2014 Year of the Horse Annual Forecast Highlights of the Year of the Wood Horse:

The Matriarch enjoys the Victory star this year, and thus women in power will become even more powerful this year! Women who want to get ahead should display the image of General Hua Mu Lan in the Southwest. Patriarchs are afflicted by the Five Yellow and must subdue this vicious star! This affects the luck of all fathers, grandfathers and male leaders thus the 5 Yellow must be wellsuppressed to ensure reversal of fortune does not take place. This can be subdued by placing the Vairocana Stupa in the Northwest. This is an excellent year for getting married, as the Romantic Star dominates the centre. Couples who have been dating for some time should definitely plan to get married this year. Prospects for NEW romances are good but its longevity is less optimistic, as the Star of External Romance makes an appearance in the chart. Hence do not invest too much in new romances! Mature couples need to protect against infidelity by displaying the Rooster with the Fan. This is a year where conflict energy is very fierce. There are two Aggressive Sword stars in the Paht Chee Chart, and 6 conflict/killing stars brought by the 24 Mountain Chart. Display the image of Lord Kubera to control the wild Horse this year. Violence, crime and riots will continue to plague the year wear the Anti Burglary Amulet to safeguard against robbers and thieves. Business Luck is good for the first two quarters but things start to slow down after the summer period. Get out of the markets by July. The Paht Chee chart shows an imbalance of elements. There is too much fire energy and not enough water and earth. Thus the lucky colours for the year are blue and yellow. Surround yourself with water and earth elements

THE FENG SHUI CHART of 2014

The new feng shui chart for 2014 takes effect on 4th February 2014. This is a very special year where the four magic HOTU combinations can be found in the North, South, West and Northeast! To maximise your luck for the year, it is vital to update the feng shui of your home. Start by first disarming all the afflictive stars and then enhance the good stars!

When reading each forecast, bear in mind that the stars affect you if any one of the following scenarios apply to you: a) Your entrance is facing that direction (i.e the #3 star affects you if your house is facing Southeast)

b) Your entrance is located in the sector (i.e. the #7 star affects you if your entrance is located in the Northeast sector even if it is facing a different direction) c) Your bedroom is located in the sector d) The star visits your animal palace. For example if you are a Horse, then the prosperity 8 in the South (Horse location) brings you good fortune.

SUBDUING the NEGATIVE STARS

As a defensive strategy, the first step is to identify all the bad stars that trigger misfortune and then disarm them using elemental and symbolic cures. Remember that in 2014 the stars return to their original Lo Shu positions, and thus all positive stars vibrate more strongly this year, and similarly, the negative stars also take on more power! 1) The Five Yellow in the Northwest The dreaded Five Yellow brings financial loss and physical danger and is usually the main cause of a reversal in fortune. In 2014 it flies into the NORTHWEST sector, afflicting the luck of all PATRIARCHS as wellas the Dog and Boar. Those living in NW-facing houses and NW bedrooms are also afflicted. Neutralise this deadly star with the 5 Element OM AH HUM Singing Bell with Tree of Life or the Bejewelled Kalachakra Stupa. All fathers and grandfathers should carry the Kalachakra Stupa with HUM keychain throughout the year.

2) The Illness 2 in the East The Illness Star 2 brings the luck of health degeneration and disease, and is located in the East this year. It brings debilitating health to the Rabbit, the Eldest Son andthose who live inall East-facing houses and East bedrooms this year. The star causes an earth clash in the East, and must be subdued with the placement of the Longevity Knowledge Vase or the 8 Sugata Medicine Buddhas. Those whose bedrooms are in the East should place the Golden Wu Lou with Sau by the bedside.

3) The Hostile 3 in the Southeast The Quarrelsome Star 3 flies into the SOUTHEAST bringing litigation, quarrels, misunderstanding and trouble with the authorities. It is very strong this year and afflicts the luck of the Snake, Dragon and Eldest Daughter. This negative star must be controlled with the placement of the 9 Amulet Cure and the Double Pyramid Red Goddess Mirror. The Snake, Dragon and Eldest Daughter should carry the Peace and Harmony Amulet throughout the year.

4) The Robbery Star 7 in the Northeast The Robbery Star 7 flies into the NORTHEAST, bringing danger associated with burglary and violence. This star afflicts the Tiger, Ox and Youngest Son. The #7 star is very strong this yearand strong protection is needed to ensure safety. Display the Anti-Burglary Plaque and the Five Element Yin Water Cure in the NE. Those with entrances and back doors facing Northeast should carry the Anti-Burglary Amulet or wear the Anti-Burglary Scarf. On the plus side, this location enjoys the 2/7 HOTU special that brings BIG MONEY luck! Tap this good fortune by displaying the 2/7 HOTU Mirror in this corner of the house.

ENHANCING the AUSPICIOUS STARS

Enhancing the good stars maximise your potential for getting the best out of the year! In the same way as how bad stars affect you, these stars bring out the best in you if your bedroom, entrance, living room or animal palace is here! 1. The Wealth Star 8 in the South The Wealth Star 8 brings very strong prosperity luck as it flies into the SOUTH where it is strengthened by fire energy. It brings excellent wealth prospects to the Middle Daughter and those born in the year of the Horse! South-facing houses and south bedrooms benefit tremendously from this super auspicious star! Enhance it with the 8 Immortals on a Mountain and the Vairocana Stupa. This location also enjoys the amazing 3/8 HOTU combination which brings the luck of POWER. Those in politics, or desiring more authority and promotion at work should display the 3/8 Ho Tu Mirror in the South.

2. The HEAVEN Star 6 in the West The Heavenly Star 6 brings divine luck from Heaven and support from powerful mentors. In 2014 it flies into the WEST and directly benefits the Youngest Daughter and those born in the year of the Rooster. The strength of this star is strong and augurs well for all West-facing houses and West bedrooms. Enhance it further by placing the image of the Jade Emperor holding the Sun & Moon Windchime or the Amitabha Buddha Windchime. Young daughters can carry the Heaven Luck Activator to benefit from this star throughout the year. This location also enjoys the amazing 1/6 HOTU combination which brings the scholastic luck! Children living in the West room can benefit significantly if they also carry the 1/6 Ho Tu Mirror or display it in the West corner of their bedrooms.

3. The Victory Star 1 flies to Southwest The White Star 1 is a Victory star, and this year it favours the MATRIARCH in the SOUTHWEST! It also benefits those born in the year of the Monkey and Sheep. The strength of this star in this sector is average and can be significantly enhanced by the presence of a powerful Warrior General. Men can benefit from the image of General Chao Chao, or the horseback-riding LORD KUBERA. Women in positions of power can maximise their luck with the image of General Hua Mu Lan placed here in the Southwest.

4. The Romantic Star 4 in the Centre The Romantic & Scholastic Star 4 brings favourable winds of happiness and bliss as it flies into the CENTRE, dominating the energies of the home. It benefits the entire household, and thus wedding prospects are excellent this year. Those wishing to find a new partner or to stabilise their marriage can activate the centre with the Double Happiness Lovebirds or the Mandarin Ducks on Aventurine Leaf.This star also brings excellent prospects for the young. School-going children and college students can benefit by displaying the Carp Jumping over the Dragon Gate.

5. The MULTIPLYING STAR OF FUTURE PROPERTY 9 in the North. The Multiplying 9 star of Future Prosperity flies into the NORTH, benefitting the Rat and the Middle Son. This is the star that attracts future prosperity and brings recognition luck. The strength of this star is average this year, and can be enhanced further by displaying the King Gesar Plaque and the Nine Ring Dragon Sword. This location also enjoys the 4/9 HOTU special which brings a very potent kind of business luck! If you are facing North, sleeping in the North room or have a North-facing house, then display the 4/9 Ho Tu Mirror in the North this year to magnetise the luck of strong business luck!