What the cluck! Our feng shui expert gives his Year of the Rooster forecast
The Year of the Rooster is upon us, and we’ve already got something to crow about. (After all, crowing is better than crying!) To find out how your 2017 will shape up, we’ve called in one of the most sought-after professional feng shui and Bazi consultants in the world, Kevin Foong, to present a special Chinese zodiac forecast, exclusive to The Philippine STAR.
Foong is of Kevin Foong Consulting Group, a global organization devoted to the teaching of feng shui, Bazi (4 Pillars of Destiny), Mian Xiang and other Chinese Metaphysics studies. He is well versed in Bazi, San Yuan and San He Feng Shui, Qi Men Dun Jia, Face Reading, Vedic Astrology and landform Feng Shui and teaches these subjects in English language.
Extensively featured in top publications and media like The Sunday Times, Business Times, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post and others, from an early age, Foong developed an immense interest in Chinese Metaphysics, western astrology and numerology, and learned from various masters in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, India, Singapore and Malaysia. He credits his multimillion-dollar busi- ness success to using feng shui and is known for highly accurate Bazi readings that predict events and help his clients make important life decisions on wealth, health and relationships. He is also chief executive officer of Singapore’s largest web hosting firm, HostSG.
Read on to find out your fortune in the Year of the Rooster.
RAT (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984 1996, 2008)
Focus of the year: Build rapport.
Lucky numbers: 2, 3, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 32).
Lucky colors: blue, gold, green. This is a year to embrace new opportunities and prosperity! Place emphasis on building good rapport with your colleagues as they will help you in your career. Do avoid high-risk investments although there will be opportunities for you to earn a new source of income.
OX (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
Focus of the year: Patience.
Lucky numbers: 1, 4, and numbers containing 1 and 4 (like 14 and 41).
Lucky colors: white, yellow, green. It is an auspicious year for you! You will see great advancement in your career and relationships. There will also be opportunities for you to obtain wealth and promotion. It is also an excellent year to find a partner for those who are single. Married couples can also look forward to a happy and stable relationship this year.
TIGER ( 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
Focus of the year: Consistency. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, and 4 and numbers containing them (like 13 and 43).
Lucky colors: blue, gray, orange. This is a year where you will reap the rewards of your hard work! However, do stay away from high- risk investments. Career-wise, consistent focus will give you better luck at work. For those who are single, widening your social circle will help you find “the one”!
RABBIT ( 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
Focus of the year: Health. Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 6, and numbers containing them ( like 34 and 46).
Lucky colors: red, pink, purple, blue. This is a year where staying down-to-earth will bring great opportunities. Try to stay low-profile and avoid legal offenses and unnecessary business partnerships. Although this is not a good year to consider marriage, those who are single still can look forward to a fruitful relationship.
DRAGON (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
Focus of the year: Tolerance. Lucky numbers: 1, 6 and 7. Lucky colors: gold, silver, grayish white.
It is a splendid year for you! There will be great advancement in your work, career and business. Take the opportunity to explore new ideas and business ventures. Starting a new business this year is also advisable. Those who are married should practice tolerance and improve communication with their partner. Single dragons will have to put in extra effort to find the right partner this year.
SNAKE ( 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Focus of the Year: Career. Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9, and numbers containing them (like 28 and 89).
Lucky colors: black, red, yellow.
Relationship luck with others is looking good this year! Use this chance to network and advance your career. Career luck gets a lift, as there’s a good chance for promotion. However, do avoid high-risk investments. For both married and single snakes, 2017 is a great year for love relationships!
HORSE ( 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Focus of the Year: Career. Lucky numbers: 2,3, 7, and numbers containing them (like 23 and 37).
Lucky colors: yellow and green. Auspicious stars are shining for you this year! Work relationships will be great and there’s a chance for promotions and overseas work assignments. However, do stay away from high-risk investments and loans. Those who are single will enjoy good love luck this year!
GOAT ( 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Focus of the Year: Stay low-profile.
Lucky numbers: 2, 7, or numbers containing 2 and 7 (like 27 and 72).
Lucky colors: green, red, purple. Relationships will enjoy a boost this year for both married and single Goats! Career-wise, it is best to keep your head low and put in extra effort. Be prudent with your investments and watch your expenses. Take the chance to learn a new skill for the future.
MONKEY (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 2004)
Focus of the Year: Giving maximum value. Lucky numbers: 4 and 9. Lucky colors: white, blue, gold. This year sees a big change, luck-wise, and will be a much smoother year for you! Income will be stable although investment luck is average. There is a chance for a promotion if you do your best in your career. Those who are looking for a partner should spend more time socializing.
ROOSTER (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
Focus of the Year: Staying calm. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, and 8. Lucky colors: gold, brown, yellow.
It is important to stay calm and keep a level head this year. Career-wise, stay focused and do your best if you wish to go far. It will be best to avoid high-risk investments. Practice patience in your relationship with your loved ones.
DOG (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
Focus of the Year: Relationships.
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 9, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 49).
Lucky colors: red, green, purple. Auspicious stars will be protecting you this year! Beware of backstabbers and focus on your career. Investment luck looks promising although you need to stay prudent. Relationship luck is great for singles looking for life partners.
PIG (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
Focus of the Year: Upgrading. Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8, and numbers containing them (like 25 and 58).
Lucky colors: yellow, gray, brown, gold.
Those born in the Year of the Pig can look forward to a better year in 2017. Concentrate on improving your relationship with your colleagues for a better chance for a promotion. Stay away from investments. Spend time with your loved ones for better relationship at home. There’s also a chance for extensive travel this year.