2009 ended with lingering news of Tiger Woods, though this time for his conquests in a different sport. That Tiger Woods made headlines was not new, that he was specifically poised to make headlines in 2009 was anticipated too, in a metaphysical sense: His name ‘Tiger Woods’ could be literally interpreted as Jia Yin [甲寅] - an entire Wood pillar. The predominant 2009 Qi [气] was Ji Chou [己丑] - an entire Earth pillar, which had a natural tendency to combine with Jia Yin, thereby subsuming it totally. The ‘big tree’ collapsed, so to speak.
The Tiger Woods saga serves to reinforce the concept of Qi as an omnipotent, omnipresent, universal field. Everyone, everywhere, everything tangible and intangible is subject to its influence, whether willingly or unwillingly, knowingly or unknowingly. In any one year, things resonating with the predominant Qi, directly or indirectly, will tend to manifest. Usually, public figures (esp. politicians, movie stars, sportsmen, socialites, religious leaders, etc.) are the immediate ones in its line of fire, since news of these people are considered more worthy for headlines, and hence carry greater weight in forming our collective memory of the year.
Nonetheless, the manifestations may be for better or for worse, or sometimes for both better and worse! Whichever way the pendulum swings depends very much on what goes on before. It must be understood that an occurrence is never an independent impromptu incident, but rather the culmination of a string of related incidences, at a time when it resonates with the predominant Qi. For instance, a crook may be perpetuating his vices freely seemingly above the laws, but it is only so because his time is not yet due. There will definitely come a time when he resonates with the predominant Qi, and the laws eventually catch up with him. Conversely, an honest businessman may be diligently working his stuff but producing mediocre results. However, when the time comes and he happens to be associated with the predominant Qi, it can jolly well be his breakthrough year. All the hard work prior to this merely strengthens his foundation so he is ready for the big break. Hence, it pays to consistently invest our best efforts at all times for all things.
Most importantly, much as we are subject to the pervasive influences of Qi, we retain our free will to decide and to act. We are afterall still our own master of destiny! In the case of Tiger Woods, had he not strayed beyond the golf courses, he could have remembered 2009 merely as a year where he was beaten odds-on-favourite by South Korean Y E Yang at the USPGA Championship, or perhaps, a year where he was downed with bad knee injuries.
Qi by itself is neutral, there is nothing good or bad about it, it is simply nature. ‘Good’ and ‘bad’ are really just two sides of the same coin, both are equally likely to come by. What we desire we term as ‘good’, what we do not we define as ‘bad’. The context in which Qi manifests plays a part in this regard, say in nature’s transpiration cycle, rains may bring forth devastating floods where the rivers are congested, but in a drought stricken region, it is god sent. If we take a step back and reflect upon things, ‘bad’ may not be that ‘bad’ afterall for we can learn from our mistakes. On the contrary, ‘good’ may not be ‘good’ at the end of the day if we become complacent and slack. Our attitude matters.
With a positive attitude, let us embark on the journey to decode the predominant Qi for 2010 - Geng Yin [庚寅], Year Of The Snow Tiger:
It arrives on 4th February 2010 at 0648 hours, your local time. Babies born before this are riding on the tail end of the 2009 Plantation Ox, only babies born after this can truly roar. However, babies born on this date, especially if born around this time, tend to carry the traits of both Ox and Tiger. Simply put, they are the ambiguous lot!
Geng is Yang Metal [阳金], representing the West, while Yin is Yang Wood [阳木], representing the East. There is a clash between the Heavenly Stem [天干] and the Earthly Branch [地支], the mediating agent Water [水] is missing. The annual star 8-White [八白年星] flies into the central palace, replicating the Period 8 Flying Star Chart [下元八运飞星盘]. These can potentially manifest as the followings, some already taking place during this transition period:
1) The scent of money permeates the air, implying economic outlook is generally good as profits are in view and people become more willing to spend. The catch here is that those who experience a ‘bad’ year in 2009 can expect a change to ‘good’ year in 2010. Conversely, those who experience a ‘good’ year before will have to take stock of their expenditure lest there is a need for pay-offs in the second half of the year;
2) Conflicts between the upper and lower tiers (ie. between government and its people, companies and their customer base, top management and its subordinates, parents and their children, etc.) will gradually build up resentment if not handled with care, and can result in open defiance towards year end. High profile legal battles involving the two tiers are expected, such as the law suit against OCBC. Recent events indicate that such conflicts can also take on a global front, in the form of diplomatic brushes between USA (West) and China (East) over Google’s accusations. Nevertheless, it is crucial to bear in mind that negotiation is better than confrontation;
3) Green movement gains urgency, with more revelations of the environmental impacts of deforestation and stricter controls on the logging industry;
4) Water related issues tend to surface, ie. shortage of water, water pollution, new ways to manufacture water, dams, etc.. Perhaps Hyflux’s shares will escalate in view of this tendency. It may also be about ships or water creatures, ie. missing ships, fresh discoveries about sunken ships (eg. Titanic, Noah's Ark), etc.. The recent plankton infestation of 200,000 fish at farms off Pasir Ris testifies to this effect;
5) Terrorist activities, esp. involving decapitation of hostages or bio-chemical warfare, may pose a major setback for anti-terrorism campaigns;
6) News relating to amputation of limbs / prosthetics, and blindness / sight, or perhaps a remake of the movie “Zatoichi Meets The One Armed Swordsman [独臂刀大战盲侠]” is in the pipeline. It is no wonder that Sandra Bullock is receiving rave reviews for her performance in The Blind Side at this transitory juncture, since her initial ‘S’ resonates with the 2009 Qi, and her last name ‘Bullock’ aptly reifies a Yin-Chou (Tiger-Ox) combination (ie. the Bull is being ‘locked’ by the Tiger), while the ‘blind’ in The Blind Side is self-professing;
7) Seismic activities, eg. earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc., which already caused mass destruction at Haiti, and which will likely wreak further havocs in the Land Of The Rising Sun - Japan, or in other countries in the northeastern or southwestern parts of the world;
8) Accidents on the road as well as in the air, esp. if the vehicle alludes to tiger or the cat family. On the brighter side of things, John Woo is planning a new movie based on the Flying Tigers, while Tiger Airways reportedly had a roaring good start with their IPO launch;
9) More awareness about the exploitation or endangerment of cats, ie. tigers, lions, etc.;
10) Troubles in Thailand, or involving Thai girls;
11) Special news of Mother Teresa, Sai Baba, Mama Lauren or religious figures associated with the fatherly or motherly connotations, or even of things associated with the legendary Ali Baba;
12) Religious conflicts or discoveries. Malaysia already got a taste of it with the ‘Allah’ issue leading to arson attacks on churches. If not resolved sensitively and sensibly, it may escalate into ethnic-political unrests in the region;
13) Rekindled interests in Baba Nyonya culture, the Japanese manga - Totoro, the ancient Chinese scholar Tang Bo Hu [唐伯虎], and Marcel Duchamp’s cubist painting “Nude Descending A Staircase, No.2”;
14) Health alerts relating to digestive systems (eg. spleen, stomach, intestines), liver hardening, kidney / gall stones, breast cancer, and nervous system;
15) Higher incidence of or news reporting on multiple births, eg. twins, quadruplets, etc.. Such multiplicity may also manifest geographically or architecturally, ie. as twin peaks or twin towers / ‘split’ buildings, eg. Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala Lumpur), Ren Building (Shanghai), Marina Bay Sands (Singapore), etc.. Interestingly, Dr M also started blabbering about ‘911’;
16) UFO sightings, possibly above rainforests.
Besides, names (ie. of people, countries, companies, products, etc.) exhibiting the following qualities tend to resonate with the 2010 Qi. Hence, they will have a higher chance of experiencing 2010 as a more eventful or impactful year, for better or for worse:
a) Initials ‘J’ & ‘T’, esp. if repeated. In this regard, somehow the demise of Johnson & Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson, who was also reportedly engaged to Tila Tequila, uncannily coincided with the arrival of 2010. Meanwhile, Japan Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, and Jon Bon Jovi is expected to attract more limelight;
b) Repeated initials, shapes, syllables or alphabets, esp. ‘BB’, ‘MM’ & ‘AA’, eg. AIA, Coca-Cola, Coco, Audi’s logo, etc.. Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, will have to tread his grounds with extra caution;
c) Repeated numbers, esp. ‘7’ & ‘8’. As exemplified by the events in 2009, numerical repetitions may manifest in terms of age, ie. people who are 77, 88, 33, … years old. As if to signify this, Iskandar Ismail - Sultan Of Johor passed away recently at age 77. In the context of shapes, Four Leaves’ logo design appears like a joined, inverted ‘88’. For punters, the number ‘2’ has a tendency to transform to ‘7’;
d) English names or Chinese characters relating directly or indirectly to Wood or Tiger (esp. if the Water element is lacking) tend to face more challenges, ie. Tiger, Woods, Forrest, Bush, Thunder, Timber, Flora, Net, Cage, 菲，梅，林，陈，森，树，柳，茆，震，雷，苟，桦，虎，etc.;
e) Chinese names with dual, repetitive, split or striped characters, eg. 陶喆，王菲，成龙，晶晶，朋，森，林，柳，茆，王，羽，毛，川，大，etc..
In terms of industry performance, it is often difficult to pin-point which is more profitable, as profitability really depends much on individual’s business acumen. Moreover, it is also difficult to assign a single element to a particular industry since industries are quite often a combination of elements. Where stocks are concerned, our personal favourable elements remain a reliable source of inspiration. Nevertheless, there are still certain perceivable metaphysical traits which may be taken as an alternative guide while considering decisions. For instance in 2010:
Opportunities are aplenty for the Metal [金] industries, ie. legal profession, banking, finance, pharmaceutical research & development, surgery, insurance, jewelry, hardware, gold, silver, precious stone mining, machinery, etc.. However, such positive outlook may be destabilized if the pursuit and management of wealth is forced and uncontrolled, or if the money involved is exceedingly huge. Hence, it is important to garner the necessary support before executing your business plans, bearing in mind consultation and negotiation are the keys to success. Related colours are white, gold, silver, or other shiny metallic hues; related forms circular & spherical.
Fire [火] industries, though not dominantly featured, may still offer some pleasant surprises. These include information technology, internet, electronics, entertainment, lighting, recreation, airline, fashion, automobile, photography, energy (electricity, oil, gas, coal), etc.. Related colours are orange, red, pink, purple or other bright colourful hues; related forms vertically triangular & pyramidal.
Water [水] industries tend to thrive since Water is the most critical element for 2010. These include tourism, shipping, beverages, seafood, fish farming, aquarium, pornography, etc.. Related colours are blue & black; related forms wavy & fluid. However, extra vigilance will be necessary as 2010 is a year where Water related things tend to go missing. Hence, on the side of caution, it is advisable to invest more in insurances for various coverages, esp. if the business involves the northeastern and southwestern parts of the world.
Earth [土] industries will be experiencing a busy year. Unfortunately, work there is, but money does not come by easily. Therefore, it is important to ascertain your scope of work and the remunerations before commencement, lest your efforts are put to waste. Emotional frustrations must be kept in check, and court cases to be avoided. Earth industries include construction, property, Feng Shui [风水], cosmetics, food (esp. flour & meat), pottery, hospitality, etc.. Related colours are yellow, brown, or other earthen hues; related forms squarish, cuboid & castellated.
Wood [木] industries look set to suffer in 2010. Fortunately, not all is lost provided strategic synergy can be established with Water industries or the Water element can be somehow introduced. Wood industries include education, printing, arts, publishing, textile, Chinese medicine, furniture, logging, landscaping, agriculture, vegetarian food, etc.. Related colours are green & jade; related forms vertically upright & elongated.
Now, according to Chinese calendars (mapping both solar & lunar), 2010 Year Of The Snow Tiger is regarded as a Blind Year since there is no Li Chun [立春] (Arrival Of Spring) within the lunar year (ie. 14.02.10 - 02.02.11). Hence, it is said to carry a special message: For the mature and single - high time to act blind and tie the knot, age very different also ‘boleh’ (‘can’ in Malay), not ‘bo-leh’ (‘don’t have’ in Hokkien). As Hokkiens will have it, mai hiam buoy pai lah (don’t pick, it’s not that bad afterall)! For the rest of us, shut our eyes for a moment and we’ll see a whole new world of perfect people!
The Tiger Woods saga serves to reinforce the concept of Qi as an omnipotent, omnipresent, universal field. Everyone, everywhere, everything tangible and intangible is subject to its influence, whether willingly or unwillingly, knowingly or unknowingly. In any one year, things resonating with the predominant Qi, directly or indirectly, will tend to manifest. Usually, public figures (esp. politicians, movie stars, sportsmen, socialites, religious leaders, etc.) are the immediate ones in its line of fire, since news of these people are considered more worthy for headlines, and hence carry greater weight in forming our collective memory of the year.
Nonetheless, the manifestations may be for better or for worse, or sometimes for both better and worse! Whichever way the pendulum swings depends very much on what goes on before. It must be understood that an occurrence is never an independent impromptu incident, but rather the culmination of a string of related incidences, at a time when it resonates with the predominant Qi. For instance, a crook may be perpetuating his vices freely seemingly above the laws, but it is only so because his time is not yet due. There will definitely come a time when he resonates with the predominant Qi, and the laws eventually catch up with him. Conversely, an honest businessman may be diligently working his stuff but producing mediocre results. However, when the time comes and he happens to be associated with the predominant Qi, it can jolly well be his breakthrough year. All the hard work prior to this merely strengthens his foundation so he is ready for the big break. Hence, it pays to consistently invest our best efforts at all times for all things.
Most importantly, much as we are subject to the pervasive influences of Qi, we retain our free will to decide and to act. We are afterall still our own master of destiny! In the case of Tiger Woods, had he not strayed beyond the golf courses, he could have remembered 2009 merely as a year where he was beaten odds-on-favourite by South Korean Y E Yang at the USPGA Championship, or perhaps, a year where he was downed with bad knee injuries.
Qi by itself is neutral, there is nothing good or bad about it, it is simply nature. ‘Good’ and ‘bad’ are really just two sides of the same coin, both are equally likely to come by. What we desire we term as ‘good’, what we do not we define as ‘bad’. The context in which Qi manifests plays a part in this regard, say in nature’s transpiration cycle, rains may bring forth devastating floods where the rivers are congested, but in a drought stricken region, it is god sent. If we take a step back and reflect upon things, ‘bad’ may not be that ‘bad’ afterall for we can learn from our mistakes. On the contrary, ‘good’ may not be ‘good’ at the end of the day if we become complacent and slack. Our attitude matters.
With a positive attitude, let us embark on the journey to decode the predominant Qi for 2010 - Geng Yin [庚寅], Year Of The Snow Tiger:
It arrives on 4th February 2010 at 0648 hours, your local time. Babies born before this are riding on the tail end of the 2009 Plantation Ox, only babies born after this can truly roar. However, babies born on this date, especially if born around this time, tend to carry the traits of both Ox and Tiger. Simply put, they are the ambiguous lot!
Geng is Yang Metal [阳金], representing the West, while Yin is Yang Wood [阳木], representing the East. There is a clash between the Heavenly Stem [天干] and the Earthly Branch [地支], the mediating agent Water [水] is missing. The annual star 8-White [八白年星] flies into the central palace, replicating the Period 8 Flying Star Chart [下元八运飞星盘]. These can potentially manifest as the followings, some already taking place during this transition period:
1) The scent of money permeates the air, implying economic outlook is generally good as profits are in view and people become more willing to spend. The catch here is that those who experience a ‘bad’ year in 2009 can expect a change to ‘good’ year in 2010. Conversely, those who experience a ‘good’ year before will have to take stock of their expenditure lest there is a need for pay-offs in the second half of the year;
2) Conflicts between the upper and lower tiers (ie. between government and its people, companies and their customer base, top management and its subordinates, parents and their children, etc.) will gradually build up resentment if not handled with care, and can result in open defiance towards year end. High profile legal battles involving the two tiers are expected, such as the law suit against OCBC. Recent events indicate that such conflicts can also take on a global front, in the form of diplomatic brushes between USA (West) and China (East) over Google’s accusations. Nevertheless, it is crucial to bear in mind that negotiation is better than confrontation;
3) Green movement gains urgency, with more revelations of the environmental impacts of deforestation and stricter controls on the logging industry;
4) Water related issues tend to surface, ie. shortage of water, water pollution, new ways to manufacture water, dams, etc.. Perhaps Hyflux’s shares will escalate in view of this tendency. It may also be about ships or water creatures, ie. missing ships, fresh discoveries about sunken ships (eg. Titanic, Noah's Ark), etc.. The recent plankton infestation of 200,000 fish at farms off Pasir Ris testifies to this effect;
5) Terrorist activities, esp. involving decapitation of hostages or bio-chemical warfare, may pose a major setback for anti-terrorism campaigns;
6) News relating to amputation of limbs / prosthetics, and blindness / sight, or perhaps a remake of the movie “Zatoichi Meets The One Armed Swordsman [独臂刀大战盲侠]” is in the pipeline. It is no wonder that Sandra Bullock is receiving rave reviews for her performance in The Blind Side at this transitory juncture, since her initial ‘S’ resonates with the 2009 Qi, and her last name ‘Bullock’ aptly reifies a Yin-Chou (Tiger-Ox) combination (ie. the Bull is being ‘locked’ by the Tiger), while the ‘blind’ in The Blind Side is self-professing;
7) Seismic activities, eg. earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc., which already caused mass destruction at Haiti, and which will likely wreak further havocs in the Land Of The Rising Sun - Japan, or in other countries in the northeastern or southwestern parts of the world;
8) Accidents on the road as well as in the air, esp. if the vehicle alludes to tiger or the cat family. On the brighter side of things, John Woo is planning a new movie based on the Flying Tigers, while Tiger Airways reportedly had a roaring good start with their IPO launch;
9) More awareness about the exploitation or endangerment of cats, ie. tigers, lions, etc.;
10) Troubles in Thailand, or involving Thai girls;
11) Special news of Mother Teresa, Sai Baba, Mama Lauren or religious figures associated with the fatherly or motherly connotations, or even of things associated with the legendary Ali Baba;
12) Religious conflicts or discoveries. Malaysia already got a taste of it with the ‘Allah’ issue leading to arson attacks on churches. If not resolved sensitively and sensibly, it may escalate into ethnic-political unrests in the region;
13) Rekindled interests in Baba Nyonya culture, the Japanese manga - Totoro, the ancient Chinese scholar Tang Bo Hu [唐伯虎], and Marcel Duchamp’s cubist painting “Nude Descending A Staircase, No.2”;
14) Health alerts relating to digestive systems (eg. spleen, stomach, intestines), liver hardening, kidney / gall stones, breast cancer, and nervous system;
15) Higher incidence of or news reporting on multiple births, eg. twins, quadruplets, etc.. Such multiplicity may also manifest geographically or architecturally, ie. as twin peaks or twin towers / ‘split’ buildings, eg. Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala Lumpur), Ren Building (Shanghai), Marina Bay Sands (Singapore), etc.. Interestingly, Dr M also started blabbering about ‘911’;
16) UFO sightings, possibly above rainforests.
Besides, names (ie. of people, countries, companies, products, etc.) exhibiting the following qualities tend to resonate with the 2010 Qi. Hence, they will have a higher chance of experiencing 2010 as a more eventful or impactful year, for better or for worse:
a) Initials ‘J’ & ‘T’, esp. if repeated. In this regard, somehow the demise of Johnson & Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson, who was also reportedly engaged to Tila Tequila, uncannily coincided with the arrival of 2010. Meanwhile, Japan Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, and Jon Bon Jovi is expected to attract more limelight;
b) Repeated initials, shapes, syllables or alphabets, esp. ‘BB’, ‘MM’ & ‘AA’, eg. AIA, Coca-Cola, Coco, Audi’s logo, etc.. Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, will have to tread his grounds with extra caution;
c) Repeated numbers, esp. ‘7’ & ‘8’. As exemplified by the events in 2009, numerical repetitions may manifest in terms of age, ie. people who are 77, 88, 33, … years old. As if to signify this, Iskandar Ismail - Sultan Of Johor passed away recently at age 77. In the context of shapes, Four Leaves’ logo design appears like a joined, inverted ‘88’. For punters, the number ‘2’ has a tendency to transform to ‘7’;
d) English names or Chinese characters relating directly or indirectly to Wood or Tiger (esp. if the Water element is lacking) tend to face more challenges, ie. Tiger, Woods, Forrest, Bush, Thunder, Timber, Flora, Net, Cage, 菲，梅，林，陈，森，树，柳，茆，震，雷，苟，桦，虎，etc.;
e) Chinese names with dual, repetitive, split or striped characters, eg. 陶喆，王菲，成龙，晶晶，朋，森，林，柳，茆，王，羽，毛，川，大，etc..
In terms of industry performance, it is often difficult to pin-point which is more profitable, as profitability really depends much on individual’s business acumen. Moreover, it is also difficult to assign a single element to a particular industry since industries are quite often a combination of elements. Where stocks are concerned, our personal favourable elements remain a reliable source of inspiration. Nevertheless, there are still certain perceivable metaphysical traits which may be taken as an alternative guide while considering decisions. For instance in 2010:
Opportunities are aplenty for the Metal [金] industries, ie. legal profession, banking, finance, pharmaceutical research & development, surgery, insurance, jewelry, hardware, gold, silver, precious stone mining, machinery, etc.. However, such positive outlook may be destabilized if the pursuit and management of wealth is forced and uncontrolled, or if the money involved is exceedingly huge. Hence, it is important to garner the necessary support before executing your business plans, bearing in mind consultation and negotiation are the keys to success. Related colours are white, gold, silver, or other shiny metallic hues; related forms circular & spherical.
Fire [火] industries, though not dominantly featured, may still offer some pleasant surprises. These include information technology, internet, electronics, entertainment, lighting, recreation, airline, fashion, automobile, photography, energy (electricity, oil, gas, coal), etc.. Related colours are orange, red, pink, purple or other bright colourful hues; related forms vertically triangular & pyramidal.
Water [水] industries tend to thrive since Water is the most critical element for 2010. These include tourism, shipping, beverages, seafood, fish farming, aquarium, pornography, etc.. Related colours are blue & black; related forms wavy & fluid. However, extra vigilance will be necessary as 2010 is a year where Water related things tend to go missing. Hence, on the side of caution, it is advisable to invest more in insurances for various coverages, esp. if the business involves the northeastern and southwestern parts of the world.
Earth [土] industries will be experiencing a busy year. Unfortunately, work there is, but money does not come by easily. Therefore, it is important to ascertain your scope of work and the remunerations before commencement, lest your efforts are put to waste. Emotional frustrations must be kept in check, and court cases to be avoided. Earth industries include construction, property, Feng Shui [风水], cosmetics, food (esp. flour & meat), pottery, hospitality, etc.. Related colours are yellow, brown, or other earthen hues; related forms squarish, cuboid & castellated.
Wood [木] industries look set to suffer in 2010. Fortunately, not all is lost provided strategic synergy can be established with Water industries or the Water element can be somehow introduced. Wood industries include education, printing, arts, publishing, textile, Chinese medicine, furniture, logging, landscaping, agriculture, vegetarian food, etc.. Related colours are green & jade; related forms vertically upright & elongated.
Now, according to Chinese calendars (mapping both solar & lunar), 2010 Year Of The Snow Tiger is regarded as a Blind Year since there is no Li Chun [立春] (Arrival Of Spring) within the lunar year (ie. 14.02.10 - 02.02.11). Hence, it is said to carry a special message: For the mature and single - high time to act blind and tie the knot, age very different also ‘boleh’ (‘can’ in Malay), not ‘bo-leh’ (‘don’t have’ in Hokkien). As Hokkiens will have it, mai hiam buoy pai lah (don’t pick, it’s not that bad afterall)! For the rest of us, shut our eyes for a moment and we’ll see a whole new world of perfect people!
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