Feng Shui Index

2015

YEAR GOAT
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 CLSA FENG SHUI INDEX 2015 OVERVIEW

Here we goat again

The debt the Chinese The two bazi
owe the goat/sheep Overview ............................................................................................3 in the chart below -
literally eight (Chinese)
written language. Previous goat years .............................................................................4 Hang Seng gets the leg-up to a higher ledge characters, which
The following words change position on a
all contain the goat Our annual forecast for our favourite Earth Rooster, the Hang Seng 60-year cycle - guide
Sector highlights ..................................................................................6
character yang Index, followed a trajectory last year, alas not the one we guided for. It predictions for the year.
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thats no reason to lose faith. We put it all down to simple horsing around.
Zodiac sign guide ................................................................................9

Famous faces ....................................................................................21 In this years forecast (see page 26), were expecting the second half to
end marginally higher than the start, but a month-by-month view tracks
Property outlook ...............................................................................24

a different path and youll want to stay away from cliffs late in the year.
CLSA Feng Shui Index 2015 .............................................................. 26
the second half, the hour and day pillars bring out the earth, meaning
Mi projects in slumber wake and we hear the Hang Seng crow. A new round
Xing
Beauty Auspicious
of infrastructure investment may occur.

The Wood-Goat year is presided over by wood and earth, and the former

A goats yarn
will restrain earths power. Indeed, people will be ornery this year. Dont

Cartoon confusion: Is it a sheep, a goat or a dog?

Xin
The Goat nearly missed out on being one of the 12 Chinese zodiac
animals - his place originally belonged to another. But is the zodiac sign
a sheep or a goat? According to the earliest table of animals, found on
to some nasty stars (theyre imaginary, but no less nasty for that).
Yu
Admire excavated Qin dynasty bamboo strips, the correct answer is . . . drum roll prompting hotels, jewellery, gold and silver, autos, electronics and Guide
. . . whip . . . growl . . . a dog! We kid you not. That version had neither
sheep nor goat and, while this is still in dispute, most Chinese scholars are clean as a whistleblower, so expect few corruption scandals. The
agree this zodiac sign was actually a dog. Where the goat year is Wood Goat is known for compassion, so expect stocks in Guanyin-
now, was once the horse, and where the horse is was a deer . . . and so related industries to rise. Wood Goats will need to pay attention to their
on. Our favourite change is still the snake, which in the earliest list of 12 health, thus preventative medical stocks will be in demand.

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was an insect - we certainly dont mourn the passing of the yang insect.
Confused? Consider this an important disclaimer. There is no right or
wrong in Feng Shui, little consensus and myriad
Finally, travel is not well-positioned for Earth Roosters, so all those who
put good money on the Hang Seng moving to the Spratleys may want to
Xing
ways of divining fortunes. Our forecasts for have a bet the other way. Otherwise the market may be challenged, and
Goodness Feng Sh Soar
the Hang Seng are based on the interplay of ui Index the best thing to do will be to put glasses of water in the north, south and
the destiny chart, or bazi for the year (on 2015 southwest - if youre making money, make it scotch and drink heartily.
page 3), and the birth date of the Hang Seng
Bazi - Interplay determines our forecasts
Index (24 November, 1969). Working with

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Yang Metal Yin Water Yin Wood Yin Earth Yang Wood Yin Metal Yang Earth Yin Wood
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Thick soup
Mao You hai wei
Yang Metal Yin Wood Yin Water Yin Metal Yang Fire Yin Water Yang Wood Yin Earth

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 PREVIOUS GOAT YEARS

2003: Water Goat 1979: Earth Goat

Hang Seng Index Hang Seng Index

The Water Goat The Earth Goat
stumbled along the staggered ashore from
grassy verge until the oil crisis in the
April, then put on wake of the Iranian
more than 50% Revolution and found
between May and the itself sitting on the
end of the year; horny
growth like that is a a small place called
wonder to behold and Shenzhen. Contrary to
Pan must have been international indices,
playing those pipes 01 Feb 21 Jan 28 Jan 15 Feb the Hang Seng
9,259 13,751 535 963
with the sweetest of
tunes as he ate hay year at the peak, and
while the sun shone. continued to rise early
in the new year.
12 Mar: Serbian PM assassinated; WHO issues Sars warning. 17 Feb: Eric Heiden equals the 1,000m world skating record.
28 Apr: Andre Agassi becomes the oldest No.1 tennis seed. 5 Mar: Voyager I departs for Saturn after observing Jupiter.
The Year of the

Capricorn rising

10 May: Taobao opens in China; a tornado outbreak begins. 8 Jul:

12 Aug: Liaoning Deputy Governor Liu Ketian is detained. 23 Aug: Iran opens a war front against the Kurds.
3 Sep: Hong Kong issues new-style banknotes. 5 Oct: China and West Germany sign a cultural exchange.
15 Oct: 15 Nov: Unabomber forces plane down.
Our 2003 Feng Shui Jay Bhatt
Stephen Leung 1 Nov: First gay pride march takes place in Taipei. 6 Dec: Beijing forbids any more big-character posters.
Cover
Dominic Chan
Amar Gill Wand-Bearers:

Kenny Lau Wicked Sorcerer of the East:

Jan Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug July June May April Mar Feb
(5)

(4)
Bad Feng Shui
(3)

(2)

(1)

1967: Fire Goat

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1991: Metal Goat

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Good Feng Shui
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CLSA Feng Shui Index for the Year of the Goat 2003

Hang Seng Index Dow Jones Index

On average, the Dow

rose over the year
before, but the Goat

The Metal Goat was when it jumped off

very much at ease the cliff. Yet the Goat
through the year, scrambled back up
15 Feb 03 Feb 09 Feb 29 Jan those rocky ravines
the hierarchical 858 864
3,413 4,672
herd was settled and so quickly that it leapt
Alpha slowly made into the air soon after
his way to the top the middle of the year
of the hillock. The 26 Feb: Beijing announces formal bid for the 2000 Olympics. 23 Feb: US forces begin largest offensive of the Vietnam War. before plummeting
index began around 9 Mar: Jiang Zemin announces national feelings in curriculum. 15 Apr: Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. back to a pleasant
3,400, hit 4,000 in grassy hillock slightly
14 May: Winnie Mandela sentenced to six years in jail. 6 May: Cultural Revolution-inspired workers riot in Hong Kong.
July and 4,500 the higher than it began
following January. 5 Jun: HK Legislative Council passes its Bill of Human Rights. 17 Jun: PRC explodes hydrogen bomb with a yield of 3.3mt TNT. the year.
15 Sep: HK citizens directly elect 18 to the Legislature. 1 Jul: Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band hits No.1 in charts.
25 Dec: Soviet Union is disbanded. 19 Nov: TVB begins broadcasting in Hong Kong.
18 Jan: Deng Xiaoping goes south on his tour. 21 Jan: Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam begins.

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 SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

Elementary dance Top sector picks

Overcoming cycle
Metals are going to be
decent this year, so in
addition to financials, February
keep an eye out for Best qi: WOOD

N
autos, jewellery, and the Sector: Retail
good metals such as silver
and gold. Be careful in
the high months (see
chart), some nastiness
putting all our faith into the sixth: codswallop. Spare a thought for March
threatens to demagnetise Best qi: EARTH
your metal - but the Sector: Property
second and third quarters old sages like Xie Zhaozhe, who spilt all that time, thought and ink
are looming strong.

element! The elements tend to bleed into each other - and thus one April
Best qi: EARTH
particular industry, say construction, may have contributions from earth Sector: Renewables
outperform the
predictions. Its not (concrete), metal (hardware providers), water (chemical ingredients),
C hina O il & Gas Gam ing Renewables
obvious in the bazi chart EARTH FIRE WATER EARTH
this Wood Goat brings
Francis Cheung Simon Powell Aaron Fischer Charles Yonts
Cashmere 2/4Q15
May
Cashmere 1/2Q15 Cashmere 3Q15 Cashmere 3Q15 Best qi: FIRE
Scamper 4Q15 Scamper 1H 15 Scamper 1Q15 Scamper 3Q15
Wood is the progenitor Overall Cashmere Overall Youre kidding Overall Feta Overall Cashmere Sector: Financials,
In assessing the sectors, we concentrate on the relative strength of each Tech
ready supply of wood,
longer. Utilities and tech
should rise, and oil & gas respective monthly charts below. Overall, these are fairly balanced, bar June
recover. Best qi: FIRE
one crucial ingredient. Water! You would obviously be better served Sector: Tech, Utilities
by looking at what our sector heads are really saying.
Solid as a rock on
which the goat chooses July
to stand; foodstuffs, Best qi: EARTH
concrete and antiques Sector: China,
should all perform. Legal Property

their professions active

and this will spill over Elemental equilibrium: 20% August
into supply industries and Best qi: WATER

Generating cycle
renewables. The earth Sector: Financials
spreads wide and while
it may put pressure on
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Ut ilit ies Financials Technology Pro pe r t y
the goat, assistance in FIRE METAL FIRE EARTH
carrying the load should
Rajesh Panjwani Patricia Cheng Nicolas Baratte Nicole Wong September
Cashmere Oct Cashmere May Cashmere Oct Cashmere 1Q15 Best qi: WOOD
Elemental equilibrium: 20% Scampper 2/3Q15 Scamper 1/2Q15 Scamper 2/3Q15 Scamper 3/4Q15 Sector: Property,
Overall Youre kidding Overall Youre kidding Overall Feta Overall Cashmere Retail
The goat is wooden, it
stores wood and brings Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
October
Best qi: EARTH
cram schools and Sector: Commodities
educational equipment,
as well as forestry,
agriculture and gardens Elemental equilibrium: 20%
should thrive this year. November
Best qi: WOOD
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Sector: Retail
Its noticeable that there
is no water element in
the wooky mix this year -
December
were going to go out on Best qi: EARTH
a limb and suggest that Sector: Commod-
some part of the world - ities, Property
good grief, perhaps even
China will suffer droughts
this year - or at least a Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Commodities Transp or t Re ta il Telcos/Internet
water shortage. EARTH WATER WOOD FIRE January
Andrew Driscoll Paul Wan Xiaopo Wei Elinor Leung Best qi: METAL
Cashmere 1Q15 Cashmere 2/4Q15 Cashmere 3Q15 Cashmere 4Q15 Sector: Financials
Scamper 3Q15 Scamper 1/3Q15 Scamper 2/4Q15 Scamper 2/3Q15
Overall Cashmere Overall Feta Overall Feta Overall Youre kidding
Elemental equilibrium: 20%

Cashmere: Great Feta: Good Youre kidding: Not so bad Scamper: Avoid
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

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 AFFLICTION DEFLECTION ZODIAC SIGN GUIDE

Forewarned is forearmed The Goat

Water Goat:
1 Feb 2003 - 21 Jan 2004
5 Feb 1943 - 24 Jan 1944
GOOD FORTUNE: MID-NOV TO MID-DEC
Forces of malevolent energy in the Year of the Goat
Metal Goat:
For those of you still far enough down the food chain to work i Most holy satyr! Goats by nature are fond of nature and this is a 15 Feb 1991 - 3 Feb 1992
o wealthy to be bothered by bad luck - good year for them to hide in the woods. Its also the year for paying 17 Feb 1931 - 5 Feb 1932
so turn the page. Below we highlight the directions malevolent qi comes in its variant guises - Tai Sui, attention - so do reread that email youre about to send to your boss. Earth Goat:
Tsui Po, San Sha and Wu Wang . While never inescapable, we suggest some means to dodge their All things artistic and profound are in your stars, so park outside 28 Jan 1979 - 15 Feb 1980
1 Feb 1919 - 19 Feb 1920
art galleries and you shouldnt get a ticket. Creative activities are
predicted for young Water Goats, but those interested in technology Fire Goat:
Tai Sui - The Grand Duke Jupiter 9 Feb 1967 - 29 Jan 1968
may receive a call about their hacking. 13 Feb 1907 - 1 Feb 1908
If Hong Kong truly is the meeting point of East and West, then this might be the time to
to the natal sign is meant Wood Goat:
19 Feb 2015-7 Feb 2016
to herald a good year, but not so with this grand duke. This year, hes decamped to 24 Jan 1955-11 Feb 1956
SW1 See page 25). So if your front door faces SW, you may want to come in through Health Stick to a balanced diet - just the right amount of greens should
the bathroom window. As the Tai Sui revolve through the embodiment of 60 famous generals, the see you through. Whatever exercise is applicable, say walking to the
incarnation is Xu Caihou. Oh no, thats only in Zhongnanhai! For the rest of the world it is Yang Xian, chocolate aisle for the munchies rather than asking the maid to do Zodiac character:
a Song dynasty general. so, will see you in good health. Make sure you pay your premiums in

March, April, July and next January.

Tsui Po - The Year Breaker

Wealth Your habit of spending money as soon as you get it makes you
NE1 for this one. Pestilent qi, you might have thought, was from walking behind the Goat, but youll
1913, 1949, 1973, 2009) who have are yours for the taking, and remember to give 10% to the triads before
houses facing SW1 are advised to not have a beef with this guy and just buffalo their way out. The they ask for more. Water Goats are likely to sponsor charities while Fire
hour of the Ox is 1am to 3am, and no-one sees it coming then - so clearly nightclubs and street- Goats may consider a hetian jade amulet to protect their gains. Constant amulet:
Horse-shaped objects:
cleaning are your favoured occupations this year, or you could just move to Wanchai and do both. hung like a . . . so yes,
Love What was he doing, the great god Pan, down in the reeds by wear your lingam
the river? As it is your year, youre bound to feel horny - March, June, with pride.
San Sha - Three Killings N
September and December are the months to butt in. Romantic Earth
These good-fortune serial killers are marauding through the west this year - so Goats are likely to go in for home improvements (think George Clooney 2015 amulet:
An amulet with the
thats the direction you need to face. Technically this noxious group occupies in Burn after Reading). zodiac creatures
SAN SHA
SW1 to NW1, thats from 232.5 to 307.5. Not good if your house faces that (SW1 to NW1) represented in Sanskrit
direction. In fact, considering all the bad air around housing, this might be Career Staff changes will lead to opportunities; the stars think that - this will help you
with conversations at
a good year to move under a bridge: theres plenty of healthy a you have insider knowledge. April, July, August and November are
parties and inure you
promising, as is New Year, 2016. But Tai Sui is going to be with you, to any further public
s for trolls.
so your work needs to be quiet - we recommend titanium-oxide panels. humiliation.
Wood Goats will enjoy attending exhibitions - ensure it is not you!
Wu Wang - Five Yellows
N
Some stars are made bad, but this was born bad. It is responsible for all long- Guiding hexagram from the Yi-Jing (Book of Changes)
term sicknesses, some taking upwards of 80 years to manifest. Five Yellows
is in the west, so if living in that area of the house, April, July, September FIVE YELLOW Judgement: Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun
(WEST) at midday.
and next January are all times you may fall ill. To prevent a trip to hospital
youll need circular brass or metal objects: now do you understand why urban Image: Both thunder and lightning come. Thus, the superior man decides lawsuits and carries
manhole covers keep disappearing? out punishments.

Line: Nine at the beginning means: when a man meets his destined ruler, they can be together
metal element (if you couldnt work that 10 days, and it is not a mistake. Going meets with recognition.
out for yourself, you belong to a base metal). This means you should work for a company that has little
to do with, or does not face or is not overlooked by a company Verdict: Decides lawsuits? No need to be sheepish if going to the police meets with recognition,
youre the lawyer after all - being impaled on the horns of a dilemma is not for you.

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 Wood Monkey:
22 Jan 2004 - 8 Feb 2005
5 Jan 1944 - 12 Feb 1945
Water Monkey:
4 Feb 1992 - 22 Jan 1993
6 Feb 1932 - 25 Jan 1933
Metal Monkey:
16 Feb 1980 - 4 Feb 1981
20 Feb 1920 - 7 Feb 1921
Earth Monkey:
30 Jan 1968 - 16 Feb 1969
2 Feb 1908 - 21 Jan 1909
The Monkey The Rooster Wood Rooster:
9 Feb 2005 - 28 Jan 2006
13 Feb 1945 - 1 Feb 1946
GOOD FORTUNE: MID-APR TO MID-MAY GOOD FORTUNE: MID-MAY TO MID-JUN
Water Rooster:
Despite the fact that youre a born Monkey, impulsive behaviour will d 23 Jan 1993 - 9 Feb 1994
26 Jan 1933 - 13 Feb 1934
not be rewarded this year - leave those longevity peaches on the table
and you might just live a little longer. Travel is on the cards for all visiting the meticulous Rooster, some discomfort is possible and you Metal Rooster:
5 Feb 1981 - 24 Jan 1982
monkeys this year - new zoos all round! Wood Monkeys may travel may need to walk on eggshells, but it can still be a good year. Wood
8 Feb 1921 - 27 Jan 1922
close to home and appreciate a familiar place in a new way (perhaps Roosters who enjoy writing may look to publish; keep in mind that
catch public transport to work or school). haphazard blackmail notes are not a recognised literary genre.
Earth Rooster:
17 Feb 1969 - 5 Feb 1970
22 Jan 1909 - 9 Feb 1910

Fire Monkey: Fire Rooster:

12 Feb 1956 - 30 Jan 1957
13 Feb 1896 - 1 Feb 1897
Health There might be a small monkey wrench in the health works this
year, particularly in your earth-related organs. No, that's not the soles
of your feet. It refers to your digestive system, but it's nothing to go ape
Zodiac character:
about. Spring and summer youll need to be careful over food hygiene -
31 Jan 1957 - 17 Feb 1958
26 Jan 1897 - 11 Feb 1898
Health No time to be chicken-hearted or you might be better off with a
chicken heart. Heart and lungs - say it over and over, thats what youll
need to watch. Elders at home and yourself outside - try to keep it sunny-
Zodiac character:
side up! Earth Roosters will be aware that this is a good year to take up

make sure those peanuts haven't passed through a civet cat.

Wealth No need to ape anyone else, this is your year to peel all the Wealth Not your best year for investments in grains as you might only
bananas you want. The caveat here is that not all such fruit are equally get chicken feed back, but henny type of hard work should pay off when
nutritious; and if you wake in an unknown hotel room in Macau, get those chickens come home to roost. This is a good year for Fire Roosters

Constant amulet:
Snake-shaped objects:
craft yourself a hemp
snake and support
cottage industries.
2015 amulet:
This year is also the
Snake, so perhaps contact
your local dealer for a
continual supply.
Monkeys might have unanticipated expenses at home. sets of books, that small paper investment might begin to pay off. Constant amulet:
Dragon-shaped objects:
for the punning cock we
Love Note you have the auspicious red phoenix with you this year and Love recommend a gladiator
nights. Even if youre no spring chicken, this could be a good year for being dragged behind
it legally and leave that phoenix alone. Late spring and winter are the preening, strutting and shaking that tail feather. Never forget, you are the some Roman horses.
Water Rooster and this year is a good one to invite someone over to see
2015 amulet:
joining an interest group - a brick-appreciation society or the like. that nest youve feathered. More dragon-shaped
amulets - try the Chinese
Career Better than last year, but still some simian virus at work. Oddly Career This is not the year to live dangerously. That Snake slithering character with the
largest number of strokes
enough youll want to seek out Snakes and Dragons to work with. Be on toward you is there to help. Bad stars and obstacles are present but can
allowed by Beijing,
your guard and no one will make a monkey out of you - demand all the be mere feathers off a hens back if you set your mind to it. Some call the composed of four
peanuts youre worth! Metal Monkeys, this is a good year to be head- Metal Rooster a rank opportunist, but theyre merely slower at spotting dragons: it means to
hunted, so you might see your brains appearing on a different table. that vacancy - best if youre not the direct cause. blather on.

Judgement: The taming power of the small has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our Judgement: Pushing upwards has supreme success. One must see the great man. Fear not.
western region. Departure towards the south brings good fortune.

Image: The wind drives this image across heaven. Thus, the superior ma Image: Within the earth, wood grows. Thus, the superior man of devoted character heaps up
aspect of his nature. small things in order to achieve something high and great.

Line: Nine in the second place means: he allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good Line: One pushes upwards by
fortune. steps.

Verdict: Eat up monkey - it sounds like Tom Cruise is returning to Oprahs sofa, dense clouds Verdict: Dear chicken, pushing something uphill doesnt mean it needs to be that idiom. This
but no rain means those two wont be having any children, but out here in the east anything is can be the year you make your own idiom, but you need to do so in small steps going south. In
possible. summary, this is the perfect year to visit Antarctica while wearing a pair of Japanese slippers.

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 Fire Dog:
29 Jan 2006 - 17 Feb 2007
2 Feb 1946 - 21 Jan 1947
Wood Dog:
10 Feb 1994 - 30 Jan 1995
14 Feb 1934 - 3 Feb 1935
Water Dog:
25 Jan 1982 - 12 Feb 1983
28 Jan 1922 - 15 Feb 1923
Metal Dog:
6 Feb 1970 - 26 Jan 1971
10 Feb 1910 - 29 Jan 1911
The Dog The Pig Fire Pig:
18 Feb 2007 - 06 Feb 2008
22 Jan 1947 - 09 Feb 1948
GOOD FORTUNE: MID-APR TO MID-MAY GOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-JAN TO EARLY-FEB 2016
Wood Pig:
Its a dogs life? Every dog has its day? Lucky dog? This year it just Its a fat year for the pigs. We know your skills in bringing people 31 Jan 1995 - 18 Feb 1996
04 Feb 1935 - 23 Jan 1936
might be - a barking good year to wag your tail in the mud. No need to together for compromise - however, letting the boss child name your
be meaner than a junkyard dog: take your natural growling pessimism dog is not a good idea if you ever want to take it out in public. But Water Pig:
13 Feb 1983 - 01 Feb 1984
and put it in an old kennel - the arts, culture and education are in your this is a good year for you, so no porkies, just barrel on through. This
16 Feb 1923 - 04 Feb 1924
stars and Wood Dogs (1934, 1994), remember that guns can help you is also a good year for Fire Pigs to spend time with friends, it will of
communicate your point of view. course be sensible to get some before the year begins.
Metal Pig:
27 Jan 1971 - 14 Feb 1972
30 Jan 1911 - 17 Feb 1912

Earth Dog: Earth Pig:

18 Feb 1958 - 7 Feb 1959 08 Feb 1959 - 27 Jan 1960
22 Jan 1898 - 9 Feb 1899 10 Feb 1899 - 30 Jan 1900
Health Hygiene is indicated for our canine friends, you know how to Health
lick that! There is a possibility of something contagious - so careful you in April are a possibility. Clearly the thing to do is to have those organs
dont end up as sick as the proverbial dog. Water Dogs in particular removed and put back in next year; that way any accident that befalls
Zodiac character: Zodiac character:
need to make sure insurance premiums are up to date and this year's you will not cause them grief. Water Pigs are likely to have a busy year

wooden Earth Goat shouldnt bother you much. and attention to diet and exercise are a must.

Wealth Wealth Not so settled this year, nonetheless opportunities abound. To

Constant amulet:
Rabbit-shaped objects:
while youd look great
in a halo of dandelions,
youll need to be careful
that intelligent-design
enthusiasts dont
use you as proof
against evolution.
2015 amulet:
Some sort of silver,
representation of the
zodiac animals
will make you the
centre of attention.
this year should see a steady increase in wealth. Indeed, you should end
up like the top dog with a brand new bone. Earth Dogs are known for whatever you can get for it. Snorting through your charts, the months
making opportunities out of rejection - after all, if its good for Jack Ma, of February, July, September and the years end are looking especially
its good for you. good for bringing home that extra bit of bacon. Constant amulet:
Tiger-shaped objects: a
Love A year of rich experience, youll be like something or other in Love When we say the stars are not ideal for love this year, we dont tiger is a cat, and so is
Hello Kitty - nonetheless
heat and theyll be pawing all over you, no lone wolf for you this year. you might want to think
September and December are indicated. Empathy and judgement are warning has been issued from the department of no mistakes about twice about this. There're
the natural companions of the Fire Dog, but dont set up a webcam if young people eloping and that a steely reserve must be maintained; we cats and there're kitties.
your brain tells you to do it at 2am.
2015 amulet:
Career A breakthrough year - youre off the leash and running with Career Any extra effort you make this year will pay off handsomely, Rabbit-shaped objects:
the hounds. February, June, August and January next should see you especially if your career involves plastic surgery - and no, not being able if you drink enough you
might get a red nose, but
to smile is no disadvantage and massive bandages with some colour will
only need it for one year
some unexpected property bonus this year. Doggedly keep those plans out of 12, what will you
nothing to be upset about. do for the other 11?

Judgement: Success. Going out and coming in without error. Friends come without
Judgement: Supreme good fortune. Success. blame. To and fro goes the way. On the seventh day comes return. It furthers one to have
somewhere to go.

Image: Thunder within the earth. Thus, the kings of antiquity closed the passes at the time of
Image: Fire over wood. Thus, the superior man consolidates his fate by making his position correct. the solstice. Merchants and strangers did not go about, and the ruler did not travel through
the provinces.

Line: Nine in the second place means: there is food in the ding. My comrades are envious,
Line: Six in the second place means: quiet return. Good fortune.
but they cannot harm me. Good fortune.

Verdict: When we say that no-one can harm you, we dont think this means dispense with any Verdict: Much blotter to absorb for the average porker. When the days are about equal if you
notion of cost and/or safety. This year you get the money, the love and food in the cauldron - hold off on that psychiatric
make sure that its reheated before you wolf it down. appointment. If youre senior enough, you can't pass through Tsim Sha Tsui on your way home.

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 Earth Rat:
07 Feb 2008 - 25 Jan 2009
10 Feb 1948 - 28 Jan 1949
Fire Rat:
19 Feb 1996 - 06 Feb 1997
24 Jan 1936 - 10 Feb 1937
Wood Rat:
02 Feb 1984 - 19 Feb 1985
05 Feb 1924 - 24 Jan 1925
Water Rat:
15 Feb 1972 - 02 Feb 1973
18 Feb 1912 - 05 Feb 1913
Metal Rat:
28 Jan 1960 - 14 Feb 1961
31 Jan 1900 - 18 Feb 1901
Zodiac character:
Constant amulet:
Ox-shaped objects: youll
remember that one of the
ways of saying
croissant in Chinese is
ox-horn roll. Check that
bag you never empty
youre already covered.
2015 amulet:
An amulet with zodiac
creatures represented in
Sanskrit - failing that, the
striations on your stale
croissant may pass for
Devanagari writing.
Judgement: Supreme success.
Image: Fire in heaven above. Thus, the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby
obeys the benevolent will of heaven.
Line: Nine in the second place means: a big wagon for loading. One may undertake something.
No blame.
Verdict:
big wagon for loading does mean that youll be measuring cash by weight rather than value - no
blame, so live it up!
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The Rat The Ox Earth Ox:
26 Jan 2009 - 13 Feb 2010
29 Jan 1949 - 16 Feb 1950
GOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-DEC TO EARLY-JAN GOOD FORTUNE: MID-FEB TO MID-MAR
Fire Ox:
Career and wealth are in the stars this year - youve just got to corner We know the Ox likes to be settled and have a patch to wander and 07 Feb 1997 - 27 Jan 1998
11 Feb 1937 - 30 Jan 1938
them. Youre a popular person and could well spend this year getting think, this might be a good year to catch the ferry to Mui Wo and go
that popularity out of the chat room and back into the real world. Fire walkabout. It is certainly a year to let go, ignore the imaginary constraints Wood Ox:
20 Feb 1985 - 08 Feb 1986
Rats often respond to the encouragement of others, this is the year to for
25 Jan 1925 - 12 Feb 1926
l sincerity and integrity, Earth Oxen may keep any good fortune to
dolls of the people who are asking you to do it. themselves for fear of being the leather that other people wear. Water Ox:
03 Feb 1973 - 22 Jan 1974
06 Feb 1913 - 25 Jan 1914
Metal Ox:
15 Feb 1961 - 04 Feb 1962
19 Feb 1901 - 07 Feb 1902
Health Without due diligence youll end up in hospital - so this might Health As strong as an ox is the goal, but the charts are suggesting
be the time to buy stock in your favourite ward. This year youre round that you will need time for rumination, so give that cud some more
about the right place to have those cute whiskers trimmed. Metal Rats consideration. Given enough sleep, those big doe-eyes will sparkle. Fire
Zodiac character:
Oxen who are fond of climbing high are strongly advised to take the
lessen legal mediation. elevator this year, no matter how good they think itll look on Youtube.
Wealth Laugh, my friends, and without blame, lightly quit what lightly Wealth You are the cash cow, which means the authorities may want
came - especially if it is someone elses. Nonetheless, for you Rat, it's
youll just need to dredge that channel back to your yard and youll be
currents, rats and sinking ships and all of that. Youd want to be out of eating the best lucerne all year. Wood Oxen need to watch the budget,
Constant amulet:
there pretty quickly. How quickly? As fast as a rat up a drainpipe! but only if this entails their own money. Rat-shaped objects:
burning incense in the
Love Be careful what you wish for Rat. The charts are suggesting that the Love Love is in the air, and youll be mooing in delight, no need to be Temple of Apollo will
months of May, July, September and next January may bring just the sort a cow about it though. It's looking to be an especially good year for
rats-tail haircut will curry
of soft cheese you might easily drown in. The best technique to follow favour with the gods.
this year will be to place yourself in the path of people trying to leave - if swatting away in recent years. Given your celebrated capacity to deal
you're lucky, they may be taken to the same hospital. with pressure, this means you dont mind being underneath.
2015 amulet:
Career Remember, the rat race didnt choose you, you chose . . . who Career You might feel corralled in the stockade, about to be sold to crystal representation of
says you cant spend charm and get ahead? Water Rats could rely on the highest bidder with no say in matters. Remember this year youre the zodiac animals will
attract enough attention
their skills in coming up with ideas - those related to removing your boss
that none will notice just
need to be creative and untraceable. The stars are out this year - some how poorly you dress -
say yes, some say maybe. Oxen, those strong-willed types, might be best avoiding the water-cooler. the larger the better.
Judgement: The perseverance of the woman advances.
Image: in his words and
duration in his way of life.
Line: y. Fear not. Good fortune.
es are pending, but a Verdict: Who would have guessed? Your quaint habit of putting on the purple in front of loved
ones while spending the day asking colleagues how they like their coffee is going to pay off
without any embarrassment. Lucky you, go forward, slowly, cow.
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 Metal Tiger:
14 Feb 2010 - 02 Feb 2011
17 Feb 1950 - 05 Feb 1951
Earth Tiger:
28 Jan 1998 - 15 Feb 1999
31 Jan 1938 - 18 Feb 1939
Fire Tiger:
09 Feb 1986 - 28 Jan 1987
13 Feb 1926 - 01 Feb 1927
Wood Tiger:
23 Jan 1974 - 10 Feb 1975
26 Jan 1914 - 13 Feb 1915
Water Tiger:
05 Feb 1962 - 24 Jan 1963
08 Feb 1902 - 28 Jan 1903
Zodiac character:
Constant amulet:
Pig-shaped objects: now,
your belly doesnt count
here, nor does the bacon
that falls down your shirt-
front every morning. Find
something else.
2015 amulet:
For that snouts-in-
the- trough feeling, try
getting some small dolls
of PRC generals, going
for a song before they
play hide-and-seek on
the pavement.
Judgement: Perseverance advances.
Image: Thunder in heaven above. Thus, the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not
accord with established order.
Line:
Verdict: Can you hear that, Tiger? The Goat year is yours, you can keep your spouse in the
laundry and no-one will think the worse of you.
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The Tiger The Rabbit Metal Rabbit:
03 Feb 2011 - 22 Jan 2012
06 Feb 1951 - 26 Jan 1952
GOOD FORTUNE: MID-OCT TO MID-NOV GOOD FORTUNE: MID-JUL TO MID-AUG
Earth Rabbit:
Did he who made the lamb make thee? Your natural stubborn and This is a good year to begin sleeping under your desk - your hutch is 16 Feb 1999 - 04 Feb 2000
19 Feb 1939 - 07 Feb 1940
obstinate nature is not going to prevent you from having a great year. ious
It might be the goat year, but the Goat is tethered and the farmer hare-brained schemes. Work is the place to be, especially for Metal Fire Rabbit:
29 Jan 1987 - 16 Feb 1988
is watching TV. Water Tigers are good with experimenting, but Rabbits who arent entirely sure why they have a small circle of
02 Feb 1927 - 22 Jan 1928
regardless of your chemical skllls, Breaking Bad is not the model here. friends. Your natural aversion to body hygiene means no-one will
realise that youre homeless for months. Wood Rabbit:
11 Feb 1975 - 30 Jan 1976
14 Feb 1915 - 02 Feb 1916
Water Rabbit:
25 Jan 1963 - 12 Feb 1964
29 Jan 1903 - 15 Feb 1904
Health As tempting as that tethered goat is, stay away from gluttony this Health This year is not ideal - avoid nightclubs and other places where
year (there are another eleven in the cycle so dont pace up and down they take your temperature. While technically it is true that a reading of
about this). Possibly not as independent as other tigers, the Wood Tigers zero means youre not in the danger zone - the danger zone is the best
Zodiac character:
alternative. For some reason water is dangerous this year, so, keep those
their specialty is Traditional Chinese Medicine, do mind your bones. bunny paws dry and, er, water sports should best be avoided.
Wealth You are the golden tiger - scams may come your way, so do Wealth While you can expect the grass to be pretty green on your side
claw them back, but at least half the year has you marked for success. of the hutch, beware of schemes that may adulterate it. Water Rabbits
Even Earth Tigers should not be disadvantaged by their sense of fair play who are creative should learn that words like melamine, heparin
- and how often does that happen? Since Tigers are about as welcome as
an ex-lover at a traditional Chinese wedding, befriend traditional types. wealth diet, and a good year beckons! Constant amulet:
Dog-shaped objects:
Love Ask for it, its yours. And if it isnt, it's yours for the taking. Fire Love Wood Rabbits are very adaptable; and thats good because this you dont need to have a
mechanical Hound of the
Tigers bring their unquestioned enthusiasm to the place of love this year is the year of being by yourself. Not for want of trying of course . . . Baskervilles around, but
- but go back to their place, remember that your lair only has photos of having one of those dogs
you like being a Rabbit because cuniculus is Latin for rabbit. The police whose feet never touch
the ground won't win you
want to be the victim of a serial killer, which you arent. wont be called, but the object of your affection may not call back.
any cosmic points.
Career This year youll need to avoid litigation and disputes, but Career The low-key, diplomatic approach taken by Fire Rabbits will
otherwise no need to be a kitten about anything. Your leadership in serve them well at work this year. All Rabbits can look forward to bunny 2015 amulet:
Pig-shaped objects: we
leaving things to the last minute is renowned and Metal Tigers are going stamps and should practice pulling themselves out of a hat - if you
do think you look good in
to be rewarded with an understanding that doors can open if you shout repeat the phrase Cottontail is the new manager often enough, it will a bristle hair-shirt;
or growl at them loudly enough. eventually sound perfectly natural, and that promotion may be yours. why not?
Judgement: Perseverance advances. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune.
Image: That which is bright rises twice. Thus, the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
illumines the four quarters of the world.
Line: Nine at the top means the king uses him to march forth and chastise. Then it is best to kill
se. the leaders and take captive the followers. No blame.
Verdict: We suspect this divination was written before war was outlawed and the UN was
brought into being. Much as you like wood-panelling. Rabbit, there are easier ways to get close
to it than spending all your time in court on account of gross, widespread arson.
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 Water Dragon:
23 Jan 2012 - 09 Feb 2013
27 Jan 1952 - 13 Feb 1953
Metal Dragon:
05 Feb 2000 - 23 Jan 2001
08 Feb 1940 - 26 Jan 1941
Earth Dragon:
17 Feb 1988 - 05 Feb 1989
23 Jan 1928 - 09 Feb 1929
Fire Dragon:
31 Jan 1976 - 17 Feb 1977
03 Feb 1916 - 22 Jan 1917
The Dragon The Snake Water Snake:
10 Feb 2013 - 30 Jan 2014
14 Feb 1953 - 02 Feb 1954
GOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-DEC TO EARLY JAN 2016 GOOD FORTUNE: MID-NOV TO MID-DEC
Metal Snake:
As you were born under a lucky star, its easy to be lazy. Still, its a All is not lost; the unconquerable will, and courage never to submit or 24 Jan 2001 - 11 Feb 2002
27 Jan 1941 - 14 Feb 1942
year for scaling the heights. Were not sure what to do about Earth yield. Wise man say future speak with forked tongue - this year could
is go the way your will and determination see it so. Fire Snakes may be Earth Snake:
06 Feb 1989 - 26 Jan 1990
usually a plus, but not so when you discover you dont have enough solitary creatures, but this is not the year to practice the rope trick all
10 Feb 1929 - 29 Jan 1930
money to take a cab, and have to wait for a bus. alone. Seek help, professional if need be.
Fire Snake:
18 Feb 1977 - 06 Feb 1978
23 Jan 1917 - 10 Feb 1918

Wood Dragon: Wood Snake:

13 Feb 1964 - 01 Feb 1965 02 Feb 1965 - 20 Jan 1966
16 Feb 1904 - 03 Feb 1905 04 Feb 1905 - 24 Jan 1906
Health Health Its true that youre not a snake-oil salesman, but that doesnt
mean you wont be charmed by one. Snakes are to be on guard this year
you might look as though youve been chasing the dragon too long - we against illnesses that can enter through the mouth - we recommend a
Zodiac character: Zodiac character:
advise you avoid foods that are wind/cold this year. Have this printed

on a large placard, as itll save time when youre ordering in restaurants. no, you probably dont want to remember that at all.

Constant amulet:
Chicken-shaped objects:
unless you actually are a
chippie, walking around
Central with a circular
saw blade, claiming it
looks like a cockscomb is
not going to be believed.
2015 amulet:
More chickens: if youre
a boxer then your ears
already look like chicken
nuggets, if youre not a
boxer then a Colonel
Sanders mask will
look ridiculous.
Wealth Just how much can a Dragon hoard in those caves? This year Wealth The stars are mixed, slithering along to a gambling den of any
youll be testing historical levels and weighing, not counting your cash. sort is going to have you wishing youd coiled up at home. This is a good
The usual caveats apply; be on the watch for those goodhearted souls year for the Metal Snake to come to the fore with regulated and wise
Constant amulet:
who want to make your life more simple by removing your hard-earned investment. Clearly Macau-bound ferries are to be avoided - and no,
Monkey-shaped objects,
taking the helicopter isn't going to keep you out of the hotpot. a voodoo doll of your
best enemy will do, make
Love We love that you go about things with a positive and determined Love Being the affable Snake that you are, its going to be a year of sure you wrap it tightly
at night in the socks you
mindset - this will help you ride out all the rejections youre about to shedding your skin and waiting for the new one to fully form. Those who
wore that day.
have this year. The possibility for success rides best with the Water
Dragons who have more patience than their kin and, rather oddly, a
sense of irony. snake pit with a desirable viper. 2015 amulet:
Horse-shaped objects:
just staying dressed while
Career This is the year to grasp the handle of the opportunities on offer Career Success is yours, but do stay a little aloof; Water Snakes can
parley their love of learning into a superior understanding of their work, belt can stand for a bridle,
if you need to make it
out you scorch the earth. No matter, charred or not, this is your time and your seniors will offer fangs for your trouble. On the snakes-and-
a wild horse then go
to rise through the ranks. Metal Dragons who try to be honest in their ladders career board it should be ladders all the way. But if you're in around with your hair
dealings untied and legs akimbo.

Judgement: In adversity it furthers one to be persevering. Judgement: It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.

Image: The light has sunk into the earth. Thus, does the superior man live with the great mass: he Image: Wind and thunder. Thus the superior man: if he sees good, he imitates it; if he has faults,
veils his light, yet still shines. he rids himself of them.

Line: Nine in the third place means: Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their Line: Six in the third place means: one is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you
great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon. are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince.

Verdict: This year you are going to go shopping at the Stanley Market - youre going to pay too Verdict: Practical as you are Snake, that last line does not mean you should present a large sea
much for some sunglasses, but youre not going to get upset. We dont make this up, it is what beast to a pop star. It suggests that for the best fortune you need to walk in the middle of the ferry
the stars say - rail against them at your peril. and make sure you swipe your octopus on the way out.

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 FAMOUS FACES

Wood Horse:
31 Jan 2014 - 18 Feb 2015
03 Feb 1954 - 23 Jan 1955
Water Horse:
12 Feb 2002 - 31 Jan 2003
15 Feb 1942 - 04 Feb 1943
Metal Horse:
27 Jan 1990 - 14 Feb 1991
30 Jan 1930 - 16 Feb 1931
Earth Horse:
07 Feb 1978 - 27 Jan 1979
11 Feb 1918 - 31 Jan 1919
Fire Horse:
21 Jan 1966 - 08 Feb 1967
25 Jan 1906 - 12 Feb 1907
Zodiac character:
Horse
GOOD FORTUNE: MID-SEPT TO MID-OCT
To prevent misunderstandings you'd best be transparent with family
members - this does not mean telling them what youd like to do to
them, but do let them know how youre travelling. Fire Horses are
attracted to exciting places; this year is for concentrating on work, so
plan on getting the last train home each evening and tell your family
what time it arrives.
Health Stars of pestilence could be your Trojan horse this year - stay
away from Greek salads, one slip on the racetrack and youll be off
to the knackery. For some reason Metal Horses like solving nagging
problems, the more you are careful of your health, the more itll stand
Celebrity fortunes
UK (Fire Rabbit)
Born: 12 April 1927
England as the dominant founder of the UK is
surely known for generosity (ask any Irishman)
and this years Rugby World Cup is another case
in point - great of them to put on a tournament
that theyll barely have a cameo in! What could
be more Fire Rabbit than the British attack on Fort
running back to their burrows out of the range of the US cannon? Career
opportunities are not large for Fire Rabbits this year, so no re-expansion
of the Empire on which the Sun has set (China apparently isnt going to
give Hong Kong back after all).

Constant amulet:
Goat-shaped objects:
wearing cashmere is a
good start, a good pair of
horns will travel well in
Scandinavia, but fellow
punters on the MTR
may mistake you for a
sandwich board.
you in good steed.
The Goatee speaks: (classical
Wealth Investment is good, in fact its advisable, as your oats don't scholar Zeng Xi was fond of the former, and King Wen of Chu of the
grow on trees. Be particularly careful of those horsing around with
latter). The meaning is ones curious proclivities (which dont necessarily
the truth. Business acumen of Fire Horses should see you prancing in
include dating Goats). If only the FTSE measured eccentricity, the UK
clover, but best not put that cart before you. With a degree of caution,
Fire Rabbit would have eaten that cheese on the moon long, long ago.
your colt could still bolt, leaving you the vaulting horse.
Love Youre trotting alone this year. We know you like dressing well
Water Horses, and that your concentration wanders - this is perfect for
your love stars as nothing is going to happen. Go on as many dates as
you please, but take a good book and remember to say goodbye at the MALALA YOUSAFZAI (Fire Ox)
end of the night. Born: 12 July 1997

2015 amulet: One born under the constellation Taliban would

Snake-shaped objects:
your aversion to ironing
stands you in good stead
when savvy fengshui
types take those creases
to be lively snakes.
Career A little bit of attention will stabilise your rise. Be on guard
against petty people - this might mean jockeys of one sort or another.
Theres nothing wrong with changing horses mid-stream, especially if a step up, so Malala should be in for a good year.
Being a Fire Ox, shes already out of their grasp
the one youre on cant swim. Conscientious Wood Horses are going to
be rolling in the hay.

to make the leap into the Paleolithic. Academic work is propitious - we

Judgement: Success. Going out and coming in without error. Friends come without blame. To
wish her well.
and fro goes the way. On the seventh day comes return. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.

Image: Thunder within the earth. This the kings of antiquity closed the passes at the time of The Goatee speaks: Goat intestines wind round and round.
solstice. Merchants and strangers did not go about, and the ruler did not travel through the
provinces. Change is in the air and Malala may feel like her last few years have
Line: Six at the top means: missing the return. Misfortune from within and without. If armies are
set marching in this way, one will in the end suffer a great defeat, disastrous for the ruler of the
country. For 10 years, it will not be possible to attack again. that living in Birmingham and listening to locals speak in that accent is
just another tortured twist in the tummy, but we like to think that after
Verdict: din of battle - return,
return, return - dont allow that tendency to carry you along in its wake. this year her fortune will settle well.

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 CARRIE LAM (Fire Rooster)
Born: 13 May 1957
Long accustomed to ruling the roost, this Fire
Rooster is in luck this year as the stars promote her
hobbies. That being work, this should be a bumper
year. Additional exercise, not of power, is also
forecast, so walking around new Occupy sites on
Lucky for Lam, she doesnt live over the horizon in China or she could
Wu.
The Goatee speaks: No doubt Carriell be hoping for the
Chinese proverb , from the History of the
the courtyard for all to see - and none tried to bribe their way in again.
JAYCEE CHAN (Water Dog)
Born: 3 December 1982
Jaycee will be pleased to hear that this is a
year for Water Dogs to slow down as a way
of learning more about themselves. Prison
schedules in Beijing are notoriously relaxed, so
its going to be a year of letting sleeping dogs
this year, as money goes to ward off a misfortune. Wearing gloves will
ls.
The Goatee speaks: The Goat has fallen into the Tigers mouth. intestines
Inhaling in Beijing can be hazardous. Jaycees dad will no doubt be
pondering the section from the Great Learning where it says Wishing
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JENNIFER LAWRENCE (Metal Horse)
Born: 15 August 1990
The worlds most famous giver of the three-
especially if reading 1984 and eating a
sandwich! Lauded for her roles in American
Hustle and The Hunger Games franchise,
good year for the Metal Horse at work, especially if those stubborn and
impulsive tendencies can be reined in. Its also a year for spending, so
expect her favourite charities to be running above the odds. No neigh-
saying for Jennifer this year.
The Goatee speaks: Fierce and Malicious - if Donald
Sutherland doesnt come to mind then youll need to go back and watch
1900. With part two of the Mockingjay
the Chinese phrase has it, the goat is ruthless and the wolf venal.
JOKO WIDODO (Metal Ox)
Born: 21 June 1961
Not so well known outside Indonesia until
a few years ago, this Metal Ox ploughed
his experience as the rejuvenating mayor of
Surakarta into his position as Governor of
Jakarta before becoming President. While the
stars suggest work challenges for him, a little
the country.
The Goatee speaks: The small path winds like a goats
military and political elite its been an unpredictable journey. There is
a warning against loss of capital this year - and with his background in
the furniture business, expect to see him have a beef with the damage
illegal logging is doing to his country.
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PLOT YOUR COURSE

With the help of our
qi-ful property team,
Location, location HONG KONG ISLAND
OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
CASHMERE OUTLOOK
FETA FETA

F
we highlight one or two Is looking for a
hotspots in each of the irstly, remember that long-term advice here runs out in 2023 when Braemar Hill property getting your
sectors that should be we enter a new cycle and all bets are off. Actually, at the speed the 8 8 goat? If its going
1 Sai Wan North Point 7 Quarry Bay
worth watching during to be new, youll be
this Year of the Goat. stars move through these charts you might want to keep the window 1 Kennedy Town 7 Shau Kei Wan
changing a few things
closed so that you dont get struck by anything at all. Remember some 2 Mount Davis 9 Tai Hang around, and if its
Big Wave Bay 6 secondhand, well,
of these stars are noted topers, so placing your drinks cabinet in one 9 Bowen Hill youll be changing a
NORTHWEST OUTLOOK OUTLOOK
1 FETA direction or another will accentuate the good potential or disperse the SCAMPER
OUTLOOK
KIDDING few things around.
KIDDING
Overall Tin Shui Wai; All of this will
wicked. Our feng shui ferrets have been out coursing those ley lines and require a trip to your
Lau Fau Shan 6 Shek O
Island Kennedy Town; gazing in wonder at the imaginary stars. Weve also had the electronic Ap Lei Chau 2 5 Tai Tam friendly renovation
Sai Wan 4 Repulse specialists - but how
goat out wandering where it will, and this year the best place to munch Bay Mount Collinson 5 to tell the difference
WEST on some property is the north sector - its the only one were giving the between those who
2 SCAMPER OUTLOOK
OUTLOOK
KIDDING OUTLOOK will renovate your
Overall Gold Coast; cashmere rating to. Below that come the rather good Feta and the not so FETA KIDDING property and those
Sam Shing 4
Island Ap Lei Chau; bad Kidding. The west was the one direction giving the lowest, Scamper TAI SUI (SW1) See page 8 Chung Hom Kok who will just renovate
Mount Davis your bank balance?
rating, so we suggest not buying that spare hangar at the airport. Have no fear, feng
SOUTHWEST shui is here!
3 FETA
Overall Tai O; HONG KONG OVERALL
Discovery Bay
Island
We drew a blank NORTHWEST NORTH NORTHEAST
Home element:
METAL
Kwu Tung 8 Home element: Home element:
WATER EARTH
SOUTH Annual star: Annual star:
4 KIDDING WOOD # 4 Annual star:
EARTH # 8 METAL # 6
Overall Lamma Zodiac signs:
NW1 Zodiac sign: Zodiac signs:
DOG N2 Ox NE1
Island; Peng Chau PIG NW3 RAT
TIGER NE3
Island Repulse Bay; New How many lucky
stars can you Repeat after me:
Chung Hom Kok developments in collect? metal and earth
the stars
Tin Shui Wai 1 8 Kam Tin CASHMERE
SOUTHEAST FETA FETA
Lau Fau Shan 1
5 KIDDING
7 Wu Kai Sha
Overall Lohas Park
Island Mount
Collinson; Tai Tam A renovation
WEST EAST company will include
EAST CENTRE designers, renovators
6 KIDDING Home element:
METAL Sam Shing Home element:
Home element:
WOOD and management - so
Overall Silver Strand; Annual star: 2 2 Gold Coast EARTH Annual star: if theres more than
Sai Kung EARTH # 5 Annual star: 9 Tai Wai WATER #1
Island Big Wave Bay; Zodiac sign: THREE KILLINGS (SW1-NW1) See page 8 WOOD # 3 9 Zodiac sign: one door, you can
ROOSTER W2 Zodiac signs: RABBIT E2 expect confusion to
Shek O Dont look it up, ALL AFFECTED Kwai Chung
and dont go there Wood eats earth, 6 Sai Kung the Rooster - the reign there, but that
walk away! general comes door must be striking
NORTHEAST SCAMPER 6 Silver Strand with killings
7 FETA KIDDING
KIDDING - nothing plain up
Overall Wu Kai Sha front - as the apposite
Island Shau Kei Wan; phrase goes: a camel
Quarry Bay runs out from a herd
of goats (if you were
NORTH 5 Lohas Park nodding your head
Discovery Bay 3
8 CASHMERE
SOUTHWEST
4 Peng Chau SOUTH SOUTHEAST
as you were reading
Overall Kwu Tung; Home element: Home element:
Kam Tin Home element: FIRE WOOD that, youve possibly
EARTH Annual star: Annual star: forgotten that the
Island Braemar Hill; Annual star: METAL #7 EARTH #2
North Point FIRE #9 Zodiac sign: doctor did say to
Zodiac signs: 3 Tai O HORSE S2
Zodiac signs:
DRAGON SE1 increase the dosage).
GOAT SW1 Tricksters and SNAKE SE3
CENTRE MONKEY SW3 trouble - best
9 KIDDING
FETA
for hot water
machines
Elemental
disagreements,
Overall Kwai Chung; TAI SUI (SW1) See page 8 pestilence, scurvy
Tai Wai KIDDING KIDDING
Island Bowen Hill; 4 Lamma Island
Tai Hang Source: Google Maps

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 CLSA FENG SHUI INDEX 2015 2015

CLSA FENG SHUI INDEX 2015

+5 04 FEB 06 MAR 07 MAR 05 APR 06 APR 05 MAY 06 MAY 06 JUN 07 JUN 07 JUL 08 JUL 07 AUG 08 AUG 08 SEP 09 SEP 08 OCT 09 OCT 07 NOV 08 NOV 07 DEC 08 DEC 06 JAN 07 JAN 04 FEB
24 36 37 45 46 55 56 66 67 77 78 87 88 98 99 108 109 117 118 127 128 16 17 24

24 MAR Tuesday 18 APR Saturday 20 MAY Wednesday 2 JUL Thursday 8 JUL Wednesday 8 OCT Thursday 12 OCT Monday 10 NOV Tuesday 23 DEC Wednesday 9 JAN Saturday
324 418 520 72 78 108 1012 1110 1223 19
+4
27 MAR Friday 11 NOV Wednesday 16 JAN Saturday
327 1111 116

+3 21 JAN Thursday
6 JUL Monday 15 JUL Wednesday 121
76 715
29 NOV Sunday
+2 1129
7 JAN Thursday
17
Great Goat
+1 11 JAN Monday
111
Errant Goat
17 JAN Sunday
117
0

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WOOD TIGER WOOD RAbbIT EARTh DRAGON FIRE SNAkE FIRE hORSE EARTh Sh EEP METAL MONkEY METAL ROOSTER EARTh DOG WATER PIG WATER RAT EARTh COW
Not a good time Reap what you If a goat had Barely time to Give investing a The path begins There must be Gaming stocks A welcome return Keep an eye on Dropping again
to be extravagant, sow, a month for pockets, that is investing, take miss this month to meander further something of might be gamed to the ever-upward the capital said the at the end of a
and the word settling accounts, where hed be the opportunity; on whats just and take care down, tussocks interest down this month, but Goat, with a spring Goat to no-one in long climb up
-2 from the stars is no-one is going putting his hoofs national bonds, passed before you of inconvenience there - perhaps the Goat butts up in his step and a particular, its your the hillside, the
that you might be anywhere, time to this month. Far long-term stocks dealings. sprout by the guessing where for another look buck at his back. capital as well as Goat says no
better off investing ruminate, and the from brilliant, but and futures all majesty leaping up wayside. the low point towards the top. mine, dont let it to lending and
than prosecuting Goat is chewing caution, Goats arrayed on the further and nailing lies is the Goats out of your sight. risk-taking.
joint ventures. the cud. crossing, is the breakfast tray of securities with private game.
sign in the sky. the Goat. his horns.

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Driving the Goats path

Whats in store for our Earth Rooster in 2015? New opportunities, but disputes with 2015
siblings - expect the Hang Seng to chart its own course away from the Dow, FTSE, TSE
()
with your home in the west. See page 8 for how best to deal with the battering 8
blighters. Front and centre, amass the troops: the qilin, the pixiu and the guardian lions.
How better to assail an imaginary host than with an imaginary defence?

(3)()
softly touch down. Lining up, ready for the starters gun are the bazi (see page 3) in their
()()()
various guises as the Wood Sheep (year, yin), Earth Tiger (month, yang), Metal Pig (day,

yin) and Wood Horse (hour, yang). How is the marriage? The Day Masters are both

yin, less than ideal, and the Wood Goat may take energy away from the Earth Rooster.

But the Pig and the Rabbit are good enough pals that accommodation can be made.

Prayers and invocations to wealth, engagements and transactions, openings and

agreements are all smiled upon by the gentle Goat; earthworks and construction
are also good. On the other side of the ledger, marriages and fermenting alcohol are
bad, much worse if done together, and litigation, lawsuits and mean-spirited folk may

outbursts - but secret pals, the Horse and Goat in the year and hour pillars, and the Pig
and Tiger from the other two pillars, are working behind the scenes. The stage is set . . .

Sorcerer: Dr James Greenbaum Editor: Rebecca Taylor : () :

Sorcerers apprentice: Craig Cork Design/Art: Jennifer Luk; Lizzie Lau; Jon Berkeley : :
Wicked Witch of the East: Cherry Ma Translation: Elyse Li, Judy Wang, Nikki Zhao : :
Wand bearer: Marco Yau Thanks to: Jeremy Halden, Judy Cheng, Liz Patterson : :
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