In a life full of uncertainties, we all need a guiding light to point us in the right direction. Especially when it comes to love which on its own can be as confusing as a myriad of complex mazes. We can’t help but wonder, is there really someone out there meant for us? Thankfully our animal signs act as lamppost which illuminates our path towards love and our life in general.
SunStar Plus and Specials Supplement were lucky to have had the chance to talk to Marites Allen, A Feng Shui expert for more than a decade. She had trained for years and had mentorship from various masters in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong kong and China. Ms. Allen is the President and CEO of World of Feng Shui Philippines.
SunStar: Since Chinese New Year falls on Valentine’s Day, what can we expect in terms of love for this year?
Maritess Allen: The elements of the year calls for so much love.. too much that it can cause infidelity especially for those born under the year of the Rat. Rat people will be super extra attractive in intimate things. Singles can easily find love and their soul mates this year. Married couples on the other hand, have to be very careful since it would be affected by external romance. The star of external flower of romance indicates the possibility of extramarital affairs. We should avoid being autocratic and should be more patient and romantic. We need to safeguard our relationship.
SS: What are the primary enhancers for those individuals looking for love?
MA: To be able to find love, you must activate all love enhancers, symbols such as love birds with golden flakes and a pair of mandarin ducks which could be placed in the Southwest area of the house. Singles who are trying to find love needs the double happiness bag and other items with the double happiness sign, these items all available at The World of Feng Shui store in SM. You could also put pictures of your crushes in your room, put a peonie flower in the southwest part of your bedroom or wear a peonie bracelet.
SS: What about married couples?
MA: Put something red or purple in the bedroom. You could also use the double happiness sign and the mystic knot which has no beginning and no end. For rocky marriages, wives should tie an Amethyst crystal gourd at the foot of the bed on your husband’s side. A rooster should also be placed in the west to ward off politicking and jealousy.
SS: what can we expect this year?
MS: In the year of the metal tiger, the missing elements are water and fire. Thus it is very critical to have a water feature in the house like fountains, aquarium and fish ponds. If it’s too expensive then you could put a painting or picture of a fountain in the center of the house. Businesses which will prosper this year are resorts (water) and restaurants (fire). And this year is not the year to change jobs no matter what animal sign you are.
SS: What does this year hold for each animal sign? And how could we increase our luck?
MA: RAT – Mixed year - To attract legitimate love and romance luck, display the Trident with Mandarin Duck Vase in the North corner of your home; For singles, wear the Phoenix with Double Happiness symbol in gold to enhance marriage prospects. Display images of your secret friend, the OX.
OX – Average year - There will be health issues and thus they must carry the Heaven & Earth Energizer as an amulet and must wear the medicine Buddha. Secret friend, Rat.
TIGER – Difficult year -The year brings competitive pressures and intense politicking. Also brings ill health. Carry the Tai Sui Talisman. To protect against sickness, wear the Antahkarana Signet Ring. Secret friend, Rooster
RABBIT –Above average - You will have a generally smooth and productive year. Enhance luck by placing 6 Big Smooth Coins in the east corner of your home. Secret friend, Dog.
Dragon – Not an easy year -Good fortune will reduce, improve your luck, carry the water globe keychain. Display the Double Horned Rhinoceros & Elephant Plaque in the Southeast area of your home. Secret friend, Rooster
Snake – Good year –A great year for you. Place 6 pieces of the Wish Fulfilling Toad in the southeast of your living room and carry the Heaven Seal Amulet. Secret friend, Horse
Horse – Good year -A strong year for you but should develop more patience by wearing the Lotus Mandala Pendant. Your secret friend, the Sheep
Sheep – Difficult year -Obstacles block your progress all throughout the year. Counter these misfortunes by hanging the 5 Element Plaque in the southwest of your home. Secret friend, Horse.
Monkey – Not a good year. Hang the 5 Element Plaque in the SW of your home. Carry the Tai Sui amulet at all times. Secret friend, Snake.
ROOSTER – A good year filled with achievements and auspicious events. Enhance it by carrying the Good Income Amulet for Wealth. Secret friend, Dragon.
DOG –Mixed year - The dog enjoys the Luck of Small Auspicious which means there will be a series of small but meaningful reasons to celebrate. Wear the 9-Eye Dzi Bead. Carry the Bejeweled Mystic knot keychain. Secret friend, Rabbit.
BOAR – Average year -luck both in your career and personal life. Be careful of thieves. Display the Vairocana Plaque in the northwest of your home. Secret friend, tiger.
LUCKY MATCHES:
Rooster & Dragon “Match made in heaven”
Horse & Sheep
Monkey & Snake
Rat & Ox
Boar & Tiger
Rabbit & Dog
UNLUCKY MATCHES
Monkey & Tiger
Ox & Sheep
Boar & Snake
Rooster & Rabbit
Dragon & Dog
WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN?
RAT – 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
OX – 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
TIGER – 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
RABBIT – 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
DRAGON – 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
SNAKE – 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
HORSE – 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
SHEEP – 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
MONKEY – 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
ROOSTER – 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
DOG – 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
BOAR – 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
by: Candice Sandiego-Acuna
Published last February 11, 2010
SunStar's Plus and Specials Supplement
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