MANILA, Philippines - Place a water fountain in your home to attract money and wealth, and don't stay in your room if it's on the eastern part of the house.
These are some of the ways to bring good luck in the Year of the Rabbit, which begins on February 3, according to feng shui expert Joy Lim.
"Financially, magiging maganda tayo. Maganda kasi ang star sa southeast (Financially, this would be a good year because of the southeast star)," she said in an interview on dzMM's Pasada Sais Trenta Sabado.
She warned, however, that violence may be more prevalent in the country this year.
"Kailangang sobrang mag-ingat ngayon (We need to be extra careful)," she said.
The eastern part of the house, traditionally a source of good health in feng shui, is the "unluckiest" place to stay this year in terms of money and relationships, Lim said.
If your bedroom happens to be here, she suggested that you move to another area to rest, at least for the next few months.
"Alamin ang orientation ng bahay with a compass (Know the orientation of your home by using a compass)," Lim explained.
Don't let tables, chairs and other furniture face this direction, and avoid making too much noise in the area, she added.
The same thing goes for the western part of the house, which is the home of the rooster. Lim said this Chinese zodiac may not find as much luck in 2011 compared to the others.
The southeast part of your home, however, is a lucky place this year in feng shui. Lim said placing moving water here may increase prosperity and wealth energy in the area.
She said this may come in the form of a water fountain or a bowl with water and fish, particularly koi, which symbolizes happiness and good fortune in feng shui.
Toilets and trash bins should not be seen here as these "flush out" luck and money, according to Lim.
Place the trash bin in another part of your home, and for those who can't move their toilets, add a water fountain southeast of this area.
'Lucky' charms
Certain items can also help attract good fortune in the Year of the Rabbit, said Lim, who also sells Chinese good luck charms.
Among them is a set of 3 coins bound together by a red ribbon, called the "money catcher," which is said to bring financial luck when placed inside your wallet.
For those who want to wear these good luck charms, several accessories with different stones are sold across the country during this time of the year.
Also available are figurines in different sizes that promise more luck in different aspects of a person's life -- from health and relationships to career and business success.
The items, which can be displayed at home or in the workplace, usually take the form of Buddha and animals from the Chinese zodiac such as dragons.
Despite the so-called luck that feng shui charms and practices provide, Lim stressed that one must not rely solely on this ancient Chinese system. Getting ahead in life, she said, still requires a lot of hard work and effort.
"Hindi ito magic na andiyan na agad. Kailangan ng effort dito (This isn't like magic. It also requires effort)," she ended.
source: abs-cbnnews.com
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