Master Sarah McAllister's 2023 Chinese Animal & Feng Shui Astrology mini-forecast for 2023

The Water Rabbit year is going to be a bit gentler than 2022; such is the nature of the generally timid Rabbit, but don't expect it to slow down too much as the Hare is also an aspect of the Rabbit zodiac and we all know how fast hares can run!

The natural element of the Rabbit is Yin Wood which is the energy of strategy and thoughtfulness. It can sometimes be over-cautious or fear the worst, but in some situations, this is advantageous as it can help steer you clear of trouble. Just try not to be pessimistic or overly timid. Yin wood is the delicate ferns and grasses, as opposed to the sturdy oak trees or large bamboo of yang wood.  

The Yin Water of the year is a spiritual type of Water associated with snowflakes, ice and smaller streams, smaller ponds and water that changes form. Don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to change your mind about your direction in life or encounter flaky people this year.

This water and wood combination in the year is harmonious and adds further power to the year's vitality, since Water feeds Wood. Unlike a Fire or a Metal Rabbit year where the chi is clashing and draining, the Water gives the Rabbit supportive energy. 

General themes for the year will be power and health. This could mean formal investigations into governments and health-related corporations. It also offers people a good opportunity to really focus on their health more, so if you have been struggling lately, now is the time to put the career in second gear and prioritise your physical and mental health. 

Does all this talk of animals and their chi sound strange? It is helpful to remember that the Chinese sages of old naturally attuned to universal law. Since this is not a linear type of thinking, they adopted metaphorical language to express the motion and behaviour of energy laws. The Chinese Animals are perfect metaphors to describe these different energetic phases - that’s all. And all of these cycles are going on all the time in Big Fate (100s of years), Monthly, Daily, and even Hourly and Minute cycles! The above is only a summary. It is such a fascinating study and so rewarding to see how the knowledge helps clients of mine to time their activities better and realise their true nature quicker than if they hadn’t got access to this knowledge. 

Feng Shui of 2023

This year there is a Black 2 sickness star in the East of the Flying Star. The 5 Yellow troublemaker star is in the Northwest. 

If you have a bedroom, office or main door in either the East or the North-West, try not to worry. Still, you would be wise to take some action as even though these directions are energetically a little quiet, the sickness will nonetheless 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. 

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The Chinese Horoscope of the year is Weak Earth, which means that Earth industries like real estate, property development, farming, ceramics, pottery, mining could be a bit challenged. Expect property prices to crash. This will be good for those who are able to or have had to wait to be in a position to purchase, but sadly many people could lose their homes unless they find ways to earn more or change to a lower-rate mortgage or downsize. Centralised power systems will also come under scrutinies, such as collectivism and communism. Yin Earth attracts adoration and intense criticism, so I expect governments and traditional power structures to be questioned and perhaps even overhauled this year, or at least the start of a transformation. Yin Earth is the transformer of the elements. It can take the crud (manure) and turn it into valuable energy. People with yin Earth as their self-element are very sensitive and desire harmony but often find themselves being ostracised because they are powerful mirrors for others due to their receptive and reflective nature. Happily, they are immensely strong, because yin Earth has the power to shift and transform, to be sand, to be mud, to be soil or shale and then compress into rare minerals and gems over time. This will also be a year where ‘what things represent’ will be peeled away to see what they really are. Some people might struggle with this at times, but if you have done the work and understand your own shadow and shortcomings, you will be able to flow with life much easier.  

The Leader of the Year is the Rabbit

Those born in the Year of the Rabbit are the Leader of the Year - birthdays in Rabbit 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2036, and 2047 are Rabbit people. Unlike 2017 (Year of the Rooster), that was their T’ai Soi, when they were against the leader, the Rabbit should make smoother progress towards their goals this year. I would encourage those born in the Year of the Rooster 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 Rabbit. 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 2023 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 2023 Year of the Water Rabbit! 

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 is surrounded by good fortune this year and will have to learn how to receive and to stay receptive rather than always wanting to push on. You will still be feeling pretty driven, but would do well to listen better - you will hear your own soul desires and also what is not being said by others. You have strong protection too this year - just make sure any financial dealings are created with strong contracts in place. 

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

The Ox this year is blessed financially 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. Make the most of your friends born in the Year of the Rat and the Rooster, as these are great allies for you. All this focus on solitary and introspective energy is helping you refine your leadership skills, so don’t get disheartened. Make the most of this rare time that supports you in really getting to know and value yourself. 

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

The Tiger will have a pretty neutral year since there are good and not-so-good portents affecting you this year that cancel one another out. Water and Wood Tigers are well placed though to surf off some of the year’s energy as the Water Rabbit is Water and Wood element. Be careful that other’s don’t try to pinch your energy this year though by taking credit for your work or literally some type of theft. It would be wise to review your personal security and habits you have to make sure your belongings are safe when you travel. 

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

The Rabbit is the Leader of the Year, so they should enjoy success in their endeavours since the main force of the annual energy is aligned to them. Obviously, it does depend on the specific type of Rabbit year you are born in (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth or Metal Tiger) and the rest of your Chinese Horoscope based on the different animals of the Time, Day, Month and Year of birth too, but on the whole some positive force favours the Rabbit. The Rabbit will nevertheless need to be mindful of their health this year so don’t overdo it in your enthusiasm to race ahead with plans. Water and Wood Rabbits are especially well placed so make the most of your time by staying focussed and effective! Hang out with friends born in year of the Dog, Pig and Sheep this year but obviously not excluding anyone not in that category! 

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

The Dragon has good earning potential again this year and might benefit from more small windfalls out of the blue. The Dragon will also need to take extra care in matters of intimacy, to make sure that they don’t get involved with extramarital affairs or with people with questionable sexual hygiene. Stay protected. 

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

There is good earning potential for Snakes this year and they too might also receive small windfalls or wins out of the blue. There could be feelings of loneliness again though so if you are single, try to reach out to connect with friends and to go out dating more so you don’t withdraw into yourself. It would also be a good opportunity to take time for yourself with a silent retreat or a sabbatical; just make sure to keep the balance between introspection and socialising. Don’t let anger and frustration get the better of you this year otherwise you could spoil any advances or good energy. On the whole though you are smiled upon but always be appreciative of your blessings and exercise patience with those who frustrate you. 

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

The Horse should enjoy another year with romance in the mix. Luck is with you on the whole. It would not be wise for you to invest in property this year though as it could prove to be a real headache for you. Hang out with friends born in the year of the Sheep, Dog and Tiger if you can as they will help you feel energised. 

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

The Sheep will receive a boost in career this year but need to make sure they don’t let themselves become frustrated and angry. Find a way to channel any resentments or annoyances so that you don’t get triggered and lose your temper. Hang out with friends born in the year of the Horse and also the Leader of the Year, the Rabbit, as well as the lighthearted and fun-natured Pig. 

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

The Monkey will sigh a relief as 2022 comes to a close and they are no longer against the energy. Use the early part of 2023 to get focussed on what you want to achieve or create this year, so you can stick to a plan. Otherwise you might find yourself wandering off path too much. Stay focussed, even if this means hiring an accountability coach. You will also need to take extra care in matters of intimacy, to make sure that they don’t get involved with extramarital affairs or with people with questionable sexual hygiene. Stay protected. 

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

The Rooster is against the leader (Rabbit) this year, so 2023 will either make or break you. If you have a strong chart there is an increased likelihood that it will stimulate you to make long overdue changes and you find the year helps you progress long held goals, but if you have a weak chart then it might overwhelm you and you end up with lots of setbacks. Get in touch for a personalised reading so we can help you reduce the negative influences and boost positive energy at your property and in your life. In general though the Rooster should avoid hazardous activities this year - instead of heading to the black runs this winter, opt for gentler cross country skiing or stick to the nursery slopes or easier less demanding runs. Don’t do extreme sports this year. Hanging out with your friends born in the year of the Snake, Ox or Dragon will help to boost your energy. Wearing a string of red embroidery silk around your waist all year will be helpful. Replace if it wears thin and breaks. You might find 2023 brings an urge to study towards a new qualification, so if that is the case it is the right time. 

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

The Dog could lose energy this year and needs to take care of their health more, so remember not to burn the candle at both ends and to take plenty of rest and wholesome early nights. If you can avoid having your bedroom in the NW of your home then do so but it would be best to have a personalised consultation to help strengthen you this year. Teaming up with people born in the year of the Rabbit, Horse and Tiger is especially advantageous this year.

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

The Pig will enjoy a good year as they align very well with the Rabbit, plus they will have opportunities to travel or even move home. They will, however, need to be mindful of dispersing their energy too much and will need to stay focussed and not be afraid to ask for advice in situations where they don’t know what is the next best step. Hang out with any friends born in the year of the Rabbit as they are strong in 2023 and might have some wise advice for you. 

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