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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WATCH: 'Lucky' charms for 2016 Year of the Monkey

A feng shui expert showed "Kris TV" host Kris Aquino some of the items he believes will bring luck in the coming Year of the Monkey.

Some of the "lucky" charms include a resin statue of a monkey riding an elephant, a jade-colored monkey carrying a peach and a so-called "money tree" for business establishments.

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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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What to wear with your green Lumia

MANILA - "Wearing green, painting the office color green, using green bags or using green color elements would enhance money and wealth luck to you."

This is the forecast of popular feng shui expert Hanz Cua for the coming Year of the Sheep, which starts on February 19.

With that in mind, Microsoft Philippines has tapped one of the country's top professional make-up artists, Jake Galvez, to come up with a stylish look to match the lucky color.

"Green is a very versatile color that can be used as a great eyeshadow for day or night. It is also perfect for Filipina skin and best with brown or hazel eyes," said Galvez.

"Green as a makeup color is very modern, unique. It's also perfect for color combinations of eyeshadow shades. If you're wearing a green dress or something green, it is best to wear makeup that compliments your dress. You can use something warm on the eyes like taupe or something shimmery like gold or bronze," he added.

The company also asked actress Yana Asistio for tips on what to wear in combination with her green Lumia smartphone.

According to young actress, another way to incorporate the lucky green in your looks is with your outfits and accessories.

"Green is one of my favorite colors. I usually wear green if I want to catch the attention of people," said Asistio. "But since I can’t always wear green I can now bring other green items with me for luck."

Microsoft's Lumia line of smartphones, which are available in green, is available in the Philippines.

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Feng shui your hairstyle, wardrobe

MANILA, Philippines -- Girls want to be lucky in love in the Year of the Snake. But sometimes it isn’t all about luck. You have to work hard for it. “Cityscape” host Phoemela Baranda suggests women to be more beautiful and fashionable in order for guys take a second look. Here’s a tip: Get a great hairstyle and apparel that are feng shui to your sign. – “Cityscape,” February 3, 2013 

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