Feng Shui and Fortune in 2020 Year of Rat, and FAQs You Should Note

A quick guide to Feng Shui and fortune of 12 zodiac signs in Year of Rat, and answers to a few frequently asked questions.

In the last two weeks I shared with my Facebook Page subscribers the Feng Shui guide and fortune forecast for the coming Year of Rat.

Some subscribers have asked follow-up questions. I would like to share the answers here as they are useful to all people. The Feng Shui guide and fortune forcast are also recap below for your handy reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the new year begin? On 1 Jan or first day of lunar new year?

A: For the purpose of Feng Shui and personal astrology, the answer is neither one. According to traditional Feng Shui theories, a new year begins in Spring, one of the 24 solar terms, which usually falls on 4 Feb every year. The Feng Shui and personal fortune forecasts should take effect on this day.


Q: If I was born after the lunar new year but before 4 Feb, what is my zodiac sign?

A: The prevailing zodiac sign changes on 4 Feb. For example, if a baby was born on 26 Jan 2020, although this is the second day of the lunar new year, Spring (for the purpose of Feng Shui) has not yet come. The zodiac sign of this baby should be Pig (2019) instead of Rat (2020). The same principle applies to other years when the lunar new year is before 4 Feb.


Q: My zodiac sign is Rat and this is the Year of Rat. Some people say this is not good. What should I do?

A: When your zodiac sign is the same as the year’s sign, it is called a year of natal sign return. It happens once every 12 years. Should you be afraid of it? Not necessarily. It may not be the best year for some people but there are also people who could be benefited from it, all depends on your personal Bazi or astro chart. As a Feng Shui practitioner, I usually recommend my clients to refrain from pursuing big plans. By being conservative, you have already avoided much troubles.


Q: There is a construction site outside my house, and it is located right at the corner with bad Feng Shui in this year. What should I do?

A: Bad Feng Shui energy is usually associated with Earth (one of the five natural elements). According to traditional Feng Shui theories, Metal could be used to reduce the effect of Earth (since Metal is a product of and consumes Earth). If you encounter any health problem and suspect that the construction site is the origin, you may place six metal coins or a wind chime with six layers or tubes in that direction.


Feng Shui Guide


Fortune Forcast for 12 Zodiac Signs

Wish you a happy and prosperous Year of Rat!

2020 Feng Shui Guide (2) – The Bad Directions

These are the directions with bad energy in 2020 Year of the Rat. Learn the do’s and don’ts here~

In the last post we have revealed the direction with the best energy in 2020 the Year of the Rat. This time, we shall see what directions are bad.

Bad Directions in 2020 Year of the Rat

Worst Feng Shui Direction – East

In the coming Year of the Rat, East is the worst direction. A bad flying star will move to the East. This notorious flying star is related to disaster, disease and bad luck.

Another Bad Feng Shui Direction – South

In 2020, another bad flying star will occupy the Southern direction. The nature of this flying star is similar to the previously mentioned one but the magnitude of the bad energy is lower.

Do’s

If the main entrance is in the Eastern or Southern corner or facade of your house, you may place six or seven metal coins nearby. The bad energy belongs to the Earth element, metal could be used to reduce the impact of the bad flying star.

If the toilet, kitchen or bedroom in your house is in either one of these two bad Feng Shui corners, in the coming Year of the Rat you should place the metal coins in these places.

Don’ts

A new year deserves a facelift of your house but remember, avoid carrying out building works in these two bad Feng Shui directions.

If works are unavoidable, for example a repair of spalled concrete is needed, try to begin the works in other directions and gradually extend to the bad Feng Shui areas. You may also place six or seven metal coins in the working area to use metal to reduce the impact of the bad flying stars.

Next time, we shall begin to examine the do’s and don’ts of people of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. Hopefully with good Feng Shui at home as well as good perfonal energy, your 2020 Year of the Rat will be a prosperous year!

2020 Feng Shui Guide (1) – The Best Direction

Explains which direction has the best energy in Feng Shui in 2020 the Year of the Rat.

Welcome to 2020! As the Year of the Rat is coming soon, many people are eager to know how to boost their luck. Same as previous years, I shall explain what you should be aware of when doing Feng Shui in this year.

The Best Feng Shui Direction in 2020 Year of the Rat

According to traditional Feng Shui theory, there are nine flying stars that occupy the eight directions and the centre mansion. They change their locations every year. By knowing the whereabouts of the stars with good and bad energy, we know which directions are good and bad.

In 2020 the Year of the Rat, the direction where the star with the best energy occupies is Northwest.

Do’s

If the entrance of your house is in the Northwest corner or facade of your house, congratulations, it means that you have a chance of having a good year!

If your bedroom or study room is in the Northwest corner, it is also good Feng Shui.

Don’ts

Please note, however, that you should also check the natal chart of your house. If there are bad flying stars in this direction, you may have a mixed experience of good and bad luck in this year.

Besides, if the toilet is in this corner, the bad energy of the toilet may also be triggered. If this happens in your house, try placing six or seven metal coins in the toilet to reduce the effect of the bad energy.

In our next post, we shall examine the bad feng shui directions in 2020 the Year of the Rat and how you could deal with them.