Master Sarah McAllister's Chinese Animal & Feng Shui Astrology mini-forecast for 2024 Year of the Wood Dragon

The Wood Dragon year will connect to the 9 fate energy incredibly well and it will feel as if the yin & yang rhythm of life is restored. The Rabbit has been quite an introverted year in some ways, but the Dragon will be far more outgoing and active. The yang Wood is the leader - think of an oak tree for example... so you will be calling forth your own leadership and also leadership in the world will come under scrutiny.

Forestry should do well and also children's education and healing centres but mental health could suffer this year, particularly hidden emotional difficulties, so do share with friends or a therapist if you are in any anguish. Governments might even attempt totalitarianism due to the excess leadership energy and a clashing form in the chart of the year. The best way to deflate people who are getting on their high horse is to be calm and joyous (fire element) as this will weaken the excessive wood chi.

Feng Shui of 2024

Some schools of Feng Shui say the 9 fate changes the nature of the flying stars, however, the technique I learned pre-dates this newer method. This year there is a Black 2 sickness star in the Southeast of the Flying Star. The 5 Yellow troublemaker star is in the West. 

If you have a bedroom, office or main door in either the Southeast or the West, try not to worry, but it would be wise to take some action as even though these directions are very active and the sickness will also be activated by too much noise or comings and goings. Usually, a bespoke consultation onsite or over Zoom video is best to help figure out practical cures for your unique circumstances, but on the whole, these tips will help:

• Avoid overstimulating both directions with loud music or too much coming and going. If either is your front door, then take care not to slam the door, and place some metal objects like a singing bowl, a wok, or a big brass umbrella stand to help drain the earth element. 

• Avoid too much red in both of these areas. Use white, gold, or silver (or chrome or brass, but not copper) items in these directions. 

• Avoid digging up the garden or starting renovations in those directions, but if you must carry out building work, hire an expert feng shui consultant like me to choose an auspicious date & time to start the project, as this will help reduce the negative impact. 

Since the Leader of the Year is in the SE, we also don't want to do any renovations or building work in the SE if we can avoid it, as the T'ai Soi does not like to be disturbed. Or if we have to, then we pick a good date to start.

If you would like to know more about how classical feng shui can help you make 2024 incredible, then Contact Me. 

The Leader of the Year is the Dragon

Those born in the Year of the Dragon are the Leader of the Year - birthdays in 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048 Dragon people. The Dragon should make smoother progress towards their goals this year. Since the Dog is now against the leader of the year (Dragon) I would encourage those born in the Year of the Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054) to get in touch for a personalised reading, as these mini-forecasts obviously don’t drill down into much detail, particularly as our main influences are associated with our time of birth. We all, in fact have FOUR animals in our chart, not just one…! Some practitioners forecast doom and gloom for the Leader of the Year, but that has never been my experience, and indeed not what my Feng Shui Grandmaster taught me either. There are differing schools of thought, but to my mind, learning and experience of my own life and that of my clients over decades, it is always a blessing to have the Grand Duke aligned with your own Chinese Zodiac Animal of the year of birth. So, good news for all those born in the year of the Dragon. It doesn’t mean you can develop a careless attitude, but it does mean that you can take more significant steps where before you might have lacked confidence, and the energy of the year will generally support you. There is much more subtlety to more in-depth readings, so do get in touch if you want me to ‘open’ a full Chinese Horoscope for you. 

How the natural forces of the universe affect the energies of the year is a fascinating subject called forecasting and refers to our Heaven Luck. I prefer the term forecast over prediction as I consider it more accurate, and it also creates more psychological space to harness our Human Luck to better weather the cosmic forces, whereas prediction somehow sounds too final. We are never meant to feel victimised by the forecasts as this creates self-fulfilling prophecies; however, if we are forewarned, we are forearmed and can fine-tune our strategies.

Year of Birth 2024 Mini Forecast

The complete Four Pillars Chinese Horoscope is based on the Year, Month, Day and Hour of birth and is very bespoke to the individual. This forecast is based on the YEAR only, so it will provide a general outlook for each animal sign and is meant to help you weaken or avoid bad luck and increase your alignment with good luck. Please do understand that both your detailed horoscope and the Feng Shui of your home or office will significantly contribute to how you combine with the energies. If you want to engage at a deeper level, consider having your full horoscope ‘opened’ or a complete professional Feng Shui consultation. DIY horoscopes or Feng Shui are not recommended! You can ORDER ONLINE HERE.

I am wishing you a joyful and prosperous 2024 Year of the Wood Dragon! 

Gong Xi Fai Cai! (Mandarin)

or

Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese)

Sarah xxx

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Your individual chart will interact differently with the year and offer more bespoke detail, and the feng shui of your home or office will have its unique energy charts and chi patterns. To get the best results from Chinese metaphysics, it is always advisable to look not just at your space but also at your timing and your inner attitude and mindset.

How to work out your Chinese Animal sign?

For those of you born in the months of January to November, you take the year of your birth from the lists below; however, if you are born around the Winter Solstice, i.e. between 20 Dec to 31 Dec, then you will belong to the following year. For example, someone born on 26th December 2009 might think they are an Ox but in fact, the energy of the year has renewed at Winter Solstice and now become the Tiger, i.e. 2010. You do not work out your animal year from the modern day Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) dates in January or February, as this is inaccurate.

Rat 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044

The Rat has some noble assistance this year to help with their career and is great friends with the Dragon so this year will bring them favour and an increase in their influence and social life. You have opportunities to increase your income this year if you are shrewd and make decisions slowly.

Ox 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045

The Ox this year is blessed with spiritual protection but could feel a little lonely again this year. If you start to feel isolated then make sure you reach out to friends and family and stay connected to people. The Ox also has good spiritual protection this year and will find their leadership becoming stronger. You should also benefit from an improvement in financial luck this year.

“I really enjoyed reading the horoscope report you gave me and found it very insightful. I have to say, I have consulted with many of the world’s top astrologers, and no-one had pointed out that theme from childhood. I have to give you a lot of credit for that.” Johne Kalaaj, Businessman, New York

Tiger 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046

"Sarah is a genius! Chris and I really enjoyed our horoscope partnership reading with her. It was a wonderful experience. Neither of us had ever had our chart read before, and we knew little about Chinese astrology. Sarah could explain everything in a way that was easily understandable, immediately relevant, and applicable to our lives. We learnt a lot about ourselves and each other - practical information that we still use today. Sarah's accuracy on the timing of specific events in our lives was incredible and has been extremely helpful as we plan future events for our life and business too. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your partner and invaluable insight into the specific timing of important events you might be planning in your life, I highly recommend booking a consultation with Sarah!" Kate Gerry and Chris Kenney, New York

Rabbit 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2036, 2047

The Rabbit is supported in a very general way, since the Wood Dragon supports the wood element of the Rabbit, particularly the Wood and Fire Rabbits. But if Wood is not your supportive element in the full Chinese Astrology, then you might find the year very frustrating and quite possibly you will be prone to anger this year. There is a possibility of romance though, if you can control your temper.

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Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048

The Dragon is the Leader of the year, so should find themselves feeling very energised. For those whose full Chinese horoscope benefits from the Dragon, they should also have a strong year. The Dragon could find themselves earning small amounts of extra money this year.

Snake 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049

You could find yourself studying something new this year, as scholarly pursuits are favoured. Do try to stay focussed though otherwise you might spread yourself too thinly and be wary of people trying to pinch your energy a bit this year. You have some Heaven blessings to help you this year, which is always very lucky. Don't worry if you feel a bit lonely, though; just reach out to friends and family.

Horse 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050

The horse needs to be careful about getting involved in accidents this year, so just make sure you don't rush around driving too fast or go to known dangerous places without suitable company protecting you. Watch out for an increased likelihood of misunderstandings when it comes to your intimate life. If single, this isn't the best year for dating. If in a partnership, make sure you regularly spend quality time with your loved one and keep clear lines of communication open. You should be able to develop your leadership skills this year though.

“I had the Chinese Horoscope done for myself and my fiancee and it was truly remarkable. It was insightful, specific and very accurate. It pinpointed our personalities and indicated the best time for making big life decisions. Having been told by Harley Street experts that we could not have children, we followed the advice about timing and are now proud parents to two healthy children. Highly recommended!” Paula Clancy, W Hotel Group

Sheep/Goat 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051

You have strong spiritual protection this year, so this should help offset the increased likelihood of robbery this year. As a precaution make sure you keep an eye on your belongings (handbag, wallet etc) when out and about, and make sure the locks in your home are all in good working order and keep the home well lit to reduce negative energy.

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Monkey 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052

The monkey has some official power this year giving them a boost in good energy. There is also a likelihood that travel will be lucky for you this year.

“It was astonishing what Sarah could assess about my private and career life! It helped me gain unexpected insights and provided some wise and practical advice for the next 5-10 years. Excellent value for money.” S H, Ethical Fund Manager, Frankfurt

Rooster 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053

The Rooster has the 5 Yellow star this year which can be a bit tricky to handle, as it means the year can be quite powerful. You will need support about how to handle it well. It doesn't always mean sickness. There is a real opportunity to create lasting wealth this year but you will need very experienced advisors and some astrological and Feng Shui support to make the most of it.

“I was amazed at how accurate Sarah’s Chinese Horoscope was for me, from key events in my past to my specific health problems and what practical measures I can take to support myself.” Sara Hannan, UK

Dog 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054

The Dog could lose energy this year as they are against the leader of the year the Dragon. The influence of being against the leader will vary greatly from person to person, but on the whole it can be very intense and can make or break you. Some people rise to the challenge, whereas some people are a little crushed by it all. Wearing a string of red embroidery silk around your waist all year will be helpful. Replace if it wears thin and breaks. You might also find 2024 feels a bit lonely so do reach out to friends and family if this is the case, or use the energy productively by going on a Silent Retreat, for example and truly be with yourself.

"When I asked Sarah to do my Ba Zi chart, I was unsure what to expect. When reading through my report, I was amazed to discover how accurate the information was in terms of reflecting certain personality traits and trends in how my life has unfolded so far. This has inspired me to take the Ba Zi course in order to have a deeper understanding of the power of Chinese Astrology and to be able to offer this knowledge to future clients." Lauren Burger, Acupuncturist, USA 

Pig 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043

The pig could face a bit of a tough year in terms of losing energy and having others trying to pinch their energy a bit. Travel should be lucky for you this year though.

“Meeting Sarah has been both interesting and informative; I have had a Chinese horoscope and a monthly one which I would recommend to everybody. I have started to use the information contained to put some water energy into my home, which since doing this, has helped the work flow in… I am also looking longer term to relocate to an area which suits my energy better, and the horoscope gave me really useful guidelines on climate and directions that helped me narrow my search with confidence. I shall certainly be working with Sarah on my new home in Spain. Many thanks for your help so far, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future.” Paul Follows, UK

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