2024 the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Calendar
From a Chinese Metaphysics perspective the yang Wood Dragon year 2024 is distinctly a year of change. Its governing annual Flying Star 3 has the trigram Zhen Thunder, which has the dual characteristics of rising freshness, new ideas and vigour interfaced by impulsive vibration and unrest. Plus the new Flying Stars Period 9 twenty years’ time cycle also commences in 2024.
It is governed by the Fire element of Li trigram, associated with transformation, action, passion and prominence, though with notoriety on its negative side. It already started to be apparent.
There are typically a few turbulent years during which a waning cycle and the incoming new period transition. So it is likely that the challenging recent times will continue for a bit longer before settling down. Change is destabilising but living with yin and yang in harmony helps to ease that discord.
The Dragon’s Role in 2024
In Chinese culture, the mythical Dragon Chen has the power to easily break through obstructions and it symbolises revolution and discarding old patterns. The Dragon’s nature is represented by both the trigram Xun - Wind and the YiJing hexagram 43 Guai with its rising yang Qi becoming stronger and meaning ‘Transform’
So this Wood Dragon will need to be kept in balance to prevent it becoming unstable or getting out of control, metaphorically speaking. Particularly with the added influence of this year’s dominant 3 star combined with the unsettling shift into period 9. However, during this year you can offset all that and transform it positively by maintaining harmony around yourself and your living environment.
What is Yin and Yang
Yin-Yang theory acknowledges the dynamic co-existence between complimentary opposites. It is essentially the binary code of life itself. The nature of yin and yang relationships are to interact in a state of ever-changing flux, take the interplay of day and night as an example. Also without light, a shadow would not exist. Further examples of yang/yin are Positive /Negative, Active /Passive, Flow /Obstruction, Noisy/Quiet, Large /Small, Strong/ Weak, Male /Female. Undesirable imbalances caused through an excess or lack of either yin or yang features can lead to situations that undermine progress and welfare. Feng Shui adjustments aim to restore a harmonious equilibrium when imbalances arise.
Harmonising Yin and Yang in your Living Space
This year it is no coincidence that the two leading decor colour experts advise that feeling nurtured and completely at ease in the place we live or work is more important than ever in today’s complex world. Dulux ‘Sweet Embrace’ is an optimistic gentle blossom pink that adds softness and warmth. Pantone’s ‘Peach Fuzz’ is a soft peach that inspires kindness and connection as we seek a peaceful future. This year’s trend is perfect for all through Period 9. It is clearly about yin and yang being in harmonious balance!
Subdue the volatile nature of the Fire element in 2024, and during the next twenty years. As a precaution, minimise or remove items with bright yang fiery reds and flame colours. Introduce calmer yin fire element tones of lavender, fuchsia and pinks instead. Pay special attention to the entrance hall, living room and the bedroom. Aim to create an atmosphere that feels fresh, light and nurturing to generate harmonious qi that will permeate through your living space and invite success in the workplace. It is essential to remove all negativity, things that obstruct the clear flow of movement, feel overpowering or aggressive, dominate a space or induce unhappy feelings.
Some helpful decor suggestions:
- Introduce a calming water feature.
- Have a tranquil spiritual icon such as a Quan Yin or a Buddha.
- Rose quartz crystal generates affection and harmony, place it wherever you will enjoy it.
- Use soft indirect lighting additions to soothe a harsh yang area or gently illuminate dark corners.
- And ..create a space for you to start something new.
Gaining Personal Advantage in 2024
The indications are that 2024 is clearly an unprecedented year for change, starting now with a timely call-to-action for both your personal and business growth. The new era we have just entered is supposed to be a time for women to shine so it calls for re-evaluating your choices. You can maximise your positive potential and curb negativity by having vision, commitment and a balanced, open attitude to embrace change purposefully, also by practicing self-cultivation to release blockages. And the Wood Dragon gives symbolic clues about what you can do personally to create a more peaceful, enjoyable existence by resisting external disharmony. This is the era of bright new opportunities awaiting you.
Period 9 Attributes
Period 9 is controlled by the Fire element which has a yang tendency that is characterised by optimism, brightness, passion, connectivity and innovation. It also has a tendency towards rapid actions, instability and polarised extremes, all leading to undesirable situations because things can change very quickly. So calm down the Qi, optimise its quality and potential but don’t overdo anything.
The volatile nature of Fire in period 9 suggests there is opportunity for outstanding gains with a risk of spectacular losses, so it is important to guard yourself when forming connections and making decisions. This a powerful time of change, transformation and regeneration, rather like the alchemy of the mythical Phoenix.
Why Having a Consultation this Year will be Helpful to You
How you arrange your living environment will influence how you are equipped to gain advantage and protect yourself from the negative potentials. When things are in balance, life flows smoothly.
I can help you take advantage of the opportunities that might open up for you and transform concerns into effective solutions. Period 9 is the time for regeneration and having new priorities in life. And premises built or renovated during earlier periods may require new adjustments. The new period flying stars reading will be quite different to earlier period readings. What used to work before may not necessarily continue to work best for you.
This year more than ever it is worthwhile and possibly essential to have a fresh new Feng Shui consultation, or to update the Feng Shui recommendations you were given previously, either in person or remotely, so that your life and your premises are aligned harmoniously with the Qi of the new Period 9.
The subtle energy in your property may also start to feel tired or congested, indicating that it needs a restorative cleansing treatment of the subtle environment to revive and purify it so that it can support you fully. I am professionally qualified to perform this sensitive process so please ask me for further information about it or read more here fengshui-living.com/space-cleansing