The Year of the Fire Horse, according to feng shui master or geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez, is a “year of creativity and innovation.”

As such, the creative fields, such as media and entertainment, are seen to be auspicious this year, the feng shui master of Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony told DAILY TRIBUNE in an exclusive interview during New World Makati’s recent launch of its new Lunar New Year menu at its luxury Chinese dining restaurant, Jasmine.

“It's a yang fire horse, and there are five elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal. This year is going to be fire. So yang fire — what that means is that it's going to be a year of intensity, creativity, innovation,” he explained.

“The good thing is that any business can flourish because it has to do with innovation. So people who are able to innovate and provide something new that differentiates themselves, be it business or something that would further their career, they're the ones who are going to do well,” he said.

Risk of burnout

Hardworking people, however, are warned that since the year is characterized by short bursts of energy, “there's also a risk of burnout and at the same time it's a year that's going to be very impulsive,” said Fernandez.

“People will do things, say things without really thinking, so quick temper,” he shared.

The key, he advised, is to “tame the horse” using “cures” and “enhancers.”

According to the 2026 Flying Star Chart of feng shui expert Jen Yu Chua, who owns Binondo-based Dragon Phoenix Enterprises, the Victory, Success, or Winning Star lies in the Center.

Thus, she advises businesses to put in this direction enhancers such as Fly on Monkey on Horses, Trinity Horses, Victory Seals, Three-Tiered Victory Stupas, Dragon Teroise, and Victory Flags or Banners.

Good enhancers

Meanwhile, according to the chart, the Prosperity Star is in the South East this year. Thus, 9 Rods Abacus, Cowrie with Shells, Prosperity Fortune Rat, Personal Affinity Pet, Golden Mangrove, Treasure Chest, Forest of Wealth, Money Tree and Lucky 9 Trophy are good enhancers in this direction.

People are advised to take care, as the Five Yellow Star, Misfortunes or Tai Sui Conflict Star is in the South. As cures, 2026 Tai Sui Plaque, Five Element Pagoda, Mantra Pillars, Bejeweled Elephants, Mandala Offerings Tower, Peacocks and Pair of Piyao are recommended.

“In 2026, Tai Sui resides in the South 2 sector; avoid facing or disturbing this direction through renovation or local activities,” Dragon Phoenix Ent. said in its infographic.

“When offended, it may bring challenges or obstacles, but when respected and appeased, Tai Sui blesses you with protection, stability and guidance. It also marks a year of transformation, where challenges can turn into opportunities for growth and new beginnings.”