Age 65, 74: the Gēng Xū Decade

In her sixty-fifth year, Raven enters a decade ruled by Metal over the Dog, a phase known as the Hurting Officer, which brings brilliance paired with an urge to challenge convention. This is a time of gathering strength rather than explosive outward action; the Nurture stage suggests she will be quietly gestating ideas, skills, or creative work that refuses to follow the expected path. The Metal element harmonises well with her chart, making this an easeful chapter despite the rebellious undertone, and the Dog branch aligns beautifully with her natal Rabbit, creating a sense of natural flow and understanding in her relationships and inner world. She may find herself drawn to unconventional wisdom, teaching that breaks the mold, or artistic expression that speaks her own truth rather than others' rules. This decade invites her to refine and deepen what makes her distinct, not to diminish it, and she will likely discover that her difference becomes her greatest gift in these years.