December 2026 Flying Stars
December 6, 9:52 PM – January 5, 2027, 9:09 AM (US Eastern). Protect reserves, rest and reflect.
December 2026 at a glance
The Metal Rat month is month 11 of the Fire Horse Feng Shui year. This month the 7 Red flies into the Center over the annual 1 White, bringing disputes, theft and loss to the heart of the home. Take the most care in the South and East. The brightest corners are the Northeast, where 4 meets 1 and the Southeast, where 9 meets 6.
December 2026 Flying Stars grid
The big number is this month’s star; the small one is the 2026 annual star beneath it. Tap a sector for its meaning and what to do. South is at the top, as in a traditional Lo Shu chart.
Southeast: annual 9 Purple + monthly 6 White
Meaning: The annual 9 Purple (celebration, joy and recognition, the ruling star of Period 9) meets this month’s 6 White (helpful people, mentors and authority).
What to do
Activate with Earth, the resource of Metal: ceramics, crystals and earthy yellow tones.
Home sector of the Dragon and Snake.
South: annual 5 Yellow + monthly 2 Black
Meaning: The annual 5 Yellow (the misfortune star: accidents, illness and setbacks) meets this month’s 2 Black (the illness star: health, stomach and fatigue). Also the Tai Sui and annual 5 Yellow sector this year.
What to do
Metal cure: a metal bowl, a bell, wind chimes or a brass gourd (wu lou); keep it quiet. Keep your annual cure in place and avoid renovation.
Home sector of the Horse.
Southwest: annual 7 Red + monthly 4 Green
Meaning: The annual 7 Red (disputes, theft and loss) meets this month’s 4 Green (study, writing, creativity and romance).
What to do
Activate with Water, the resource of Wood: fresh plants, lucky bamboo or a small water feature, and keep the annual 7 Red calm with still water.
Home sector of the Goat and Monkey.
East: annual 8 White + monthly 5 Yellow
Meaning: The annual 8 White (prosperity: steady wealth and long-term plans) meets this month’s 5 Yellow (the misfortune star: accidents, illness and setbacks).
What to do
Moving or heavy Metal cure: wind chimes, a bell or a metal bowl; no renovation or drilling.
Home sector of the Rabbit.
Center: annual 1 White + monthly 7 Red
Meaning: The annual 1 White (new flows: career, relationships and quiet new beginnings) meets this month’s 7 Red (disputes, theft and loss).
What to do
Water cure: an indoor fountain or still water in a blue or black container; secure valuables.
West: annual 3 Jade + monthly 9 Purple
Meaning: The annual 3 Jade (quarrels, friction and legal trouble) meets this month’s 9 Purple (celebration, joy and recognition, the ruling star of Period 9).
What to do
Activate with Wood, the resource of Fire: healthy plants and warm light; gather and celebrate here, and keep the annual 3 Jade calm with red earth or terracotta.
Home sector of the Rooster.
Northeast: annual 4 Green + monthly 1 White
Meaning: The annual 4 Green (study, writing, creativity and romance) meets this month’s 1 White (new flows: career, relationships and quiet new beginnings).
What to do
Activate with Metal, the resource of Water: a metal ornament, a clock or brass.
Home sector of the Ox and Tiger.
North: annual 6 White + monthly 3 Jade
Meaning: The annual 6 White (helpful people, mentors and authority) meets this month’s 3 Jade (quarrels, friction and legal trouble). Also the Three Killings and Year Breaker sector this year.
What to do
Red Earth cure: natural brick, terracotta or a touch of red; keep conversations calm. Keep your annual cure in place and avoid renovation.
Home sector of the Rat.
Northwest: annual 2 Black + monthly 8 White
Meaning: The annual 2 Black (the illness star: health, stomach and fatigue) meets this month’s 8 White (prosperity: steady wealth and long-term plans).
What to do
Activate with Fire, the resource of Earth: warm bright light and red or purple accents, and keep the annual 2 Black calm with metal.
Home sector of the Dog and Pig.
Sector by sector
Annual star + monthly star, and the action to take this month.
| Sector | Stars | Rating | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 6 + 3 | Mixed | Red Earth cure: natural brick, terracotta or a touch of red; keep conversations calm. Keep your annual cure in place and avoid renovation. |
| Northeast | 4 + 1 | Auspicious | Activate with Metal, the resource of Water: a metal ornament, a clock or brass. |
| East | 8 + 5 | Caution | Moving or heavy Metal cure: wind chimes, a bell or a metal bowl; no renovation or drilling. |
| Southeast | 9 + 6 | Auspicious | Activate with Earth, the resource of Metal: ceramics, crystals and earthy yellow tones. |
| South | 5 + 2 | Caution | Metal cure: a metal bowl, a bell, wind chimes or a brass gourd (wu lou); keep it quiet. Keep your annual cure in place and avoid renovation. |
| Southwest | 7 + 4 | Mixed | Activate with Water, the resource of Wood: fresh plants, lucky bamboo or a small water feature, and keep the annual 7 Red calm with still water. |
| West | 3 + 9 | Mixed | Activate with Wood, the resource of Fire: healthy plants and warm light; gather and celebrate here, and keep the annual 3 Jade calm with red earth or terracotta. |
| Northwest | 2 + 8 | Mixed | Activate with Fire, the resource of Earth: warm bright light and red or purple accents, and keep the annual 2 Black calm with metal. |
| Center | 1 + 7 | Mixed | Water cure: an indoor fountain or still water in a blue or black container; secure valuables. |
Recommendations for December 2026
Steps to work with this month’s energy at home and at work.
- Cure the South first: the annual 5 Yellow meets the monthly 2 Black. Metal cure: a metal bowl, a bell, wind chimes or a brass gourd (wu lou); keep it quiet. Keep your annual cure in place and avoid renovation.
- Cure the East first: the annual 8 White meets the monthly 5 Yellow. Moving or heavy Metal cure: wind chimes, a bell or a metal bowl; no renovation or drilling.
- Activate the Northeast (annual 4 with monthly 1): activate with Metal, the resource of Water: a metal ornament, a clock or brass.
- Activate the Southeast (annual 9 with monthly 6): activate with Earth, the resource of Metal: ceramics, crystals and earthy yellow tones.
- Sign contracts and finalize deals on Metal days (Monkey and Rooster days): Dec 12, 13, 24, 25.
- Avoid renovation, digging or loud work in the South (Tai Sui and annual 5 Yellow), North (Three Killings and Year Breaker).
Zodiac forecast for December 2026
Each sign’s outlook combines the stars in its home sector with how the Rat month interacts with the sign. If you were born before February 4, use the previous year’s animal.
Rat: Your Own Month
1948 · 1960 · 1972 · 1984 · 1996 · 2008 · 2020
It is your own animal month: be seen, but don’t rush. Your home sector, the North, holds the annual 6 White with this month’s 3 Jade: the quarrel star visits your home sector, so choose your words and put agreements in writing. In 2026 your sign clashes with the Horse year, so keep a low profile.
- Lucky days: Dec 8, 12, 17, 20, 24, 29, Jan 1
- Take care on: Dec 10, 22, Jan 3
- Remedy: In your North sector: red Earth cure: natural brick, terracotta or a touch of red; keep conversations calm.
Ox: Career Doors Open
1949 · 1961 · 1973 · 1985 · 1997 · 2009 · 2021
The Rat is your secret friend, giving you quiet support this month. Your home sector, the Northeast, holds the annual 4 Green with this month’s 1 White: new flows reach your home sector: a good month for career moves, new contacts and fresh starts.
- Lucky days: Dec 9, 13, 16, 21, 25, 28, Jan 2
- Take care on: Dec 11, 23, Jan 4
- Remedy: In your Northeast sector: activate with Metal, the resource of Water: a metal ornament, a clock or brass.
Tiger: Career Doors Open
1950 · 1962 · 1974 · 1986 · 1998 · 2010 · 2022
The Rat month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Northeast, holds the annual 4 Green with this month’s 1 White: new flows reach your home sector: a good month for career moves, new contacts and fresh starts.
- Lucky days: Dec 10, 14, 15, 22, 26, 27, Jan 3
- Take care on: Dec 12, 24
- Remedy: In your Northeast sector: activate with Metal, the resource of Water: a metal ornament, a clock or brass.
Rabbit: Slow Down
1951 · 1963 · 1975 · 1987 · 1999 · 2011 · 2023
The Rat month brings small irritations and red tape, so double-check your work. Your home sector, the East, holds the annual 8 White with this month’s 5 Yellow: the misfortune star visits your home sector, so avoid risks, big purchases and renovation.
- Lucky days: Dec 11, 14, 15, 23, 26, 27, Jan 4
- Take care on: Dec 13, 25
- Remedy: In your East sector: moving or heavy Metal cure: wind chimes, a bell or a metal bowl; no renovation or drilling.
Dragon: Helpful People Arrive
1952 · 1964 · 1976 · 1988 · 2000 · 2012 · 2024
The Rat is one of your allies, so teamwork and introductions go smoothly. Your home sector, the Southeast, holds the annual 9 Purple with this month’s 6 White: mentors and people in authority are on your side: ask for support.
- Lucky days: Dec 12, 13, 16, 24, 25, 28
- Take care on: Dec 14, 26
- Remedy: In your Southeast sector: activate with Earth, the resource of Metal: ceramics, crystals and earthy yellow tones.
Snake: Helpful People Arrive
1953 · 1965 · 1977 · 1989 · 2001 · 2013 · 2025
The Rat month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Southeast, holds the annual 9 Purple with this month’s 6 White: mentors and people in authority are on your side: ask for support.
- Lucky days: Dec 12, 13, 17, 24, 25, 29
- Take care on: Dec 15, 27
- Remedy: In your Southeast sector: activate with Earth, the resource of Metal: ceramics, crystals and earthy yellow tones.
Horse: Clash Month: Move Carefully
1954 · 1966 · 1978 · 1990 · 2002 · 2014 · 2026
The Rat month clashes with your sign, so stay flexible, travel carefully and avoid confrontations. Your home sector, the South, holds the annual 5 Yellow with this month’s 2 Black: the illness star visits your home sector, so rest, eat simply and look after your stomach. 2026 is your own year, so move steadily.
- Lucky days: Dec 11, 14, 18, 23, 26, 30, Jan 4
- Take care on: Dec 16, 28
- Remedy: In your South sector: metal cure: a metal bowl, a bell, wind chimes or a brass gourd (wu lou); keep it quiet. Carry a charm of your secret friend, the Goat.
Goat: Romance & Ideas
1955 · 1967 · 1979 · 1991 · 2003 · 2015 · 2027
The Rat month brings hidden friction, so be patient with others. Your home sector, the Southwest, holds the annual 7 Red with this month’s 4 Green: study, writing, creativity and romance are favoured this month.
- Lucky days: Dec 7, 10, 15, 19, 22, 27, 31, Jan 3
- Take care on: Dec 17, 29
- Remedy: In your Southwest sector: activate with Water, the resource of Wood: fresh plants, lucky bamboo or a small water feature.
Monkey: Romance & Ideas
1944 · 1956 · 1968 · 1980 · 1992 · 2004 · 2016
The Rat is one of your allies, so teamwork and introductions go smoothly. Your home sector, the Southwest, holds the annual 7 Red with this month’s 4 Green: study, writing, creativity and romance are favoured this month.
- Lucky days: Dec 8, 9, 16, 20, 21, 28, Jan 1, 2
- Take care on: Dec 18, 30
- Remedy: In your Southwest sector: activate with Water, the resource of Wood: fresh plants, lucky bamboo or a small water feature.
Rooster: Time to Shine
1945 · 1957 · 1969 · 1981 · 1993 · 2005 · 2017
The Rat month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the West, holds the annual 3 Jade with this month’s 9 Purple: celebration and recognition reach your home sector: be visible and celebrate milestones.
- Lucky days: Dec 8, 9, 17, 20, 21, 29, Jan 1, 2
- Take care on: Dec 7, 19, 31
- Remedy: In your West sector: activate with Wood, the resource of Fire: healthy plants and warm light; gather and celebrate here.
Dog: Money Moves
1946 · 1958 · 1970 · 1982 · 1994 · 2006 · 2018
The Rat month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Northwest, holds the annual 2 Black with this month’s 8 White: prosperity reaches your home sector: a good month for steady saving and long-term plans.
- Lucky days: Dec 7, 10, 18, 19, 22, 30, 31, Jan 3
- Take care on: Dec 8, 20, Jan 1
- Remedy: In your Northwest sector: activate with Fire, the resource of Earth: warm bright light and red or purple accents.
Pig: Money Moves
1947 · 1959 · 1971 · 1983 · 1995 · 2007 · 2019
The Rat month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Northwest, holds the annual 2 Black with this month’s 8 White: prosperity reaches your home sector: a good month for steady saving and long-term plans.
- Lucky days: Dec 7, 11, 18, 19, 23, 30, 31, Jan 4
- Take care on: Dec 9, 21, Jan 2
- Remedy: In your Northwest sector: activate with Fire, the resource of Earth: warm bright light and red or purple accents.
Keep going
Star meanings and cures follow Marina V. Parrish’s books Feng Shui Basics and Period 9, and the annual directions on Travel for the Better Luck. Monthly stars change at each solar term; times are US Eastern. Feng Shui is a traditional practice for reflection and planning. It is not a substitute for medical, legal or financial advice.
Plan trips by direction on Travel for the Better Luck, or see every month on one page in All Monthly Flying Stars.
