Feng Shui literally translates to “wind and water” and is all about understanding how you interact within your environment. This ancient art and science can be applied to your home, work environment, garden, business and where you like to spend most of your time. Having an understanding and appreciation of your environment is essential to change things that influence you most, and therefore change the way you feel. Good health, wealth, and happiness are the main tenants in Feng Shui. Whatever the challenges are in your life, it can manifest into the environment surrounding you. As a result, positive flowing chi and positive symbolism are used to change, remove, or enhance the desired energy you are looking for.
The concept of feng shui is based on an energy called “Chi.” Chi is the vital energy, which forms the essence of all materials. Chi is the air we breathe, the earth’s magnetic field, cosmic radiation, and the sun’s light. Chi is our spirit. Chi is luck; it underlines all these things and more. Just as energy flows through your body, Chi also flows through your environment. When the energy flow is obstructed, the unbalanced Chi may have negative impacts which can lead to unhappiness, illness, conflict, or financial loss. When your energy flow is improved and balanced, your environment will support your overall well-being, health, fortune, relationships, and happiness.
The study of Chinese astrology is called the Four Pillars of Destiny. Many feng shui practitioners’ study and apply the Four Pillars of Destiny analysis to inform the appropriate feng shui adjustments because these techniques and approaches are interconnected. The Four Pillars of Destiny are made up of the 12 zodiac animals with the five elements.
In Asia, this system reveals your fate or destiny, shows you times in your life when you may have support, and indicates your strengths and weaknesses. Understanding this will accurately help you plan for your intentions and personal growth and development. The Chinese Zodiac assigns a different animal for each birth year, repeating the cycle every 12 years. Consistent with the Chinese Yin/Yang principle, which states that positive and negative energies coexist in every person and thing, each Chinese Zodiac animal possesses positive and negative qualities.
Those who follow the Chinese Zodiac believe that persons born in a certain year exhibit the qualities of their Zodiac animal. Since the Chinese follow the lunar calendar, those with January or February birthdays may have a different sign than Chinese Zodiac charts suggest. Here’s the list of each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, so you can find out which zodiac animal corresponds to your birth year.
2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924
Dragon, Monkey, Rat, and Ox
Intelligent and Opportunistic
2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925
Rooster, Snake, and Rat
Hard-working and Dependable
2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926
Horse, Dog, and Pig
Optimistic and Passionate
2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927
Pig, Ram, and Dog
Sensitive and Kind
2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928
Rat, Monkey, and Rooster
Powerful and Demanding
2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929
Rooster, Ox, and Monkey
Transformational and Intriguing
2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930
Tiger, Dog, and Ram
Quick and Active
2027, 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931
Rabbit, Pig, and Horse
Good-natured and Romantic
2028, 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932
Rat, Dragon, and Snake
Playful and Clever
2029, 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933
Ox, Snake, and Dragon
Confident and Talkative
2030, 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934
Tiger, Horse, and Rabbit
Loyal and Honest
2031, 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935
Ram, Rabbit, and Tiger
Social and Diplomatic
You may not be aware of the potential to improve your life just by rearranging your home and workspace. Simple adjustments to your environment and space (home, office, or yard) can truly benefit your life. In feng shui, we only want to improve and enhance the positives. The root of these enhancements leverages the use of Wu Xing’s Five Elements and Phases. The five elements are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood.
To find your Chinese zodiac element, it’s determined by your birth year, particularly the last digit.
Metal: Birth years ending in 0 or 1
Water: Birth years ending in 2 or 3
Wood: Birth years ending in 4 or 5
Fire: Birth years ending in 6 or 7
Earth: Birth years ending in 8 or 9
In Chinese astrology, there are five elements: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Each element has its own features and associations with a different aspect of nature, and it’s connected to your birthday (particularly, your birth year). People that belong to certain element types are believed to have distinct personality traits. Each element has its strengths and weaknesses.
A person born under the metal sign might seem rigid, strong, much like metal, and often, will serve as a leader. They like rules and order. The person may seem distant or aloof, but the person is calculating their next steps, considering and weighing options. When in balance, a metal person is stable, organized, and can have a strong will, but can be patient and effect change. Metal is associated with the autumn season.
A water person is fluid and sensitive to change but can be very imaginative and intuitive. They are powerful, well-spoken when ready to talk, and peaceful when they want to be. They can be torrential or calm and nurturing when the situation calls for it. Water is associated with winter.
The wood element is associated with springtime. Like the renewal in the season, the wood element looks for new ways to grow, improve, and expand. Wood is strong but also flexible and can be warm and generous. Wood is an achiever and likes to make plans and decisions.
Fire is associated with summer. Fire people are said to have vibrant, energetic personalities, often with fiery tempers. A person born under the fire sign is said to be adventurous and competitive, possessing strong self-esteem and leadership qualities. They are dedicated people, intensely passionate about their family and friends, and sometimes, they can be too eager or impulsive.
The earth sign is the middle of the zodiac, the balance between yin and yang. They are abundant, nurturing, harmonious, and stable. Instead of representing a season, it is the change of seasons, particularly the harvest. An earth person is patient, reliable, and likable but not as spontaneous since they are idealistic and purposeful. Although, sometimes to a fault—acting set in their ways.
In Chinese astrology, there are five elements: metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Each element has its own features and associations with a different aspect of nature, and it’s connected to your birthday (particularly, your birth year). People that belong to certain element types are believed to have distinct personality traits. Each element has its strengths and weaknesses.
Represents opportunity, income, prosperity, and victory.
Represents illness and aggravation.
Represents arguments, legal problems, and gossip.
Represents arguments, legal problems, and gossip.
Represents injury, loss, illness, and catastrophe.
Represents blessings, windfalls, opportunities, prestige and helping people.
Represents violence, fraud, theft, and injuries.
Symbolizes wealth, opportunity, success, blessings, and growth/promotions.
Symbolizes happiness, stability, fame, success, future prosperity, and status.
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