Toward lucky directions

The Year of the Wood Snake is not a balanced year for everyone. It is a time of transformation and caution especially when it comes to resources or financial matters. The imbalance arises due to the dominance of wood and water elements in the Bazi chart, with the metal element — representing resources, support and authority — noticeably absent.

The wood and water elements complement each other. Water symbolizes friends, foes, colleagues, or competition, which means you must stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Wood represents intelligence and creativity, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking and personal transformation to achieve your goals. The energy of yin is heavily present this year, outweighing the yang energy. This imbalance pose risks that create stagnant energy which could hinder growth, movement and progress.

However, there is a silver lining: the presence of double Lap Chun. This occurs from 29 January 2025 to 16 February 2026, marking a period of unbalanced elements but also opportunities for those who know how to seize them.

The fire element, representing the wealth star, dominates the year’s energy. Businesses related to fire, such as restaurants and the food industry, are likely to thrive. While this year is unstable and eventful, introducing earth and metal elements can fuel growth and prosperity, bringing good luck by the year’s end.

The sickness star takes the center grid this year, indicating the potential for a disease to emerge. Additionally, not all months will be favorable, and we may experience strong typhoons in the third quarter. However, recovery will be swift, and positive developments will bring optimism and encourage diplomacy.

The snake, known for shedding skin to disguise its true nature, teaches us the importance of timing and strategy. By staying cool, vigilant and aware, you can strike at the right moment and reap great rewards.

Orientation luck in every direction

Northwest — 3

Affected by the presence of the conflict star.

The Star of War resides here.

This area produces argumentative situation. So, if you are on a meeting, never sit on this section or face this direction.

These bring quarrelsome energy to everybody including the household. It means everyone is affected unless you subdue this element.

CURE:

•Put up a blue color-like paint on the wall.

•Place water energy, such as a fountain, on this location to suppress the conflict star.

•In the northwest room or home, try to have water features to subdue the conflict star.

•Never face this direction as this will lead you to arguments and misunderstanding.

Southeast – 1

•Presence of the victory white star and growth star.

•The white star brings victory in every competition you undertake It is associated with winning and attaining succes.

•Place of the Tai Sui, God of the Year.

•Place of the Matriarch, beneficial for mothers or older women.

•This direction is needed to be activated for women so they will shine bright like stars.

•This direction brings good fortune and quick success.

•There is promotion in the household whose entrance is facing this direction.

•Wood and water are present in this direction, further activating the lucky star.

ACTIVATE:

•Activate this location by placing water element such as fountain or a painting of water objects.

•Place fast growing plants like money tree to activate this lucky area. But be sure to take care of the plant.

Northeast — 5

This the place of the five yellow star (Wu Wang star) that brings disaster.

It has an earth element.

This area emanates misfortune or reverses fortune.

This star must be subdued to protect the household.

Try not to face or sit on this direction during a meeting for you will be unlucky.

CURE:

•Place more fire element by introducing red color on the room.

•Do not place crystals or any earth elements in this area to avoid activating the earth energy.

•Use red for decoration or furnishing.

South – 6

Presence of the heaven star.

This is the place of the horse.

Wood feature must be in this section.

ACTIVATE:

•Activate this corner by placing a wood chime to create sounds of abundance.

Center Grid – 2

Sickness star resides here.

Beware of this section since this area poses a big threat to your health.

As much as possible, try not to stay in this section of your home, office or room.

The area should avoid having water elements.

CURE:

•Excessive noise is not advisable in this direction.

•Bright lights are needed to counteract the negative star.

•The element of the sickness star is metal. Thus, it must not be strengthened by fire element.

•Never have any water placed in this direction as it will produce more afflictions.

•Place crystals.

West — 4

The scholastic star and travel star are present.

The romance star in this direction brings lot of love.

If single, this is the chance to meet a partner.

For married couples, keep your partner beside you.

Travel is a good sign for those born during the year of Pig and Dog.

Students will excel academically.

ACTIVATE:

•Place a seashell in your living room to activate travel luck.

•Flowers with pink color, such as peonies, should be displayed in this corner for romance luck.

•You can also add a globe in this direction to activate your education luck.

East — 9

Completion and Prosperity stars are present.

Place of the Tai Sui, God of the Year.

Place of the Patriarch, beneficial for fathers or older men.

This is the direction needed to be activated for males to shine bright.

ACTIVATE:

•Enhance with fire element by introducing red color on the room.

•Place crystal objects in this direction such as porcelains that represent earth element.

•Never place any water element in this direction such as fountain or any painting related to water.

•Place light or any red color to brighten and activate this area.

•Use red decoration or furnishing in this area.

Southwest — 8

Presence of wealth luck star.

The number 8 brings luck to the household especially if the center area is well lighted.

Red must dominate this area to bring wealth and prosperity luck.

Place light on the center of the dining and living rooms.

ACTIVATE:

•Place six or eight lucky coins that are tied using a red ribbon.

•Place eight rod metal wind chime. The sound of the metal chime will bring abundance and good luck to your home.

•You can place lamp to brighten this area. This will bring the chi energy.

•A windmill facing this direction attracts more prosperity luck.

North — 7

The robbery and broken soldiers stars reside in this direction.

Metal star and color red indicate robbery and violence. Red also symbolizes blood.

CURE:

•A metal object recommended here to protect you from being cheated or robbed.

•At least put a Chinese guardian in this area if your door opens in this direction to ward off unwanted visitors.

•Place a mirror, which represents fire, to ease down the bad star.

Remember, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “forewarned is forearmed.” Half of the victory is already in your hand.

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