Monday February 12, 2007
A year of plenty
Prosperity seems to be on the cards as the Boar charges in.
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Victor Lim |
Will 2007 be a bountiful year as the Pig signifies prosperity?
“The Year of the Fire Pig does not mean roast pig (pig in big trouble). So people born in the Year of the Pig or Boar should not be unduly worried, says feng shui grandmaster Yap Cheng Hai. “Whether it’s Fire, Water, Metal (or Earth) Boar, it doesn’t matter. If you work hard, any Boar will succeed,” he says.
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Yap Cheng Hai |
Eight Period is symbolically represented by a mountain. As the mountain is heavy, the connotation is that everything is difficult to move. A lot of energy, talent and stamina are needed to get things done.
Says Yap: “Period Eight is good for young men (25 to 35 years old) who can climb very high if they work hard, for example, salesmen, businessmen or chief executive officers. You reap what you sow.”
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Wong Keen Ming |
The second half of the year will be better, says Wong. The economy will pick up from September onwards. Better prospects await Sabah and Sarawak as these states will enjoy stability and peace, says Wong, who is president of the Malaysia Feng Shui Association.
This year, says Wong, people born under the Pig zodiac sign are likely to offend Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter or Year Duty God) and have a rough time. So it is best that they make amends by offering prayers in the temple, advises Wong.
Geraldine S.N. Goh, founder of the Institute of Tao Studies, Malaysia, shares her views on the new lunar year, based on her study of Tao philosophy.
“This is a good year and there will be harmony and prosperity. People are more health-conscious and will take immediate remedial actions when they fall ill. There will be a boom in the health industry with increasing demand for medicines, health supplements and medical services,” she says, adding that the second half of the year will be economically better and busier.
Nevertheless, prosperity sometimes comes with a price, she warns. “Be cautious of traps (unforeseen situations or challenges). If not handled properly, you may get injured. If you can master the situation, you will prosper.”
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Geraldine S.N. Goh |
“Efforts over the last nine years to redefine who we are will bear fruit this year – the year of perfection,” says Lim.
The year will see an increase in exports and trade. Foreign and multi-lateral ties will be forged and the GDP of the country will rise further. Travel and tourist industries will enjoy a boom. This will be a good year for the stock market, predicts Lim.
“Businessmen will enjoy a good year and they could strike up partnerships with foreign counterparts for mutual benefit. If you have not seen much success earlier, this year will be different. Tap on the good qi of Malaysia. This is the year the country is going up,” says Lim.
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Hew Yon Long. |
“The unpredictable weather may wreak havoc in countries in the northern hemisphere. However, those involved in sectors related to the arts, metaphysics, recreation or logistics will have something to cheer about,” adds Hew.
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