The Manila Times

Marites Allen talks realty prosperity, constructi­on jubilation

- BY VINA MEDENILLA

TRANSFORMA­TION is predicted to come in various shapes, forms and sizes this year, as the Wood Dragon symbolizes a period of change.

Internatio­nally renowned feng shui master Marites Allen characteri­zes 2024 as the year of transforma­tion, further describing it as the most mythical and auspicious year for the opportunit­ies and positive energy it will bring.

She says in a press event, “This year is [about] letting go of the old, welcoming the new and nurturing our dreams for a brighter future. Do something that will set you apart.”

To attract luck and good fortune, Allen expresses that now is a faVORABLE TIME FOR A HOME OR OFfiCE makeover, encouragin­g the addition of new furniture, appliances or equipment in the living and working spaces.

However, she advises that during the renovation, lucky and unlucky directions must be considered. Be cautious of unlucky sectors such as the southeast, center, west and northwest for they may bring illness, arguments, misfortune, robbery and VIOLENCE IN THE HOUSE OR OFfiCE.

As for the lucky areas, Allen asserts victory may be found in the east, prosperity awaits in the southwest, wealth is in the north, windfall is in the northeast, and education, travel and romance are in the northwest.

When revamping spaces this 2024, Allen advises not to touch the inauspicio­us sectors due to the presence of the Dragon and its enemy sign, the Dog. If renovation is deemed necessary, she says it is best to consult her in order to go through certain formulae that will help avoid star-crossed directions for the Year of the Wood Dragon.

“If a family has an alternativ­e place to stay during the renovation period — away from the house being renovated — then all sectors of the house or property can be renovated safely,” Allen suggests. “They can also acquire cures and enhancers from Frigga Charmed Life to enhance the luck of their homes.”

Lucky color, elements

The element for this year is, of course, wood, signifying that the color associated with luck this time is green.

In an interview with The Manila Times, Allen says, the wood element refers to the primary material used when building a property. It also REPRESENTS GREENERY, TREES, flOWERS and color motifs such as greens and browns.

It also goes without saying that SINCE WOOD IS THE PRECURSOR OF fiRE, then red is the color of passionate energy for prosperity.

Moreover, Allen explains that the incorporat­ion of the color blue or WATER ELEMENT WILL ALSO BE BENEfiCIAL this year in the same way that plants, symbolizin­g the lucky color green, need water to grow and thrive.

“These colors are going to be special for 2024,” the geomancy expert says.

In the face of the challenges or hindrances that this year may present, Marites Allen advises everyone to be like water, saying, “Just surRENDER AND GO WITH THE flOW.”

Favorable industries

In relation to the water and wood elements, favorable businesses that existing or aspiring entreprene­urs can explore are industries related to TECHNOLOGY, ARTIfiCIAL INTELLIGEN­CE, RObotics, augmented reality and renewABLE ENERGY BECAUSE THESE fiELDS HAVE higher chances of attracting opulence.

Allen reveals that most industries may flourish in 2024, but there might be disruption­s in the water sector. Having said that, she adds that it is safe to invest in jewelry, silver, metal, gold or land.

An ally in home, office transforma­tion

To help with all the transforma­tions and renovation­s that will bring luck to households and workplaces this 2024, Wilcon Depot stands as a trusted partner of many Filipinos WHEN IT COMES TO HOME AND OFfiCE projects for maximizing prosperity this year and beyond.

With an extensive product selection from constructi­on supplies, houseware, officeware and chic interior items to electrical tools, gym equipment and car accessorie­s, Wilcon Depot has the products and expertise to help customers transform their living and working spaces THAT NOT ONLY REflECT THEIR STYLE, BUT also attract good luck.

Sporting the lucky color of 2024, Wilcon Depot is on a roll for the year ahead. Wilcon Depot celebrates Chinese New Year (CNY) by offering up to 50-percent discount on selected products across all categories with its CNY Price Drops promo from Feb. 5 to 10, 2024.

A part of its commitment to bringing premium home and building solutions to more communitie­s is the opening of its 91st store and the fiRST DO IT WILCON (DIW) STORE IN Morong, Rizal on January 12, which ALSO MARKS THE fiRST DIW STORE TO open this 2024.

Furthermor­e, Wilcon Depot celebrates a milestone with the launch of another DIW store in Valencia, Bukidnon on Jan. 26, 2024.

These store openings align with Wilcon Depot’s #FlyingHigh­To100 campaign that sets the ambitious goal of reaching 100 operating stores in the Philippine­s by 2025.

Apart from its brick-and-mortar stores, Wilcon Depot also has a strong online presence. For home AND OFfiCE IMPROVEMEN­T SOLUTIONS, customers can easily browse through Wilcon Depot’s online store at https://shop.wilcon.com.ph/. They can also contact Wilcon’s hotline at 88-WILCON (88-945266) for a convenient shopping experience. This allows customers to convenient­ly explore Wilcon Depot’s offerings, easily find product details, and make purchases anytime or anywhere without the need to physically visit the stores; thereby, elevating the shopping experience of its customers.

The strategic move to further integrate technology in its operations holds the potential to unlock promising opportunit­ies for prosperity this year.

For consultati­on with Marites Allen, email events@fengshuiqu­een. com. For updates, follow @MaritesAll­en on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO ?? Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon with optimism, Wilcon Depot sets a positive tone for the first quarter of the year with its recent store openings. It inaugurate­s its 91st store in Morong, Rizal, which is the first Do It Wilcon store to open this 2024.
CONTRIBUTE­D PHOTO Welcoming the Year of the Wood Dragon with optimism, Wilcon Depot sets a positive tone for the first quarter of the year with its recent store openings. It inaugurate­s its 91st store in Morong, Rizal, which is the first Do It Wilcon store to open this 2024.

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