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Introduction to Lunar Year of Ox

      The lunar new year of Ox will start on 26th January 2009. However, for some feng shui practitioners, they consider the year "begins" with the start of spring, which is 4th February 2008 because feng shui flying star formulas follows the solar calendar and not the lunar calendar. But in general, chinese throughout the world will actually celebrate the chinese new year following the lunar calendar on 26th January 2009. As usual, every year we will produce a comprehensive annual prediction not only that will spark interest among the beginners, but also set as a role model for advance practitioners and feng shui masters to follow. Our predictions in the previous year was extremely accurate, especially on the analysis of the year's luck based on Three Classics. The following methods are what we have always used to analyse the year's luck:
1. Analysis of the Classics.
2. Star Analysis of the Annual Lo Shu.
3. Dominance in the Center by Reigning Flying Star Number
4. Analysis of 5 Elements of the Four Pillars (Bazi Chart) of the Year
5. Annual Luck Based on "Zi Wei Dou Shu" (Si Hua Method)
6. Analysis Based on Grand Duke and Astrological Characteristics
7. Checking for other special factors such as presence of Lap Chun and Leap Year etc.

The summary of the world's luck in 2009 (based on Metal Plate Theory, Book of Borderless Heaven and Imperial Cannon) is as follows:
1. There is an indication of a war in 2009. This is a war of vengeance and could become pronounce if not properly controlled. It could lead to many deaths.
2. There could be a major disaster or plague in the world. Many lives could be taken away helplessly.
3. More gold is mined. Many developing countries will find new economic opportunities and rapid cash generation is indicated.
4. There is more likelihood to see more newborns for the year. More joyous occasions will be experienced by families.
5. There could be problems posed by wind and water. Those who are living close to the sea such as Florida must be more careful. Also, the world could observe another case of the Titanic if ships are not properly sailed.

Prosperity Star #9 brings happiness, joyous moment, newborn, romance and long term prosperity. Looking back into fundamentals; in the period of 8, the period's reigning star #8 (earth element) is located in the center. Therefore when the annual star #9 enters the center, it will form a productive cycle where fire produces earth in the center to further magnify the luck of period 8's energy. Therefore, 2009 will be one of the wealthiest years for the 20 year cycle; the next will be in 9 years time. Economy will see a significant recovery! If you have learnt how to tap the year's luck, your wealth will snowball all the way for two years until the end of next year. Countries in the center of the world such as China will see significant growth in economy especially. The cultural centers, education establishments, army and police force will see good development. Industries related to food and restaurant will see bountiful harvest. Middle-aged females will be the ones who benefit most out of the year from a social and economic perspective. However, the nature of this star is fire, therefore it still tends to bring minor disasters in the 2nd, 3rd, 11th and 12th lunar months. Heat, dryness and drought could be seen in many parts of the world. This could possibly translate to forest fires, air crashes, explosions, war and fire mishaps. Everyone needs to be on the lookout for sexually transmitted diseases and skin problems. The direction of disasters will be in the north and west. To tap to the good luck of this annual leading star, you can carry along the Nine Phoenixes Wealthvase Amulet to see your wealth snowball through 2010.

Nine Phoenixes Wealth Optimizer

The year has a leap month, which means there will be double 5th lunar months. This means there will be two spring days, one in the beginning of the year and the other at the end of the year. The first spring day is on 10th day of 1st lunar month and the other is on 21st day of the 12th lunar month. Both these days are within the Year of Ox (Ji Chou year). This will be a bountiful year, and extremely favourable for marriages and newborns. A year with double spring normally indicates an excellent year for global financial market, household income in general and cash flow for the banks. There will also be sufficient food and wealth being distributed globally.

The beginning of spring is known as the "lap chun", which means the start where every phenomenon on earth begins to revive, all living beings awake from the winter sleep. This was generally celebrated by farmers in ancient china. They would pray to the God of Harvest so that bountiful harvest with plenty of sunshine and enough rainfall to be seen. Firecrackers would be lighted to welcome the Lap Chun. For feng shui practitioners, this will be the day when the transition of luck takes place for all the zodiacs. The fortune of the year will also start to revive on this day. It is therefore a day where one will need to celebrate with happiness in order to find good luck for the rest of the year.

The Deadly #5 Yellow Star flies into the north. Those who are staying in the north part of the country or geographical locations need to watch out for respiratory and abdominal ailments. Death toll of northern regions will be higher than usual. The places include North America, Canada, North China and Russia. The economies of northern regions may not be so ideal leading to financial problems for the people. Those who are in the northern regions can keep the 24K gold plated five element pagoda key ring to keep them safe and financially unaffected.

24K Gold Plated Genuine Brass 5 Element Pagoda

The Illness Star #2 flies to the west. Those staying in western regions such as Europe, West Coast of America and Canada, Western Australia etc are more likely to be affected. One has to watch out for gastrointestinal diseases that could lead to fatality and possible large scale food poisoning. One can display the powerful Double Wulou by your bedside to defend against such problems.

5 Element Double Wulou

The Quarrelsome Star #3 goes to the northeast. In period 8 chart, the northeast has Illness Star #2. The meeting of these stars is known as "bull fighting conflict" which will bring endless disputes including bloodshed. Families living in the northeast part of the country are more likely to get easily agitated leading to the family members falling apart and divorce. Therefore, everyone in the family must exercise caution. One can seek divine help to resolve such problems and carry the Guardian of Happiness to safeguard from disputes.

Guardian of Happiness

The Violent #7 Red Star flies into the east indicates there will be violence in the east. Crime rate will be higher than usual in east regions of the world or cities in the east. Houses will face frequent burglary and robbery. Because this star meets with star #6 of period 8, it indicates accidents and car crashes. Therefore one has to exercise more caution for your safety if you are living in the eastern region. You can keep the Four Celestial Guardians in your house to guard all the four cardinal directions against violence, mishaps and accidents for your family. These protectors are known to be the most effective of all.

Four Celestial Guardians

Wealth Star #8 White flies into the southeast bringing rapid economy growth to all south-eastern regions throughout the world, for example the Southeast Asia countries, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. It is also a year which indicates that the sons of the family will be in power and becoming rich. Everyone should enjoy a fruitful year, but if you desire to be above all, you can get divine help by displaying a Wealth Pi Yao in your premises to stimulate better growth rates.

Wealth Magnifying Dragon

Heavenly Star #6 White flies into the southwest. Regions in the southwest which have been suffering from calamities in the past such as Si Chuan earthquake, Indian Ocean Tsunami and Kashmir earthquake due to star #5 in the period 8 chart will find better relief this year because the earth energy will be exhausted by metal energy. Luck is quite stable in all southwestern regions, and there is nothing to worry about.

The Future Wealth Star #9 Purple goes to the center which means there will be a lot of growth activities in the center regions, such as Central America, Central China etc. Firing up of the center earth energy indicates that the economies in these regions are most likely to boom!

Wen Chang Star #4 Green flies to the south to meet star #3 of the period 8 chart. Countries in the south will therefore observe instability and political disputes. Those who are living in the south are also more likely to find new romances. Education will flourish in the south with more intelligent children observed. , which brings about many intelligent children. Those who knows how to activate this star of intellectual for their kids will see them doing well in examinations. It is best to keep the Kwei Star Pointing to Big Dipper to excel in education.

Kwei Star Pointing Big Dipper

At a quick glance, by reading the Bazi chart of the beginning of spring, there is no sign of conflict. Therefore the year will be a very stable one without much catastrophes. 2009 also marks the end of the metal-water dominance year which lasted 6 years in total. Those who need these elements will need to actually apply these elements more vigorously in order to stay lucky next year. There is indication of the economy going through the strengthening phase. In case, there is a quick rise in the stock market during the first half of the year, one will have to quickly sell off whatever everything that you hold. Because there is no clashing of elements for the year, the luck is quite stable. Majority of the world will experience peace and happiness.

The Zi Wei Dou Shu leads to the following economical predictions.
1. The bank will observe strong rebound. Wealth is indicated in the financial sectors, stock and investment markets.
2. Political struggle for power will be experienced by certain countries in the world. For countries which have their leaders changed will see more political stability, such as in the US. But countries that have long been led by the same leader will not see prolonged leadership in 2009. They can be toppled easily.
3. Those in fields that rely on oral talents, such as direct sales, consultancy, speech making etc will observe a major setback. Legal entanglements are also indicated, therefore one has to be very careful not to over-commit if you are in this field.
4. Those who are in medical field, feng shui consultation and education can observe better profit this year.

General Fu You

For further information about the Tai Sui in 2009, you may read here.

On the other hand, the zodiac's characteristics can also predict the fundamental projection of the year. Since the ox rules in 2009, it will be a year connected to the characteristics of the ox. The ox in general is known to be slow in motion, but highly productive throughout the day. The ox had helped the human race for thousands of years in the agricultural field, and probably without their help, we would not have achieved where we are today. There will be plenty of food produced this year. Economy wise, the ox will try to create better harvest. A lot of hard work is required in order to make it great this year. It does not promise easy money. Although the ox faces great difficulties, it will insist to complete its tasks. The ox is a great finisher of work. Anything that has yet to complete will be completed this year. When provoked, the ox can get quite mad. Therefore, you should not attempt to provoke anyone this year, else bad luck will befall. But the ox is always known to be good hearted, optimistic and easy to get along with. Therefore, there will be no suprises, the year will be a stable one. It is a good opportunity to bring in good luck by inviting one or more fortune ox into your home.

Outlook on Profession, Trade and Businesses

      By studying the details of 5 Elements in the Bazi chart of the year, we can predict how certain professions, trade and businesses would fair.

Metal Category - Good
Finance, Banking, Car, Trading, Insurance, Security Firms, Stock Trading, Jewellery, Machinery
Trades related to metal will see a major rebound after a minor setback last year. Favorable profit is indicated.

Wood Category - Bad
Education, Clothing, Timber, Paper, Manufacturing, Stationery, Furniture, Religious Accessories
Wood industries will observe turbulence. The success rate for business expansion is very low.

Water Category - Bad
Cleaning Services, Sales, Media, Import Export, Air Conditioning, Seafood, Fishery
Water trades will see a setback. Progression will be very weak, therefore additional investment should be scrutinized thoroughly.

Fire Category - Bad
Restaurants, Plastic, Alcohol, Handicrafts, Music, Computers, Military, Fuel, Law Firms
Fire trades will see a downturn. Vile characters will be observed to bring about much troubles for such industries.

Earth Category - Good
Farming, Gardening, Jade, Properties, Agencies, Accounting, Pottery, Building, Construction
There will be high achievement for Earth Industries for another year. Properties will see a major rebound in prices.

2009 General Summary

There will be a double joyous moments with two springs and prosperity star #9 at the center. More celebrations and happy occasions will be observed in 2009. Direct wealth is indicated for the year, and those who are hardworking will be highly rewarded. Economies around the globe will rebound. Financial crisis will come to an end. The year will generally see a new start with people working towards a common goal. It is also a year that tolerates the slower people.