Auspicious Dates and Places for the month of the Earth Pig 2026. 7th Nov to 7th Dec

An 8 month                                   conserves and retains
A Pig Month                                 can be awkward
Where not to be this month: South West, West, South East (& South all year)
Where to be this month:         tai chi, North West, East
Favoured Animals:                    Tiger, Rabbit, Sheep
Especially challenged:             Snake, Monkey, Pig

Fire then Water then Fire then Water. This Pig is Yin Water, that is lesser Water, a trickle, believe it or not, rather than the flood that follows the Rat in December. Those icebergs have got to go somewhere, as I’ve said before.

On the personal level, this Pig month may feel as if emotion is building but still both ill-defined and under control. Much the same is true of the weather and world politics: there’s a lingering feeling that apparent safety sits above great danger. Thin ice. As if we’re not quite scared enough. Becoming involved may be important. I’ll be talking about this on the Fire Sheep Forecast Days coming up on the 28^th November (Zoom) and 5^th December (live in the Surrey Hills)

Pig is not suited to times of raging Fire like the first chunk of the Fire Horse Year. It’s only now as the temperature falls that he is starting to hit their best. So for all of us this month, things may slow down; passions may have stilled but the underlying issues remain. And although the dominant Fire is less literally present, the effects continue.

The Pig is however nothing if not flexible. Containing traces of Yang Earth held over from the Dog while nurturing a chip of Wood prior to the coming Spring (already!) as well its native Yin water, Pig offers a wide range of options: the fresh Wood may spur creativity; ideas generated now can catch Fire by February and conversations opened now will tend to broaden in December. The Water that joins the end of November with the beginning of December brings creative discussion from about the 25^th. Best use that time to prepare for the floods which as well as being literal and wet bring the Water of introspection, discussion and the progress that often follows honest regret. Those days are a chance for unusual authenticity before the chatter and more private consideration of the Rat.

This is nonetheless a hazardous month with only a very few unalloyed helpful days. A time for caution. The Month Hexagram Guan, The Watchtower is about vigilance: we watch and wait and act only as appropriate like the angels among the gargoyles atop the cathedral in Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire”. Reserve is counselled. The 8 Month Gua  prefers conservation to adventure and despite what anybody might tell you, remains a pretty trustworthy Star: not so much for activation as quiet occupation.
Richard Ashworth © 2026

Guan The Watch Tower

On Wednesday November 11^th we examine the ramifications of the Hexagram for this Earth Pig Month: Guan Hexagram 20, Wind over Earth: The Watch Tower which is about vigilance. The wind blows across the Earth while we watch and wait. But it is as much about observance of self as of the Earth; the value of frank self-examination and an awareness of what mastery amounts to.
You can visit the highlights of this and every monthly session on my YouTube Channel. If you don’t have the stamina for all sixty four Hexagrams you can join us live via Zoom for a year by contacting: Sheilaashworthfengshui@gmail.com.

 The Lo Shu or Magic Square for the Earth Pig Month 2026

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7      3       5
 6      8       1
 2      4       9

The kua central to this month’s lo shu (above) is 8 Earth, typically representing the 3^rd Son Gen, The Mountain, the place of prayer as well as beginnings and endings. Locate centrally to conserve and preserve, to start and complete. The hazardous 5 wu huang or “Five Yellow” has landed South West while the frustrating san sha or “Three Killings” moves to the West. Steer clear as well of the (7) in the South East for now. The North West (9) and tai chi (8), also East (6) are the locations to populate and activate as far as you can.

Remember you have at least four Animals to consider in your own Ba Zi chart (one each for Hour, Day and Month of birth as well as Year) and that it is as unlikely that they’re all suffering this Month as that all are making hay. Each Animal illuminates a particular aspect of life. To know this about yourself may be timely. My 2027 Annual Animal Fortunes will go up on the website in January. More detail about each Animal’s immediate future in the monthly Podcast.

Pigs. as you know, suffer the self-clash especially in their own month. Essentially these are ego issues: the Pig can wait a long time for recognition – there is none of the Fire of uncontained ego in her nature – but wait she will, until the openings come. These are most likely on the 12^th and 24^th but the key is humility. You are best served respecting the egos of others. You might overlook this on days like the 15^th, 20^th and 16^th. Don’t.
The Rat may prove impatient as they await the full drenching of December. Which may have you speak out of turn. Watch your tongue especially on the 17^th when you could leap unwisely to the defence of another, and the 28^th. Days you can speak as freely as you want to are few but they include the 18^th and the 26^th.  Pace yourself.
Ox and Pig don’t really understand each other. You may find this month one when it’s hard to find a quorum or sufficient support to get things done. If so concentrate the important stuff on the 19^th and 27^th (even then, be cautious) Head down on the 17^th.
Tigers: although empowered by both Year Horse and Month Pig, you may feel swamped as the Water season advances and it’ll get worse in the Rat Month. The ease with which you have been able to address this year is starting to fall away. But you will have your moments – like the 12^th and 24^th November and 6^th December. Caution remains wise.
Rabbit makes a sam he combination with the Pig (in tandem with the Sheep). That is that you may make headway if you work in a team with these Animals. You may not be the literal leader but you are likely to be the soul of of such a grouping. This is a month to pursue connection and co-operation like last month, as high up the food chain as you dare. High level networking is a gift of the Rabbit. Best days: 13^th 25^th and 29^th. Trust and don’t overplay your hand which could be a temptation on the Remove Days the 10^th, 22^nd November and the 4^th December – an important date to remember which may bring up resentment especially of aspects of your upbringing. Be kind to those you might hold responsible.

Dragons often ignore the puzzling Pig. But there may be some special Pigs of your acquaintance whose big year is soon to follow. Best be there for them meanwhile. Your love and support is invaluable, as indeed it has been all year. Your own objectives follow collaboration and altruism. The levers of power may be out of reach but those who wield them are onside for the rest of the year at least. Focus ticklish activity on the 19^th. Other promising days like the 26^th may proffer more than they manifest. Be especially wary on the Dog Days the 8^th and 20^th.
Snake is diametrically opposed to the Pig. 2027 holds temptations. The Pig Month may offer a dress rehearsal. Aim to think globally, strategically, long term. A short term decision could compromise you on the 9^th November and/or 3^rd December.  What profiteth a man etc. The 19^th rocks though.
Horse and Pig are mutual conundra. You’re unlikely to feel at home much but there are several days when you can let rip such as the 12^th and the 24^th. Don’t mistake the rush you may feel on the 16^th or the 20^th for licence to push through poor odds.  You are vulnerable even to the Yin Water of the Pig, and be ready for the inevitable wave of emotion in December. Don’t above all, mistake emotional disclosure for time wasted.
Sheep and Pig are mutually empathetic. And you are of course consigliere to the Horse and keeper of the gateway. A Horse Year may feel deceptively comfortable but now is the time to ready yourself for the challenge of leadership in 2027. The prognosis then as now is mixed: cash flow may be tight and concentration demanding but you will have to make some big decisions about other people’s lives. There is strong opposition on the 11^th and 23^rd involving peril that may even be physical. The 25^th and 28^th are the most promising in their very different ways. Prepare.
Monkey and Pig tend to support different teams. The Pig’s Yin Water may exhaust you  but the Wood from the 14^th offers opportunity. You’re one of the winners on the Snake Day the 27^th but you may be required to come clean about something you’ve kept hidden. If the Monkey is in your Month Pillar that will be a professional issue; in your Day an ethical one; in your year, pertaining to parents or grandparents. Watch your step on the Pig Day the 3^rd December. The Rat will set fewer puzzles.
Rooster: you remain a challenge to the Horse (especially on the 28^th & 26^th) so don’t expect an easy ride. Don’t be tempted by bling or blow your own trumpet. Attempted seduction could prove embarrassing. Not the month for risks especially on your own Rooster Day 1^st December. But there’s relief on the 26^th and (slightly less so) on the 27^th. Stick to your guns.
Dogs are often foiled by the gip sat Star that accompanies the Pig which can bring obstruction and delay. So the Pig Days of this Pig Month (the 9^th and 21^st of November  and the 3^rd December) are unlikely to be helpful when initially friendly relations may lead to tears but the joy of the 12^th and 13^th will tend to heal any hurt.

In this month’s Podcast – the brilliant Zoe Vita James tells us about her trip to assist a very complex new build in Texas. We talk about women who are effortlessly creative but lonely and how feng shui can help, plus the usual banter and update on Reggie the Dog. the likely implications for each Animal and space this month and what we may each do about it. Join us.

 
How do I know which affect me in particular?
To find out if you’re especially favoured (or not) notice that your ba zi consists of Five Animals, one each for the Year, Month, Day & Hour of your birth plus a Life House. When any one of these is name-checked below my comments apply to you, with different nuance of course depending on which Pillar the Animal indicated inhabits. The numbers in brackets indicate a year but each Pillar also corresponds to a Month Day or Hour. If baffled, do ask.

Your Year Animal will relate to parents, family and origins as well as the physical, the obvious and the immediate, the family you grew up with, hereditary traits and patterns; deep history, deep heritage & your public face.
Your Month Animal relates to career or business as well as education, peers, siblings, exes and the work environment; shallower history, shallower heritage.
Your Day Animal represents you personally and your significant other. You may need a Chinese Calendar or professional advice to establish your Day Animal.
Your Hour Animal represents your deepest dreams, your children and the future. Which for many of us are pretty much the same thing.
Your Life House represents the voice that calls to you. It may be summoning you to your true calling but it may be no such thing. That’s a decision for you to make.

I rate Favoured days with Stars from * (helpful) to ***** (take that leap) and Cautionary days from * (watch your step) to ***** (wrap up in a blanket & don’t stir).

Helpful
Thursday 12^th November, Metal Tiger 3/1, Horn, Balance (7) ***** supportive
Hexagram 59 Huan, Dispersal: Wind over Water. Favours the perennial loser. If that’s you, avoid self-congratulation; grace works both ways. Everything is in perfect balance today. Placing well-positioned long term Water is well-auspiced today.
Activity: North West for the whip hand
Favours: Tiger Horse Dog Pig

Earth Pig pic ©2026 @EllieSpinelli

Not-so special:
Saturday 28^th November, Fire Horse 4/3, Stomach, Danger (9) ***** calamitous
Fire Horse x2 = too much Fire in the Dog Month which always verges on conflagration. All that attention could be embarrassing but calamity tends only to follow haste. No coincidence Fire Horse is the Year Pillar. This day sums up a hasty chaotic year full of unforced error. Activity: N if it’s all too much. Special Caution: Rat Ox Horse. Steady.

Note:
Every house is different but certain forces affect us all wherever we are. What follows identifies one or two areas better served by those forces (or qi) this month & one or two worse. That applies to all enclosed spaces. What to do about it depends very much on the individual house where the energies will be individual and may qualify or contradict my suggestions. But…. wherever a wu huang  5 Star is located place a t’ang lung. And wherever there is a 7, exercise caution. Ask if in doubt.
 
For guidance:
Fire: upwards motion, bright light, arrangements of 9; pointy, triangles, pyramids.
Earth: stillness, crystal, stone, quiet, arrangements of 2 or 8 flat, level shapes
Metal: circular motion, music, arrangements of 6 or 7, circular & globe shapes.
Water: random motion, chatter, emotion, arrangements of 1, the shapeless, still Water.
Wood: constant motion, plants, arrangements of 3 & 4, upright, columnar shapes.

Helpful Location
East: Year Star:8 Month: 6. Fortune Virtue (Rabbit)
Good Stars and a pretty safe haven all year. The 6 brings a mature approach. The unfinished may complete here. A place for those carrying heavy loads to unburden i
To exploit: Water 3-4 hours (at 90-105° East) on the 24^th and 26^th.
Put simply: fill your boots.

(Still) not so helpful Location
South: Year Star:5 Month Star:3 Year Wu Huang Tai sui (Horse).
Not much use all year and no better this month; too fiery in many senses. Neutralise as far as you can but mostly steer clear. And don’t face this way either.
Mitigate: t’ang lung may help, also quiet and stillness.
Put simply: avoid if you possibly can, especially the fiery ie Horses, Sheep, Tigers, Dogs.

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Richard Ashworth is one of the most respected Western Feng Shui Masters.  A good taster of his approach may be found on Audible . You can also see him at work on tv’s Housebusters Most Thursdays and Fridays he is to be found teaching both feng shui and ba zi  one-to-one online (times by mutual arrangement) with students from Seattle to Belgium.
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