Have you ever been in an Asian restaurant and perused a fun placement menu to learn a little bit more about your Chinese zodiac animal sign? Many of us have, but there tends to be confusion with what animal sign we are and how to figure it out. Contrary to popular belief, the animal sign is not automatically associated with the year we were born. A secret bit of information is that the Feng Shui Zodiac New Year animal signs begin on February 4th of any given year, with the Hsia Calendar, a farmer’s almanac type calendar system. This means that anyone born up until February 3rd is considered the animal sign from the year prior, but those born on February 4th or after are the animal sign of the given year.
Understanding the Feng Shui Zodiac: All of the animals have different traits and characteristics much like the astrological zodiac. However, from a Feng Shui standpoint, we are interested in the animals with what sector of the Pa Qua map they reside and how they are influenced by the yearly Feng Shui energy changes. It is also fun and helpful to know who the friend groups are in the zodiac. For example, the Rooster, the Snake, and the Ox are allied friends. The other ally animals are Rat, Dragon, and Monkey; Tiger, Horse, and Dog; and Rabbit, Sheep, and Pig. It can be helpful to know who in your friend group or work circles are your ally animals, as chances are it’s a harmonious connection.
While the Dragon is the star of the show in 2024, the real star over the next twenty years in the cycle of the Period of 9, which just started on February 4, 2024, is the Horse, who is associated with the South sector. It is a great time to make friends with a person born in the Year of the Horse, go horseback riding, or maybe enjoy a horse race.
If you want to learn more about your animal sign and the Feng Shui of the year, check out our on-demand class for the Year of the Dragon available now for instant access.
