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CLSA FENG SHUI INDEX 2015 OVERVIEW

Our annual forecast for our favourite Earth Rooster, the Hang Seng Index, followed a trajectory last year, alas not the one we guided for. It

thats no reason to lose faith. We put it all down to simple horsing around.

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 a different path and youll want to stay away from cliffs late in the year.

the second half, the hour and day pillars bring out the earth, meaning projects in slumber wake and we hear the Hang Seng crow. A new round of infrastructure investment may occur.

The Wood-Goat year is presided over by wood and earth, and the former will restrain earths power. Indeed, people will be ornery this year. Dont

to some nasty stars (theyre imaginary, but no less nasty for that).

prompting hotels, jewellery, gold and silver, autos, electronics and

are clean as a whistleblower, so expect few corruption scandals. The Wood Goat is known for compassion, so expect stocks in Guanyin-related industries to rise. Wood Goats will need to pay attention to their health, thus preventative medical stocks will be in demand.

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 have a bet the other way. Otherwise the market may be challenged, and the best thing to do will be to put glasses of water in the north, south and southwest - if youre making money, make it scotch and drink heartily.

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 excavated Qin dynasty bamboo strips, the correct answer is . . . drum roll . . . 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 agree this zodiac sign was actually a dog. Where the goat year is now, was once the horse, and where the horse is was a deer . . . and so on. Our favourite change is still the snake, which in the earliest list of 12 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 ways of divining fortunes. Our forecasts for the Hang Seng are based on the interplay of the destiny chart, or bazi for the year (on page 3), and the birth date of the Hang Seng Index (24 November, 1969). Working with these traditional tools, we present the CLSA Feng Shui guide for 2015, more for

know, we might just get lucky, and so might you!

Overview ............................................................................................3

Previous goat years .............................................................................4

Sector highlights ..................................................................................6

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Zodiac sign guide ................................................................................9

Famous faces ....................................................................................21

Property outlook ...............................................................................24

CLSA Feng Shui Index 2015 ..............................................................26

The debt the Chinese owe the goat/sheep

written language. The following words all contain the goat character yang

The two bazi in the chart below - literally eight (Chinese) characters, which change position on a 60-year cycle - guide predictions for the year.

Rooster

You

Yin Metal

YEARPILLAR

Ji

Yin Earth

Yin Water

Pig

Hai

Yin Wood

MONTHPILLAR

Yi

Rabbit

Mao

Yin Wood

Gui

Yin Water

DAYPILLAR

Hang Seng Earth Rooster

Yang Metal

Monkey

Shen

HOURPILLAR

Geng

Yang Metal

Heavenly stems

}

Goat

wei

Yin Earth

YEARPILLAR

yi

Yin Wood

Yang Wood

Tiger

Yin

Yang Earth

MONTHPILLAR

wu

Pig

hai

Yin Water

xin

Yin Metal

DAYPILLAR

Yang Fire

Horse

wu

HOURPILLAR

jia

Yang Wood

Wood Goat

Earth

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A goats yarn

Here we goat again

GOAT

2015Feng Shui Index

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Mi

Beauty

XingAuspicious

Xin

Admire

Yu

Guide

Shn

Goodness

Xing

Soar

Yng

Cultivate

GngThick soup

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

Hang Seng gets the leg-up to a higher ledge

Bazi - Interplay determines our forecasts

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PREVIOUS GOAT YEARS

The Earth Goat staggered ashore from

the oil crisis in the wake of the Iranian

Revolution and found itself sitting on the

a small place called Shenzhen. Contrary to international indices,

the Hang Seng

year at the peak, and continued to rise early

in the new year.

The Water Goat stumbled along the grassy verge until April, then put on more than 50%

between May and the end of the year; horny growth like that is a

wonder to behold and Pan must have been playing those pipes with the sweetest of tunes as he ate hay

while the sun shone.

Our 2003 Feng Shui Cover

On average, the Dow rose over the year

before, but the Goat

when it jumped off the cliff. Yet the Goat scrambled back up those rocky ravines

so quickly that it leapt into the air soon after the middle of the year

before plummeting back to a pleasant

grassy hillock slightly higher than it began

the year.

The Metal Goat was very much at ease through the year, the hierarchical

herd was settled and Alpha slowly made his way to the top of the hillock. The

index began around 3,400, hit 4,000 in July and 4,500 the following January.

12 Mar: Serbian PM assassinated; WHO issues Sars warning.28 Apr: Andre Agassi becomes the oldest No.1 tennis seed.10 May: Taobao opens in China; a tornado outbreak begins.12 Aug: Liaoning Deputy Governor Liu Ketian is detained. 3 Sep: Hong Kong issues new-style banknotes.15 Oct:1 Nov: First gay pride march takes place in Taipei.

2003: Water Goat

26 Feb: Beijing announces formal bid for the 2000 Olympics.9 Mar: Jiang Zemin announces national feelings in curriculum.14 May: Winnie Mandela sentenced to six years in jail.5 Jun: HK Legislative Council passes its Bill of Human Rights.15 Sep: HK citizens directly elect 18 to the Legislature. 25 Dec: Soviet Union is disbanded.18 Jan: Deng Xiaoping goes south on his tour.

1991: Metal Goat

Hang Seng Index

9,259

3,413

13,751

Hang Seng Index

4,672

01 Feb

15 Feb

21 Jan

03 Feb

17 Feb: Eric Heiden equals the 1,000m world skating record.5 Mar: Voyager I departs for Saturn after observing Jupiter.8 Jul:23 Aug: Iran opens a war front against the Kurds. 5 Oct: China and West Germany sign a cultural exchange.15 Nov: Unabomber forces plane down.6 Dec: Beijing forbids any more big-character posters.

1979: Earth Goat

Hang Seng Index

535 96328 Jan 15 Feb

23 Feb: US forces begin largest offensive of the Vietnam War.15 Apr: Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou.6 May: Cultural Revolution-inspired workers riot in Hong Kong.17 Jun: PRC explodes hydrogen bomb with a yield of 3.3mt TNT.1 Jul: Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band hits No.1 in charts.19 Nov: TVB begins broadcasting in Hong Kong.21 Jan: Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam begins.

1967: Fire Goat

858

Dow Jones Index

86409 Feb 29 Jan

The Year of the

Capricorn rising

Wicked Sorcerer of the East:Kenny Lau

Wand-Bearers:Amar Gill

Dominic Chan

Stephen Leung

Jay Bhatt

CLSA Feng Shui Index for the Year of the Goat 2003

Bad Feng Shui

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Good Feng Shui

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Metals are going to be decent this year, so in addition to financials, keep an eye out for autos, jewellery, and the good metals such as silver and gold. Be careful in the high months (see chart), some nastiness threatens to demagnetise your metal - but the second and third quarters are looming strong.

outperform the predictions. Its not obvious in the bazi chart

this Wood Goat brings

Wood is the progenitor

ready supply of wood,

longer. Utilities and tech should rise, and oil & gas recover.

Nputting all our faith into the sixth: codswallop. Spare a thought for old sages like Xie Zhaozhe, who spilt all that time, thought and ink

element! The elements tend to bleed into each other - and thus one particular industry, say construction, may have contributions from earth (concrete), metal (hardware providers), water (chemical ingredients),

In assessing the sectors, we concentrate on the relative strength of each

respective monthly charts below. Overall, these are fairly balanced, bar one crucial ingredient. Water! You would obviously be better served by looking at what our sector heads are really saying.

Elementary dance

Solid as a rock on which the goat chooses to stand; foodstuffs, concrete and antiques should all perform. Legal

their professions active and this will spill over into supply industries and renewables. The earth spreads wide and while it may put pressure on the goat, assistance in carrying the load should

Its noticeable that there is no water element in the wooky mix this year - were going to go out on a limb and suggest that some part of the world - good grief, perhaps even China will suffer droughts this year - or at least a water shortage.

The goat is wooden, it stores wood and brings

cram schools and educational equipment, as well as forestry, agriculture and gardens should thrive this year.

Overcoming cycle

FebruaryBest qi: WOODSector: Retail

MarchBest qi: EARTHSector: Property

AprilBest qi: EARTHSector: Renewables

MayBest qi: FIRESector: Financials, Tech

JuneBest qi: FIRESector: Tech, Utilities

JulyBest qi: EARTHSector: China, Property

AugustBest qi: WATERSector: Financials

JanuaryBest qi: METALSector: Financials

SeptemberBest qi: WOODSector: Property, Retail

OctoberBest qi: EARTHSector: Commodities

NovemberBest qi: WOODSector: Retail

DecemberBest qi: EARTHSector: Commod-ities, Property

Top sector picks

Cashmere 2/4Q15 Scamper 3Q15Overall Cashmere

EARTH Charles Yonts

RenewablesChina

Cashmere 1/2Q15 Scamper 4Q15Overall Cashmere

EARTHFrancis Cheung

Cashmere 3Q15 Scamper 1H15Overall Youre kidding

FIRE Simon Powell

Oil & Gas

Cashmere 3Q15 Scamper 1Q15Overall Feta

WATERAaron Fischer

Gaming

Cashmere 1Q15 Scamper 3/4Q15Overall Cashmere

Nicole WongCashmere Oct Scamper 2/3Q15Overall Feta

FIRE Nicolas Baratte

Technology

Cashmere May Scamper 1/2Q15Overall Youre kidding

METALPatricia Cheng

Cashmere Oct Scampper 2/3Q15Overall Youre kidding

FIRE Rajesh Panjwani

Utilities Financials EARTH Property

Cashmere 3Q15 Scamper 2/4Q15Overall Feta

WOOD Xiaopo Wei

Retail

Cashmere 4Q15 Scamper 2/3Q15Overall Youre kidding

FIRE Elinor Leung

Cashmere 2/4Q15 Scamper 1/3Q15Overall Feta

WATER Paul Wan

Transport Telcos/Internet

Cashmere 1Q15 Scamper 3Q15Overall Cashmere

EARTH Andrew Driscoll

Commodities

Cashmere: Great Feta: Good Youre kidding: Not so bad Scamper: Avoid

SECTOR HIGHLIGHTS

Elemental equilibrium: 20%

Elemental equilibrium: 20%

Elemental equilibrium: 20%

Elemental equilibrium: 20%

Generating cycle

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan

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ZODIAC SIGN GUIDE

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Most holy satyr! Goats by nature are fond of nature and this is a

good year for them to hide in the woods. Its also the year for paying

attention - so do reread that email youre about to send to your boss.

All things artistic and profound are in your stars, so park outside

art galleries and you shouldnt get a ticket. Creative activities are

predicted for young Water Goats, but those interested in technology

may receive a call about their hacking.

Health Stick to a balanced diet - just the right amount of greens should see you through. Whatever exercise is applicable, say walking to the chocolate aisle for the munchies rather than asking the maid to do so, will see you in good health. Make sure you pay your premiums in March, April, July and next January.

Wealth Your habit of spending money as soon as you get it makes you

are yours for the taking, and remember to give 10% to the triads before they ask for more. Water Goats are likely to sponsor charities while Fire Goats may consider a hetian jade amulet to protect their gains.

Love What was he doing, the great god Pan, down in the reeds by the river? As it is your year, youre bound to feel horny - March, June, September and December are the months to butt in. Romantic Earth Goats are likely to go in for home improvements (think George Clooney in Burn after Reading).

Career Staff changes will lead to opportunities; the stars think that you have insider knowledge. April, July, August and November are promising, as is New Year, 2016. But Tai Sui is going to be with you, so your work needs to be quiet - we recommend titanium-oxide panels. Wood Goats will enjoy attending exhibitions - ensure it is not you!

The GoatGOOD FORTUNE: MID-NOV TO MID-DEC

Image: Both thunder and lightning come. Thus, the superior man decides lawsuits and carries out punishments.

Judgement: Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.

Line: Nine at the beginning means: when a man meets his destined ruler, they can be together 10 days, and it is not a mistake. Going meets with recognition.

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.

Water Goat:1 Feb 2003 - 21 Jan 20045 Feb 1943 - 24 Jan 1944

Metal Goat:15 Feb 1991 - 3 Feb 199217 Feb 1931 - 5 Feb 1932

Earth Goat:28 Jan 1979 - 15 Feb 19801 Feb 1919 - 19 Feb 1920

Fire Goat:9 Feb 1967 - 29 Jan 196813 Feb 1907 - 1 Feb 1908

Wood Goat:19 Feb 2015-7 Feb 201624 Jan 1955-11 Feb 1956

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Horse-shaped objects: hung like a . . . so yes,

wear your lingam with pride.

2015 amulet:An amulet with the

zodiac creatures represented in Sanskrit

- this will help you with conversations at parties and inure you to any further public

humiliation.

Guiding hexagram from the Yi-Jing (Book of Changes)

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AFFLICTION DEFLECTION

For those of you still far enough down the food chain to work io wealthy to be bothered by bad luck -

so turn the page. Below we highlight the directions malevolent qi comes in its variant guises - Tai Sui, Tsui Po, San Sha and Wu Wang . While never inescapable, we suggest some means to dodge their

Tai Sui - The Grand Duke JupiterIf Hong Kong truly is the meeting point of East and West, then this might be the time to

to the natal sign is meant to herald a good year, but not so with this grand duke. This year, hes decamped to SW1 See page 25). So if your front door faces SW, you may want to come in through the bathroom window. As the Tai Sui revolve through the embodiment of 60 famous generals, the incarnation is Xu Caihou. Oh no, thats only in Zhongnanhai! For the rest of the world it is Yang Xian, a Song dynasty general.

Tsui Po - The Year BreakerNE1 for this one. Pestilent qi, you might have thought, was from walking behind the Goat, but youll

1913, 1949, 1973, 2009) who have houses facing SW1 are advised to not have a beef with this guy and just buffalo their way out. The hour of the Ox is 1am to 3am, and no-one sees it coming then - so clearly nightclubs and street-cleaning are your favoured occupations this year, or you could just move to Wanchai and do both.

San Sha - Three KillingsThese good-fortune serial killers are marauding through the west this year - so thats the direction you need to face. Technically this noxious group occupies SW1 to NW1, thats from 232.5 to 307.5. Not good if your house faces that direction. In fact, considering all the bad air around housing, this might be a good year to move under a bridge: theres plenty of healthy a

s for trolls.

Wu Wang - Five YellowsSome stars are made bad, but this was born bad. It is responsible for all long-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 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 manhole covers keep disappearing?

metal element (if you couldnt work that 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

Forewarned is forearmed

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FIVE YELLOW(WEST)

SAN SHA (SW1 to NW1)

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Forces of malevolent energy in the Year of the Goat

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Despite the fact that youre a born Monkey, impulsive behaviour will

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

monkeys this year - new zoos all round! Wood Monkeys may travel

close to home and appreciate a familiar place in a new way (perhaps

catch public transport to work or school).

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 about. Spring and summer youll need to be careful over food hygiene - 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 bananas you want. The caveat here is that not all such fruit are equally nutritious; and if you wake in an unknown hotel room in Macau, get

Monkeys might have unanticipated expenses at home.

Love Note you have the auspicious red phoenix with you this year and

it legally and leave that phoenix alone. Late spring and winter are the

joining an interest group - a brick-appreciation society or the like.

Career Better than last year, but still some simian virus at work. Oddly enough youll want to seek out Snakes and Dragons to work with. Be on your guard and no one will make a monkey out of you - demand all the peanuts youre worth! Metal Monkeys, this is a good year to be head-hunted, so you might see your brains appearing on a different table.

The MonkeyGOOD FORTUNE: MID-APR TO MID-MAY

Image: The wind drives this image across heaven. Thus, the superior maaspect of his nature.

Judgement: The taming power of the small has success. Dense clouds, no rain from our western region.

Line: Nine in the second place means: he allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune.

Verdict: Eat up monkey - it sounds like Tom Cruise is returning to Oprahs sofa, dense clouds but no rain means those two wont be having any children, but out here in the east anything is possible.

Wood Monkey:22 Jan 2004 - 8 Feb 20055 Jan 1944 - 12 Feb 1945

Water Monkey:4 Feb 1992 - 22 Jan 19936 Feb 1932 - 25 Jan 1933

Metal Monkey:16 Feb 1980 - 4 Feb 198120 Feb 1920 - 7 Feb 1921

Earth Monkey:30 Jan 1968 - 16 Feb 19692 Feb 1908 - 21 Jan 1909

Fire Monkey:12 Feb 1956 - 30 Jan 195713 Feb 1896 - 1 Feb 1897

Zodiac character:

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.

Image: Within the earth, wood grows. Thus, the superior man of devoted character heaps up small things in order to achieve something high and great.

Judgement: Pushing upwards has supreme success. One must see the great man. Fear not. Departure towards the south brings good fortune.

Line: One pushes upwards by steps.

Verdict: Dear chicken, pushing something uphill doesnt mean it needs to be that idiom. This can be the year you make your own idiom, but you need to do so in small steps going south. In summary, this is the perfect year to visit Antarctica while wearing a pair of Japanese slippers.

The RoosterGOOD FORTUNE: MID-MAY TO MID-JUN

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-side up! Earth Roosters will be aware that this is a good year to take up

Wealth Not your best year for investments in grains as you might only get chicken feed back, but henny type of hard work should pay off when those chickens come home to roost. This is a good year for Fire Roosters

sets of books, that small paper investment might begin to pay off.

Lovenights. Even if youre no spring chicken, this could be a good year for preening, strutting and shaking that tail feather. Never forget, you are the Water Rooster and this year is a good one to invite someone over to see that nest youve feathered.

Career This is not the year to live dangerously. That Snake slithering toward you is there to help. Bad stars and obstacles are present but can be mere feathers off a hens back if you set your mind to it. Some call the Metal Rooster a rank opportunist, but theyre merely slower at spotting that vacancy - best if youre not the direct cause.

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visiting the meticulous Rooster, some discomfort is possible and you

may need to walk on eggshells, but it can still be a good year. Wood

Roosters who enjoy writing may look to publish; keep in mind that

haphazard blackmail notes are not a recognised literary genre.

Wood Rooster:9 Feb 2005 - 28 Jan 200613 Feb 1945 - 1 Feb 1946

Water Rooster:23 Jan 1993 - 9 Feb 199426 Jan 1933 - 13 Feb 1934

Metal Rooster:5 Feb 1981 - 24 Jan 19828 Feb 1921 - 27 Jan 1922

Earth Rooster:17 Feb 1969 - 5 Feb 197022 Jan 1909 - 9 Feb 1910

Fire Rooster:31 Jan 1957 - 17 Feb 195826 Jan 1897 - 11 Feb 1898

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Dragon-shaped objects: for the punning cock we recommend a gladiator being dragged behind some Roman horses.

2015 amulet:More dragon-shaped

amulets - try the Chinese character with the

largest number of strokes allowed by Beijing, composed of four

dragons: it means to blather on.

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Image: Fire over wood. Thus, the superior man consolidates his fate by making his position correct.

Judgement: Supreme good fortune. Success.

Line: Nine in the second place means: there is food in the ding. My comrades are envious, 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 notion of cost and/or safety. This year you get the money, the love and food in the cauldron - make sure that its reheated before you wolf it down.

Its a dogs life? Every dog has its day? Lucky dog? This year it just

might be - a barking good year to wag your tail in the mud. No need to

be meaner than a junkyard dog: take your natural growling pessimism

and put it in an old kennel - the arts, culture and education are in your

stars and Wood Dogs (1934, 1994), remember that guns can help you

communicate your point of view.

The DogGOOD FORTUNE: MID-APR TO MID-MAY

Health Hygiene is indicated for our canine friends, you know how to lick that! There is a possibility of something contagious - so careful you dont end up as sick as the proverbial dog. Water Dogs in particular need to make sure insurance premiums are up to date and this year's wooden Earth Goat shouldnt bother you much.

Wealththis 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 making opportunities out of rejection - after all, if its good for Jack Ma, its good for you.

Love A year of rich experience, youll be like something or other in heat and theyll be pawing all over you, no lone wolf for you this year. September and December are indicated. Empathy and judgement are the natural companions of the Fire Dog, but dont set up a webcam if your brain tells you to do it at 2am.

Career A breakthrough year - youre off the leash and running with the hounds. February, June, August and January next should see you

some unexpected property bonus this year. Doggedly keep those plans

Its a fat year for the pigs. We know your skills in bringing people

together for compromise - however, letting the boss child name your

dog is not a good idea if you ever want to take it out in public. But

this is a good year for you, so no porkies, just barrel on through. This

is also a good year for Fire Pigs to spend time with friends, it will of

course be sensible to get some before the year begins.

The PigFire Dog:29 Jan 2006 - 17 Feb 20072 Feb 1946 - 21 Jan 1947

Wood Dog:10 Feb 1994 - 30 Jan 199514 Feb 1934 - 3 Feb 1935

Water Dog:25 Jan 1982 - 12 Feb 198328 Jan 1922 - 15 Feb 1923

Metal Dog:6 Feb 1970 - 26 Jan 197110 Feb 1910 - 29 Jan 1911

Earth Dog:18 Feb 1958 - 7 Feb 195922 Jan 1898 - 9 Feb 1899

Zodiac character:

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.

GOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-JAN TO EARLY-FEB 2016

Image: Thunder within the earth. Thus, the kings of antiquity closed the passes at the time of the solstice. Merchants and strangers did not go about, and the ruler did not travel through the provinces.

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

Line: Six in the second place means: quiet return. Good fortune.

Verdict: Much blotter to absorb for the average porker. When the days are about equal if you hold off on that psychiatric

appointment. If youre senior enough, you can't pass through Tsim Sha Tsui on your way home.

Healthin April are a possibility. Clearly the thing to do is to have those organs removed and put back in next year; that way any accident that befalls you will not cause them grief. Water Pigs are likely to have a busy year and attention to diet and exercise are a must.

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

whatever you can get for it. Snorting through your charts, the months of February, July, September and the years end are looking especially good for bringing home that extra bit of bacon.

Love When we say the stars are not ideal for love this year, we dont

warning has been issued from the department of no mistakes about young people eloping and that a steely reserve must be maintained; we

Career Any extra effort you make this year will pay off handsomely, especially if your career involves plastic surgery - and no, not being able to smile is no disadvantage and massive bandages with some colour will

nothing to be upset about.

Fire Pig:18 Feb 2007 - 06 Feb 200822 Jan 1947 - 09 Feb 1948

Wood Pig:31 Jan 1995 - 18 Feb 199604 Feb 1935 - 23 Jan 1936

Water Pig:13 Feb 1983 - 01 Feb 198416 Feb 1923 - 04 Feb 1924

Metal Pig:27 Jan 1971 - 14 Feb 197230 Jan 1911 - 17 Feb 1912

Earth Pig:08 Feb 1959 - 27 Jan 196010 Feb 1899 - 30 Jan 1900

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Tiger-shaped objects: a tiger is a cat, and so is

Hello Kitty - nonetheless you might want to think

twice about this. There're cats and there're kitties.

2015 amulet:Rabbit-shaped objects: if you drink enough you might get a red nose, but only need it for one year out of 12, what will you

do for the other 11?

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Career and wealth are in the stars this year - youve just got to corner

them. Youre a popular person and could well spend this year getting

that popularity out of the chat room and back into the real world. Fire

Rats often respond to the encouragement of others, this is the year to

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dolls of the people who are asking you to do it.

The RatGOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-DEC TO EARLY-JAN

Image: Fire in heaven above. Thus, the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, and thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.

Judgement: Supreme success.

Line: Nine in the second place means: a big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.

Verdict: es are pending, but a big wagon for loading does mean that youll be measuring cash by weight rather than value - no blame, so live it up!

Health Without due diligence youll end up in hospital - so this might be the time to buy stock in your favourite ward. This year youre round about the right place to have those cute whiskers trimmed. Metal Rats

lessen legal mediation.

Wealth Laugh, my friends, and without blame, lightly quit what lightly came - especially if it is someone elses. Nonetheless, for you Rat, it's

currents, rats and sinking ships and all of that. Youd want to be out of there pretty quickly. How quickly? As fast as a rat up a drainpipe!

Love Be careful what you wish for Rat. The charts are suggesting that the months of May, July, September and next January may bring just the sort of soft cheese you might easily drown in. The best technique to follow this year will be to place yourself in the path of people trying to leave - if you're lucky, they may be taken to the same hospital.

Career Remember, the rat race didnt choose you, you chose . . . who says you cant spend charm and get ahead? Water Rats could rely on their skills in coming up with ideas - those related to removing your boss need to be creative and untraceable. The stars are out this year - some say yes, some say maybe.

Earth Rat:07 Feb 2008 - 25 Jan 200910 Feb 1948 - 28 Jan 1949

Fire Rat:19 Feb 1996 - 06 Feb 199724 Jan 1936 - 10 Feb 1937

Wood Rat:02 Feb 1984 - 19 Feb 198505 Feb 1924 - 24 Jan 1925

Water Rat:15 Feb 1972 - 02 Feb 197318 Feb 1912 - 05 Feb 1913

Metal Rat:28 Jan 1960 - 14 Feb 196131 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.

Image: in his words and duration in his way of life.

Judgement: The perseverance of the woman advances.

Line: y. Fear not. Good fortune.

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.

Earth Ox:26 Jan 2009 - 13 Feb 201029 Jan 1949 - 16 Feb 1950

Fire Ox:07 Feb 1997 - 27 Jan 199811 Feb 1937 - 30 Jan 1938

Wood Ox:20 Feb 1985 - 08 Feb 198625 Jan 1925 - 12 Feb 1926

Water Ox:03 Feb 1973 - 22 Jan 197406 Feb 1913 - 25 Jan 1914

Metal Ox:15 Feb 1961 - 04 Feb 196219 Feb 1901 - 07 Feb 1902

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Rat-shaped objects:

burning incense in the Temple of Apollo will

rats-tail haircut will curry favour with the gods.

2015 amulet:

crystal representation of the zodiac animals will attract enough attention that none will notice just how poorly you dress -

the larger the better.

We know the Ox likes to be settled and have a patch to wander and

think, this might be a good year to catch the ferry to Mui Wo and go

walkabout. It is certainly a year to let go, ignore the imaginary constraints

for

sincerity and integrity, Earth Oxen may keep any good fortune to

themselves for fear of being the leather that other people wear.

The OxGOOD FORTUNE: MID-FEB TO MID-MAR

Health As strong as an ox is the goal, but the charts are suggesting that you will need time for rumination, so give that cud some more consideration. Given enough sleep, those big doe-eyes will sparkle. Fire Oxen who are fond of climbing high are strongly advised to take the elevator this year, no matter how good they think itll look on Youtube.

Wealth You are the cash cow, which means the authorities may want

youll just need to dredge that channel back to your yard and youll be eating the best lucerne all year. Wood Oxen need to watch the budget, but only if this entails their own money.

Love Love is in the air, and youll be mooing in delight, no need to be a cow about it though. It's looking to be an especially good year for

swatting away in recent years. Given your celebrated capacity to deal with pressure, this means you dont mind being underneath.

Career You might feel corralled in the stockade, about to be sold to the highest bidder with no say in matters. Remember this year youre

Oxen, those strong-willed types, might be best avoiding the water-cooler.

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Did he who made the lamb make thee? Your natural stubborn and

obstinate nature is not going to prevent you from having a great year.

It might be the goat year, but the Goat is tethered and the farmer

is watching TV. Water Tigers are good with experimenting, but

regardless of your chemical skllls, Breaking Bad is not the model here.

The TigerMetal Tiger:14 Feb 2010 - 02 Feb 201117 Feb 1950 - 05 Feb 1951

Earth Tiger:28 Jan 1998 - 15 Feb 199931 Jan 1938 - 18 Feb 1939

Fire Tiger:09 Feb 1986 - 28 Jan 198713 Feb 1926 - 01 Feb 1927

Wood Tiger:23 Jan 1974 - 10 Feb 197526 Jan 1914 - 13 Feb 1915

Water Tiger:05 Feb 1962 - 24 Jan 196308 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.

GOOD FORTUNE: MID-OCT TO MID-NOV

Image: Thunder in heaven above. Thus, the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not accord with established order.

Judgement: Perseverance advances.

Line: se.

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.

Health As tempting as that tethered goat is, stay away from gluttony this year (there are another eleven in the cycle so dont pace up and down about this). Possibly not as independent as other tigers, the Wood Tigers

their specialty is Traditional Chinese Medicine, do mind your bones.

Wealth You are the golden tiger - scams may come your way, so do claw them back, but at least half the year has you marked for success. Even Earth Tigers should not be disadvantaged by their sense of fair play - and how often does that happen? Since Tigers are about as welcome as an ex-lover at a traditional Chinese wedding, befriend traditional types.

Love Ask for it, its yours. And if it isnt, it's yours for the taking. Fire Tigers bring their unquestioned enthusiasm to the place of love this year - but go back to their place, remember that your lair only has photos of

want to be the victim of a serial killer, which you arent.

Career This year youll need to avoid litigation and disputes, but otherwise no need to be a kitten about anything. Your leadership in leaving things to the last minute is renowned and Metal Tigers are going to be rewarded with an understanding that doors can open if you shout or growl at them loudly enough.

This is a good year to begin sleeping under your desk - your hutch is

ious

hare-brained schemes. Work is the place to be, especially for Metal

Rabbits who arent entirely sure why they have a small circle of

friends. Your natural aversion to body hygiene means no-one will

realise that youre homeless for months.

The RabbitGOOD FORTUNE: MID-JUL TO MID-AUG

Image: That which is bright rises twice. Thus, the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, illumines the four quarters of the world.

Judgement: Perseverance advances. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune.

Line: Nine at the top means the king uses him to march forth and chastise. Then it is best to kill 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.

Health This year is not ideal - avoid nightclubs and other places where they take your temperature. While technically it is true that a reading of zero means youre not in the danger zone - the danger zone is the best alternative. For some reason water is dangerous this year, so, keep those bunny paws dry and, er, water sports should best be avoided.

Wealth While you can expect the grass to be pretty green on your side of the hutch, beware of schemes that may adulterate it. Water Rabbits who are creative should learn that words like melamine, heparin

wealth diet, and a good year beckons!

Love Wood Rabbits are very adaptable; and thats good because this is the year of being by yourself. Not for want of trying of course . . .

you like being a Rabbit because cuniculus is Latin for rabbit. The police wont be called, but the object of your affection may not call back.

Career The low-key, diplomatic approach taken by Fire Rabbits will serve them well at work this year. All Rabbits can look forward to bunny stamps and should practice pulling themselves out of a hat - if you repeat the phrase Cottontail is the new manager often enough, it will eventually sound perfectly natural, and that promotion may be yours.

Metal Rabbit:03 Feb 2011 - 22 Jan 201206 Feb 1951 - 26 Jan 1952

Earth Rabbit:16 Feb 1999 - 04 Feb 200019 Feb 1939 - 07 Feb 1940

Fire Rabbit:29 Jan 1987 - 16 Feb 198802 Feb 1927 - 22 Jan 1928

Wood Rabbit:11 Feb 1975 - 30 Jan 197614 Feb 1915 - 02 Feb 1916

Water Rabbit:25 Jan 1963 - 12 Feb 196429 Jan 1903 - 15 Feb 1904

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Dog-shaped objects:

you dont need to have a mechanical Hound of the Baskervilles around, but having one of those dogs whose feet never touch

the ground won't win you any cosmic points.

2015 amulet:Pig-shaped objects: we

do think you look good in a bristle hair-shirt;

why not?

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As you were born under a lucky star, its easy to be lazy. Still, its a

year for scaling the heights. Were not sure what to do about Earth

is

usually a plus, but not so when you discover you dont have enough

money to take a cab, and have to wait for a bus.

The DragonWater Dragon:23 Jan 2012 - 09 Feb 201327 Jan 1952 - 13 Feb 1953

Metal Dragon:05 Feb 2000 - 23 Jan 200108 Feb 1940 - 26 Jan 1941

Earth Dragon:17 Feb 1988 - 05 Feb 198923 Jan 1928 - 09 Feb 1929

Fire Dragon:31 Jan 1976 - 17 Feb 197703 Feb 1916 - 22 Jan 1917

Wood Dragon:13 Feb 1964 - 01 Feb 196516 Feb 1904 - 03 Feb 1905

Zodiac character:

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.

GOOD FORTUNE: EARLY-DEC TO EARLY JAN 2016

Image: The light has sunk into the earth. Thus, does the superior man live with the great mass: he veils his light, yet still shines.

Judgement: In adversity it furthers one to be persevering.

Line: Nine in the third place means: Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. Their great leader is captured. One must not expect perseverance too soon.

Verdict: This year you are going to go shopping at the Stanley Market - youre going to pay too much for some sunglasses, but youre not going to get upset. We dont make this up, it is what the stars say - rail against them at your peril.

Health

you might look as though youve been chasing the dragon too long - we 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.

Wealth Just how much can a Dragon hoard in those caves? This year youll be testing historical levels and weighing, not counting your cash. The usual caveats apply; be on the watch for those goodhearted souls who want to make your life more simple by removing your hard-earned

Love We love that you go about things with a positive and determined mindset - this will help you ride out all the rejections youre about to 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.

Career This is the year to grasp the handle of the opportunities on offer

out you scorch the earth. No matter, charred or not, this is your time to rise through the ranks. Metal Dragons who try to be honest in their dealings

All is not lost; the unconquerable will, and courage never to submit or

yield. Wise man say future speak with forked tongue - this year could

go the way your will and determination see it so. Fire Snakes may be

solitary creatures, but this is not the year to practice the rope trick all

alone. Seek help, professional if need be.

The Snake Water Snake:10 Feb 2013 - 30 Jan 201414 Feb 1953 - 02 Feb 1954

Metal Snake:24 Jan 2001 - 11 Feb 200227 Jan 1941 - 14 Feb 1942

Earth Snake:06 Feb 1989 - 26 Jan 199010 Feb 1929 - 29 Jan 1930

Fire Snake:18 Feb 1977 - 06 Feb 197823 Jan 1917 - 10 Feb 1918

Wood Snake:02 Feb 1965 - 20 Jan 196604 Feb 1905 - 24 Jan 1906

Zodiac character:

Constant amulet:Monkey-shaped objects,

a voodoo doll of your best enemy will do, make

sure you wrap it tightly at night in the socks you

wore that day.

2015 amulet:Horse-shaped objects:

just staying dressed while

belt can stand for a bridle, if you need to make it a wild horse then go

around with your hair untied and legs akimbo.

GOOD FORTUNE: MID-NOV TO MID-DEC

Image: Wind and thunder. Thus the superior man: if he sees good, he imitates it; if he has faults, he rids himself of them.

Judgement: It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.

Line: Six in the third place means: one is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince.

Verdict: Practical as you are Snake, that last line does not mean you should present a large sea beast to a pop star. It suggests that for the best fortune you need to walk in the middle of the ferry and make sure you swipe your octopus on the way out.

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 against illnesses that can enter through the mouth - we recommend a

no, you probably dont want to remember that at all.

Wealth The stars are mixed, slithering along to a gambling den of any sort is going to have you wishing youd coiled up at home. This is a good year for the Metal Snake to come to the fore with regulated and wise investment. Clearly Macau-bound ferries are to be avoided - and no, taking the helicopter isn't going to keep you out of the hotpot.

Love Being the affable Snake that you are, its going to be a year of shedding your skin and waiting for the new one to fully form. Those who

snake pit with a desirable viper.

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, and your seniors will offer fangs for your trouble. On the snakes-and-ladders career board it should be ladders all the way. But if you're in

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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.

HorseWood Horse:31 Jan 2014 - 18 Feb 201503 Feb 1954 - 23 Jan 1955

Water Horse:12 Feb 2002 - 31 Jan 200315 Feb 1942 - 04 Feb 1943

Metal Horse:27 Jan 1990 - 14 Feb 199130 Jan 1930 - 16 Feb 1931

Earth Horse:07 Feb 1978 - 27 Jan 197911 Feb 1918 - 31 Jan 1919

Fire Horse:21 Jan 1966 - 08 Feb 196725 Jan 1906 - 12 Feb 1907

Zodiac character:

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.

2015 amulet:Snake-shaped objects:

your aversion to ironing stands you in good stead

when savvy fengshui types take those creases

to be lively snakes.

GOOD FORTUNE: MID-SEPT TO MID-OCT

Image: Thunder within the earth. This the kings of antiquity closed the passes at the time of solstice. Merchants and strangers did not go about, and the ruler did not travel through the provinces.

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

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.

Verdict: din of battle - return, return, return - dont allow that tendency to carry you along in its wake.

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 you in good steed.

Wealth Investment is good, in fact its advisable, as your oats don't grow on trees. Be particularly careful of those horsing around with the truth. Business acumen of Fire Horses should see you prancing in clover, but best not put that cart before you. With a degree of caution, 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 end of the night.

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 the one youre on cant swim. Conscientious Wood Horses are going to be rolling in the hay.

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).

The Goatee speaks: (classical

scholar Zeng Xi was fond of the former, and King Wen of Chu of the

latter). The meaning is ones curious proclivities (which dont necessarily

include dating Goats). If only the FTSE measured eccentricity, the UK

Fire Rabbit would have eaten that cheese on the moon long, long ago.

One born under the constellation Taliban would

a step up, so Malala should be in for a good year.

Being a Fire Ox, shes already out of their grasp

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

wish her well.

The Goatee speaks: Goat intestines wind round and round.

Change is in the air and Malala may feel like her last few years have

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

this year her fortune will settle well.

UK (Fire Rabbit)Born: 12 April 1927

MALALA YOUSAFZAI (Fire Ox)Born: 12 July 1997

Celebrity fortunes

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FAMOUS FACES

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.

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

intestines

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.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE (Metal Horse)Born: 15 August 1990

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.

Inhaling in Beijing can be hazardous. Jaycees dad will no doubt be

pondering the section from the Great Learning where it says Wishing

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

CARRIE LAM (Fire Rooster)Born: 13 May 1957

JOKO WIDODO (Metal Ox)Born: 21 June 1961

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PROPERTY OUTLOOK

Firstly, remember that long-term advice here runs out in 2023 when we enter a new cycle and all bets are off. Actually, at the speed the stars move through these charts you might want to keep the window closed so that you dont get struck by anything at all. Remember some of these stars are noted topers, so placing your drinks cabinet in one direction or another will accentuate the good potential or disperse the wicked. Our feng shui ferrets have been out coursing those ley lines and gazing in wonder at the imaginary stars. Weve also had the electronic goat out wandering where it will, and this year the best place to munch on some property is the north sector - its the only one were giving the cashmere rating to. Below that come the rather good Feta and the not so bad Kidding. The west was the one direction giving the lowest, Scamper rating, so we suggest not buying that spare hangar at the airport.

Location, location

Source: Google Maps

FETAOUTLOOK KIDDING

OUTLOOK

SCAMPEROUTLOOK

TAI SUI (SW1) See page 8

Mount Davis

Ap Lei Chau

Gold CoastSam Shing

Discovery BayPeng Chau

Lamma Island

Silver StrandSai Kung

Lohas Park

KIDDINGOUTLOOK KIDDING

OUTLOOK

Big Wave Bay

Shek O

KIDDINGOUTLOOK

Repulse Bay

Chung Hom Kok

Mount Collinson

Tai Tam

HONG KONG OVERALL

Kennedy Town

HONG KONG ISLAND

FETAOUTLOOK

Sai Wan

FETAOUTLOOK

Quarry Bay

CASHMEREOUTLOOK

Braemar Hill

North Point

Tai Hang

Bowen Hill

Wu Kai Sha

Tin Shui WaiLau Fau Shan

Kwu Tung

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NORTHWEST FETA Overall Tin Shui Wai; Lau Fau ShanIsland Kennedy Town; Sai Wan

WEST SCAMPEROverall Gold Coast; Sam ShingIsland Ap Lei Chau; Mount Davis

SOUTHWEST FETAOverall Tai O; Discovery BayIsland We drew a blank

SOUTH KIDDINGOverall Lamma Island; Peng ChauIsland Repulse Bay; Chung Hom Kok

SOUTHEAST KIDDINGOverall Lohas ParkIsland Mount Collinson; Tai Tam

EAST KIDDINGOverall Silver Strand; Sai Kung Island Big Wave Bay; Shek O

NORTHEAST FETAOverall Wu Kai Sha Island Shau Kei Wan; Quarry Bay

NORTH CASHMEREOverall Kwu Tung; Kam Tin Island Braemar Hill; North Point

CENTRE KIDDINGOverall Kwai Chung; Tai Wai Island Bowen Hill; Tai Hang

SOUTHWEST

FETA

Home element: EARTHAnnual star: FIRE #9 Zodiac signs: GOAT SW1 MONKEY SW3

SOUTH

KIDDING

Home element: FIREAnnual star: METAL #7 Zodiac sign: HORSE S2Tricksters and trouble - best for hot water machines

KIDDING

Home element: WOODAnnual star: EARTH #2 Zodiac signs: DRAGON SE1 SNAKE SE3Elemental disagreements, pestilence, scurvy

SOUTHEAST

FETA

Home element: EARTHAnnual star: METAL #6Zodiac signs: Ox NE1 TIGER NE3Repeat after me: metal and earth

NORTHEAST

FETA

Home element: METALAnnual star: WOOD #4 Zodiac signs: DOG NW1 PIG NW3New developments in the stars

NORTHWEST

KIDDING

Home element: WOODAnnual star: WATER #1 Zodiac sign: RABBIT E2

the Rooster - the general comes with killings

EAST

NORTH

CASHMERE

Home element: WATERAnnual star: EARTH #8 Zodiac sign: RAT N2How many lucky stars can you collect?

SCAMPER

WESTHome element: METALAnnual star: EARTH #5Zodiac sign: ROOSTER W2Dont look it up, and dont go there

Is looking for a property getting your

goat? If its going to be new, youll be

changing a few things around, and if its secondhand, well,

youll be changing a few things around.

All of this will require a trip to your friendly renovation specialists - but how to tell the difference between those who will renovate your property and those

who will just renovate your bank balance? Have no fear, feng

shui is here!

A renovation company will include designers, renovators and management - so

if theres more than one door, you can

expect confusion to reign there, but that door must be striking

- nothing plain up front - as the apposite phrase goes: a camel runs out from a herd of goats (if you were nodding your head as you were reading that, youve possibly

forgotten that the doctor did say to

increase the dosage).

99 Tai Wai

Kwai Chung

TAI SUI (SW1) See page 8

KIDDING

CENTREHome element: EARTHAnnual star: WOOD #3 Zodiac signs: ALL AFFECTEDWood eats earth, walk away!

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12 OCT Monday1012

11 JAN Monday111

17 JAN Sunday117

23 DEC Wednesday1223

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Whats in store for our Earth Rooster in 2015? New opportunities, but disputes with 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 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?

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 . . .

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Driving the Goats path

27 MAR Friday327

15 JUL Wednesday715

Errant Goat

24 MAR Tuesday324

20 MAY Wednesday520

18 APR Saturday418

9 JAN Saturday19

16 JAN Saturday116

8 OCT Thursday108

21 JAN Thursday121

10 NOV Tuesday1110

11 NOV Wednesday1111

29 NOV Sunday1129

6 JUL Monday76

Great Goat

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Not a good time to be extravagant, and the word from the stars is that you might be better off investing than prosecuting joint ventures.

WOOD TIGER

Reap what you sow, a month for settling accounts, no-one is going anywhere, time to ruminate, and the Goat is chewing the cud.

WOOD RAbbIT

If a goat had pockets, that is where hed be putting his hoofs this month. Far from brilliant, but caution, Goats crossing, is the sign in the sky.

EARTh DRAGON

investing, take the opportunity; national bonds, long-term stocks and futures all arrayed on the breakfast tray of the Goat.

FIRE SNAkE

Barely time to

on whats just passed before you

majesty leaping up further and nailing securities with his horns.

FIRE hORSE

Give investing a miss this month and take care

dealings.

EARTh Sh EEP

The path begins to meander further down, tussocks of inconvenience sprout by the wayside.

METAL MONkEY

There must be something of interest down there - perhaps guessing where the low point lies is the Goats private game.

METAL ROOSTER

Gaming stocks might be gamed this month, but the Goat butts up for another look towards the top.

EARTh DOG

A welcome return to the ever-upward Goat, with a spring in his step and a buck at his back.

WATER PIG

Keep an eye on the capital said the Goat to no-one in particular, its your capital as well as mine, dont let it out of your sight.

WATER RAT

Dropping again at the end of a long climb up the hillside, the Goat says no to lending and risk-taking.

EARTh COW

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07 MAR 05 APR37 45

06 APR 05 MAY46 55

06 MAY 06 JUN56 66

07 JUN 07 JUL67 77

08 JUL 07 AUG78 87

08 AUG 08 SEP88 98

09 SEP 08 OCT99 108

09 OCT 07 NOV109 117

08 NOV 07 DEC118 127

08 DEC 06 JAN128 16

07 JAN 04 FEB17 24

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