Fire Sheep tenfold prosperity day?

The Fire Sheep is a well-balanced, creative, intuitive, and intelligent pillar to have in your Chinese horoscope. As Fire generates the Earth element of Sheep it also denotes friendship and camaraderie. This also signifies a very generous person, one who may give all they have away. Luckily, this combination has inbuilt prosperity and close friendship to help replenish any losses. These are traits to be celebrated today and in doing so we may create a positive mind that attracts even more blessings to us all.

This is confirmed by the Chinese almanac who states that asking for blessings is a recommended activity today along with meditation, taking a course, visiting friends, travelling, buying clothes, migrating, laying foundations, putting new roof on a home, opening a warehouse, even burial.

Naturally, Sheep signs are feeling positively buoyant today, although they need to be careful of “lip service” and check the small print if signing contracts. Their group includes Pig and annual sign of Rabbit, indicating a good year for them all. Indeed, should you have a Pig sign in your horoscope then you have a very strong wood influence which would normally bring creativity and self-expression. However, on Sheep days (every 12 days from today until February 2012) this effect increases by at least a magnitude if not more. Consequently, these days should be used for inspiration and putting any ideas into action. Hopefully, you may find that success increases ten-fold!

The Sheep also benefits Horse signs and they too can find self expression and creativity. It is also good for travelling, but not racing as they may tire easily. Conversely, the opposing group of Snake, Rooster and Ox may see change today. The Ox is most susceptible as it is in a direct clash that may result is stomach issues. The Rooster is clashed all year with the Rabbit and they may be affected financially. The Snake can have better luck between 11:00 and 13:00 hours today.

Famous celebrities with Fire Sheep influence include Kurt Cobain, Benicio del Toro, Prince Pavlos of Greece, Noel Gallagher, Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson, Will Ferrell, Vin Diesel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Matt LeBlanc, Julia Roberts, Rufus Sewell , Carla Bruni, Steve Zahn, Sophia Bush, Matthew O'Leary. Also included is anyone born in the Fire Sheep year of 1967 and those born between July 7^th and August 8^th in years that end with 2 or 7, for example 1982 or 1997.

Until tomorrow – enjoy today!

Angry Dragon day

Strange title I know, but this Wood Dragon day can be extremely volatile, why? Well an overdose of wood element can signify anger! Not only is this a Wood day, but should you have a Tiger in your horoscope, this combines with the annual sign of Rabbit and todays Dragon to make the strongest ever wood combination.

When properly balanced this wood qi can indicate great kindness and compassion, instead of rage. So, should a normally gentle person suddenly lose it today, do not continue to argue with them, as it will just make the situation worse. Instead wait until tomorrow as you can more easily settle most problems. You can check whether you are affected with a free horoscope, then you will need to see how the five elements affect you personally.

If Wood Dragon is part of your horoscope this brings you great wealth opportunities, which is very useful as you can very easily lose money too. You do well in competitive situations and have a tendency to be very hard on yourself, laughing is therefore important as it helps balance your personal qi. Perhaps, you even have a punishing schedule? Emotions are also kept firmly at bay, although you can discuss your inner most problems with your partner. Famous celebrities with this influence include Matt Dillon, Juliette Binoche , Russell Crowe , Lenny Kravitz , Sandra Bullock, Clive Owen, Joss Stone, Tom Clancy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seth Rogan, Leonardo Da Vinci, Jennifer Garner, Maria Sharapova and Kirsten Dunst.

Dragon signs will be very powerful and prominent today, even their colleagues of Monkey and Rat will enjoy wealth and creativity respectively. There are also elements of support, that is getting good advice, feeling energetic and also being lucky in love.

Conversely, Dog and Horse, signs may see change in some aspect of their life and the former needs to be careful of putting too much strain on their shoulder or chest. Females with Pig or Rat signs can be creative and expressive and lucky in love.

The Chinese almanac states that today is good for meditating, seeking blessings, visiting friends and even buying clothes, as if you needed an excuse. It is not a good day to open a business or attend a funeral.

It should be a good although wet weekend, so until Monday - enjoy now!

Water Rabbit day

Tiger signs that may have suffered setbacks yesterday can positively develop on this Water Rabbit day. Being the same animal sign as the year it is also better for all and suitable activities are to take a course, visit friends, travel, get wed, have a haircut, open a business, consult a doctor, buy clothes or set up a tombstone.

If this pillar is part of your horoscope it denotes a highly creative and honourable person with a good standard of living and enhanced quality of life. Rabbits are generally kind and gentle, intelligent, agile, kind hearted and full of forgiveness. Celebrities include Johnny Depp, Michael Jordan, Seal, Quentin Tarantino, George Michael, Brad Pitt, Bow Wow, and Sir Elton John.

The Rabbits friends of Pig and Sheep also do well today. The former may travel or have quite a relaxing day, whilst the latter has good wealth opportunities, Sheep females are also lucky in love. Change occurs in the opposing group; and affects to a lesser extent the Snake and Ox who may have support issues and disputed authority problems respectively. However, the Rooster may see the biggest change which can affect either their wealth or if male; their relationships. Normally this clash just lasts for a day; but as this is a Rabbit year the changes may last until next February 4^th. Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is a famous example of a Rooster in a Rabbit year. Health wise, this can affect hips, feet, and extremities, Liver or Small Intestine. Not sure which sign you are? Get a free Chinese astrology horoscope here.

On the subject of Rooster clashes I just received an uplifting message that I would like to dedicate to all in need of inspiration.

"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

Finally Snake and Horse males may feel powerful, whilst women with the same horoscope may attract a mate or be lucky in love. The earth signs of Dragon, Goat, Dog and Ox as well as Monkey, can be lucky with money and this brings romance to men of these signs.

Until tomorrow – enjoy today.

“Tiger at the water hole” day

“Tiger at the water hole” is an ancient Chinese expression from Sun Zi denoting the ultimate power position and includes the components of today’s Water Tiger Pillar or zodiac sign.

Tiger days are generally unfavourable in this Rabbit year as it indicates having to rethink plans. However, in February it is most timely and is therefore much better. So much so, that the Chinese almanac recommends suitable activities as visiting friends, getting engaged, checking compatibility by swapping astrology charts, trading, putting a roof on, installing a bed, or grave. Hunting.

If this pillar is in your horoscope it indicates intelligence, creativity, being of service, or else; a writer, philosopher or musician. It also indicates an inner conflict and on the plus side it means easy money, and you may have a reputation as being extremely generous. On the downside, it can also mean health problems involving the small intestine. However, as you have a balancing element present this would only be in extreme cases.

Famous celebrities born with this influence include Axl Rose, Charles Dickens, Ellen Page, Jodi Foster, Demi Moore and Jon Bon Jovi.

The Tiger is part of the zodiac group with Dog and Horse signs. The former has wealth opportunities and romance for males whilst the latter sign of Horse can experience powerful emotions from new inspiration today. Conversely, the Monkey is clashed by the Tiger and this may bring wealth or management disputes. Luckily, this can be balanced by communication, so it you are experiencing a problem today - talk to the protagonist. The Rat and Dragon are part of the Monkeys group and they are also said to be affected today. The former may feel drained and the latter may have husband problems and / or their authority questioned, or else issues over recognition.

Until, tomorrow – enjoy today

Little Red Rooster day?

Todays Fire Rooster clashes with the annual zodiac sign of Rabbit and is known as a “year clash” meaning that it is probably best to make long term decisions tomorrow, when the clash finishes. The Water element is needed to balance this conflict and I cannot think of a better way than a musical reference, such as renaming Fire Rooster to Little (Yin) Red (Fire element colour) Chicken Rooster.

If fire Rooster is in your horoscope it indicates money luck on the positive side but extreme control on the negative aspect. In common with the recent astrology readings this can mean supressing emotions and depending on the rest of the horoscope would need to be balanced, either with earth or water and wood. In 2011 you would expect to make money easily and if male it can also indicate romance or even marriage. Health wise you may have liver, blood, small intestine, teeth or finger problems. Famous celebrities with this influence include Serena Williams, Peter Falk - Columbo, Sting and Chubby Checker.

As a clash day the Chinese almanac states the only suitable activities are for tidying and sweeping house. This can be taken as a day of sorting out your affairs.

The Rooster belongs to the group with Snake, who are lucky with money today, and the Ox who can be extremely creative, or travel well. Rabbit signs would normally be clashed, but as it is their year, all should be fine. Pigs and Sheep belong to this latter group and they have support and creativity respectively.

As we are teaching this weekend our next blog will be 16^th, between then and now is Valentine’s day which is auspicious, so all should be well. If you are thinking about a romantic dinner the day favours fish. Whatever you do, have fun!

Fire Monkey day

This Fire Monkey day is known as a month break in Chinese astrology as the daily animal clashes with the monthly sign of Tiger. It is said to be unlucky for most things except fixing problems, which range from health; in terms of finding a specialist and treating an illness, to property refurbishment or rebuilding.

Today’s heavenly Fire stem severely restricts and controls the branch of Monkey. If this was found in your horoscope you may be considered lucky with money although you would have a problem hanging onto it. Criticism may also play a big part of your life and this would cause stress until you learned to live with it. Luckily it can be balanced with the wood element and feng shui would help you incorporate this into your environment. It could also give you much needed support especially as you may have to manage everything yourself. Luckily this Year is a Metal and Wood year so it should be ok, especially in the latter half.

The last Fire Monkey year was 1956 when Andy Garcia, Tom Hanks, Kenny G and Sugar Ray Leonard were born. As Chinese astrology is based on a cycle of 60 It will next appear in 2016. In month terms August 2011 will be the next time it appears as monthly qi and celebrities who have this influence from previous cycles include Roger Federer, Beyoncé Knowles and Usain Bolt.

From a Chinese astrology perspective those born under Rooster may suffer setbacks today, but it should be a better day for water signs of Pig and Rat. Similarly earth signs of Ox, Dragon, Sheep or Dog will feel both energised and creative enough to put new ideas into action.

Wood signs of Tiger and Rabbit should be creative during the morning and may be rewarded by recognition for their efforts during the afternoon. Meanwhile Snake and Horse signs go with the flow and may have money or wife luck as a result.

Until tomorrow – enjoy today!

Wood Horse day True Grit or True Brit?

Also known as Jia Wu this Wood Horse day is extremely favourable, falling as it currently does in a Tiger month. It is also good in October - the Dog month the final member of this zodiac group. Naturally, the Horse will be at the centre of attention probably unwanted owing to their shy nature. Nevertheless, they will be full of energy and may be racing to the finishing line all day. Meanwhile, Tiger signs can eat well and enjoy enhanced and an honourable quality of life, whilst the Dog needs to be careful of lip service.

The stem Jia is known as the “Commander on duty” and signifies a new heavenly cycle every time it appears. As its element supports the animal sign it is known as “Heaven supporting Earth”. If this was found in a Chinese horoscope it would indicate great expression or “being of service”. It also indicates an extremely generous nature, so much so, that they may become poor, by giving it all away. Famous Wood Horse people include Didier Barbelivien, Jackie Chan, Kevin Costner, Chris Evert, Bernard Hinault, Nikita Khrushchev, Alfred Kinsey, Annie Lennox, Jean Renoir, John Travolta, Anna Kournikova, and Natalie Portman.

Today’s Chinese almanac lists most activities as favourable including meditating, asking for blessings, emigrating, taking a course, visiting friends, traveling, getting married, exchanging astrology charts, opening a business, trading, laying foundations, setting up door, roof beam or fire. Hunting.

Rat signs are usually clashed but in spring this is normally neutralised. Their group colleagues of Monkey may have problems being overlooked, but the Dragon will remain unscathed, not unscaled. In fact, the Dragon has awesome power until March 5^th and should do well in competitions, such as Oscar, Bafta and Brit awards. From the preliminary research I have done this seems to favour Jeff Bridges again, so I guess it a case of true Grit instead of True Brit!

Until tomorrow - enjoy today!