YEAR OF THE YIN WOOD SHEEP (or GOAT or RAM)

Move over Jia Wu (Yang Wood Horse) ----- Yi Wei (Yin Wood Sheep; Goat or Ram depending on your choice) is waiting! 

To avoid confusion over when the energy of the year changes we have to look to the lunar and solar calendars. 

The solar year starts this year on February 4 and it is the date we use when discussing the energetic changes for the year.   This date is also the first of the 24 Seasons of the solar calendar.  The 'Beginning of Spring' runs from February 4-February 18.  The second Season is known as 'Rain Water' and it runs from February 19-March 5.

The lunar year, commonly known as Chinese New Year, begins this year on February 19.  This is the start of the Year of the Yin Wood Goat and is increasingly celebrated in all parts of the world.

Energetically we look to February 4 to have our changes in place for the New Year.  This is especially important in 2015 when the Wu Wang-5 Yellow (generally regarded as the most inauspicious star of them all) moves from the Northwest (breathe a sigh of relief) into the West (beware).  It will occupy 45 degrees of the compass (247.5-292.5). 

The West is the location of the Rooster (W2).  In the Ba Gua it represents Dui (the youngest daughter), Lake or Marsh,  it is Gua 7, the element of Xin (Yin Metal), season of Autumn, the mouth and voice.

The 5 Yellow brings with it the potential for five types of misfortune, all serious in their own right.  Illness, injury, major setbacks in your personal or business life, calamities and danger.

The potential for misfortune will only manifest if the West is disturbed by banging, decorating, renovating or digging.  Anything that will disturb the negative energy of the area and 'bring it to life'.  Keeping the area undisturbed, avoiding it if possible and adding more Metal objects will help ward off any negative influences.

So is it all bad news in the West?  Unfortunately, pretty much.  The only positive is the Duke Virtue Auxiliary Star in W1 which will help mitigate negative energies.

The West is also going to play host to the 3 Killings affliction in 2015.  This affliction (Robbery Sha, Calamity Sha and Annual Sha) will affect the compass locations of the Monkey (SW3), the Rooster (W2) and the Dog (NW1).

Does the bad news extend to the Monkey and Dog?  Not entirely.  In the location of the Monkey (SW3) there are two positive Auxiliary Stars.  The first is Yang Noble, which can stimulate the presence of helpful people.  The second is the Sun Star which can help reduce the effects of having inadvertently activated one of the annual afflictions.  This is a Yang Star which makes it more effective for males in reducing the effects of these issues.

In the location of the Dog (NW1) the Moon Star which being a Yin Star will benefit mainly females in situations when they have difficulty getting their message across or with their financial affairs.  This Star affects moods and emotions and may indicate problems with the opposite sex for males.

The Sun and the Moon Stars are two of the Four Nobles.

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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Feng Shui and Chinese New Year

After the excitement of the Christmas and New Year holidays January brings with it a time of quiet, stillness and dark in the Northern Hemisphere.  This is the time of 'Lesser Cold' January 6-January 20 and the time of 'Greater Cold'  from January 21-February 3.  These are the final two seasons of the Solar Calendar Year before the Earth starts to awaken from its winter sleep.

Rather than bemoan the weather, whatever it may be, enjoy each moment and remember that as well as celebration at the start of January there is another celebration at the end of the month; Chinese New Year.  Worldwide more and more major cities are embracing the Chinese culture of welcoming in a new year.  While most do not carry the celebrations through the 15 days of Chinese cultural tradition, which this year runs from January 30 to February 14, they certainly enjoy and participate in parades, Dragon dances, fireworks and firecracker displays arranged in and around the vicinity of Chinatowns in cities across the world.

Chinese New Year begins on January 31 four days before the 'Start of Spring' in the Solar Calendar and most of the celebrations are due to take place on February 2.  The date of Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival as it is also sometimes known, varies each year and is based around the Lunar Calendar.  The Lunar New Year in 2014 begins on January 30, which is New Year's Eve, with a new moon and the start of the first lunar cycle of the year.  The New Year is decided by the start date of the second lunar cycle after the Winter Solstice (December 22-January 5.)

Feng Shui is all about Qi; the energy that is our very existence.   A new year in Feng Shui is identified by one of the 12 Chinese Astrological Animals and one of the Five Elements with either Yin or Yang aspect.  In 2014 this will be the Year of the Yang Wood Horse.  Once the Year of the Horse begins so does a change in the Qi in our environment; both external and internal.  A location that has good and auspicious Qi in the current year of the Yin Water Snake can become bad and inauspicious depending on the quality of the Qi moving in. 

Using the numerology of Flying Stars and an interpretation of their movement it is possible to determine what is good and what is not.  Knowing your personal Kua number and your good and bad locations  as well as your Chinese animal sign at birth will help you determine how your fortunes will fair in a year that will be heavily dominated by Yang Fire.

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LynC

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Feng Shui and Auspicious Planting

Indoors or outdoors, large or small, there is always somewhere in your home you can display the yang wood energy of trees, plants or flowers.  There are few things that can create such a feeling of auspicious, relaxing and uplifting energy as that of the natural world of plants.

Whether it is the gentle beauty of the magnolia tree or the plum blossom so auspicious in springtime; the pine tree and bamboo two symbols of longevity; they are all imbued with the powerful magic of nature.

If you plant a magnolia tree it is more auspicious to grow it in front of your home.  A single tree is sufficient to radiate its magnificent beauty when in full bloom. 

 

Succulents are usually associated with sharp and cutting leaves complete with spikes, such as those of the aloe plant and yet the jade plant with its round succulent leaves or the money plant with its heart-shaped leaves, are most auspicious in the practice of Feng Shui.  They are said to invite wealth and abundance and as with all succulents are so easy to care for.  The silver crown has spoon-shaped leaves with wavy edges and is the bringer of good luck and fortune to the family.

The jade plant, money plant and silver crown can be grown equally well both outdoors and indoors.

AUSPICIOUS FRUIT TREES

Together with the bamboo and the pine tree, the peach symbolises longevity in the practice of Feng Shui and its presence in the east of your garden will invite this positive energy into your home.   

During Chinese New Year celebrations the presence of the orange (Kum in Chinese-which translates as Gold), lime and lemon trees placed at the front of your home invite wealth, good fortune and prosperity to enter.

The apple signifies peace and family harmony and crystal images of the apple displayed in the centre of your home invites these feelings.

An apple tree in your garden will further enhance this for you with the added benefit of growing your own fruit.

AUSPICIOUS FLOWERS

One of the most auspicious flowers in the practice of Feng Shui is the beautiful yang peony.  It represents the essence of the female and springtime.  It is said that the peony will either grow or it will not in your garden.  If it grows it will become abundant and invite positive energy to your home.

If you have a daughter looking for love, growing this flower in the southwest of your garden is said to bring love opportunities into her life, particularly the red peony.

The chrysanthemum is a fun long-lasting pom-pom flower with vibrant colours.   The yellow chrysanthemum particularly is said to signify a life of ease.  The round-headed version is especially popular in the Far East.

The narcissus is said by the Chinese to symbolise great good fortune and they are a popular gift during Chinese New Year celebrations. 

The lily is a noble and upright bulb which has an auspicious scent and majestic appearance.  When in full bloom the lily indicates positive Feng Shui.

If you have a water feature in the east or southeast of your garden the lotus flower is a must-have addition.   It grows from the dark unseen depths and while its flower only lasts for a few days it invites an auspicious beauty to your garden. 

The lotus flower represents purity and a detachment from a specific desire or outcome.  It is associated with Buddha and its presence invites spiritual growth.

The orchid is a long-lasting flower associated with beauty, strength and refinement.    As a plant it can be difficult to maintain however if you give it plenty of care and attention it will reward you with eye-catching displays.  Their colour and flowers are varied and unique and each plant is stunningly beautiful and delicate in appearance.

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LynC

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