The Year of the Water Dragon

The Year of the Water Dragon begins on February 4th, 2012. 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 which falls on January 23, 2012. 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.

If you look at the table below and the Year Pillar, you will see Yang Water sitting above the Earth Dragon.  Both elements are Yang.  Earth controls Water in the 5 element theory, and is also called a clash or opposition.  As you can imagine, when you have a powerful yang earth energy (like a mountain) trying to control a powerful water energy (like the ocean), huge tension is created.  Therefore, 2012 will be another year for weather extremes such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and landslides as these two elements fight for supremacy.  August and December may be particularly volatile.  It is interesting to note that the doomsday date of 21/12/2012 has very strong water elements present in the four pillars of that day, which may indicate a large event involving water such as an earthquake triggering a tsunami or heavy flooding.

Birth Chart of the Year of the Water Dragon 2012

In contrast to European dragons which are considered evil, Chinese dragons symbolise potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, hurricane and floods. Because of this association, they are seen as "in charge" of water-related weather phenomenon. They can show themselves as water spouts (tornados or twisters over water).

In times of drought or flooding, it was customary for the local gentry and government officials to lead the community in offering sacrifices and conducting other religious rites to appease the dragon, either to ask for rain or a cessation thereof.

The dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good luck! The Emperor of China usually uses the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power! In China, the birth rate goes up considerably in the Year of the Dragon, as many believe a child born in this year will bring good luck to the family!

1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, so please don’t think it means the end of the world as many doomsayers have predicted for 2012.  According to the I-Ching and Chinese study, we are currently in the middle stage of the 8th Hexagram with around 60,000 years to finish the 8th Hexagram of which there are 64 Hexagrams, so civilisation has a long way to go.  Perhaps you might like to view an interesting short video 2012: Science or Superstition which debates  'How much of what we're hearing is science and how much is superstition? In this film the leading researchers, writers and scientists in the field tell us exactly what this date means to them, why it's important, and what we should expect.'

I believe there will be a continuation of the political and social unrest we saw in 2011.  Remember, disharmony and tension can bring about wonderful changes and breakthroughs, so I believe 2012 will see many new inventions and scientific breakthroughs, particularly in the area of health and healing.  Saturn rules the earth element in Chinese Astrology, so governments and governing bodies in the public and private sectors will be unstable and challenged to change.  There is hidden water in the Earth Dragon so you can expect a year of tough competition in business.

2012 adds up to the number 5 in numerology suggesting change and freedom will be key issues in 2012 - not freedom just for the sake of it, freedom to express creativity and spirituality.  Travel, adventure and the desire for experience is highlighted!

If you look at the chart above, you will notice no Fire is present.  Fire makes people feel optimistic positive, and enthusiastic.  The absence of Fire in 2012 will mean people will generally feel quite pessimistic and cautious in 2012.  May and June are fire months, so these months will bring sunnier vibes.  The strong water energy present in 2012 will make people feel like storing, retracting, and going within, so this will be another year where people will tend to save and hold onto their assets.

Industries that will do well in 2012: Paper manufacturing, forestry, books, furniture, newspapers, tv, fashion and design, promotion, education, environmental industries.

Industries that will not do well in 2012: Airlines, entertainment, stock market/shares, finance, energy will be unstable. Water related industries such as shipping (cruises) will fluctuate and accidents are possible. Machinery, engineering and technology will have average results.  Earth industries such as property and house prices will fluctuate in 2012.

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, 2012 is the year of Yang Water over Earth Dragon.

• If you have a Monkey, Rat or Rooster in your four pillars, 2012 is considered a good year for you.
• Rooster people may meet someone special in 2012.
• If you have a Snake or a Rabbit in your four pillars, you will meet helpful people in 2012. Often they appear like guardian angels who help you on your journey.
• If you have the Monkey, Rat or Tiger in your four pillars, you will be very restless for change in 2012.  You may change jobs, residence or travel overseas for a new career or holiday.
• If you have Ox, Dog, Goat or Dragon in your four pillars, you may find health issues feature.  You may put on weight or lose too much weight, or generally feel run down.  Make sure you take care of your health in 2012.
• If you have a Dragon in your day pillar, relationships may be trying in 2012.

If you go to my Chinese Astrology Chart - Four Pillars Calculator you can calculate your four pillars for free. Your four pillars chart will be set out like the chart above which is the Four Pillars of 2012, the Water Dragon year!

Feng Shui Energies for 2012

The Annual Flying Stars are the feng shui energies that relate to the compass directions on the Earth Chart or World Chart for the 2012.

If you have had a specific feng shui analysis of your home or business by myself, 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 which follows is for people who have not had the benefit of having a specific feng shui analysis, but would still like some guidance and help for the upcoming year.

When not read 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 or office front door, or bedroom is located in the South East or the North.

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

1 = Wisdom

If your home or business is located in the South, 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 South, your health and relationships will be good. Clear the clutter out of your bedroom, and ensure it looks beautiful, relaxing and tidy.

2 = Sickness

If the front door of your home or business is located in the North, 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 North, 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' and 'my guardian angels protect me'.

3 = Conflict

If the front door of your home or business is located in the South West, your may be financially worse off in 2012, with the risk of more 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 afffirmaton such as 'I am a magnet for money'. If your bedroom is located in the South West, 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

If the front door of your home or business is located in the East your finances will be good this year. You may find you have more interest for your products and romantic proposals too. It also supports academic success this year! To support the energies, at the entrance place 3 or 4 lucky bamboo in a vase and keep the entrance tidy and visually beautiful. If your bedroom is located in the East your health will improve and your relationships may improve. However as romantic liasons are stimulated, you could have problems with competition, particularly if the bedroom is a mess and looks terrible. Place 3 or 4 lucky bamboo in the bedroom and keep it neat, tidy and beautiful this year to enhance good relationships and academic success.

5 = Misfortune

If the front door of your home or business is located in the South East, your finances and business may be very challenging in 2012. The 5 misfortune star brings bad luck of all kinds, such as bankruptcy, sickness, accidents, catrastrophe. Place 6 Chinese Coins at the entrance to your home or business and use the sound of metal. The sound of metal weakens the misfortune 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, your health and relationships may be more 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 on a regular basis. Say an affirmation in the bedroom such as 'I have perfect health and relationships' every time you chime.

6 = Power & Authority

6 is located in the center this year.  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 center,  please ensure your bedroom is neat and visually attractive to bring out the positive qualities which will enhance your health and relationships in 2012.

7 = Fire and Accidents

If the front door of your home or business is located in the North West, 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 diminsh 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 North West, your health may be worse in 2012. Ensure you have a fire alarm in the bedroom, check the all 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

Congratulations! If the front door of your home or business is located in the West, you will find your finances & 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 West, your health and relationships will improve this year. Buy a lovely red rug or picture and place them in your bedroom this year.

9 = Fame & Good Reputation

Great news! If your home or business is located in the North East, because of your growing reputation and fame, 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 prosperous 8 Water Star.  If your bedroom is located in the North East, your health and relationships will improve this year. Buy a lovely red rug or picture and place in your bedroom this year.

The South East is where the Grand Duke resides 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 Tips

To welcome in the Year of the Water Dragon, 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 Dragon bring you peace and prosperity! Carol G Partridge

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