'Lucky' animal signs, businesses for 2017

MANILA – Three animal signs will be particularly “lucky” in 2017, according to a feng shui expert.

In an interview on the radio DZMM show “Sakto” on Thursday, Johnson Chua said people under the Rat, Ox and Dragon signs will have good luck next year.

“Rat, Ox at Dragon ang pinakamaswerte ngayong 2017,” he said.

When asked about the business that will do well in the coming Year of the Fire Rooster, Chua mentioned the food industry as well as media companies.

As for “lucky” colors, Chua said fashionistas who are feng shui believers can rest assured that they can wear whatever they want next year.

While yellow, red and blue are said to bring in a lot of positive energy, all other colors are generally “lucky.”

“Pwede po nating sabihin na wala talagang malas na kulay kasi ang 2017, lahat ng five elements nagpakita. So wala talagang masamang kulay,” he explained.

To those whose animal signs are not so fortunate in 2017, Chua advised them to wear crystals to ward off negative energy, particularly mental stress.

“Pinaka the best na pangontra sa health problem ay crystals dahil meron silang healing factor,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chua reminded that public that feng shui predictions should only be used as a guide in making decisions.

“It’s not feng shui that will decide what will happen to your life. It’s you. So kung baga, we use feng shui as a guide, pero nasa kamay natin ang kapalaran natin,” he said. “Alamin mo kung saang part ka swerte, kung saan ka medyo malas.”

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Feng shui tips to make your wedding 'lucky'

MANILA – Are you getting married this year? A feng shui expert suggests ways to enhance your luck on your big day.

Citing feng shui principles, Hanz Cua said details such as the venue of the wedding ceremony and reception could bring either positive or negative energy to the couple.

He advised couples to choose a venue with large windows to allow for light to enter, saying that more light signifies a brighter future.

The bride, he said, should consider wearing a gown in a color such as off-white, ivory, pale gold or pink instead of the usual pure white as this is associated with funerals in Chinese tradition.

In an instance when the bride needs to have “something borrowed,” she should get it from someone who has a happy and stable marriage, Cua said. This is to ensure that the couple will only get positive energy for their union.

Cua said it is also best for couples to make their exit from their wedding in a black car than a white one. He noted that black represents continuity, adding that the color will repel negative energy.

To those who want to take it a step further, Cua said wedding dates ending in 8 or 9 are considered auspicious in feng shui tradition. The number 8 shows eternity, while the number 9 stands for things that are whole and absolute. Dates with two numbers that add up to 8 or 9 are also considered lucky, he added.

While a lot of Filipinos do not believe in feng shui, many of them prefer to be on the safe side by adhering to its principles, buying trinkets and other “lucky” items for themselves and their homes.

Others, meanwhile, opt to respect the ancient Chinese system the same way that believers do not criticize their Catholic faith.

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Want to stay lucky on ghost month? Wear red panties

MANILA – Wearing red underwear may ward off spirits during the so-called ghost month, a feng shui expert said.

The ghost month is the seventh month of the lunar calendar and it will start on August 14 and go on until September 12 this year. The "ghost day" will fall on August 28.


During this period, spirits or "ghosts" of the dead are believed to descend and roam around the world of the living. The Chinese, who have a strong belief in the after-life, try to pacify these ghosts to prevent bad luck.

In an interview with psychic Stargazer on DZMM, feng shui practitioner Maxima Tiu said that aside from wearing amulets, one can also wear red underwear to deflect negative energy.

“Lagi tayong magsusuot ng red panty lalo na August para 'yung mga bad vibes hindi lumalapit sa atin. Don’t be afraid na it’s a ghost month,” she said.

Tiu also showed Stargazer several other charms that one may use as a personal accessory or display in their houses or offices which will supposedly absorb bad energy.



For Chinese people, the ghost month is commonly believed to bring more accidents and bad luck compared with other months of the year.

Nonetheless, Stargazer and Tiu emphasized that the amulets and charms are just a guide. Stargazer also advised listeners to always hold on to their faith when dealing with spirits and other entities.

“Ang inyo pong natunghayan ay pawang mga gabay lamang po. Tayo rin ang gumagawa ng kanya-kanyang kapalaran at ang pananalig sa Poong Maykapal ang higit na makatutulong tungo sa masaya at positibong pananaw sa buhay,” Stargazer said.

“Kahit ano po ang isuot niyo, kahit ano po ang hawak niyo, kapag kayo ay negatibo at grumpy lagi, wala rin pong effect 'yan kasi lagi kayong galit. Talagang kailangan natin maging positibo,” she added.

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Feng shui expert: 2014 not good for new relationships

MANILA -- If 2013 is the "best time to start over," 2014 is the "best time to go with the flow," according to a feng shui expert.

Citing her analysis of feng shui charts, Marites Allen said the Year of the Wood Horse, which will start on January 31, 2014, is not the ideal time to get into a relationship, tie the knot, invest or start a new business.

"This is actually the year in one sentence: going with the flow is key in the Year of the Horse," Allen said in a press conference on Tuesday.

"For relationships, you must do it before the end of the year... Relationships that would start next year are ill-fated. They're doomed. Heartbreaks and breakups are in store for them," she added. "But you can still take risks."

Allen said one can expect quick tempers and an "intense environment" to be common next year, noting the presence of two "aggressive sword stars."

Given these, the feng shui expert encouraged the public to maintain a positive attitude and to always think twice and take a step back before saying or doing anything.

"Expect to be misinterpreted a lot," she said.

'Lucky' signs

Allen went on to share which animal signs are "lucky" during the Year of the Wood Horse.

Aside from those who are born in the Year of the Horse, people under the Sheep and Monkey animal signs are predicted to get the energies of the "white star," which is associate with overall success, she said.

Other "lucky" animal signs include the Rooster, which is seen to have "heaven luck" or good karma, and the Rat, which is said to have more prosperity next year.

On the other hand, Allen said those who are under the Dragon and Snake animal signs may get into more arguments in 2014. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are more likely to suffer from illness; the Tiger and Ox may tend to be more violent; and the Dog and Boar may experience misfortune.

Allen stressed, however, that a person's luck does not only lie on his or her animal sign, citing human action and the environment.

"Pwede kasing lucky ang sign mo, pero puro nega (negative) ang mga tao sa paligid mo," she said, adding that these could be countered by certain feng shui-inspired charms.

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