2024 Year of the Yang Wood Dragon
Overview of the Year & 2024 Feng shui
Energetics of the Jia Chen Dragon:
This 2024 year of Jia Chen is an Earth Dragon year and the 41st year of the 60 year cycle. "Jia" relates to the energy of Yang Wood, however the most influential energy is hidden inside of it as the Earth element.
Synopsis for Astro-lovers:
Dominating Earth Master with guest Water Cold Taiyang (Upper) ruling the first half of the year
and Earth Damp Taiyin (Lower) ruling the second half.
This is the same guest energy sequence as we had in Dragon years of 2012 and 2000. Both of those years were associated with a notable “End of Days” phenomena with Y2K fears in 2000 and a relationship with the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012. Each of these years have a big difference, however, which lies in the primary yearly energies: in 2000 it was Dominating Metal; in 2012 it was Dominating Fire; and now in 2024 it is Dominating Earth.
2023 rabbit year was about...
Last year 2023 was the Yin Water Rabbit (Deficient Fire) - Here is what we wrote about last year:
"A healing year to attend to our wounds. Go inward to follow the reflective and introspective energies and take time to work on deep emotional patterns, traumas, addictions and the like. Regenerate and renew to come back stronger than ever and expand your capacity for unconditional love."
2023 asked us to get raw and real about some of the struggles in our lives. It asked us to attend to our trauma and vulnerabilities. It asked us to attend to our family systems and our close community while also finding community out in the world. To tap into the shared fate we have with all those around us.
"A healing year to attend to our wounds. Go inward to follow the reflective and introspective energies and take time to work on deep emotional patterns, traumas, addictions and the like. Regenerate and renew to come back stronger than ever and expand your capacity for unconditional love."
2023 asked us to get raw and real about some of the struggles in our lives. It asked us to attend to our trauma and vulnerabilities. It asked us to attend to our family systems and our close community while also finding community out in the world. To tap into the shared fate we have with all those around us.
2024 is about...
This Dragon year, 2024, will bring a powerful energetic impulse wave to move us faster through our personal process and to manifest that process out into the world. We are being asked to take the healing lessons we have learned in this past year and apply them outwardly to the world around us. Our focus should be on the Earth. Sustainable global communities are like healthy foliage covering the Earth’s surface and feeding the Earth’s transformative powers. Unsustainable living practices clog up the Earth’s transformation systems and create unstable living conditions. The Earth Dragon calls us this year to make not a step but a leap into sustainability. The momentum will be with us. These changes benefit us personally as much as they benefit the Earth. Sustainable living starts with utilizing local resources as much as possible—food, parks, libraries, shops, energy. It flourishes with networking and connection, volunteering our help when we see the opportunity and need, and creating local support systems.
How the year's energy affects our bodies...
Guest Upper is Water so Fire is overcontrolled especially in the first half of the year. Illness may manifest in the heart and blood vessels.
Guest Lower is Earth so Water becomes injured in the second half of the year. Illness may manifest in the kidneys, bladder, uterus, prostate, reproductive organs, with dampness and swelling in the extremities. Fire takes its revenge with inflammation and blood vessel issues.
Check the inhibiting energy that causes congestion and capitalize on the source of transformation.
Guest Lower is Earth so Water becomes injured in the second half of the year. Illness may manifest in the kidneys, bladder, uterus, prostate, reproductive organs, with dampness and swelling in the extremities. Fire takes its revenge with inflammation and blood vessel issues.
Check the inhibiting energy that causes congestion and capitalize on the source of transformation.
Looking back to the same energetic 60 years ago...
60 years ago, 1964, was the same energetic as this 2024 year- Jia Chen. Looking back 60 years ago can show us some of the energetics that may have a thread for this year. In 1964 , President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, legally abolishing racial segregation in the United States. He also officially declared the War on Poverty campaign. Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize. The most powerful earthquake in US history struck Alaska at 9.2 magnitude. The Vietnam War was raging. The Boston Strangler was captured. The Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan. Civil war in Cyprus breaks out. Malta gains independence from the UK. At the University of California 800 students were arrested after storming the administrative building and sitting the stage.
Look more information up on the Jia Chen years and share it with us from 60 years ago, 120 years ago, 180 years ago, and on and on.
Look more information up on the Jia Chen years and share it with us from 60 years ago, 120 years ago, 180 years ago, and on and on.
The dragon...
The dragon symbolizes creativity, strength, vitality, confidence, leadership and courage. The dragon energy can also assist in transformation, liberation, connection and the flow of life. If it is off balance, the energy can be too forceful and like a steamroller. It can also be emotionally volatile and creates division. If you notice division, emotional volatility and forcefulness arises, recognize this is an out-of-balance state, ground yourself, go on a brisk walk and focus on creativity, courage and strength!
The yang wood energy embodies movement, the up-and-out energy, getting things done, starting that new project, springtime, sunrise, and the stable and transformative energy of the great redwood trees. In the body system, wood expresses in the tendons, the eyes, and the liver and gallbladder. This is a great year to do a liver or gallbladder juice cleanse, write that book you've been wanting to create, go hiking for hours, and taking up a new sport or hobby that develop courage and leadership and make you feel vital and alive! This is a great year for growth, travel, trying something new, letting your hair down and dive into your creativity- and have fun! The energy of this year also supports making that big move you've been thinking about, starting a new job that feeds your soul, taking on a new project or community service work, dancing in the rain and doing what feels transformative, liberating, and in the flow of life.
This is a great year to create something in the world and to put ourselves out there a little more. The wave will be with you to move forward. Relax into it, so the wave doesn't become overpowering. In surfing, you keep looking where you want to go, and that advice applies here as well. Keep your eye on the outcome you are looking for and see where this wave can take you.
The yang wood energy embodies movement, the up-and-out energy, getting things done, starting that new project, springtime, sunrise, and the stable and transformative energy of the great redwood trees. In the body system, wood expresses in the tendons, the eyes, and the liver and gallbladder. This is a great year to do a liver or gallbladder juice cleanse, write that book you've been wanting to create, go hiking for hours, and taking up a new sport or hobby that develop courage and leadership and make you feel vital and alive! This is a great year for growth, travel, trying something new, letting your hair down and dive into your creativity- and have fun! The energy of this year also supports making that big move you've been thinking about, starting a new job that feeds your soul, taking on a new project or community service work, dancing in the rain and doing what feels transformative, liberating, and in the flow of life.
This is a great year to create something in the world and to put ourselves out there a little more. The wave will be with you to move forward. Relax into it, so the wave doesn't become overpowering. In surfing, you keep looking where you want to go, and that advice applies here as well. Keep your eye on the outcome you are looking for and see where this wave can take you.
2024
FENG SHUI
year of the yang wood dragon
Fengshui for this overall year:
Fengshui cures are to be placed on the Solar New Year, February 4th (but can be done anytime of the year; it's never too late!). The actual Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) was February 20th this 2024 year. Each year there are 4-5 auspicious directions, and 4-5 inauspicious directions (the Center is counted as a direction in the Chinese system).
It is notable in the Flying Star feng shui system that overall the energy has shifted 20 year cycles into period 9. The energy has been in period 8 for the last 20 years, and is switching to the #9 fire star beginning in 2024 for the next 20 years, until 2043. Some stars will be different in period 9 than they were the last 20 years, in period 8.
With period 9, the essence of energy is fire. Fire is love, joy, spirituality, connection, creativity and unity. It can also be unstable, aggressive and cause instability. The way you live into and experience this is up to you, the environment, and life's path.
Fire is also fast, so it is possible that things may speed up (when they've already been feeling so fast!). This can look like change, transformation and creativity. A key to riding the wave for these next 20 years is to embrace change, creativity and transformation and roll with it! This would be aligned with the overall fire energy of period 9. Some businesses may thrive in this world and be supported by it, especially the creative arts, the electronics world, spirituality and love focused industries. On the other side (and very sadly), political conflict, war and volatility can also be fueled by fire. It is of utmost important to focus on grounding, love and connectivity to balance out the negatives of this energy. The creative arts and spiritual work, both in-person and electronically, are a perfect tool to bring to light the imbalances of wars and negative politics and bring unity and love to light. The fire energy greatly supports that- so the qi would be in your sails (as we say) for creating change and transformation that way.
The 9 period also supports women, and there is a lot of positive energy for the next 20 years for women to be in positions of leadership and power.
Here are the directions for this year:
Auspicious 2024 directions: #1 Victory Star in the East, #4 Academic/Romance Star in the Northwest, #6 Heavenly Star in the Northeast, #8 Wealth Star in the North, #9 Prosperity Star in the Southwest. Hang out and active them the most!
Inauspicious 2024 directions: #2 Illness Star in the Southeast, #3 Quarrlesome Star in the Center, #5 Misfortune Star in the West, #7 Betrayal/Robbery Star in the South. Try to avoid renovation work in these areas and keep them quiet.
Grand Duke/Tai Sui is in the Southeast, Three Killings is in the South, and Sui Po (Year Breaker) is in the Northwest for 2024.
*Below are specifics for each direction, cures and enhancers as well as general lifestyle advice for each section. Often people don't have all the specific fengshui cures- one option is to buy them. Another is to get these fengshui cards from a woman we like on Etsy- they are just cards you place in each direction for the 2024 year (large cards that stay put for the whole year, and smaller ones that get moved every month). The link for that is here:
EAST
#1 Life Path Water Star, representing success, wealth, career, luck, life path and good reputation. Favorable if your office or front door are in this position. If activated correctly, this can bring success in one's finances and career.
Enhancers:
Enhance with water and metal cures.
Water: water images or fountain, colors blue and black.
Metal: metal singing bowl, gold coins or ingots, brass we lou (gourd), toad with coin, pair of fu dogs, tsai shen yeh (god of wealth sitting on tiger- place in west on desk or table looking into the room to protect your wealth and good luck).
Clear crystals, white orchids, lotus flower.
#1 Life Path Water Star, representing success, wealth, career, luck, life path and good reputation. Favorable if your office or front door are in this position. If activated correctly, this can bring success in one's finances and career.
Enhancers:
Enhance with water and metal cures.
Water: water images or fountain, colors blue and black.
Metal: metal singing bowl, gold coins or ingots, brass we lou (gourd), toad with coin, pair of fu dogs, tsai shen yeh (god of wealth sitting on tiger- place in west on desk or table looking into the room to protect your wealth and good luck).
Clear crystals, white orchids, lotus flower.
SOUTHEAST
This year, the #2 Illness/Wellness Star visits the Southeast. This is an illness star, but it is shifting some. It was related to illness and injury for decades, but now is acquiring healing gifts, so it is in the process over the next few years of changing from inauspicious to auspicious in this period 9 (read above over description about this overall 20 year change from period 8 to period 9)
Cures:
Earth supports the healing of this star and area. If you support this area right, it will bring about changes of self-empowerment and healing. If not, it may rest back where it has been with illness. Make sure not to introduce fire yet because it brings too much energy as this star is changing. Can also use some metal.
Earth: Colors yellow, orange and tan. Pottery, stones.
Healthy plants in the southeast.
Tai Sui Cures:
Place the Grand Duke/Tai Sui talisman in the Southeast to appease him. One of the best things you can do is to keep the area quiet and undisturbed and avoid renovations in this area. Also put your back toward this direction.
CENTER
The #3 Quarrelsome Wood/Annual Robbery Star visits the Center this year. It can relate to intelligence and promotion but also arguments. This star brings with it the vibrations of arguments, theft, hot tempers, loss of wealth, legal problems, stress, fights, misunderstandings and lawsuits (not something any of us enjoy!).
Cures:
Weaken with fire and earth. A bagua cure (without a mirror) will help deflect negative impacts. Stones and crystals are also helpful. Saging the center of the home and office is important to cleanse the area, as well as use essential oils or rose water spray. Candles are also helpful as the fire element. Red dragon protection buddha, protection talisman (esp. if red)
The #3 Quarrelsome Wood/Annual Robbery Star visits the Center this year. It can relate to intelligence and promotion but also arguments. This star brings with it the vibrations of arguments, theft, hot tempers, loss of wealth, legal problems, stress, fights, misunderstandings and lawsuits (not something any of us enjoy!).
Cures:
Weaken with fire and earth. A bagua cure (without a mirror) will help deflect negative impacts. Stones and crystals are also helpful. Saging the center of the home and office is important to cleanse the area, as well as use essential oils or rose water spray. Candles are also helpful as the fire element. Red dragon protection buddha, protection talisman (esp. if red)
NORTHWEST
The northwest is an auspicious energy this year, with the #4 Wood Star of Romance and Knowledge. It is also associated with art and literature. This is a great area to focus on with children who are studying in school to achieve good academic results! This area is one of manifestation, so place your wish list, photo of your dream vacation or whatever you want to bring into your life, and think very positive thoughts- the power of the mind is as powerful as feng shui! This year, the creativity star is weakened by the 9 fire energy. This is still a good time to plant seeds of desire, but the interruption in the 9 fire energy may mean the germination and sprouting may not be seen for awhile, but it will come. Be patient!
Enhancers:
Wood and water. Display fresh flowers in this area, and keep them fresh and happy. Small plants are also beneficial in this area to enhance the wood of this area. Focus on wood and water elements (avoid fire and metal colors such as reds and greens because that will weaken the #4 wood star). Focus on the colors blue and green. A Kuanyin statue is also helpful.
Use the romantic potential of this star by displaying love and romance enhancers, such as a statue of lovers, heart symbols, and photographs of loved ones. A classic Chinese love enhancers is a symbol of 2 fish or mandarin ducks or 2 crystals in the window.
Books or a bookshelf in this area will strengthen the potential academic success granted by this annual star. This area is great for students, artists, writers, travelers and healers. A crystal globe on your work desk and study is also helpful! The Northwest area is a good area in 2024 to display your vision board (if you have or want to create one).
WEST
The #5 Misfortune Earth Star will bring negative luck and vibrations to families; it is the most dangerous area of your home and property this year. This star is in charge of misfortune, accidents, loss, disputes, injury. It is best to keep this area quiet and not do renovations in this sector of the house. That will minimize the negative affects this energy has on your life! Focus on metal and water elements for cures; avoid earth colors such as browns and yellows as well as avoid candles and red colors in this area.
Cures:
Saltwater cure, anti-misfortune symbol (like a pagoda), metal chimes, Buddha statue, singing bowl, even metal pots and pans! OM AH HUM chant. Metal is good in this area, as are colors of white, gray and blue good. Pi xue statues (2 winged Chinese mythical creatures) or a copper bell will help drive out the negative influences.
It is best to avoid this area this year, but if you need to be in it, here are some things to help suppress the unfavorable effects (which tend to range from loss of money, fatal illness, major accidents, big disruption of business plans, etc.). Classic fengshui cures are a salt water cure and a bagua with a mirror as well as metal objects. If your front or back door is in the W, place a 6 rod metal wind chime to weaken the #5 star. If your kitchen is in the W, place white towels or white decorations by your stove. If your bedroom is in the W, use a brass Wu Luo gourd. A Tsai Shen Yeh (God of wealth) statue in gold will also help reduce the bad earth and protect your wealth.
Avoid: Renovation work in this area and keep it quiet as well as sedentary activity for over 2 hours. Remove fire elements (red colors, candles, etc.) as well as earth.
Use a five prong metal wind chime to dissipate the effects.
The #5 Misfortune Earth Star will bring negative luck and vibrations to families; it is the most dangerous area of your home and property this year. This star is in charge of misfortune, accidents, loss, disputes, injury. It is best to keep this area quiet and not do renovations in this sector of the house. That will minimize the negative affects this energy has on your life! Focus on metal and water elements for cures; avoid earth colors such as browns and yellows as well as avoid candles and red colors in this area.
Cures:
Saltwater cure, anti-misfortune symbol (like a pagoda), metal chimes, Buddha statue, singing bowl, even metal pots and pans! OM AH HUM chant. Metal is good in this area, as are colors of white, gray and blue good. Pi xue statues (2 winged Chinese mythical creatures) or a copper bell will help drive out the negative influences.
It is best to avoid this area this year, but if you need to be in it, here are some things to help suppress the unfavorable effects (which tend to range from loss of money, fatal illness, major accidents, big disruption of business plans, etc.). Classic fengshui cures are a salt water cure and a bagua with a mirror as well as metal objects. If your front or back door is in the W, place a 6 rod metal wind chime to weaken the #5 star. If your kitchen is in the W, place white towels or white decorations by your stove. If your bedroom is in the W, use a brass Wu Luo gourd. A Tsai Shen Yeh (God of wealth) statue in gold will also help reduce the bad earth and protect your wealth.
Avoid: Renovation work in this area and keep it quiet as well as sedentary activity for over 2 hours. Remove fire elements (red colors, candles, etc.) as well as earth.
Use a five prong metal wind chime to dissipate the effects.
NORTHEAST
The Northeast is an Auspicious direction this year with the #6 Business and Good Luck Energy Metal Star visiting. This star is beneficial for success and promotions. It represents a kind of authority based on hard work and perseverance. This is a great area for work success, but if your bedroom is located in this direction, the negative aspects of the energy such as loneliness, sadness, and sudden changes may affect you (blue bedsheets will help!). This year is combined with the #3 star which is legal issues, so that's not great. Add earth element to strengthen the #6 metal star and reduce the #3 wood star.
Enhancers:
Metal and Earth: yellow pillows, clay vase and pottery, 6 Chinese coins, crystals, Fu dogs, prosperity Buddha.
The Northeast is an Auspicious direction this year with the #6 Business and Good Luck Energy Metal Star visiting. This star is beneficial for success and promotions. It represents a kind of authority based on hard work and perseverance. This is a great area for work success, but if your bedroom is located in this direction, the negative aspects of the energy such as loneliness, sadness, and sudden changes may affect you (blue bedsheets will help!). This year is combined with the #3 star which is legal issues, so that's not great. Add earth element to strengthen the #6 metal star and reduce the #3 wood star.
Enhancers:
Metal and Earth: yellow pillows, clay vase and pottery, 6 Chinese coins, crystals, Fu dogs, prosperity Buddha.
SOUTH
The south is an inauspicious energy this year, hosting the powerful #7 yin metal star of conflict, stress and loss. Do not disturb this area and keep it quiet. The Three Killings energy is also in the South sector this year, so can cause extra problems with deceit, assault, robbery and violence. Wood and water cures will help negate these inauspicious energies.
Cures:
Water element (in moderation since the South is fire and water puts out fire): black doormat, obsidian stone, or could use some fire element like red pillows or red flowers.
Wood: plants
Rice cure: you can put some rice in a small bowl or dish, especially if black or blue or green and put a note inside saying "to cleanse and avoid misfortune." On top of the rice can be a gold coin and on top of that a stone like mahogany obsidian. This safeguards the home and people.
Three Killings:
A yearly energy that represents loss, legal problems and general troubles. To neutralize this energy you can put the 3 celestial guardians or Pi Yao (Chinese mythical winged creatures in a pair).
The south is an inauspicious energy this year, hosting the powerful #7 yin metal star of conflict, stress and loss. Do not disturb this area and keep it quiet. The Three Killings energy is also in the South sector this year, so can cause extra problems with deceit, assault, robbery and violence. Wood and water cures will help negate these inauspicious energies.
Cures:
Water element (in moderation since the South is fire and water puts out fire): black doormat, obsidian stone, or could use some fire element like red pillows or red flowers.
Wood: plants
Rice cure: you can put some rice in a small bowl or dish, especially if black or blue or green and put a note inside saying "to cleanse and avoid misfortune." On top of the rice can be a gold coin and on top of that a stone like mahogany obsidian. This safeguards the home and people.
Three Killings:
A yearly energy that represents loss, legal problems and general troubles. To neutralize this energy you can put the 3 celestial guardians or Pi Yao (Chinese mythical winged creatures in a pair).
NORTH
The North hosts the #8 earth wealth and prosperity star this year. This has been the most auspicious star for a long time, but it's ability to provide ongoing security is fading. Yang Earth helps activate support this star may still have to offer. This star will also take over some of the energy the #4 star has help in terms of enhancing relationships with friends and others, as well as enhancing love life. It is said this star will activate Peach Blossom luck!
Enhancers:
Yang Earth: colors yellow, orange and tan. Stones and pottery- things from the earth. Art of fields and mountains.
Hang metal wind chimes outside and other metal comes inside the house.
Money tree, selenite stone, crystals and quartz, love emblems (like a pair of ducks or hearts).
The North hosts the #8 earth wealth and prosperity star this year. This has been the most auspicious star for a long time, but it's ability to provide ongoing security is fading. Yang Earth helps activate support this star may still have to offer. This star will also take over some of the energy the #4 star has help in terms of enhancing relationships with friends and others, as well as enhancing love life. It is said this star will activate Peach Blossom luck!
Enhancers:
Yang Earth: colors yellow, orange and tan. Stones and pottery- things from the earth. Art of fields and mountains.
Hang metal wind chimes outside and other metal comes inside the house.
Money tree, selenite stone, crystals and quartz, love emblems (like a pair of ducks or hearts).
SOUTHWEST
The Southwest is an auspicious energy this year, hosting the powerful #9 star of magnifying prosperity for 2024. Beginning this year, the #9 star is the primary wealth, recognition and fame star for the next 20 years. If you sleep or sit in this area, you will reap extra benefits from this magnification energy. It is known to bring prestige, promotions, and overall good news. This is a prosperous energy of the year! The #9 star is also a fire element star, and is indicated for great wealth and luck. The Yang Wood Dragon can cause financial instability, so activation and cures in this area is very important this 2024 years.
Enhancers:
Fire and wood elements and colors. It is ideal to be South facing and have a mountain view (for those that lucky:)
Fire: colors orange, red, and pink, stones, candles, strong lights
Wood: color green, plants and flowers, wood furniture or decorations
Fire element cures such as candles, Himalayan salt lamps, fiery colors (red, purple, orange, magenta and yellow), images of fire will help help enhance the #9 star. A strong light source in the southwest is also a very good activation.
The Southwest is an auspicious energy this year, hosting the powerful #9 star of magnifying prosperity for 2024. Beginning this year, the #9 star is the primary wealth, recognition and fame star for the next 20 years. If you sleep or sit in this area, you will reap extra benefits from this magnification energy. It is known to bring prestige, promotions, and overall good news. This is a prosperous energy of the year! The #9 star is also a fire element star, and is indicated for great wealth and luck. The Yang Wood Dragon can cause financial instability, so activation and cures in this area is very important this 2024 years.
Enhancers:
Fire and wood elements and colors. It is ideal to be South facing and have a mountain view (for those that lucky:)
Fire: colors orange, red, and pink, stones, candles, strong lights
Wood: color green, plants and flowers, wood furniture or decorations
Fire element cures such as candles, Himalayan salt lamps, fiery colors (red, purple, orange, magenta and yellow), images of fire will help help enhance the #9 star. A strong light source in the southwest is also a very good activation.