September 2024 I Ching Yin Water Rooster: Development, Completion, Innocence, Waiting

The Rooster is the 10th animal of the Chinese Zodiac. The personality characteristics are that of being outspoken, perfectionistic, organized, and quick to come to the right decision. They are who you want in your corner when there is a crisis, since they tend to align with those fighting for justice and have a strong sense of morality. Because they thrive on efficiency and being capable, they can easily keep their calm when @#&* hits the fan!

Yin Water this month highlights adaptability, communication, artistic endeavors, and out of the box thinking. It's been compared to a gentle rain, nourishing all with gentleness, but it can also feel like fog or mist, which lends a mysterious, moody vibe and can increase fearfulness, introversion, and lack of consistency.

This month, expect to see opportunities for examining relationships that feel out of harmony. Those that seem to hinder forward progress may be severed, or at least given the opportunity to draw up a new contract. The loudness of Rooster, naturally aligned with the Earth element, will be immensely enhanced by the Yin Water element. Do your best to check in on your strong friends this month...they may be feeling extra vulnerable underneath it all.

The overall card for September is #53, Development. It signifies gradual progress, adaptability, and continuity. It's a reminder to stay focused in the present and avoid dreaming about the future. Don't look for shortcuts by seeking distractions from the task at hand. Be patient, as this new energy of cooperation, respect and shared vision will have us all feeling like beginners in a dance class. One step, one beat at a time and we will get the hang of it!

Clarifying card #63 Completion, focus line 1:
The race is won, the goal achieved! Hurray! But now what? The moment of your triumph is at hand, but it can slip away with carelessness or inattention. Let the Yin Water vibe of the month help you harness this energy and contain it. Don't bail out on your goal. Stay firm to your vision. The events that are happening now are all part of the plan that you set in motion earlier, so stay calm, take a deep breath, and "just keep Swimming"!

Card #25 Innocence, focus line 5:
Retrain your brain to find the joy in life, and seek out simplicity, open-heartedness, and spontaneity! Listen to your heart as it returns to an earlier form of innocence, and welcome the mistakes as part of the pleasure of being human. Notice the emotions, don't become them. And above all, expect the unexpected and actively search for how this new experience is FOR you.

Card #5 Waiting, focus line 1:
As the song goes, "the waiting is the hardest part"! Many want change and they want it NOW, but it's not quite time. Moderation, right timing, and perseverance are the key words, and the best course of action is to step back and not push forward. Build up your inner strength as you prepare for what is to come, whatever that may be. Focus on a positive outlook and a healthy body, and make sure all of the essential tasks are done with great care. Above all, avoid anticipating problems and working out how to deal with them ahead of time! This is depleting your life force and agitates you. Worrying is a form of self-abuse, as it's aligning yourself with the very situation that you desire to avoid.