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2010
- Year of the White Metal Tiger
February
14, 2010 - February 02, 2011
The
"Yang Metal Tiger"!
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General
Overview of White Metal Tiger Year
The Year of the Metal Tiger 2010
In reference to the Chinese calendar the
Chinese New Year begins on 14th February 2010
until 3rd February 2011. It should be clarified
that in Feng Shui we work with the Hsia
calendar or the Solar Calendar whilst
Chinese New Year celebrations are based on the
Lunar calendar which falls on the 14th February
for 2010.
In the Chinese Calendar, the yin or yang
version of one of the Five Elements will show up
throughout a ten-year period. This will also
coincide with one of the 12 Chinese Animals.
Therefore, with this combination of the Five
Elements with the 12 Animals, there are 60 years
in the Chinese Calendar.
The Metal Tiger year begins in 2010 on
Valentines Day! The last one was way back in
1950 and certainly as a year it brought about
plenty of change, challenge and even war. You
have two conflicting and very powerful elements
at play during the year of the Metal Tiger. To
begin with, the Metal in a year that ends with a
zero, e.g. 2010, 1950, 1940, 1930, etc., is yang
Metal. This can be symbolic of a sword or an
axe. It brings about decisions, compliance and
strength. There's also quite a strong military
aspect to yang Metal. In addition, the 12-year
cycle of Animals brings the Tiger into play, and
this animal belongs to the Wood element (Metal
and Wood clash) and the Tiger represents defence,
power, strength and sometimes conflict. When
Metal and the Tiger combine, you literally have
a coiled up Tiger that is ready to unleash or
pounce on its prey!
On 31 January 1950, President Harry Truman
ordered the development of the hydrogen bomb. In
February 1950 Albert Einstein warned that
nuclear war could lead to mutual destruction; a
day later the US Air Force launched a B36 bomber
with an atomic bomb. In South Africa the Group
Areas Act was passed which effectively brought
Apartheid into place. During the same month
Britain recognised Israel. During May 1950 the
very first FIA Formula One World Championship at
Silverstone, England. June 1950 saw the start of
the Korean War. In August of the same year a
B-29 Super Fortress crashed in California.
October saw the invasion of Tibet by China, and
to this day the situation has never changed
there. Another B-50 Super Fortress US Bomber ran
into problems in Canada. The Korean War
continued. In December Mount Etna erupted in
Sicily and President Truman sent advisors to
Vietnam to help the French Forces. All in all, a
very changeable and volatile year.
I believe that as time spins quicker and with
stronger force nowadays, we may see many
examples of rapid change occurring.
The Year of the Tiger 2010 is a Yang Metal
year, and it's a year of much activity, drama,
changefulness, crisis, and unpredictability.
Tiger years are associated with political and
social instability or upheaval. Metal is not a
very compatible element for Tiger (Tiger prefers
Wood and Fire), and thus 2010 is expected to be
challenging and turbulent overall. Nevertheless,
the Tiger does prefer Yang, and 2010 is a Yang
year, which strengthens matters somewhat. It is
strong for technological advances and
innovations.
The overall theme is one of change and
unpredictability, and so all signs will benefit
from remaining flexible and adaptable to
changeful conditions in 2010. While caution and
moderation were advised in 2009, the Year of the
Ox, flexibility and the ability to deal with
change are essential qualities in 2010.
The Tiger's independent, innovative,
assertive, leading, and honorable traits are
qualities that will be especially favored in the
year of the Tiger.
The last Tiger Metal year was 1950 (February
17, 1950, to February 5, 1951).
During Chinese New Year period, Many people
like to read their Chinese Horoscopes for the
coming year. Read 2010 forecast on clicking the
signs given above.
2010 for Animal Signs and Chinese Zodiac Signs
In terms of how each Chinese Zodiac sign
will fare in the Year of the Tiger, a major
consideration is how compatible your sign is
with a Tiger sign:
Tigers are most compatible with
Dogs
and Horses (the Horse, Dog, and Tiger
form the harmonious triangle of Ambition), and
to some degree with Dragons and Rats,
and these are the signs, along with Tigers
themselves, that are expected to fare the best
in 2010.
Tigers are most incompatible with
Monkeys
(their opposite sign) and Snakes, and Pigs,
and these are the signs that are expected to
find 2010 the most challenging.
However, although Tigers are generally
incompatible with Pigs, they are also
quite attracted to the Pig, so
relationships may be easier this year for Pigs.
2010 is the Year of White Tiger, which
contains Metal, Wood and Fire. If your Lucky
Element is Metal, Wood or Fire, then 2010 will
bring you some degree of luck. However, Wood can
help Fire to burn, and Metal and Fire are
opposite elements. If your Lucky Element is
Metal, then Wood and Fire will be unlucky
elements. If your Lucky Element is Wood, then
Metal should be an unlucky element. This tells
us that most people will gain some and lose some
in 2010.
Feng Shui energies change from year to year,
therefore it is necessary to watch for the
re-allocation of positive and negative energies
at the beginning of each year, so that we can
take necessary precautions when the negative
energy happens to arrive at important locations
of our home and/or office or affects our Four
Pillars (Chinese Astrology).
If you are born in the year of the Monkey, Tiger
or Snake or have them anywhere in your Four
Pillars chart it is best to wear a Pig Pendant
for the whole of 2010 as it
will help to harmonise any challenges you may
experience, as you may find 2010 more
challenging than previous years.
For people who are born in the year of the
Rabbit, the Tiger year will bring “Flower of
Romance” so one can anticipate a more sociable
year with more opportunity to develop friendship
with the opposite sex... People born in the year
of the Monkey, Rat and Dragon will be into year
of “Travelling Horse” and the Tiger year
will trigger more travelling and movement.
People born in yin metal day or yin metal year
– years ending with 1, such as1951, 1961,
1981, 1971 will meet nobleman in the year of
tiger, this means they will encounter supportive
people who brings them benefits and help.
Lucky Elements
2010 is the beginning year of Cycle of Wood.
Basically, the coming years bring luck for
people whose Lucky Element is Wood. If you did
very well in 2009 and your Lucky Element is
Earth, then you need to know that you don't have
the same luck like 2009 in the year of Tiger.
Another important consideration is your Element.
The year 2010 is a Yang Metal year.
Factor this into your analysis.
Metal is friendly or compatible with
Earth
and Water.
Metal breaks Wood and Fire melts Metal, so
Wood
and Fire are incompatible
(destructive/hostile) to Metal.
If you are Wood, a Metal year such as this
one (2010) may be more difficult for you (metal
chops wood!). However, Tigers actually prefer or
favor Wood, so we have some ups and downs in
2010.
If you are Fire, a Metal year is also
expected to be problematic (fire melts metal)
although perhaps not as challenging as it is for
Wood.
If you are Earth, a Metal year (2010) is
expected to be good overall (metal is born from
the earth).
If you are Water, a Metal year (2010) is also
expected to be favorable overall (water is born
from metal).
If you are Metal by birth, a Metal year is
expected to be strong overall.
Yang Metal is attracted to Yin Wood,
so relationships can be very good for Yin Wood
people in 2010. Enmity between Yang Metal and
Yang Wood suggests special challenges for
Yang Wood people this year.
Tiger Year 2010 for Love
There can be some
fickleness and boredom of routine this year. The
Year of the Tiger favors short-term, exciting
romances, pleasure-seeking, love as a game of
hunting and chasing, and variety in love. The
Tiger is also honorable and quite honest and
upfront, so we might see more fun-loving but
honest expressions of affection this year--more
people being upfront about what they are seeking
in love and relationships. Independence, playing
"hard to get", assertiveness, and
bravery are generally viewed as more attractive
this year. Dragons, Horses, and Dogs may enjoy
the most "success" in love this year.
Love and romance may be so-so, average, or
status quo for Roosters, Rats, Rabbits, Goats,
Pigs, and Tigers. The love forecast for Monkeys,
Snakes, and Oxen is less favorable overall.
Tiger Year 2010 for Career and
Money
The
Year of the Tiger favors movement, innovation,
novelty, and initiative in career matters.
Self-employment might be favored this year.
People may be more inclined towards gambling or
risk-taking with money this year, as well as
impulsive spending. Turbulence in career and
money matters is likely this year, and the most
successful people will bounce back (or pounce?)
quickly and react quickly to changes.
It's important to note that while some signs
have a higher affinity to the Tiger, and others
have a natural incompatibility to the Tiger, the
fact that it's a Yang Metal year complicates
matters greatly. For example, while the Monkey
is incompatible with Tiger and we would
naturally expect a more challenging year for the
Monkey as a result, Monkeys favor yang and
Metal. It's similar for all signs, and the
result is a real mixed bag for each and every
sign of the Chinese zodiac this year!
The Year of the Tiger is expected to be a
quick-moving, turbulent one. As such, it's
better suited for those who are anxious to move
their plans forward, while it can feel
unsettling for those who most value peace and
quiet. Opportunities come and go quickly during
the Year of the Tiger. Be innovative and
adaptable, no matter your sign!
Basics of
Flying Star Fengshui
Flying Star System
is a system used in Time-Dimension
Feng Shui to analyze what type of
intangible forces are occupying a
particular compass direction. It is
moving in a cyclical pattern and
constantly changing location in time. It
is a body of energies that governs a
particular year, month or day. There are
nine (9) stars with different influences
positioning on each compass direction
that affect us.
This
system is also used in conjunction with
the positioning of important rooms
inside a property such as the location
of the Main Door, Kitchen, Toilets and
Bedrooms. To fully understand this
system, let’s take a look at the
different stars and its meanings:
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White
Star 1 – star that brings good
reputation, recognition and
advancement luck.
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White
Star 6 – brings power and
authority. It also brings nobleman
or helpful people.
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Green
Star 4 – good for literary or
academic and relationship luck.
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Black
Star 2 – brings illness and
accidents.
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Jade
Star 3 – brings arguments,
gossips and stress.
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Five
Yellow – brings major
misfortune.
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Red
Star 7 – brings burglary,
lawsuit and rivalry
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White
Star # 8 – is the most
prosperous and vibrant star in
this current period of 8. It
governs accumulation of wealth and
prosperity from the main source
such as salary, rentals, and other
financial source in a regular
basis. This is also referred to as
the Primary Wealth Star.
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Purple
Star # 9 – is the star that
brings luck for future expansion
or prosperity. It is considered
the secondary Wealth Star as it
the best star to tap if you want
long-term and big profits in the
future. Its effect is not
immediate.
2010
Flying Star Forecast
Good
Stars: 1, 8, 9
Neutral
Stars: 4, 6
Bad Stars: 2, 3, 5, 7
2010 annual
flying stars duplicate the ruling age of 8. This implies
that all stars have double boosters. In Feng Shui
system, we also look into the annual energy shift and
how it can influence and affect the Feng Shui of our
house and workplace.
Stars 5, 2 &
3
Annually, we should be mindful of the three potent
stars; 5, 2 and 3.
Star
5 a sickness and loss star is residing
at the Southwest sector. If your main door or bedroom
window face southwest place a metal object to harmonize
star 5.
Star 2
is at the Northeast sector and also inline with this
year’s Grand Duke direction. Avoid knocking or
carrying out renovation if your main door faces
northeast. You may hang a 6 rod metal wind-chime outside
this direction. If your bedroom lies at this sector
minimize noisy activities such as TV or hi-fi sets. You
may hang a strand of 6 ancient Chinese metal coins on
the window behind the curtain. Therefore if your house
falls on the NE-SW or SW- NE you have to take extra
precautions on these two potent stars.
Star
3 a quarrelsome and legal entanglement
star is at the south sector. Place something red in
color. If it lies at the main door you may place a red
color floor rug. In the house south sector turn on a
lamp. Fire element is required to dissolve this
troublesome star.
Star
7 Another problematic star, number 7, a
robbery star resides at the southeast sector. This star
may also trigger fire hazard within the home. If your
kitchen lies on the southeast sector be mindful with
your stoves and gas cylinders position. To harmonize,
place a bowl of ‘still’ water on this sector.
The following stars 4, 6,
8, 9 and 1 are deemed auspicious for this year. However,
it must be properly addressed to activate the good
energy.
Star
6 is at East sector. It can bring
promotion, power and status. Place a bowl of still water
at this location. Good for patriarch of the house. Be
wary of foot injuries.
Star
8 the current prosperity star is at the
centre. Avoid placing plants or wooden object in the
centre of your house. Activities are encouraged. If you
have baby or toddler at home, make this area their
playground.
Star
9 is another wealth star at the
Northwest sector. Place a moving water feature to bring
you wealth luck and also enhance the luck to the
patriarch in the family.
Star
1 is residing at the west sector and is
good for couples whose bedrooms lie in this sector.
Suitable for those newly wedded couple who wish to have
baby. Good luck.
Star
4 is rather tricky. It can bring romance
and academic success. It may also bring undesirable
sexual affairs. This year star 4 is at the north sector.
Your may place your children study desk here to improve
their academic performance. To activate romance place a
blue color vase with fresh flowers. Do not use
artificial flowers if you’re looking for true love.
For married couples place a pair of mandarin duck in
your bedroom to enhance your relationship.
On the macro level, Star
9 a fire element flies to Northwest this year. In Feng
Shui terms, Northwest is also known as the ‘Heaven’s
Gate’. Fire burning the Heaven’s Gate is deemed
inauspicious. This could imply the head of the family,
head of department and regional leaders may face sever
threat this year. Beware of road accidents and air
travel to the Northwestern regions. Pay more attention
to the Northwest sector of your homes and office.
The above recommended
Feng Shui cures are based on traditional approach and
also commonly proposed to my clients in my practice.
Today, there are many equivalent Feng Shui products and
are readily available. While you do have choices, make
sure you got it right at the right place and it is not
necessary that ‘expensive’ is better. Good luck.
The
Year of the Tiger, 2010
Feng Shui
Tips for the Metal Tiger Year
2010:
| The
East:
| This is the location of
courage and military ability and it brings
luck to anyone having a non-clerical job.
If you want a promotion, put 8 white
stones in the East grid of your house. If
you want a salary raise, put a glass of
water there. Those in disciplinary squads,
rail maintenance, or those working as
computer hardware technicians, interior
decoration workers or construction workers
would all benefit from this position.
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| The
Southeast:
| There is where the Star Qi
Chi shines on. It was the Star of strong
luck previously and its luck is slowly
fading. Yet, it still brings some luck.
You can put a glass of water in the
Southeast grid to boost your luck of
wealth.
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| The
South:
| This is the location of
quarrels and fights and you can put a pink
carpet in the South grid of your home to
resolve. (If your job demands talking
frequently to strangers, then you don't
need to resolve it.)
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| The
Southwest:
| This is the position of
major sickness and it brings problems to
your respiratory and digestive system. If
your main door, kitchen or bedroom falls
right on the Southwest grid, you would
even have more serious symptoms. To
resolve, put a music box or wind chimes in
the Southwest grid of the house. You can
also put other metal objects that make a
sound there, such as several metal keys.
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| The
West:
| This is the location of
relationship. To boost your love luck and
general human relations, put a glass of
water here with a conventional music box
next to it. Wind the music box from time
to time to vibrate the water with sound
waves. This is not restricted to single
readers only. If you want to make more
connections, or your job demands frequent
social contacts and interpersonal skills,
you should try it even if you're married.
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| The
Northwest:
| There is the location of
joyful events. If you have been in a
steady relationship for some time but your
wedding is not planned yet, you can put 4
potted plants and 9 steams of red flowers
in this position to make it happen. Of
course boosting the luck in this location
catalyses all joyful events, such as
having a baby if you're married, getting a
career promotion or salary raise etc.
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| The
North:
| This is where the luck of
intellectual achievement is located. To
boost such luck, you can grow 4 water
bamboo plants in the North grid of your
house. Or simply putting a glass of water
there would help too. Besides enhancing
the luck of students and scholars, such
direction also has positive effects on
signing contracts or processing of
documents.
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| The
Northeast:
| This is the direction of
minor sickness and if your main door,
kitchen or bedroom falls right on the
Northeast grid of the house, you'd get
sick easily. The ailments would be mostly
related to the respiratory system (i.e.
throat, trachea, and lungs) and the
abdomen. You can put a metal object that
makes a sound (e.g. a conventional music
box, wind chimes or a bunch of metal keys)
in that grid of your house to resolve.
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| The
Central Grid:
| The Star of Wealth Ba Bai
is here. You can put a glass of water, or
grow water plants, or put a fish tank in
the Central grid of your house to boost
your luck of wealth. |
May
joy, happiness, wealth and health come to you
throughout the Year of the White Metal Tiger!
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