2020 Annual Luck Analysis by the 12 Earth Branches (Chinese Animal Zodiac)

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The next solar year i.e. Geng Zi (庚子) year is not too far ahead as we are now celebrating the Nine Emperor Gods festival all over South East Asia (Known as the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand and 九皇大帝诞 in Malaysia, Brunei & Singapore in Ji Hai year.  This means we are fairly into the end of Autumn and “Winter is Coming” (a rather chilly phrase these days in the midst of the Trade War) soon.  A quick check on the calendar shows the start of the lunar new year a,k.a. “chu yi’ 初一is also is notably earlier than the Solar new year a.k.a. “lap chun” (立春 – Li Chun) on 25 Jan and 4 Feb 2020 respectively. So, let’s go to the beef and broth on this annual luck thingy.

In Chinese Astrology circles, the commonly used method to predict and forecast annual luck and fortune is using the Annual Shen Sha for each of the 12 Earth Branches (“EB”) according to year of birth in their annual or yearly luck forecasts for individuals.  The 12 Earth Branches are also known as the 12 Chinese Animal Zodiac signs.  We should bear in mind that there are millions of people that have the same Chinese Animal Zodiac sign as us. Putting aside differing birth and background environments, how does one get to a more customized to person forecast? This article explains the Annual Shen Sha approach and its usage to see one’s luck in the upcoming 2020 Geng Zi (庚子) year.

A.  Analysis for those born on Rat (子) days

There are 2 positive stars and 4 negative stars. The General Star (将星) – Jiang Xing denotes the subject having some form of authority and status or power if join bodies of authorities. Athlete or movement related sports alike.  It is a star of authority and indicates improving social status.  It’s a star that helps you get hold of more power.  The Golden Lock star (金匮) – Jin Gui, indicates that the subject has a good career or business. Folks born on a Rat day would accumulate wealth for the year.

On the negative stars’ side, the Rat has the Hidden Corpse (伏尸) is also known as lying corpse.  The subject is not advisable to travel a great distance or far for there may be misfortune or disaster. Illness or disease is also possible as well as accidents. Females have to be wary of encountering bad luck relating to health.  Sword Edge or Sword Tip (剑锋) star as some would call it when meet good stars, would have authority, boldness & braveness.  When meet bad stars, would signify having to undergo surgery or enduring cuts.  The sharp point of a sword can be a useful tool to cut (positive) or a punishing weapon to face (negative).  It implies cuts and injuries.  The Tai Sui star (太岁) 1 year’s calamity or fortune. When meet favorable stars would be favorable. If meet unfavorable stars, would have an obstacle-ridden path or face extreme difficulty, making unfortunate events likely.  Qing Tian (擎天) is a negative star and it denotes that recreational and travel activities tend to bring upon misfortune. and calamity to one’s own body.

Overall Rating: Auspicious

B.  Analysis for those born on Ox (丑) days

There are 3 positive stars and 3 negative stars.  The positive stars are Tai Yang (太阳) The Tai Yang is the Sun.  It is the brightest in light. All is smooth is well. Nobleman is there to assist. The subject is supported, promoted or sponsored by Nobleman.  With the Tai Yang, several negative stars’ effects can be offset. Some call it the Ip-Man (叶问) star for its ability to “fight” the “bad guys”.  Grand Duke Combination or Sui He (岁合) is present in Ox Palace. It means chart’s Year branch has hidden combination with Annual Pillar. One can make a lot of friends and contacts. A partnership with good parties would bring good tidings. Association and partnerships with bad parties would bring misfortune and problems. If it’s a favorable combination with the Annual Pillar branch, it would bring powerful people to help you. The subject would find things more stable and go more smoothly when encountering this favorable star. Jade Hall aka Yu Tang (玉堂) is a star that facilitates increasing wealth. So, it’s an excellent time to increase or acquire assets that is of good quality and upside potential.

For the negative stars, Yin Sha (阴煞) denotes that subject would face female backstabbers in the upcoming year. It is best to stay close to male friends and colleagues instead. The Sky Emptiness Star – Tian Kong (天空) causes feelings of loneliness and isolated in the subject’s social sphere, causing them some emotional turbulence.  With the shrouding negativity of the star, it is also likely that they may experience some form of financial loss this year.  Unlucky Qi (晦气) – Hui Qi star bring forth feeling of helplessness, lame and stagnant sluggishness feelings makes things not smooth. This means bad moods and the feeling that others always get the best part of everything. It can also mean that projects or negotiations with clients would be messed up last-minute right before you close the deal because someone else intercepts and take it away from you.  Usually indicative of frustrations and last minute spanner thrown into the works.

Overall Rating: Auspicious.

C.  Analysis for those born on Tiger (寅)Days

There is 1 favorable star for the Tiger in Geng Zi year and 3 negative stars giving it a fair outlook at best.

Tian Ma – Sky Horse (天马) which is also known as Yi Ma (移马), this star alludes to travels or ventures in foreign land or a place away from one’s home base or hometown.  This could be due to a job work or assignment. It should be considered as a useful experience to further one’s career in future.  Therefore, one should make the most of the travelling opportunities and experience.

There is Di Sang (地丧) – Earth Funeral and Funeral Door (丧门) – Sang Men which denote the native would encounter funerals or death events (or mourning for elders).  Affliction by these 2 stars is indicative of death of a closed one, to wear funeral clothes somewhat. The subject is advised against visiting hospitalized friends and relatives and also attending too many funerals. The one should pay attention to the health condition of the elderly at home. The Lonesome star (孤辰) – Gu Chen denotes uneasiness，not peaceful relationship with spouse or strains with spouse. It also means loneliness and bad moods.  The subject should go out more to feel less depressed.

Overall Rating: Fair

D.  Analysis for those born on Rabbit (卯) Days

There are 2 favorable stars and 6 negative stars. Under the influence of the Red Phoenix star (红鸾) – Hong Luan, the subject has happy marriage luck and there is celebration this year.  In middle age, there are happy events after happy events. It brings excellent love luck and also enhances interpersonal relationship which indirectly helps career luck.  It is the most powerful star of relationship for both romantic relationship and general interpersonal relationship.  The Tai Yin (太阴) being the Moon Star is a Nobleman star. Veering towards females and also known as the mother star, the subject can get help from powerful female figures.

The Dark Sky Star (天厄) – Tian E star indicates the subject via non-human means (i.e. Spirits), directly or indirectly induces or causes calamity, misfortune or unfortunate events. The Great Assembly star (卒暴) – Sui Bao, signifies that one should not take unnecessary risk with regards to own health and well-being.  Do drive carefully and do visit the doctor if anything seems amiss.  The Hook Spirit star (勾神) – Gou Shen, causes upsets to work and relationships.  Make sure you communicate clearly and avoid using harsh or hurtful words.  To mitigate, work slowly and steadily.  The Piercing Rope star (贯索) – Guan Suo, causes one to be overly aggressive and forceful in pursuit of wealth, leading to gossips and arguments with those around him.  The Triple Punishment Star (三刑) – San Xing, indicates clashes with family members. Rabbit persons need to treat those individuals with care and avoid getting involved in foolish quarrels. Goat Blade (羊刃) – Yang Ren causes the subject’s character to be stubborn, irritable and impatient. It also brings about bad moods and short tempers. Prone to cuts caused by sharp edges.

Overall Rating: Auspicious

E.  Analysis for those born on Dragon (辰) Days

There are 2 favourable stars and 7 negative stars. The San Tai（三台）or Three Stages star is of Imperial Examination success, fame and rise to authority (官). Golden Carriage (金兴) brings about a peaceful, dignified and modest, circumspect.  It makes one handles things with attention and concern. Can get good spouse, background support for 1 year.

The Year Charm (年苻) – Nian Fu and Five Ghosts (五鬼) means the subject has to be vary of annoyance from petty people and even suffer loss of wealth from gossips and arguments. The subject could be hurt, encumbered and burdened by actions of the petty people (小人).  Officer Charm (官符) – Guan Fu star points to some legal complications.  One needs to be extra sharp in signing documents and contracts to avoid being caught up in an inescapable disadvantageous deal. Flying Charm (飞符) – Fei Fu connotes being restrained, restricted or held hostage by thugs or brigands. The individual would have problems with documentation and personal effects or would be careless in handling them. He is also likely to face fines, penalties and forfeiture, taxes and duties. Also means unexpected lawsuits, arguments and gossips.  Peeling Head star (披头) – Pi Tou increases the risk of a family member suffering a health condition. Therefore, do take note of anyone at home feeling less than normal. It’s a sign that one should spend more time with loved ones. The Elegant Seal star (华盖) Hua Gai is seen as a negative star for the Dragon this year as it denotes lonesome talents and solitariness making one easily misunderstood and preferring to be alone and isolated.

Overall Rating: Fair

F.  Analysis for those born on Snake (巳) Days

There is 1 favourable star and 5 negative stars. The Monthly Virtue Star – Yue De (月德) indicates support and assistance from Noble People. It brings bout new relationships with are helpful and supportive. Try to meet like-minded people who could offer insights on improving career, business and wealth. It also bears the positive effects of mitigating the in-auspiciousness of the year to bring about good outcomes.

On the negative stars’ side, the Lesser Consumer Star (小耗) indicates possibility of financial losses arising from cheated or taken for a ride or simply extravagant spending.  This implies that your lack control in your own area finances.  As such, you will need to be more aware of your money matters and stick closely to your own set budgets.  The Death Charm star – Si Fu (死符) is a reminder to not neglect those that have been in your life for a long time that you may take them for granted. This is especially so for the male elders in the family.  The Barrier Sha (的煞) – De Sha indicates that the subject faces court cases or lawsuits, being robbed or plundered. It is also indicative of harming or countering relatives or suffering from muscle problems.  The Robbery – Jie Sha (劫煞) causes the subject to be robbed of wealth and does not meet much returns in his path. On both ways, it is a loss of monies or wealth.  The subject would lose money because of friends.  Advisable to not lend too much money to anyone, bad debts are likely. Unexpected financial loss may happen out of the blue.  The Broken Star – Po Sui (破碎) indicates that communication breakdown that may negatively impact your reputation and image.  It could also be false rumours spread by others that adversely affects your social standing.

Overall Rating: Fair

G.  Analysis for those born on Horse (午) Days

There is 1 favourable star and 7 negative stars for the Horse. Month Void’s (月空) functions to reduce the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of the chart by half like a Death & Emptiness branch. It reduces fortune as well as reduces misfortune.

Lan Gan (兰干) is the star of hindrance and obstructive (blocking). It indicates troubles brought upon by gossips and legal disputes or imprisonment, trapped feeling woes.   Year Breaker (岁破) – Sui Po indicates turbulence and upheavals lead to breakage, damage, wastage and losses. Plans would fail. People matters would be uneasy.  Da Hao (大耗) – Great Consumer star, implies that the subject’s wealth is wasted and lost. Its effect is bigger and worse than Xiao Hao (Lesser Consumer Star).  It is the star of major financial loss.  Sky Crying (天哭) – Tian Ku, makes one sensitive and teary-eyed, being easily affected by events around them.  Their emotions would be unstable and prone to anxiety attacks and general feelings of restlessness.  Females are likely to cry without any reason when Tian Ku is present in the constellation.  When it comes to Calamity Sha (災煞) – Zai Sha, the subject may encounter calamity, disaster, catastrophe and peril. Without cause or reason, faces difficulty and troubles.  Hong Yan (红艳) Red Chamber star is a form of negative Peach Blossom star traditionally. In olden days, it is termed as “an unfaithful romantic”. Not necessarily adulterous but has tendency for inappropriate relationships.  For Imprisonment Jail (囚狱) – Qiu Yu The subject may suffer fines, punishment or imprisonment (jailed).  This is also in addition to feeling trapped body and mind-wise, being unable to achieve any break-through. Represents lawsuits and disputes. From a modern viewpoint, it also covers any activity that involves lawyers or the govt or authorities.

Overall Rating: Inauspicious

H.  Analysis for those born on Goat (未) Days

There are 3 favourable stars and 5 negative stars.  Di Jie (地解) can dissipate negative energy into good (Nobleman). It can suppress numerous types of negative energies. Also can handle adverse luck i.e. can逢凶化吉. Dragon Virtue (龙德), since it is residing in the same domain as Emperor Star, the subject would attain power, authority and status. Can aim and expect to do business. He should pray to and honour/respect earthly deities and he can obtain monetary returns. Powerful people can be called to come help.  Zi Wei (Emperor Star) has “Meet unfortunate, dissipate into good” qualities. This Nobleman star can suppress numerous types of negatives. One can expect to be Wealthy and honourable this year.

Brutal Defeat (暴败) star denotes that the subject would go through a perverse, unreasonable and outrageous spell leading to destruction and failure.  The Dark Sky Star (天厄) – Tian E star indicates the subject via non-human means (i.e. Spirits), directly or indirectly induces or causes calamity, misfortune or unfortunate events.  The Six Harms Star (六害) – Liu Hai, brings about loneliness and isolation that leads to moodiness and ill-tempers.  Though one is not necessarily ostracized and cut-off per se, this star tends to nudge you into the anxiety zone, It may fester into depression as well as cause disagreements or ill wills or magnify trivial matters into something serious. Therefore, one should keep such negative emotions in check and try to view the positive side of things instead of focusing on the negatives.  One should not perceive this as too much of a problem because the star signifies that one should be always open to changes in favour of new options. The Annual Sha Star (岁煞) Sui Sha indicates that you may be involved in some quarrels.  It denotes that you will need to be sensible and grounded in order to deal with challenging and difficult situations.

Overall Rating: Auspicious.

I.  Analysis for those born on Shen (申) Days

There are no favourable stars while there are 7 negative stars.

The Great Sha star (大煞) Da Sha denotes that one has to be conservative in spending and to avoid gambling excessively. Poor choices could lead to loss of revenue and higher expenditure. For White Tiger (白虎) star, this star indicates that during the year, the subject should avoid travelling and movement. Accidents, spillage of blood, disease or hidden ailments might also occur.  The Sky Warrior Star (天雄) brings about communication breakdowns.  Hence, you are likely to give others the wrong impression of yourself, causing misunderstandings amongst the people around you.  The Flying Lian (飞廉) – Fei Lian star indicates bad luck, accidents or misfortune flying into the subject’s path.  Poke Back (指背) – Zhi Bei, means the subject faces slander, defamation & becomes a victim of others’ rumor-mongering and gossips. Once his back is turned, the others would disappoint him. People talking behind your back, backstabbing you is something you may face this year.  The Robbery – Jie Sha (劫煞) causes the subject to be robbed of wealth and does not meet much returns in his path.  Either way, it is a loss of monies or wealth.  The subject would lose money because of friends.  Advisable to not lend too much money to anybody, bad debts are likely. Unexpected financial loss out of the blue. Bai Yi (白衣) White clothes star’s effects are similar to Crying Star and Funeral Door relating to mourning and sadness.

Overall Rating: Inauspicious

J.  Analysis for those born on You (酉）Days

There are 4 favourable stars and 7 negative stars.  The Fortune Virtue Star (福德) Fu De and the Heavenly Virtue Star (天德) Tian De would help you remove obstacles and challenges in your life by dispersing the bad energy into good energy.  The presence of Noble People in your life would dissipate the negative events turning them to positive.  Sky Happiness – Tian Xi (天喜).  Tian Xi is the star of relationship proper, meaning the subject would meet someone to develop a long-term relationship that might end up in marriage. It brings desirable long-term love relationships.  Fortune Star (福星) Fu Xing signifies fortune, prosperity and longevity. However, it cannot neutralize the negative stars but can enhance the positive ones.  Brings powerful people to your help. It is not as strong as the Dragon Virtue (龙德) star, though.

On the flipside, the negative stars that enter the Rooster palace this year are the Crossing Sha (绞煞) Jiao Sha, Curled Tongue Star (啳舌) Luan She. These 2 negative stars indicate outside interference in your interpersonal relationships with rumours and gossips.  If you are not careful, you could fall into potential legal issues and complications.  The stance you should adopt is to avoid getting involved into the hearsays and gossips as it will only bring you unnecessary troubles.  For Drape Fibre/Sesame (披麻) – Pi Ma, the subject may be plaqued by worrying, hurting or painful, mournful incident.  It also signifies unrest, unease in the family or loss (death) of close friends.  Literally means “putting on mourning outfit” for elderly family members. But it doesn’t mean there must be mournful events. Just need to be more alert and sensitive this year.  The Year Sha Star (年煞) Nian Sha indicates that you may be involved in some quarrels.  It denotes that you will need to be sensible and grounded in order to deal with difficult situations. Salty Pool (咸池) – Xian Chi, denotes that the subject has peach blossom luck and is flamboyant. It is the star of temporary love (short-term relationships. However, Xian Chi only gives you temporary love luck, such relationship tends not to last. Generally, it brings short term encounters.  Fei Dao (飞刃) Flying Knife star’s effect is similar to Yang Ren (Goat Blade) but less potent in nature. It mostly affects relationships and spousal relationships. Liu Xia (流霞) indicates bodily harm and injury for women. For men, it is more of likelihood to over-indulge in wine and entertainment neglecting life’s important matters. This is akin to losing focus, so to speak.

Overall Rating: Auspicious

K.   Analysis for those born on Xu (戌) Days

There are 3 favourable stars and 6 negative stars.  The favourable star is Eight Seats – (八座) Ba Zuo is of Imperial Examination success, fame and rise to authority (官). Do favourably in exams.  It indicates enhanced or elevated social status. Would enjoy better social status and have good luck of recognition and fame. The Relief God – Jie Shen (解神) has the ability to smooth over difficult events and turn negatives ones into positive outcomes. Conflicts would be resolved and you have what it takes to overcome any obstacle that comes across your path.  The same goes for the Sky Relief star (天解) Tian Jie which is also in the Dog’s palace this year.

Float & Sink (浮沉) – Fu Chen star makes the subject’s mood or state of mind uneasy and restless. All matters are unstable, shaky. It’s a burdensome, toiling, void, collapsing and ruining star.  This sha means going back and forth, slowing down progress and making luck unstable.  It literally means “floating and sinking”.  The Funeral Guest star (吊客) Diao Ge signifies that the subject would encounter funerals or death events (or mourning for elders). It is best not to visit the sick at hospitals.  The Sky Dog (天狗) – Tian Gou, is a loss and wastage star. It also indicates defects, drawbacks and blemishes.  There is likelihood of loss of wealth due to theft (stolen by others) or mishaps and accidents.  The Solitary Star (寡宿) – Gua Su, harms spouse and counters children. Family relationships are not peaceful and harmonious.  The family luck lacks peace and stability. Leopard Tail (豹尾) – Bao Wei star causes the individual’s mood and spirit to be absent minded (blur) and uneasy, troubled and disturbed.  Blood Knife (血刃) – Xue Dao denotes the subject would encounter blood related accidents or mishaps. It may also mean surgery, operation or frequent visits to the hospital. It means cuts and wounds on the subject’s limbs. Need to watch out for traffic to avoid car accidents.  It is the minor unlucky star of injury.

Overall Rating: Auspicious.

I.  Analysis for those born on Hai (亥)Days

There is 1 positive stars while there are 3 negative stars. The Mo Yue or Surpassing Path Star (陌越) is indicative of enhanced social status.  However, the drawback is that it would make one restless, worried and anxious. Therefore, being mindful of such negative thoughts is paramount to maintain one’s mental peace for the year.  What one should do is to try to maintain a good balance between work and personal life to keep the worries at bay.

The Swallow Trap star (吞陷) – Tun Xian, forewarns that one should be careful with his money and be cautious when it comes to lending and borrowing it.  He is strongly advised to manage his finances well and be very cautious when making large significant transactions and to avoid large risky investments.  Death God (亡神) – Wang Shen is an annoying star. He is also likely to lose some personal belongings, such as wallet, passport, mobile phone or keys (some personal property).  The Sickness Charm (病符) – Bing Fu, suggests that the subject has ill health. Body lacks peace or is uneasy. It marks of heavy sickness and indicative of surgery and operations.  It is a minor sickness star.  Normally, it is not serious unless in prevailing sickness year.

Overall rating: Fair

So, for you Bazi enthusiasts out there, happy analyzing with the Annual Shen Sha method!

If you have any queries and comments, leave them here with your contact details. And enjoy your countdown to the upcoming Metal Rat year and commence your preparations (for those who need to).

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