During the troubled years from 1995 onwards, he was aged 28 which puts him in the Yin earth Pig luck cycle. As Pig is a winter animal, the water in Pig further weakens his already weak day master of Yang metal. Furthermore, the year 1995 was the Yin wood Pig year. This Pig year combined with his Pig luck cycle to increase his troubles. The two Pigs he encountered also triggered off a combination with his Tiger month of birth to result in a wood combination. Wood represents money to him, therefore his difficulties would be related to money matters.
When he was released in 1999, he was aged 32. The year was Yin wood Rabbit year. Although he was still in the luck cycle of the Pig, the Rabbit had a harmonious relationship with the Pig. This was a favorable combination for him and helped to secure his release from prison.