On the night of September 7, 2023, we enter the month of the Yin Metal Rooster. From an energetic perspective, this transition can align our goals with the arrival of great opportunities.
The energetic imprint of this time-space shift can be seen in the following chart, alongside the Luck Pillar starting at year 0, which is a key element of the chart.
On 2023.09.07, we transition into the month of the Yin Metal Rooster.
The chart's primary combination is the friendship between the Dragon and the Rooster. According to Chinese astrology, these two animal symbols create a metal combination. This empowers us to finally take charge of our decision-making, laying down the foundational pillars for the direction in which our leadership abilities can unfold.
Let’s explore the symbolic meaning of this analogy:
The
Dragon represents the unshakable rock, immovable constancy, the wisdom of the universe, power, and authority. The
Rooster’s Yin Metal symbolizes brilliance, recognition, distinction, triumph, and treasure.
The combined strength of the Dragon and the Rooster, fused with the Metal element, generates an unstoppable energy that drives you toward success, influence, and authority. The Earth energy, recognizing the value of this chance, knows that now is the moment to step into power.
This beautiful visual analogy highlights the emphasis of September:
The time has come to show all the knowledge, performance, and talents you have accumulated - often through hardship — in recent years. With this combination, if you take action toward your dreams, great fortune may accompany your efforts, potentially elevating you to higher leadership (high-level of metal combination).
This month gives insight into the ways we self-sabotage — how we might stand in our own way. It helps us see more clearly and make decisions based on acknowledging how we’ve held ourselves back until now. (Yang Earth as Companion element may symbolize our self's secrets, or remaining stuck in a comfort zone.)
September brings a crossroads.
With this influence, recognition and advancement are possible.
This period favors professional appointments — you may have the opportunity to gain a higher-paying and more powerful position, which, of course, brings greater responsibility.
The chart also indicates that everyone will receive the recognition and professional growth they deserve from the Universe. You will reap the success based on the effort and manner in which you’ve worked. (Rabbit in Harm and a half-wood trine with the Dragon.) Job changes or career shifts may bring something new into your life.
This is a life stage when a higher guiding force may confront you — or others — with hidden truths. Since the Dragon here represents a self element, the chart clearly urges you to examine what you are still hiding even from yourself. The metal element demands a deep inner reckoning with yourself. It asks: Are you ethical and fair with yourself?
Do you face and embrace your full truth? What have you held in because it felt easier than facing difficulty?
The main profile of this month's chart is Hurting Officer, which supports the surfacing of the questions above. It helps us shine and express the true motivations of our hearts — our dreams. We now dare to voice things we hadn’t before. This is the arrival of good fortune, enabling us to express what we believe in and how we wish to live moving forward. (This could relate to relationships, career etc.)
One thing to be mindful of: at a lower level, the Rooster can bring more ego, arrogance, or pompous tones into communication, which may do more harm than good. (The Rabbit in Harm is in opposition to the Rooster’s Hurting Officer.)
The best advice this month, according to the chart, is to speak with humility and remember where you came from. Excessive pride or communicating from a “high" could cut off the path to your goals.
If you find yourself in conversation with someone who insists on their own truth, acts like a know-it-all, or dominates the conversation, attribute it to the month’s energy.
This month, it’s easier to say the words you've long held back — even if they’ve hurt you inside — because now you feel it’s right.
There’s a big difference between constantly explaining your ego’s version of the truth and dazzling others with your intelligence, uniqueness, and slightly unconventional flair.
You might catch yourself putting more items in your shopping cart than usual, perhaps even items you wouldn’t normally allow yourself. Appearance, beauty, and cosmetic treatments become more prominent. We want to look better, slimmer, more toned. It’s a good time for a new haircut or to try a treatment you previously hesitated to explore. You may find it difficult to fit this into your routine or work schedule due to many tasks. (Rabbit DO in opposition to Rooster HO.)
A key double combination this month is Yin Water + Yang Earth, which provides temporary motivation to organize finances.
In decisions related to income or material matters, emotional fluctuations may be present.
Or, September may present multiple options for more stable income (e.g., a new job with a higher salary), but you may feel uncertain about committing long-term. This combination warns that even if you commit, it may not last, as the surrounding life circumstances may shift.
If possible, avoid signing contracts or launching new businesses right now, as too many variables are in play, and decisions made in September may not prove sustainable.
September's beautiful metal-related combination can bring inspiring encounters. (The Rabbit and Rooster can represent an immediate curiosity for one another.) New flirtations, romances, or connections may arise — not only due to the symbolic Peach Blossom Star associated with Rabbit and Rooster, but also thanks to the fire element created by the
Yin Water – Yang Earth combination, which heightens passionate meetings.
In
Chinese astrology, metal corresponds to Venus, and a friendly meeting can spark new possibilities not only in love but financially as well.
Finally, the Luck Pillar that begins at year 0 (and is thus immediately activated) encourages you to dare to leap — be entrepreneurial! A change is coming that will shake up your long-standing foundations. (Dragon–Dog opposition.)
If you can, let abundance in and seize your luck!
With love,
Suzanna
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