October 8^th takes us into the month of the Metal Dog, the last month of fall in the Chinese solar calendar. With monthly star 3, a Wood element star associated with the Thunder trigram in the center of the Feng Shui Flying Star chart, it’s a month to be conscious of anger as conflicts can easily arise, with neither party willing to compromise.

The Metal Dog month is a time of self-reflection and of letting go what no longer serves. We’re preparing to turn within as Yin’s started to take over Yang after the September equinox. Metal is the element that cuts, clears, and reflects. What are you ready to release in the month ahead? Yang Metal, this month’s heavenly frequency, is also associated with justice and protection. Visualize warriors ready to defend with their swords. How can we protect and defend not only ourselves but also those weaker than us?

The Dog, as one of the four Earth signs in Chinese Astrology, is an in-between sign that helps us transition from fall to winter. Associated with Saturn, Earth is the element that keeps us rooted. As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog can be still and steady as a mountain, but hidden Yin Fire inside the Dog can lead to unpredictable behaviors. What may be seemingly calm can turn chaotic in an instant, especially with argument-prone star 3 in the center of the month’s Feng Shui chart. Take a deep breath and think carefully before you react.

Signs that have affinities with the Dog are secret friend the Rabbit and allies the Tiger and the Horse. Those with these signs in their chart can generally expect a collaborative month ahead, with support from their personal and professional networks.

It’s a heavy month if your chart contains a Dragon, the sign opposite the Dog. Manage your stress level by scheduling rest and well-being activities in your calendar. The Sheep (the Goat) and the Ox, the other two Earth signs, also need to take it easy as they form a square with the Dog.

OCTOBER 2022 FENG SHUI

In the Flying Star chart for October 2022 above, the numbers in green are the annual stars for the current year (good until February 3, 2023), while the numbers in blue refer to October 2022’s monthly stars (good from October 8 to November 6, 2022).

The various meanings associated with the flying star, its trigram, and its element at the center can provide us with guidance for the specific period.

This month, monthly star 3 rules the center of the Flying Star chart. The trigram associated with the monthly star 3 is Zhen, the Thunder trigram, which is of Yang Wood element. Conflicts and arguments can easily arise and escalate with star 3 in the center. Let Wood’s high frequency energy of compassion be your guide whenever you encounter anger or aggressiveness.

The Flying Star chart for October 2022 shows three very auspicious sectors, which are the North, Northeast, and Northwest. Do your daily activities in any of these sectors. The North sector is blessed with the monthly star 8 of prosperity and annual star 1 of wisdom and distant prosperity. Monthly star 6 of power and authority “flies” to the Northeast sector, which forms a lucky combination with the annual star 8 of current prosperity. Monthly star 4 of romance and academic excellence combines with annual star 6 of power in the Northwest, making this the ideal sector for social activities, studies, and work.

Keep the center, West, Southwest, and Southeast quiet – these are the sectors afflicted with the annual and monthly stars 5 of misfortune and stars 2 of illness. Reinforce all doors and windows located in the South sector, which is vulnerable to robberies and fire dangers with its 9/7 combination.

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