Based on this writer's two prior articles on the Chinese New Year, as seen on http://www.examiner.com/x-34155-Albuquereque-Metaphysical-Examiner, here are some Feng Shui tips that you can use to help make this year go more smoothly and increase your luck. This is the Year of 8 Earth Star and Metal Tiger.
Being the year of 8 Earth star, the first thing to look at is the position of 5 Earth. 5 Earth is the Star of Distruction. It is in the Southwest this year. If your front door looks out to the Southwest you will need to protect it and your home against destructive influences. This is done simply either by attaching a Bagua Mirror over the front door outside, looking out, or, if you don't choose to do that, put five pennies under the doormat. Arrange the pennies in an inverted V pattern so that it points out, not in.
Next, the Star of illness, 2 Earth Star, is in the Northeast. If your door looks out to the Northeast, it will help if you put a small gourd on the door. The gourd is a traditional talisman for medicine; it relates to Lu Tung Pin, the most popular of the 8 Immortals in Taoism. If you don't want to hang a little gourd from the door handle, you can use the cure of the 5 pennies under the doormat. It works just as well.
Another cure that is used to ward off illness and destructive spirit is to hang a Money Sword from the door handle. This is a talismanic sword that is made of Chinese coins. It can be found in Chinese shops.
8 Earth Star is the money star for the present 20 year cycle that runs from 2004 to 2024. Being in the middle of the 9 Star Map this year, it signifies that money is limited and in a transitional state. To insure that you have a maximum flow of money this year, make sure that the center of your house, all the rooms that include the middle of your home, is open and clear of any clutter. Clutter in this area this year is particularly critical and can obstruct your money and cause needless distress in your life and health. 9 Fire Star is the star of future wealth. It is a very lucky star. If you want to build your money, put money symbols in the East area of your house; 9 Fire Star is in the East this year. Money symbols include two Chinese coins tied together by a red silk string, a vase of flowers, a pot of coins, two gold fish, a conch shell, and the famous money toad. Generally, however, a money toad should be placed high up and facing the front door. To get the money toad to work you have to replace the coin in its mouth with another coin once every new moon.
This is the year of Tiger. If you were born in the year or on the day of Snake, Rooster or Ox the direction of Tiger - East/Northeast - is particularly unlucky. Don't sit with your back, or sleep with your head to East/Northeast this year, next year (year of Rabbit) or the year after (year of Dragon) if you were born in the year or on the day of Snake, Rooster or Ox.
If you are born in the year or on the day of Pig, Rabbit or Sheep you need to pay attention to your Marriage Element to protect your spouse or partner. In the simplest Feng Shui terms, this points to the area of your home to the farthest right hand as seen from the perspective of looking in from the front door. Make sure this area of your home is in a good and balanced condition. Disorder in this area can inspire discord in your relationship and, at worst, lead to legal problems. The Star of Romance for Tiger is in the East. The East direction is a very sensitive area for attracting and generating love this year. Put a picture of love birds in the East area of your home to improve your luck in love this year.
If you are Buddhist or Taoist place a statue of Kwan Yin in the South area of your home this year for love and protection for your home and loved ones.
If you were born in the year or on the day of Ox make sure your home is protected especially if your door looks out to the North/Northeast. Make sure the locks are good; you may want to install an alarm system if you don't already have on. Tiger is the robbing star for Ox.
If you are planning on adding onto your house avoid building onto the Southwest or Northeast areas of your house this year. Also avoid building onto the West/Southwest area of your house.
Make sure the South area of your house and land is free of hazards. Accidents and sudden happenings can happen in that area this year.
For a more complete and indepth Feng Shui reading of your home, you may want to consult with me. My website address is www.trs-fengshui.com.
In general, the year of Tiger is going to be full of surprises for many people. That kind of energy can be taken well. The most important thing is to know what you want to see open in your life and prepare for it. Feng Shui teaches that the skillful arrangement of the home and business environment influences what happens in our lives and fortunes. Feng Shui is deeply rooted in the 9 Star and Batzu Chinese astrological systems with their compass methods.
by Raphael Simons
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