Lot 16: Apricot Blossoms in Early Spring

Readings by topic

Work & Business

It is a good time to start something new on a small scale, testing first before expanding; stay in touch with those more experienced and learn from them.

A plum branch begins to bud while the east wind is still cold; this is a good time to start something new on a small scale. Test a product, a service, or a new line of business before going all in. Those who went before you will gladly guide you if you take the trouble to ask.

Advice: Pilot your new idea with a small group of customers, gather feedback, and only then decide whether to expand.

Wealth

Finances brighten slightly with a small new income stream; guard your capital carefully and don't pour it all into one thing yet.

Your finances brighten slightly, with a small new source of income like the first plum bud on the branch. Your capital is still thin, so don't pour it all into one thing yet. Guard your funds carefully and spend with forethought, and when spring fully warms you will have a base to grow from.

Advice: Keep at least half of any new income as a reserve instead of spending it all.

Family

The mood at home is brighter, a good time for small repairs or reorganizing shared routines.

The family atmosphere is cheerful, like the arrival of spring. This is a good time for small home improvements, rearranging the kids' study corner, or discussing shared household routines. Gentle changes are easily welcomed by everyone.

Advice: Pick one corner of the house to clean and reorganize with your family this weekend.

Peace & Safety

You feel uplifted like the coming of spring; keep warm, eat and sleep regularly, and walk outdoors so your body can adjust.

Your spirits are lifted like the coming of spring, but the lingering chill of the east wind reminds you not to get careless. Keep regular meals and sleep, and get outside in the sunshine so your body and mind can adjust to new changes. Travel goes well if you plan your schedule sensibly.

Advice: Spend ten minutes walking outdoors each morning to start the day alert.

Studies & Exams

A good time to begin a new course or learning goal; you will progress steadily if you set a clear plan from the start.

It is a favorable time to start a course, a language, or a new learning goal. Like plum blossoms opening bud by bud, progress will come steadily if you have a clear plan from the start. Don't take on too many subjects at once; choose one direction and walk it firmly.

Advice: Write down your learning goals for the next three months, broken into specific weekly milestones.

Love

Romance is just blossoming and full of promise; get to know each other slowly, and couples can set new plans together.

New love is just budding, full of promise like a plum blossom in early spring. Singles should get to know each other slowly and not rush to put a label on the relationship. Couples would do well to set new plans together for the coming year.

Advice: Take time to ask questions and understand that person's habits and hopes before going further.

AdviceYou've made a good start, so take small, sure steps instead of rushing.