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2009 - Year of the Yin Earth Ox

January 26, 2009 - February 14, 2010

The "Yin Brown Ox"!

General Overview of Ji Chou, Brown Earth Ox Year

Usually, the Chinese New Year Day is around early February. 2009 Chinese New Year Day is on January 26, 2009 in China time zone. It comes earlier this year. In order to adjust the lunar and solar cycles, Chinese Lunar Calendar adds a extra lunar 5th month in 2009. The next Chinese New Year Day is on February 14, 2010.

During Chinese New Year period, Many people like to read their Chinese Horoscopes for the coming year. Read 2009 forecast on clicking the signs given above.

2009 General Summary

Earth Ox in a Earth Year.

As the Earth Year makes the Earth Ox stronger, this is an auspicious year. Earth Ox in Earth Year is both of same element, so be careful as same element often denotes possible competition/struggle.

  • Birth Element which will enjoy a favourable/unfavourable year etc.
    • Strong Fire, weak Earth, weak Metal
    • weak Fire, Strong Metal, weak Water

  • Compatible Animal Signs
    this year:-
    • Excellent - Rat, Rabbit, Monkey
    • Avoid - Horse, Dragon, Ram

     

  • Good Travel Direction
    this year:-
    • Fire - South
    • Earth - North-East/South-West

The Year of the Ox is fast approaching and now is the time to get ready for the annual energies that will be visiting your home in 2009.

2009 is the year of OX. The intellectual Chinese ancestor watched the paths of the stars in generations, and concludes a useful formula to describe the main character of the year. The ancient master used the ten heaven branches and twelve earth branches (which are also referred as the twelve zodiacs) that combine five elements of this universe. Every year is a match of one heaven branch and earth branch, and sixty years is a basic time cycle. In the coming year of 2009, the earth branch is zodiac ox, which belongs to earth element; the heaven branch is JI, which belongs to earth element; and the Nayin of the year belongs to fire.

In the year of Ox, the star Nine Purple locates in the center, it means this star is the emperor of the Ox year contemporary. In period of star Eight White (2004-2023), star Nine Purple is recognized as the future lucky star. Star Nine purple belongs to fire element, and this star is in charge of joyous event, such as romance and wealth. We can predict that the coming year will have more happy events than general. 2009 is the year of transition. For those who are already in love, 2009 is the auspicious year for planning marriage.

Nonetheless, the fire accident will be an affair to be cautioned about. Because right now it is the period of Eight White, so star Eight White Stays in the central palace too. One of the manifestations of Star Eight White is mountain, and the encounter of star Eight White and star Nine Purple will easily cause fire especially wild fire. We would suggest people to be very careful of these problems. People also need to be aware of diseases that may associate with respiration system, oral system (like teeth) and bones.

Different from the year star One White (water element) in 2008, Fire element of the coming year star has the tendency of rising upward, electronic industry (like computer, electric power), entertainment industry and cosmetic industry will be very beneficial, even the stocking market will recover and ignite some new passion next year.

The Chinese Lunar Year of 2009 is called as Ji Chou - the Year of the Yin Brown Earth Ox or Bull or Buffalo. In a sense, as Yin implies Female, some Chinese Astrologers prefer to call it as the Year of the Female Brown Earth Cow. It is also the Sixth Year in the New Fengshui Land Luck Cyclic Age of 8.

The Year of Ji Chou is an extremely strong Yin Earth Year as both Ji as well as Chou are of Yin Earth. Thus the analysis of the Five Elements reveals 2009 as Yin Earth sitting over Yin Earth. It means the elemental relationship of the year is productive and not destructive, but it could also be fiercely competitive.

2009 will be a demanding year that will extract extra hard work and large commitments but without proportional rewards. Transformations, policy changes, conviction politics will mark the year distinctly. The hyperinflation will continue haunting the world and the economic tsunami will continue to ravage most of the countries. Public anger will lead to strikes and demonstrations. Unrest, general discontentment and social violence will be visible strongly. 2009 will carry over the torch of instability but will show signs of recovery dawn by the year end. Prices of valuables, properties and stocks will fall heavily but will try to limp back in the second half of the year. However it is not all doom and gloom for everybody. Wealth will be made like any other year but it will be extremely tricky to retain it. More and more people will resort to unethical tactics and illegal short-cuts to gain quick money. Aggressive competition will add fuel to fire, leading to open confrontations, fraud exposures and legal mess. Business people will indulge in staff poaching, unethical acquisitions and forced mergers. Impulsive buying sprees and unplanned budgets will be common, resulting in financial chaos. Controlling the expenses will be a tough challenge for one and all. Armed robbery and religious conflicts will reach new high levels. 

There will be more joyous occasions to celebrate, like weddings and new births. Business run by females will do better.

Inter-personal equations will be stagnant and will deteriorate fast if tempers are not controlled. Even time tested relationships will lack passion. The slightest provocation will collapse even solid harmony. Newly formed relationships will be formal and will lack faith - if not, watch out for the hidden skeletons.

Like in 2008, there will be too many natural calamities and man-made disasters. Water disasters (like contamination, floods, tsunamis, river banks overflowing, submergence, water pollution, oil spills) and fire hazards (like volcanic eruptions, bush fire, earth quakes, land slides, wild forest fires, terrorist bombings) will be on the increase. Electrical storms, overloads and blackouts are also possible. There could also be a lot of building collapses. Traffic accidents, disasters in construction sites and incidents like falling from high places will be quite common.

Environmental issues like global warming and saving earth will top the agendas of many countries and many new initiatives will be taken. Measures to improve farming and agriculture will be pursued vigorously. The year will see many notable technological breakthroughs and also advances in medical science.

The year will see the youth take over the reins from the old. Rulers will consolidate and slowly start the painful process of rebuilding and peace-making. Leaders will make a sincere attempt to come together to resolve issues.

Health problems pertaining to stomach (indigestion, meat contamination, food poisoning, diarrhea, etc.) and heart will be high. There will be increasing cases of diabetes and cancer with weight reduction becoming the highest debated issue. Succumbing to contagious illness will be more. There will be more birthing problems this year.

Homosexuality will make it to the news again and new rules and regulations will be made for them.

Fluctuating financial markets and volatile stock markets will fail to inspire confidence but the investors will learn to live with it by being cautious and conservative. In general, there will be high competition and low demands. Industries and trades that are expected to do well are : Finance, Food, Beverage & Eateries, Lotteries, Energy & Windmills, Office and Home Appliances, Nano Technology, Entertainment, Information Technology, Security, Environmentally Sensitive Gadgets and Energy Saving Devices. Travels, Tourism and Textiles will slow down considerably. Fields that might not do well are : Properties and Construction, Engineering, Shipping and Airlines, Minerals and Mining, Jewellery, Automobiles, Arts, Advertising and Insurance.

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:

  • White Star 1 – star that brings good reputation, recognition and advancement luck.

  • White Star 6 – brings power and authority. It also brings nobleman or helpful people.

  • Green Star 4 – good for literary or academic and relationship luck.

  • Black Star 2 – brings illness and accidents.

  • Jade Star 3 – brings arguments, gossips and stress.

  • Five Yellow – brings major misfortune.

  • Red Star 7 – brings burglary, lawsuit and rivalry

  • 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.

  • 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.

2009 Flying Star Forecast

Good Stars: 1, 8, 9

Neutral Stars: 4, 6

Bad Stars: 2, 3, 5, 7

North
1 5 3
2 9 7
6 4 8
South

The four auspicious sectors are: South East, South, Northwest and Centre.

The five inauspicious sectors are Northeast, North, East, Southwest and West..

Northeast (inauspicious)

This year, the Grand Duke (Tai Sui) is in this area. Houses or apartments sitting on Northeast facing Southwest are sitting directly on Tai Sui. For such house or apartment, avoid renovation. If you must, please seek a professional Metaphysics consultant to choose an auspicious date. For other houses or apartments, refrain from renovating this sector also. Keep the Northeast sector quiet.

In addition, the Flying Star 3 flies in to this sector. Star 3 is argumentative and conflict star. Keep this sector as quiet as possible so as not to stir up the quarrelsome energies of this year. It can bring disputes and disagreements. Avoid using this area if possible. Otherwise, place a red lamp or object to dissipate the negative energies.

North (inauspicious)

Yellow 5 Star arrive in this sector this year and it will bring illness, accidents and obstacles. If your house or apartment is sitting north, facing south, it is advisable that you do not renovate your house for this year. If need to, please consult a professional Metaphysics consultant to choose a good date. If your front door or living room is in this area, place a 6‐metal coins cure in this area. You can also place a salt coin cure in this area permit. Note that all Feng Shui cure has to be placed before the Ox year starts. If possible, avoid using this area.

East (inauspicious)

The `Shan Sha’or Robbery Stars are also said to be in this area. Offending San Sha may bring losses or accidents. It is only bad if activated. Do not do renovation work. If need to, consult a professional Metaphysics consultant before commencement of work. In addition, Robbery Star 7 also appears in this sector. With double robbery stars at this sector this year, be extra vigilant. If you front door is at the East sector, be careful of thief or robbery. Always keep your door locked.

Southwest (inauspicious)

The Year Breaker (Sui Po) is located here this year. You are advised not to do renovation work and ground‐breaking. If such tasks need to be carried out, do consult a professional Metaphysics consultant before commencement of work. Otherwise, you could be struck with bad luck for up to 3 years!

Promotion Star 6 resides in this sector. However, this sector is also the Year Breaker sector. As such, activation for promotion has to be done carefully. You do not want to activate the negative star instead.

West (inauspicious)

Star 2 brings stress and health problems. You may be more prone to falling ill. If possible, minimised usage of this sector.

Southeast (auspicious)

The wealth star 8 brings money luck. If you main door is located in this sector, you will find excellent financial stability. If not, activate this area simply by using it more often. Or place a water feature here.

Northwest (auspicious)

The auspicious 1 star brings opportunities and prosperity. Good for personal growth and do well in exams and promotion. Suggestion: Put water feature (i.e. fountain or aquarium) to activate the favourable energies.

South (auspicious)

The wisdom 4 star ‘wen chang’ position or romance star is here. Good to study or do work in this area. You can also put a vase of water with 4 bamboos in it, a pencil holder with 4 writing brushes, or a green pagoda to improve personal advancement. If you are single and looking for life partner, use fresh flowers in water to enhance romance luck.

Centre (auspicious)

Star 9 brings promotion and opportunities. Place a ‘Yang’ object i.e. wind chime, water feature or a chime clock to activate the good star.

Take note the following sectors:

  • Sickness Star this year is at West
  • Misfortune/Sickness Star this year is at North
  • Disputes/Quarrel Star this year is at North-East
  • Education/Romance Star this year is at South
     
  • Grand Duke this year is North-North-East, 30 Degree.
    - Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or disturbing him by having renovations.
  • Location in Conflict is East.
    - Avoid having renovations done opposite the location in conflict.

The two most important and challenging energies to be aware of and remedy are the very challenging 5 yellow, symbolizing obstacles and misfortune located in the North and the challenging sickness energy of the 2 in the West. The energy of the 5 is the most negative energy of all the flying stars and you will need to use a brass metal wind chime in the North sector of the garden and metal bells in the North sector of your home. Hang them on a door or drawer that is used regularly to help suppress this negative energy and avoid the colour red in the North area for 2009.

The number 2 flying star represents sickness and you will need a brass calabash and/or Six Chinese coins located in the West sector of the house for 2009. These are to aid in absorbing the negative sickness energy. Be extra careful if your main door is located in the North or the West sector in 2009.

The Grand Duke this year is in the North East whilst the Three Killings is located in the East, hence it is not favourable to "move earth" or make substantial construction work in these sectors. It is also not recommended for one to sit with back against North East as you will be sitting against the unfavourable energy. If this is unavoidable place a Dragon Tortoise facing North East as it is said to appease the Grand Duke. The Pi Xiu can also be used for this purpose.

The positive energies of the 8 and 9 are located in the South East and the centre of the house so if your front door or bedroom is located here you may find good opportunities coming your way for 2009 in improve your wealth, health and/or relationships.

Northwest (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. It also affects career and luck. 

Kan water #1 (tan Lang) has flown into the northwest location for 2009 and the northwest is considered a metal energy and from a five element aspect this is a nice relationship with metal feeding water. This can very good for the eldest male in the home and a good combination in business. Whilst the energy is very good special cures and enhancers are needed in the NW to enhance and protect your wealth and business especially for the eldest male (Patriarch) as the NW is a Chien Trigram which can affect the male head of a family or home. Check outside the NW of your home for any poison arrows pointing towards it, if there are hang a ba gua mirror outside pointing towards the offending object. Relationships and romance can also be very good in these areas once activated. 

If you activate certain areas of the home it can bring in new opportunities, gains in financial investments, academic achievements and also romance and relationships as peach blossom is particularly good in 2009. The intensity of these attributes will differ in varying degrees according to the influence of the visiting monthly stars. 

If the NW is a bedroom, office, study lounge or other important room you should place a wealth protection trinity talisman (San Bao - three jewels) which is a special arrangement of three i-ching coins and you should also place the annual Wealth, protection & romance amulet for 2009 (Cai xiu) both of these powerful cures and enhancers are very important in 2009. 

Blue would be a good colour scheme for the room in the NW in 2009. Blue can also be used in beddings, throw-overs, lampshades, pillow covers etc. If you have a bed located in this area, remember to place a brass wu-lou beside the bed. Avoid fire colours like red in the NW and also candles. 

Summary for year 2009: 

The best months are February, April, July, September and November. 

Take extra care in the months of March, May, June and December and check back here to further analyse these months. 

Enhancement, summary and advice:

  • A brass Wu-Lou would be good for a bedroom that falls into the northwest along with blue, black, grey or charcoal colours. This is especially so if you are not in good health and if you cannot buy a wu lou place a heavy round object close to your bed but avoid candles or colours red, pink, purple or any fire colours.
  • Place a wealth protection trinity talisman (San Bao - three jewels); this is so important in 2009 and if you cannot buy one, use three Chinese coins in a triangle on a desk/furniture etc.
  • Avoid candles or fire colours like red, pink, purple, orange or burgundy in the northwest in 2009, blues, blacks, grey or charcoal are good colours to use.
  • Place an annual Wealth, protection & romance amulet in the NW. 
  • Metal objects are good to place in the NW in 2009.
  • If the eldest male is weak and/or unhealthy be careful if extending or refurbishing the NW of your home or office in 2009, it could cause them problems.
  • Naturally not as powerful but round metal shapes are an alternative to using Feng Shui items but avoid sharp or menacing looking metal objects.

West (2 Black)

In 2009, the Kun 2 Black (Ju Men) visits the west

The west in 2009 is not a very nice area although with the placement of the cures and enhancers we can actually receive some benefit (not much but some is better than none) from the #2 star which is very rare. This is because the #2 earth star visits the #7 metal star (west) so the element relationship is harmonious although both stars are inauspicious. If your bedroom, office, lounge or other important room is located in the west and you are unable to move out please read this section carefully.

If the west of your home or office is a bathroom, utility room, guest bedroom or other less important room do not panic this is great news for you, and for my home this is my bedroom and I know once I have placed my cures and enhancers it should not cause us any problems.

If your front door, bedroom, office, lounge or other well-used room is located in the west this will inevitably activate its malicious effects, so read on…

We have the #2 star visiting the west #7 palace and when we see 2 & 7 together the potential of fires is strong so please make sure you check or fit smoke alarms and any suspect electrical wiring should checked, please remember prevention is the best cure.

This star affects the health of those under its influence bringing with it wealth problems, 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 must 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 west corner of your home or room. Avoid triangular or sharp shapes in this area.

A statue of 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. Make sure there are no red items, bright lights or burning candles in this area. Do not worry if you have these colours already just introduce colours like 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 west in 2009 you would 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 (southeast, northwest or southwest) 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 west (metal) and also symbolises good health and dissipates the negative energy of the #2 star. Because the west is associated with the youngest daughter of the home the youngest female member of the home or business can be affected so make sure if she sleeps, works or spends a lot of time here all cures are placed. Be very careful in June 2009 as the west is at its worst then.

More importantly, do not decorate the west 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.

The most important cures to place in 2009 in the west are the salt water cure and six Chinese coins tied with red ribbon.

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 2009: 

Do not activate this area with loud noises, keep quiet and avoid building work or refurbishment although it is not too bad. 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. 

Better months are January, May, August, October and December. 

Take extra care in the months of February, April, June, July and September. 

Remedies:

  • 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 an i-ching coin underneath.
  • 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. Check or upgrade smoke alarms and other fire prevention methods.
  • Naturally not as powerful but round metal shapes are an alternative to using Feng Shui items but avoid sharp or menacing looking metal objects.

Northeast (3 Jade)

In 2009, the sound of Lu Chun #3 Jade can be heard in the northeast palace. Please read this section very carefully as it severely afflicted in 2009. 

The northeast is the worst area in 2009 and you must be aware of possible theft, arguments, disputes, hot tempers, loss of wealth and legal problems especially if you have a main door or important room in the northeast. Those of you with a youngest son also need to take note and do not start worrying, with the cures and enhancers in place you will avoid many problems, my main door is in the northeast and I am not concerned one bit although eleven years ago I had the same combination and I ignored it and it caused me many problems, so if there was ever a lesson learned, this was it for me. 

Try and keep the NE of your home as quiet as possible and avoid building work or renovations in the NE in 2009. If you think it is bad enough having the #3 star in the NE it is also marred with Tai Sui Grand Duke so be prepared and read on as it can seriously affect your wealth…

To remedy its effects use red decorative objects, candles, lamps and lights. A nice simple cure is a red (fire colour) 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 Feng Shui Practitioner has advised you. 

Some books or websites you may have read will tell you the #3 wood star can be a good star in period 8 (2004 - 2024), in our opinion it is still an unpredictable star and you should not try and activate it unless you are qualified to do so or you have used our Feng Shui software. It will become more usable towards the mid to later part of the 20-year period 8 cycle. 

I have seen websites and books even recommending placing water here for the annual #3 star, do this and you could invite arguments, wealth problems, divorce and legal problems without taking into account your land formations, period, mountain and water stars, please be very 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 Trigram 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, back stabbing and in extreme cases, this can result in lawsuits, either as a petitioner or a defendant and also causes loss of wealth. Either case there will be a loss of time, energy and wealth, so please be careful during 2009 especially if you have a main door in the northeast and if you can, try and use another door to enter and leave. You should also hang a Ba Gua mirror with a Chinese i-ching coin on the rear for added protection in 2009. The reason why it is very bad in 2009 is because when the #3 star flies into the northeast Ken palace which is an earth element, wood and earth are in conflict causing many problems. 

Surely I am over exaggerating the problem? Not at all, my main door falls into the northeast and I have had a new gate made so we can enter and leave through the south rear door in 2009, this is quite inconvenient for us but I will not take any chances and we will be placing every single cure and enhancer that I recommend on this site. 

An imperative cure and slight enhancer to place in 2009 is a cure called a Master cure - (Shi Yao) 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 it harmonises all the elements that are out of sync in 2009. Eight pieces of Jasper Hematite (Master Protector Crystal) quartz crystal along with two larger than average auspicious Chinese metal Dragon i-ching coins in the northeast, the coins must be placed in a certain order. The two Dragon sides must face upwards and the yang side must face down as this is a great protector of wealth in 2009. 

The Master cure also negates 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 northeast or other important room like office, lounge etc. Those with a main door in the NE should avoid any dangerous sports in 2009 as accidents that cause broken bones are likely. 

Another very potent and more traditional Chinese protector is a statue of a Ru Yi with a wealth knot and pumpkin and as a large percentage of our clients are Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean etc we had these specially made for us in China and the quality is absolutely stunning and a cure that I will be placing in the NE in 2009. 

An image or actual Chinese Lou Pan compass is also used.

Do not take this affliction lightly. Do not disturb the ground of this area at all costs.

Northeast facing properties with front doors to the northeast must be careful not to allow the doors to slam and do not renovate or dig in the northeast, east and southwest in 2009.

Please remember that Tai Sui (The Grand Duke of Jupiter) resides between 22.5º - 37.5º northeast in 2009. 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 2009 and February 3rd 2010. 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 and it has even caused many problems many years ago. 

Strict advice for 2009 is that if your property faces or has a main door in the northeast you must not renovate the building in 2009 especially in the west, northeast and north.

To calm interactions: 

  • Place a light in the northeast 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 the NE in 2009, especially metal wind chimes as it will worsen matters.
  • During hot summer months, make sure the fan is not located in the northeast.
  • Take extra security measures for the whole home or business during 2009 and check smoke alarms.
  • Check through everything before signing documents if office is in the northeast.
  • Try and keep this area quiet and do not disturb with loud noises.
  • If you had last years cures and enhancers kits place your red Kwan Yin statue here.
  • Try not to let children or noisy animals play in the northeast.
  • Beware of backstabbing, as sometimes it is unseen and behind your back and also from someone you thought you knew quite well.
  • Invest in a good compass and avoid placing machines like a TV, fan, fax machine, computer or any machines that creates noise or vibration in the NE of any room.
  • Most important is not to disturb the ground inside or out.

South (4 Green)

Sun 4 Green romance star sits in the south of the Lo Shu square in 2009. 

The Sun wood 4 occupies the fiery south palace in 2009 and this is a conditional star but is auspicious in Period 8 (2004 - 2024). It governs romance, career, travel, creative, academic and artistic talents, wisdom and intelligence as well as self-development. With the wood of the #4 star combined with the fire of the #9 this is a glowing relationship and we can expect a lovely energy from here. 

If you want to enhance this wonderful star you must use a very special enhancer called a Sheng Chi enhancer which is a very special arrangement of crystals and Chinese coins and a superb enhancer not just for romance but also for career and business. You place four pieces of deep smoky quartz crystal along a piece of Sodalite quartz along with four very auspicious i-ching coins in the south, this cure is extremely important in 2009 and can only be used in certain years. 

This powerful enhancer is a very little known talisman and the reason it is called Sheng Chi is because it creates a cycle of life with the #4 wood star enhancing the #9 fire star, the #9 star enhances the strong earth of the smoky quartz and this enhances the metal of the i-ching coins which in turn enhances the water stone sodalite and then returning to the #4 wood star for the cycle to be complete, the whole cure then needs to have a thought form charm placed inside and positively empowered with sheng chi energy (this is already applied to the one's that we sell). I really do love this cure and enhancer especially as it is a traditional enhancer and not the usual red heart shape pillow on bed that most websites recommend. 

This cure and enhancer when used is also a manifestation enhancer so it is good to place an image close to the crystals that represents everything you want to achieve in life, an example to some would be a picture of a beautiful home that you desire, a man or female that you admire, a car like a Ferrari or Mini, the number of children you would like. 

The crystal's should be cleansed of negative energy and empowered with positive Sheng Ch'i energy in moonlight or sun (this has already carried out to the one's that we sell) which is said to bring wealth, health and good luck. Smoky Quartz when placed with sodalite and when placed in the south is the crystal that possesses the strongest symbol of life and love and enhances romance, career and creativity. If you cannot buy from our store go to your local quartz crystal shop and ask for 4 pieces of deep smoky quartz crystal around one inch, one piece of deep blue sodalite and four auspicious i-ching coins.  

Whilst this star is very auspicious 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 south with the cures (sheng chi) 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 2009, 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 April, May, June and September. So keep an eye on our monthly updates. Treat this area as your relationship and creativity area for 2009 it can be very good for you. If the south 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. I am looking forward to the #4 star as it visits my main office in 2009 which is great news for my type of business. Business's likes jewellers, metal workers or similar must make sure they place the sheng chi cure. 

Couples with a bedroom in this location can 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 south or 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. 

Summary for year: 

With the above cures and enhancers in place you should reap the rewards from 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, crystal, alternative, health 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. Keep area semi active with windows occasionally open. Do not use metal items here especially wind chimes from the 2009 cures. Spend time in the south if you want to enhance romance, creativity or academic pursuits. 

Cures and enhancers summary:

  • Use blue in your décor if this is your office or bedroom.
  • Make sure you remove all the metal cures from the 2008 cures and enhancers kit from the south 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.

North (5 Yellow)

In 2009, the annual 5 Yellow Lian Zhen star of tragedy is located in the north palace. 

As you may know, I like to try and deliver bad news as positive as I can and firmly believe the power of the mind is as powerful as Feng Shui and providing you give the correct software to the brain you can turn bad into good. We have proved that many years over and last year 2008 I had my office where the #5 star was, along with sui po and the three killings which is the worst possible combination and with all the cures and enhancers placed in 2008 I escaped without any real problems and yet again we had a record breaking year in 2008 with so many new opportunities I could not cope with them all. However, I did place many cures in the south in 2008 and because I spent a lot of time away in 2008 doing more than normal consultations and teaching than ever before, avoidance of negative areas is always best and because I have now hit 50 I need to take more care apparently, I feel as good today as I did twenty years ago just not as much hair, oh a few more lines on my face, oh and my right knee aches a little, oh and my waistline is starting to expand a little, apart from that I feel fantastic, okay my mind is as good as it was 20 years ago. Be positive, you can avoid many problems and read this information a few times over so you are prepared for 2009. 

This year we have the evil #5 star visiting the north (Kan #1) where we see earth meeting water which is destructive and needs cures otherwise it will cause bad luck and wealth losses. 

The advice I have given over the last ten years always comes from the heart and I try to make sure that those who do not use traditional Chinese cures like a salt water cure or six Chinese coins tied together with ribbon that there are always alternatives. Use plenty of good quality metal in the north this year and make sure you cleanse all your cures from previous years. Good shapes are items made from metal that are round, even a stainless steel dog bowl is a good cure. 

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 in the north in 2009. 

The 5 Yellow also called 'Wu Huang or Lian Zhen)' in Chinese, is one of the bad 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 afflictions in the north with the annual #5 yellow 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. Even a pendulum chiming clock in the north is very good and whilst this contradicts what I said about keeping the area quiet, the chiming sound of the clock is actually as important as the moving metal of the pendulum. In the old days they would have had someone striking a gong every 15 to 60 minutes.  

Another extremely imperative cure in 2009 and because the annual afflictions are so bad in the north, is to place a brass wu lou or gold coloured gourd in the north 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. An alternative cure is place some very heavy good quality round metal objects in the north in 2009.

You MUST NEVER disturb the north 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 north 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 in the north on February 4th without fail and this year I will use the wealth protector ba gua with the Chinese i-ching on the back. 

You must not place red objects, bright lights, candles or red coloured furnishing in the north. 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 north.

Summary: 

Do not activate the north 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 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 north of your home or office quiet, avoid redecoration and building work in 2009 in the north 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 2009: 

Take extra care in the months of March, August, October and November.

To calm interactions: 

  • Avoid playing loud music in the north 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 north of the building along with six Chinese coins tied in a row with red ribbon and six hollow metal rod wind chime.
  • The six coins in row and salt cure are a crucial cure to place in 2009, please do not forget it.
  • Place a Brass Wu-Lou in the north 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 north 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 north.
  • Replace or at the very least cleanse your Ba Gua mirror in the north especially if you have a door here.
  • If you have a main door in the north make sure you oil the hinges and try not to let it bang shut and oil squeaky hinges.
  • If you use a fan or other machines that creates noise or vibration try and avoid placing it in the north part of a room, get yourself a good compass.

Southwest (6 White)

The star of Heaven Chien 6 White (Wu Qu) sits in the southwest palace in 2009. 

6 White is a benevolent money star and as an annual star, its position in the southwest in 2009 is very good for career, wealth, politicians, leaders and anyone involved in the jewellery business, those with a main door, office/study in the southwest will benefit greatly. 

This year this #6 star will bring more success for anyone with an office or main door in the southwest. 

Those who have main doors or offices in the southwest 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 southwest place some blue cloth such as a rug or duvet covers to dissipate its energy. 

An important cure, enhancer and protector in the northwest in 2009 especially if you have a main door, bedroom, office or other important room is to place a six gold ingot charm - This is a little known Master cure and enhancer not only for the #6 flying star but also when the #6 star enters the SW Kun palace causing problems with the eldest women (Matriarch) in the home and also problems with luck, love and relationships. This Master cure is giving ultimate protection and enhancement of wealth making this the perfect enhancer and also protector of wealth, business and relationships in 2009. This is such a nice traditional cure and enhancer. This is a very important protector for the eldest female in the home.

Please remember that Sui Po resides between 202.5º - 217.5º southwest in 2009. It is vital that you must not disturb this 15º sector in 2009.

Summary for year 2009: 

Take extra care in the months of February, April, September and November. 

Overall 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. 

Enhancers and cures if needed: 

  • 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 six ingot cure (liu chao) and Dragon & Phoenix amulet (Lung Huang) in the SW in 2009; these are very traditional and powerful cures.
  • Real quartz crystal is very good in the southwest for 2009 as is faceted crystal spheres.
  • Avoid colours red and candles in the SW in 2009.

East (7 Red)

The Lofty Wind of Tui (Po Jun) flies into the east in 2009. 

The mischievous 7 red star is a negative influence in Period 8. The trigram Tui is also known as 'Broken Soldier'. This is a fighting star which cause problems if left alone. When combined with another untimely star, its negative nature denotes assault, deceit, violence and robbery. This year 2009 it falls into the wood element of the east Chen palace which places both stars in severe conflict and can cause many problems if left untreated. 

The #7 Red indicates a high risk of burglary, deception, copyright theft, gossip and back stabbing especially in the months of February and August. 

If you have a door that is used often in the east or even a window you should be looking to update security, smoke alarms and checking electrics, the next most important cure is placing a Buddha holding wealth an ingot & Ru Yi this is a very old and traditional cure used when the 7 star falls into the east, this is so important to place in 2009. 

Another important cure for the east in 2009 is placing a set of Eight I-ching coins tied together with red ribbon. This is a very traditional enhancer for the #7 star, as the 8 coins represent totality and because the centre represents the earth element, the reason you would use the eight coins is because the number eight is earth based and represents wealth combined with the #7 star so a perfect element enhancer in the cycles. These coins represent fame, fortune, wealth and success. They are also a superb cure in the east in 2009 to protect wealth in the months when the #9 flying star enters the east. 

You should also hang a Ba Gua mirror with a Chinese i-ching coin on the back for added protection in 2009 but only do so if you have a main door in the east, west or north. 

As I have said above please take extra security measures especially if you have a front, back or side door in the east 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 and 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 east. As I write this we have just had our security updated and of course we will be placing our cures in the east on February 4th 2009. 

Summary: Keep the east 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 east 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. 

Remedy: 

  • 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.
  • Avoid candles at all costs.
  • Install or service/upgrade smoke alarms and security systems.
  • Do not hang metal wind chimes here.

Southeast (8 White)

This is the most auspicious governing flying star for the next fifteen years of the lower era of the sexagenarian cycle of the flying stars (Xuan Kong) system and is located in the southeast for 2009, so if you have a main door, office or any other important room in the southeast this is great news for you. It is somewhat spoilt though as the #8 star is associated with earth element and sadly the southeast is a wood element which places the two elements in conflict but we will advise you on how to improve this and make 2009 a good year. Many websites will say that this will cause problems with these two elements clashing, in my opinion we can make this auspicious with certain cures and enhancers that I will talk about soon.

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, although you should place cures here if the eldest daughter or youngest son of a home sleep or spend a lot of time in the SE in 2009. Placing the sheng chi cure in the south actually remedies the southeast especially if you have children sleep or spend a lot of time in the southeast; this is included in all our cures and enhancers kits. 

If you work with symbols, quartz crystals, crystal balls or hanging faceted crystals are very good for this southeast 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 2009 for the southeast, beware of overworking as this can cause you health problems. The additional work will bring a good income but be careful of your health; in particular stress related resulting in high blood pressure or kidney problems.

One of the most powerful and important cures and enhancers for wealth and business/career in 2009 is placing a statue of a Dragon and Phoenix (Lung Feng Fu) to exact measurements and stature. This must be placed in the southeast in 2009 or placed on the right side of your desk for a male or left side for female. This extremely potent cure and enhancer is for the wealth #8 star and because the #8 star is visiting the southeast which is inherent in wood (Xun) this can cause wealth problems at so many levels of Feng Shui as the SE is also a strong wealth area for the eight aspirations. It can only be used in 2009, 2018, 2027…and because you do not usually see the Dragon & Phoenix together and why it was specifically made for us although it can be used every year thereafter but not in the same location, because this cure is very important for wealth in 2009. 

Another very important cure and enhancer that is needed with the current economic climate is to place a red statute of Tsai Shen Yeh (God of wealth), it is very effective at enhancing wealth but by also protecting your wealth for the year in the southeast, the statue must be red in colour though and you must not use gold or metal colours, this is supplied standard in our deluxe cures and enhancers kit for 2009.

Do not place heavy metal in the southeast 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 southeast or northwest part of the office.

This is a very strong wealth, success and romance area for 2009 so try and store your important financial papers here like pensions, stock portfolio etc in the southeast. If you use symbolic cures this is where you should place your three-legged Toad facing your Sheng Chi direction for wealth or a pair of rose quartz crystal hearts for romance.

Summary for year: 

Take extra care with health in the months of March, April and November. 

To enhance: 

  • Hang a faceted crystal sphere in the southeast 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 southeast 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 southeast of the bedroom to further strengthen the earth element of the benevolent 8.
  • Place a red Tsai Shen Yeh statue in the southeast to protect wealth in 2009
  • 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 southeast this year.
  • Keep area active with open windows and doors (yang energy).
  • Keep the area outside and inside the southeast, northwest and southwest 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).

Centre (9 Purple)

(You Bi) Li 9 Purple is found in the centre palace in 2009 and this can cause a mix of good and bad and why the year may seem unsettled although if you place all the cures and enhancers it will not be that bad. Most websites will be predicting doom and gloom in 2009; personally I think there is much you can do to avoid the potential problems that are forecast. The central palace is very influential and why cures and enhancers must be placed in the cardinal and inter-cardinal compass sectors. 

The element of the annual #9 star can strengthen the malevolent effects of visiting monthly stars #2 and #5. Hang a set of eight Chinese coins tied together with ribbon here to weaken the undesirable influences of the monthly stars #2 and #5 which will visit in February, May and December. Normally I would recommend a set of six coins in a row but because the #9 is a fire element you need eight to dissipate its energy rather than control it. If you used six coins in a row you would have many problems with legal issues.

Summary for year: 

Be aware of the negative influences during the February, May and December. 

To enhance: 

  • 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 wu lou or eight 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.

Tips For Year 2009

  • South
    Decorate this sector with a vase of growing plants filled with water in your bedroom to enhance both romance & academic endeavors.
  • Southeast
    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.
  • Southwest
    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.
  • Northwest
    You may place a metal clock or Wind chimes that is associated with metal element in this location. This is also a sector that develops good human relationships and romance.
  • North
    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.
  • West
    This location indicates accidents, illness. Decorate this sector with items that are associated with metal element to suppress its negative energy.
  • East
    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.
  • Northeast
    Locations that is associated with human conflict / poor relationship. You may place a Standing Lamp that represent fire to weaken its disturbance force.

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.

May joy, happiness, wealth and health come to you
throughout the Year 2009 of the Brown Earth Ox!

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