb 196411 Feb 1975-30 Jan 197629 Jan 1987-16 Feb 1988
16 Feb 1999-04 Feb 2000

Expect a good month ahead, results can be reaped from all the hard work you have been putting in. Events will flow smoothly with plenty of good news. There are possible promotions at work for some Rabbits and possible joint ventures for those in business. Don’t miss out on this month’s auspicious influence and value the opportunities and options that appear in your path in both business and at work. Busy as you may be, do not neglect family life especially Rabbits with young family.

Ideal colours for the month are lake blue and beige.

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.

 

Dragon

23 Feb 1928-09 Feb 192908 Feb 1940-26 Jan 194127 Jan 1952-13 Feb 1953
13 Feb 1964-01 Feb 196531 Jan 1976-17 Feb 197717 Feb 1988-15 Feb 1989
05 Feb 2000-23 Jan 2001

Dragon can expect moderate success at work but beware of unscrupulous people in business. Affairs will run smoothly even though there may be some hiccups on the way.

Ideal colours for the month are brown and beige.

 

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.

 

Snake

10 Feb 1929-29 Jan 1930

27 Jan 1941-14 Feb 1942

14 Feb 1953-02 Feb 1954

02 Feb 1965-20 Jan 1966

18 Feb 1977-06 Feb 1978

16 Feb 1989-26 Jan 1990

24 Jan 2001-11 Feb 2002

Although this will not be an auspicious month for Snake, there are no rough rides in store. Not a month for changes, so do not pursue your goals too aggressively as the time is not ripe.

Ideal colours for the month are dark green and orange.

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.

 

Horse

30 Jan 1930-16 Feb 1931

15 Feb 1942-04 Feb 1943

03 Feb 1954-23 Jan 1955

21 Jan 1966-08 Feb 1967

07 Feb 1978-27 Jan 1979

27 Jan 1990-14 Feb 1991

12 Feb 2002-31 Jan 2003

Horse can expect a fulfilling month especially for those who have their thoughts worked out from last month’s influence. There are opportunities to complete endeavours begun in the previous month. Advancement and progress are foreseen so be open to business ideas or career opportunities. Enjoy the month but also take a second to remember to rest and look after your health. The month ahead may be a busy one.

Ideal colours for the month are lake blue and black.

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.

 

Goat/Ram/Sheep

17 Feb 1931-05 Feb 1932

05 Feb 1943-24 Jan 1944

24 Jan 1955-11 Feb 1956

09 Feb 1967-29 Jan 1968

28 Jan 1979-15 Feb 1980

15 Feb 1991-03 Feb 1992

01 Feb 2003-21 Jan 2004

Health may be an issue this month for the Sheep. There is the possibility of food poisoning or contracting viruses. Take extra care in hygiene in food preparation. Those with a bedroom, study or office to the north palace of the house or office must take extra precaution during the month. Sheep has to be aware of feeling too self-centred and neglect others’ feelings, especially those of loved ones, which may cause misunderstandings and problems in relationships.

Avoid being lured into any form of investment or gambling habits.

Ideal colours for the month are lemon and dark grey.

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.

 

Monkey

06 Feb 1932-25 Jan 1933

25 Jan 1944-12 Feb 1945

12 Feb 1956-30 Jan 1957

30 Jan 1968-16 Feb 1969

16 Feb 1980-04 Feb 1981

04 Feb 1992-22 Jan 1993

22 Jan 2004-08 Feb 2005

Although a moderately successful month, accomplishments may be delayed due to the actions of others. Be sensitive to the office environment and stay away from office politics and avoid involvement in others’ difficulties.

Suitable colours for the month are dark green and beige.

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.

 

Rooster

26 Jan 1933-13 Feb 1934

13 Feb 1945-01 Feb 1946

31 Jan 1957-17 Feb 1958

17 Feb 1969-05 Feb 1970

05 Feb 1981-24 Jan 1982

23 Jan 1993-09 Feb 1994

9 Feb 2005-28 Jan 2006

A time to be realistic and conservative and not too reliant on others for results. A month of average finance but do be careful not to overspend. Exercise your natural ability to plan ahead and do not make judgements too hastily. Rooster may experience difficulties in relationships but if you are honest with your feelings and are willing to communicate, you may overcome this awkward month.

Ideal colours for the month are beige and lemon.

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.

 

Dog

14 Feb 1934-03 Feb 1935

02 Feb 1946-21 Jan 1947

18 Feb 1958-07 Feb 1959

06 Feb 1970-26 Jan 1971

25 Jan 1982-12 Feb 1983

10 Feb 1994-30 Jan 1995

29 Jan 2006-17 Feb 2007

A time for to stay balanced and avoid extremes of temperament. Expect a hectic month. As a result, dog may find himself overworked with little gain and may become fretful especially concerning finances. A show of attention has to be paid to relationships both at work and in business for example to peers, subordinates, bosses and especially to clients. Try and stay cheerful and optimistic. Things will work out fine.

Ideal colours for the month are rose red and dark blue.

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.

 

Boar /Pig

04 Feb 1935-23 Jan 1936

22 Jan 1947-09 Feb 1948

08 Feb 1959-27 Jan 1960

27 Jan 1971-15 Feb 1972

13 Feb 1983-01 Feb 1984

31 Jan 1995-18 Feb 1996

18 Feb 2007-6 Feb 2008

At last, a good month can be said for the boar. There are career successes in the horizon but beware of over spending this month. Social activities are highlighted so be prepared for a sociable month. Take this relaxing time to solidify future plans. Enjoy the month and just relax.

Ideal colours for the month are gold and silver.

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 a 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 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 visiting this link where you can find out how you can increase and decrease any inauspicious energy in your home. Good luck and have a wonderful July.

To further ensure a smooth month ahead and more information on the monthly Almanac and choosing auspicious days follow this link.

© Michael Hanna, Feng Shui Store 2004

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