We are in count down mode for the Solar New Year which is 4th February. The days either side are regarded as void days. Important events should be postponed until about the 6th of February.

Tues 31st Jan 2012: yin metal rabbit - same as the fading year

• year: yin metal rabbit
• month: yin metal ox
• day: yin metal rabbit

The emperor is yin metal.

The flow is to metal making the emperor very strong. All the stems are yin metal.

Even if you are a yin metal person you might find today a strain - you should lift up your voice and sing - which is the natural expression of yin metal. This allows the qi to flow.

It could bring relationships under pressure - and it will be from what people say rather than what they don't say. Reflect carefully before you speak - you might not express what is in your heart but what is in your bile.

Wed 1st Feb: yang water dragon - same as the year to come

This is the 2nd last day that you can really do those important things until the 6th of February.

• year: yin metal rabbit
• month: yin metal ox
• day: yang water dragon

The emperor is yang water.

The flow is towards water and towards the emperor.

If you are a yang water person who likes to be strong then today will bring you some support. If you are a yang metal person who likes to be strong the day is most likely to be tricky for you.

Use the flow to tidy up and bring order to chaos. If you don't know where to start then start on the very smallest part of the whole. Stop, celebrate or acknowledge and then move on to the next part. A little bit like eating something that was good for you but which you didn't like as a kid.

Thurs 2nd Feb: yin water snake - travel sign

• year: yin metal rabbit
• month: yin metal ox
• day: yin water snake

The emperor is yin water.

The flow is from metal to water - the emperor is therefore strong.

There is weakness in strength and strength in weakness - the paradox of Tao.

Walk slowly.

Don't rush.

Each step brings you to the best moment of your life,

the present moment.

Thich Nhat Than

Fri 3rd Feb: yang wood horse

Today is regarded as a void day as it precedes the solar new year.

• year: yin metal rabbit
• month: yin metal ox
• day: yang wood horse

The emperor is yang wood.

The horse and the rabbit are in a clash. They are also both romance stars and they clash with each other. Take special care to be present and thoughtful in your romantic relationships. Romance stars also pertain to those in the entertainment industry so take care in your dealings if your industry is romancing the public. There is more pressure on the horse than the rabbit.

Sat 4th Feb: yin wood sheep - solar new year

Today is one for reflecting deeply on what you want for the coming year. You should have done your ceremony for the coming year and be able to taste, feel the new energy and the optimism of the dragon.

• year: yang water dragon
• month: yang water tiger
• day: yin wood sheep

The emperor is yin wood.

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Sun 5th Feb: yang fire monkey - void day

• year: yang water dragon
• month: yang water tiger
• day: yang fire monkey

The emperor is yang fire.

The flow is to water. The emperor is controlled by power - it is very very strong and will result in frustration for those who do not like being controlled. Impose your own restrictions and you will transcend and learn the lesson.

The monkey and the tiger clash but the monkey prefers to hang out with the dragon thus relieving the pressure.

Fire and water clash creating steam. We will not be able to see the real picture so even more important to observe the void. Another do nothing day.

Mon  6th Feb: yin fire rooster - start now

• year: yang water dragon
• month: yang water tiger
• day: yin fire rooster

The emperor is yin fire.

He yields completely by combining with the yang water sitting next to him to form wood.

The flow to wood is the most bright and so attention goes to wood which in turn nourishes the emperor. A complex situation and a child born today will be mercurial - tricky to get it right with this child. Get help and use Chinese herbs and acupressure to assist the child. As they grow you will need to help nourish his or her mind and help them make decisions for themselves.

By Jimmie I have forgotten to have my annual follow up done.