Renowned geomancer Jane Hor gives the low-down on how the 12 zodiac signs will fare in the Year of the Horse.
Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
This year the Rat clashes with the Grand Duke. People born under
this zodiac sign are likely to meet with changes in romance, career or
their living environment. Changes can be good or bad, depending on the
individual’s birth date and time, and other factors.
The Rat has to be vigilant as there are many inauspicious stars that will fly into their destiny palace.
They may encounter many obstacles in their career. Even slight negligence may result in wasted effort.
Avoid lavish spending to curb cash-flow problems.
You are on an emotional roller-coaster. Release your negative emotions wisely and beware of unscrupulous people around you.
You are prone to accidents and injuries this year. Be extra careful in outdoor activities, especially those involving heights.
Ox (1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
This will be a prosperous year with plenty of opportunities. You may
take on a high position, thanks to two powerful and auspicious stars.
Do not get carried away with success, though, or you may evoke
jealousy from your colleagues, and end up with more foes than friends.
You should not have problems with wealth this year, and enjoy a steady income. Your investments will reap profits, too.
Invest wisely, work hard and avoid gambling.
Where relationships are concerned, be more understanding and
tolerant towards your partner. Health-wise, watch your diet: avoid cold
and raw food.
In 2015 (Year of the Goat), the Ox will clash with the Grand Duke
directly. Your luck-flow will be in a turbulent state. Make preparations
to face bad times next year.
Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
Your luck-flow is not significantly good as you have no auspicious stars. Stay vigilant and calm and you should be safe.
Career-wise, you have to deal with villains around you as there are
lots of inauspicious stars surrounding you. Be on high alert as it is
already difficult for you to dodge gossip and back-stabbing from
unscrupulous people who will try to cause you “severe damage”.
Guard your job because there could be people who want to grab your rice bowl, or steal your credit.
Your financial luck is weak this year. Avoid gambling and making investments.
Love is elusive, so be patient.
Health-wise, be extra careful while on the road. Watch out for sprains and other physical injuries.
Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
The Rabbit will enjoy many pleasant opportunities as they have many auspicious stars.
This is a good time to develop your career and realise your
ambitions. The road to success is not without obstacles but you will
eventually overcome them.
Beware of your tongue because you can get into trouble and cause dispute and bickering among your friends and colleagues.
This is also a good year for diversified investments but do so within your means.
This year, with the Ox, you will have plenty of opportunities for romance. You may have a short-term but memorable affair.
Beware of scandals and illicit relationships.
The married Rabbit who is planning to have a baby this year will have a high chance of conceiving.
Health-wise, do not indulge in wine. Also, pay attention to the health of elders in the family.
Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
You have opportunities to stand out in your career, but you have to
be wary of how you handle social interactions. Avoid creating conflict
with your colleagues and do not offend your superior. Your luck in
wealth will fluctuate because of an inauspicious financial star, which
may cause you to overspend and burst your budget.
Avoid gambling and high-risk investments or you may suffer serious financial losses.
Your love life remains stagnant and there is no significant breakthrough. The opportunity for a relationship is very slim.
Health-wise, beware of dangers on the road. This year, you are more
prone to car- and water-related accidents. Avoid participating in
water-related sports (swimming or scuba-diving) as you may encounter
accidents and get injured easily. For those with children, pay attention
to them to prevent accidents and injuries.
Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Your luck-flow turns positive this year as there are auspicious
stars. Career-wise, you will be busier than before. Rewards and
promotion will come your way, especially for white-collar workers.
However, you have to be cautious because there are a few
inauspicious stars surrounding you that hinder your career development.
Your motto this year should be, “Action speaks louder than words”.
Remember to put in extra effort to secure your promotion and increment.
Guard your wealth closely as it could come, and go, very quickly,
especially your personal possessions. This year, you may lose your
wallet.
Romance has its ups and downs, so manage your emotions.
Take good care of your health as you may easily fall sick. Get more exercise and rest to prevent serious illness.
Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)
The Grand Duke is sitting in the middle, so, if there is no
celebration, there shall be calamities. Therefore, those born in the
Year of the Horse may get into trouble easily this year.
If there is some celebration in the family, you might be able to avert calamities, but still you have to be on high alert.
Think before you leap as you are said to be offending the “yearly
Grand Duke”. You may feel lost and moody and may make the wrong
decisions. Avoid making decisions when you are in an unstable state of
emotion, to avoid unwanted calamities.
There are many inauspicious stars hindering you from leading a better life.
Have more communication with your superior, clients or peers, as it could bring you surprising results.
Love-wise, you tend to feel depressed at times, and often find yourself eaten up by jealousy and fury.
Your health needs attention and you should beware of accidents. Donate blood or get a dental scaling in lunar May and November.
Be careful of food hygiene or you may experience food poisoning.
Overall, you are advised not to be too pessimistic and to exercise more caution when making decisions.
Try to travel as you may think more clearly after a short break.
Goat (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)
The Grand Duke shall be your good friend this year and you will have excellent interpersonal relationships.
The Goat will enjoy good luck and bright prospects in their career,
especially in jobs that require constant contact with people.
An auspicious star flies into your destiny palace; you may easily
get help from your male peers. You have chances of a promotion or an
increment.
Keep a low profile and be humble.
There are a few inauspicious stars surrounding you, which means that
there are unscrupulous people (especially females) who will try to
sabotage you and hinder your career development.
Your wealth is stable – you can expect a tidy sum from your mainstream income and also returns from your investments.
Spend and shop wisely because there is an inauspicious star that will cause you to spend lavishly, thus draining your wealth.
You will enjoy favourable relationships with people around you. Be
careful of becoming overly friendly with the opposite sex. A third party
may cause conflicts.
Health-wise, you may suffer from minor illnesses but that should not be too much of a concern.
Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004)
You will face numerous obstacles in your career. Very often, things
do not progress smoothly because of the deliberate misconduct of some
people around you. Do not be disheartened but be optimistic and
pro-active. Never give up halfway or you will end up nowhere.
Career-wise, this is a year for conservative defence rather than aggressive attack.
Watch how you spend your money and avoid taking loans.
Health-wise, besides paying close attention to your physical and
psychological well-being, take good care of the elders in your family.
Go for regular check-ups as a preventative measure.
Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
The Rooster will enjoy a great performance in career. Although there
are “risks and traps”, you will receive help from good people around
you. When in doubt, seek advice and help from your seniors, especially
women.
Pay close attention to your investment and wealth management to avoid major financial crises.
In terms of your love life, you may have many chances to meet many
friends and some of them are your noblemen. For those romantic partners
who are still in love, this is a good year to get married. Singles have
good opportunities to meet the right partner.
Health looks good this year and shouldn’t be much cause for concern.
Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
The Dog can easily receive help from people around them this year.
This year, Dog people may have an excellent performance in career. If
the nature of your work requires keen thinking (interior designer,
composer or scripwriter), this year, you are full of creativity and have
a high chance of climbing the career ladder. However, keep yourself in
check. Do not become arrogant or you may lose the support of your
friends.
Your wealth looks good this year. Both your mainstream income and other sources of income will yield returns.
Although you have lots of chances to meet people of the opposite sex
through your career, romance won’t bloom and you will feel very lonely.
Try to share your feelings with your partners or family members. Or
join more group activities or learn something new to fill the emptiness.
Be aware of food hygiene as you may have food poisoning this year.
Pay attention to your own safety; you may encounter accidents or suffer injuries.
Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
Last year, the Pig people had a clash with the Grand Duke. In the
first half of this year, you are still affected by the clash. You have
to be persistent, calm and patient in facing all your problems.
After autumn, your condition will improve, especially if you are in
marketing or a job that requires you to liaise constantly with people.
Career-wise, seek help when the need arises. Do not persist alone or you
may end up a complete failure.
This year, you have a “minor depletion” star that will see you
indulge in spending on luxury goods. You have to control your urge to
spend, to avoid overspending. Besides your usual savings, guard your
assets well to prevent theft or robbery.
Your health is poor this year, so be wary of contracting illnesses. Ensure you get enough rest to avoid falling sick. – Majorie Chiew The Star
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Cheeky equine greetings of the Horse 2014: ma shang you…
The messages for the New Year convey people’s hopes and goals along with a sassy sense of humour.
HAPPY Chinese New Year! On this very first day of the Year of the Horse, let’s take a look at the New Year greetings that have swept cyberspace before the Snake could make a slithering exit.
A phrase that begins with ma shang you… is popularly used in the context of Chinese New Year wishes.
Separately, ma means “horse” while shang means “above”. When combined, the two characters form an adverb that means “immediately” or “right away”. Literally, however, they can denote “on horseback”.
Meanwhile, ma shang you… means “get (something) immediately”.
The common greetings include ma shang you qian, ma shang you fang and ma shang you che hao, which mean “get rich immediately”, “own a house immediately” and “obtain a car licence plate immediately” (from the compulsory licence plate lottery before one can own a car, a measure to curb traffic congestion).
Accompanying these phrases are illustrations of horses with ingots, bank notes, houses or cars on their back.
Another cheeky example shows a pair of mini elephants sitting on the back of a horse.
It is used to express a wish of finding a partner in the New Year as the Chinese term for partner, dui xiang, is literally a pair of elephants.
But what if a person wants it all — money, house, car and everything?
Just place an eggplant on the back of a horse because eggplant or qie rhymes with everything in Chinese.
On Taobao, China’s version of eBay, snuggly horse soft toys are currently selling like hot cakes. Many come with eggplants, elephants, money and houses, while others have chariots from Chinese chess to represent cars.
But there are party poopers who have pointed out that horses have a layer of hair, mao, and thus ma shang you… becomes ma shang you mao. The phrase means “have nothing”, which dashes one’s dreams of getting anything at all.
Jokes aside, these ma shang you… phrases can be summarised into one conclusion — the people’s earnest wish for a better life in the brand new year.
According to China Women’s News, this ma shang you… trend is not a new invention.
Traditional decorative items have been found adorned with the illustration of a monkey on horseback, as the Chinese character for monkey, hou, is homophonic to an honorific title in ancient times.
When asked to analyse the ma shang you… trend in the local media, Xia Xueluan, a professor of sociology at Peking University, said that it was a reflection of people’s anxiety in the face of housing and marriage issues in real life.
“It also brings out their aspirations and expectations. Through expressing their hopes boldly, they are setting a goal for themselves and then working hard towards achieving it,” he said.
On that note, here’s wishing you a joyful celebration with friends and family. May the masculine beast bring you whatever your heart desires on its back. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Contributed by: by Tho Sin Yi Check-in China
The views expressed are entirely the writer’s own.
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ma shang
HAPPY Chinese New Year! On this very first day of the Year of the Horse, let’s take a look at the New Year greetings that have swept cyberspace before the Snake could make a slithering exit.
A phrase that begins with ma shang you… is popularly used in the context of Chinese New Year wishes.
Separately, ma means “horse” while shang means “above”. When combined, the two characters form an adverb that means “immediately” or “right away”. Literally, however, they can denote “on horseback”.
Meanwhile, ma shang you… means “get (something) immediately”.
The common greetings include ma shang you qian, ma shang you fang and ma shang you che hao, which mean “get rich immediately”, “own a house immediately” and “obtain a car licence plate immediately” (from the compulsory licence plate lottery before one can own a car, a measure to curb traffic congestion).
Accompanying these phrases are illustrations of horses with ingots, bank notes, houses or cars on their back.
Another cheeky example shows a pair of mini elephants sitting on the back of a horse.
It is used to express a wish of finding a partner in the New Year as the Chinese term for partner, dui xiang, is literally a pair of elephants.
But what if a person wants it all — money, house, car and everything?
Just place an eggplant on the back of a horse because eggplant or qie rhymes with everything in Chinese.
On Taobao, China’s version of eBay, snuggly horse soft toys are currently selling like hot cakes. Many come with eggplants, elephants, money and houses, while others have chariots from Chinese chess to represent cars.
But there are party poopers who have pointed out that horses have a layer of hair, mao, and thus ma shang you… becomes ma shang you mao. The phrase means “have nothing”, which dashes one’s dreams of getting anything at all.
Jokes aside, these ma shang you… phrases can be summarised into one conclusion — the people’s earnest wish for a better life in the brand new year.
According to China Women’s News, this ma shang you… trend is not a new invention.
Traditional decorative items have been found adorned with the illustration of a monkey on horseback, as the Chinese character for monkey, hou, is homophonic to an honorific title in ancient times.
When asked to analyse the ma shang you… trend in the local media, Xia Xueluan, a professor of sociology at Peking University, said that it was a reflection of people’s anxiety in the face of housing and marriage issues in real life.
“It also brings out their aspirations and expectations. Through expressing their hopes boldly, they are setting a goal for themselves and then working hard towards achieving it,” he said.
On that note, here’s wishing you a joyful celebration with friends and family. May the masculine beast bring you whatever your heart desires on its back. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Contributed by: by Tho Sin Yi Check-in China
The views expressed are entirely the writer’s own.
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Good things on the trot in Year of the Horse for 2014
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Good things on the trot in Year of the Horse for 2014
The noble horse should bring luck and harmony to those who make the proper observances.
WE are four days away from ushering in the Chinese New Year and I’m swamped with queries from readers as to how they can improve their luck and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.
Local and foreign geomancy experts have been giving varying views about this year’s outlook.
Several astrologers and feng shui experts have predicted the Year of the Horse to be a better year than the previous one and there are some who have forecast financial struggles and challenges.
Some people attribute their successes and windfalls to feng shui and spiritual practices and there are groups who relate them to hard work and coincidences.
The horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, embodies characteristics such as strength, perseverance, speed, purity and loyalty. – EPA
WE are four days away from ushering in the Chinese New Year and I’m swamped with queries from readers as to how they can improve their luck and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.
Local and foreign geomancy experts have been giving varying views about this year’s outlook.
Several astrologers and feng shui experts have predicted the Year of the Horse to be a better year than the previous one and there are some who have forecast financial struggles and challenges.
Some people attribute their successes and windfalls to feng shui and spiritual practices and there are groups who relate them to hard work and coincidences.
The horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, embodies characteristics such as strength, perseverance, speed, purity and loyalty. – EPA
So which philosophy is correct, or which one do we follow?
It depends on which faith system (Chinese or Indian) you observe.
I spoke to several experts recently on the subject of metaphysics to get some insight on the different schools of philosophy.
Feng shui consultant Henry Fong from Kuala Lumpur said that if one wants to have better luck and harmony in the Year of the Wood Horse, they would have to follow the orientation of certain things in their home.
For dwellers living in a house that is facing south, he said, they should not carry out renovations or they would activate Tai Sui, which would create problems for the occupants.
(Tai Sui refers to stars directly opposite to Jupiter. They influence the Chinese zodiac, and are involved in religious Taoism and feng shui.)
Fong urged people not to renovate the north sector for fear of triggering the three killing energies resulting in obstacles, disaster and robbery.
He said, however, that it would be good to occupy and spend time in the north, south and south-west sectors.
Fong said the north-west and east sectors should be avoided and if they are unable to do so, they should place metal items there to neutralise the negative energies that can lead to health problems.
Luck and fortune according to Indian vedic astrology is determined by the placement of the nine planets on an individual’s birth chart based on the date, month, year and time of birth.
According to Vasthu Sastra consultant and astrologer Master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, luck and fortune are uncontrollable and people only get what they deserve based on their astrology and not what they desire.
He agrees that luck can be induced through spiritual practices like performing specific rituals to woo the energy of positivity.
Yuvaraj said the first six months of this year would produce better results than the second half.
From the Chinese almanac, the horse is naturally lucky when it comes to finance and career; meaning those born in the Year of the Horse will enjoy a better period.
To enhance destiny, luck symbols are made available in feng shui because of the belief that such products help chi flow gracefully through rooms, homes and offices.
Energy consultant and author Janarrdhana Guptha from India promotes good luck symbols as an effective way to manifest things that an individual wants to attract into his or her life.
According to him, symbolism is popular in almost every culture and symbols impact our subconscious mind, stimulate confidence and offer good outcomes.
“When the geometric shape, size, meaning and their other nuances are properly understood and activated, it results in transmission of energy which is the vital force that governs everything in the universe.
“Chi has the power to alter and amplify energy flow in any space,” said Guptha, who is the author of Guide To Feng Shui Good Luck Symbols.
He said the end result of using good luck symbols, charms, amulets and talismans is that they create an environment rich with positive energy that produces positive thinking, focused minds and confidence, and removes blockages.
In order for symbols to produce the anticipated results, the products should be cleansed and energised before use.
As for horse figurines, Guptha said the Chinese have always associated it with gifts given to emperors.
The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac and it embodies noble characteristics such as strength, perseverance, speed, purity and loyalty.
For those who wish to have their talents and hard work acknowledged by their superiors, Guptha said they should place a flying horse figure in the south of their homes.
The horse statuette is ideal for those who are in marketing or the travel industry, and are frequent travellers.
Vasthu Sastra talk and astrology talk
T. Selva will present a talk on ancient secrets, Vasthu Sastra and the astrology forecast for 2014 from 3pm to 5pm on Feb 15 at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar), Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat, Kampar, Perak. Admission is free. To register, call 012-329 9713.
Contributed by T. Selva
> You can follow T. Selva on twitter@tselvas and write to him at tselvas@thestar.com.my. This column appears on the last Sunday of every month.
T. Selva is the author of the Vasthu Sastra Guide and the first disciple of 7th generation Vasthu Sastra master Yuvaraj Sowma from Chennai, India.
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