Feng shui (traditional Chinese: 風水; simplified Chinese: 风水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ; pronounced /ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ/ foong-shoy in Chinese Mandarin, "fheng-schway" in American English) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (traditional Chinese: 堪輿; simplified Chinese: 堪舆; pinyin: kānyú; literally: Tao of heaven and earth).

The words feng shui literally translate as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Zhangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty:

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Traditional Feng Shui practice always requires an extremely accurate Chinese compass, or Luo Pan, in order to determine the directions in finding any auspicious sector in a desired location.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

2009 Year of the Earth Ox - Through Flying Stars

In the year 2009 the star #9 known as the purple star flies into the centre of the annual chart. This can be good or bad depending on how we make use of this star.

This future prosperity star can bring luck and wealth and as it related to the period star (8) it is a very positive year for youthful leaders to move into the forefront. However as #9 interacts with the Gen trigram is also means a dry and hot year. More fire related disasters like earthquakes, forest fires, and man made fire implications. Although economies will continue to struggle it will not be as bad as a depression. Small businesses and sound business decisions will make some continue to thrive through it all. The Ox a slow and hard worker will take over and slowly things will see improvement by third quarter.

The year of the ox will be a challenging year. Career, income and money prospects in general are average so hard work is warranted.

Specifically; Fire Businesses (electrical, cosmetics, computers) will continue to grow. Earth Businesses-(farming, construction, real estate), will do better by the end of this year. Fire and Earth bode well to see progress in these areas. Water businesses (hotels, shipping and tourism) should be conservative in growth or investment, as should wood businesses (furniture, textiles).

The year of the ox also brings in new directions for the annual afflictions. So you must also be very aware of the afflictions and understand how they change your homes directional sector for the year. Please ensure you follow the advice under each of the afflictions for the year, so that the negative effects of these can be minimized.

Once you have a full understanding of how the year maps then you can boost your prospects even further by reviewing the monthly stars each and every month! Don't be afraid it 's not that hard. In fact we have it all mapped out for you-just follow the guidelines it will take you very little time to do-and the time you invest will be well worth it!

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2009 Fay Chapple



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Added: February 14, 2009
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