The Year of the Rooster is Here!

Those tigers who had a bad time last year (especially if the tiger has it at the couple's palace, or at work), will be happy that the monkey's energy is finally over, and will not return, from the same way, until 60 years, when the characteristics of yang fire and the monkey meet again.

In January, after the holidays, we all end up a little tired and wanting to return to order and routine. Everything is balance: work and rest, yin and yang. Some cost more than others the flexibility and flow with what they play. Generally people with water characteristics are the ones that more easily fit the environment and the moment. On the other hand, people of land or wood usually take longer to adapt to changes; by its nature it is normal.

At the beginning of the year it is common for all of us to do a reorganization both internally and externally. We start with the external that is to clean and accommodate everything correctly in our house. Houses need the human qi, which represents our presence, in the use of things.

Neither one extreme of order, nor the other of chaos and stacking is healthy. When we turn this practice into something regular, we don't allow it to accumulate too much, and at the time we accommodate it it will be easier for us. Sometimes if we let it get together a lot, the process can even be hard emotionally, because things appear that remove us and of course it is better to postpone it. Once we see the advantage of doing it with a certain periodicity it is like a healthy maintenance. Thus we begin without knowing it to practice Feng Shui in our house, removing blockages, stagnations, in the first layer, or in what we see, because it is matter and has form.

But what about what we don't see but what we know is there: the invisible energy that we all perceive to a greater or lesser extent, but that affects us all? With this energy we must also work and in this part we need to consult with a fengshuista that we are the people who are dedicated to the study and observation of the effects of the environment, tangible and intangible, on people.

This is a deeper layer that requires training to be able to understand and treat it, because it connects with us making us stronger or weaker, affects our health, moods, and finally our destiny in an important way.

Everyone should know the events to which the energy that a house has predisposes us, and thus we would choose better where we should live. Few energies are bad for everyone. Many of them are valid or can help the person depending on their character or occupation. For example, if a person is dedicated to medicine, he can make good use of the energy that refers to health and illness, but people who do not engage in this activity should preferably not be too exposed to that energy.

For this type of variables, what can be suggested in a general way for all homes are the annual beneficial sectors, because the study must be unique and personalized of each house and its inhabitants. In classical Feng Shui the orientation of the house, the age of the house, the kua number of its inhabitants, and its four pillars come into play.

Doing a study is essential to get to know your home better, learn to interact with it or if you have already done so, update the Feng Shui of your home for 2017. Feng Shui is not a one-time event, it is a way of life. It requires maintenance and monitoring.

Our house is only part of the story. So far we are touching or manipulating our luck on earth, and by making those changes, we will have a good dish on which we will see what is going to be served.… What we have is not random: we all have to live cycles within our life experience on earth, and these cycles are clearly defined in the Chinese calendar, which first helps us to know what kind of qi we inhale when we were born (our essence), and then how this essence or spirit is related to the passage of time.

What does the year of fire yin of the rooster have to do with me? With everyone it has something to do because it will come to touch that basic individual essence in some way, for some positively for others not so much.

This rooster known as peach blossom for monkeys, rats and dragons, will bring glamor, romance, will make people of this sign find themselves attractive and charismatic, which in general will open more doors and/or give greater chance of developing a romantic relationship. However, this star does not differentiate married or singles, which can pose problems if the person is already in a relationship.

Those who are roosters will see that it is a year with many challenges, a bit overwhelming and where they must make changes because as the saying goes "there are no two roosters in the same pen", because they generate lawsuit or confusion.

By these dates we tend to make purposes sometimes quite optimistic or we set the bar very high. Try to be realistic and not too many, not to lose focus. Choosing to work with something every year would be enough to improve.

The guideline on what we could improve or what aspect is time to work, we can find in the reading of our life from the energy point of view. Checking our Ba Zi or four pillars annually can guarantee that we will focus our efforts on what for which energy is conducive at that time and the favorable environment to achieve this will be carried out by Feng Shui.

Leonor Estrada
Fengshuista Member of the British Feng Shui Society accredited by IFSA

2016 Year of the Fire Monkey

According to the solar calendar, the new year begins on February 4.

There is confusion with the lunar calendar, which this year begins on February 8, the latter is used in China for festivities and celebrations, while the solar calendar is used for example to interpret the four pillars of the Ba Zi destination, of a person. Mind you, those people born in January or the first days of February should check the day on the Chinese solar calendar to identify the correct year in which they were born.

This year-end of the goat, the month of January was a month of much instability in general, we could experience unpleasant sensations or friction, because the month of January represents the month of ox which is in conflict with the goat. Being the two land animals create this tension and competition in the energy of the earth.

Those born in the year of the ox will be willing to leave behind this year that could be turbulent or present difficulties, thankfully similar characteristics will not occur again in 60 years, which are what constitute the complete cycle, with what events similar to those that took place in 2015, will take place in 2057 and so on.

During 2016, the tigers will be able to experience a turbulent year due to the collision with the monkey. For these people it is important to say that they must manage their expectations in a super conservative way, since it is said that when the existing energy is in conflict with their own, the tendency is to be “confused”, and we are not able to make good decisions or these do not bring the expected results.

For tigers it is suggested to carry a snake (image, figure), as this is a monkey's friend and will reduce the conflict with the tiger. This recommendation does not come from magical thinking where it is expected that by itself, it has the power to modify the existing energy, since this is impossible, the energy that exists and the way in which it relates to each one, represents the unchanged third of our life, what happens is that when we see this image or figure it helps us to focus or become aware of the moment we are in, knowing that it is a cycle and that it is not forever, this awareness of the present moment reduces frustration, allowing us to focus on the existing possibilities.

Tigers can carry it all year in the purse, in the wallet, or anywhere that goes with you most of the time, at the same time ensuring that the other two thirds that constitute the well-being of people - in which if We can make changes - be treated in a way that gives us balance to mitigate the risks or obstacles that this year may present. The Feng Shui of the place where we live must be in harmony and our habits and lifestyle must be healthy and safe, avoid extreme sports and any unnecessary risk.

Regarding those people born in the year of the snake, the thing will be very different, and favorable due to the good relationship with the monkey, which represents movement and changes, they can already be ready for any type of trip or move.

For people born on days of fire, the monkey metal represents money, so they will be very active in their work or business, as well as the industry related to fire, telecommunications, social networks, entertainment and television, It will be a good time for the film and theater industry.

The characteristics of the monkey are earth, metal and water - a very cold combination - so that when in contact with the heat of the fire, the metal becomes moldable and flexible to obtain good results, which makes the year comparatively better with respect to 2015 where the firmness of the wood trying to conquer the earth, generated an important fight.

Yang fire represents the heart, blood while metal represents the lungs, respiratory system and intestine. In the months of February and May take special care with inflammations or pressure problems, as there will be a strong influence of fire and wood that can cause health imbalances, consume omega 3 and vitamin C to regulate body heat.

On the other hand, the metal being the element that is extracted from the earth, will help to lose weight, those kilos that in the years of fire and earth we have accumulated, can be reduced more easily during the fall of 2016.

Yang fire people are like the sun, warm, open, easy to relate and honest. However, they have constant mood swings and they can be eccentric and temperamental. This year's fire amplifies its characteristics in every way, especially in February and May.

As regards the Feng Shui of the place where we spend most of our lives, in our home or office, we must be aware of the energy of earth #2 and #5 because they are the energies to which the human being is more vulnerable, because they refer to diseases or obstacles, and therefore it is important to keep them in balance, for this metals are ideal because they weaken the earth's energy.

Each year the flying stars take a new position and the intensity of their effect will depend first on the basic energy contained in that sector from the moment of its construction, and then on the constitution of the inhabitants themselves. That is why houses do not have exactly the same effect for everyone living in it.

This year the #5 that represents obstacles or misfortunes, visit the northeast metallic sound is recommended to fractionate the negative energy dispersing it, it is not recommended to do works or reforms in this area, and of course not spend more than 2 or 3 hours a day in that zone, as we know it is the prolonged exposure to certain energy that affects us. Or go out from time to time to cut periods in smaller stays.

Energy #2 is at the center this year, this energy is related to health, so it also needs to be mitigated with metal, in classical Feng Shui, there are several ways to collect or clean this energy that weakens people's health. This year being at the center is very important to treat it to avoid diseases.

Energy #3 refers to thefts and conflicts, visit the northwest, fire is what consumes this energy with wood characteristics. Reducing its strength and creating balance in the environment.

Energy #7 visits the north, also refers to discussions, because of its metal nature, it requires wood, green color, plants.

The favorable energies, 8, 9, 1, 6 can be activated and used as much as possible, working, sleeping, entering those sectors where they are, however we must not forget that within Chinese metaphysics, Feng Shui corresponds to the fate of the earth, that is 1/3 of our fate, being vital to review the four Ba Zi pillars, because the interaction between our house and us will depend on the moment in which we are and the combination of elements that are present.

That said, if according to our four pillars, fire and metal are not our favorite elements, it is better to be patient, and prepare the Feng Shui of our home to spend the year in the best possible way, otherwise if they are favorable, Congratulations, work on the aspects that these elements represent for everyone, because as we know they are not the same for everyone.

Happy and prosperous year of the monkey for all the followers of Feng Shui, the art of placement.

If you want to have an energy audit of your home or workplace, or a consultation of your four Ba Zi pillars, you are in good time to identify the activities that will prevail during the year. Good luck!

Leonor Estrada
Feng Shui Consultant

What Brings Us the Year of the Goat?

2015 Chinese New Year
What brings us the year of the goat?

It is the question that Feng Shui practitioners, and all those interested in Chinese metaphysics ask ourselves these days of the beginning of the year.

Unlike the western calendar, the Chinese calendar or Hsia calendar records the passage of time through the 5 elements, metal, water, wood, fire and earth, since they consider that through these, the universe and everything that is understood is understood. It happens.

During 2015, the elements that appear are yin wood and earth, which according to the cycle of birth and destruction, are in conflict because wood conquers the earth; which will be translated as a complicated year but relatively easier than the previous year, because of the yin nature of wood, which is more flexible than yang wood. In addition, the elements present at the beginning of the solar year, on February 4, 2015, are more balanced as the 5 elements appear, compared to last year that only 3 were presented.

The land goat usually collides with the ox, since one represents the summer land and the other the winter land, so people born in 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, will have a year of changes, trips, moving home or office, even work, will promote these adjustments.

These people are favored to take a horse with them, as this is a friend of the goat, and will distract the conflict with the ox.

People born in a day and in wood, are flexible, moderate, often with manual and artistic skills. Yin wood refers to the liver, neck and spine and refers to warm and friendly people. Personalities born in days and in wood are: Coco Chanel, Madonna, John Lenon, Lady Diana for example.

For people born on wooden days, land represents money, so do real estate, agricultural, construction, etc. It favors them.

During this year the industry related to wood, textiles, environment, editorials, will be generally favored.

The hidden characteristics of the goat are: yin fire, yin earth and yin wood, which generates a very dry combination that requires water to balance, in this way the liver and bones are kept healthy, for this it is recommended to stay well hydrated especially during the summer and consume omega 3, always under medical prescription.

Excessive carbohydrate intake is not recommended as these are converted into sugar which aggravates the dryness of the earth. The earth months, July, October and January, we must pay special attention to all the earth energy. Be cautious while driving on roads.

Those people born in the year of the rat, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2015 will be a year where they are more charismatic and attractive which will facilitate their public relations, on the other hand snakes 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 will travel much more and finally for people born in years with termination 0, 4, 8, the goat represents some person who will be present this year making everything easier and helping when complications arise.

As regards the Feng Shui of the place where we spend most of our lives, in our home or office, we must be aware of the energy of earth #2 and #5 because they are the energies to which the human being is vulnerable and therefore it is necessary to keep them in balance, for this the metals are ideal because they weaken the earth.

This year the #5 is in the west so placing 100% metal wind chimes is recommended for the sound of the metal to divide the energy by dispersing it, it is not recommended to do works or reforms in this area, and of course not to spend more than 2 or 3 hours a day in that area, because as we know it is the prolonged exposure to certain energy that affects us.

The energy #2 this year in the southeast, also needs to be mitigated with metal, in the classic Feng Shui, the Chinese use 6 metal coins, since 6 is the number of the metal, to reduce the possibility of having health problems. If we can afford to change the room if it contains this energy, it is much better, if not, we must do our best to weaken it and certainly prevent people from sleeping there.

Energy #3 refers to thefts and conflicts, falls in the center of our house, so placing important decorations in red is ideal to harmonize the environment.

Energy #7 also refers to discussions, because of its metal nature, placing 3 bamboo sticks represents balance and moves the energy in waves this year is north.

The favorable energies, 8, 9, 1, 6 can be activated and used as far as possible, working, sleeping, entering these orientations, however we must not forget that within Chinese metaphysics, Feng Shui corresponds to the luck of the earth, that is to say 1/3 of our luck, being of vital importance to make a review of our luck of the sky or Ba Zi, because the interaction between our house and us will depend on the moment in which we are and the combination of elements that are present. When we are vulnerable, that is, when our favorable elements are not present at the moment, it is when we must pay more attention to the Feng Shui of the place where we are, in order to be more protected from the influence of energy.

That said, if wood and earth are not our favorable elements, it is better to have patience, and prepare the Feng Shui of our home to spend the year in the best possible way, otherwise if they are favorable, congratulations, work on the aspects that represent for each one, because as we know they are not the same for everyone.

When we understand this nature of the universe where the sequence of the elements will move cyclically, we find it easier to understand why some things happen and others not even if we find no explanation, it avoids frustrations and gives us visibility to take advantage of the time in which we should be doing. This is what we call destiny in the West and we allude to it with phrases like, it was my turn, or it inexplicably happened, etc.

On the subject of work and/or career it is one of the areas in which knowing our Ba Zi favors us, because we can know in which industry we will give ourselves better and when, as well as which personalities complement us and with which we simply collide with the time to select an assistant, partner or collaborator.

Ideally, the Chinese consider that having a Ba Zi with the 5 elements is better, because it is more balanced, because when we lack some element it is easier to get into conflict when it occurs, that is, we can get sick because we are not compatible.

Finally, we should not forget the last part and not least of metaphysics, the fate of man that refers to our habits, customs and decisions, which ideally should complement and combine our Ba Zi, being cautious at the right times and taking care of our health and our body doing sports and eating a healthy diet.

This is 100% in our hands and it is for example what makes the life of twins different, who share an equal Ba Zi, and until a certain age they will live in the same place, but they will always use their free will and their paths will begin to differentiate.

Happy and prosperous year of the goat for all the followers of Feng Shui, the art of placement. If you want to have an energy audit of your home or workplace, or a consultation of your Ba Zi, you are in good time to take advantage of the year in the best possible way. Good luck!