February 8 2016 begins the Chinese New Year which promises to be the beginning of a very interesting year so I thought I would try to squeeze an additional blog post into the new schedule so that you can get your head around what is coming and make the very most of it.
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You may or may not follow Chinese Astrology or Feng Shui but every year is believed to have it’s own unique energy based on a number of observations and conditions.
2016 is the year of the yang fire monkey so here are some things I personally think we can expect from the next 12 months and some tips for making the very most of the energy coming our way.
Some YANG characteristics include: active, strong, direct, bright, loud, fast and powerful. Think of the sun.
Some of the characteristics of the FIRE Element include: sharp, fast, destructive, hot and bright.
Some characteristics of the fire MONKEY include: bossy, energetic, creative, fast-paced, very clever and highly competitive.
It is my opinion that we have some very big strong energies coming together hard and fast with a sign that often represents unlimited opportunity and uncanny success, and all this tells me that 2016 is going to be a fast-paced year where many opportunities will present themselves without warning. There might be some huge clashes of energies in your life, even some explosive events, which might precede these opportunities but they will more than likely burn out quickly, as will the opportunities themselves, as the cheeky but clever monkey moves quickly and successfully from one irresistible challenge or competitive opportunity (shiny thing) to another.
I would suggest that the best way to take advantage of such energy is to BE READY. That means getting clear about what direction you would like to move in over the next few years so that when opportunity presents itself, you will be able to recognise it for what it is, and get on board with it immediately. This will come much easier to some than it will to others. I don’t believe you need to know the details, just be honest with yourself about the direction and you will know when the right opportunities present themselves to you.
I encourage you to write down at least one thing in each area of your life that you would like to achieve (want, not feel you should) over the next 24 to 36 months. Even if you don’t have all the details, when opportunities arise they are either going to be what you are looking for, or not. Then, be willing to bend in terms of how you think you will get there. Be open to new avenues and new possibilities. That is what I believe being ready in the year of the yang fire monkey looks like.
In terms of the Feng Shui school of Flying Stars, there will be a sickness energy at the centre of all homes and buildings which can negatively impact health and it will be intensified for the first month. Reduce this influence by:
- Increasing the amount of gold, white and silver in that area by changing soft furnishings and decorations
- Reducing any reds,purples or electrical items
- And keeping activity to a minimum.
Do the same in the North-East as there will be a challenging energy residing there also.
Take advantage of the favourable energy expected in the south-west by doing the opposite of what is required in the centre.
- Decrease gold, white and silver in the area,
- Increase reds, purples and fire elements,
- And increase activity to increase good fortune in your relationships and in your finances.
There are also favourable energies in the South and South-East which will impact on your reputation and wealth, and all creative types and students will do well to spend time in the West.
I really enjoy learning about Feng Shui and understanding how the subtle energies impact us from day to day, but at the end of the day, some good things will happen for us all this year, and some challenges will arise for us. It might be more extreme for some than for others, but ups and downs are what life is all about. That’s the juice of life. How we perceive those ups and downs, and how we manage ourselves during those times is what makes all the difference to whether we have a juicy life or not.
If you can make time for a space clearing ritual in between the 9th February and the full moon, it will be a very powerful time for setting intentions for the year and for the space or spaces you live and work in.
Also, make sure you get lots of vitamin D this year, exercise regularly, and increase your intake of probiotics to ensure maximum health and physical resilience.
Happy Chinese New Year 2016. I am so excited to be working with you, for you and alongside you while you create your very own Juicy Life.
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