Feng shui masters speak of a cautious year ahead
By EDMUND NGO
edmundngo@thestar.com.my
Photos by LEW YONG KAN
LOOKING at the characteristics of the mythical dragon creature, one that is strong, dynamic and competitive, it would be understandable for many to assume a smooth-sailing and hopeful 2012.
However, feng shui masters have advised caution and the need for discernment as the Chinese community prepares their celebration to usher in the Year of the Dragon.
Net-savvy fortune-teller Master L.W. Kok, who uses traditional tools such as pa kua (eight diagrams used in Taoist cosmology) and the Chinese almanac in his consultations, cautions those aged 44 to 47 to be careful this year as there are more possibilities of trouble befalling them.
“This is not really a good year for them as they will face troubles such as illnesses or mishaps and one of the way for them to overcome these troubles is to have a heart that is at peace,” he said.
Tools of trade: Master Tham showing (left) a Thailand astrology disc and the Feng Shui pa kua board.
Kok said many couples would deem it auspicious to have their wedding this year, but cautioned that a marriage’s success still depended on the compatibility of the couple including their zodiac signs.
“For example, it is a good year for those born in the year of the Rooster to be married this year as they are compatible with the Dragon, but that is not the case with the Ox or the Dog,” he said.
He also said the world economy would recover and improve this year, as there was harmony between the Gregorian calendar and the Chinese lunar calendar.
“As we can see, this year there are 366 days in both the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendar while the year before there was a disparity, which caused the economy to suffer,” he explained.
He said there would be social harmony and fewer natural disasters and heavy rains.
“However, I would advise everyone not to be like a grass in the wind, swaying back and forth but to use their own judgment and be discerning in issues that they face,” he said, adding that there must be hard work and effort to improve oneself.
Worldwide Truth feng shui Master Stanley Tham agreed with Kok, saying that the economy would be stable this year.
On the general election, Tham said there would not be any social unrest.
However, he declined to say what the results would be and would only say that the country would see more cooperation by the end of the year.
“It does not matter who the government is, but calculations show that it will become better and more efficient,” he said.
Using Thailand astrology and the pa kua for his predictions, he advises those born in the Year of the Dog to be extra careful and carry amulets or charms with them when going out of their home to avoid any misfortune.
“This year does not bode too well for them, which is why I hope they will consult experienced feng shui masters to calculate their good days and avoid mishaps,” he said.
He also encouraged everyone to put up red, yellow or maroon colours in their houses and on their doors and windows to inject vitality into their surroundings as this year is the Year of the Water Dragon, thus lacking the fire element.
“The lack of the fire element means that we need to avoid white or black colours and there should be more sunlight at home to balance out the yin energy,” he added.
Tham said it would be prosperous to face the east direction this year, particularly for scholars, students and the business community, while the south-east direction is to be avoided as much as possible.
“That is the direction that is against the wrath of the Duke of Jupiter (Tai Sui) which will bring failure and disappointment to those who face it.
“On the other hand, if they turned around and looked towards the opposite direction, they would have strong support behind every thing that they did,” he advised.
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