Rat in December 2027: The Rat’s Own Month, Ren-zi
From December 7 the Ren-zi month carries the Rat’s own branch, a reflective close to 2027 with a trine partner ahead in 2028.
Rat in November 2027: Winter Water in the Xin-hai Month
The Xin-hai month begins on November 7, a water-rich pillar in which the Rat’s own element is at its strongest so far in 2027.
Rat in October 2027: Structure in the Geng-xu Month
From October 8 the Geng-xu month runs, an earth branch tempered by a metal stem that feeds the Rat’s water.
Rat in September 2027: The Ji-you Month and Quiet Study
September 2027 switches to the Ji-you month on September 8, a calm branch month with mixed elements for the Rat.
Rat in August 2027: Support Returns in the Wu-shen Month
On August 8 the Wu-shen month begins, bringing the Monkey branch from the Rat’s trine and metal that feeds water.
Rat in July 2027: The Year’s Own Pillar Returns as a Month
July 2027 moves from the Bing-wu clash into the Ding-wei month on July 7, doubling the Rat’s harm pair with Tai Sui.
Rat in June 2027: The Bing-wu Month and the Zi-wu Clash
From June 6 the Bing-wu month brings the zi-wu clash, the Rat’s direct opposite in the branch circle.
Rat in May 2027: Summer Begins in the Yi-si Month
May 2027 turns to the Yi-si month on May 6, a quiet month for branch relations in which the Rat’s water restrains fire.
Rat in April 2027: A Trine Month Under the Jia-chen Pillar
April 2027 shifts to the Jia-chen month on April 5, bringing in the Dragon branch, a member of the Rat’s three-harmony group.
Rat in March 2027: The Gui-mao Month in Chinese Tradition
From March 6 the Gui-mao month is in force, and tradition pairs the Rat and Rabbit branches as a punishment combination.