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2008
- Year of the Yang Earth Rat
February
7, 2008 - January 26, 2009
The
"Yang Brown Earth Rat"!
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General
Overview of Wu Zi, Brown Earth Rat Year
February
7, 2008 is New Year's Day, according to
the Chinese Lunar Calendar used by millions all
over the world together with the Gregorian
calendar. And according to the Chinese almanac,
the year is 4705 and a Year of the Brown Yang
Earth Rat.
Chinese New Year
falls on Thursday, February 7th 2008.
The Chinese New
Year that is celebrated for about fifteen days
is one moment in the year when the whole nation
feels united as they can imagine each other's
enjoyment. The Chinese New Year
gets determined by the Lunar calendar
and therefore it is sometimes called the Lunar
New Year. In 2008, the Chinese
Lunar Year Festival would start from 7
th of February. As every one is
aware of its significance, the working people in
china can take weeks of holidays so that they
can join the company of their near and dear ones
and a feast with their family members on the Lunar
New Year's Eve. Although with the
changing times and increasing mobility of the
people the celebration of Chinese New
Year Festival has undergone some
changes, everybody still very fervently follow
all the customs that their elders have taught
them.
After two, Fire
years life may seem calmer during this Earth
year. That could be deceptive, however, as the
Rat never stops moving, especially when it comes
to mental activity.
Unfortunately Earth has a destructive
relationship with the Rat's fixed element,
Water. This is not disastrous, but it does mean
people should not rely too much on luck this
year.
On the other hand the combination of Earth and
Rat is extremely positive when it comes to
achieving results. The Rat tends to take a lot
of risks, while Earth is associated with
practicality and stability. This creates balance
and can lead to good profits, increased
productivity and all sorts of accomplishments.
And, under Earth's influence there could be
fewer scandals than in other, Rat years.
The Rat is the
first sign of the Chinese zodiac and signifies
new beginnings. This year is thus an appropriate
time to start new ventures, especially
groundbreakings. This includes new ideas,
directions, and ways of doing things. It is a
time to experiment and put plans into action, as
there will be plenty of opportunities to achieve
success. Something to consider is that which is
begun now is likely to have long term
consequences, so choose wisely to enrich your
life.
Interestingly this is an equally good time for
thinking and all kinds of intellectual
endeavors. Planning, scholarship and research,
for example, are favorable activities. It is
also an auspicious time for the arts; although,
under Earth's influence, applied arts such as
design and graphics may do best.
Earth favors those who are tied to the land, do
a lot of routine work, deal with practical
matters, or perform work of a spiritual nature.
Looking at the characteristics of both Earth and
Rat it could be a very good year for those with
careers in business, construction, engineering,
academia, planning and the clergy.
There is likely to be a focus on career and self
improvement this year to the detriment of
family. People thus need to be attentive and
creative so that this area does not suffer. It
is, however, a relatively good time to begin a
new romance. Those in a relationship may want to
consider raising it to the next level, to
include marriage.
Since this is an
Earth year those people born in a Metal year
will generally fare better than others of
their animal sign, while those born in a Water
year are likely to do worse than those born in
Wood, Fire, and Earth years.
Health issues vary not only by sign but by
each individual. Your best bet is to visit a
Chinese doctor to have your balances checked
and get some advice for the coming year. It is
an Earth year, so one thing we can say in
general is to get enough exercise and be on
the alert for unwanted weight gains.
Inactivity could lead to problems.
The year 2008 will be a year of possibilities,
a time of progress; although, it may not
generally be spectacular. Those who take the
biggest risks could be disappointed. Everyone
should, nevertheless, add something new to
their life.
Economy
The extremely
strong wood element will produce strong
attention to the issues which relate to
environment, education, health and family well
being. These issues will gain public attention
and be supported by governments and their
respective departments.
The wood element
related industries will have a good year, such
as: publishing, education, orchard, medical
industry, clothing, textile, forestry, furniture
etc. However, this success will not come easily,
as there will be strong competition.
Due to the
absence of fire and metal elements in the Ba Zi
chart, the industries related to these elements
will have a slower year compared to last year,
such as: chemistry, restaurants, manufacturing,
computer, high tech industries and jewelry etc.
The water element
is restricted by earth, therefore, the
industries relating to the water element, such
as shipping, travelling, drinking etc may have a
difficult year ahead.
The stock market
will have down trend in this year, market will
pick up in May, June and July, will have a sharp
decrease in the second half of the year from
August. Therefore, investors should be careful
not to be over optimistic.
The property
market will be good for houses and big mansions,
prices will remain high, however the market will
not be good for small properties.
The annual
ruling star for this year is 1. The number 1
represents Water and will be sitting on the
centre of the ruling age 8. Eight represent
young children. Be mindful of water
activities. Water over young children. Be
careful to those who love water sports. Make
sure you have your life jackets on. Water and
Earth is also in conflict. Earth also relates
to stomach. This year more children may have
stomach related sickness. Today medical cares
are expensive, make sure you are well
protected and insured.
In flying
stars, there are 3 potents stars that all of
us should take note.
This year, star 5 is at South and star 2 at
Northwest. Traditionally, these 2 stars can be
harmonized by hanging a strand of 6 ancient
Chinese metal coins or a 6 rods metal wind
chimes. No ‘opening eyes’ required.
Star 3, a
quarrelsome star is at the West. If it faces
your main door, use red color or a lighted
lamp to harmonise this star. You don’t paint
your door red! Otherwise, it may be mistaken
as ……… Alternatively, you can place a
red color door mat outside your door step.
The timely star
8 or sometime called the wealth star is at
East direction. If your main door face east
and in addition you have a pool outside, make
sure the water is clean and active. You have
the potential to gain some wealth.
Another good
star 9 is at Southeast. It is also a romance
star. To enhance your romance and
relationship, place a bouquet of fresh flowers
at this sector in you room.
Academic star 4
is at Northeast. This sector is good for your
children study corner. You may place your
study desk at this sector. Do not place water
here.
Star 6 though
faded, is still usable if you have attended my
lessons. This year it is at the North sector.
Place still water to enhance your career and
travel opportunity. And finally star 7 at SW.
Beware of robbery and fire hazard especially
if it falls in your kitchen. You may also
place a bowl of still water in this sector.
Basics of
Flying Star Fengshui
It
is important to learn about the locations of
annual and monthly flying stars (xuan kong fei
xing), reputed to be the most powerful systems
in the study of Feng Shui. Annual stars stay in
a sector for that year and shift to another
sector in a pre-determined pattern in the
following year. Monthly stars change positions
on a monthly basis.
The
star numbers run from 1 to 9 and each flying
star number possesses auspicious or inauspicious
meanings. In period 8, (2004 to 2024) the three
luckiest star numbers are 8, 6 and 1 while the
unlucky stars are 2, 3, 5 and 7. When the
combination of the annual
star and monthly star
in a compass sector for a particular month is
made up of the good stars (8, 6 and 1), the
particular sector is said to be very auspicious
and will bring lots of good luck to its
occupant. But when the bad stars congregate in
the same sector, it's important that you vacate
the room for the month. If this cannot be done,
you must install Feng Shui cures to suppress
them or they will bring misfortunes of the most
severe kind. However, you do not have to worry
if the bad stars fly into a storeroom, toilet,
garage or a missing corner because their
negative effects are said to be contained and
dissolved. The effect, whether good or bad, is
lesser when the number appears alone.
What
luck does each star bring and Feng Shui items
recommendations to activate the lucky stars and
counter the unlucky ones.
- The
#1 White star brings career luck in
promotions and recognition (Water element) -
Activate with water
features or a Dragon Tortoise with Ruyi.
- The
#2 Illness star brings illnesses,
diseases, ailments and fatal health problems
(Earth element). Feng
Shui Cures: Eight Immortals Metal Wu Lou
tied with red ribbon/string is an excellent
remedy. You could use Six-rod metal
windchime (if the star flies into the
South, Southwest or Northeast sectors) or
5-rod windchime for other sectors.
- The
#3 Hostile star brings quarrels,
verbal assaults, hostilities, negative
encounters, lawsuits and court case (Wood
element). Feng Shui
cures: Metal coins or The Laughing
Buddha dressed in red robes carrying a gold
ingot.
- The
#4 Romance star brings literary luck
and love luck (Wood element) - Activate with
symbols of love and romance and Wen
Chang Pagoda.
- The
#5 Yellow star brings bad luck of all
kinds, financial loss, accidents,
misfortunes, mishaps, fights and death
(Earth element)
Feng Shui cures: 6-rod metal windchime
(if the star flies into the South, Southwest
or Northeast sectors) or 5-rod windchime for
other sectors. The Five Element Pagoda
or Lucky Feng Shui Fan are excellent
cures too. Keep the afflicted sector as
quiet as possible. Do not undertake any
renovation or construction works in this
sector. Keep the doors and windows in this
area closed.
- The
#6 Heavenly star brings prosperity
luck from heaven with plenty of success and
helpful people (Metal element) - Activate
with coins such as the 10 Auspicious
Emperor Coins or Kwan Kung figurine.
- The
#7 Violent star brings severe bad
luck (violence, burglary and bloodshed) in
Period 8. (Metal element)
Feng Shui cure: A small lamp, a pair of
Rhinocerous figurines flanking any door
in the afflicted sector.
- The
#8 Wealth star brings wealth,
prosperity, and lots of money luck (Earth
element). This sector is extremely
auspicious in Period 8 (Year 2004 to 2024).
Activate with crystals.
- The
#9 Multiplying star doubles the good
luck or bad luck brought by the sector,
depending on the effect of the other
(monthly) star. (Fire element) - Enhance by
keeping this sector brightly lit.
2008
Flying Star Forecast
Good
Stars: 1, 8, 9
Neutral
Stars: 4, 6
Bad Stars: 2, 3, 5, 7
Feng Shui
energies also change from year to year.
Therefore, it is necessary to watch for the
re-allocation of good and bad energies at the
beginning of each year, so that we can take
necessary precautions if some bad energy happens
to arrive at important locations of our
residence or offices. In the year of the Rat,
the bad energy called “Five Yellow” –
symbolizing obstacles and misfortune, arrives at
the South. If your South of the house is an
important area such as bedroom or entrances, it
is recommended that one hangs a metal wind chime
there to dissolve this bad energy. The worst
months will be in February, August, and
November. Another bad star number 2, symbolizing
sickness, will arrive in the Northwest in 2008.
The traditional method to dissolve this 2 is to
hang a string of six metal coins in the affected
area in the Northwest of the house The Grand
Duke this year is in the North, hence it is not
favorable to “move earth” or make
substantial construction work in this direction.
It is also not recommended for one to sit with
back against exact South as you will be sitting
against the unfavorable energy called “Three
Shars” or “Three Killings”. As well as the
“Crash position” against the Grand Duke. The
bad star 3 is a star of conflict and robbery.
This is present in the West of the house. It is
necessary to put a piece of red paper in the
West to minimize such bad influence. Also the
bad star 7, representing scandals is in the
Southwest, the traditional solution for this bad
star 7 is to place 3 or 4 of bamboo plant grown
in clear glass vase of water in the Southwest
location.
Centre
(1 White)
Kan #1 is a water
element. In the physical body it is the ear.
Internal organ it is the kidneys and it is also
blood.
Kan water #1 (tan
Lang) has flown into the centre location for
2008 and the centre is considered an earth
energy and from a five element aspect it is
predicted to cause conflict and whilst I believe
there may be conflict in the year I do not think
it will be that bad especially if you follow the
advice here.
If you activate
certain areas of the home it can bring in new
opportunities, gains in financial investments,
academic achievements and scholarly pursuits.
The intensity of these attributes will differ in
varying degrees according to the influence of
the visiting monthly stars.
It is awkward
when an auspicious star flies into the centre of
a building as it is usually an area that is open
and hard to place enhancers, if the centre of
your home is the middle of your dining room or
lounge, bedroom or other important room this is
good news as the positive energy can permeate
the rest of the home once you place some
enhancers.
If this is a
child's bedroom or study area you should place a
gold Tsai Shen Yeh statue and a set of three
Chinese i-ching coins tied with red ribbon as
this protects wealth and also creates wealth in
2008, this is a very important cure and enhancer
in 2008.
Blue would be a
good colour scheme for the room in the centre.
Blue can also be used in beddings, throw-overs,
lampshades, pillow covers etc. Although
unlikely, but if a bed is located in this area,
remember to place a brass wu-lou beside the bed.
Business's that
rely on sales or related to industries selling
properties, stock or similar should be cautious
this year and make sure you place cures in the
south and northwest part of your building
especially so if they have a main door here.
Summary
for year 2008:
The best months
are April, June, September and November.
Take extra care
in the months of May, July, August and December
and check back here to further analyse these
months.
Tips:
- A brass Wu-Lou
would be good for a bedroom that falls into
the centre along with blue, black, grey or
charcoal colours.
- Place creative
enhancements like displaying an abacus,
calligraphy set, artist tools like canvas,
brushes etc.
- Place a gold
Tsai Shen Yeh statue in the centre to
protect wealth in 2008
Northwest (2
Black)
The northwest in
2008 is not a very nice area at all and best
left alone if possible, easy for me to say that,
I know and this is the reason why we write these
cures and enhancers each year as not everyone
has the luxury of moving bedrooms or offices. If
you have a bedroom, office or other important
room in the northwest and unable to move out
please read this section carefully.
If your front
door, bedroom, office, lounge or other well-used
room is located in the northwest this will
inevitably activate its malicious effects, so
read on…
This star affects
the health of those under its influence bringing
with it sickness, disease, bad luck, stress,
stomach and digestive problems, bloated feeling,
gossip, back stabbing, family harmony and
distress. This is especially so for people who
are a Gua #1, 3 or 4.
The 2 Black in
Period 8 is an untimely star and hence its
influence will be of a negative nature.
You need to place
a salt water cure, Wu Lou and six Chinese coins
tied with red ribbon, metal singing bowl and
also place more round metal decorative objects
(provided they are not menacing looking, round
shape metal is good) to dissipate its negative
influence in the northwest corner of your home
or room.
A three legged
Toad in a gold colour is very effective at not
only reducing the bad earth but by also
protecting your wealth for the year and a little
know cure is having the Toad with a i-ching coin
placed underneath, these come standard in our
2008 cures kit. Make sure there are no red
items, bright lights or burning candles in the
northwest either up or downstairs. Do not worry
if you have these colours already just introduce
colours white, silver, gold or copper in the way
of a floor mat, cushions, throws, tablecloth or
such like. If you have a main door that falls in
northwest in 2008 you would also be advised to
hang a Ba Gua mirror outside to deflect the
negative energy.
Ladies expecting
their first born should try and avoid using this
bedroom. If there is no choice, try to use a
good (east, northeast or southeast) sector of
the room and implement the necessary cures. You
should also sleep with your crown of your head
in your personal Tien Yi direction.
If you cannot
avoid using this room or this corner of the
room, place a brass Wu-Lou beside your bed. The
brass Wu-Lou (also known as a calabash) gives
elemental support to the northwest (metal) and
also symbolises good health and dissipates the
negative energy of the #2 star. Because the
northwest is associated with the patriarch of
the home the eldest male member of the home or
business can be affected so make sure if he
sleeps, works or spends a lot of time here all
cures area placed.
More importantly,
do not decorate the northwest room with red
colour or triangle shapes items and most
important avoid burning candles or leaving
bright fiery coloured lights on for too long
during the year 2008.
Avoidance of this
area is the best cure although I know this is
hard so try and follow the advice and try and
keep it as quiet as possible.
Now having given
you all this bad news, I will now give some hope
for those who are Gua 9 or 2 as this combination
whilst on the whole is very bad it can be good
for them in wealth and career, you will still
need to place the recommended cures as detailed
here but the effects of the #2 black will not be
bad for you and can even give you positive
results.
Summary
for year 2008:
Do not activate
this area with loud noises, keep quiet and avoid
at all costs building work or refurbishment. Do
not use the fire element or colours red, pink or
purple. Keep doors closed. Place a Wu Lou, salt
water cure, gold Toad, wealth ingot and six
coins here along with metal ornaments. Use
colours white, silver, gold or copper. I will
repeat this part, as it is so important, please
keep the northwest of your home quiet, and avoid
redecoration and building work in 2008.
Better months are
March, May, July, October and December.
Take extra care
in the months of February, April, June, August,
September, October, and November.
Tips:
- Hang six
Chinese coins tied in red ribbon.
- Place a salt
water cure.
- You do not
need all Dragons and bells, you can use any
metal ornament as long as it is not sharp or
aggressive looking, and believe it or not a
good cure is a round metal dog bowl or
weight lifters weights.
- A brass wealth
ingot is good for protecting wealth.
- Place a gold
coloured three legged Toad with i-ching
under.
- Place a Wu Lou
and/or other metal ornaments to dissipate
the negative earth.
- A metal
singing bowl is very good as is a stainless
steel Dog bowl.
- Avoid using
red colour in this room and refrain from
displaying triangle shape or fiery pictures.
- Avoid candles
or bright lights at all costs.
West
(3 Jade)
Beware of
possible theft, arguments, disputes, hot tempers
and legal problems.
Try and keep the
west of your home as quiet as possible and avoid
building work or renovations.
To remedy its
effects use red decorative objects, candles
lamps and lights. A nice simple cure is a red
floor mat or a table lamp with a red shade. Do
not use metal (metal colour is OK) to control
this energy for you will aggravate it,
restricting the beneficial influence brought by
auspicious monthly stars in certain months and
magnify its negative influence.
Do not have a
water feature inside here unless a professional
Practitioner has advised you.
Some books or
websites you may have read will tell you the #3
wood star is a good star in period 8, in our
opinion it is still an unpredictable star and
you should not try and activate it unless you
are qualified to do so. It will become more usable towards the
mid to later part of the 20-year period 8 cycle.
I have seen
websites and books recommending placing water
here for the annual #3 star, do this and you
could invite arguments, divorce and legal
problems without taking into account your land
formations, period, mountain and water stars,
please be careful. I am not saying these people
are wrong to recommend placing water; I am
saying that you should take into account the
bigger picture before using such a powerful
enhancer on a known unbalanced star at this
particular time in the twenty year cycle. I have
used water many times on this star with good
results but have also used water and got less
desired results, it really depends on other
occupying stars, land formations and also the
gua of the occupants.
Ensure that
documents signed during the year are checked
through thoroughly before committing oneself.
The influence of a Chen 3 in Period 8 denotes
possible arguments, disagreement and in extreme
cases, this can result in lawsuits, either as a
petitioner or a defendant. Either case there
will be a loss of time, energy and wealth, so
please be careful during 2008 especially if you
have a main door in the west and if you can, try
and use another door to enter and leave. You
should also a hang a Ba Gua mirror with a
Chinese i-ching coin on the rear for added
protection in 2008.
An imperative
cure and slight enhancer to place in 2008 is a
12 coin ball, because we have the #3 wood star
fall into a metal star, these two elements
attack each and the reason why so many problems
can occur, the cure is to place the coin ball in
the west which the coin ball made of metal
appeases the inherent element of the west and
the strong red tassels burn of the negative
qualities of the #3 wood star bringing harmony
and balance and acutely some positive energy can
come from this. This cure is vital if you have a
bedroom in the west or other important room like
office, lounge etc.
A traditional
Chinese cure for the #3 is placing a Kwan Yin
(Goddess of mercy) red in colour combined with a
small piece of Jasper Red quartz crystal, this
crystal is so powerful and enhances relations
but more importantly protects against physical
and physic attack which is what the #3 is well
know for.
Do not take this
affliction lightly. Do not disturb the ground of
this area at all costs.
West facing
properties with front doors to the west must be
careful not to allow the doors to slam and do
not renovate or dig in the west, south and north
for 2008.
Tips:
- Place a light
in the west If you have a choice, a lamp
with a wooden stand and a peach/red shade is
better.
- Do not hang
wind chimes of any material in this area of
the house, especially metal wind chimes as
it will worsen matters.
- During hot
summer months, make sure the fan is not
located in the west.
- Take extra
security measures for the whole home or
business during 2008 and check smoke alarms.
- Check through
everything before signing documents if
office is in the west.
- Try and keep
this area quiet and do not disturb with loud
noises.
- If you had
last years cures and enhancers kits place
your jade pagoda here.
- Try not to let
children or noisy animals play in the west.
- Beware of
backstabbing, as sometimes it is unseen and
behind your back and also from someone you
thought you knew quite well.
Northeast (4
Green)
The Sun wood 4
occupies the northeast palace for 2008 and this
is a conditional star but is auspicious in
Period 8 (2004 - 2024). It governs romance,
travel, creative, academic and artistic talents,
wisdom and intelligence as well as
self-development. If you want to enhance this
wonderful star use a very special yin
water feature or colours blue or black, this is
a good area to have a pair of Mandarin Ducks;
Dragon headed Tortoise or photos of you and your
partner/family.
Normally a yin
water feature is fresh still water although this
year 2008 you must use a master cure which is an
extremely powerful cure and enhancer in 2008 and
one that can only be used in certain years is by
placing 4 pieces of hematite quartz crystal in
the northeast. The nice part of this annual cure
is that the hematite crystal will also enhance
the #4 romance and literacy/career star and
because they have to be placed in a small saucer
of yin water combined with an i-ching coin
placed yang side up, this helps bridge the gap
in the elements between earth which is inherent
in the NE and wood (the two elements are in
conflict) which is the element of the visiting
#4 wood, those of you who are Masters of Feng
Shui will know this cure. This really is a
lovely cure and enhancer at the same time. This
crystal's should be cleansed of negative energy
and empowered with positive Sheng Ch'i energy in
moonlight or sun, which is said to bring wealth,
health and good luck. Hematite when placed in
the NE is the crystal that possesses the
strongest symbol of life and love and enhances
romance, career and creativity.
Without cures
this 4 star can bring both wanted and unwanted
romantic opportunities to the household if the
cures are not put in place. Having a door in the
northeast with the cures (hematite) can bring in
new opportunities and lots of travel.
Do not use fire
or metal in this area or colours white, silver.
Do not worry if you have these colours already
just introduce colours blue or black in the way
of a floor mat, cushions, tablecloth or such
like.
As in every star,
the 4 Green has a positive and negative aspect
to its nature. Although a favourable annual star
in 2008, it can also be affected by the presence
of an unfavourable monthly star and when it
does, it denotes betrayal, heartbreaks, scandals
and humiliation in affairs of the heart. The
affected months are June, August, October and
November.
Treat this area as your relationship and
creativity area for 2008 it can be very good for
you. If the northeast is an important area like
a main door, lounge bedroom etc please keep it
is clean and clutter free as possible, believe
me it makes so much difference.
Summary
for year: With
the above cures and enhancers in place you
should make good use of this area especially if
you are looking to enhance relationships or
creativity, this area is very good for writers,
artists, students and anyone that is related to
the travel industry.
Avoid fire
element and colours red, pink or purple. Good
colours are blue or black. If you wish to
enhance areas of creativity and academic
achievements, place or hang moving objects to
enhance the Ch'i of this sector, do not use wind
chimes though. Keep area semi active with
windows occasionally open. Do not use metal
items here especially wind chimes from the 2008
cures. Spend time in the northeast if you want
to enhance romance, creativity or academic
pursuits.
Tips:
- Use blue in
your décor if this is your office or
bedroom.
- Make sure you
remove all the metal cures from the 2007
cures and enhancers kit from the northeast
as this will cause many relationship
problems if left.
- For office and
studies, place a task light and a crystal
globe on the work desks. Blue items can be
added on the desk e.g. blue paper, blue
books etc.
- Avoid
displaying too much metal objects here
especially large heavy ornaments.
- Fresh flowers
or small pots of green leafy or flowering
plants can be displayed in this spot of the
house to lift the qi. Blue or green flowers
are a good choice.
- If you have
mandarin Ducks this is a good area to have
them and any other symbols of romance like
hugging couples etc.
- Place photos
of loved ones or images of love to enhance
relationships or attract new love. This can
done with photos, paintings or statues, make
sure there is always a pair in the image.
- For romance a
Dragon headed Tortoise or Mandarin Ducks is
very good.
South
(5 Yellow)
Do not to disturb
its position here with noisy activities,
renovations or maintenance work. Houses with
gardens to this corner of the property should
avoid disturbing the ground with major digging
or building work.
The 5 Yellow also
called 'Wu Huang or Lian Zhen)' in
Chinese, is one of the annual afflictions. It is
a very volatile star. It has no gender and no
trigram and is highly dangerous when disturbed.
When disturbed, its malevolent influence brings
disaster, sickness, lawsuits and major loss of
wealth. Do be careful with it. Stillness
together with metal cures can keep its negative
influences at bay. As we have so
many negative affiliations in the south with the
annual #5 yellow, three killings and sui po you
must place a salt water cure, six rod wind
chime, Wu Lou and six Chinese coins tied with
red ribbon and also place more metal decorative
objects (provided they are not menacing looking,
round shape metal is good) to dissipate its
negative.
Another extremely
imperative cure in 2008 and because the annual
afflictions are so bad in the south, you must
place a six Dragon Pagoda in the south of your
home or office to avoid severe problems. This
cure really is one of the most protective cures
you can use and also a powerful enhancer, for
protection against legal problems, arguments,
disputes and loss of wealth in 2008. The combination of
the six Dragons, Kwan Yin, Pagoda six bells,
i-ching coin and talisman makes this the most
effective cure and enhancer in 2008 to protect
yourself against overall bad luck, money loss,
legal problems and business competitors.
You MUST NEVER
disturb the south inside or out by lots of
drilling or knocking activities. So please be
careful when you hang your metal six rod wind
chime to control its influence in the south
sector of your house. You should also place a Ba
Gua mirror especially if you have a main door
here, I will be renewing mine on February 4th
without fail.
You must not
place red objects, bright lights, candles or red
coloured furnishing in this sector. Do not worry
if you have these colours already just introduce
colours white, silver, gold or copper in the way
of a floor mat, cushions, throws, tablecloth or
such like. You can also use dark blue or black
if you prefer.
If your bathroom,
cloakroom, en-suite, guest room or a large
cupboard is located here, this is good for you
this year, because these areas are not used much
and therefore the negative power is not
activated, I would still place the cures though
regardless of what room is located in the south.
Summary:
Do not activate this area with loud noises, keep
quiet and avoid at all costs building work or
refurbishment. Do not use the fire element or
colours red, pink or purple. Keep doors closed.
Place six-rod wind chime, Wu Lou, 6 Dragon
Pagoda, salt water cure and six coins here along
with metal ornaments. Use colours white, silver,
gold or copper. I will repeat this part, as it
is so important, please keep the south of your
home or office quiet, avoid redecoration and
building work in 2008 in the south part of your
home or office and when you hang your wind chime
try not to make so much noise with hammers etc,
don't worry about the noise the wind chime
makes, this is all part of the cure, so when it
is in place try and remember to knock it a few
times a day.
Summary
for year 2008:
Take extra care
in the months of February, March, May, July,
September, November and December.
Tips:
- Avoid playing
loud music in the south of the home or room.
- Do not
decorate your room with red or earth colours
this year. Grey, blue or white beddings and
curtains are good colours to use
temporarily.
- Place a salt
water cure in the south of the building
along with six Chinese coins tied in a row
with red ribbon and six hollow metal rod
wind chime.
- The six Dragon
Pagoda is a crucial cure to place in 2008,
please do not forget it.
- Place a Brass
Wu-Lou in the south corner of the room if
this is your bedroom.
- Metal objects
such as six Chinese metal coins tied in a
red ribbon and/or a brass Dragon can be
placed in this corner too. Do not to use red
dragons.
- Do not place
red objects, burning candles or triangular
shaped furnishing in this sector.
- Most of all,
avoid disturbing the south at all costs. Any
form of renovations that needs to be done,
plan it for another year. It is worth
keeping this in mind.
- Tsai Shen Yeh
(God of wealth) in a gold colour is very
effective at not only reducing the bad earth
but by also protecting your wealth for the
year in the south.
- Replace or at
the very least cleanse your Ba Gua mirror in
the south especially if you have a door
here.
- If you have a
main door in the south make sure you oil the
hinges and try not to let it bang shut.
- If you use a
fan or other machines that creates noise or
vibration try and avoid placing it in the
south part of a room, get yourself a good
compass.
North (6
White)
6 White is a
benevolent money star and as an annual star, its
position in the north in 2008 is excellent for
career, wealth, politicians, leaders and anyone
involved in the property market, so for those
with a main door, office/study in the north will
benefit greatly.
This year this #6
star will bring more success for anyone with an
office or main door in the north.
Those who have
main doors or offices in the north sector will
enjoy excellent business and career success.
However, whilst 6 White represents
accomplishment, if the #6 annual star is located
in a bedroom it can cause problems with the
liver and/or legs. If you do have a bedroom in
the north place some blue cloth like a rug or
duvet cover to dissipate its energy.
A lovely enhancer
and protector in the north in 2008 especially if
you have a main door, bedroom, office or other
important room is to place a wealth and romance
enhancer and protector which has dual Dragons,
i-ching coin and double carps. The double Carp's
represent wealth and relationships protection
and catalyst to enhance further. The two
powerful Dragons encased around an i-ching coin
giving ultimate protection and enhancement of
wealth making this the perfect enhancer and also
protector of wealth, business and relationships
in 2008. This is such a nice traditional cure
and enhancer.
Please remember
that Tai Sui (The Grand Duke of Jupiter)
resides between 352.5º - 7.5º north in 2008.
It is vital that you must never sit facing this
15º sector. If you confront him, you will
experience defeat, demotion, loss and obstacles.
Instead, sit with your back to this sector and
he will support you.
Do not undertake
any form of noisy renovations or re-decorative
work in this part of your house or office
between February 4th 2008 and February 3rd 2009.
Nor should you disturb the ground by digging
holes, building foundations or conduct any
maintenance work with any noisy equipment in
this area inside or outside your property or
garden. Once disturbed, this affliction will
bring about three types of misfortunes -
financial loss, sickness and arguments. This is
the worst out of all the annual afflictions and
in our home and business we take this very
seriously as in our 28 years experience with
Feng Shui we have seen some pretty nasty events
from this energy when disturbed.
A traditional
cure and enhancer is to place a statue of a
Turtle in the north 2008 especially if your
property faces north. This particular Turtle is
sat on a bed of wealth ingots so he also
enhances wealth as well as protecting health
which is nice. The turtle is the ruler of the
north, symbolizing endurance, strength, and
longevity and the reason why we have included
this standard in our 2008 normal kit.
Strict advice for
2008 is that if your property faces north you
must not renovate the building in 2008
especially in the south and north.
Summary
for year 2008:
Take extra care
in the months of March, April, October and
December.
This is a nice
area and even better if your main door or office
is located here, keep area active with windows
and doors open. Good colours are earth colours
yellow. Place some real quartz crystal here or
the hanging faceted sphere type; these are very
good for activating the wealth and business side
of this nice star.
Tips:
- If this is
your bedroom, a shade of blue or black in
your furnishing or décor may help with
health. A blue painting (not water scene)
may also do.
- Place a set
six Chinese coins tied together with ribbon
this year especially for the months of
October and April 2008.
- Real quartz
crystal is very good in the north for 2008
as is faceted crystal spheres.
Southwest (7
Red)
The 7 red star is
a negative influence in Period 8. The trigram
Tui is also known as 'Broken Soldier'.
This is a fighting star. When combined with
another untimely star, its negative nature
denotes assault, deceit, violence and robbery.
This year 2008 it falls into the earth element
of the southwest which is actually quite nice
and we can turn bad into good here with the
following advice.
Whilst some good
will come from this star the #7 Red still
portends a high risk of burglary, deception,
copyright theft, gossip and back stabbing
especially in the months of February, April and
May.
If you have a
door in the southwest or even a window you
should be looking to update security, smoke
alarms and checking electrics, the next most
important cure is placing a Liang Yi Quan
Enhancer this is a very old and traditional cure
used when the 7 star falls into the southwest,
do not use this cure in any other year.
Liang Yi Quan is
a such a commanding cure, Eight I-ching coins
tied into a circle with three further yang sided
coins with wealth ingots on top. This is a very
traditional cure and enhancer for the #7 star
and with the unique way the coins have been
arranged and made it gives balance to the yin
and yang when the #7 star visits the southwest
as the metal and earth of these two elements
balance each other and this cure is protecting
against theft, fraud, gossip, lies, legal
problems and wealth loss. These coins represent
wealth protection, fortune, wealth and success
and whilst the #7 star is seen as bad this cure
can reverse it and create wealth in 2008. They
can also be used as Wealth enhancers and be
placed inside your accounts book.
You should also a
hang a Ba Gua mirror with a Chinese i-ching coin
on the rear for added protection in 2008 but
only do so if you have a main door in the
southwest.
As I have said
above please take extra security measures
especially if you have a front, back or side
door in the southwest sector. Make sure doors
and windows are fastened securely before leaving
the house. Do not display valuable items on
windowsills, which may attract the interests of
passers-by.
It pays to be
wise to avoid taking too many risks for there
may be unscrupulous people working against you.
There are indications of misunderstandings,
pressure and business rivalries that could also
lead to losses.
The best advice I
can give is check or install smoke alarms, check
electrics and check the security of windows and
doors in the southwest.
Summary:
Keep area quiet and doors and windows kept
closed. Good colours are blue or black. Avoid
earth and fire colours and quartz crystals.
Summary
for year:
If you have an
office or door in the southwest be careful of
people trying to deceive you, robbery, arguments
and loss of wealth, always look at the very
small print and be careful as this star normally
causes problems with people you know and thought
you could trust.
Tips:
- You should
also use more blue in your decoration. You
can introduce the colour with cushions,
rugs, bed covers or doormats.
- Do not use
anything of fire element or colours red to
control it as this may aggravate it.
- Place a Liang
Yi Quan Enhancer for protection in 2008.
- Avoid candles
at all costs.
- Install or
service smoke alarms and security systems.
- Do not hang
metal wind chimes here.
East
(8 White)
This is the
governing flying star for the next sixteen years
of the lower era of the sexagenarian cycle of
the flying stars system and is located in the
east for 2008, so if you have a door, office or
any other important room in the east this is
great news for you. It is somewhat spoilt though
as the #8 star is associated with earth element
and sadly the east is a wood element which
places the two elements in conflict but we will
advice you on how to improve this.
Wealth, fame.
Romance, prestige and distinction can be
expected especially if you have an office here
or a main door, even if you do not we can still
activate it. It brings good fortune and exciting
times even with the conflict of elements.
If you work with
symbols, quartz crystals, crystal balls or
hanging faceted crystals are good for this east
palace this year. The #8 star also governs
relationships so a nice romance enhancer is a
pair of rose quartz double hearts or a pair of
Mandarin Ducks this year.
Whilst wealth is
forecasted in 2008 for the east, beware of
overworking as this can cause you health
problems. The extra work will bring a good
income but be careful of your health; in
particular stress related resulting in high
blood pressure or kidney problems. You should
make time for your family as whilst it is nice
to enjoy the success we can often overlook
things that are far more important like the ones
we love and also our health. If you are older
you need to be careful with limbs and joints so
please take care in the icy weather and no risky
sports if you have a bedroom in the east.
One of the most
powerful and important cures in 2008 and whilst
not directly related to the west and only to be
used in certain years is called a four pillars
Taiyang enhancer and whilst powerful in 2008 the
only time it can be used again is in 2020. This
cure is only known to a few Masters and clients
are normally charged a lot of money to receive
the formula as it changes each year and whilst
it is not placed in the west it harmonises all
the elements that are out of sync in 2008.
Each crystal is
used to work in synergy with the inherent
element of the compass sector giving protection,
wealth, health & mind. They have to be
placed in the inter-cardinal directions SW, SE,
NE & NW with an auspicious dynasty Chinese
I-ching coin placed in the centre of the
building making this a very powerful and
commanding cure and enhancer for wealth,
relationships and protection, this cure is also
need for protection in the south so the reason
why this is standard with all our cures and
enhancers kits.
Another very
important cure and enhancer and allow for the
disparity of elements is a wooden wu lou and
whilst the wu lou is not normally associated
with wealth but because in 2008 the #8 wealth
star visits the east which is a wood element and
as the two elements are in conflict you need to
enhance and protect wealth. The combination of
the wooden wu lou with the strong red ribbon
combined with a small piece of red Tigers Eye
quartz crystal provides the
perfect cure and wealth enhancer for 2008.
Do not place
heavy metal in the west this year, as it will
weaken the good earth. Great news if you have
your main door here and if you are in an office
try and locate your desk in east or north part
of the office.
This is a very
strong wealth, success and romance area for 2008
so try and store your important financial papers
here like pensions, stock portfolio etc in the
west. If you use symbolic cures this is where
you should place your three-legged Toad facing
your Sheng Chi direction for wealth a pair of
rose quartz crystal hearts for romance. A traditional
cure and I will be placing in the east in my
business is a Ch'ing-lung -Azure Dragon, we had
this magnificent Dragon commissioned for us to
exact measurements and stature and this is one
of the finest I have ever seen and made from
resin and looks like Cochin ceramic, each hand
painted to a very high quality, standing on a
wooden plinth. This must be placed in the east
in 2008 or placed by your main door or a window
looking into the home or office. This extremely
powerful cure and enhancer is for the wealth #8
star and because the #8 star is visiting the
east which is inherent in wood this can cause
conflict and why the Dragon must face into the
home so to stop money from leaving, it can only
be used in 2008 and because this is no ordinary
coiled Dragon and associated with the east. Summary
for year:
Take extra care
with health in the months of March, May and
June.
Tips:
- Hang a faceted
crystal sphere in this area of the house
near the window or door. Hang it above head
height and twist now and again.
- The energies
of the annual 8 can be activated by human
activities. Use this room as frequently as
possible unless you have received
professional advice against it.
- The red
three-legged toad can be placed here. Make
sure the toad is facing into the house and
not towards the door and the coin is never
taken out of his mouth.
- Introduce some
fire colours into the east to balance the
energies, a quick and easy way is using bed
covers, rugs, table covers, sofa throws etc.
- If your
bedroom is here, you can also place an
amethyst or any crystal items in the west of
the bedroom to further strengthen the earth
element of the benevolent 8.
- This is also a
good study area for children. Place a task
light and a crystal globe on the desk to
enhance concentration.
- A romance
enhancer is a pair of rose quartz Mandarin
Ducks in the west this year.
- Keep area
active with open windows and doors (yang
energy).
- Keep the area
outside and inside the east, north and
northeast as clear clutter free and open as
possible, you need to let the auspicious Qi
collect here and distribute inside and
outside when this happens it is know as Ming
Tang, this is a collection of Sheng Chi
(auspicious energy).
Southeast (9
Purple)
You Bi Li 9
Purple is found in the southeast in 2008 and
this heralds celebrations so make hay while the
sun shines if you have a main door in the
southeast and because the two elements are
harmonise this really is a lovely combination so
if you have an important room in the southeast
this is great news and no cures or enhancers are
really needed.
9 Purple is the
star of future wealth and has an auspicious
influence in Period 8. Career opportunities and
promotions are probable especially if you have
an office or main door in the southeast in 2008.
There is fame and acknowledgement, growth and
improvement.
This is a good
area in general especially for those in studies.
If this is a family area (living, dining or a
library), encourage children to study here.
Couples with
bedroom in this location will also enjoy good
relationships. There may also be a chance of
producing intelligent children. If you want to
enhance this further place a statue of Kwan Yin
in the southeast part of your bedroom.
If you want to
enhance fertility you can display peanuts in
shells (groundnuts) or any seed products like
black or red melon seeds (Gua zi). In Mandarin,
peanuts are called 'hua-sheng' and for the
Chinese this word is onomatopoeic in that the
sound of it means the birth of many children.
You should display them anywhere in the bedroom
and of course be careful if anyone in the home
suffers with nut allergies.
Although deemed
as an auspicious star, the element of the annual
#9 star can strengthen the malevolent effects of
visiting monthly stars #2 and #5. Hang a a set
of six Chinese coins tied together with ribbon
here to weaken the undesirable influences of the
monthly stars #2 and #5 which will visit in
April and July.
The six Chinese
coins tied together with ribbon will also ward
off sha qi (external poison arrows) at the front
door or windows. If there is incoming traffic or
driveways pointed directly at your front door or
window, apart from hanging a Ba Gua mirror to
counter this destructive flow of qi, you can
also hang a coin sword with it facing the door
or window.
Summary
for year:
Be aware of the
negative influences during the April and July.
Tips:
- Healthy green
leafy plants or blue flowering plants such
as violets are good for this area.
- Fresh flowers
displayed here will bring positive qi too.
- Symbolic
objects such as a gold abacus or six Chinese
coins can be placed here all year round to
enhance benevolent influence and at the same
time dissipate the malevolent influence by
the visiting monthly #2 and #5.
- Coin swords
hung with its hilt facing the front door or
window in this sector can help ward off any
external poison arrows as well as weaken the
effects of visiting monthly stars #2 and #5.
Feng Shui for everyone
in 2008
Summary
of 2008 Flying Stars :
Auspicious
Directions
East----------------
8
Northeast---------- 4
Southeast---------- 9
Centre--------------1
Average
Directions
North
------------- 6
Southwest -------- 7
Inauspicious
Directions
South---------------
5
West---------------- 3
Northwest----------- 2
Take
note the following sectors:-
- Sickness
Star 2 this year is at North-West
- Misfortune/Sickness
Star 5 this year is at South
- Disputes/Quarrel
Star 3 this year is at West
- Education/Romance
Star this year is at North-East
- Grand
Duke this year is North, 0
Degree.
- Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or
disturbing him by having renovations.
- Location
in Conflict is South.
- Avoid having renovations done opposite the
location in conflict.
Prosperous
Stars ( #8, #9, #1 )
Locate these corners
with prosperous stars and activate them correctly to harness
the beneficial Qi.
5 Yellow Star (
#5 )
5 Yellow, a misfortune star has arrived in the South
Sector for year 2008. It is one of the most dangerous star
that indicates accidents, illness and just bad luck all round.
Do not attempt any groundbreaking, renovation or drilling in
this sector as you will disturb the 5 yellow. An auspicious
time and date selection must be given to perform these
activities.
If your main door
or bed is positioned in the sector, you will need to weaken
its negative qi with Metal Cure.
2 Sickness Star
( #2 )
2 Sickness Star, a misfortune star has arrived in the Northwest
Sector for year 2008. It is a dangerous star that
indicates accidents, illness and lost of wealth. Do not
attempt any groundbreaking, renovation or drilling in this
sector. An auspicious time and date selection must be given to
perform these activities.
If your main door
is location is in the Northwest Sector, a metal cure remedy is
needed to weaken its energy.
7 Robbery Star
( #7 )
An inauspicious star located at Southwest Sector this
year, brings gossip, accidents, financial losses, burglary and
robbery. Do not activate this sector and avoid placing metal
element in this sector.
Three Killing
Three Killing occupies 75 degree of a compass reading ( 5
mountains ) in the South Sector. Without proper time
given, do not attempt any groundbreaking in this area as it
can bring misfortunes like financial loss, injury and
sickness.
Grand duke
Jupiter ( Tai Sui )
Grand duke, that occupies 15 degree of the North sector
( N2 ) should not be disturbed at any cost. It will experience
defeat, obstacles and loss if you confront it with activites
like groundbreaking.
Do not sit and
face towards this direction in your office. As an alternative,
sit with your back towards this direction for support.
Age Break ( Sui
Po )
Age Break occupies 15 degree of South sector ( Opposite
Grand duke Jupiter ). Do not attempt any groundbreaking.
Tips For Year 2008
- Northeast
Decorate this sector with a vase of growing plants
filled with water in your bedroom to enhance both romance
& academic endeavors.
- East
Place a table lamp or install a light bulb in the East
sector of your living hall or office to improve financial
luck. You can also place a cup of water to increase both
your financial luck and attract helpful people.
- North
Place your own photographs or items made of metal in
this sector of your room or office to improve both career
luck and business deal. In addition, place a cup of water
besides to increase financial luck.
- Southeast
You may place a pot of live plant that is associated
with wood element in this location. This is also a sector
that develops good couple relationships.
- South
This location indicates accidents, illness and bad
luck of all kinds. Decorate this sector with items that
are associated with metal element to suppress its negative
energy.
- Northwest
This location indicates accidents, illness. Decorate
this sector with items that are associated with metal
element to suppress its negative energy.
- Southwest
Locations that brings gossip, accidents, financial
losses, burglary and robbery. Avoid placing items
associated with metal element in this sector. You may
place a bowl of water to weaken its negative force and at
the same time, enhance personal luck especially for sales
oriented individual.
Items that can be placed in the
house/room
South
East
(For the power to
transform dreams into reality)
|
South
(For safety, protection,
to ward off negativities and for health ) |
South
West
(To reduce negativity from
the environment while improving communication)
|
East
(For prosperity) |
Center
- White Gourd with six
emperor coins
- Natural white
phantom crystal
(To boost traveling,
socializing, networking and popularity)
|
West
(For minimizing people who try to harm you in terms of
backstabbing, betrayals.)
|
North
East
(For promotion and
stabilizing of position For study and concentration)
|
North
(For prosperity from
lotteries, bonus, investments and others)
|
North
West
(For reducing gossip,
backstabbing and the lessening of legal problems)
|
| Direction |
Simple
Suggestion |
| East (8) |
The Money Star rotates
into eastern direction. The white color system such as
white crystal or Water related object can improve
money luck. |
| Southeast (9) |
The Happy Star is in here.
Purple color crystal, painting or carpet can enhance
the luck of love relationship or buying property. |
| South (5) |
Don't let elder or weak
people sleep in this direction and don't do the home
improvement either. |
| Southwest (7) |
The Pressure Star in this
corner. Use Water related object to release the
pressure. |
| West (3) |
The Argument Star lets
people have poor people relationship. Use purple
system to improve communication skill |
| Northwest (2) |
Any people have bedroom
here need to watch the health. |
| North (6) |
People look for instant
money luck can put yellow crystal or water related
object to improve the luck. |
| Northeast (4) |
This location is good for
children to study their home work. |
| Center (1) |
The Romantic Star rotates
is here. Use pink system to enhance the romantic luck.
Pink crystal or Water related object will help. |
Note:
The Annual Xuan
Kong/Flying Stars apply to all homes, regardless
of the Time Period in which they were built. The
Annual Stars can act as catalysts or triggers
within each compass sector, and you should
examine their interaction with the natal Xuan
Kong probability combination of the Siang Sin,
Main Star and Chor Sin within each compass
sector to determine how strong or weak the
annual influence may be. It also helps to look
ahead at the monthly flying stars to see when
the annual positive and negative factors will be
doubled or enhanced by monthly stars.
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