Glowing lanterns at night for the 2027 Fire Goat year
Month 12 of 12 · Water Ox · 癸丑

January 2028 Flying Stars

January 5, 2:54 PM – February 4, 2:31 AM (US Eastern). Rest, reflect and prepare the next cycle.

January 2028 at a glance

The Water Ox month closes the Fire Goat year. The Ox clashes with the Goat, so expect a slower, more demanding finish. Once again the monthly 5 Yellow lands on the annual 2 Black in the West, the year’s most serious combination, so keep the West quiet, cured and free of renovation until the new year begins on February 4. Use this month to study, reflect, clear clutter and plan for 2028. The Southwest (6 with 9) and the East (7 with 1) still offer money and competitive luck if you need them.

Month pillarWater Ox (Gui Chou)癸丑
Center star3 Jade Quarrelsome Starover the annual 9 Purple
Handle with careWest · Southeastmonthly 5 Yellow · monthly 2 Black
Contract days (Metal)Jan 12, 13, 24, 25Monkey and Rooster days

January 2028 Flying Stars grid

The big number is this month’s star; the small one is the 2027 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.

Light dot: auspicious or mixed. Dark dot: needs a cure. Dark border: the month’s most serious sector.
2
Southeast · Caution

Southeast: annual 8 White + monthly 2 Black

Meaning: Good luck for property and real estate.

What to do

Metal cure: a brass gourd (wu lou) or six coins; avoid red and yellow decor.

Home sector of the Dragon and Snake.

7
South · Mixed

South: annual 4 Green + monthly 7 Red

Meaning: Quarrels and disputes over careless paperwork, so read the fine print.

What to do

Still water in a blue or black container; avoid red and pink; secure valuables.

Home sector of the Horse.

9
Southwest · Auspicious

Southwest: annual 6 White + monthly 9 Purple

Meaning: Money luck, with friction between generations. Also the Tai Sui sector this year.

What to do

Activate: warm light and red or purple accents; gather and celebrate here.

Home sector of the Goat and Monkey.

1
East · Mixed

East: annual 7 Red + monthly 1 White

Meaning: Money luck through competition, but handle sharp tools carefully.

What to do

Activate: a small water feature or metal ornament; good for a desk or office. Keep your annual cure in place too.

Home sector of the Rabbit.

3
Center · Mixed

Center: annual 9 Purple + monthly 3 Jade

Meaning: At the heart of your home: arguments, disputes and persuasive talkers; guard against fire and theft.

What to do

Calm it with red: a red cloth, candle or lamp; no wind chimes or water.

5
West · Danger

West: annual 2 Black + monthly 5 Yellow

Meaning: The most serious combination of all: illness, loss and accidents. Also the Three Killings sector this year.

What to do

Keep it quiet: a brass six-rod wind chime or six coins, no drilling or renovation.

Home sector of the Rooster.

6
Northeast · Mixed

Northeast: annual 3 Jade + monthly 6 White

Meaning: Money luck and good fortune in legal matters, less so for young men. Also the Sui Po sector this year.

What to do

Activate: metal objects, a clock or brass; meet mentors and clients here. Keep your annual cure in place too.

Home sector of the Ox and Tiger.

8
North · Mixed

North: annual 5 Yellow + monthly 8 White

Meaning: Money troubles and a risk to children; don’t linger here. Also the 5 Yellow (annual) sector this year.

What to do

Activate: bright light, a crystal or a money plant, kept clean and in use. Keep your annual cure in place too.

Home sector of the Rat.

4
Northwest · Auspicious

Northwest: annual 1 White + monthly 4 Green

Meaning: Good for writing, study and reputation, with romance luck in the air.

What to do

Activate: fresh flowers, plants or lucky bamboo; study and create here.

Home sector of the Dog and Pig.

Sector by sector

Annual star + monthly star, and the action to take this month.

SectorStarsRatingWhat to do
North5 + 8MixedActivate: bright light, a crystal or a money plant, kept clean and in use.
Northeast3 + 6MixedActivate: metal objects, a clock or brass; meet mentors and clients here.
East7 + 1MixedActivate: a small water feature or metal ornament; good for a desk or office.
Southeast8 + 2CautionMetal cure: a brass gourd (wu lou) or six coins; avoid red and yellow decor.
South4 + 7MixedStill water in a blue or black container; avoid red and pink; secure valuables.
Southwest6 + 9AuspiciousActivate: warm light and red or purple accents; gather and celebrate here.
West2 + 5DangerKeep it quiet: a brass six-rod wind chime or six coins, no drilling or renovation.
Northwest1 + 4AuspiciousActivate: fresh flowers, plants or lucky bamboo; study and create here.
Center9 + 3MixedCalm it with red: a red cloth, candle or lamp; no wind chimes or water.

Recommendations for January 2028

Six steps to work with this month’s energy at home and at work.

  1. Cure the West first: it holds the monthly 5 Yellow over the annual 2 Black. Keep it quiet with a brass six-rod wind chime or six Chinese coins, and no drilling or renovation.
  2. Protect health in the Southeast, where the monthly 2 Black lands over the annual 8 White: place a brass gourd (wu lou) or six coins there, avoid red and yellow decor, and don’t sleep there if you feel unwell.
  3. Activate the Southwest (annual 6 with monthly 9), which brings money luck, with friction between generations. Try warm light and red or purple accents; gather and celebrate here.
  4. Activate the Northwest (annual 1 with monthly 4), which brings good for writing, study and reputation, with romance luck in the air. Try fresh flowers, plants or lucky bamboo; study and create here.
  5. Sign contracts and finalize deals on Metal days (Monkey and Rooster days): Jan 12, 13, 24, 25.
  6. Avoid renovation, digging or loud work in the North (annual 5 Yellow), the Southwest (Tai Sui), the Northeast (Sui Po) and the West (Three Killings).

Zodiac forecast for January 2028

Each sign’s outlook combines the stars in its home sector with how the Ox month interacts with the sign. If you were born before February 4, use the previous year’s animal.

Rat: Money Moves

1948 · 1960 · 1972 · 1984 · 1996 · 2008 · 2020

Mixed

The Ox is your secret friend, and its month gives you quiet support behind the scenes. Your home sector, the North, holds the annual 5 Yellow with this month’s 8 White: money troubles and a risk to children; don’t linger here. Money luck reaches your door: ask for the raise, close the sale or start the savings plan you have been postponing. 2027 asks your sign to tread carefully, so keep a low profile and protect your savings and health.

  • Lucky days: Jan 8, 12, 17, 20, 24, 29, Feb 1
  • Take care on: Jan 10, 22, Feb 3
  • Remedy: Activate your North sector with bright light, a crystal or a healthy plant; earthy yellow and beige are lucky for you. Keep your annual 5 Yellow cure in place.

Ox: Your Own Month

1949 · 1961 · 1973 · 1985 · 1997 · 2009 · 2021

Mixed

It is your own animal month, a time of attention and scrutiny: be seen, but don’t rush. Your home sector, the Northeast, holds the annual 3 Jade with this month’s 6 White: money luck and good fortune in legal matters, less so for young men. Authority figures look kindly on you, so it is a good month to approach a boss, a bank or an investor. 2027 asks your sign to tread carefully, so keep a low profile and protect your savings and health.

  • Lucky days: Jan 9, 13, 16, 21, 25, 28, Feb 2
  • Take care on: Jan 11, 23
  • Remedy: Add metal objects or a clock in your Northeast sector and wear white, gold or silver to attract mentors. Keep your annual 3 Jade cure in place.

Tiger: Helpful People Arrive

1950 · 1962 · 1974 · 1986 · 1998 · 2010 · 2022

Mixed

The Ox month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Northeast, holds the annual 3 Jade with this month’s 6 White: money luck and good fortune in legal matters, less so for young men. Helpful people and mentors appear: ask for advice, sponsorship or support, and you are likely to receive it.

  • Lucky days: Jan 10, 14, 15, 22, 26, 27, Feb 3
  • Take care on: Jan 12, 24
  • Remedy: Add metal objects or a clock in your Northeast sector and wear white, gold or silver to attract mentors. Keep your annual 3 Jade cure in place.

Rabbit: Career Doors Open

1951 · 1963 · 1975 · 1987 · 1999 · 2011 · 2023

Mixed

The Ox month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the East, holds the annual 7 Red with this month’s 1 White: money luck through competition, but handle sharp tools carefully. Work brings progress and new contacts, so it is a good month to update your résumé or pitch an idea. As one of 2027’s favoured signs, you have the wind at your back.

  • Lucky days: Jan 11, 14, 15, 23, 26, 27
  • Take care on: Jan 13, 25
  • Remedy: Put a small water feature or a metal ornament in your East sector and wear blue or white to boost career luck. Keep your annual 7 Red cure in place.

Dragon: Health First

1952 · 1964 · 1976 · 1988 · 2000 · 2012 · 2024

Challenging

The Ox month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Southeast, holds the annual 8 White with this month’s 2 Black: good luck for property and real estate. Your energy may dip, so protect your health: sleep well, eat simply and don’t ignore small symptoms.

  • Lucky days: Jan 12, 13, 16, 24, 25, 28
  • Take care on: Jan 14, 26
  • Remedy: Keep a brass gourd (wu lou) in your Southeast sector, wear white, gold or silver, and rest more.

Snake: Health First

1953 · 1965 · 1977 · 1989 · 2001 · 2013 · 2025

Mixed

The Ox belongs to your circle of allies, so teamwork, introductions and partnerships flow smoothly. Your home sector, the Southeast, holds the annual 8 White with this month’s 2 Black: good luck for property and real estate. Health comes first this month. Slow your pace, avoid overwork and keep up regular check-ups.

  • Lucky days: Jan 12, 13, 17, 24, 25, 29
  • Take care on: Jan 15, 27
  • Remedy: Keep a brass gourd (wu lou) in your Southeast sector, wear white, gold or silver, and rest more.

Horse: Guard Your Valuables

1954 · 1966 · 1978 · 1990 · 2002 · 2014 · 2026

Challenging

The Ox month “harms” your sign, so watch for hidden opposition and for people who promise more than they deliver. Your home sector, the South, holds the annual 4 Green with this month’s 7 Red: quarrels and disputes over careless paperwork, so read the fine print. Guard your wallet and your words: theft, loss and sharp disputes are possible, so lock up valuables and avoid risky deals. As one of 2027’s favoured signs, you have the wind at your back.

  • Lucky days: Jan 6, 11, 14, 18, 23, 26, 30
  • Take care on: Jan 16, 28
  • Remedy: Place still water in a blue or black bowl in your South sector, wear blue or black, and keep valuables locked away.

Goat: Clash Month: Move Carefully

1955 · 1967 · 1979 · 1991 · 2003 · 2015 · 2027

Mixed

The Ox month clashes with your sign, bringing sudden changes, travel hiccups and friction with others, so stay flexible and avoid confrontations. Your home sector, the Southwest, holds the annual 6 White with this month’s 9 Purple: money luck, with friction between generations. Your visibility rises, and a promotion, a public success or a happy family event is likely.

  • Lucky days: Jan 7, 10, 15, 19, 22, 27, 31, Feb 3
  • Take care on: Jan 17, 29
  • Remedy: Brighten your Southwest sector with warm light and red or purple accents, and host friends there. Carry a charm of your secret friend, the Horse, to soften the clash.

Monkey: Time to Shine

1944 · 1956 · 1968 · 1980 · 1992 · 2004 · 2016

Mixed

The Ox month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Southwest, holds the annual 6 White with this month’s 9 Purple: money luck, with friction between generations. Recognition and celebration light up your month: people notice your work, and invitations arrive.

  • Lucky days: Jan 8, 9, 16, 20, 21, 28, Feb 1, 2
  • Take care on: Jan 6, 18, 30
  • Remedy: Brighten your Southwest sector with warm light and red or purple accents, and host friends there.

Rooster: Slow and Steady

1945 · 1957 · 1969 · 1981 · 1993 · 2005 · 2017

Challenging

The Ox belongs to your circle of allies, so teamwork, introductions and partnerships flow smoothly. Your home sector, the West, holds the annual 2 Black with this month’s 5 Yellow: the most serious combination of all: illness, loss and accidents. Obstacles may slow you down. Avoid big risks, renovations and impulsive decisions, and let patience carry you.

  • Lucky days: Jan 8, 9, 17, 20, 21, 29, Feb 1, 2
  • Take care on: Jan 7, 19, 31
  • Remedy: Place a brass six-rod wind chime or six Chinese coins in your West sector, keep it quiet, and carry a gold, silver or brass charm.

Dog: Romance & Ideas

1946 · 1958 · 1970 · 1982 · 1994 · 2006 · 2018

Mixed

The Ox month brings a “punishment” influence of small irritations, red tape and self-doubt, so double-check your work. Your home sector, the Northwest, holds the annual 1 White with this month’s 4 Green: good for writing, study and reputation, with romance luck in the air. Ideas flow and studies go well. Writers, students and artists benefit most, and single people may meet someone special. 2027 asks your sign to tread carefully, so keep a low profile and protect your savings and health.

  • Lucky days: Jan 6, 7, 10, 18, 19, 22, 30, 31, Feb 3
  • Take care on: Jan 8, 20, Feb 1
  • Remedy: Place fresh flowers or lucky bamboo in your Northwest sector; green is your lucky color.

Pig: Romance & Ideas

1947 · 1959 · 1971 · 1983 · 1995 · 2007 · 2019

Favourable

The Ox month is neutral for you, so results follow effort. Your home sector, the Northwest, holds the annual 1 White with this month’s 4 Green: good for writing, study and reputation, with romance luck in the air. Creativity and learning are favoured; sign up for a course, write, or plan a romantic evening. As one of 2027’s favoured signs, you have the wind at your back.

  • Lucky days: Jan 6, 7, 11, 18, 19, 23, 30, 31
  • Take care on: Jan 9, 21, Feb 2
  • Remedy: Place fresh flowers or lucky bamboo in your Northwest sector; green is your lucky color.

Keep going

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.

See what all 81 combinations mean on the Flying Stars combinations page.