Imja (壬子) Day Pillar — The Deep Ocean on a Winter Night

Imja is the vast, dark ocean on a still winter night. The water beneath you matches your own, bringing strong independence and powerful self-will. This is water at its fullest, deep and quiet. You are deep, wise and independent. You think for yourself, feel intensely and often have a rich inner world that few people fully see. Friends may know you for years before you tell them about the novel you are writing in your head or the long thoughts you have on a walk home. You can be surprisingly bold when you decide to act, which catches people off guard. At work, you may be the calm one who suddenly makes the big move. Because your water is so deep, though, your emotions may be hard to read. Under stress, they can build up quietly until they need somewhere to go. Dari's gentle suggestion: find healthy outlets like creative work, movement or trusted conversations, and your depth will become a source of great wisdom.