Reflecting on the Year of the Dragon: A Feng Shui Forecast That Uncannily Came True

Reflecting on the Year of the Dragon: A Feng Shui Forecast That Truly Roared

Gabriella — January 2026

When I wrote my Year of the Dragon forecast in early 2024 (clickable link), it was intended as mystical entertainment. It was also an attempt to read patterns — political, ecological, cultural and economic — through a traditional timing lens that treats cycles as meaningful as well as my own foresight and intuition.

Now that 2024 has passed, something rare becomes possible: the forecast can be audited against reality.

Back in January 2024, imagine someone claiming that within twelve months:

Britain’s rivers would witness a beaver baby boom, with kits appearing in places they had been absent for centuries.

A jailed publisher would walk free after years behind bars in a case that had shaken global press-freedom norms.

Lithium would collapse while copper quietly reasserted itself. (Market data widely reported through financial press — multiple commodity indices showed sharp falls in lithium and strengthening copper in late 2024.)

A new mega-port on Peru’s Pacific coast would begin to reshape global shipping routes. (Trade press and logistics reports documented the inauguration and growing use of Chancay Port during 2024.)

Long-suppressed voices would resurface, while geopolitical tensions would intensify rather than fade.

That “someone” was me — reading the Dragon’s year through Feng Shui, symbolism and pattern as well as my own vision and dream work.

What makes 2024 extraordinary is not that one or two things lined up, but that a remarkably coherent set of predictions materialised across nature, markets, law, war and global trade.

What follows is a direct comparison between what was forecast and what actually happened.

1 — Women, power, and the Brittany Higgins case

In early 2024, I wrote that the Dragon year would favour younger women over older ones, and that women in leadership would rise. I said exactly “perhaps more women come into power in 2024?”

The prediction that women would rise in power during 2024 became a historic year for that:

• Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico): Elected as Mexico's first female president in a historic vote, following constitutional changes promoting gender parity.

• Nambia's First Female President: Namibia also elected its first woman president in a landmark election.

• North Macedonia: Saw the election of its first female president.

• Iceland: Elected a new female Head of State.

• Moldova: Re-elected Maia Sandu, a woman leading the country.

• Thailand: Elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its youngest Prime Minister. 

• Women reached record levels in legislatures and leadership across multiple regions. (Political coverage throughout 2024 highlighted an increase in female leaders globally.)

While Reynolds didn’t lose the case against Higgins, she retired from politics with some sources stating that it was potentially due to the impacts this case had on her. This happened beyond the year of my 2024 prediction, instead in 2025 instead.

Reality was more complicated — and this is where honest forecasting matters. As the case was stretching over multiple years, it was difficult to arrive at something as my reading was contained to 2024.

In 2025, Linda Reynolds won her defamation case. However the prediction of 2024 marked a different energy to 2025 which was a year I didn’t predict on. Court cases in 2025 would have had different energy to ones I predicted in 2024.

I still believe what occurred in 2024 is more influential than 2025 in regards to long standing court cases and the future of them.

Verdict:
The broader prediction — that women would rise (world wide leaders in 2024) — held up!

2 — Writers, publishers, and the Assange warning

I wrote explicitly in 2024:

“Penalising publishers and the free flow of ideas will not align with the Dragon year. Bringing suppressed publishers to light is lucky.”

The Assange Warning where I also said: "It Would NOT Be Lucky... to Penalize Publishers... It Will Cause Repercussions". I was crystal clear: the year's energy favored writers, academics, and publishers, and governments trying to "make an example" of them—like Julian Assange—would face backlash. "If you are working against the abundance of this energy... it will work against you”, were also other statements of mine.

Reality delivered almost poetically. Assange was released on June 24, 2024, after a U.S. plea deal (guilty to one Espionage Act count, time served). He flew home to Australia the next day, ending over five years in Belmarsh Prison. Press freedom groups hailed it as a partial victory, but many warned the deal set a "dangerous precedent" for journalism worldwide—exactly the kind of repercussion you flagged. The U.S. and UK faced renewed criticism for the long detention and the chilling effect on investigative reporting. Meanwhile, publishing thrived: BookTok turned obscure titles into global bestsellers, and independent publishers racked up nine-figure revenues. My line about "published works and new podcasts or videos have better luck to go viral" felt prophetic.

Julian Assange was released from Belmarsh Prison after nearly five years and returned to Australia following a plea deal that ended one of the most consequential press-freedom standoffs in modern history.

Journalist unions and press-freedom groups described it as a global victory.

At the same time, independent publishing, podcasts, alternative media and long-form journalism surged in cultural influence.

Verdict:
This was a direct and powerful hit.

3 — UK visa restrictions and academic conflict

I warned that Britain’s tightening of student and dependent visas would clash with the Dragon year’s energy of knowledge exchange and provoke backlash.

In 2024:

International student numbers fell sharply. (Reports from higher-education analysts documented significant declines linked to visa changes.)
Universities reported financial strain.
Senior academics, vice-chancellors and industry bodies warned of long-term damage.
The issue became a recurring political controversy.

The backlash was swift and loud. Universities reported enrollment drops of 16–44% in some cases, with science and tech programs hit hardest. Sector leaders warned of talent loss and financial strain (international fees fund much of UK higher education). Protests, cabinet pushback, and media storms ensued—precisely the "more conflict than expected" which I foresaw. Long-term, net migration fell, aligning with my view that immigration restrictions were a "lucky long-term gain" despite short-term pain.

Verdict:
Exactly as predicted.

4 — The beaver, bogs and wetlands

One of the most ridiculed predictions turned out to be one of the strongest.

I wrote that:

The beaver would be lucky.
Marshes, bogs, dams and inland water systems would become focal.

I said: "The Beaver Is Lucky in 2024 or a Focal Point... Any Wildlife Efforts to Conserve Them Could Be a Success".

And I also said: "Bogs, inland marshes and dams are also environments which are a focal point or could even attract prosperity."

In 2024 Britain experienced:

A beaver baby boom.
The first wild beavers in London in centuries.
The first kits born in places like the Cairngorms after 400 years.
Wetland and peatland restoration dominating environmental headlines.

The beaver became a national symbol of ecological repair.

Britain experienced a genuine beaver baby boom in 2024. Kits appeared in the Cairngorms (first wild births there in over 400 years), urban Ealing (first London breeding in centuries), Wyre Forest (a released family built a 30-meter dam, turning a stream into a thriving wetland), and other sites from Northumberland to Kent. Conservationists called it a "really exciting milestone," with beavers praised as ecosystem engineers—rewetting bogs, reducing floods, improving water quality, and boosting biodiversity. Projects like Craddocks Moss advanced beaver-led peat bog restoration. Media buzz (Guardian, BBC, Positive News) made beavers a feel-good story of the year, perfectly matching my "lucky" and "focal point" call.

Verdict:
One of the most precise hits in the entire forecast.

5 — Lithium down, copper up

I predicted:

Lithium would struggle.
Copper would rebound later in the year.

I nailed the metals narrative where I said: "In 2024 Lithium isn’t doing as well. There is difficulty around the Lithium markets."

And "Copper is coming back and is going to be extra lucky and stronger than before... the latter half of 2024 might bring Copper to stand out more."
Lithium prices plunged over 75% in 2024 (oversupply + softer EV demand), closing the year down ~22% from 2023 levels. Copper, however, rebounded strongly—driven by grid/renewables demand and supply constraints—finishing the year higher and gaining momentum into 2025. My caution on silver (problematic) also held: it rose but remained volatile.

That is exactly what happened.

Lithium prices collapsed globally in 2024 as EV demand cooled and oversupply hit markets. Copper strengthened in the second half of the year, driven by grid upgrades, renewables and infrastructure.

Verdict:
Accurate and measurable.

6 — War would not ease

I warned that Ukraine, Israel, Iran, Syria and western Russia would not stabilise. I saw "more terrible conflict and disturbances" in the Middle East, Ukraine, and west Russia—"peace will be hard to come by."

In 2024:

Russia intensified offensives in Ukraine. (Ongoing conflict reporting showed a continuation and escalation of hostilities.)
The Israel–Hamas war escalated and spread regionally. (2024-25 coverage documented periodic flare-ups and expanded fronts.)
Iran, Lebanon and Syria were pulled deeper into confrontation.

Verdict:
Tragically correct.

7 — Peru, Chile and the Pacific shift

I predicted that Peru and Chile — especially their west coasts — would rise.

I specifically said: “In 2024, countries taking a stronger stance are Peru and Chile. The west coast of Peru and Chile could be emphasized or they may be a focul point of attention”.

Peru's economy rebounded with 3.1–3.3% GDP growth (mining boom, private consumption, public investment). The Chancay Port's November inauguration (Chinese-funded mega-facility) became a headline event—slashing Asia–South America shipping times, projected to add ~1.8% to GDP and create thousands of jobs. Chile grew steadily at ~2.4% (copper-supported stability). South Pacific islands (Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu) saw 2–5.3% growth via infrastructure and grants

In other words, in November 2024, Peru’s Chancay mega-port opened, becoming one of the most important new Pacific trade hubs, cutting weeks off shipping routes between South America and Asia. Chile’s copper-based economy remained strong. (Trade and logistics outlets marked Chancay’s opening as a milestone.)

Verdict:
Strongly aligned.

8 — Coasts, erosion and instability

I warned that:

Coastlines
Landslides
Erosion
Sea-level pressures

would become more prominent.

2024 saw major landslides, flooding and coastal erosion across Europe, Asia and the Pacific, with climate-linked disasters dominating headlines. (Climate news coverage throughout 2024 documented multiple severe events related to rising seas and geological instability.)

Verdict:
General but clearly aligned.

Final Assessment

This was not a perfect forecast. The Higgins–Reynolds example did not unfold as predicted. But the structural calls were unusually strong:

✔ Assange and publisher protection
✔ UK visa turmoil
✔ Beaver and wetland revival
✔ Lithium crash, copper rebound
✔ War escalation
✔ Peru and Pacific trade shift

Those are not vague horoscopes — they are specific, falsifiable outcomes.

Another very specific scenario I highlighted in this 2024 prediction, was some type of conflict between King Charles and King Frederick one day. I said this as a long term prediction stating exactly:

“When Frederick became King, he became King on an almost black moon - he was also born an almost black moon. When Charles became King in 2022, he became one on an almost full moon - he was also born on a full moon. Just a coincidence? I leave that up to you to decide”.

“Due to this dynamic, at some point in the future, these two Kings will one day be in opposition to one another or face some type of conflict. One represents the black moon and the other represents the full moon. One wonders what this opposition will be about”.

However, while it didn’t materialise in 2024, in January 2026, it seems to be coming to fruition perhaps. King Charles III's diplomatic schedule and relationships are facing significant pressure due to escalating tensions between the UK the US and Greenland. The primary catalyst is US President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to annex Greenland from Denmark, which has placed the British monarchy in a difficult position between its "special relationship" with the US and its close ties to the Danish Royal Family

Looking what is going on in the world in 2026, Greenland–US–Denmark tensions — There is a very real diplomatic focus on Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic as the United States renews interest in the island (including proposals to acquire or exert influence over it). This has triggered talks and diplomatic positioning between the US, Denmark and Greenland. So, perhaps there could be conflict between them in another way and is yet to materialise as we see these new events unfold?

The Dragon year did what Dragon years do:
It broke restraints, unsettled old systems, released suppressed forces, and shifted the world’s balance — in politics, in markets, in nature, and in power.

The question now is not whether the Dragon roared.

It did.

The question is what the Snake or Horse will reveal next.

Whether I will do a prediction for 2026 remains on the table, and I am yet to decide. I do not like to do a prediction every single year. However if you work for a news station or would like to get in touch, just comment below.

Gabriella

My Year of the Tiger 2022 Forecast Nailed It: Wars, Lithium Boom, and That Massive Earthquake

In early 2022, as we entered the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac, I shared a prediction on the 22nd of January 2022 based (which can be found here) on feng shui intuition, zodiac symbolism, and my own insights. In 2026, we explore whether those 2022 aspects came into fruition of that year when looking back in retrospect. I also used Gabylon System - which is circular science system, guiding me also on these predictions.

I described a fast-paced year with an emphasis on travel and migration, international conflicts, aggressive male leadership standing out more than female leadership, worries about wars or battles, male athletes in the spotlight, and a big focus on lithium and electric cars. I also specifically mentioned concerns about "earthquakes in 2022 and tectonic plates shifting and having some negative impacts” and many other aspects.

Looking back now from 2026, many of these themes aligned surprisingly well with what actually happened in 2022. Here's a reflection on the key points I got right, with direct quotes from my original prediction and comparisons to real events, backed by reliable sources.

1. Aggression from Male Leaders, Conflicts, and Worry About WarsI wrote: "Men in power will be luckier... over powering and want to take more control... aggression with male leaders between each other, even fights... I worry about wars... male leaders at opposition to one another... older male leader in conflict with a younger male leader."

I also said “For this reason in the 2022 Year of the Tiger, I worry about wars”.

This captured the year's dominant energy. On February 24, 2022, Russia's Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine—the largest European conflict since World War II—clashing intensely with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Headlines worldwide focused on these male-driven oppositions, alliances (like NATO support), and battles.

• Source: Wikipedia: 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

• Source: House of Commons Library: Conflict in Ukraine timeline

2. Challenges for Female Leaders, Especially Jacinda Ardern, where I predicted: "Women in power may not be as popular... could become overwhelmed by a powerful man... I wonder about Jacinda Ardern’s leadership, maybe fade and weaken in 2022?... she will find it difficult more difficult to keep closed [borders]... could even lose her power or be close to it”.

I also said about her “She could even lose her power or be close to it, from a man whom might take it from her?”.

Ardern's popularity declined sharply in 2022 due to pandemic fatigue, economic pressures, and protests. New Zealand shifted away from strict COVID policies amid backlash, and her leadership weakened noticeably—leading to her resignation announcement in January 2023 (citing burnout), though the fade was evident throughout 2022. She was replaced in January 2023 with male leader, Chris Hipkins.

• Source: BBC: Jacinda Ardern quits citing burnout

• Source: CNN: New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern to resign

3. Specific Worry About TaiwanI noted: "I worry also about Taiwan in 2022 Year of the Tiger also, because it is ruled by a women... Women in power... overwhelmed by a powerful man."

Tensions escalated in August 2022 with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, prompting China (under Xi Jinping) to launch massive military exercises encircling the island—missiles overflying it, ships and aircraft simulating blockades—one of the most serious escalations in decades, pressuring Taiwan's female leader Tsai Ing-wen.

• Source: Wikipedia: 2022 visit by Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan

• Source: Washington Post: China’s military extends exercises after Pelosi's Taiwan trip

4. Travel, Migration, and Border Conflicts (Including New Zealand)I said: "Emphasis to travel, more migration... disagreements and conflict with international travel, immigration... New Zealand... so focused on keeping everyone out. They will have to let go, yet they will have trouble and conflict doing this."

Global travel rebounded massively post-COVID, with huge migration surges from the Ukraine war (millions of refugees). New Zealand reopened borders in stages through 2022 (fully by July), facing protests, backlash, and internal conflict over the shift from isolation.

• Source: UNHCR: Ukrainian refugee crisis (noting nearly 6 million refugees recorded)

• Source: New Zealand Government: Border to reopen in stages from 27 February

• Source: Wikipedia: New Zealand government response to the COVID-19 pandemic

5. Male Athletes and Sports Spotlight, Starting with Djokovic where I highlighted: "Male athletes make the rounds... emphasis to male sport players... Djokovic... is on the news and being refused... soccer stars... speed are on the map."

The year began with Novak Djokovic's deportation from Australia in January 2022 over vaccine rules, sparking massive controversy. Men's sports dominated headlines, including the FIFA World Cup (Messi's win), track records, and F1 racing.

• Source: Sky Sports: Novak Djokovic says he 'can't forget' Australia 2022 deportation

• Source: CBS Sports: Novak Djokovic situation explained

6. Lithium and Electric Cars Taking Center StageI predicted: "Lithium standing out... prosperity element... up and down... electric cars... take potentially center stage... much more input... to do with electric cars and progress."

While I mentioned other elements I specifically stated “Lithium may take the limelight in the Year of the Tiger 2022”.

Lithium prices surged dramatically in 2022 (peaking at record highs), driven by booming electric vehicle demand and supply constraints—making it a volatile "prosperity" element in headlines. EV sales and industry focus exploded globally.

• Source: CarbonCredits: Lithium Prices Surge Amid Strong Demand Forecasts (noting peaks around 150,000 yuan/ton in 2022)

• Source: The Business Concept: The Impact of Lithium Prices (EV sales grew 55% globally in 2022)

• Elon Musk’s Tesla car company grew by 40%

7. Emphasis on Earthquakes and Tectonic Shifts – Including the Cusp Event into 2023

I wrote: "I also see... earthquakes in 2022 and tectonic plates shifting and having some negative impacts... more extreme weather this year than last year... maybe an emphasis to earthquakes and tectonic shifts?"

While 2022 had several significant earthquakes (e.g., two magnitude 7.6 events in September—one in Mexico and one in Papua New Guinea—plus others like a 7.3 in Tonga in November), none reached catastrophic global scale in terms of death toll or widespread devastation during the calendar year.

However, the energy felt like it built up and spilled over dramatically right at the transition out of the Year of the Tiger. The Year of the Tiger ended on February 4, 2023 (Chinese New Year 2023 began February 5, shifting to the Year of the Rabbit). Just two days later, on February 6, 2023, a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria at 04:17 local time, followed by a 7.5 aftershock. This was one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history, with estimates of over 50,000–59,000 deaths (53,537 confirmed in Turkey alone), massive destruction across 11 provinces, and millions displaced or homeless. The event's timing so close to the zodiac cusp feels like a powerful "carryover" of the Tiger year's disruptive, shifting tectonic emphasis—almost as if the intense energy released right as the cycle turned.

• Source: Wikipedia: 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes (details the Mw 7.8 mainshock on Feb 6, 2023, death toll, and devastation factors like poor construction and cold weather).

• Source: USGS Significant Earthquakes - 2022 (lists 2022 events, e.g., highest at 7.6 in Mexico/Papua New Guinea, no ultra-catastrophic ones).

Interesting enough I also said “young men with authority, like young big name movie stars, do something outstanding more or male leaders whom are quite young, like Justin Trudeau, could make the headlines more than usual, as well as Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson. They could be a sign of prosperity as well and better changes to come. Perhaps there is another replacement of one of them?”

This actually happened and one of them was replaced, this was Boris Johnson who was replaced by Liz Truss in September 2022. What happened in that prediction is, I kept on getting Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson (all three) - somehow how one of the three would be replaced, but I didn’t know who at the time. It turned out to be Boris Johnson in 2022. Emmanuel Macron stayed in power and Justin Trudeau stayed in power for a more more years yet resigned in 2025. I thought it was a shame that Boris left as I thought he was good in the role (my own personal opinion).

I also said quite specifically about “Trump, jack in the box type, come back?” - it happened a few years later not in 2022. As I saw him having success with politics despite that he had gone. And it kept on coming up and recycling around in my mind.

Overall drawing on Chinese zodiac themes, it foresaw male leaders overpowering females, wars brewing, protests escalating, and industries like electric vehicles booming. With a special nod to male athletes breaking records and movie stars like Tom Cruise soaring. It was a mix of uncanny hits, partial matches, and a few misses—but the emphasis on masculine breakthroughs, especially in sports and Hollywood, proved remarkably prescient.

Male Dominance in Leadership: Hits and Shifts. The prediction emphasized "male leadership becoming stronger" while female counterparts weakened, with conflicts between leaders—particularly older versus younger males—and potential alliances or battles.

This nailed the geopolitical turbulence of 2022. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February pitted older Vladimir Putin (then 69) against younger Volodymyr Zelenskyy (44), sparking a war that dominated headlines and drew in global alliances like NATO. Male leaders like Boris Johnson (UK) resigned amid scandals, replaced by short-lived female PM Liz Truss, who lasted just 49 days before male Rishi Sunak took over. In New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern faced mounting protests over COVID policies and border reopenings but held power until her 2023 resignation—close to the predicted fade. Women in power did compromise or step back: Taiwan's female President Tsai Ing-wen navigated heightened tensions with China without escalation, but the year highlighted male-driven aggressions globally. Not all was doom; some male turnovers, like Australia's Scott Morrison losing to Anthony Albanese amid international criticism (e.g., the Novak Djokovic visa fiasco), echoed the forecast of "risky decisions" backfiring. Overall, a strong hit on male-centric power struggles.

I also mentioned emphasis to space and UFOs: NASA's Artemis I moon mission launched, and the U.S. held its first UFO hearings during May 2022 in decades, with the Pentagon reporting 366 new sightings.

Sports in the Spotlight: Male Athletes Roar Ahead. A core prediction was "male athletes make the rounds," with breakthroughs in speed-based sports like soccer, football, golf, and racing. Potential record-breaks and challenges around stars? 2022 was a banner year for male dominance here, aligning closely with the Tiger's aggressive energy. Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory in Qatar, a "magical" triumph watched by billions, cementing his legacy.

Formula 1's Max Verstappen shattered records in a dominant season, embodying the "lightning bolts" forecast for speed sports. In athletics, Armand Duplantis set a pole vault world record at 6.21 meters, while golfer Cam Smith won The Open. The ESPYs highlighted breakthroughs: Eileen Gu won Best Breakthrough Athlete, but males like Shohei Ohtani (Best MLB Player) and Stephen Curry (Best NBA Player) stole the show.

Challenges abounded: Djokovic's Australian Open deportation sparked global debates on discrimination, just as predicted. The LIV Golf controversy divided the sport, and the Ukraine war led to bans on Russian athletes.

While females shone (e.g., England's women's Euro win), the year tilted male, as foretold.

Even elements like lithium prospered amid volatility, fueling an EV sales explosion to over 10 million globally.

Male Movie Stars Take Flight: Young male movie stars achieving "unexpected fame" or facing risks? The prediction where I also singled out Tom Cruise for "emphasis to men... with speed or planes," predicting standout stunts amid challenges. I time prediction made, I had no idea Tom Cruise was working on a movie or that one would be released in 2022. This movie of his was facing release issues since 2019 and I was not aware of this at the time. Not until now in 2026. He just kept on flashing in my mind for 2022 but there was much risk with it and I didn’t want to make any promises. I said exactly “I wonder about Tom Cruise standing out a bit more with his stunts? Or it could be a jetfighter pilot? There is great challenge around people like him too and I can’t promise complete success, it is risky, very risky”.

This was a bullseye—Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick not only revived his career but redefined blockbusters. Released in May 2022, the sequel grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming Cruise's highest-earning film ever and surpassing Avengers: Infinity War domestically with $683.4 million. It earned Cruise $100 million+, topping highest-paid actors lists, and was hailed for exhilarating aerial scenes filmed practically—risky stunts that paid off.. The film revived theaters post-COVID, with global premieres featuring flyovers and red carpets on aircraft carriers. Social buzz exploded: Posts lauded emotional reunions with Val Kilmer, and Cruise's influence even boosted Ray-Ban Aviator sales by 150%.

Other males stood out: Brad Pitt in Bullet Train, Will Smith amid Oscar slap controversy, and rising stars like Timothée Chalamet. But Cruise embodied the "brilliant outstanding men" targeted for fame, facing production delays but achieving triumph.

Conclusion: A Tiger's Tale of Prescience. From 2026's vantage, my predictions captured 2022's essence: A year of male-driven drama, from battlefields to box offices. Hits on wars, weather, and breakthroughs outweighed misses like absent revolutions (yet a slow one is unfolding?) Sports electrified with male records, and Tom Cruise's Maverick flight proved the prediction's high-flying accuracy. Whether feng shui or intuition, it reminds us: In uncertain times, patterns emerge. What's next for the zodiac? Only time—and perhaps another prediction—will tell.

Not everything was a perfect hit—extreme weather and earthquakes were notable but not dramatically outlier during the core of 2022, and no full revolution wave emerged—but the overall "Tiger" energy of aggression, male dominance in crises, travel rebounds, lithium/EV focus, and even this seismic cusp event felt spot-on in retrospect. It's fascinating how the zodiac lens picked up these patterns, sometimes extending just a little beyond strict calendar boundaries. Thanks for reading my reflections—happy to dive into predictions for other years maybe later on!

Gabriella

2024 Year of the Dragon/Crocodile

This year, the 2024 prediction focuses on People Dynamics, Countries of Interest, Animals as well as Elements and Industries!

Year of the Dragon is about Writers and Intellectual Pioneers.

People Dynamics:

This is a lucky year of writers, academics, and publishers. The energy of 2024 wants to promote them and encourage them as a positive influence in this year. The energies of the universe want to reward such people more this year? They will be brought to light more. Also, it would NOT be lucky for governments and powers to penalize publishers and writers or journalists/academics in this year, to try and make an example of theme (for instance like Julian Assange) as it will cause repercussions.

This is because the energy of this year, wants to promote them and favor them, and if you are working against the abundance of this energy that this year wants to promote, it will work against you. It is better to compromise and work with these people.

This is the same with countries and their governments whom are faced with having to deal with such problematic people (the publishers and writers). If you chose to do nothing, ignore the issue, it will also cause you big problems.

I am also concerned about the United Kingdom creating these new more restrictive rules for international students in the areas of sciences in 2024. The UK is making it harder for all students to gain access to a student visa, increasing costs of acquiring one significantly and certain parameters never introduced before, such as restricting dependents from travelling with them.

Overall, I feel these new student visa rules, which were implemented recently, create more conflict in 2024 than expected, especially for students in the areas of science. Science is the most important subject of all, as it allows for stability/growth in medicine, technology and managing disasters. All these are safeguards for humanity at a basic level.

As this is a year supporting academics, it would not be lucky to attack them in this way. There are other ways to limit immigration.
Perhaps reestablishing links with commonwealth countries and certain ancestry is the way forward. For example, someone from Australia whose ancestors were originally from the UK only 200 years ago?
Britain recognizes that Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish people are now part of an ethnic minority group which needs to be protected, as these groups are in decline. Perhaps visa rules should extend to reflect preservation of these groups?

Overall UK’s aim to restrict immigration is a lucky long-term gain for them and I feel they are doing the right thing. 2024 will be a bit of an obstacle as I just described in regard to this.

In regard to the ‘publishing energy’ this year, as a writer, you don’t have to publish in the year of 2024 to achieve success, however, you may be able to get a lot more work done on your book or writing project. For this reason, this is an excellent year for researchers. Progress will be made.

It is also a luckier year for women in their 40s and youthful looking mature women who look younger than they are. This could include women in their early 50s however this is stretching it.

Specific ages for people who should be lucky in this year, are 64 years of age, 52 years of age, 40 years of age, 16 years and 28 years of age. This is a generalisation and may not apply to everyone.

Older women are in opposition to younger women whom are luckier than them.

There will be this theme of much older women being in opposition to the younger ones, this melody will continue as 2024 emerges. When you see this dynamic occur throughout 2024, between the older women and the younger women, the younger women will prevail and have luck on her side more. This is a warning to much older women in conflict to younger women in 2024, the younger women will most likely win. She is given more strength this year.

We had Mary Donaldson rise to the throne (which was a bit strange) and Queen Margrethe abdicate early at the beginning of the year, this was a nicer representation of this energy (even though a bit weird), however this energy will repeat again throughout the year. We may see other scenarios play out around other well-known people and this dynamic.

In 2024, it is harder for older women to win over younger women.

So, if you are an older woman in some kind of battle with a younger one, you will be weakened somehow by her as the energy of 2024 lends its strength to the younger women.

I do wonder about Brittany Higgins (ex parliamentary worker in Canberra) whom has been featured heavily in Australian media and her move to France, to get away from the limelight in Australia. Already an older female politician Linda Reynolds, is after her for defamation. This dynamic between younger and older women is already playing out again in 2024, as we see this situation emerge. Nevertheless, I feel the France move for Higgins, will be luckier and the older female politician will lose her luck in 2024. Stories about them will continue to emerge in the media as 2024 progresses. We have not seen the end of it.

As said before, in 2024 the dynamic between the older women and younger women will be in favor of the younger women. The older female politician should leave Brittney Higgins alone in 2024, as most likely the older politician could experience more turmoil and bad luck around herself as 2024 emerges. Her actions could look retaliative.

Overall, in a very general sense women in power are luckier than men in power in the year of 2024. Perhaps more women come into power in 2024? Men in power may not be as lucky as the women in power and if you are a man in conflict with a woman in 2024, the women, even if she is older, will have perhaps more success.

As a man in this situation during 2024, you may have more success in this dynamic if you listen to your wife or girlfriend regarding the decision or problem at hand. This is all very general and may not apply to everyone.

Overall, a female advisor/specialist will help you more in 2024, rather than a male advisor in 2024. This isn’t to say a male advisor/specialist can’t help you, only that a female one may be more instrument in making something important happen perhaps. Again, this is all very general and may only play out around significant individuals in the world as theme.

King Charles and King Frederick

When Prince Frederick became King, he became King on an almost black moon - he was also born an almost black moon. When Prince Charles became King in 2022, he became one on an almost full moon - he was also born on a full moon. Just a coincidence? I leave that up to you to decide.

Due to this dynamic, at some point in the future, these two Kings will one day be in opposition to one another or face some type of conflict. One represents the black moon and the other represents the full moon. One wonders what this opposition will be about.

Prince Frederick became King on the black moon, which is very masculine and open energy which belongs to a man. He will be more direct and outspoken perhaps daring during his reign. It is through activities and projects that he sets new standards and boundaries.

For a woman to become Queen on a black moon, it is a much weaker position and not as promoting in terms of rulership. She will be controlled more by her husband. In her case this energy suggests that it would not be wise for her to make the slightest political remark or suggestion. It is best for her to be withdrawn, perhaps more than usual throughout her husband’s reign.

They became King and Queen in the cave month before the actual new year begins which is 24th of February full moon. The cave month of which he became King, is also a ‘mother’ energy and I feel his mother will still linger in the background in 2024, hovering over him and influence or help him make decisions, whether he likes it or not.

Anyone that rises to position of power after the start of the real New Year, starting in February full moon of the 24th, the effects will be long-lasting and could stretch for many years. Especially if you are a woman or born under the Dragon/Crocodile aspect. Unfortunately, Mary Donaldson and her rich business husband, just missed out on this favorable time frame. Doesn’t mean she will be unlucky after 2024, however other women will emerge to take the light more in the world (also in years to come). There is more relevance to them, especially a woman who is academic or extremely smart, as a center of influence.

The 24th of February real New Year, which sets the beginning of the Dragon/Crocodile year, could dictate longer lasting rulers, who have more influence and power. This is because the Dragon/Crocodile year forms a triangle with the 144 new period we entered which started in 2020. We have not actually entered the Dragon/Crocodile year yet. You must wait to the 24th full moon of February.
 
If you are looking to take up position or power, maybe you are becoming a manager for the first time, a virtuous time to start is after what I believe is the true new year – 24th of February month. Other months to consider in 2024 to take up position of influence are, June (maybe July) and November. This is all very general and will not apply to everyone, only very prominent individuals perhaps.

King Charles became King in the previous 2022 year on a full moon in a very active year. His reign should be successful and popular mostly as he is also blessed by the full moon due to his day of birth, as it was almost a full moon when he was born. He will set standards for the future. In 2028 year, four years from now, King Charles and his seat on the throne, may be in opposition in some way or weakened. So, he has to be careful of this year. People born on full moons place a lot of value on partnerships, so it is important that Queen Camilla is by his side, it also helps to expand his overall forte.

Countries of Interest

I see UK emerging stronger in 2024 and reclaiming its former glory as a long-term goal over a many years. People may not see or recognise this in 2024. London will emerge as the Platinum City not Gold, yet this will happen, as said more in years to come. In 2024 they will have struggles with it. This long-term gain for them signifies new wealth, one that is different and stronger. The actions required around immigration which UK aspire to may seem difficult, yet it is the answer to this change. Over the next 10 years UK will emerge as a stronger country and London will be a glittery jewel.

In 2024, countries taking a stronger stance are Peru and Chile. The west coast of Peru and Chile could be emphasized or they may be a focul point of attention. This may include some parts of South America. Also islands off the coast off the west coast of all these countries in the Pacific Ocean, especially the South Pacific Ocean, could be emphasized more or influential in some way. Perhaps they exhume more luck or strength or maybe there is additional prosperity in these countries/islands as 2024 emerges? I do wonder about Peru/Chile and its coast and the islands nearby in 2024? I’m also seeing Mexico standing out economically, growing or become stronger. At the very least they will be heightened in some way this year or emphasized.

Australia and South Africa are also emphasised later in 2024 in some way? Maybe after the middle of the year.

Other countries which may receive more luck than others in 2024 are, China (east half), Mongolia (east half) and Russia (east half). They most likely won’t be in the spotlight though in 2024, compared to Australia, New Zealand, South America.

Countries in great conflict in 2024 are (as we know) Russia in the west half of its country, the east half of turkey, the west part of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Georgia, Armenia, Saudi Arabia and the west part of Afghanistan, and the maybe west part of Pakistan, as well as Madagascar as a whole.

In 2024, there could be more terrible conflict and disturbances/movements, than there are now within these countries mentioned or new conflicts emerge.

However the positive spotlight in 2024 is more on Australia, South America, South Africa, New Zealand. The Southern continents in the midlatitudes are appearing stronger in 2024.

There is a difference between yearly luck and long term 12-year luck which started in 2020 (which was a new cycle)

The long-term luck for such countries is Russia, UK especially, China, Canada over the next 10 years, which is a slow luck emerging, more than the USA. Not every year will be lucky for these slow emerging countries. I feel Canada, Greenland and Alaska could emerge stronger over the next 10 years. UK could be in conflict throughout 2024 with the changes they are making even though it is for the overall good of their nation as a long-term goal.

Animals

The Beaver is lucky in 2024 or a focal point in this year

Bogs, inland marshes and dams are also environments which are a focal point or could even attract prosperity.

The Dragon pertains to the Crocodile or Alligator in a swamp or marsh. The beaver is very lucky and any wildlife efforts to conserve them could be a success in 2024. All those species which thrive in swamps, bogs and muddy environments could be highlighted in some way. The decaying action of vegetation and wood seems to be emphasized in 2024. Bacteria’s and fungi which grow in such places are also emphasized. Perhaps as a scientist or researcher, it is better to focus on projects relating to them more in 2024? I do worry more about viruses in 2024. There is an emphasis to contagious diseases again perhaps in this year?

Environment

Bogs, swamps, and inland water sources, like inland lakes, ponds etc are environments of focus in 2024. Cliffs and coastal areas are in opposition to the luck of 2024. Caves, hollows and crevices are more dangerous, and more care should be taken around such places.

I do worry about landslides more as well as rockfalls and topples, coastal erosion, perhaps may be more dramatic in 2024?

Rising of sea levels will maybe more in focus or more instrumental than thought in 2024.

The bottom of lakes is emphasized perhaps in 2024. The formation of lakes is also emphasized as well as lakes which have come and gone as well as rivers which have come and gone.

The South Pacific Ocean is very much emphasized in 2024.

Elements and Industries

In 2020 ‘Year of the Swan’ article, I predicted that Copper, Aluminium and Nickel were lucky, and that Gold would not be fortunate in that year. I predicted this, when all those metals had slumped which was a gutsy prediction during the pandemic. It turned out I was right about Gold in 2020, as it became much worse than expected, and in 2020 Copper and Nickel emerged out quite strongly in the markets during the latter half of 2020, which I was correct about. Aluminium was also strong in 2020 due to Chinese market.

In 2022 Year of the Tiger article, I foretold Lithium could be difficult and conflicting and one could only be attaining some luck with Lithium element in 2022. However, in 2024, lithium isn’t as lucky and this trend will continue for years to come.

In 2024 Lithium isn’t doing as well. There is difficulty around the Lithium markets. Already the Financial Times, mentions this on their article realeased on the 25 of January 2024 “Lithium Price Plunges on Slowing Chinese demand for electric vehicles”

This year in 2024, Copper is coming back and is going to be extra lucky and stronger than before. Perhaps investing in copper will be more optimistic? It could stand out more as positive. However, I can’t guarantee this as I don’t want to be held responsible for peoples’ financial decisions around this article. Nevertheless, the latter half of 2024, might bring Copper to stand out more as a lucky element. You won’t see it happening straight away as 2024 starts. Aluminum is also luckier in 2024 but it may not have the spotlight like Copper.

Twitter (X) may be in more conflict in 2024. Twitter (X) perhaps may be in opposition to what it publishes. It may end up being in extreme conflict in 2024?

Hiring someone or involving someone born in the Dog year at Twitter (X), whom has already been through many academic or writing obstacles could create the armor of attention, Twitter might need in 2024. They must be an academic, writer or publisher who has already been through a lot of turmoil and disaster from the past to receive this type of luck. Bringing suppressed publishers to light is lucky in 2024, as a strategy for Twitter overcoming obstacles. It may seem hard yet will be the right move.

People in the precious gem industries (especially crystals) may go through conflict or a weakening effect in 2024. The exception is if you are in the mining industry which relates to a bog, shallow water or marsh like place, perhaps you may be lucky in 2024?

Peat is a lucky element to be involved with more in 2024? Peat is luckier than coal in 2024 perhaps. Peat is a sign of wealth in 2024 perhaps?

Sodium is unlucky and Vanadium is in some kind of conflict or weakening effect in 2024. I do worry about Silver in 2024. It will be better in two years.

It is lucky to wear the stone of peridot and copper jewellery or utilise copper appliances. The stone of peridot should only be limegreen, if you are going to wear one in 2024 for luck.

Summary

Overall, as 2024 emerges there will be attention to writers and publishers as well as academics, as a focal point, the energy of 2024 wants to promote them, especially if it is a woman.

So, if you are in opposition to someone like this in your life during 2024, it would not be right to keep on attacking them as you will perhaps not succeed.

This is also the same if you are an older woman in opposition to a younger one. The energy will not like you as it will instead be more supportive to the younger one. If you are a man in opposition to a women, the women will have more luck so I warn you, even if they are older than you, they still may prevail. This will change in 2025.

A man and an older woman in impediment with a younger women will have a hard time, as the younger women will most likely prevail against both of them in 2024.

Books which come out in 2024 will be more prolific than other years. Published works and new podcasts or videos have better luck to go viral or achieve worldwide success. Even after 2024, as a writer your work could also do well in 2025 (if you were working on it heavily in 2024).

The middle east, Ukraine and west part of Russia, could see more conflict and violence emerging, it may not get better, I see it get worse and peace will be hard to come by.

Argentina, Peru, Chile and the islands off the South Pacific Ocean, perhaps are emphasized or prosperous in some way?

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America are maybe standing out more in 2024 or making a stronger more positive stance.

U.K will achieve some of its long-term goals in 2024, especially in regard to immigration but don’t attack or make bad decisions around the academics, writers and publishers in this year, even many years after this time frame. It’s better to do a deal. Especially people well known in these areas, don’t attack them. New laws and regulations made by UK internationally will have repercussions in 2024. It doesn’t mean your goals have to change but get ready for conflict.

Copper has the chance to be lucrative in 2024. Gold isn’t that bad either. Be weary of Silver, I see it as problematic in 2024.

Caves and caverns are more dangerous this year as well as coastlines. I ask you to be extra cautious around these areas. Rising of sea levels is a concern in 2024 more than other years.

I bring you to the end of my prediction and wishing all a safe and happy year ahead.

Gabriella

Hidden Empress Feng Shui.

 28 January 2024

Gloomy Dark Homes Arn't all that Bad

Gloomy and dark homes arn’t bad feng shui necessarily!

Image the Daily Mail ‘Windowless black home’

The best colour in my opinion to lighten a dark home inside, is pale yellow and white, this way you bring the sun in and really challenge the darkness. Yellow is the true colour of the sun and of the day and is also the true colour of the ‘fire element’.

Red in my opinion is a dark colour and you want to stay away from solid reds.
Red is more a metal colour, when you think about it, metal turns red when it’s heated or under stress. This is another reason why our blood is red due to the iron being present.

As for Gold, Yellow and White furnishings in a dark home will do a lot to lift a gloomy home and pictures which symbolise the sun, are also effective. A spooky home will also benefit with greens and blues, plants and extra lights and windows.

But are gloomy homes all that bad? Do they have any kind of benefit in feng shui?

In my opinion dark homes help to cultivate your intuition and they are also good sometimes for accumulating assets or money. You might not become famous however you can enhance it to create tangible wealth.

Those who work in the CIA, are fortune tellers, work at a church, undergo investigative work, or research in an unusual area are often suited to living in dark homes.

However, take care of you health in a dark home. If there is a sunny spot in the house, for instance a sun room, try to make the most of it while you can.

They can be, although not always necessarily, good houses to nurture female occupants more.

And yes ghosts (if you believe in it) are associated with dark homes, the darkness is something they are attracted to as they are not associated with the living world (in contrast to the sun and light).

Gossip and rumors of a ghost present at a certain property, might be a good sign the property itself, possessing a good force of ‘accumulation’.

It is not necessary right to get rid of a ghost, this might be bad luck for a property depending on what forces are there.

You don’t want to destroy the ‘accumulative’ affects as these energies help attract wealth. There are other ways around of dealing with haunted properties. Trying to get ‘rid of’ or push something out isn’t always the best way.

By Feng Shui Master Gabriella, Nov 14th 2018

Master Yoda's Yin Home: The Swampy Forest

As mentioned in my previous article 'Finding nature - homes and remedies' Yin Homes (Introvert Homes) which are very much closed off and hard to find, they are usually quite dark or shady.

Luke Skywalker with Master Yoda in the Swampy Forest

They are also mostly covered up by nature, whether that be on the side of a mountain, or inside of a mountain, a cave, or underground, closed in by many hills, in a valley or slope in the terrain, or surrounded by far too many trees that almost no light can be seen. Such places are often also remote and distant.

If correctly positioned, such homes allow chi energy to accumulate to a higher density. This is because chi energy flows slowly through these places, stores itself and then slowly disperses, it is not fast or turbulent. 

This is the environment and home one needs to cultivate in order to acquire knowledge, gain wisdom, learn new skills and to achieve the best meditation
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This is also probably why we see ancient monasteries built into the side of a mountain or cliff or carefully hidden or isolated somewhere, to achieve this very purpose.

In the movie 'Star Wars', we also see Master Yoda who lives in a very isolated location, a shady, densely forested swamp, where there are so many trees around, the environment is quite gloomy - a typical Yin Home.
 

Interestingly, when such locations become darker than described, far too yin (or too dark, too still and too quiet) this can attract the spooks or the presence of a ghost (as well as other effects) - mind you ghosts are a very rare occurence. It is also interesting, that while Luke Skywalker learns from Master Yoda in this very location, acquiring the knowledge to become a Jedi, in another shadier, much darker part of the swamp, Skywalker confronts the ghost of his farther, Darth Vader.

Some Yin homes are so perfectly situated, due to the abundance of chi, allows one to heal quickly, recover from an illness or sometimes live a long time - Master Yoda is 900 hundred years old. We now understand why Master Yoda lives in the Swampy Forest.
On the other-hand a yin environment which is extremely dark and still, more than usual, this may have the opposite affect on one's health of course.

By Feng Shui Master Gabriella, Central Coast NSW Australia
hiddenempressfengshui@gmail.com

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