From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Boiling Medicine Concoctions In Our Home and Remedies

January 28, 2010

Sometime back I visited the home of a friend of a friend. They were typical Chinese and were very fond of preparing herbs. They had an earthen pot over a stove and a concoction of medical herbs was simmering over the fire. Chinese herbs have this distinct quality of giving off very strong aromas especially [...]

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What are the three evils in feng shui and what not to do

January 26, 2010

Within the universe of Feng Shui lore, the two most potent are the five yellow and the three evils. They take turns each year visiting the different directions. That is about as fair as they get. As their name suggest, they bring with them loss through theft, burglary, robbery, injury, accidents, sicknesses and even the [...]

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The fortunes of the Mouse in the year of the Tiger 2010

January 26, 2010

Those who are born in 1924,1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 belongs to the Chinese astrology sign of the Mouse. Mice people are nice people. Inquisitve and sharp witted, intelligent and quick to adapt to new environments. The list goes on. They make good scientists for they are inquisitive and loves o delve into everything [...]

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Remedy for Dangerous Five Yellow Tiger Year 2010

January 20, 2010

As a standalone, the five yellow is the fiercest force that affects us. Of all the various stars and influences that we need to consider, the five yellow is one that requires the utmost care and caution. Where is this fella coming from this tiger year? He sits in the Kun sector and that would [...]

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Good Days For Starting Work Tiger Year 2010

January 20, 2010

Here are the good days for starting work or auspicious days for reopening your shop or office or business after the Chinese New Year break. It is a tradition and good sense to select a good day to restart after a year end break. The belief is that a good start heralds a bountiful year. [...]

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Fortunes of the Dog in the year of the Tiger 2010

January 18, 2010

The years 1934, 1946,1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 belongs to the Dog. The White Tiger star is encroaching into the affairs of the Dog comes 14th February 2010. This tiger is not that animal heralding the onset of 2010 but it is a warning that harm and injury is in the charts. At its worst, it [...]

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2010 Romance in the Air for the Boar

January 15, 2010

It is rather smooth sailing for the Boar this year. And pink… Health, money, love all seems fair game. The sea is calm. Minor irritants would be to trust what others say too much. This could lead to getting your foot too deep in the muck and extricating them may cost you both financially and [...]

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Luck Of The Rooster This Tiger Year 2010

January 14, 2010

Comparatively, this is a tough luck year for the Rooster. Health should be paramount on your mind. If your work entails wining and dining, stay clear of those spirits. Alcohol should be avoided or at least consumed only in moderation. The Rooster often has been attributed with third sight. Their sensitive nature warns of coming [...]

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The Goat Luck in the Year of the Tiger 2010

January 13, 2010

Hi Uncle Sam, thanks for egging me on to write about the other twelve animal signs of the Chinese zodiac. I’ll try. The goat is an earthy sign. According to some traditions, the protector deity for the goat is one of DaReRuLai and thus blessed with great power. Tongue in cheek, some define stubbornness as [...]

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Are Hill Slope Facing Houses Bad?

January 12, 2010

Along with dead end houses, many feng shui masters say that houses that faces hill slopes are bad. But is this really so? I recently read an interesting article written by a renowned geomancy group about houses that were built on a hill in the Bangsar area in Kuala Lumpur. It was professionally written and [...]

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