The Year of the Wood Goat 2015

The Year of the Wood Goat begins on February 4th, 2015. It should be clarified that the Solar New Year is based on the Hsia calendar or Solar Calendar beginning February 4, and the Chinese New Year celebrations are based on the Lunar Calendar. The Chinese acknowledge the yin and yang energies of each year; the yang (solar, masculine) new year, and celebrate the yin (lunar, feminine) new year.

Year Pillar for 2015

If you look at the table above, you will see Yin Wood sitting above the Yin Earth - Goat.  Both elements are Yin - gentle and feminine, so the energy of the year is not as explosive or violent as last year.  Hoorah!  However, they are in clash, opposites who don't see eye to eye, but Yin Wood is moderate, flexible and is prepared to compromise, so we may more see co-operation between governments and reduction in conflicts. John Lennon was Yin Wood and he is a great example of Yin Wood energy through his songs 'Imagine' and 'Give Peace a Chance'.

In Chinese Astrology, the Goat signifies the death of the wood element (trees, grass, flowers, produce, food - the environment), and the Goat contains no water element (water is needed to feed the earth for things to grow), so it looks like it will be dry in the 2nd half of 2015. The Goat contains strong Fire which equals optimism, so people will continue to be positive about the economy, house prices and shares, leading to strong growth in these areas.

The keywords for 2015 are compromise, flexibility, negotiation, moderation, resolution!

The 8 Fortune Star resides in the North from February 2015, so suburbs, states and countries in the North will prosper in 2015. The 5 Misfortune Star will be in the West of the Earth Chart in 2015, so suburbs and countries in the  West will be the ones to watch.

Industries that will do well in 2015: Environment, textile, paper, printing.  Car, truck and train manufacturing, machinery, engineering.  Personal trainers, sports, sporting events and activities. High adrenaline activities. Arts and entertainment.  Real estate. Travel industry and transportation industries.  Glamour industries - hair, makeup, TV, music and movies. Airline and travel. Housing, shares, banking, investments. Energy.

Famous People: Year of the Goat = Mick Jagger, Mel Gibson, Nicole Kidman, Rupert Murdoch, Julia Roberts, Bill Gates, Rudolph Valentino, Bruce Willis, Billy Idol.

Your Four Pillars of Destiny

In chinese astrology we analyse your hour pillar, day pillar, month pillar and year pillar. Each pillar has two characters. For instance, 2015 is the year of Yin Wood over the Goat (Yin Earth).  Visit Chinese Astrology Chart - Four Pillars Calculator to calculate your four pillars for free.

• If you have a Pig, or Rabbit in your 4 Pillars, 2015 is considered a good year for you.
• If you have Yang Wood, Yang Earth or Yang Metal in your four pillars, you will meet helpful people in 2015 as it is your 'Nobleman' star. Often they appear like guardian angels or caring people who help you on your journey in life.
• If you have an Ox in your 4 Pillars of Destiny, the Goat year is considered a clash year for you bringing challenges, instability, change, growth, loss, financial issues, travel and accidents.  

Feng Shui Energies for 2015

The Annual Flying Stars are the feng shui energies that relate to the compass directions on the Earth Chart or World Chart for the 2015.

If you have had a specific feng shui analysis of your home or business by Sacred Feng Shui Design, the Annual Flying Stars are analysed in relation to the stars present in the Flying Star Chart of your home or business - do they feed, weaken or support good and bad stars? The interplay between the Building Chart and the Annual Time Stars is extremely accurate.  As such, if you have had a Feng Shui Consultation by Sacred Feng Shui Design, please do not follow the recommendations below. The information below is for people who have not had the benefit of a specific feng shui analysis for their business or home, but would still like some guidance and help for the upcoming year.

When not analysed in conjunction with the Flying Star Chart of a building, the Annual Flying Stars for the compass directions are more general, but may have some impact on your life this year, especially if your home, shop or office front door, or bedroom is located in the South, North West or the East.

The two numbers which are the most problematic are 5 and 2, and must be remedied!

1 = Wisdom = East

If your home or business main door is located in the East, your financial prospects will be good this year. Ensure your entrance looks beautiful, tidy and inviting. Add some beautiful metallic objects such as statues, vases, picture frames etc (gold and silver) to help support the 1 Water Star. If your bedroom is located in the East, your health and relationships will be good if you clear the clutter out of your bedroom, and ensure it looks beautiful, relaxing and tidy.

2 = Sickness = South East

If the front door of your home or business is located in the South East, your health may deteriorate this year thereby affecting your finances and business due to an increase in poor health and staff sickness. Place 6 Chinese Coins at the entrance to your home or business. The sound of metal also weakens the sickness star.  Use a Tibetan Tingsha, Tibetan Bell, Singing Bowl or Brass Bells and chime on a regular basis.  Say an affirmation such as 'money comes easily and frequently' every time you chime. If your bedroom is located in the South East, you may have more health problems this year which could put a strain on your relationships. Place 6 Chinese Coins in the bedroom. The sound of metal also weakens the power of the sickness star, so I recommend a Tibetan Tingsha, Tibetan Bell, Singing Bowl or Brass Bells which must be chimed on a regular basis. Every time you chime, say a positive affirmation such as 'I have perfect health and relationships'.

3 = Conflict = Centre

If your townhouse, villa or apartment is located in the centre of a the block, you may be financially worse off in 2015 with arguments, conflicts and legal issues causing problems. If your shop or business is located in the centre of a large complex, you may be financially worse off in 2015, with the risk of arguments, conflicts and legal problems such as fines, lawsuits and theft. Place 6 Chinese Coins at the entrance to your home or business. The sound of metal also weakens the conflict star, so I recommend a Tibetan Tingsha, Tibetan Bell, Singing Bowl or Brass Bells which must be chimed on a regular basis. Every time you chime, say a positive affirmation such as 'I am a magnet for money'. If your bedroom is located in the centre of your home, your relationships will be less harmonious and your health may be more challenging. Place 6 Chinese Coins in your bedroom and use a Tibetan Tingsha, Tibetan Bell, Singing Bowl or Brass Bells here to weaken the conflict star. Every time you chime repeat a positive affirmation such as 'I have perfect health and relationships'.

4 = Romance & Academic Success = North West

If the main door to your home or business is located in the North West, you may find you have more interest for your products and more romantic proposals too. It also supports academic success this year! To support the energies, if you main door is located in the North West, keep the entrance tidy and visually beautiful. If your bedroom is located in the North West your health and relationships may improve if you keep the bedroom tidy and attractive. However as romantic liaisons are stimulated, you could have problems with competition, particularly if the bedroom is a mess and looks terrible.

5 = Misfortune = West

If the front door of your home or business is located in the West, the Misfortune Star may negatively impact your finances. Hang 6 Chinese Coins at the entrance to your home or office this year. Every time you look at the coins, say a positive affirmation such as 'I am a magnet for money'. If your bedroom is located in the West of your home, your health and relationships may be very challenging this year. The sound of metal neutralises this Misfortune Star, so I recommend a Tibetan Tingsha, Tibetan Bell, Singing Bowl or Brass Bells, which must be chimed once a week. Say an affirmation in the bedroom such as 'I have perfect health and relationships' every time you chime.

6 = Power & Authority = North East

If the front door of your home or business is located in the North East, power, fame and authority are stimulated. To bring out the positive energies of this star - good relations with authority such as police, councils etc and positions of power that come to you, you must keep this area tidy and visually beautiful. Remove all clutter! If this area is untidy and looks uninviting, you may stimulate problems with power and authority. If your bedroom is located in the North East, please ensure your bedroom is neat and visually attractive to bring out the positive qualities which will enhance your health and relationships in 2015.

7 = Fire and Accidents = South

If the front door of your home or business is located in the South, your finances may deteriorate this year with an increase in fire, accidents and theft. Place 3 or 4 lucky bamboo in a vase at the entrance to help diminish the negative energy. At least once a day, say a positive affirmation such as 'money comes easily and frequently' at the entrance.  If your bedroom is located in the South, your health may be worse in 2015. Ensure you have a fire alarm in the bedroom, check all smoke alarm batteries and turn off all electrical items at night including electric blankets.  3 or 4 lucky bamboo in your bedroom will help to diminish the negative energies located here. Remember to say a positive affirmation such as 'I have perfect health and relationships' and 'my guardian angels protect me'.

8 = Prosperity = North

Congratulations! If the front door of your home or business is located in the North, your finances and/or business will improve this year.  Place a large red picture or rug at the entrance to your home or business. Make sure this entrance is used all the time this year as activity helps stimulate the prosperous 8 Water Star.  If your bedroom is located in the North of your home, your health and relationships will improve this year. Buy a lovely red rug, throw or picture and place them in your bedroom this year.

9 = Success = South West

Great news! If your home or business is located in the South West, because of your success and growing reputation, your finances and business will improve this year. Place a large red rug at the entrance to your home or business.  Make sure this entrance is used all the time this year as activity helps stimulate the fortunate 9 Water Star.  If your bedroom is located in the South West, your health and relationships will improve this year. Buy a lovely red rug, throw or picture and place them in your bedroom this year.

The Grand Duke resides in 202.5 - 217.5 degrees South West this year. Try to avoid or minimize construction and digging here. If it is unavoidable, you may experience delays, equipment breakdowns and unforeseen obstacles.

Annual time stars are far more accurate when analysed in conjunction with the unique feng shui chart of your home or building, which is based on the year your home, shop or office was built and the exact facing direction. Therefore, a comprehensive feng shui consultation is recommended to predict and improve your unique situation.

Feng Shui Tip

To welcome in the Year of the Wood Goat, start de-cluttering your home, office or shop now. Remove anything that is broken, you don't like or don't use. Get rid of gifts you don't like which are hidden in drawers or cupboards somewhere. Sell them on Ebay or give them to your favourite charity. These things energetically and emotionally drag you down and keep you from moving forward. You will be amazed how good you will feel when you remove 'old stuff' from your life.

Clutter in any area of your home, shop, or office will be blocking a part of your life. You will feel like you are stuck or stagnating. So get things moving and de-clutter your life!

I hope you enjoyed my Feng Shui Newsletter! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carol. For daily feng shui tips and inspiration, follow me on Twitter. I have also set up Feng Shui Forum on Facebook to answer general questions you or your friends may have about all things esoteric. Are you unsure what to expect from a qualified feng shui consultant during a feng shui consultation? Read my handy information page feng shui consultant.

May the year of the Goat bring you peace, good health and prosperity! Carol G Partridge

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