The Tai Sui or God of the Year is one of the most important indications Feng Shui practitioners take note of each year because he is believed to have a major influence on the luck of ALL homes and animal signs. When you have Tai Sui on your side, you enjoy great mentor, benefactor and support luck, but when you incur the Tai Sui’s wrath, you could suffer all kinds of obstacles and difficulties, which is why it is extremely important that everyone pays homage to him every year.

In 2025, the Tai Sui takes up residence in the Snake’s compass location of Southeast 3 (SE3).

To gain his support, place the Tai Sui Plaque in this area. Keep this part of the home as quiet as possible. Do not play loud music or have a television here. If you are planning renovations, this area should not be touched.

Also, DO NOT FACE SOUTHEAST in 2025, as facing this direction is considered confronting the Tai Sui. Ensure all seating arrangements in the home and office face elsewhere, EVEN if SE is your lucky direction based on your KUA number.

Additionally, it is believed that Tai Sui supports the animal sign in the compass location where the Tai Sui moves to for the year. In 2025, this is the Snake. This brings good tidings for the Snake, but it is not given freely. The Boar meanwhile confronts the Tai Sui, causing severe obstacles to success if the Tai Sui is not appeased. The Tiger and Monkey are in “Side-Conflict” with the Tai Sui, suggesting that minor aggravations and obstacles are likely to occur. All four of these astrology signs MUST carry the 2025 Tai Sui Amulet to win his support and to manifest their full potential.

In addition to displaying the year’s Tai Sui Plaque with his image in his designated location and carrying his image and talisman as an amulet, it is a common practice for those in any kind of conflict with Tai Sui to pay homage to him at a temple where his image is displayed. This ritual is typically performed at the beginning of each new year to seek his protection and favour.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE TAI SUI IN 2025

There are 60 different Tai Suis, each one presiding over one year in a 60-year cycle. Each Tai Sui is represented by a distinguished general from Ancient China, with the qualities of that general influencing the type of luck we can expect for the year. In the Year of the Wood Snake, we have General Wu Sui taking the mantle, shaping the fortunes and challenges of 2025.

With General Wu Sui as the Tai Sui for 2025, the year may bring challenges related to resource scarcity, potentially driven by natural disasters or conflict. The hostile #3 Star residing in the Patriarch’s sector (NW) further highlights the possibility of turmoil. We may see large populations displaced, seeking better living conditions, yet there is also hope for the rise of a compassionate leader who can guide people through these hardships. This makes 2025 a year where the protection and guidance of the Tai Sui is invaluable. Harmony amulets will be especially beneficial in maintaining peace and stability during these uncertain times.

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In the Paht Chee chart of each year, the five key areas of life are represented by the five elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. These elements should ideally be in balance, but in 2025, there is an EXCESS of WOOD and WATER. METAL is completely MISSING from the chart, and EARTH and FIRE are also in short supply. To be able to attract good fortune, this imbalance must be corrected and the easiest way to do so is by wearing the right colours. Each element is represented by a group of colours that can be used to either strengthen that particular element, or tame the excessiveness of another.

Add the lucky colours of 2025 to your wardrobe to boost your good fortune.

WHITES & METALLICS bring RESOURCES & SUPPORT

The colours white, gold and silver represent the element of Metal, which in 2025 stands for resources and support. Since the element of Metal is completely missing from the year’s Paht Chee chart, you should wear these colours as much as possible to ensure that these two indications are never in short supply. Donning gold and silver jewellery or accessories works too, better still if the jewellery comes in the form of auspicious symbols or sacred syllables.

REDS, PURPLES, MAROONS & ORANGES enhance MONEY LUCK

All shades of red and orange represent the element of Fire, which also needs enhancing in 2025. These colours attract wealth and income luck, and speed up asset accumulation and business success. Fire is also the element most strongly associated with Period 9, bringing fame, power, influence and transformation. Wear these colours often.

YELLOWS stimulate PROMOTION & RECOGNITION

The Earth element, represented by shades of yellow, is critical this year for those wishing to climb the career ladder, but like the element of Fire, it needs to be consistently enhanced. Wear this sunny colour to boost your prospects at work. You can also adorn yourself with crystal bracelets and necklaces.

BLUES & BLACKS influence NETWORKING LUCK

Blues and blacks represent Water, which in 2025 indicate the availability of good friends and allies. The danger of going overboard with Water though is that you may end up simultaneously drawing in competitors and enemies. Since there is already a lot of Water in this year’s Paht Chee chart, it is best to avoid wearing blues and blacks if you can. Otherwise, do include some Metal jewellery to cancel them out.

BROWNS & GREENS affect THINKING & CREATIVITY

Brown and green shades generate Wood chi, which affects one’s thinking in 2025. Balanced amounts boost intelligence and creativity, but too much can lead to overthinking and over worrying. Since there is an excess of Wood chi in the chart, it is best not to wear browns and greens for now.

It is recommended that you combine the elements that you wish to enhance with the Metal element. For example, if you wish to enhance wealth, then you should wear reds or maroons, combined with white or purple.If getting a promotion or a higher paying job is what you seek, you should combine Earth tones with white, and pair your outfit with Metal accessories.

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RAT – Completion Luck Amidst Health Challenges
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The Rat’s energy levels dip this month due to the arrival of the Illness Star. But there is good news: the Sum-of-Ten combination also makes an appearance, bringing completion luck. This helps you wrap up projects successfully, resulting in happiness and financial gains. To fully harness this combination, carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet. To counteract the strong illness energies, carry the Abundance Wu Lou Amulet and place a Wu Lou by your bedside.

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TARA DAY – Chanting Tara Mantras and praises on these days multiplies success and removes obstacles. Join Lillian Too and her Dharma friends online in performing Tara Puja on the 8th day of the Spiritual Calendar. Write to tarapuja@wofs.com for details on how to participate.

White Tara Day – Chanting the mantra of White Tara, Buddha of Long life, and making offerings to her on this days purifies negative karma that brings obstacles to long life. Excellent for those who are ill or elderly.

Medicine Buddha Day – Chanting the 7 Medicine Buddha names and mantras on this day purifies 30 eons of negative karma and brings swift healing to those who are ill. It also brings BIG success for all activities.

Thousand Buddhas Day – Reciting the names of the Thousand Buddhas of our fortunate eon on this day purifies 200 eons of negative karma and prevents rebirth into the animal, ghost and hell realms. You remove obstacles to wish-fulfillment.

Amitabha Day – Chanting his mantra purifies 200 eons of negative karma and leads you to Amitabha’s heaven land. You develop strong powers of speech.

Avalokiteshvara Day – Chanting his mantra purifies 90 eons of negative karma and brings blessings of happiness, peace and goodwill. You become lucky in meeting people who will constantly help you.

Amitayus Day – Chanting his mantra increases longevity and healing for those suffering from terminal illness like cancer and AIDS. You remove the karma of premature death.

Shakyamuni Day – Chanting Shakyamuni mantra and praises purifies 1000 eons of negative karma and invite rains of blessings! You reverse the karma of spiraling into darkness and will be led irreversibly towards happiness and enjoyments in this life and future lives.

Guru Rinpoche Day – Making lavish offerings to Guru Rinpoche and chanting his mantra on this day invites the Protection of Guru Rinpoche. You will be led irreversibly to happiness, comfort and a life filled with powerful spirituality. Read the Tsog prayer.

Dakini Day – Making incense and food offerings to all the female deities and dakinis brings good fortune and merit. Read the Tsog prayer.

Incense Puja – Good days for offering incense to Buddhas, protectors and local deities.

Protector Puja – Offering Black Tea to King Gesar and all protectors on these days brings powerful protection against obstacles and black magic.

Long Life Sisters Puja – Offering Black Tea and Milk to the Five Long Life sisters on these days brings protection against disasters of the five elements.

Tsog Offering – Reading the Food Offering Prayer before all meals multiples your good karma millions of times.

Court Days – Harmonious days for resolving disputes and attending court hearings, mediations and trials.

Long-Life Rituals – Powerful days for reciting mantras of the Long Life Buddhas – Amitayus, White Tara and Namgyalma. Also excellent for animal liberation rituals.

Wealth Rituals – Powerful days to offer water to White Dzambhala Wealth deity and chant his mantras. Also very auspicious for making and consecrating wealth vases and chanting mantras & sutras for attracting prosperity luck. Chant the Sutra of Norbu Sangpo.

Parties & Weddings – Parties and Celebrations performed on these days multiplies and increases happiness luck.

Success Rituals – Powerful days for chanting Noble Stack of Auspiciousness, Hooking Abundance and making prayers for success.

Prayer Flags – Raising Wind Horse & mantra flags on these days bring good fortune and blessings.

House Blessings – Excellent days to conduct space cleansing rituals and to invite a holy man to bless your home.

No Court – Bad days for dispute resolution, divorce, court trials, hearings & mediation. Disagreements & disharmony prevails.

No Funeral – Bad days to perform funerals, burials, cremations and conduct wakes.

No Medical – Bad days for major surgical/medical procedures. Medical treatment will have obstacles.

No Starting Business – Starting or officiating businesses on these days bring un-ending obstacles to the business.

No Wealth Rituals – Bad day to making Wealth Vase

No Prayer Flags – Hanging Wind Horse or mantra flags on these days bring constant obstacles that will plague success.

No Weddings/Parties – Holding gatherings, parties or getting married on such days bring discord and disharmony. Friends will turn into enemies.

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The kitchen represents the manifestation of the family’s well-being and wealth.

It is useful for pressing down bad luck caused by bad flying star number or personalized directions of bad fortune. According to the Eight Mansions and Flying Star formulas, certain sectors of the house are deemed to be unlucky. If your kitchen is located in an unlucky sector this is a good thing.

Two Important Elements feature in the kitchen:

Guidelines on the kitchen and stove

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The Wealth Vase is one of the most potent feng shui energizers for protecting and attracting prosperity luck into your home. This simple ancient Chinese ritual is so easy to do, but the benefits are enormous! This used to be something only the wealthiest and noblest of families of China were privy to. Today, secrets associated with the creation of a family wealth vase have become available through the teachings of contemporary Taoist and Buddhist masters.

The practice has origins in these two major Chinese traditions, and if you visit some of the older family homes in Beijing, Shanghai or Xian, you might be able to view some magnificently huge wealth vases belonging to the noble families of another time, vases that have lasted through the generations. These wealth vases were credited to bringing continuous wealth and power to these families through the days of the Ching Emperors and Communist rulers, allowing their descendants to successfully weather political and economic changes. Not only does the wealth vase protect your wealth, it also ensures that your resources needed to create new sources of wealth are also protected.

As we have moved into the Period of 9, the meanings of the stars change, and their energy states alter, making it is important that you create a new Period 9 wealth vase. This vase will protect and multiply your wealth, and helps your assets grow.

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All cultures have their fair share of superstitious beliefs. Some are grounded in ancient wisdoms while others are based on primitive interpretations of natural phenomenon. Irrespective of their origins, they are nevertheless interesting and the beliefs passed on to us by our grandmothers can sometimes work wonders. We collected 18 interesting WEALTH superstitions and rituals that are sure to get readers wondering. If you want to try them out what’s the harm?

1Wearing a jade ring on the little finger is said to bring you wealth. For males, wear on the left hand, and for females, wear on the right hand. The best is to look for rings that are made completely of jade. This can be expensive as it requires a very large piece of jade to carve out a ring, but you do not need to wear the best quality jade – something with a nice translucent green colour will do.

2Cut a length of green string 30cm long. Use a cotton knit string. Tie it 5 times round your little finger in a clockwise direction. For males, do this on your left finger and for females, do this on your right finger. Then make a knot. As you go about your daily activities note that when the knot gets wet, you should again repeat the exercise on the same finger with a new string. The Chinese, especially those of Cantonese origin, believe that by doing this, you are activating plenty of wealth luck.

3Every morning before you step out from the house, use a red pen and write the word for money on your right palm. (Chinese character – 财 Cai). If this is too difficult, try writing the dollar sign. Do this every morning for fifteen days starting with the day of the new moon and it is believed you will receive a “windfall” within three days of the full moon. It is even more effective if you can use red cinnabar to do this. Or better yet, use a stamp which already has auspicious words on it.

4Here is a truly superstitious belief to generate wealth luck. You will need a red coloured wish fulfilling jewel and a money bank. Draw a hexagon star on a piece of paper, place the red jewel on the center of the hexagon, wrap it carefully, then place it under your pillow. Go to sleep. The next morning, place the red jewel in front of the money bank and put a coin inside the money bank. Then close your eyes and repeat your wish as many times as you can. Repeat this ritual for 15 days starting with the new moon.

All through the fifteen days of the waxing moon, by having the red jewel under your pillow and adding a coin each day, by the 15th night you will have completed the ritual to actualize your wish. When your wish has been accomplished, keep the red jewel and coins safely in a container, which should be kept hidden. When you run out of money, you can repeat this wealth-generating ritual. Remember, you must do this during the 15 day phase of the waxing moon!

5If you are winning some big money during a gambling session, the belief is that you should make sure you do NOT get up to wash your hands. And you should definitely not go to the toilet – better to hold on for as long as possible! In Cantonese, the word pee means “to let go of water”. To the Chinese, water always means money, so if you leave the gambling table to go to the toilet, it is like pouring your money down the drain.

6Gamblers also believe that it is a big NO NO to gamble against a pregnant woman. This is because the Chinese believe that expectant women are “carrying their good fortune inside their belly” and they also have an extra pairs of “eyes” to observe the whole scene. So pregnant women are said to bring good luck to gamblers.

If someone pregnant stands behind you while you are betting, it is believed that you will win. Never touch someone’s shoulders when he/she is busy gambling. Even a light tap on the shoulder is disastrous to a gambler, as they earnestly believe this will cause whatever good luck they have to evaporate. It is vital to observe this sensitivity if you keep the company of people who like to gamble.

7When you are gambling make sure there isn’t someone reading a book behind you or in front of you, because “book” sounds like  “to lose” in Chinese.

8The Chinese believe that the SE is the wealth sector in any room you occupy, so it is important to identify this corner. Then make very sure NOT to put or paint the colour red anywhere within this wealth sector. If you do so, it will make it very difficult to obtain wealth luck.

9It is believed that having a few grams of sea salt inside your wallet attracts wealth luck. The best is to place the salt inside a plastic bag, then put it in a secret compartment inside your wallet. You have to change the salt each month, otherwise it loses its potency. There are some who say the use of sea salt can also be extended to the house. Make your house attract wealth luck by having sea salt (placed inside a small plastic container) in all the corners of your house i.e. wherever two walls meet. Change the salt every ten days. You can also hang a bag of sea salt on the center of the main door, changing it once a month. This is said to attract wealth luck. (Maybe because salt attracts water?)

10Chinese gamblers are very superstitious. If they are on a winning streak, they will resent anything out of the ordinary suddenly happening, as they believe this will spoil their luck. So for instance, if they suddenly see a nun or monk approaching, they will stop gambling immediately. This superstitious belief is based on the assumption that the bald heads of monks and nuns symbolize “nothingness” and is a sign that any further gambling will lead to loss of money.

11The Chinese believe that if you place a red fan in the center, South and Southwest of any room you use frequently, this can enhance the wealth luck of the whole house. These corners are of course earth and fire sectors that benefit from fire element energy – hence the benefits of using a red fan. Perhaps feng shui was the origin of this superstition.

12The Chinese are very superstitious when it comes to wearing a ring on the correct finger. To have authority, wear a ring on your index finger. For everlasting love, wear a ring on your ring finger. But remember  never wear a ring on the thumb as this strongly signifies loss of wealth and an evaporation of success. Movie stars in Hong Kong are very mindful of the “no ring on the thumb” rule, as it is said this will lead to overnight failure, and of course movie stars are a very superstitious lot!

13Those in business should make sure that a fly swatter should never be left on their cashier counter. This is believed to chase all your customers away. The same with a broom. Never place it near where you collect money. Keep it hidden from view if possible.

14The Chinese believe that walking on “money” is a surefire way of quickly climbing up the financial success ladder. So it is recommended to bury auspicious coins and even real money under floors before they are “finished”. You can also sew a few emperor or dragon coins under carpets. Place these carpets near the main entrance (for attracting wealth) and near the back entrance or at the back balcony (for safety and protection).

15Here’s a popular wealth-making ritual you might like to try. Get yourself a ceramic container (not too big). Write your name and birthday as well as those of your family members on the container. Place 12 coins inside the container. Also place a compass and a small Chi Lin, an ingot and some real money from nine countries. Bury the container in your front garden at the ideal time of 1pm. If you do not have a garden, you can bury the container in a large flowerpot. The idea is to cover the container with earth so wealth comes to you from the earth. You will start to experience money-making luck within nine days. (No harm trying!)

16Another great way to create wealth luck they say is to place your bank checkbook inside a large red packet. Place 7 joss sticks, some joss paper and dried fruits inside, then meditate for wealth to come to you. Keep your eyes half closed and place the red packet on a table nearby. Meditate for 10 minutes each time. It is said that when you meditate, the more realistic the picture you create in your mind of you receiving wealth, the faster wealth will come to you.

17Sea salt is often used by the Chinese to change a spate of bad luck. Amongst the Chinese in Taiwan, it is believed that if a dark blue or black ceramic mug is filled to the brim with sea salt, and you place it in the dry area of the kitchen, it will not only change your luck, it will also improve relationship between husband and wife. The salt should be changed every 10 days for it to continue to have potency.

18Here’s something you can do if you are going through a hard time in your life. Get yourself a round shaped sweet potato. Carve your name on it then plant it in water. Put it outdoors in the daytime; place it indoors at night. Once the potato starts to grow, eat the tiny leaves and the sweet potato as well, and you are sure to experience a big change in your life.

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To many Chinese, Mid Autumn Festival (or Mooncake Festival) is the next most important celebration after Chinese New Year.

Held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar Calendar at the time of the full moon, it marks the end of the Autumn harvest, and a time to give thanks to Change-Er, the Moon Goddess of Immortality. This year, Mid Autumn Festival falls on Sept 17^th, 2024.

On this brightest of nights, the Moon Goddess is believed to make her annual appearance, bestowing blessings of a good harvest, peace, safety and love. The full moon symbolizes prosperity, completion and togetherness. Family members travel home from far and wide to gather for a meal and spend the evening looking at the full moon (shang yue), lighting paper lanterns and eating mooncakes.

Women set up outdoor altars to offer food and incense, and young singles, inspired by the love story of the Mood Goddess, head out to mingle in the hope she brings them the match of their dreams.

Here are some great ways to boost your good fortune this Mid Autumn Festival.

1. USE “ROUND” or “CIRCULAR” shaped offerings

When praying to the Moon Goddess, make sure your altar faces the moon and that your offerings are round-shaped. This encapsulates the Chinese saying “Zhu Shi Yuan Man”, which signifies everything ending on a good note. Round fruits with auspicious meanings such as apples (Ping Ping An An) and oranges (Da Ji Da Li) are especially popular. Don’t forget to include the most crucial offering, the mooncake! Arrange in sets of 13 to represent the 13 months of the Lunar Calendar.

2. GOOD TIME FOR SOCIALIZING

Mid Autumn is a particularly auspicious day for social networking. The Chinese go visiting bearing mooncakes as gifts to promote closer ties and greater harmony. You can strengthen affinities with your friends and build rapport with the people you work with by celebrating the festivities together. Who knows, you may even meet a potential life partner in the process!

3. AUSPICIOUS DAY TO PRAY TO YUE LAO

Temples of the God of Love and Marriage, Yue Lao, often see throngs of single bachelors and bachelorettes offering incense and prayers. This God of Love is often depicted with a red silk thread that he uses to “tie” potential couples together. Those in search of a soul mate can invoke his blessings, for him to “connect you to a good partner”. How? Obtain a red string by making an offering of an “angpau” (red packet with money inside) to the temple, then say a prayer with your personal details like name, date of birth, address and wishes. After praying, wear the red string around your wrist to signify your wish.

4. DISPLAY FRESH PLANTS & FLOWERS

Bring auspicious chi into the home by showcasing your loveliest potted flower arrangements. Avoid thorny plants such as roses and cacti, as this will shun away Nobleman Benefactor (Gui Ren) luck. Those lucky enough to have a garden should ensure it is properly maintained, ready to welcome the bright night sky of Mid Autumn.

5. CLEAN UP THE HOME

Make sure your home is clean and tidy, especially your most used spaces like your living and dining room, where you spend a lot of time. Fix or replace anything that is not working.

6. ORGANISE A PARTY

Moon Festival is often celebrated with family (direct and extended) but can also be celebrated with friends. When you create a lot of yang chi during the night of this Full Moon, you activate its energies, for a good harvest (which in today’s world also means a stable income), friendship and of course, for love!

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