Lunar New Year is one of the most monumental celebrations on the Chinese and south-east Asian calendar with 2021 being the Year of the Metal Ox. The ox symbolises diligence, reliability, honesty stability, perseverance, power, stubbornness and excellence. What will this year hold for you?
The Melodic Element for the Xin Chou/Metal Ox year is Earth. The overwhelming fear factor we experienced in 2020 with so much Water qi will now be redirected via the meditative influence of Earth. Some valuable tools to help get you through 2021 will be meditation and adopting the attitude of a pragmatic optimist. Chou also represents the storage of Metal and Xin is Yin Metal, thus the subconscious sound of Metal singing through Earth will be heard in 2021. For some this will have a protective, adaptive and highly innovative influence and for others it may sound more like a call to arms.
This year there will be innovative new technologies created to help us deal with Covid-19 better, however general health issues connected with the breathing organs, belly/spleen and colon will still likely be prevalent. There is also a higher probability of unexpected health-related issues emerging in connection with domestic animals.
The way we use and farm the land is likely to improve via technological advancements and the concept of community run farms and agricultural cooperatives will continue to evolve.
When looking at the big picture over the next 60 years, there will be massive change connected with the way in which we travel, communicate, get educated, farm, spend money and do business in general and we will start to see these changes emerging in 2021.
Note: when determining your Chinese Animal Sign from your year of birth, the year begins on 4 February according to the solar calendar which is used for 4 Pillars Astrology & Feng Shui purposes. The lunar calendar (which begins on 12 February this year) is used mainly for traditional celebrations and festivals linked to the cycles of the moon.
Ox (Chou)
1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Your focus needs to be spent on building resources and allowing yourself to show your vulnerable side to loved ones.
The influence of the annual 9 You Bi energy in the Northeast sector will attract opportunity connected with creativity, social events and networking. The stoic nature of the Ox will be a driving force throughout the year, as long as you set clear, achievable goals along the way.
There is likely to be pressure to specialise in something and/or fine tune your skills in some way this year. Alternatively, you may find an important project is somehow quite educating and opens new ways of thinking.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur from June until September.
Take extra care of your health in April and November and carefully do your due diligence and check all facts before entering into a new joint venture or partnership agreement in May.
People born in the year of the Rat make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 1am-3am, 9am-11am & 5pm-7pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Ox/Chou qi) is 1pm-3pm
Tiger (Yin)
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Tiger individuals can tap into additional career support via connection to Horse or Rooster individuals via professional partnership, teamwork and/or joint venture projects this year.
The annual Tai Yang qi will reside in the Tiger zone and this brings some added luck potential in conjunction with the annual 9 Purple You Bi qi. This gives you the ability to find creative solutions to potential problems and successfully circumnavigate perceived roadblocks as you journey through the Ox (Chou) year. Keep this in mind throughout the year and look for solutions rather than focusing on perceived problems.
Abundance opportunity will be more accessible to you around February, May and September.
Be wary of missing information and/or miscommunication in April, July and November and plan ahead to include some quality rest and relaxation time in December when your health qi is likely to require some additional support.
People born in the year of the Boar make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 3am-5am, 11am-1pm & 7pm-9pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Tiger/Yin qi) is 3pm-5pm.
Rabbit (Mao)
1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Be wary of a potential ‘frenemy’ experience and/or passive aggressive incident occurring during April and around the second week in September. Ensure all work-related communications are completely professional, well documented and above board.
Your best months for wealth opportunity in 2021 are more likely to occur around May, July and August, while there is mentoring and/or educational support during October.
Try to be more health conscious in April, September and November when illness, injury and/or lack of energy is more likely to occur. These are good months to establish beneficial health routines, take some time out to recharge, detoxify and look after yourself.
People born in the year of the Dog make good mentors/allies and this partnership can attract abundance opportunity to you.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 5am-7am, 1pm-3pm & 9pm-11pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Rabbit/Mao qi) is 5pm-7pm.
Dragon (Chen)
1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
Dragon individuals can tap into Tai Yin support for communications and emotional wellbeing if they place quiet moving metal (such as an anniversary clock with continually moving metallic spheres at the base, or a white, gold or silver oscillating air filter) within a third of the Southeast sector (closest to where SE meets East). The sound of beautiful relaxing piano music heard throughout the Southeast sector in 2021 will also add a protective influence.
Be extra cautious with all forms of communications during March, April and August. There is likely to be opportunity amongst hidden, misleading or missing information, so tread carefully, quietly observe and check your facts before responding.
May is a good month to address and (if needed) overhaul your budget and expenditure. Keep a close eye on your spending and do not loan money you cannot afford to lose.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur around June, July and December.
Try to schedule in some quality me-time while focusing on your health and wellbeing during October and November when your energy levels are likely to dip and mishaps due to stress or tiredness are more likely to occur.
People born in the year of the Rooster make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 7am-9am, 11pm-1am & 3pm-5pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Dragon/Chen qi) is 7pm-9pm.
Snake (Si)
1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
Your word is your wand in 2021. Use your inherent charm combined with a kind and humble approach to make the most of opportunity to shine and succeed.
The key to getting the most out of the Ox year is to also know what you want early in the year and spend time planning the steps needed to achieve your most desired results.
Your creativity and intuition will be heightened this year, so take note of your gut feeling when it comes to certain people and situations.
Avoid getting caught up in petty gossip and the machinations of difficult people during February, July, August and October. Be the voice of reason and maintain a calm and professional approach in all your communications.
Abundance opportunity is likely to occur around March, May, June and November.
People born in the year of the Monkey make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 1am-3am, 9am-11am & 5pm-7pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Snake/Si qi) is 9pm-11pm.
Horse (Wu)
1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Horse individuals enjoy the presence of the annual Tan Lang in the South sector during the Xin Chou year and this indicates increased intelligence, wisdom and intuition. Key points for making the most of the energy available to you will be patience, discipline and adhering to the rules.
A healthy plant placed in the South sector will harmonise the annual qi with the inherent Li Trigram energy.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur around February, May and July. There will also be luck associated with networking, partnership and joint venture opportunity in October.
Get on top of your budget and expenditure early in the year because monetary blow out and/or financial loss due to impulsive decisions and/or lack of discipline is more likely to occur in March and September. Check all contracts and financial obligations very carefully during these months in particular and be conservative with your finances.
Take some time out in August to focus on your health and well-being and ensure you are getting enough quality sleep and regular exercise.
People born in the year of the Goat make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 3am-5am, 11am-1pm & 7pm-9pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Horse/Wu qi) is 11pm-1am.
Goat (Wei)
1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
The Xin Chou year brings the energy of change to Goat individuals due to the clash of energy between Chou (Ox) and Wei (Goat). Change is not necessarily a bad thing, so ideally you should plan ahead and embrace the energy of change so that you can use it productively in ways such as moving, switching office, redecorating, travelling for work, working on your personal self-development and so on.
You should adopt a generally cautious and conservative approach to your finances, spending and important projects this year while also being prepared to adapt to the energy of change.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur around March, April and December.
Be extra cautious with all communications and when travelling during May, July, October and November. These are the months when silly mistakes and issues connected with miscommunication are more prominent.
People born in the year of the Horse make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are: 5am-7am, 1pm-3pm & 9pm-11pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Goat/Wei qi) is 1am-3am.
Monkey (Shen)
1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
The Xin Chou (Metal Ox) year brings fortunate Dragon Virtue energy encouraging Monkey individuals to shine and forge ahead with important goals and aspirations. The key to making the most of the opportunity is to have courage in your convictions, avoid getting caught up in petty gossip and check your facts carefully before signing on the dotted line, especially in May when missing or misleading information is more likely to occur.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to strike around March, August, November and December.
Be extra cautious with your health and general well-being during June and July when stress related miscommunication and silly accidents caused via distraction are more likely to occur.
People born in the year of the Snake make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours in the day are: 11pm-1am, 7am-9am & 3pm-5pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Monkey/Shen qi) is 3am-5am.
Rooster (You)
1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
The presence of the annual 8 Zuo Fu energy in the Rooster zone (in the centre of the West sector) indicates good fortune and opportunity for promotion and/or tapping into increased profits, especially around June, July, October and November. That being said, be careful regarding your expenditure and ensure you do not readily spend more than you make. The same goes for loaning money – only loan what you can afford to lose.
The energy of change is more likely to affect you in March. If you embrace it and plan to make any necessary change this month, (ie relocate, renovate, begin a new project, travel for work etc) you can use the energy productively.
Generally speaking, September and December are the months when you should be most cautious when dealing with finances and contractual obligations.
Miscommunication and/or possible legal issues are more likely to crop up around August and September, so check your facts carefully and be extra cautious with communications.
People born in the year of the Dragon make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours in the day are: 1am-3am, 9am-11am & 5pm-7pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Rooster/You qi) is 5am-7am.
Dog (Xu)
1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
This year brings Fu De (Fortune Virtue) energy to the Dog location until 3 Feb 2022. This indicates additional Heavenly blessings and vitality energy will be accessible to you within a third of the Northwest sector of your home and business (closest to where NW meets West). This is where you should spend quality time and activate with plenty of regular activity and movement.
2021 is a generally fortuitous year to work steadily towards your goals and aspirations, especially around March, June, October and December.
Pay more attention to your health and well-being around July and August.
People born in the year of the Rabbit make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours in the day are: 3am-5am, 11am-1pm & 7pm-9pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Dog/Xu qi) is 7am-9am.
Boar (Hai)
1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Life is generally good for active, sociable Boar individuals this year. Be mindful of an undertone of competition, especially in the workplace and when travelling this year and be cautious with all communications and when driving.
There will be support for learning and building on your knowledge and skill set around February, May and September.
Keep a close eye on your budget and expenditure during October and focus on your health and well-being during April, June and July when the stresses of life may have an effect on your immune system. Ensure you are getting enough natural sunlight and/or Vitamin D3 and find ways to release built-up tension through earthing and seeking guidance from valued mentors and trusted family members.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur around February, August and December
People born in the year of the Tiger make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours of the day are 5am–7am, 1pm–3pm & 9pm–11pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Boar/Hai qi) is 9am-11am.
Rat (Zi)
1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Your Rat year of birth qi combines favourably with the annual Ox qi and this indicates opportunity for building positive connections, especially if you are disciplined and responsible in your approach to work projects and actively network. Focus on working with people in a supportive team environment rather than openly competing against others.
Abundance opportunity is more likely to occur around February, April, October and November.
Get your act together in regard to who you spend quality time with during March and June. If someone or a situation appears too good to be true, there is likely to be a negative undertone, so tread carefully and avoid situations that put you into a position of vulnerability. On the flip side, if you make a concerted effort to declutter and get organised during March, you can achieve productive results.
July is a good month to work on your self-development and surround yourself with supportive friends and family. Watch your back in the workplace and ensure you get kudos for the work that you do, rather than allowing someone else to steal the limelight.
April, August and November are particularly good months to actively network and you should take time to address and fine tune your budget and expenditure during March, August and September.
People born in the year of the Ox make good mentors/allies and their influence can help you grow and learn.
Generally supportive hours in the day are: 11pm-1am, 7am-9am & 3pm-5pm.
The time frame to be generally conservative, cautious and try and avoid doing important things like initiating an important meeting or signing a contract (due to a clash of energy with your inherent Rat/Zi qi) is 11am–1pm.