The collaboration between the annual Four Green and the period’s One White stars represents scientific developments and reputations. The former’s wood is nourished by the latter’s water. Metal poses a threat to Four Green’s wood, so use water elements like blues, greens and greys for protection; bring in sailors and trade and cultivate the better nature of a precarious sector.

Despite having the troublesome Five Yellow in the background, the presence of Eight White in 2024 offers opportunities. Maximise it by taming the sector’s water with fire. Focus on activities related to toys, chefs and flammables to buttress Eight White’s earth energy and maintain a steady flow of money. Factories and production will flourish in an otherwise quiet year.

The Six White symbolises wealth and success, particularly when this metal star is positioned in the northeast, ruled by earth this year. But Three Emerald, the period-nine wood star known for conflicts, poses a challenge. To succeed, promote the earth element through construction, hotels, ceramics and jade as they aid the metal and hinder the wood; if not, expect the two to fight like cats and dogs.

In the west, the yearly Five Yellow and period nine’s Two Black pose challenges such as traffic accidents and possible pestilences. Use metal as a conduit to filter the earth’s unruly and jostling energy. Lawyers and banks should be active; appraisers and managers will also have a busy year in a perilous sector.

The Three Emerald holds the centre this year, signifying lawsuits, struggles and misfortune. Law firms and property-focused civil organisations may find this star chiming with their clientele. That said, the Nine Purple in the background, representing fire, will consume all of Three Emerald’s wood and any misfortune in this area will be minor niggles at most.

The One White is the year star and the Seven Red is the incoming period star. This combination can bring success, wealth, and even an abundance of affection. Consider running a dating agency in your spare time - it will also foster teamwork and cooperation. Watch out for white-collar crime and transportation snarls in this sector.

As the yearly Nine Purple enters Six White’s 20-year home, it is a good time to travel and celebrate. Whether you work or reside in this sector, it will boost wealth in a fickle year. Watch out for radiation leaks, forest fires and droughts due to the possible return of the Old Fire God. Keeping things clean and tidy will pay off in this direction.

The Three Killings and Seven Red in the south bring robberies, fire and all forms of incarceration. Ameliorating it somewhat is the Four Green moving into the background, bringing wood, but the Seven Red’s metal will destroy the possible beneficial gifts from success in intellectual endeavour and reputation that the Four Green would normally offer.

The Tai Sui and the Two Black are conspiring in this area; Eight White also moves into the background. All indicate potential health issues, separation and even earthquakes. Avoid all construction activities here. Possible antagonism with seniors may also arise. Metal can use up some of that earth energy, or wood can restrain it, whichever best suits your purposes.