TODAY we officially welcome the Year of the Wooden Goat. To indulge you into knowing what the year has in store especially for you, the BusinessMirror has invited two feng-shui experts to share their 2015 forecasts.
Princess Lim Fernandez, co-founder of the Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony, said 2015 is being symbolized by two elements—Yin Wood sitting on top of Earth.
She further noted that the first day of spring falling before the Lunar New Year makes this year a blind year. Therefore, Fernandez said that practicing extra caution this year is very important.
“It will be best to keep one’s eyes wide open so as be able see through the haze and distinguish between
reality and illusion,” she added.
Fernandez made her forecast for the various industries as well. First, she mentioned that for the industries related to Wood, such as textile, garments, environment, paper, print media, logging, furniture, design, manufacturing and bookstore, this year will be quite favorable.
Meanwhile, industries related to Fire, such as the restaurants, energy and power sector, electronics, sports, exercises and entertainment, will still enjoy good luck as long as they move conservatively.
For those in construction, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, insurance, infrastructure and ceramics, this year is still quite fine but it will bring a lot of competitors on the scene. “Last year brought a boom for real estate which will steady out this year. So, buyers should plan carefully and not rush,” Fernandez said.
Fernandez added that technology, banking, machinery, cars, engineering, computers, jewelry, steel and security will have a good year.
However, she warned that it may be a weak year for industries related to Water, such as tourism, shipping, transportation, logistics, water supply, hospitality industry and trading, so people in this industry should put in that extra effort and focus.
Flying Stars Method
THE Flying Stars Method of Feng Shui is one of the oldest and most accurate systems in feng-shui practice. Feng-shui expert Master Hanz Cua explained that in the Flying Star technique, you can divide your home’s floor plan into nine energy “sectors.” “Each sector, depending on which direction it is located, contains a different type of energy that is either very good, good, moderate, bad or very bad. By figuring out where the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ sectors of your home lie, you can see which room or part of the house contains the most auspicious energy,” he said.
He also explained that by activating the luck of your most auspicious sector, one can obtain all the benefits of prosperity, success and happiness. Moreover, by knowing where the unlucky sectors are and by applying one of the Five Element cures that can dispel or neutralize the bad luck.
To map out the nine energy sectors, divide the floor area of your home or office into nine equal squares. The eight outer squares all represent a direction (south, southeast, southwest, east, northeast, northwest, north and west). The middle square is simply called the center.
Determine where the entrance or main door of the home faces by using a magnetic compass, then stand in the middle of your home looking outward at your front door. The direction where the arrow of the compass is pointing is your front door’s “face.” From there, you can establish which direction each sector of your home falls into.
Acccording to the Flying Stars technique, the quality of your home energy changes every year. For the Year of the Wood Goat, here is the forecast by Cua:
Southeast
This direction belongs to the eldest daughter of the family. This year the Illness Star No. 2 flies into this sector.
If this is a bedroom, the health of whoever sleeps here will be vulnerable. If you are sickly or fatigued, staying in this room can cause health problems. If you are already ill, avoid this room at all cost as your condition will get even worse.
If you are pregnant, avoid staying in this room as you can jeopardize the health of your unborn child. There may be even a chance for miscarriage.
To avoid activating the illness star, make sure this area has no Fire element. Don’t use bright lights here, don’t put anything that has red.
As much as possible do not do any excessive activity here.
Cure: Metal weakens Earth element, so you can place something that contains brass, copper, bronze in this area. Also: Wu Lou and Medicine Buddha (they should be metal, not ceramic).
South
Violent Star No. 7 flies into this sector of the home. This is the aggressive star associated with violence and burglary.
Couples whose bedroom is in this sector will find themselves prone to arguments and other relationship problems.
If the main door of your house/office is in this sector there is high possibility of armed robbery or break-ins.
Cure: Placing a water element will subdue the Fire sector of south and also violent star No. 7. A cup of water, a glass bowl with goldfish and fountain can all be used.
Placing protective animal symbols like the Blue Rhino, Elephant (depicted with the trunk up), or a pair of Fu dogs (one male,one female) is also good.
Southwest
Lucky Multiplying Star No. 9 that brings good fortune makes its appearance. Southwest is the second wealth sector for 2015.
This area belongs to the old female or mother. The matriarch of the family, if she has an office or room in this direction, will benefit most.
Good news if your main door is located here. Activating this sector will increase your income, chance of long-term and permanent jobs, investment and business, fame and recognition, leading to promotions, new prospects and happiness in life.
Couples starting a family, if their bedroom is located here, will gain good fortune.
Enhance this sector with: Bright lights, red-colored things, nine pieces of crystals/stones.
East
Lucky White Star No. 1 dominates this sector. This brings good luck for those in quest in for a more successful and satisfying career.
This sector should be activated if you have dreams of working abroad, meeting influential friends, elevating your reputation, and overcoming competition at work and business.
For people seeking to travel or work abroad, placea crystal globe in this sector.
The element to activate is Water: Bowl or aquarium with nine fish (one black, eight gold or red fish), seashell, statue or painting of sailing ship. You can also activate Wood element: fortune plant, wood materials (artwork, furniture and carving) and ru yi.
Center
Argument Star No. 3 that causes disagreements and misunderstanding flies in the heart of the home/workplace, causing conflict in relationships.
Quarrels, petty irritations, mood swings and generally aggressive behavior will afflict family members, and relationship with neighbors and coworkers. Lawsuits and court cases may result.
Cure: Avoid activity or staying on this sector. Placing rose quartz stone or amethyst will calm down energy. Avoid placing anything with Wood or Earth element here, as these will aggravate Argument Star No. 3.
West
Yellow Misfortune Star No. 5 casts its malevolent influence on the West. This is the most dangerous sector, bringing accidents, mishaps, injury, financial loss, and even death.
On the global stage, countries in the Western hemisphere will experience hardship and natural disasters. Economic depression will continue, politics will see more turmoil in 2015. The tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011 happened when the 5 Yellow Misfortune star was in the East.
Avoid too much activity in this area/sector of home at all costs. Don’t do any major renovation, ground breaking or place your home office/studio here. Don’t put a television, telephone or any gadgets that emit light or loud sounds.
Cure: Metal is the element of the West. Place five stones inside a metal jar, metal objects made of copper, brass, iron and five element pagoda.
Northeast
Favorable Heaven White Star No. 6, the source of indirect wealth, flies in this sector.
Activating the Northeast area brings in recognition, salary increase, promotion. It can also bring sources of unexpected money, such as lottery and other games of chance.
If your main door is located in this sector, use it frequently. Because this is also the Knowledge corner, activating the northeast energy will enhance your social skills.
Enhance the Earth element by placing six crystal/stones, wealth buddha, auspicious symbols or images of saints. Avoid placing metal objects here because Metal destroys Earth.
North
The most fortunate Auspicious Wealth Star No. 8 makes it appearance in the North. Positive energy and prosperity luck is strongest here. It is the No. 1 wealth sector of home.
If your main door is located in the North, then 2015 will be highly auspicious for you and your home/office. Use the front door frequently to activate prosperity, success, strong financial return, fame and recognition.
Make sure there are no blockages or clutter to your front door. Make sure this area is brightly lit.
If your North sector is a living room, den or any other function area, activate by placing fans, clock, tv, phone, water fountain and eight rod metal wind chime. Metal supports water so metallic objects will also be good here. Do not put potted plants or large earthenware objects in this area, because Earth exhausts Water.
Northwest
Romance Love and Study Scholastic Star No. 4 flies into this sector. It influences relationship luck and benefits intellectual endeavors.
Singles looking for a partner/marriage will do well to energize northwest sector. Couples can enhance their relationship if their bedroom is located here.
This is the sector of the father or patriarch. Husband should not try to activate this area, however, as he may find himself involved in extramarital affairs.
Students preparing to taking exams should study on northwest part of the home. No. 4 star enhances wisdom luck as well as luck for travel.
Enhancers: Place rose wuarts, or an image of Double Happiness symbol to enhance romance energy. An abacus or globe/world map will activate scholastic and travel luck.