2020 Tai-Sui | Grand Duke

Are You affected and what should You do about it ?

Each year is characterized by a zodiac sign in the Chinese calendar system. Come 4th February 2020, the Year of the Metal Rat begins.

In most Chinese households around the world, the New Year is welcomed with with as much trepidation as it is for the celebrations that comes with it. It is the much feared idea that groups of people who are born in certain zodiac years are said to be 'in conflict' against the Grand Duke of the year, thereby bring along with it, obstacles and even misfortunes.

This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood concept of the Lunar New Year and the energies surrounding it.

The idea of the Grand Duke of the year stems from the belief that a governing deity takes charge of administering the period and thus are endowed with the power to award, reward and mete out punishments to those who are in breach of given rules.

In a rotational system, 2020 belongs to the Year of the Rat and thus there exists a relationship factor between the ruling deity and the affected zodiac signs, more specifically, people born with certain zodiac years.

Not all that are in the list will be negatively affected only if they are aware of what is to come and how one is able to manage it. Certainly, not all who are affected by the influences of the Grand Duke of the year will be accosted with all things negative.

For example, people who are born in the years of the Rat (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 2006) are said to 'offend' the Grand Duke. The impact may make these people feel overly confident and emotional over trivial matters but it does not stop the Rats from succeeding in life in 2020 because the other positive stars far outweigh this 'offense'.

As a general rule, the zodiac opposite the Rat, which happens to be people born in Horse years (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002) should feel the brunt of this 'clash'. You should also watch out if your are born in the month of June and between the hours between 11 am and 1 pm.

Having said this, one must also understand the effect caused by such a 'clash'. The Rat, being a strong Water element clashing into the Fire element of the Horse, are likely to bring about over-reaction and dramatic reflexes. It also points situations evidently expressed and disagreements spilling into physical aggression.

This is a summary of what the rest of the zodiacs, namely the Goat, Rabbit and Rooster can be affected by the Year of the Metal Rat. Understand its direct influence, manage it and you will be able to circumvent the potential challenges.

A detailed understanding requires an analysis of your Destiny chart by a professional consultant because the elements within are further expressed into various aspects of your life, work, career, business, relationships and much more.

Auspicious Start Work Dates after the Lunar New Year 2020

A traditional but no less significant practice among Chinese around the world centers around the choice of dates and time to start work after the long and well deserved break in the Chinese calendar. This also serve for our own holiday plans.

The Lunar New Year (called the Chinese New Year) which falls on 25 January 2020 technically is still in the Year of the Earth Pig because the Year of the Metal Rat arrives on the Day of Spring (4 February 2020 at around 5.05 pm).

This points to an important factor in the choice of auspicious dates to start work during this period. It disqualifies 27 January 2020 as auspicious because this day is a Earth Snake Day which makes it a Year Breaker Day, an absolute No for major events.

While some may differ, this tradition is carried with levels of seriousness within the Chinese communities.

The reason and symbolism attached to the choice to start work on an auspicious date is so that the person, business or entity doing so captures the essence of the day connected to that same person or business. It is an opportunity to start the year (Lunar Calendar based) with optimism, fresh hopes, renewed connecting energies, harmony and promises of abundance.

While much is spoken of the choice of dates, little is said of what is to be done.

For individuals and employees, choose a date listed in here and avoid the clashes against your own zodiac. To find out, go to www.hofs.sg/bazi-calculator plot your own chart and you see if you have the clash in the Year | Month | Day weighted in that sequence.

For individuals and employees, step into the office at that given date and time. Settle in your desk or office room. I assume you would have a desk cleaned of clutter before you go for your Lunar New Year break. Make a hot cup of traditional Red Dates Tea (easy substitute is anything hot from your coffee joint), go with the traditional Chinese New Year cake (easy substitute is anything sweet and savory). Turn on your desk fan or a low tune from the radio on the computer so as to activate the energies at that point in time. Most importantly, the act that completes it all - send out a work-related email and there ! You have officially start work on the positive right note.

For business owners, the big bang is to invite in the Lion Dance troupe. Electrify the work premise with an atmosphere of energy. It is also customary for bosses on this day to reward workers with an auspicious red packet, a token with a customary amount of cash, to harmonize and bind the force together and embark on the new year with new directions and the best of results.

Raising the bar on Feng Shui Talks

Going on stage can be a harrowing experience. Ask around and you will know that even the most experienced presenter can get the jitters, What more when one has to present a #FengShuiTalk.

In case you think it half the battle won after being handed the microphone and a podium, you cannot be more wrong because the real test has just begun.

Stage presence and experience aside, the audience can be unforgiving if one delivers something that they find boring, monotonous and of little value. The one-trick-pony who does not update and change his contents and style of delivery will lose his right to go on stage.

It is therefore the full responsibility of the invited speaker to prepare and take each and every event seriously without sacrificing the entertainment value.

What is it that one should expect as an audience ? How will you decide who to put on stage if you are responsible for picking a right one ? This article hopefully will shed some light.

House Of Feng Shui offers talks and presentations cut to your requirements and requests. We are experienced and handle up to an audience size of 1,500 participants. With a wide range of subjects that are relevant across most ages and profiles, we will add value and feature well to deliver your message and contents in a lively and enjoyable style.

Have a look at some of my past events and give me a call at 90181908 or email at enquiry@hofs.sg for collaborations on talks, presentations, interviews, articles and comments.