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When Pressure Creates Brilliance: May's Forecast

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The Diamond Awakens! Welcome to May's Chinese astrology forecast, where we explore a uniquely powerful month of transformation. We're experiencing a double snake situation – snake month in a snake year – creating a landscape of dazzling opportunities mixed with potential volatility.

Like a diamond forming under tremendous pressure deep underground, May offers us the chance to polish our hidden talents and shine despite external friction. The metal snake energy (Xin Si) brings a sharp, glinting quality that can feel intense but carries profound potential for breakthrough and brilliance.

Throughout this forecast, we explore how each of the ten day master profiles will experience this transformative energy. From wood day masters being tested through fire, to earth signs providing stability amid chaos, to water signs finding hidden support and recalibration – each profile receives tailored guidance for navigating May's challenges and opportunities. Learning your particular day master energy helps you understand not just your year sign, but the deeper aspects of your personal destiny chart.

I share practical strategies for everyone: refine before revealing; expect emotional volatility; own your voice when platforms appear; guard your energy from unnecessary battles; and most importantly, let pressure create excellence rather than burnout. The month rewards brave choices and careful discernment about which opportunities truly align with your path.

Don't miss the lucky dates section where I highlight strategic days for action and those requiring more caution. Remember, you're the lead character in your story – I'm just the guide helping you discover how these cosmic energies can best serve your journey. Subscribe to my calendar for more detailed daily guidance, and trust that you have what it takes to transform any pressure this month into your own brilliant diamond.

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Well, hello there. It is May month and once again, I'm so excited to be with you. I'm Chi Pro Sam, your favorite astrologer, and I'm here to give you the deets, the inside track, the real delicious stuff on what this May is going to do for you, what it's going to bring to you, like what you're going to experience this month. Now, if you're new here, chinese astrology is a system of understanding how you are affected through time, using parts of your birth date, like your year, your month, your day and your hour. It's a very interesting system that really looks at the journey of your whole life, your destiny. Now, western astrology is accurate too. I love it, just like you do, I'm sure but it focuses on the 12 months, and it is good. I do love it. We dive deeper, okay, so we go into the actual day that you're born, because the way I like to explain it is you are born in a year. That's one 365th of you. You're born in a month two it's one 12th of you. The day you are born is you. Now the hour is even more intense, but really it's the day you were born that becomes so important. Now, this day that you were born goes into profiles. Now we've got the five elements in Chinese astrology and we've got yin and yang, so that turns into 10 types of day masters profiles. So the day master is the day you were born. It's the driving force of who you are. Now, if you're new to me here as well and you're thinking I'm born year of the snake Sam, I have no idea what this dating is you're talking about. Have no fear, I've got you covered. Just pop over to cheaprosamcom. You'll see calculators Play in there, put your birth date in and it's going to give you a lovely chart that tells you all about you. Just take a screen grab, take a photo, whatever you need, and then come back and listen to the rest of this Now as your favorite and one and only Chinese astrologer. Let's begin with an overview of the month before I dive into the 10-day masters. Okay, because I like to give you a bit of everything here and I've time stamped each reading. So if you know who you are, jump to it. But you know what? Listen to the intro first, because it's really important stuff, and stay for the end, because I do tend to give out lucky dates and maybe some that are not so lucky. So let's dive into what May is going to be this month, because it's a snake month in a snake year. Whatever does that mean? All right, so here we are. We're arriving in May. May is something called Xin Xi. Xin is in metal, Xi is snake, and the word or the title I want to give it this month is the Diamond Awakens. Oh, it's exciting because diamonds really are a girl's best friend. So May is going to arrive like a sharp glint of sunlight catching a hidden diamond.

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I know I have so much fun writing these things. I love it, and if you're anything like me, before I go further, did you find April hard? I did. Now, I talked about it in detail in my blog as well, because I have a dragon in my chart, so it's always tough on dragons in the month of April. But, oh my God, I'm glad to see that month go, and I know I say this several months sometimes, but that one really became a slog. So I'm glad to see that month go, and I know I say this several months sometimes, but that one really became a slog. So I'm so happy that May is here now.

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Shin metal when it meets the snake which is yang fire. Okay it's, we're gonna see. It's setting the tone for a month of bursting, dazzling opportunities and intense impulsivity. So that that's I mean. I love it and I'm like, what am I going to do now? I've just been impulsive all of April. What trouble can I get up to now? So what I want you to know is it's a double snake moment. Okay, because it's snake month, snake year. These two don't punish each other, these two don't fight. There's nothing there. That's fine, but it means the intensity is here. So it's going to lay a passions secrets, intense ambition, see fire, which is the snakes in a call.

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It reaches stage four. At this point, stage four is bloody powerful. Okay, so this is a bit volatile, this is a bit explosive, but it's also transformative. So don't be scared of when things are volatile, because sometimes something needs to explode. Sometimes you need to smash the glass, the pitcher of milk, because maybe the milk was bad and you were about to drink it. I don't know. You come up with an analogy, but my point is sometimes we do have to break things to do them better because they weren't right.

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So shin metal is all about delicate refinement under pressure, like, remember, these diamonds are under the ground and they're made under extreme pressure. So you're going to feel this this month. You are going well, I should say you have the opportunity, because you could do nothing with what I'm saying. You have the opportunity to perform, to experience some pressure different from April and to really shine. So just remember that precious gem being formed underground. You don't see it. It's buried. Someone has to dig it out, someone has to unearth it. This is what we're at this month. So it's going to push you to polish your hidden talents and shine despite external friction. So I'm looking at this in myself when I look at my own chart and I'm like, oh, I can already see it coming. I'm like, when's the easy month? And I'm like someone tell me when the easy month is. It's not quite yet. But you know what?

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I am a firm believer that I like a bumpy path because I think it makes a step productively. I don't believe that obstacles are in our path. I believe truly that obstacles are our path. If you've been with me for a while, you know I live by this. They are the stepping stones to your future and your success. So, astrologically speaking, I just want to throw that in there because I want to get to the 10 day masters, the snake combines and destroys the monkey.

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So you're probably thinking is this good or is this bad, sam? Is this passive, aggressive Like? What is this? Well, it's an energy that's aligning, and so it's something that can quickly turn to rivalry. So there's a combination of like yeah, we're all in this together, we're a team. Then all of a sudden it's like fuck you, sorry, I couldn't resist that one. So you're going to see a little bit of that there.

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If you've got a monkey in your chart, we do see that the snake will do what we call an attempt to harm the tiger. So this is friction and leadership clashes. So those of you that have a tiger in your chart, I'm sorry, it's coming your way. So what you could do is you could you have a choice? You could stand there and say the employees challenge me, I'm just going to squish them down under my thumb. Can I give you another option? Maybe? Don't do that. Look at why someone's challenging you. Be curious, lean into it. Don't just do the impulsive like smack someone down, ask the question. Well, that's interesting. That's the third person that's actually brought that to my attention. Have a look at it. It's important.

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Now, if you're a pig. You're going to experience a clash this month. I actually like clashes. Clashes mean change. So this is where truth will collide with illusions this month. So you're going to have to figure that out whatever's occurring. But there's an illusion in there and there's a truth in there, or I should say, there's a truth hidden behind an illusion. So you go and do some investigating, all right, now it is a month to be brilliant and bold. I definitely want that for you.

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But wise enough snakes always wise to know when not to force it. So I always love to give you examples of me, because I'm just like the world's best example of sometimes what not to do. I will, like anyone, I will try to control the outcome sometimes because I can see the goalpost and I'm like I know how we get there and I just want it to be here. But when I've decided what the goalpost is, finitely, I've not given any room for growth. I've not given any room for other people to come in and bring their expertise and shine brightly there. So I'm learning in life, eventually as I age, to pull back and not force it. So please don't force the answers here.

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This is a team environment this year, so you know, find out what other people think, get their ideas as well. Strengthen your core, polish your skills and step confidently into your unique brilliance. Okay, so that really is the theme I could sort of say and we're done, but I'm not. We're still going to do the day, masters, but that is a good one there. So I want to give you some strategies for May. So these are the generic ones. Then we're going to dive in, refine before you reveal. So, like I said, focus on polishing your skills, your message, your next move before stepping into the spotlight.

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Be prepared, expect volatility Sorry, it just is. Quick shifts and alliances and emotions are natural this month. Now, some of this information I'm pulling from the hexagram for May Stay adaptable and don't overreact, because our impulsive fire. So when fire comes in strong, it's very sparky, it's very like and that's not always good. Just letting you know that. Own your voice.

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All right, if a platform or opportunity appears, don't shy away from sharing your expertise with clarity and confidence. Guard your energy that's always a good one, but definitely this month, because there's so much going to be happening. Energy that's always a good one, but definitely this month, because there's so much going to be happening. Not every battle is worth fighting. Is this your hill to die on? I don't know that it is right. So protect your momentum by choosing which invitations, discussions and conflicts are truly worth your time. It's not rocket science. Put yourself first. Let pressure create excellence. That's that pressure on the diamond. Okay, the shimsi. Lean into challenges, knowing they are shaping you into something rare, something more brilliant and something far more influential. Well, there you have it. For me, we are going to dive into our first day master, which is jar. All right, my lovely jar day master.

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What does May hold for you? Well, I think, if I give you a title, it would be the pillar refines. Okay, and that's combining your hexagram with everything else I look at. So May is a month of pressure that polishes you. I just said that, but it's actually here for you as a day master.

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Challenges will test your patience and your planning. I know you love a plan. I know you have it all laid out. Well, welcome to the real world. That plan is about to get screwed over. Inside it, though, is an opportunity to carve a sharper, stronger version of yourself.

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So this is a learning month for you. You're meant to lead, to envision and to evolve, even when the world feels chaotic. You are going to find your path through this. This is a good thing. Now your authority is rising, so others are watching you. So you need to be aware of how you carry yourself.

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This month, you've got to lead by example here. Act with quiet certainty and let your actions speak louder than any announcement. Okay, do not get on your soapbox. You do not need to this month. Just go about your day and lead by example. That is the best thing I can say. I could not say anything else. Actually that's it, but of course I've got more to say, because it's me. Keep your nerve when others lose theirs. That's a tough one. I actually pick up on people's energy, so I even struggle with this one. So you've got to separate your energy a little bit here. Don't be drawn into drama or reckless decisions. No, keep your nose out. Okay, it's not yours.

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True power comes from staying calm under fire, which is interesting. We often think of calm as, oh, we're sitting on a beach or we're having a you know a moment and we're meditating, and this is calm. Calm is actually amidst everything, and I bring this up because I did Tai Chi when I was in China. I did it on the China wall, which actually wasn't very chaotic, but it was busy. Then, as we were moving around, I did it in New York, in Times Square, by myself, like in the middle, like it was 11 o'clock at night, crazy busy, and people are just kind of looking at me, but they just kept going about their business. But the key was because I was learning to be still and quiet amidst chaos. That's you this month. You don't have to fly to New York and go do Tai Chi, but you find your calm amidst chaos and work on that, because it's a really good skill to have.

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Not every opportunity is meant for you, so be discerning. Some doors that swing open, which looks super exciting, they're actually just distractions. It's not your door. Choose only what strengthens your long-term vision here. That is really important Now.

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Pressure tests your strength. Not worried about this. That's what the month is. It's for everyone a little bit. This pressure, though, will also reveal your brilliance. Where others break, you will endure and grow. So we are going to see a lot of volatility in May.

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Right, I said that that's going to be out there for the big wide world. You have an opportunity here to endure and grow. So your strategy this month, jo lead with calm, certainty, not noise. Refine your ideas before you reveal them. I'm ahead. Guard your energy from unnecessary battles. Definitely Choose growth over gambling it's a no-brainer actually and trust that true leadership is carved in the fire of hard times, and you're ready for this. You're ready for this? All right, jar, you have your modus operandi for May. I'm off to go. Look at your counterpart, yinwood Yi. Ok, my lovely Yi, you're going to be a nice breath of fresh air.

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After I just dealt with Jar, let's have a look. So May feels like walking through a field of fire. There's an opening you weren't expecting. I know I laid you up for this calm thing and then I put that on the table. You're welcome. It's gonna be a bit hot, intense and full of hidden rewards, though. So I like the hidden rewards in this for you. So I think it's a good thing, but it might just be a little exhausting at times and a little like you're this, gentle yin wood, and I'm talking about a ferocious fire here.

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The key is how you move through it with precision, with courage and clear vision. You're being asked to show not just your potential, but decisive action under pressure. So the reason I talk about the heat, it's kind of like hot coals. Um, some people some day masters are just strong. They walk in a room, you know they're there. You're like, oh bet, that's a bing, I bet that's a woo, I can spot them a mile away. You're different, you. You can hide and you can enter a room and not even be noticed if you want to. But this month it's going to be different and you are going to make decisive action under pressure. So step up, step up. You're being called to do that boldly. So this month rewards brave choices, even if they feel risky.

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Now I've got to put an addendum here. I'm not a financial advisor, I'm not a lawyer. You have to assess the risk, ok, so be smart. I'm not telling you to throw everything caution to the wind and buy some big investment. You know, buy that bridge that someone's selling. No, don't buy the bridge. So you know, be careful with that.

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But push yourself to feel a little bit risky. Push yourself to get out of your comfort zone. Waiting too long could cost you important momentum. You've got to keep your momentum going this month. Okay, it's a movement here. The snake moves on the ground. She's never still. She's always moving, she's always, she's curving, she's going everywhere. She's hidden. This is you. Your voice matters. Don't hide in the background. Express yourself clearly and let others hear your ideas, even if it means standing out. Now, your counterpart, your counterpart Ja, loves standing out. You not so much, and I get that. But this is a month where you stand out. Okay, it's all right, go for it. What's the worst that can happen? Seriously, it's not a big deal if something doesn't go the way you want.

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I want you to understand that structure strengthens you, so do rely on planning, routines and integrity to keep you steady when emotions run high around you. So it may not be your emotions that run high, but emotions around you can be running high and if you're not careful, you can be caught up in that momentum. Nope, stay here, stay still. Financial opportunities nope, stay here, stay still. Financial opportunities are grounded in effort. So rewards are coming for you. They are, they are, they are, but only through commitment, discipline and smart use of your resources. Okay, smart use of your resources really key here, especially in this global world. That's, oh my god, the financial world. You never know what you're going to wake up to each day.

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Right now your true strength is revealed when you dare to lead Again. This may not be a comfort zone for you, and I get that, and that's okay. But do it this month. It's one month, just go for it. Others may falter, but you have the roots and resilience to hold your ground and inspire. So why would I say that? So ye wood the day masters are all. I like to make analogies and ye wood is like this vine that climbs up an impossible cliff or climbs up brickwork, and it finds its way through little cracks and crevices. You're very clever with this, okay, but your roots are strong. So you may look very soft and windy and someone could rip that vine off the brick wall, but your roots are in the ground, your strength is there. So just go back to your roots, come back up again.

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So strategy this month for you, my lovely. You Take courageous action without second guessing yourself. Oh, that's a good one, isn't it? Speak up and showcase your ideas. Your perspective is needed. Build steady routines to support you, to, sorry, build steady routines to support your creativity and focus. Right, this is all about creating your focus and your creative way of focusing in on things.

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Say yes to growth that is built on solid ground. Remember those roots I just talked about. You've got this. Don't go for the quick wins. Quick win, quick down. I guarantee you that we'll see a lot of that this month. Remember you are stronger than the storm. Trust your roots and rise. So what I mean by that is again I'll use a counterpart of jar the yangwood Big tree solid, lovely. We all think it's the strongest thing in the world. Massive storm comes, can blow that tree down, snap it, pull up its roots, the whole thing. You, my friend, can bend and can flex and the storm will push you all the way over and you come back up again. So you've actually got it made. All right, I've got to get on. I've got other day masters to do so. You know what may holds and I'll talk to you. Well, check out the lucky dates at the end. But I'm off to do the first of the five day masters, which is Bing. All right, bing, you know you're one of my favorites to talk to. So here we are.

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This month asks you to anchor your thigh into something tangible. So I actually think you do anchor yourself a lot. But this month you might be encouraged to kind of fire on all cylinders and it might be. You get distracted and you're going all over the place. I need you to hone it back in. Please, a little bit of focus here. It's not just about being bright for you, it's about building lasting warmth, security and value. So, personal life, business life there could be a number of ways we look at this, but it could be that you're doing too many things and stretching too thin. So just clean it up. Clean it up, okay. Focus and dedication. Turn your natural brilliance into real world success now. So I've always known this is going to be a good year for you, but we've all experienced a bit of a rocky start, some things we weren't expecting. So just keep going. You're doing good.

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I will say that practical achievements take center stage. So this is this grounding part. This is very practical. So some would say this is boring. You can handle this. You have all the fire that other people lack. So this grounding and this stopping and standing still for a moment is a good thing. Okay. Consistent effort, grounded goals and smart decisions will create solid rewards, and you know this already. This is not rocket science to you, you already know what I'm saying. Now. Support will flow into you through connection, so your friendships and allies become important sources of strength and opportunity.

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So be willing to ask and offer help. It's a bit of a two-way street for you this month. So you're going to I want to encourage you to ask for help and also you're going to give help. Well, you always do. Bings always do the fire signs. Bing and ding always are always giving. It's just what we do. Fire emanates out. But how about you ask for some help too? What do you need? Just ask for it. It's okay. Watch for some financial temptation. Something's going to come up. Sounds exciting, could be too good to be true, All right.

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So offers might sparkle, right, but I'm not sure they're aligned with the legacy you're meant to be working on right now. So I'm not saying don't. I'm saying look into it. I'm saying read the fine print, don't be bedazzled by the sparkly. Oh, look at this opportunity. Or look at this opportunity to buy something or sell something, or you need to look at the details here. And you know, make sure that it is. It does have the foundation looped it back already has the foundation for what I want to see for you this month.

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Now your creativity blossoms when you slow down. Did you know that? I wonder if you did actually Trust that refining your ideas and your craft will lead to bigger, better breakthroughs. You're driven, I know that. Okay, you're purposeful. You're driven. I know that, okay, you're purposeful, you're driven. You've got ideas up the yin yang You're, you know, and they're bright and they're big and you can carry pretty much all of them off. But as we go into this bit of a speedy month, just can you bring it back in a little bit, please? I think it would be a really good thing to do, because stability becomes your superpower, right, while others may chase trends and they will this month your steady, committed approach lights the way forward, not only for you but for those other ones running around following all the sparks. So you have an important role this month for that too. Okay, strategy for this month Well, I want you to prioritize actions that create lasting, visible results, strengthen your support network. You probably do that anyway, because it's a natural skill.

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Collaboration multiplies your success. So it's interesting I didn't use the word partnership, I said collaboration. Very different Even, and I don't't even. Some part of me doesn't even know why I went to collaboration and not partnership, but it was really important that, it's that word. Be cautious about impulsive investments or commitments. I'm only attached on that. Nourish your creativity through structure and patience. Patience, oh, that's a funny word for you. Um, remember your fire isn't meant to burn out quickly, it's meant to sustain and inspire. Now you actually are the sun. Bing is the sun in the sky. You don't actually ever lose your fire, because the sun doesn't. It's always there. But you know what? It's good to make a little reservation and pull back a little bit now and then. Okay, so there you go, my lovely Bing. You have May. I need to get to your counterpart, yin Fire, which is Ding. Oh, my lovely Ding, ding, ding, ding Ding. I always loved doing that. It just makes me smile. Ding, ding, ding, ding Ding.

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May is going to feel a bit like a pressure cooker of choices, which is both good and maybe not so good. I'm going to put it like that Some flashing with excitement, others quietly building lasting value, and some maybe trying to distract you. It's going to be a bit of everything. The trick is knowing when to trust your instincts and you know I'm a massive believer in dings trusting their instincts and when to slow down and measure twice before you leap. I have to smile. That is my worst trait there. It's like you know, measure twice, cut once. And I'm like, oh, I thought you said measure once, cut twice. Oh, did that wrong again? So you know, do slow down and measure twice before you leap. Just make sure you know the direction you're heading, in, that you've checked it first.

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Opportunities will appear suddenly and I really mean suddenly, but not every shiny thing is worth chasing. Pause and ask yourself will this strengthen or scatter me? Will this strengthen or scatter me? Yeah, it's a real question. You're going to answer it. This month.

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Competition heats up, so, instead of battling for attention, focus on creating real substance that stands the test of time and brings people to you. This is me. I should be leading this, I should be doing this or whatever it is in your world. No, no, no, no. Just be damn good at what you're doing, and that will get noticed and it will draw them to you. You always want to bring people to you rather than running to them. Right, your voice is powerful, so be willing to step into the spotlight when needed, but make sure your message is thoughtful and strategic, not impulsive. Okay, there's a big difference there If you go off on a soapbox without thinking God knows what's going to come out your mouth.

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Quite frankly, financial foundations matter now. Now we could say well, isn't that for everyone with the global world? Not everyone this month, no, but it's for you. So small, steady efforts towards saving, security and practical wealth building will pay off more than risky plays. So not the month to go out there on a daring risk. I need you, or I encourage you, to play it somewhat safe. You don't have to be boring, but play it somewhat safe. Ok, controlled fire wins the month. So what I mean is letting emotions lead could cause missteps.

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Stay focused on your highest goals, not momentary victories. All right, there you go, your strategy this month. If we just recap, there be selective chase value, not thrills. Anchor yourself with smart financial moves, even when temptation's right. And as I'm writing this earlier, I was like oh damn it. Has somebody seen what I've just ordered from Amazon? Anyway, I've got some work to cut out in May.

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Let your creativity shine, but pair it with sharp strategy. Avoid unnecessary conflicts. Stay focused on your own growth lane. That is actually probably the biggest thing I want to say for you. Stay focused on your own growth lane. Remember, your brilliance lies in how wisely you use your fire, not how loudly it burns.

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Good one, right, all right, I'm off to do the Earth Day Masters, and the first one is woo. Well, may stirs up fresh winds of creativity and self-expression for my lovely woo day master, hello. But it also tests your ability to stay centered when the world pulls at you from all sides. Yes, yes, the world is going to pull at you from all sides. Get ready. Your grounded nature is your anchor. Trust it. So what I kind of mean by that is your grounded anchor is your is you. Trust it for you, but trust it for everyone else too, because that's actually what they come to you for. You are like the mountain that they come to like save me, save me, protect me. So that's going to happen a lot this month.

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Your ideas have power now, so speak boldly, share openly and trust that what you create will land with the right people. It will Not. Every piece of advice will serve you. This is an interesting one. Stay true to your inner compass instead of chasing every new method or opinion that crosses your path. So what I found interesting when I wrote this was you're not traditionally a day master that is swayed in the wind, that's more likely a ding Ding. Day masters are the candles, and you can blow a candle out. You can blow on it and the candle flickers. You're not like that, so I found it interesting that this popped up for you. So it's great that other people are going to have advice for you. You need to just take a moment and discern that advice, because some of it will be good, but some of it's not right for you. It's not meant for you, but they needed to say it for their world.

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Okay, now your creativity finds strength through refinement. It's not about throwing out wild ideas, but shaping them into something endurable and valuable. So there's times when you know you'll hear people say I'm just throwing everything at the wall, I'm going to see what sticks, and it's supposed to be this created zone and this is where you get it all done, and I'm always a bit like really, yes, you just threw everything on the wall and it looks like a bloody mess to me. So this one is you know, don't do that. Refine what you're creating, refine your ideas. This month, friendships and allies uplift you for sure. So lean into connections that nourish your spirit and lean away from those that don't. I don't say any more about that. That's it.

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Momentum comes from action, not overthinking. Now, that is something you can do is overthink. So start small, stay consistent and watch how quickly small efforts turn into major wins. So this is what I actually really love, because I'm a fan of habit stacking and I was just explaining this to someone the other day and it's not my formula. I read it in a book I forget which one, but it was great, obviously so great I've forgotten the name of the book, but I'm living by it and I realized that we can, we can put our goals out there and we put all these things on the wall and we've got targets and zones and goals and KPIs and OKRs and all this stuff. I believe in habit stacking. Strip it down, give yourself one habit, get it going, add another, get it going, add another. So that's momentum for me and it works. So hear me now, believe me later. That's what I want you to do this month.

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So strategy for you this month would be take the lead with your voice, your ideas, your talents. They're stronger than you realize. Stay rooted. Not every trend or shortcut deserves your attention. Surround yourself with steady, supportive people. Probably always do, but you get some weird ones that come in sometimes. And remember that true strength is not just about standing firm. It's also about knowing when to move with the right current. And because you're this Wu, this strong earth mountain, moving with the current, moving with the flow, moving with water, isn't always your comfort zone. Get comfortable.

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All right, I'm off to do your counterpart, my lovely Yin Earth of Chi. Oh, my lovely Chi, what does May bring for you? Well, you're going to be encouraged to show your brilliance. For you, well, you're going to be encouraged to show your brilliance. But you'll also be asked to stay calm while the world around you speeds up. Now, I may have said that very easily. That is not going to be easy to do. You're going to be pulled into the whirlwind of the things that will occur this month. So patience and precision will become your secret weapons.

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Don't let noisy distractions pull you off course. So, as we you know you're hearing this at the beginning of the month. Just take a moment to plan ahead with the things you want to achieve this month. And because I want you to be aware of when those distractions pop up, because they don't actually pop up with a sign saying oh, by the way, I'm a distraction. They pop up with a got this great idea. You should apply for this job. Ah, you really got to try this gym. It's fantastic for you. And all of a sudden you're off track and you're doing something that was never meant for you. So take a moment to plan.

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Your talents are ripening Okay, this month they are definitely ripening. So polish your skills, deepen your knowledge. I'm always going to encourage that, but definitely this month, deepen your knowledge and trust that mastery will outshine momentary flashes. So say, you're at work and there's a colleague that they always seem to be noticed. They always seem to have the answer that you've actually got on the tip of your tongue, but they're quicker to say it. Or you've got an idea, but they say it. You can't necessarily compete with that, it's not your nature. So just deepen your knowledge and trust that it will pay off and it will outshine the flashy one over there. Okay, structure brings strength for you. Focus on refining your foundation. Okay. Clear plans, good habits and thoughtful progress.

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Now there may be pressure to act fast. That is definitely going to come at you and I say at you because I really feel it's going to come at you. But hasty decisions will trip you up. Don't do it. Take your time to respond, not react. That is really important. Don't respond, don't react. Respond. Okay, there's a big difference there.

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Now, some relationships will test your boundaries this month, do they ever not? Don't waste energy trying to please everyone. Trust me, I have tried. It does not work. Don't even give it another thought. Please everyone. Trust me, I have tried. It does not work. Don't even give it another thought.

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Protect your space and stay focused on your path so we could say that that is well. We will say. That is something I truly believe in and I often say for people is protect your own energy, protect yourself. Put yourself first, because if you're happy and you're producing and you're moving along in your life, you will just emanate that to other people and have the right people to come with you. It's a win-win situation, but sometimes we can get off track. So just be aware of that Now.

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Your light shines best through steady growth, so you don't need to shout to be seen. You need to stay true to your work and your worth. Remember you're this G Earth day master. So G Earth is the nurturing soil of a field. It's where we plant the crops. It's where the sun beats down and heats up everything. We water it, we furrow it, we tend it, we weed it. You are this energy, this cultivating, growing, wonderful, nurturing energy, and it's lovely.

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Now strategy this month, let's just remind you what we're going to do. Prioritize skill building and slow, steady refinement. Focus on deepening roots, not chasing surface rewards. Guard your energy from draining dynamics Not as easy to do as you think. So we have to work on that one. Take deliberate, confident steps, even when pressured to rush. Deliberate, confident steps, even when pressured to rush. So you've got to. I want you to feel confident enough to not go with the flow on this one.

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When the crowd is running, or unless it's a dangerous situation, then run like hell. When the crowd is running full force, you don't have to just join them because they're moving. Why are they moving? Okay, use your head. You got a brain in there. Remember, true power comes from knowing your pace and refusing to be rushed out of your greatness. I do like that one. That's a very good sentence, and on that I'm going to close and head off to the metal day masters, the first of which is going to be Gung. All right. Well, may is actually going to throw some sharp edges into your path. So it's not exactly obstacles. I can't do the whole. Obstacles are your path. Just walk upon the stepping stones. You got some sharp stuff coming at you, sorry, but that's where your strength actually shines. Okay, this is when you can actually shine the brightest.

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This month asks you to be both tough and smart, standing your ground while picking your battles wisely. So authority challenges may rise. Ok, some people might push your limits. Hold your boundaries firmly, but don't waste energy fighting over every little thing. It's it's just not worth it. I don't even think you're going to win, so just don't bother. Pressure pushes you to evolve. This is good, and this is partly to do with that like diamond under the ground and being the pressure forcing it into a beautiful diamond. This is kind of happening around you right now. So, instead of resisting the heat, use it to sharpen your instincts and toughen your resilience. So I can't really explain that anymore. You're going to have to walk through this this month and then at the end of the month, you'll be like oh, that's what she meant.

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Sam said that, yes, I did. True. Allies will reveal themselves. I love this one. Lean into friendships and connections that strengthen your mission, not those that distract you from your mission or deplete you. So sometimes I write these things and I'm like, well, couldn't I just say that for everyone? I could, but it applies to you this month.

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It really is your thing this month. So stay wary of information overload while you're going through all this. Not every new idea or trend is worth chasing. Trust your own lived wisdom over surface noise. That one's quite big, and I saw that with another day master as well. Slightly different, but not getting distracted and following a trend.

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Growth will come through endurance here, so you don't have to react to everything. Growth will come through endurance here, so you don't have to react to everything. Sometimes the real power is in the strength to observe and outlast, and that, my friend, you will do. Now. Your strategy this month stand tall. Don't waste energy on battles that don't matter. They really don't matter. Forget it, move on. Use pressure as a forge, not a wrecking ball. Rely on strong, solid allies. Always quality over quantity. Trust your own instincts above the outside noise, because there will be a lot of noise this month for all of the day.

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Masters, remember you're not here to fit in, you're here to carve your own path, unshakable and unstoppable. There you go. All right, I'm off to your counterpart, yin Metal Shin, catch you later. Well, my lovely Shin May is going to feel like your moment to reclaim your spotlight. Wow, that's a good opener because, trust me, you're almost at the end of the day. Monsters.

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I've said some doozies up until now, but it's not about being the loudest voice in the room. That's important to know. It's about showing up with quiet strength, clear values. With quiet strength, clear values and crystal sharp focus, connections strengthen you. So seek out like-minded people who support your ambitions and lift your spirit. Collaborations bring fresh energy now. So this is good. We need some fresh energy in the whole thing.

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Responsibilities call louder, that's for sure, and sometimes that can be heavy. Okay, it can be overwhelming when responsibilities start stacking. Sorry, my words are running together here. I will slow down. So this month, ask for leadership with grace and accountability. Step into roles that match your true capabilities. So it's kind of a leadership role, but it's more a confidence role. Now, competition may stir, but you don't need to outshine anyone. You don't need to worry about any competition that's rising, it doesn't matter. Just stay true to your craft and your commitments, and I think commitments and responsibilities they seem to be the big ones here Like there's something you're committing to that you're now responsible for. I don't think it's a bad thing, it's just it may feel a bit heavy, okay, when it first comes in. So just break it down into manageable parts Now.

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Learning and self-improvement are power moves. Deepen your skills always a good one are power moves. Deepen your skills always a good one. Your mindset even better, and your internal resilience. Growth now pays off hugely later. So growth now.

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You may think, well, I've done all this self-work and I've done all this stuff and nothing's happening. Oh, yes, it is. It just often takes a while to come back. Now the world notices those who polish themselves, so not those who shout the loudest, not those that strut around in the brightest clothing or the most bedazzled. Even though it's a diamond month, let refinement and quiet consistency lead the way. So your strategy this month, my lovely Shin, is invest energy into strong, supportive partnerships. Lead by example steady, respectful and decisive. Don't get pulled into unnecessary rivalries. No, just walk away. Unnecessary rivalries. No, just walk away. Strengthen your mind, your craft and your foundation. And remember a true diamond doesn't scream for attention, it simply shines.

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Okay, we're going to go into the Water Day, masters, and I'm going to start with Run. Well, my powerful Run. What have I saved for you? Because it's almost the last Day, master? One more to go. Well, may is going to invite you into a space of hidden support and powerful recalibration. Help is closer than you think, but this month, test your ability to trust the process without forcing the pace. I think I could just end there. Okay, I'm going to say it again Trust the process without forcing the pace. Are you picking up what I'm putting down there? Run, because I can't lay it out any clearer there.

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You do have noblemen this month, which is fabulous, and this is guides, mentors and allies showing up for you. It also means that you show up for others. You might have great mentors coming to you, but it's now your turn to be a mentor to other people. So be open to unexpected help, wise advice or small opportunities that could change everything. Lovely Temptations to chase quick rewards are strong, and I know that, and you have this power and this movement within you. Stay steady, please.

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Real success is built on wisdom, not shortcuts. Inner knowing beats, outside noise. It really does. Trust your intuition and experience instead of getting caught up in trends or even half-formed promises. Okay, trust your instincts. That's a big one for you all this year. Actually, that's a massive one. I remember that from looking at the annual stuff. Now you may be tested by impulsive situations. So pause before you act. Please don't throw the baby out with the bathwater, with whatever it is.

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Not every challenge requires you to charge forward. Maybe you're being challenged for a reason. Maybe you need to stop and look at why you're being challenged rather than forcefully pushing back on that challenge. Hmm, probably hit a pain point right there, didn't I Too bad? Why you're being challenged rather than forcefully pushing back on that challenge? Probably hit a pain point right there, didn't I Too bad, I'm going to stay with it.

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Growth this month will happen through stillness more so than action. Rest, recalibrate and prepare yourself for bigger moves ahead. Okay, hear me now. Believe me later. Now your strategy. Accept help and wisdom when it appears You're not meant to do it all alone. Say no to shortcuts disguised as opportunities. Not right. Trust your instincts over flashy distractions. Pause and assess before making major moves. And remember a mighty river shapes the landscape not by force, but by quiet, unwavering persistence. Hmm, picking up what I'm putting down there. All right, I'm off to the last one here, which is Yin Water of Gui. Well, my lovely Gui, because I always do these in the same order, you're always the last, but can we say I saved the best for last? Yes, let's go with that. The others don't need to know. This is you and I here right now, the best or last.

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So May is going to give you a blend of hidden blessings and grounded momentum, which sounds a bit like. What does that mean? What does that mean, sam? Well, the deeper you trust your instincts and focus on steady progress, the more powerfully you'll turn unseen potential into tangible success. Rewind that bit and listen to it again. I'm not going to say it again, you can figure that out.

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Guides and support systems appear quietly. This is because noblemen is in the Water Day, masters, this month, and that's you and run. So stay alert to small openings, to kind gestures and to wise advice. They're more powerful than they seem. So when we have noblemen come in, it's not a big flashy, it's not like someone coming in on the poke mobile, it's nothing you really notice, but they're powerful and they're here to guide, and you've got someone with you this month. So focus on strengthening your foundation. Smart money moves, professional development and personal discipline are your best allies this month. Small efforts can compound into big wins.

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So daily habits and I was talking about this earlier, I forget which day master it was but habit stacking basically. So daily habits and consistent action will quietly set you up for future breakthroughs. So, in case you didn't hear where I said it because I actually forget where I said itit stacking what I've learned and what I do myself and it's proven to be very successful is sometimes I pull back because I get so many things going on, just like you, and I strip everything down and I just put one habit in place and I get it, and I do it, and I practice it and I perfect it. Now, I shouldn't say perfect it, I just consistently do it and always get it right and then, when I've got that one going, I stack another one on the back of that. I get that going, I stack another one. So that's what I want you to do. Okay, stack your habits and keep momentum.

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True leadership grows from within. So show integrity, responsibility and calm authority. Your presence will inspire others without you needing to command it. Some people need to walk into a room and make a statement and rally the troops and be the loud commander. You have the ability to just be there, fluidly moving through things, and a commanding presence just sort of comes to you. So it's a very wonderful gift to have indeed. So kudos to you. So lean into that this month. Now your strategy, my dear Gwe Accept and recognize quiet support and mentorship. Build, slow, strong and smart. Foundations matter more than flashes, because we're going to have a volatile, impulsive month, and don't get distracted by that. Anchor your creativity into real world structures. Lead with quiet strength, not loud demands, and remember rain shapes mountains, not through force, but through steady, patient persistence. All right, well, we've done the day, masters.

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I've talked about the month. I think we need to go to the lucky dates. Let's head there. All right, here we are in the lucky dates. What have I got to share for you? Well, let me tell you a lot. I didn't realize how many good dates I pulled out in May, and it was a friend called me the other day and she's like really hoping you're going to finish the calendar longer in the year, because I do use it and I'm like you know what I forgot? I only went to the end of June. I will get on that. So my promise to you is I'm gonna work on that calendar and try and get it fleshed out for the rest of the year. But I'm gonna point out it's a lot of work, so be patient with me, but I'm working on it. But May is a great month with lots going on and it's partly because of all this fire. We're gonna have a lot of flashes of things.

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So definitely go to the calendar, subscribe and get that information into your iPhone, into your laptop, the whole thing. You need it. So you know me, I'm going to give you one yay day which is a good day, like yay, and I'm going to give you the dates for the nay days which are the yay, and you can go to the website on the calendar and you can pull down why they're yay and why they're nay, how you can use them, because every day is usable. You just need to know what it's usable for, right? So the one date I'm going to give you and, trust me, there's so many yay days on the calendar Wednesday, may 7th.

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So read the room, people. That's what I'm going to say. Read the room. I think it's the title of the date thing when I did it. So amazing things can happen today if you play it like chess, not like hungry hippos and I'm actually going to change that as I say it right now If you play the game like chess, not whack-a-mole. Focus, focus, focus and use that date for something really important. And you can read more on the calendar.

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Now, the nay days well, it's just four of them this month May 11th, 12th, 23rd, 24th. Okay, so those are your nay days, where the energy is a little bit rocky, so they're not the best to use for stuff. So there you go, we have it. That's your May forecast. 10-day masters lucky dates more on my website. Go check it out. But I want to remind you, because it's always important to me to make sure you understand how I believe in you. Never forget that you are the lead character in your life. I'm the guide by your side. You make the decisions, you gather information and use your brain, your God-given intelligence, to make a decision that works for you. There are so many elements about your life I don't know, so what I'm putting down here are the big pieces, but you're living in a world that has lots of finite small pieces, so use your smarts and do what works for you, because you are the lead character and I believe in you so much. All right, we're good. I'll see you next month.