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February 8, 2016 begins the Year of The Fire Monkey. And no joking, loquacious Monkey is going to flip the year on its head with mirth and laughter. After two years of intense, focused Wood energy, optimism will rise and hidden intuitions will surface. Featured themes are mixing things up, creative change and taking risks. Monkey’s enthusiasm, need for stimulation and play, plus their inquisitive nature naturally lightens the mood. Their infectious sparkle will indeed rub off on you. Your energy will be bright, upbeat and you will just feel good about your ambitions with a plentiful supply of courage to push you out of your comfort zone and into action.

Yang Fire dominates Metal and will weaken Metal. However it doesn’t create a danger because Monkey is a strong Metal Element. Fire melts Metal and when Metal becomes fluid it means change will happen quickly. The two elements create the atmosphere for spending money, especially on travel and trendy items. Flexibility and humor are assets to cultivate and will serve you well in this Monkey Year. Expect anything can happen because it will. And watch for deception or you could be taken advantage of. Have your senses about you in all your dealings, especially concerning your finances and business.

Communication predominates and witty repartee will highlight social interactions. We will find our inner comedian and enjoy the spontaneity of conversation. There is better than good luck available but it will be random. Cleverness and the ability to solve problems will be enhanced. Taking small risks, original ideas and style will receive recognition and rewards.

Fire emits joy but the flip side is feeling scattered and disorganized which leads to frustration. Tempers will flare but move on quickly. Don’t be surprised if you feel impetuous which could lead to giving something valuable away or acting in ways that are not in alignment with your values. Think first!

Monkey’s continuous dialogue and Fire’s excitement may keep you up at nights. Balance your life with relaxation. Baths, walks in Nature, qigong and yoga will help settle a restless mind. The nervous system will be affected, possible nerve pain and we may see more cases of Shingles than previous years. Fire depletes Water. Watch out for inflammatory conditions of the kidneys and the bladder. Be careful about fire in your home, burns and accidents. On the upside the Metal element present your efforts to exercise, watch your diet and lose weight will be rewarded.

Entertainment, fashion, marketing/advertising, real estate, home remodel and renovations, food business, automobile industry, banking are favored. High tech can expect a decline. Airline industry will not do well and there may be more accidents. The popularity of drones and robots will increase.

What’s happening to your Chinese Zodiac animal this year? Well you might want to hang on to your knickers! Here is a brief synopsis of what’s coming up in the Year of the Fire Monkey.

H.H. Grandmaster Lin Yun Rinpoche taught us that, “When the Snake meets the Monkey all will be overcome by their capable wisdom.” The Snake is the most compatible sign to the Monkey but check your Zodiac animal reading to be sure the the Snake is the appropriate animal to carry or wear for 2016.

Rat It’s a banner year with the Rat forming a Golden Triangle with the Monkey. Expect lucky connections that reward your ambitions. Very likely you will receive a promotion. You might consider starting your own business or if self-employed expanding your business. Your confidence and health are at their best. Finances are good. Romance is happy. Be mindful of jealousy. Balance the need for fame and exposure and being humble in your dealings with people. Social life is enhanced. Your health is good but watch your kidneys. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Ox Luck is average. Remain slow and steady and stay home more often. The quiet life will serve you best this year. In order to avoid pitfalls, do not gamble. You will make money when you focus on your career not from speculation. If you are married your relationship will improve. If you are single look for a partner. You will see improvements by the end of the year. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Tiger People born in year of Tiger clash against the year. It’s okay to move your home, change jobs or travel. But take extra precaution, don’t engage in risky sports like driving an airplane, scuba diving, driving fast cars or parachuting. Heed Chinese superstition of the year and do not gamble nor speculate. Money may come and go. Romance is a bit complicated and family life tense but even with these setbacks your professional career will be good. In your health be aware of sharp objects. Chanting the Five Thunders for protection. Ask me how to get this mantra. Carry the Dragon and the Rat for good luck.There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”. Performing “The Golden Cicada” three nights in a row at Chinese Lunar New Year is advised. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony.

Rabbit You will be surrounded by Helpful People and your compatibility with peers will also be enhanced. Your reputation is your good fortune more than money this year. Keep your coins in your pocket, do not wander into gambling casinos. Avoid speculating on the stock market or start up businesses. Team work is favored and business partnerships. Don’t engage in risky sports and be careful around sharp objects  otherwise your overall health is good. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake to make your good luck even be better. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Dragon Dragon and Monkey form a Golden Harmony. You will do well financially with help from other people. Building a nest egg will be easy if you stay focused on work. Reach out to elders and young people, the year favors these type of positive relationships. If you are married give extra attention to your spouse and children. Because Metal is sharp objects be especially mindful of using sharp utensils. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake to make your good luck even be better. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Snake You are Monkey’s “secret friend” which gives you special status and the enjoyment of good luck but be mindful of minor conflicts. Controversies might rise. Stay low key in order to get things done. Your money luck is strong this year and will help you with investments. If you haven’t diversify your portfolio, look into it. Personal relations will go smoothly. If you are not married consider tying the knot. If you are married listen more and be loving. Your overall health is better than in years past. Be careful when driving. Carry a three dimensional Snake for good luck. Carry a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Horse Good luck and good fortune are highlighted. A year to travel by cruise ship or train will be relaxing ways to get up close and personal. Your finances will be plentiful more so than your fame. The more authority you have, the more money you can make. Be on the look out for love triangles. And if you are married, beware of extra-marital relations. If you are single, focus on work. Not a year for romance. Your health is favorable but be careful when driving or using knives. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Ram There is some clash with the Year God. Communication can be misconstrued and misunderstandings can ruin a great relationship. Before you speak swallow your saliva three times. You could be accident prone carry a three dimensional image of the Snake. Good news your wealth luck is stable. Be conservative in your investments. Not the year to pursue a relationship if you are single. Pay attention to your blood pressure, stay hydrated and don’t let your thoughts run away. Take needed time to be alone. Pursue you artistic sensibilities to release and relax. Performing “The Golden Cicada” three nights in a row at Chinese Lunar New Year is advised. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Monkey You sit atop the Year God. You may be given to party all night long which leads to overstimulation and exhaustion. Have fun but keep your sights on balance. You will naturally be more of what you are: funny, witty and charming. But remember to be tactful. Starting a career in the healing professions is ideal (and heals you). Your wealth luck is good. You will receive opportunities to get a promotion. If you are self-employed the energy favors expanding your business. Gambling is not advised. Performing “The Golden Cicada” three nights in a row at Chinese Lunar New Year is advised. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Rooster A good year for you. Helpful People flock to you and your finances are stable. Your interpersonal relationships are glowing. Your reputation supersedes your finances so make strong connections. You may be occupied with more than one romance. Enjoy the variety and act responsibly. If you are married beware of extra-marital relations. If you are single find a matchmaker and get serious about a life long partner. Enjoy your circle of friends. Your health overall will be good. “Receiving Auspicious Ch’i” improves love relationships as well as career. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Dog Mobility is featured. You might move your home or travel. Your money luck comes not from investments but the good relationships you form. If you are married focus on being more loving. An opportunity for marriage may present itself but not without making your Feng Shui suitable. Place your bed in command and if possible move the bedroom to the back of the house. Include colors of love: pink, peach (until you find your partner them move that color out), green to maintain health and yellow for stability. Plants raise the oxygen levels and that clears the brain for communication. A stable headboard, (doesn’t necessarily have to be wood or solid and definitely not metal which increases the electro-magnetic frequencies) joins you with your partner. “Receiving Auspicious Ch’i” improves love relationships as well as career. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony. Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Pig A very auspicious year! Heaven, Earth, money luck are all good. Your relationships will go well. Your finances are stable. With your generous nature you help friends financially, buy don’t go into business partnerships. You may feel deserted and feelings of loneliness will come up where romance is concerned. “Receiving Auspicious Ch’i” improves love relationships as well as career. Ask me how you can acquire this ceremony. Be understanding and forgiving with family, there may be some volatility under foot. However your social contacts are fine. A good year for health. You will feel vibrant! Carry Monkey’s secret friend, a three dimensional Snake for good luck. There is a ceremony that turns this lucky animal into a sacred talisman. It is included in the “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”.

Thank you Paul Ng and Khadro Crystal Chu  for your inspiration.

Ritual celebrations help us link to the past. It strengthens our ties and builds our Ch’i. Celebrations are necessary for society and for the individual–for they are about cultural identity, life transitions and personal discovery. The Chinese believe they form a spiritual protection against unseen forces. Creating stability leads to success and prosperity.

I have put together the main ceremonies in “Three Lucky Feng Shui Secret Traditions Packet”+ Two Bonus Cures with a special lucky cure and the Three Secret Reinforcements (body, mind, speech) to amplify your intentions. Cost: $36 discounted to $27 + nine red envelopes (allow time for mailing the red envelopes to me).

Perform these good fortune traditions on Chinese Lunar New Year’s Eve (Year of the Fire Monkey in the US is February 7, 2016), along with thousands, our collective wishes strengthen each other’s intentions and empowers our actions.

Welcome the Wealth Gods Bring the Wealth Gods right into your home with this midnight tradition. Fortunate blessings, safety, protection, better health and prosperity accompany their blessings for the year to come.

The Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell Remove all work problems, relationship problems, all the things that are not going well in your life, health problems and bad luck. In this ceremony you are peeling them off like the shell from the egg. Your true self, your good chi can surface from the crust of life’s difficulties and you can attract what you desire with a clear heart.

Changing The Chi Of The House and Transforming The Fortunes For Individuals and Residences Space clear and bless your home. Eliminate the residue of old patterns, negativities and resentments. It wakes up the house with fragrance and invites new beginnings and happy chi (which by its nature attracts good health, abundant wealth, fame and prosperity).

Bonus, Cure For Uncomfortable Fluctuations Ceremony for when business and personal life are going up and down, up and down. If your health or finances are swinging from bad to worse.

Bonus, The Red Slipper Cure It can stop with the occurrence of bad luck. If you are at the end of your rope this maybe the perfect cure for you.

Secret lucky cure, Receiving Auspicious Ch’i  This method can be used to attract all the good fortune, health and abundance that light up on a wedding day. If you want to be married, try this method. It can also bring good fortune to the proceedings of a legal battle, worry about finances or trials of a marriage.

Three Secret Reinforcements The main amplifying tool for any cure or adjustment in the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui. It is a ritual way of adding extra strength to any cure. It is an active blessing that combines three mystical ingredients of body, mind and speech.

Contact me via email: bette@shenmenfengshui.com to order your packet.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! May you experience supreme good health, boundless good luck and infinite prosperity!

The Meaning Behind Chinese Lunar New Year
The Five Fold Happiness are five attributes the Chinese honor, cultivate and renew every Chinese Lunar New Year celebration. I have included folkloric customs of what to display and activities to do at Chinese Lunar New Year’s eve. 

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