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In the Flying Star School of Feng Shui (San Yuan) each time period lasts for 20 years, and as there are 9 periods, a complete cycle takes 180 years. Period 8 started on February 4th 2004. The number 8 in Chinese numerology is the luckiest of the nine numbers, so those who make a special effort to tap into its potency will attract good fortune! The Period 7 began on the 4th February 1984 and came to an end on the 4th February 2004. This was a period when the West direction represented the Òdirect spiritÓ and yin metal was very important. We experienced this in the massive development and expansion of technology, power and communication, incidentally in California. The ÒWealth StarÓ reigned and many people in the West experienced wealth creation and the standard of living was elevated for the majority. This was also a period when women enjoyed success and recognition and this is because the Period 7 is represented by the trigram Tui, which is a female trigram and it also represents the mouth. The mobile telephone was launched and people have never communicated more easily. They were able to have their say with blogs and contact friend and family with Skype. Many people travelled extensively and they ate out in restaurants and the fast food industry expanded exponentially. Transport became affordable for everyone in the West with many families owning more than one car or scooter.  The Period 8 will see young men dominating the worldÕs political, economic and business stage. This is because the number 8 is symbolised by the trigram Ken, which represents the young man. Countries that lie to the Northeast of any land mass, like China, will become very important. The ÒMountain StarÓ will reign and this means that health and relationships will exert far greater influences than money and wealth creation. We have already experienced this with the popularity of spas, aromatherapy, massage, yoga and complimentary medicine. Ken both rules and stands for the mountain, which suggests quiet strength and hidden treasures. This trigram is associated with keeping still, (less travelling!) death and life, dying and resurrection, it is a time of solitude and keeping still usually prevents expansion. Knowledge and education are also associated with this trigram as are obstacles and blockages. The global stock markets have certainly experienced both obstacles and blockages in the recent year. The price of crude oil has had a significant effect on travelling and now the bicycle has been resurrected in many countries.As Ken represents the earth element, a light yellow colour is considered very auspicious, yellow citrine crystals, yellow amber or jasper should be considered when wearing jewellery. Decorative items made from clay, ceramic and stones are ideal for the home or office. Finally the Northeast direction is very auspicious in the Period 8, so you may consider using this direction more often if it happens to be one of your Feng Shui directions. |
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CHINESE ASTROLOGY
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