Year of the Rat – 2008
Welcome to the Year of the Rat! In reference to the Chinese calendar the Chinese New Year begins on 4th February 2008 until 3rd February 2009. Feng Shui energies change from year to year. Therefore, it is necessary to watch for the re-allocation of positive and negative energies at the beginning of each year, so that we can take necessary precautions when the negative energy happens to arrive at important locations of our home and/or office or affects our Four Pillars (Chinese Astrology).
If you are born in the year of the Horse, Rabbit or Rat or have them anywhere in your Four Pillars chart it is best to wear a Ox Pendant for the whole of 2008 as it will help to harmonise any challenges you may experience, as you may find 2008 more challenging than previous years.
Annual Flying Stars for 2008
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 South and the challenging sickness energy of the 2 in the North 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 South sector of the garden and metal bells in the South 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 South area for 2008.
The number 2 flying star represents sickness and you will need a brass calabash and/or Six Chinese coins located in the North West sector of the house for 2008. These are to aid in absorbing the negative sickness energy. Be extra careful if your main door is located in the South or the North West.
The Grand Duke this year is in the North, hence it is not favourable to "move earth" or make substantial construction work in this direction. It is also not recommended for one to sit with back against exact South as you will be sitting against the unfavourable energy called "Three Shars" or "Three Killings". If this is unavoidable place a Dragon Tortoise facing North 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 East and the South East so if your front door or bedroom is located here you may find good opportunities coming your way for 2008 in improve your wealth, health and/or relationships.
It is important to remember that the annual flying star is best to use in conjunction with the period star and the flying star of the building therefore it is recommended that you book a Feng Shui consultation to best determine your own situation.
