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What is “12 Earthly Branches”?
We are now into the second month of our Yang Metal Tiger (庚寅 Geng Yin) year, and this second month is a Yin Earth Rabbit (己卯 Ji Mao) month. Now what does it mean? Well, this is the way the ancient Chinese establish the concept of time. They use a combination of one stem which represents the qi (energy) from heaven, and one branch which represent the earthly energy. There are altogether 10 stems and 12 branches; together they complete the cycle of 60. (Note: There is an academic explanation of why 60 and not 120, but I won't go into details here.)
So the Chinese calendar goes on a 60-year cycle, 60 month cycle, 60 day cycle, and 60 hour cycle. When each cycle of 60 (year, month, day, and hour) is completed, it will repeat itself and go on to another cycle of 60 again.
In Chinese, the 12 Earthly branches are called Di Zhi (地支). Di is the earth, soil, land, ground, etc.; and Zhi is the branch, it can also mean support, or division, even to pay out or disperse. That’s why we call it the 12 Earthly branches.
The 12 Earthly branches are also the 12 Chinese zodiacs in the Chinese Astrology, they represent 12 different animals. According to one legend, when Buddha found enlightenment under the Budhi tree, he invited all the animals to his kingdom to celebrate… only a total of 12 animals turned up. The rat was the first, followed by the ox, then the tiger, the rabbit and so on and finally the pig.
Out of gratitude, Buddha decided to name the year after each of the animals in their order of arrival, and people born under that year would inherit the personality traits of that particular animal.
I will cover the characteristics of each and every animal in my next post.
Locate your Wealth Star
As you probably know, in the space of each building, be it a house, an apartment, or an office, different types of energy reside in different parts of the building, by using the concept of Xuan Kong Flying Stars Feng Shui, we can locate and evaluate the intangible energy which lies in your home, and identify the location of your Wealth Star.
What is a Wealth Star?
How to tap on and activate the energies of the Wealth Star?
Where to place the water feature?
Many a time, people want to know where to place their water feature. The correct placement of your water feature is very important in that it may bring you your so desired "wealth" if your Heaven Luck indicates the potentiality. On the contrary, incorrect placement may bring you loss of wealth, or even bankruptcy.
Our service here is to help you determine the location of Star 8, i.e. your Wealth Star, in your premises (house, apartment, or office). Click here to order. Your home will be charted to identify where the Wealth Star is residing in your home. Also, the Chart will indicate the 8 compass directions of your home or office to enable you a correct placement of your cures.
To locate your Wealth Star, we will need the following information from you to be sent via EMAIL TO ME (all information will be kept strictly private and confidential) :-
1) your house or floor plans (in JPG format if possible) drawn accurately and to scale. If you’re living in a Condominium, please indicate which floor you’re on
2) date when your house or building was constructed – please also specify any major renovations done to house/building after the completion date
3) house facing direction with exact degree using a compass (if you're uncertain, scroll down this link to read the instruction on how to take correct facing direction of your house)
4) your address for checking on Google Earth to ensure that your reading is correct
5) the exact birth data of the breadwinner or main occupants (children excluded).
Good Luck!
Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fai Cai!
I'd like to extend my very best wishes to all of you who are celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year… May this New Year bring you and your loved ones more happiness, joy, prosperity, good health and peace!
It is a custom for one's parents to distribute a "hong pao" (red packet) containing "money", sometimes "jewelry" to their children. Fruits and sweets are also distributed as a token for a sweet and happy life.
Red is Chinese favorite color as it represents good luck and auspiciousness. Nowadays, it is a common practice to give a "hong pao" containing three coins tie with a ribbon (as shown in the image above) to relatives and friends This symbolizes sharing wealth and luck.
You can buy and tie the coins yourself, or order them from my Home Page (Feng Shui coins).
Gong Xi Fa Cai ! Xin Nian Kuai Le !
Additional Information for 2010 Calendar
To all of you who have downloaded the FREE 2010 calendar with auspicious dates,
Just a quick note of precaution 
Today I have emailed to your individual addresses a 1-page additional information for the 2010 Calendar 
If you failed to receive your copy, please check your Spam Folder first prior to sending in a request. Thank you.
Enjoy a good start to the new Solar Year on February 4, 2010!
Jeannie
Keeping you updated…
Hi everyone!
I'd like to thank you for visiting my site and downloading the Free 2010 calendar as well as Free Prayer requests. Should you not receive an email from me within 72 hours with the correct password and/or confirming your prayer requests, please do not hesitate to email me again.
I hope you are happy with the calendar, I intend to email you a supplement to the calendar, unfortunately, I'm running a bit behind the schedule because of the overwhelming interests you've demonstrated in the calendar with auspicious dates (by the way, I have distributed more than 80 passwords thus far… two or three more are still waiting to receive their passwords), prayers, Wealth Star Location, and personalized life reading (Bazi) for 2010. The latter two are paid services which I naturally give priority on my "to-do" list. You can place your order as well at my webstore here under Bazi or other Services or Articles
That being said, I'm finalizing the calendar supplement and hope to get it out as email attachment to you as soon as possible.
There are more Feng Shui Tips to come… stay tuned 
Have a great week ahead!
Jeannie
PS – So that you know, some of the Feng Shui Tips will appear in my other new blog, do check it out at this link DhealingFR as well.
Bird Release Ceremony
This year, Master atan offers
Feng Shui Tips for 2010 (3) – Salt and Coins Cure
What is a Salt and Coins Cure?
This is an ancient cure recommended by many Feng Shui Masters and practitioners to soften and suppress the negative qi (energy) brought along by Flying Star 5 and Star 2. Both these stars, when untimely, are known to bring misfortune, illnesses, and calamities.
For 2010, Star 5 is positioned in the Southwest direction while Star 2 is positioned diagonally opposite Star 5 in the Northeast direction. It would be good to place a Salt and Coins Cure (SCC) in both these directions of your residence or offices.
If you would like to take advantage of this cure, it is simple and easy to prepare. What you need is a colorless glass jar filled with 500 grams of sea salt, place 6 Chinese Yijing coins (those with a square hole in the center) on top of the salt, make sure that the four characters of the coins are facing up, slowly pour in tap water to top up the jar. You are advised to put a glass plate under the jar to protect your furniture or flooring in case the salt formation spills over (see image).
Again, these coins can be purchased in any Feng Shui shops in your area. If you preferred to purchased the coins which are empowered with positive energy, you can order them here (under Feng Shui coins – 2 sets of 6 coins for US$ 38.00 only).
Here's the link to some FAQ including how to prepare the SCC and some pictures for your ready reference.
Feng Shui Tips for 2010 (2) – Wu Lou and Sickness Star 2
If you know Flying Star Feng Shui, from the 2010 Annual Flying Star chart here attached, you will see that star 2 is located in the Northeast direction ranging from 22.5° to 67.5°. In the world of Feng Shui, star 2 is known to carry sickness energy, especially when it is untimely. Many Feng Shui Masters and pratitioners recommend placing a Wu lou (or a calabash, or gourd) to suppress the negative energy. Here below are examples of the wulou, one is made of brass and the others smaller ones are made of either wood, or natural wulou. 
They are specially activated by Master atan to increase its efficacy in healing and maintaining one's good health, and warding off negative energy generated by the period, annual and monthly Star 2.
Feng Shui Tips for 2010 (1) – Tai Sui Prayer
If you have read my 2010 Annual Flying Star write up, you would know that we will soon be entering 庚寅 (Geng Yin) year on February 4, 2010, we also call it Metal Tiger year because 庚 (Geng) represents Metal and 寅 (Yin) is Tiger in the 12 Chinese animal signs and it carries wood element.
As the Tiger comes to the lime-light, it is the Tai Sui of the year (also known as God of the year or Grand Duke Jupiter), and it occupies the NE3 direction (52.5° to 67.5°;). We certainly do not want to challenge him by facing him when we’re seated. Instead, we want to sit with him behind us to gain his support and protection.
For a better and safer year, here's what you can do if you wish to list your names for 2010 Tai Sui Prayer. The following information is required, and please post it this way…
Name or nickname ~~~ Country ~~~ Reason for prayer request (e.g. For Tai Sui Support and Protection)
This is a FREE SERVICE and it will cover the period from January 8, 2010 until early 2011. This prayer request is open to all and anytime within this period.
You can email me to get your names on the prayer list or you can register as members at this link in order to post your request directly.
To a better and safer 2010! Good luck!
Simple and inexpensive Feng Shui tips for 2010
A very happy 
to you and your loved ones. May it bring lots of happiness, best of health, success and prosperity.
New year brings new energies, here are some very simple and inexpensive "feng shui tips for 2010" from Master Atan of Dhealing Feng Shui Techniques. He has introduced his unique techniques for the past few years, and they have proven effective and appraised by many of his users including me. Here's his message:
I am glad many who had used the Dhealing feng shui techniques had many positive and successful results, for Chinese year 2010 – I hope Dhealing feng shui techniques will continue to bring many good things for you and your family.
1. Salt and coins cure – we need 2 SCCs for 2010.
2. Lucky 3coins ( 3 sets ) – if they are not broken or rusty – can be reused .
3. Trinity 3coins ( 1 set ) – if they are not broken or rusty – can be reused .
4. Bathroom cactus protection – if it is not weakened – can be reused.
5. Bedroom mountain pictures – all can be reused.
6. Piyao Magic ( 1 ) – all can be reused.
7. North Sector mountain pictures – all can be reused.
8. Crystal Trinity 3coins ( 1 set ) – all can be reused.
9. Wu Lou – if not broken or leaking – all can be reused.
10. Small Piyao – If not broken – all can be reused.
11. It is good move to do a Bazi reading for 2010.
12. It is a smart move to do a house chart.
Good Luck.
If you're unfamiliar or new to his techniques, please check out here for more details. Or if you wish, you are most welcome to join his forum where he will guide you step by step on how to implement his techniques. I will be there to help you out as one of his moderators.
For your information, all the Chinese coins and other products mentioned above can be purchased in any reputable Chinese Feng Shui shops in your area. You are requested to ask for "activation" in his forum.
The coins and products that are specially "activated" by Master Atan yield a better and quicker result, you can purchased these "activated" items from our Webstore or from our Home page. For oversea deliveries, it will take about one to two weeks' time by registered airmail. All prices include shipping.
May I remind you that in the world of "Feng Shui" and "Bazi" (Chinese Astrology), the new year will start on February 4, 2010. This marks the beginning of spring in the Solar calendar. However, the Chinese Lunar New Year will start on February 14, 2010.
If you have questions or doubts, please feel free to ask or comment here. I hope that you will enjoy a better and luckier 2010 
PS – Don't forget to download my FREE 2010 calendar with auspicious dates.
