January 31, 2022 | 12:00am
Final week, I wrote about what to anticipate within the Yr of the Water Tiger. Lots of my buddies then requested if I may write about what the Lunar New Yr had in retailer for them in keeping with their signal. And so, I once more requested Patrick Lim Fernandez if he may present an outline per signal and advise us as to what we are able to do tonight to welcome the Chinese language New Yr.
Right here’s our Q&A.
What are the fortunate indicators this 12 months?
“From the facet of 1’s profession, the Horse, Goat and Rooster are the indicators with essentially the most favorable energies. For Canines particularly, it’s good for these in inventive fields.
“From a cash luck and wealth perspective, the Snake and Pig have essentially the most favorable energies. Nonetheless, the Goat and Canine need to watch out as they’ve a star which will discover them dropping their good cash and profession luck if they aren’t cautious.
“By way of relationships, the Ox and the Goat have essentially the most favorable vitality. The Rabbits have good vitality right here as effectively however ought to be careful for an ‘Unlawful Romance’ star which can make them conditions which might be sophisticated. Those that need to be careful by way of potential conflicts of their relationships this 12 months are the Tiger and the Dragon.
“For well being, the indicators that have to pay further consideration are the Rat and Dragon.
“The Monkey might want to take further warning in all elements of their life as they’re clashing with the Tiger this 12 months.”
How will you improve your luck whether or not your signal is fortunate or not?
“Listed here are some tricks to improve your luck whether or not your signal is fortunate or not: Declutter your property or workplace and at all times hold it neat and arranged. Litter supplies obstacles to Ch’i from flowing freely in a single’s property, and it hampers the nice vitality from emanating to all of the corners. From a sensible perspective, it makes it tougher so that you can transfer round your property and makes it tougher to focus and be productive.
“Create areas in a single’s house to simply and conveniently collect and have shared actions. This might be having a number of formal and casual seating areas the place members of the family or colleagues can collect and chat comfortably and spontaneously. This is able to promote concord and constructive Ch’i within the house or workplace. One other thought could be designing the kitchen or meals preparation space that’s spacious sufficient and has a great move in order that a number of individuals can simply collect and all assist in getting ready meals. The constructive Ch’i created by members of the family speaking and sharing whereas cooking or prepping the elements shall be useful to the house.
“Giving to charities, volunteering or typically doing selfless acts might help subdue any unfavorable energies one has for the 12 months, particularly if their signal clashes with the luck of the 12 months. Giving and sharing one’s 3 Ts (Time, Abilities or Treasures) supplies the Ch’i to offset among the Sha (‘Poison’) Ch’i and makes one’s general luck a lot better for the 12 months and for the years to return.”
What rituals can we carry out tonight to draw good luck?
“These are the issues one can do on New Yr’s Eve to draw good luck for the 12 months: Put up spring couplets (giant crimson paper strips that comprise auspicious phrases) and Door Guards by your door to ask luck to return in. Purchase recent flowers to embellish your own home and workplace. Be certain to fill your rice bins to the brim to represent prosperity and abundance. Put an angpao with P168 in combined denominations inside.
“Put together your eating desk with platters of meals and fruits, reminiscent of two pomelo (cleaning unfavorable vibes), 4 oranges (feels like wealth), two pineapples (Ong Lai, luck coming), 4 apples (peace of thoughts, concord), two dragon fruits (victory, from Dragon breath), peanuts with shell, candies, cake, tikoy and flowers.
“Supply in your altar at house — two candles, incense, flowers, 4 oranges (feels like wealth), Huat Ke (prosperity desserts, bloom) and tikoy. Bathe in pomelo water to take away all of the dangerous luck from the previous 12 months and welcome the nice fortunes of the 12 months to return.
“Gown in new garments and new underwear in brilliant blissful colours to advertise luck and success. And for households who want to have fun of their house, put together a fortunate dinner which can embody roasted pig, roasted goose, entire fish, sizzling pot, glutinous rice, and many others.”
What are the fortunate colours this 12 months?
“The general favorable components this 12 months are Water and Steel. The colours of Water are blue and black, whereas the colours of Steel are white, gold, silver and different metallic colours.
“Nonetheless, by way of fortunate colours, every individual has a fortunate colour relying on one’s distinctive beginning chart. Thus, it is very important have an professional in Chinese language Metaphysics and Feng Shui learn and analyze your chart so you possibly can know what the luckiest colours for you aren’t only for this 12 months, however for all times.”
There you may have it, expensive readers. Please bear in mind to proceed training well being protocols as you usher within the Yr of the Water Tiger. Put on masks, follow social distancing and hold household gatherings to these staying in a single family.
Kung Hei Fats Choi!