Flying Star Forecast for February 2015

Flying Star Forecast February 2015

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The month of February reveals the 5 yellow sha star. This is a highly problematic unsettled energy that can create general chaos, illness, and misfortune. The instability of this star makes it difficult to make sound decisions and therefore you should avoid doing anything major be it projects or important life decisions.  If you must move forward on a decision or project then make sure you take every precaution and review information over and over again.

The aforementioned energy is the overall energy for the month so it will spread throughout the home. The analysis below is a generalized interpretation of how this star, when moved into each direction reacts within the 8 portents. Each home would have a separate reading on how the star interacts with the home natal chart.

* Note: Place all suggested cures on Feb. 4th, 2015.

Interpretation:      

                                               

East:  The 3 green star enters its natural portent this month of the east – family and health. This is a very active and fast moving energy when it comes to family, projects and business. It is a good energy for males in particular. But conflict and tension can arise. Overall moody behavior especially from male is likely. 

Cure: Add fire element to this area to tame the overactive 3 star and remove by March 5th.

Southeast: The 4 wood star enters the portent of wealth and finances this month. This star is inauspicious in this current 20 year cycle. Tension between male and female is likely over finances. Indecision enters the mix. Literary interest and new romance is likely.

Cure: Add fire element to drain this star and remove by March 5th.

South:  The 9 bright fire star enters its natural home of the south this month and brings clarity to goals and vision bringing things to completion. Dependence on another is part of the process. This star receives assistance from the portent direction and this bodes well. Revisit your goals and be clear on your strategies to achieve them.

Cure: Add a healthy plant here for the month and remove by March 5^th.

Southwest: The sha black 2 star enters the portent of relationships. This star can bring ill health to abdominal area especially for females. Fatigue and lethargy are also health concerns for female this month. Relationships are strained.

Cure: Add bronze metal element here and remove by March 5th.

West: The inauspicious red 7 star enters the portent of fun and creativity this month. Watch for undermining female – or stealing of your creative ideas. Try to be conservative this month around females. Don’t give up to much information. If there is a door entrance or windows in this area make sure the locking systems are in good order.

Cure: Add virtual water element here. You may remove cures by March 5^th.

Northwest: Beautiful 6 white star enters the portent of travel, networking and helpful mentors this month. There is a potential for real leadership qualities to flourish this month and especially for patriarch. Windfalls are likely as assistance from others is strong.

Cure: Place earth elements to boost this stars energy along with some money.  Remove by March 5^th.

North: There is excellent energy entering the portent of career this month. The one white star assists with career advancement especially for males. Doing proper research in your field of expertise proves to turn out well with advancement. 

Cure: Add metal element here and remove by March 5^th.

Northeast: Also great energy for the portent of inner wisdom this month. Intuitively males understand what financial moves to make this month –real estate or additional shares investment strategies bode well.

Cure: Add bright lighting, water fountain or fish bowl and money to this area. Remove cures by March 5^th.

Central Palace: As mentioned in the beginning of this report, February reveals the 5 yellow sha star. This is a highly problematic unsettled energy that can create general chaos, illness, and misfortune. The instability of this star makes it difficult to make sound decisions and therefore you should avoid doing anything major be it projects or important life decisions.  If you must move forward on a decision or project then make sure you take every precaution and review information over and over again. The earth element of the center is assisting this problematic energy.

Cure: Sound vibration with strong bell rung frequently for the month and remove by March 5^th.

Happy February!

Mary Jane

www.fengshuiyoganj.com

www.njfengshuitraining.com

The Flying Stars of 2015

The Flying Stars of 2015

Finding Balance in the Home

Flying Star feng shui is an analysis between space and time. The relevant indicator is how the structure or home at the time of being built captured heaven’s qi (descending) and earth’s qi (rising).  This residual energy of the earth and heaven becomes encapsulated into the structure once the roof is secured.  Flying star measures the interaction of this residual energy with the ever changing energy over time.  Since energy is in a constant state of flux, then it is determined there is both vibrant and decaying energy we are exposed to.  Vibrant energy allows one to achieve goals while decaying energy will not only hinder us but can cause serious financial and health challenges.  

The goal of flying star feng shui is to determine where the energy is problematic and diffuse it and reinforce high energy so it can be distributed throughout the structure.  As energy is constantly shifting, with the greatest shifts annually and monthly, assessments should be done during these time periods either as a general assessment or personalized assessment (more powerful).

The year 2015 is considered a 3 year in this system. The 3 yang wood star is associated with the body parts of feet, throat, neck, and emotions of anger, anxiety, being temperamental and inflexible. Therefore, these areas of body and emotions are more likely to arise during this year especially since the element of wood (represented by this star) is being challenged by the earth element associated with the center where this star is positioned for 2015. Be mindful when exercising and pay attention to any sore throats that may arise. Furthermore, temper the activity of this star with slower forms of exercise such as Yoga or Qi Gong. Meditation is also a good idea to keep emotions in check.

In terms of business, this star does represent new beginnings and projects that will be advantageous to financial progression. However, things can move quickly and therefore requires thorough review of any and all paperwork, contracts and agreements to avoid legal upsets.

 This star is considered usable in the current 8-cycle (2004-2024), but it can get out of control quickly. Again, patience is the key otherwise you may find legal entanglements arise.

2015 is the year of the yin wood sheep in 4 Pillars. This helps to quiet down the otherwise active 3 star. Albeit the first half of 2015 yields the yin wood element that assists the 3 yang wood star; the quality of yin wood is more inward, less expansive and slower paced then the yang 3 wood flying star. This is helpful in terms of balancing these wood energies.

East:  Family & Health

The 1 white star enters the portent of family and health. This is a wonderful energy that represents promotion, career advancement and travel. It is a star that assists with studies, examinations and research and development. As the east direction is associated with the 3 trigram or in essence the same star for 2015, the aforementioned characteristics are especially so for males and especially for eldest son. Therefore, when it comes to studying for exams in school this year it bodes well for children to spend time in the eastern portent. 

As this star is a travel star, it can indicate a family trip this year. Enjoy this travel blog by my daughter (Christina Garofalo) for inspiring travel ideas in the States for 2015: http://adventuresinfrugal.com/five-new-years-resolutions-help-integrate-travel-life/#comment-33754

This star emotionally points to moodiness so males can become a bit moody this year. The kidneys, ears and blood (body fluids) are slightly vulnerable and especially for males as the portent direction causes this star to lose energy.

Cure: Add metal element here and remove by 2/4/16.

Southeast: Wealth & Fortunate Blessings

The 2 sha black star enters the portent of wealth and fortunate blessings for the year. This star is very problematic. As it is in the house of finances, then take extra precautions when it comes to your financial accounts. Be careful of hackers and scam artist. This star is associated with illness and especially to abdominal area. Females are at greatest risk and especially eldest daughter. As this star is in a challenging element relationship with the direction of southeast, hips and thighs can also be vulnerable this year for females.

Cure: Add bronze metal and virtual water to deplete the sha 2 star and restore flow to wood growth. Remove cures by 2/4/16.

South: Goals & Aspirations

The 7 metal red star enters the portent of goals and life path this year. This star is accusatory and undermining. It can indicate female energy trying to undermine ones goals and direction in life. Use your intuition when it comes to female interactions and beware of undermining activity. This star also indicates theft so make sure the windows are secure in the south sector of the home.

This star represents the mouth, teeth, chest and skin. It is in a direct elemental conflict with the direction, so the aforementioned areas are at risk. 

Cure: Add water (virtual not real) and wood elements here and remove by 2/4/16.

Southwest: Relationships

This is a bright star entering the portent of relationships and the matriarch. The 9 fire star represents success, promotion, completion, celebration and happiness. This bodes especially well for females and especially the matriarch. The star does however lose some energy to the direction and therefore eyes and cardiovascular system can be drained this year.

Cure: Add a strong plant here and remove by 2/4/16.

This is the direction for the Grand Duke Jupiter or Tai Su for the year 2015. It is important not to face or sleep with your head pointed to the southwest first mountain (202.5 – 217.5 degrees) for this year (2015). Furthermore, try not to disturb this area with renovations, construction or landscaping.

The SW second mountain through the Northwest first mountain or (232.5 – 301.5°) is part of the 3 killings this year. Make sure you do not do any digging or construction throughout these areas.

West: Creativity & Joy

The 5 sha yellow star enters the portent of joy and creativity. This is a highly troublesome star that can cause generalized chaos and issues in general making it difficult to have fun this year. It is a very unsettled energy and therefore best not to engage in major projects and decisions. This star can cause skin rash or dental problems. Luckily the portent helps to drain this negative energy.

Cure: Sound frequency is the best way to diffuse this star. A strong bronze bell rung frequently is beneficial. Remove cure by 2/4/16.

* As mentioned above this is an area of the 3 killings so no disturbance. It is also the area of the San Sha along with 5 sha so keep this area quiet.

Northwest: Travel - Networking - Mentors

The 4 green star enters the portent of travel, mentors and networking. This star is incompatible with this current 20 year cycle and therefore its negative effects may be experienced. Indecision and relationship tension can arise. Therefore, take into consideration these factors when dealing with networking, travel and personal relationship. 

This star represents the thighs, hips, buttock, cold and rheumatism. As the star is in clash with this direction these areas have potential vulnerability.

Cure: Add the elements of fire and earth to abate the 4 star and restore harmony to this palace. Remove cures 2/4/16.

*Note: As mentioned above this is part of the 3 killing areas so try not to disrupt this area with construction.

North: Career & Life Journey

This is a fabulous energy for finances this year. The 8 money star falls in this direction. It represents prosperity and especially when it comes to long term investments and real estate options.  This is a very dependable and stable energy and especially for males.

This star represents the shoulders, arms and hands. This star is in conflict elementally with the direction so these body parts are vulnerable this year.

Cure: Place water flowing here to create movement. Perhaps a metal fountain to link the elements into flow. Place money here as well and remove cures by 2/4/16.

Northeast: Wisdom & Higher Knowledge

The white 6 star enters the portent of inner wisdom this year. This is a powerful leadership star and therefore it behooves one to take charge when it comes to higher self. This star elicits qualities of perseverance, power and strength. There are no ill effect from this star.

Cure: You may add more earth elements to secure this bright energy. Remove cure by 2/4/16.

Center: The Balancing Point in Life

The central palace holds the 3 yang wood star. As mentioned in the beginning of this analysis, the 3 yang wood star is associated with the body parts of feet, throat, neck, and emotions of anger, anxiety, being temperamental and inflexible. Therefore, these areas of body and emotions are more likely to arise during this year especially since the element of wood (represented by this star) is being challenged by the earth element associated with the center where this star is positioned for 2015. 

Be mindful when exercising and pay attention to any sore throats that may arise. Furthermore, temper the activity of this star with slower forms of exercise such as yoga or Qi Gong. Meditation is also a good idea to keep emotions in check.

In terms of business, this star does represent new beginnings and projects that will be advantageous to financial progression. However, things can move quickly and therefore requires thorough review of any and all paperwork, contracts and agreements to avoid legal upsets.

Cure: Add fire elements to ease the strong energy of 3 wood and build the stability of the earth center.

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Mary Jane

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Peeking into the Year 2015

Peeking into the Year 2015

Yin Wood Sheep 

It's hard to believe another year has passed. Here we stand at the foothold for progress and development to ring in the year of the Yin Wood Sheep.

For clarity, in the Chinese Astrology Calendar the start of spring is the first day of the Tiger month. It is a time when the sun enters 315th degree on the tropical zodiac. The start of spring in China is February 4th, 2015 at 12:00 noon in China Standard Time. For the United States of America the start of spring Eastern Standard Time is 23:00 PM or 11:00 PM on February 3rd.

The Chinese New Year, many times confused with the first day of spring, falls on February 19th, 2015. This follows the new moon on the first lunar month.

This report follows the aforementioned start of spring or when the sun enters 315th degree on the tropical zodiac. Building the birth chart for the year of 2015 is based on the Chinese Calendar, which is a combination counting system of Yin - Yang, the Five Elements and the 12 Earthly Branches or what is more commonly known as the animals. The five elements are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The 12 animals are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The year 2015 is the Yin Wood Sheep. Each animal sign contains a variant of the five elements within. Therefore, every animal can be converted into five elements.

The Yin Wood component of the 2015 year pillar is referred to as the Stem or the celestial influence. The Sheep is considered the branch and reflects terrestrial influence or how we on earth experience the celestial energy. The key behind an analysis is to evaluate how the stem and branch interacts in the birth chart for the year of 2015 - or taking into consideration the remaining time pillars (month, day and hour). For the purpose of this analysis I will use the hour of 12:00 noon and day of Feb. 4th in alignment with Chinese Standard Time as there are many time zones depending on where you live in the world. With personal birth chart analysis time conversions are made. However, this is an overview of the birth of 2015 based on Chinese Standard Time.

Yin Wood Analysis:

Yin is a softer energy to its counterpart Yang. In nature, yin wood relates to the young sprouts, plants and flowers that begin to grow during spring whereas yang wood corresponds to the sturdy trunk of well developed trees. This gives us an automatic comparison between the yang wood nature of 2014 where the energy moved at a fast pace, constant action and delving into new things. This year, the yin wood stem along with the yin earth sheep branch will slow things down. It will not be about racing to get things done or starting bigger and better projects rather looking inward, reflecting on what we have and nourishing our very being - like the earth that nourishes us.

Yin wood in the month of February is stage 4 or most timely.  This indicates the first half of the year has good upward mobility overall. The yin wood stem does clash with the day stem of yin metal. Clashes to day stem tends to cause worries and doubt. Therefore, we might see these qualities arise during the first half of the year. However, people by and large come to support one another and assist. This clash also places more pressure on liver and hips and so these body areas can be more vulnerable during the first half of 2015.

The yin wood stem corresponds to dynamic wealth. Therefore, financial focus is notable during the first half of the year. Money may easily be made through unexpected work but is easily spent. This doesn't pose too much of an issue on a generalized level, as there is plenty of wood to assist finances in this annual 2015 chart at 56% and a good amount of resources at 21% to sustain finances. Therefore, diversity in the financial world is likely.  Keep that in mind with your own financial portfolio when it comes to shares held.

The yin wood also represents an emotion of tension and anger. If we look at the directions of wood , they are associated with the east and southeast. Therefore, when we look globally to those directions we may see heated discussions and attitude with Poutin. North Korea will still be an issue and China will add to the mix.

Qi Flow Across the Pillars:

Here, I take a look at how the heavenly or celestial stems correspond to one another from pillar to pillar in terms of there elemental relationship. There is some interference between the year to month pillar involving wealth and resources. Clashes tend to force change and therefore we will see changes globally when it comes to resources and wealth. As we are looking at the elements of wood and earth, then most likely these changes will come from the industries of medicine, research, agriculture (GMO), real estate, building and architecture along with eco-design. As these elements in the natal 2015 chart reflect resource and wealth, then they will move to help metal of the day stem. Therefore, the technology industry will also awaken but especially those companies that use technology for agriculture.

The secondary level of clash in the pillars are between the day stem of metal to wood hour stem. So here we see change that occurs more personally for people in the world with their own finances and goals to achieve long term strategies. Planning and organizing for steady flow of income and seeking others to support individual goals whether colleagues, friends or close personal relationships. It is a wake up call for all to think about their long term life
plans.

Stem to Branch Relationships:

Year Pillar: This has the most powerful impact as the main component of this analysis is for the year of 2015. The wood stem uproots the earth sheep branch or controls the earth energy. We can look at this reaction on two levels. First, when it comes to mother nature or the earth itself it will be uprooted with environmental issues such as global warming and farming and their impact to this planet. In addition, weather patterns that cause damages to the earth itself such as hurricanes - due to the wind component of yin wood (Trigram Xun) and earthquakes from the uprooting effects of wood to earth in 5 element theory. Droughts may also be seen around the world as the water element in this chart for 2015 is a mere 7%.

The second dynamic to consider with this controlling stem is the mind punishing the body by driving it to extremes. Therefore, we may witness those in leadership positions pushing themselves to extremes. This never bodes well when it comes to being level-headed.

Month Pillar: The earthly branch of the wood Tiger controls the earth heavenly stem. Here we may notice leaders in large corporations displaying emotions of stress and tension. This can take its toll on employees and investors. Furthermore, as wood continues to uproot earth it magnifies storms that cause earth disturbances.

Day Pillar: Earthly Pig water branch supports the metal stem. This has a nourishing effect and being in the day pillar suggests on local levels right down to communities will feel strong when it comes to voicing their own opinions and setting good parameters for long term financial planning and career focus for steady income growth.

Hour Pillar: The wood stem fuels the fire Horse branch. Heaven nourishes but there is a tendency to be overly generous and taken advantage of. Here we might see small businesses trying to give too much away and lose profit. There will be a tendency to force things when the timing isn't right. Compounded by inconsistent resources, and the small business owner can find himself behind the eight ball.


Earthly Branch - The Sheep:


The Sheep will really express its energy towards the second half of the year. The sheep is a yin energy and thus represents peace and harmonious existence. Albeit the wood stem has flare ups when it comes to certain countries, overall wars will be averted and a period of mending to take hold. It will be more of a nurturing and healing process in regard to past events. A year of banding together in faith and a belief that good will prevail.

On the family front, it is a time to reunite, heal and mend any differences. Using mental abilities over aggression is the way of the sheep. The Sheep activates the root chakra governing the very foundation of humanity. We will all look to our heritage, our beginning and raw potential. We learn to let go of fear and sit with greater patience as circumstances gradually take root.

We may experience the most turbulent times this year during the Dragon month (vernal equinox on March 20th until April 20th) and the period of the Ox from December 22nd until January 20th 2016. So just bare that in mind.

Interest in the arts will rise during the second half of the year. This is a powerful time for those in the creative fields but all should take advantage of this energy. Seeking out art shows, poetry readings or films is a plus and good for the soul.

During the month of July to September there is an inconsistency with resources. This is realized globally. In other words, mixed types of support are given and received. Relationships between countries can be difficult as patience may be lacking and conditions are placed.

From September to November there is aggressive power that enters. Here we will see controlling tactics take hold and power exerted in an abrasive way. Rules are broken to pave the way for those in control. This energy can flow right into the end of the year with an overlay of wealth coming and going easily in global markets.

6 Combinations: The Sheep branch will combine with the Horse hour branch and release the element of fire. Yin fire forces aggressive power tactics once again globally. The fire element will also spark the entertainment industry, so we should see some new box office hits.

The Tiger month branch and Pig  day branch will release the element of wood. As mentioned earlier in this analysis, the wood industries will do well this year (building, architecture, design, fashion, writing and publishing). There will be growth, upward mobility and expansion but at the cost of tension and anger that will be the result of added wood to this already excessive strong wood energy (56%).

Semi Earth Trines: The Sheep year branch will form a semi-trine to the Pig day branch and release more wood into this chart while the Tiger month branch will form a semi-trine to the Horse hour branch and release fire. The wood creative industries (writing and publishing) will fuel the entertainment and book industries during the second half of 2015 so award winning books and movies are sure to emerge.

We may see further aggression rise in the eastern and southeastern countries as previously mentioned during the second half of 2015 from this combination. The wood and fire qualities here will also resource to the earth and secure the medical and real estate communities as well during this time-frame. This all resources to the day metal stem bringing friendly assistance to those in need this year.

5 Melodics: Based on the 60 Jia Zi table, the yin wood sheep year elicits strong metal. Therefore, new rules and regulations and mental processes will be a major focus world-wide.

Karmic Lessons: The world needs to continue to focus on humility and sensitivity towards other nations. We need to become magnanimous and tolerant as a people and trust others. Albeit may feel risky, it can create a world beyond our wildest dreams if practiced.

Golden Carriage & Heavenly Noble: Those leaders who come to together to uphold truth, equity and human rights will obtain good social ranking in the world and become benefactors for those countries in need of help. It is important the United States forms good alliances with those who uphold these beliefs.

Post Horse: Travel can be tricky this year especially by air and water. Less planes and potential for boat disasters.

Death God: We may see more legal issues arise when it comes to marriages nationwide.

12 Stage growth Cycle: Void - The world will be a better place if we can overcome impatience and plan for a better future. Practicing one's faith along with meditation are helpful components to move in right direction.

Health: The weakest systems in this chart are the urinary and kidney or water organs. This is especially so since wood is so strong. Therefore, go after foods that nourish these organs such as seaweed, fish, chestnuts, beans, miso, plenty of water, etc. Get plenty of sleep this year and become more introspective. Choose swimming as one form of exercise if at all possible.

Adding more earth and metal qualities will also be beneficial as it will dilute heavy wood and build weak metal that in turn will support the low water. Earth activities include cultivating a good meditation practice along with yoga or qigong. Take more time with mental processes and organization strategies.

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Many blessings in 2015!

Mary Jane

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What to Expect for January - Flying Star Method

What to Expect for January - Flying Star Method

 

 

 

The month of January generates the 6 white star. This is considered a very beneficial star in this method. The trigram is qian and represents the patriarch, travel, networking, mentors and leadership. There is great power and perseverance along with honesty – all wonderful attributes that can be realized this month.

The head and lungs can fall into vulnerability with this star so be cognizant of potential flu.

The analysis below is an interpretation of how this star, when moved into each direction reacts to the energy of the elements within the 8 portents.

Interpretation:                                                     

East:  Tension between family members can arise this month pulling people away from each other. The portent is assisting this non-beneficial energy.

It is beneficial to seek quiet time for reading to diffuse the negative aspects of this star. By working the literary component it will help to offset the negative quality this star possesses.

Cure: Place fire element in the east and remove by Feb. 3rd. 

Southeast: The 5 yellow problematic star enters the portent of wealth. This energy can create chaos with finances and or legal issues. Take precautions with bank accounts especially coming off of holiday purchases. As this star is in conflict with the element of the direction of southeast, the hips and pelvic region are vulnerable to injury or discomfort this month and especially for female.

Cure: Place strong metal and vibrational sound quality or gong or bell. Remove cure by Feb. 3^rd.

South:  There is a good energy that enters the portent of goals and your life’s mission this month. It does however require you to do a bit of research, reading and study to reaffirm your direction. This star does fight with the fire element of the south direction leaving the eyes and cardio-vascular system vulnerable.

Cure: Place a healthy plant here to connect the elements into a beautiful flow and make it easier to obtain goals this month. You can remove the cure by Feb. 3rd.

Southwest: Don’t be surprised if you find new projects being your theme for this month. Things may come fast and furious so slow it down as this star can also bring its share of tension along with windfalls. Slow and steady always wins the race. It is best to engage with others when taking on any of these potential projects. There is a conflict between the elements of the star entering the direction of southwest; therefore,  feet, liver, gallbladder,and abdominal areas are vulnerable.

Cure: Place fire element here to balance this combination of energy.  Remove cure Feb. 3rd.

West: The money star falls to the portent of creativity and joy this month. The key with increasing finances is to also have a bit of fun at the same time. Rethink your everyday approach to finances add a new twist on how to make money. Most of all, be creative! Watch for interesting real estate options too.  As the direction drains this fantastic star, the shoulders, hands and wrists may be impacted.

Cure: Strengthening the earth star by adding the element of fire, strong earth and movement to generate finances. Adding investment portfolio and money to this area is also an good idea. You may remove cures by Feb. 3^rd.

Northwest: Males should be aware of female energy trying to undermine his position. Make sure windows and doors in this area function well with locks as this star can also point to theft.  Pay attention to networking and mentors to secure finances. there is a great deal of metal here this month and can lead to tension and fighting between male and female.

Cure: Place virtual water here and remove by Feb. 3^rd.

North: Tension can arise on the job and literally cause stomach irritability. Females tends to upset male. Everything that can go wrong on the job is likely. This star also disrupts the bladder and urinary systems.

Cure: Add strong metal element to this area and remove by Feb. 3^rd.

Northeast: Much success and even potential promotion for male this month. Tend to goals and aspirations to really tap into this bright 9 fire star. It will require some inner contemplation and meditation to open up the pathway to your true aspirations. There are no ill effects from this star at all.

Cure: Fire is the best element to build this fantastic energy. You may remove by Feb. 3rd.

Central Palace: As mentioned in the beginning of this general analysis, the month of January generates the 6 white star. This is considered a very beneficial star in this method. The trigram is qian and represents the patriarch, travel, networking, mentors and leadership. There is great power and perseverance along with honesty – all wonderful attributes that can be realized this month.

Cure: Add the element of earth to the center of your environment to build the white 6 leadership star.  You may remove cure by Feb. 3rd.

 

The aforementioned analysis is a generalized overview of how energy moves through the loshu grid and comparing the star elements to the portent they fall within for the month of January. Every home will have a different analysis based on the year of construction and facing direction.

Enjoy your month!

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Eight Feng Shui Points for the Holidays

 

By Mary Jane Kasliner, AAS, BS, ACFSI, CP, ERYT200

 

It's that time of year again when things can get a bit hectic, schedules are thrown off, and tensions are flying high. So how can feng shui help to calm the waters this holiday season? Well, let's begin by assessing how the energy is shifted in your space.

 

Point 1 ~ Family Time

Invariably holiday time means family time. Albeit family can be fun, they can also bring in their share of stress. Why not diffuse any potential arguments from the beginning by supporting the family sector in the home.  Find the east portent and infuse it with water and wood elements.  Prop a few photos of the family together enjoying each other. Now do the same on a microcosm level by finding the east portent in the room you are planning on entertaining in for the holidays. Every time you pass by these areas you will be reminded of how much fun it can be to spend time with family.

 

Points 2 & 3 ~ Where’s all the Money Going?

Let’s face it, between the purchasing of gifts, wrapping paper, holiday cards, and let’s not forget all the food – there is a great deal of money flying out of your wallet. Even though every year we promise ourselves we are not going to spend as much as last year, we end up doing just that. Why not generate a little extra income to offset those expenses this year with some feng shui. Locate the northwest portent of the home and make sure it’s in good shape – no clutter or anything that can stifle energy movement. Add some metal elements here – perhaps a coin collection or interesting metal ornament. Now locate the southeast portent and place a thriving plant and water feature.  Keep these polar opposites connected so the energy can freely pass and generate income to deposit in that checking account.

 

Points 4 & 5 ~ Friends are Coming Over to Celebrate too!

We all know entertaining doesn’t end with family.  Decorating and setting up for friends are also part of the holiday frenzy. Between the frequent entertaining and all those decorations, the fire element tends to move out of balance. Combine that with more advance theories of energy like flying star and you can potentially be in fire overload.  Try infusing a bit more earth to gently calm all that fire. Even better yet, place your elemental cure in the southwest portent so you begin to feel a bit more grounded while reinforcing the relationship with your friends!

 

 

Point 6 ~ Joy and Creativity in Gift Giving

Sometimes it’s nice to be creative in gift giving.  Why not make some of your own gifts and bring out the inner child that lies deep within. To help get you in the energetic mode, locate the western portent of the home and place some earth and metal elements there along with an object that makes your heart sing.

 

Point 7 ~ Time for Travel

The holidays can also be a time for lots of travel whether we are visiting family, friends, or taking that needed vacation. To keep your cool with all the travel arrangements, make sure the northwest portent has some metal and earth elements and a heavenly image for safe travel.

Point 8 ~ Quietude, Meditation & Finding Self

One of the most important areas to pay attention to this holiday season and always is the northeast portent.  Here, the energy is about the inner calmness of spirit. Like the majestic mountain that stands tall resilient to the outer forces of nature, you too can be peaceful within to overcome the outer chaos. Find the northeast portent of your home and make sure there are plenty of earth elements with a touch of fire to build this naturally calm energy. Set up a meditation area with a comfortable floor cushion, incense, candles, and your favorite stones. Go there daily and come to breath – breathing in and out through your nose allowing belly to expand on the in breath and retract towards the back spine on the out breath.  This alone will do wonders for a stress –free holiday season.

 

Mary Jane Kasliner is a master feng shui consultant and teacher in compass theories. She is the director of the Teaching Tortoise School of Feng Shui and the owner of Body Space Alignment – a feng shui and yoga company. She is the author of many books and educational CD’s. For more information visit her website: www.fengshuiyoganj.com.

Into the Winter - The Energy for December 2014

Into the Winter - The Energy for December 2014

 

 

The month of December generates the 7 red undermining star. This can be a difficult energy as this star reverts to its negative aspects in the current 8 Gen cycle we are in (2004 – 2014). There are tendencies for accusations, fighting, deception and robbery or theft. As this is a female trigram, then the aforementioned tendencies are exacerbated for females.

This star also represents intuition, spiritual or arcane matters. There is a creative and entertaining aspect to this star and so bare this in mind for this month. The teeth, skin, mouth and chest areas are vulnerable with this trigram star.

The analysis below is an interpretation of how this star, when moved into each direction reacts to the energy of the 8 portents.

Generalized Interpretation: Place cures in by December 7th and remove by January 5th.                                                 

Family & Health - East Portent:  This month the area of health and family interaction is influenced by the yellow 5 star. This is a highly problematic energy and especially for eldest male. There is  susceptibility to ailments with legs/tendons, feet or neck area. Furthermore, brushes with authority figures can occur. It is a very unsettled energy and therefore any major projects or decisions should be avoided if possible. There is a clash between the element guest to the host direction and thus family tension can also rise.

Suggested Cure: Strong bronze metal and ringing a strong bell or gong frequently along with virtual water. Remove cure by Jan. 5^th.

Finances - Southeast: The white 6 star enters this portent and bodes well for networking and taking a leadership role in finances. Male energy is helpful in realizing financial gain so pay attention to male input. The combination to elemental direction can elicit vulnerability to head and chest area as well as hips. Female is most vulnerable.

Cure: Place virtual water such as seashells. You may remove by Jan. 5^th.

Illumination & Goals - South:  The black 2 star enters the house of goals and mission in life and as it is not a beneficial star, these areas can be challenged this month. This star is problematic and can impact overall feelings of vitality especially for female. Feeling lethargic and unease in the stomach area is also a dynamic of this star especially as it is being fueled by the portent direction. Cardiovascular systems and eyes are also challenged this month and especially for female.

Cure: Place strong bronze metal element here to subdue this energy. Remove cure by Jan. 5^th.

Friends & Relationships - Southwest: The 4 green wood star enters the portent of relationships and and friends for this month. As this star is not beneficial in the current 8 cycle, the ill effects may present such as disharmony in relationship with significant other or friends that can lead to tension.

This star does reflect qualities of literature and education so you may find yourself drawn to those aspects as well. Watch for pelvic and thigh region vulnerability as the portent direction is in challenge with this star's element.

Cure: Place fire element here to drain this combination energy.  Remove cure by Jan. 5^th.

Creativity & Fun - West: The fire bright 9 star enters the house of creativity and enjoyment. This is a wonderful star when it comes to moving upward in business and career and especially for female. As it falls within the house of creativity, stick with unique ways to approach business this month. Cardiovascular system and eyes can be vulnerable as the portent direction causes this star to lose energy.

Cure: Place a virtual water and wood element in this direction and remove cures by Jan. 5^th.

Networking & Mentors - Northwest: The 8 money star finds the house of the patriarch, networking, potential wealth and travel. This star is fantastic and catapults potential increase in finances. This is very powerful especially for male and triggers to wealth portent in the polar direction (southeast). This is a month to really pay attention to male input in business and career for financial stability. Shoulders and arms may be sore this month due to draining effects of portent direction.

Cure: Place fire element here to ease the draining effect the portent has on this star. Also add moving water and financial resource files. Remove cures by Jan. 5^th.

Career - North: Upward mobility and action of new ideas and projects when it comes to career and especially with males. This is a very active star and so many times the energy moves too quickly which can bring about windfalls but also tension and distress. Arguments can ensue as a result and especially between males.

Cure: The element of fire is best to drain this over active energy.  Remove fire cure by Jan. 5^th.

Self - Cultivation - Northeast: The 1 white star enters the house of wisdom and knowledge this month. This is a beneficial star and can reveal promotion for young male but some anxiety and moodiness can also present.  The urinary and bladder systems are vulnerable and especially for male this month.

Cure: Place a metal element here and remove by Jan. 5^th.

Central Palace: As mentioned in the beginning of this report, the month of December generates the 7 red undermining star. This can be a difficult energy as this star reverts to its negative aspects in the current 8 Gen cycle we are in (2004 – 2014). There are tendencies for accusations, fighting, deception and robbery or theft. As this is a female trigram then the aforementioned tendencies are exacerbated for females.

This star also represents intuition, spiritual or arcane matters. There is a creative and entertaining aspect to this star and so bare this in mind for this month. The teeth, skin, mouth and chest areas are vulnerable with this trigram star.

The star receives energy from the position of center and as a result can cause fights and trouble overall for the month. Also watch for theft and female upsetting the family.

Cure: Virtual water element is the best choice for cure here. You may remove cure by Jan. 5^th.

 

Note: The aforementioned evaluation is based on a generalized loshu chart. For personal impact email: consult@fengshuiyoganj.com. Mention this blog and receive 10% discount for report.

 

Namaste,

Mary Jane

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