Annual Forecast & Feng Shui Remedies for 2007 : Yin Red Fire Pig Year - Pig Sign (Chinese Zodiac)

The Chinese Zodiac Astrology is ancient, interesting, accurate and loved by millions across the world. The Chinese Zodiac is based on cyclic concept of time : a cycle of 12 years, repeated again and again. The 12 Years are associated with 12 Celestial Animals : Rat (or Mouse on Mongoose), Ox (or Buffalo or Bull or Cow), Tiger, Rabbit (or Hare or Cat), Dragon, Snake (or Serpent), Horse, Goat (or Sheep or Ram), Monkey, Rooster (or Hen or Cock or Chicken or Phoenix), Dog and Pig (or Boar or Hog). The animal names occasionally differ with the Oriental Country they originate. The Chinese Yearly Horoscopes are basically built around these 12 Animal Signs.

Your Chinese Astrological Zodiac Animal Sign is directly based on the Chinese Lunar Year of Birth that you were born. The Chinese New Year is mobile and could start anywhere between 21st January and 20th February, depending upon the year. If your Date of Birth falls into any of the following Chinese Lunar Years, then, because you are born in the Year of the Pig (or Boar or Hog), you are symbolically identified by your Celestial Animal, the "Pig (or Boar or Hog)" :

From 30 Jan 1911 to 17 Feb 1912

From 16 Feb 1923 to 04 Feb 1924

From 04 Feb 1935 to 23 Jan 1936

From 22 Jan 1947 to 09 Feb 1948

From 08 Feb 1959 to 27 Jan 1960

From 27 Jan 1971 to 14 Feb 1972

From 13 Feb 1983 to 01 Feb 1984

From 31 Jan 1995 to 18 Feb 1996

from 18 Feb 2007 to 6 Feb 2008

In Chinese Hsia Calender, 2007 is the 4704th year and significantly, is also the fourth year of the New Feng Shui Land Luck Cyclic Period 8. The forthcoming new Chinese Lunar Year is from 18th February 2007 to 6th February 2008. The next Chinese New Year, the Yang Earth Rat will begin on 7th February 2008.

Enjoy the Annual Forecasts and learn about the suggested Feng Shui & Crystal Remedies that you may need for the coming "New Lunar Year 2007 : Ding Hai, the Year of the Yin Red Fire Pig" :

CAREER A very unstable year with your luck in it's lowest ebb. Your path is laid with obstacles. Your working environment will turn hostile and you will be surrounded by people jealous of you. In 2007, your Celestial Animal Pig is offending the Year TaiSui (Grand Duke Jupiter) and is simultaneously also in Self-Punishment formation with the Year God. This creates uncertainty in many aspects of your life, especially your Career. This will give you the momentum to do anything at anytime, even if you are not ready to do it. You will feel restless, will overlook your confines, refuse to recognise your weaknesses, misjudge people and situations and end up with a lot of troubles. In other words, you are your biggest enemy this year. Backed by the energy of the TaiSui you will be continuously haunted by rumours and gossips and many of you will be back-stabbed more than once. You will be unable to achieve anything on your own this year. So seek the advice and guidance of friends or family members when you face problems. Many of you will lose your authority and power that you have been enjoying for quite some time now. Business persons should understand their boundaries and never overstep them. They should be defensive, low-profile and spend a lot of time in maintaining their status quo and in fighting off their competition. If you are an employee, accept the ground realities without resisting it and patiently wait for better times. Ignore provocations especially those from your colleagues or boss or you will end up losing a lot. There is no running away from the problem either - changing job or an internal transfer will not serve any purpose right now. You would do somewhat better if your career is related to sales, travels counter, tourism, import and exports. Whether you are self-employed or salaried worker, you are in dire need of the blessings of the TaiSui this year. Display the genuine, energised photographs of "Feng Ji, the 2007 TaiSui" and the "TaiSui Protection Talisman for 2007" in the North West and carry their miniature versions in your pocket or purse, for minimising the severe negative impacts. Do not attend burial ceremonies or cremation rituals this year.

MONEY Money luck is bad too. The flow of finance is not only irregular but insufficient also. Do not expect any windfall gains this year. Prepare shoe-string budgets and stick to it prudently. Put a reality check on your buying desires and balance your lifestyle to accommodate the tough times. You might be forced to shift your home or office this year with a huge expense tagging it. Avoid investing in quick money schemes and the volatile share market. Do not sign as a guarantor for anybody. Draw up a contingency plan with emergency funds - you might need it before the year runs out. Keep a set of 3 Qing Dynasty Square Coins with square holes in the center : you need their emperor luck. If you were born in 1971, you could face a law suit.

HEALTH Bad health, cuts, bleeds and injuries are some of the other penalties that you have to pay for have offended the Year TaiSui Feng Ji. Work fatigue, depression and insomnia will be constantly affecting your day to day life. Unwind, relax and meditate. Take quality food in time. Avoid risky sports. Be careful when you take the stairs. Drive slowly and carefully. Obey the rules of the road religiously. Chances of a road accident is very real. Hang a golden metal Wou-Lou in your car to avoid motor accidents. Handle sharp metallic objects carefully. Visit your dentist regularly and get your teeth cleaned up. You can try and prevent the destined "bloodshed" by voluntarily donating blood. To minimise all the sick energy surrounding you, hang a large, natural Chinese Wou-Lou by your bedside. If you were born in 1983, you might lose an elderly family member or a business partner this year.

LOVE You do not have much love luck either this year. Singles have slim chances of finding a stable partner to settle down : they better concentrate on their career or studies. Married Pigs will have many domestic troubles. You will be dogged by rumours here too. Your unbalanced emotions and work stress will create an environment of misunderstandings and conflicts and damage your marital life. If you are living away from your family and allow communication gaps to happen, you could even face separation. Spend quality time with your family. Be communicative and tolerant. Trust and allow to be trusted. Display the combined statue of the ultimate cosmic couple : the Dragon & Phoenix in the South West of your bedroom to build up harmony. If you were born in 1983 and married, your marriage could break down unless you are very careful.

STUDIES An average study luck combined with distractions from unwanted companionship will bring down your grades. Fix realistic targets and work for reaching them on a daily basis, to avoid disappointments. Install a Green Jade or Green Aventurine Pagoda Tower in the North East of your study room to perform better in your exams.

Birthstone : Moonstone Good Relationships with : Rabbit and Goat, for 2007 Conflicts with : Snake and Monkey, for 2007 Polarity Force : More Yin Lucky Numbers : 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 18, 34, 41 and 48 Zodiac Protector : Amida or Amithabha (Sanskrit)

A NOTE ABOUT REMEDIES :

The above analysis has suggested some remedies/cures for reducing the impact of negative energy and has recommended certain enhancers for increasing and improving upon the beneficial energy of the year. For the remedies/enhancers to be effective, they should be cleansed, energised, blessed and programmed not only for the particular individual/family but also for the specific purpose/problem. They should also be placed in the indicated location, to derive the maximum benefit. Any or all of these remedies can be reused for the forthcoming new years, but they may have to be repositioned according to the specific new year.

Janarrdhana Guptha is an Energy Consultant, Kabbalah Energy Numerologist, Crystal Master & Clairvoyant Karma Reader. His speciality is permanent Karma Energy Correction through custom-built Crystal Energy Fields. His E-Mail : crystalvaastu@yahoo.com. His website :www.crystal-vaastu.com/home.htm & www.newage-kabbalah-numerology.com

The 7 Feng Shui Fundamentals for Children's Bedrooms

Feng shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in home design today. In addition to the life benefits it provides, it also offers a roadmap, so to speak, of not just how to decorate... but why. In short, it offers you, the homeowner, design with purpose. For a child's room this purposeful design is especially important.

Feng shui gives parents a guide for decorating your children's bedrooms, and perhaps more importantly, a reason for adding particular elements -- something standard decorating practices don't always offer. What does that mean exactly? Well, when it comes to a child's bedroom, feng shui dictates everything from correct bed alignment, proper bedroom choice, essential decorating and design elements, i.e., do's and don'ts (no vicious animals, etc.) for a child's room, even how to influence the child to be studious and well-behaved -- all things most parents would appreciate knowing.

The purpose of feng shui in a childs bedroom is the same as every parents objective in decorating their childrens rooms: to create a healthy, happy environment that fosters education, good health, happy relationships with parents and siblings, and respect for parents. Children and parents can enjoy success and healthy relationships if the environment supports them.

Naturally, children must feel safe, secure, and cared for to thrive. By putting interest and effort into your childs room, you are showing your child that you believe the childs space, and therefore, your child, is important. The tips presented here are some of the fundamentals of feng shui for children.

1.Place a happy picture of the parents in the childrens rooms.

This subtly exerts the authority and prominence of the parents as heads of the household. It is also one of the quickest and most effective ways to bring a problem child into line.

2.Align the childs bed to the widest part of the room.

Make sure your child can see the door from his or her bed easily, but is not in direct line of the door. Your child should also not share a wall with a toilet or see a toilet or bathroom from the bed as this can cause health problems.

Bunk beds are not advised. If possible, try to have a separate bedroom for each child. If this isnt possible, there are lots of decorative ways to create division and privacy within a room.

3.Create a space for study and accomplishments.

Having a dedicated space, including a desk and lamp where your child can study, demonstrates to your child the importance you place on education and your childs educational achievement. If this has been a source of problems, make the study position in the NE corner of the bedroom. Also make a place on a south wall, if possible, of your childs accomplishments. Doing so reinforces that you are proud of your childs efforts. Display drawings, crafts, awards, trophies, ribbons, or other special items, such as tests with good scores or letters from teachers. Place items here that have brought special recognition.

4.Make the childs room a healthy place. Water pictures, aquariums, or sounds of water that can be heard from the bedroom can create an unhealthy environment and may even lead to respiratory ailments. This is especially important if the child has any health problems, particularly asthma.

5.Clear the space so your child can rest and be creative.

Jammed closets and drawers, beds with boxes, shoes and other items underneath must be cleaned out. Creating space and visual openness helps your child to feel less pressured, and more likely to be imaginative and creative. More is definitely not more when it comes to kids. Give them a visual rest and clear out all the stuff they havent played with in a month or more.

6.Use light, color, and artwork in the room to make a happy environment.

A childs room should stimulate, not dampen, the childs spirit. Make sure there is adequate lighting for the desk, for a bedside table, and that windows can be closed off for privacy.

Rooms that are painted blue (unless its a bright or light-colored shade) or other dark colors can be depressing and create too much oppressive energy. Bright colors, such as yellows, light greens, purples and pinks are good choices, with yellow being the optimal choice.

Monitor the images your child sees being certain to eliminate images of ferocious or dangerous animals or violence. These are poor symbols for making a child feel safe in the bedroom. Select items for the room that inspire and intrigue a child to learn and that foster his or her sense of security.

7.Position children in the correct bedroom locations.

If possible, boys should be placed in the east or north bedrooms and girls should be placed in the south or southeast or west bedrooms.

Kathryn Weber is a certified master practitioner in feng shui and the publisher of The Red Lotus Letter, a FREE weekly feng shui ezine. Subscribe by logging on to www.redlotusletter.com. Her articles have been featured in Seventeen Magazine, Indy Star newspaper, and SelfGrowth.com, among others.

kweber@redlotusconsulting.com