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The EARTH OX

2009 The Year of the EARTH OX

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Chinese New Year will be observed on January 26, 2009, but in the Feng Shui Calendar, February 4th marks the transition from rat to ox. This year is forecasted to be dry, resulting in worldwide droughts, as well as increases in stomach maladies like ulcers and sexually-transmitted disease. The hub of the world economy will revolve around the southeast locations of the continents, especially Southeast Asia. The provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang in China and Taiwan will proper. The U.S. economy is pessimistic. Americans worry about the economic crisis and that is exacerbated by natural calamities, like fire from drought. Government changes with growth stimulus packages will not produce immediate results, but improvement is expected in the second half of 2009. The news will report a lot of government scandals like affairs and bribery. Real estate revives in South America and Australia. South Asia will have a violent housing boom. There is prosperity in the warmer climates. Northern regions like Russia and Canada will have a thornier fate. The conflict between North and South Korea will continue, complicated by provocations by Japan. India prepares for war, causing unrest in neighboring countries. A major breakthrough happens between China and Tibet. There will be astonishing innovations in science, technology, literature and art in Europe. Fires will occur in China and the western region of America.

To counter the pitfalls of 2009, the key word is ‘cultivation’. For the wise, the way to success lies in a year of conserving strength and storing up energy. Act according to circumstances. Understand that transformation is brought by crises. Don’t take action blindly, but don’t meet trouble halfway either. Don’t miss a rare opportunity for a great investment.


The Dao of Health Due to the excess earth element this year, it will be hot and dry. To counter this, eat more American ginseng, jelly fungus, apricots, almonds, mung beans, watermelons and raw pears. Avoid barbequed meat and too much greasy food. If your door faces west or north, pay special attention to your health. If you’re the second son or the third daughter in the family, watch your health and security. Avoid opening doors that face west or north. If this is unavoidable, consult a professional feng shui master to dissolve elements of extreme misfortune. Doors that face southwest are auspicious. Use the southwest door for better luck. Don’t set up barriers in that direction. The auspicious signs are the snake, rooster and rat. Be careful of the ram and dog. If you have prominent ram and dog decorations, wrap them in red cloth or hide them.

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